Space Transportation Systems : Discovery News

SpaceX Falcon Heavy Rocket: Shortcut to Mars?

Posted by Irene Klotz Tue Apr 5, 2011 04:52 PM ET | 0

Scheduled for a 2013 maiden flight, the new rocket could make a Mars sample return mission a reality. Read more

Tau Zero Takes Aim at Interstellar Propulsion

Posted Mon Jan 10, 2011 04:00 AM ET | 0

Guest contributor Paul Gilster explains how interstellar spaceflight may become a reality. Read more

Final Nighttime Shuttle Launch Takes Flight : Big Pic

Posted Mon Feb 8, 2010 05:30 AM ET | 0

Space Shuttle Endeavour successfully launches on the second attempt to deliver a new segment and observation deck to the International Space Station. Read more

Space Shuttle Endeavour, the final night time launch (Matthew Simantov)

We Are Ready for Commercial Human Spaceflight

Posted Thu Feb 4, 2010 09:00 PM ET | 0

Leroy Chiao, member of the Augustine Commission, shares his excitement for the future of U.S. human spaceflight and how companies are now taking the lead. Read more

Welcome to the Milky Way Transit Authority : Big Pic

Posted Mon Feb 1, 2010 10:01 PM ET | 0

As an interstellar traveler, you'll need a map of the galaxy. Here's a copy of the Milky Way Transit Authority system for you, but try to avoid spending too much time in Carina (Blue Line). You might get fried. Read more

Milky Way Transit Authority (Samuel Arbesman)

First Look at Virgin Galactic's SpaceShipTwo : Big Pic

Posted Mon Dec 7, 2009 01:26 PM ET | 0

On Dec. 7, in the middle of a Californian desert, the future of space tourism was unveiled by Virgin Galactic and Scaled Composites. Read more

Virgin Galactic SpaceShipTwo VSS Enterprise

Wide Angle: Virgin Galactic's SpaceShipTwo

Posted Mon Dec 7, 2009 01:01 PM ET

On Dec. 7, Virgin Galactic and Scaled Composites unveiled their vision for the future of space tourism in the shape of SpaceShipTwo. The first of the fleet, VSS Enterprise, will now undergo flight tests through 2010. Read more

Introducing SpaceShipTwo : Big Pic Gallery

Posted Mon Dec 7, 2009 01:45 AM ET | 0

Take a look at the technology behind the Scaled Composites SpaceShipTwo's design. It may cost $200,000 to ride on Virgin Galactic's VSS Enterprise, but it sure is a great looking ship. Read more

Ares I-X Goes Transonic : Big Pic

Posted Wed Oct 28, 2009 07:10 PM ET | 0

The new Ares-I test vehicle appeared to perform a perfect launch until the first stage of the rocket separated. However, 40 seconds into the Ares I-X flight, a strange cloud appeared around the vehicle. What was it? Read more

The Next Generation of Space Flight? : Big Pic

Posted Mon Oct 26, 2009 11:10 AM ET | 0

The Ares I-X awaits Tuesday's scheduled launch, but will this new rocket feature in NASA's future? In this iconic scene, the Ares I-X stands proud on Pad 39B while space shuttle Atlantis looks on from a distance. Read more

ares i-x atlantis on the launch pad nasa

EXCLUSIVE: Introducing the Warpship

Posted Thu Jun 11, 2009 01:55 PM ET | 0

Until now, there has been little idea about what a spaceship propelled by a warp drive would look like. However, Dr. Richard Obousey gives us an exclusive look at what could be the design of the first ever warpship. Read more

Introducing the Warpship

Posted Thu Jun 11, 2009 12:47 PM ET | 0

Until now, there has been little idea about what a spaceship propelled by a warp drive would look like. However, Dr. Richard Obousey gives us an exclusive look at what could be the design of the first ever warpship. Read more

Space on the Brain

Posted by Irene Klotz Sat Sep 27, 2008 06:27 PM ET | 0

The successful launch of a privately developed rocket known as Falcon could be a game-changer for the beleaguered U.S. space program. Irene Klotz speaks with Elon Musk, founder of SpaceX to find out more. Read more