One more step for commercial space flight
The SpaceX Dragon nine launch signals a new era in space exploration as it heralds an opening in access to low earth orbit for non-government launch vehicles.
The SpaceX Dragon nine launch signals a new era in space exploration as it heralds an opening in access to low earth orbit for non-government launch vehicles. The launch will show whether these commercial services are really viable. The move towards commercial space flight is a big step for The United States as it moves away from NASA being the main launch facility. Also don’t miss what’s in the night sky on this week’s Sky Talk.
(Image credit: www.spacex.com)
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