SpaceX Launch Today

I have had a family medical emergency this week, so sorry for no news updates. Next week should be back to normal. -djs

SpaceX is set to lanch the Falcon I today at 1:00pm PST (3:00pm CST). The static fire went off witout a hitch and we are go for launch. Out of the Cradle is once again live blogging the launch. spacex

Dateline March 15, 2006, News from the Internet

  • Time magazine (finally) has an article on NASA's return to the moon. As my political science professor used to say, Time for people who don't like to think and People for people who don't like to read.
  • Michael Belfiore has a review of "Riding Rockets" by Mike Mullane.
  • NASA is finally officially moving the shuttle launch to July. The new window is July 1 - 19. (more...)

Dateline March 7, 2006, News from the Internet

MSNBC has more on the Dragon capsule from SpaceX.
A problem with an ECO sensor may delay the Shuttle launch from May to July
C&Space, a Korean company, is testing a gas generator for a methane engine
Beyond Space Enterprises is offering to launch your stuff into sub-orbit for $39.95
Space Adventures has another tourtist approved. Japanese businessman [...]

Dateline March 1, 2006, News from the Internet

Update on the Falcon I launch in March.
The CEV Phase II Call for Improvements: Amendment 2 is out.
It looks like NASA has their Venture Capitalist advisor.
More about NASA’s ambitious shuttle schedule.
Proton failed it’s launch of ARABSAT 4A .
Another possible killer asteroid. It is currently a Torino Level 2. I know it will likely be [...]