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November 06, 2014

Moon Express Plans Lander Test Flights

One Of Several Teams Competing For The Google Lunar XPRIZE

Moon Express, a privately-funded start-up with headquarters in Silicon Valley, hopes to begin flight testing of its lunar lander in a few days with an eye towards claiming the Google Lunar XPRIZE.

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ESA Space Ferry Moves Space Station To Avoid Debris

Automated Transfer Vehicle Thrusters Moved ISS To A Safe Orbit

When the International Space Station was threatened by space debris last week, thrusters aboard ESA’s Automated Transfer Vehicle were fired to push the orbital outpost and its six occupants out of harm’s way.

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Orion Takes Big Step Before Moving To The Launch Pad

Ogive Panels Installed To Reduce Drag, Absorb Vibrations

The 80-foot high Orion spacecraft being readied for its December flight test now sports four recently-installed protective panels that make up the Ogive. The Ogive reduces drag and acoustic load on the crew module, making it a smoother ride for the spacecraft.

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Hadfield's 'Space Oddity' Cover Back On YouTube

Retired Astronaut Had Help From David Bowie To Re-Post The Vid

Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield made quite a splash with his video rendition of David Bowie's "Space Oddity" recorded while on orbit aboard the International Space Station.

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Orbital Announces Go-Forward Plan For Commercial Resupply Program

Accelerated Propulsion System Upgrade Of Antares To Be Implemented At Wallops

Following the loss of an Antares rocket and Cygnus cargo vessel last week, Orbital Sciences Corporation has announced comprehensive plans to fulfill its contract commitments under NASA’s Commercial Resupply Services (CRS) program as well as to accelerate an upgrade of the Antares medium-class launcher’s main propulsion system.

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Virgin Galactic Pilot Peter Siebold Released From The Hospital

Freefall Was From More Than 50,000 Feet With No Pressure Suit

Virgin Galactic pilot Peter Siebold was wearing a parachute, but no pressure suit, when SpaceShipTwo began to come apart during a test flight last Friday. NTSB Spokesman Eric Weiss said Tuesday "we don't know how he got out."

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