Summary: The replacement for the shuttles, now has a predicted launch date. The Dream Chaser, looking like a mini space shuttle, will liftoff on top of an Atlas V rocket from the Kennedy Space Center on November 1st, 2016. The first mission will be an unmanned flight although the space craft is designed to carry seven astronauts into low-Earth orbit. This is one of three models being developed for future space travel and although it may not continue to be funded by NASA, the company says they will continue developing their design. Personally, I am excited and think it will do well, but I wish they were more creative in their design. It does look almost exactly like a mini shuttle.
BBC News
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Wednesday, January 29, 2014
Friday, September 21, 2012
Endeavour flies one last time
Summary: The space shuttle Endeavour will be flying one final flight on the back of a Boeing 747 above California landmarks before it is moved to its final resting place. Check out twitter or google for pictures popping up of the flight.
BBC News: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-19677972
BBC News: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-19677972
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