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Boeing, SpaceX to send astronauts to space station

NASA selected Boeing and SpaceX on Tuesday to build America's next spacecraft to carry astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS) by 2017, opening the way to a new chapter in human spaceflight. Duration: 01:13

Sep 17, 2014

European satellite chief says industry faces challenges

Europe's satellite launch industry needs an overhaul as it faces stiff competition from US rival SpaceX and other players, the head of Arianespace tells AFP. Duration: 00:50

Jun 18, 2014

Airbus, Safran team up to compete with SpaceX

Aerospace giant Airbus Group and French engine maker Safran announced a joint venture Monday on space launchers, as Europe looks to compete with rising US rival SpaceX.

Jun 17, 2014

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Sweden Artist Builds First House on the Moon

Earth's natural satellite will soon have a house. A traditional Swedish cottage could make it to the moon and become the first house to be built on the lunar surface.

Jun 5, 2014

SpaceX unveils capsule to ferry astronauts to space

The Dragon V2, seven-seat, spacecraft is unveiled by SpaceX CEO Elon Musk at a press conference in Hawthorne, California, on May 29, 2014. The private spaceflight company’s new manned space capsule is expected to ferry astronauts. Duration: 00:30

May 31, 2014

NASA Builds Advanced Cages to Carry Rodents to Space Station

NASA, the US space agency has developed high-tech cages that will carry rodents to the International Space Station (ISS). The rodents will be examined by researchers in order to know the micro-gravitational effects on mammalian physiology.

May 26, 2014

SpaceX's Dragon Returns to Earth from Space Station

SpaceX's Dragon capsule returned to Earth on 18 May 2014 at 3:05 p.m. EDT (1905 GMT or 12:30 a.m IST). It splashed into the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Baja California.

May 19, 2014

SpaceX sues US Air Force over satellite contracts

SpaceX has filed a lawsuit against the US Air Force over its decision to issue multibillion dollar national security launch contracts with a single company, CEO Elon Musk said Friday. Duration: 00:34

Apr 26, 2014

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NASA Astronauts to Grow Lettuce in Space [VIDEO]

Now, astronauts longing for foods like lettuce, will soon have an opportunity to grow it their own in space. NASA has sent a small farm to the International Space Station with its Dragon cargo mission that was launched by SpaceX, on Monday 14 April 2014.

Apr 16, 2014

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NASA's SpaceX Cargo Launch to Go Ahead Despite Critical Computer Failure

NASA's SpaceX rocket and its Dragon cargo capsule will be launched to the International Space Station on Monday 14 April (Tuesday, 15 April in India) despite a critical computer failure was found, affecting systems on the station, according to the officials.

Apr 14, 2014