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Return to Moon Plan Scrapped

The Obama Administration cites tough economic times and places more emphasis on boosting private space travel.

Space Station Realities Ground Moon Mission

The White House's proposed NASA budget draws on lessons learned from the past and could change the future of the space program.

NASA's Next Step: Build Private

The Obama administration wants to tap private companies to build, launch and operate spacecraft for NASA.

NASA Budget Request Released

Browse the funding proposal as set out by President Obama for NASA beginning in October 2010.

Aldrin: 'Mars is the Next Frontier for Humankind'

Buzz Aldrin, second man on the moon, issued a statement concerning the Obama Administration's decision to stop NASA from returning to the lunar surface.

Is Human Spaceflight Running Out of Time?

Are we wasting precious time and resources on wrangling over how much to spend on the space program? It might be time to look at the bigger picture: The survival of our species.

We Are Ready for Commercial Human Spaceflight

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.

NASA Former Administrator Weighs in on Obama No-Moon Plan

Change is not always welcome, and former NASA administrator Mike Griffin voiced his opposition to the Obama administration's plans to overhaul the Constellation Program.

After Space Shuttle, Who’ll Have a Ticket to Ride?

On the cusp of the Augustine Report on NASA's future space flight plans in 2009, the debate became polarized in publications and Internet articles -- even with thinly veiled allegations of deception by NASA.

Ares I-X Goes Transonic : Big Pic

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?

Five Canceled NASA Missions

What ever happened to past NASA missions that never launched? Let's revisit five spacecraft that were all incredible concepts, but never made it off the cutting room floor.

NASA's Ares Flies; Commercial Falcon Follows

Following NASA's successful test flight of its new Ares rocket, a commercial company will attempt to demonstrate it too has the right stuff to launch astronauts into orbit.

Wide Angle: NASA's Moon Mission Scrapped