These are not your father's rocketships anymore

Article Abstract:

Rocket launches have traditionally been limited to rich firms and governments because of the large amount of funds they require. With the dramatic advances being made in computer technology and engineering, however, numerous space services companies have begun to emerge to offer low-cost alternatives.

User Contributions:

Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:

Comment:  (50-4000 characters)

Name:

E-mail:

Security Code:

Commercial deep space exploration ... more than just pennies from heaven

Article Abstract:

Lockheed Martin Astronautics and SpaceDev have announced a cooperative project to design spacecraft which will enable the launch of small payloads for lower cost. Customers will be able to purchase either the entire payload space or a portion of it.

User Contributions:

Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:

Comment:  (50-4000 characters)

Name:

E-mail:

Security Code:

King of the worlds: Jupiter lords over it all

Article Abstract:

Jupiter is the most massive planet of the solar system and has long enthralled astronomers. The scientific facts concerning Jupiter and the history of human observation of this planet are presented and discussed.

User Contributions:

Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:

Comment:  (50-4000 characters)

Name:

E-mail:

Security Code: