These are not your father's rocketships anymore

Article Abstract:

Rocket launches have traditionally been limited to rich firms and governments because of the large amount of funds they require. With the dramatic advances being made in computer technology and engineering, however, numerous space services companies have begun to emerge to offer low-cost alternatives.

Finance, Product introduction, Cover Story, Aerospace industry, Space flight, Space vehicles industry, Rockets (Aeronautics), Rockets (Vehicles), Launch vehicles (Astronautics), Rocket launching

---

Commercial deep space exploration ... more than just pennies from heaven

Article Abstract:

Lockheed Martin Astronautics and SpaceDev have announced a cooperative project to design spacecraft which will enable the launch of small payloads for lower cost. Customers will be able to purchase either the entire payload space or a portion of it.

Innovations, Economic aspects, Design and construction, Outer space, Spacecraft, Space vehicles, Lockheed Martin Astronautics Group, SpaceDev

---

King of the worlds: Jupiter lords over it all

Article Abstract:

Jupiter is the most massive planet of the solar system and has long enthralled astronomers. The scientific facts concerning Jupiter and the history of human observation of this planet are presented and discussed.

Planning, History, Discovery and exploration, Jupiter (Planet), Jupiter probes, Space flight to Jupiter, Jupiter flights

Similar abstracts:

• Abstracts: The future of hypersonic spacecraft. Hot potatoes and fast baguettes. The exotic realm of hypersonics
• Abstracts: Recycling our space program: no deposit ... no return. To the planets - on the cheap? Universal appeal
• Abstracts: Our new satellite solar power campaign. Our Commercial Space Act campaign. The Space Support Forum
• Abstracts: Generation X-33 Boeing and McDonnell Douglas unveil the DC-X's big brother. Prototype Delta Clipper launch set

This website is not affiliated with document authors or copyright owners. This page is provided for informational purposes only. Unintentional errors are possible.