Category Archives: space

SpaceX Mars mission

Posted on 29 September, 2016 by Michael

SpaceX gave a presentation earlier this week describing their plans to take people to Mars. It was a great presentation. It was about 2 hours in length, but this video gives a quick overview of the method. A manned rocket … Continue reading →

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SpaceX

Posted on 26 February, 2015 by Michael

SpaceX is getting ready for their first test launch of the Falcon Heavy rocket. This rocket will be the most powerful rocket to launch since the Saturn V moon rockets in the 60’s and early 70’s. They are also still … Continue reading →

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SpaceX animated demo

Posted on 1 October, 2013 by Michael

Here is a demonstration animation about the reusable rockets that SpaceX is developing. All the parts of the rocket come back and land at the launch site for reuse.

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SpaceX

Posted on 30 September, 2013 by Michael

SpaceX had another successful launch. They sent up a satellite from Vandenberg AFB in Santa Maria, CA. This time they also tested the first stage recovery landing equipment. They did not plan to actually recover it on this first test, … Continue reading →

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