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Jan. 16, 2003: Space Shuttle Columbia's final launch

On Jan. 16, 2003, Space Shuttle Columbia launched on its 28th mission, STS-107. NASA had five additional space shuttle ...

SpaceX’s market share in the commercial space launch industry: What investors need to know

The increasing number of commercial space launches and the upward trend in upmass serve as unmistakable signs of space ...
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How did the Space Shuttle launch work?

Explore the intricate process of launching the Space Shuttle from Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Why Elon Musk says saving ...
Space.com

SpaceX launches Starlink satellites on its record 135th orbital mission of the year

The Falcon 9 has now flown as many times this year as NASA's space shuttle did in its entire history. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it ...
CNN

NASA: Space shuttle replacement won't fly until 2014

NASA has put off the planned launch of its next-generation Orion spacecraft for a year, a setback to efforts to fly a successor to its aging space shuttles, the space agency announced Monday.

This Day in History: Nixon authorizes $5.5 million to launch space shuttle program

Exactly 54 years ago today on Jan. 4, 1972, President Richard Nixon signed a bill authorizing $5.5 million to develop a ...
Orlando Sentinel

Sierra Space Dream Chaser’s landing chops tested at high speed down KSC runway

Contrary to appearances, the vehicle that looked like a little space shuttle was not broken down when it was being hauled down the runway at Kennedy Space Center. Sierra Space’s Dream Chaser ...