Communications satellite turns 20 (USAF - United States Air Force)
(Source: USAF - United States Air Force) SCHRIEVER AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. (AFNS) -- The 3rd Space Operations Squadron celebrated the Defense Satellite Communications System B10 satellite's 20th...
View ArticleSpaceX postpones launch of rocket until Tuesday
The launch of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket has been...
View ArticleEurasian ruffe DNA found in southern Lake Michigan
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — Genetic material from an invasive fish called the Eurasian ruffe has been found in southern Lake Michigan for the first time, raising the possibility that it could migrate into...
View ArticleSpaceX Launches Its First Commercial Satellite Into Orbit
Third time's a charm for Elon Musk. After two failed attempts last week, SpaceX on Tuesday successfully...
View ArticleSpaceX rocket lifts off from Florida
December 3, 2013 -- Updated 2304 GMT (0704 HKT) | Filed under: Innovations (CNN) -- A SpaceX rocket with a 7,000-pound communications satellite on top lifted off from Cape Canaveral on Tuesday evening...
View ArticleElon Musk Plans to Take the Commercial Space Biz from Russia -- Maybe as Soon...
SpaceX, the plucky little rocket company with unearthly ambition, is trying to become the first American firm in decades to routinely launch large commercial satellites into orbit. And they're about to...
View ArticleInvestors cool on biotech IPOs as shares fall
Biotech IPOs have gone from hot to cold. Biotechnology stocks were among the most sought-after initial public offerings this year, with 38 through mid-November. That’s the most to go public since 2000,...
View ArticleBART unions sue transit agency over contract
OAKLAND, Calif. — San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit’s two largest unions filed a lawsuit Tuesday against the agency, claiming its board of directors broke state law when it approved a contract...
View ArticleSpaceX's First Commercial Launch: Third Time a Charm?
Three could be the magic number that finally gets SpaceX's watershed mission off the ground. The space transport company is readying its third attempt at getting the Falcon 9 rocket off the launching...
View ArticleSpaceX's Falcon 9 successfully blasts into outer space
After two canceled launches, the company's most powerful rocket finally hurtles through Earth's atmosphere and places its satellite into orbit. by SpaceX's Falcon 9 launching from Florida's Cape...
View ArticleSpaceX set to launch upgraded rocket from Cape Canaveral
Hawthorne rocket maker SpaceX is hoping the third time is a charm in its attempt to launch an upgraded version of its Falcon 9 rocket carrying a telecommunications satellite from Cape Canaveral, Fla....
View ArticleSpaceX to Make Third Launch Attempt Tuesday: Watch Live
The private spaceflight company SpaceX is counting down to launch a critical commercial satellite mission from Florida Dec. 3 after two delays due to technical glitches, and you can watch the liftoff...
View ArticleSpaceX’s latest rocket launch a success after recent setbacks
View gallery. The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket prepares for its launch (Reuters) SpaceX added another historic mission to its resume with the successful launch of its Falcon 9 rocket with a $100 million...
View ArticleSpaceX launches SES commercial TV satellite for Asia
The US SpaceX company has announced its intention to take a big slice of the market for launching the world's TV and telecoms satellites. The California outfit has just launched a new platform for...
View ArticleAfter two delays, SpaceX counts down to satellite launch
AFP - Private US company SpaceX was Tuesday poised for a third attempt to launch its first commercial satellite, after repairs were made to the Falcon 9 rocket. The launch window opens at 5:37 pm (2237...
View ArticleAla.’s Jefferson County emerges from bankruptcy
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Jefferson County, Ala., has closed the sale of nearly $1.8 billion in new debt and emerged from the nation’s second-largest municipal bankruptcy. Jefferson County Commission...
View ArticleSpaceX plans third launch attempt today
CAPE CANAVERAL —(Reuters) Space Exploration Technologies, also known as SpaceX, plans to try again today to launch its first commercial communications satellite after its Falcon 9 rocket was twice...
View ArticleSpaceX plans third launch attempt on Monday
CAPE CANAVERAL Fla. Dec 2 (Reuters) - Space Exploration Technologies, also known as SpaceX, plans to try again on Monday to launch its first commercial communications satellite after its Falcon 9...
View ArticleSpaceX to Make 3rd Launch Attempt of Commercial Satellite Today: Watch It Live
Editor's Update: SpaceX has successfully launched the SES-8 satellite into orbit with its upgraded Falcon 9 rocket. For the full story, read: SpaceX Launches Falcon 9 Rocket On High-Stakes Commercial...
View ArticleSpaceX plans 3rd launch attempt of commercial satellite Tues.
By Tariq MalikPublished December 03, 2013Space.com A SpaceX upgraded Falcon 9 rocket stands poised to launch the SES-8 communications satellite into orbt from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in...
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