Post by glactus on Feb 19, 2011 3:55:35 GMT
The majestic Shuttle
Well You were right R.J. The Space Shuttle isn't done yet.
United Space Alliance is pursuing NASA funding to assess the argument for flying the space shuttle for another 12 to 14 missions starting in 2013, after a restart of external fuel tank and solid rocket booster production.
The re-entry
The company is NASA's prime contractor for space shuttle operations and at a forum this week, company officials proposed a commercial shuttle operations strategy. USA is seeking funds through NASA's Commercial Crew Development Round 2 competition to assess the proposal.
The Bigelow inflatable habitat
This is good news as some space officials believe that tourists taken to Bigelow inflatable habitats attached to the ISS will be a viable commercial endeavor.
To the ISS
Credits: Text:AIA daily lead.
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