Russia may abandon International Space Station to join forces with China, Pravda “The Russian segment of the International Space Station may separate from the station. Russia’s Federal Space Agency Roscosmos […]
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A Resurgent American Commercial Launch Industry
The Next Economic Revolution Just (re)Launched: Congratulate SpaceX, Thank NASA, OpEd, Greg Autry, Forbes “Our global competitors in Russia, China and even Europe remain wedded to an antiquated socialist vision […]
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Will Bridenstine Make A Russian Pivot?
Russia’s Space Program Is Struggling Mightily, Slate “Yet, despite maintaining a presence in space, Roscosmos has been beset with corruption, mismanagement, and crony capitalism that is the hallmark of the […]
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Energia Will Pay For NASA Astronaut To Go To ISS Because It Owes Money To Boeing For Sea Launch
US astronaut’s spaceflight to be financed by Russian corporation as debt repayment, TASS “U.S. astronaut Joseph M. Acaba will fly to the International Space Stations (ISS) as a third crew […]
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NASA Uses Bait and Switch Tactics To Buy Soyuz Seats
Procurement of Crew Transportation and Rescue Services From Boeing, NASA “NASA is considering contracting with The Boeing Company (Boeing) for crew transportation services to and from the International Space Station […]
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Will U.S. Sanctions On Russia Impact ISS Operations?
Obama orders Russia expulsions, sanctions for interference in 2016 election, Reuters “President Barack Obama on Thursday ordered the expulsion of 35 Russian diplomats and sanctioned Russian intelligence officials who Washington […]
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Cold War Echoes On Earth And In Space
Sources: Russia tests anti-satellite weapon, CNN “Russia has recently tested what is believed to be an anti-satellite weapon, US sources with knowledge of the test told CNN. The US tracked […]
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Progress Launch Fails
Problem Occurs During Launch of Progress 65 Resupply Mission to the ISS – Vehicle Burns up in Atmosphere (with video) “A launch that seemingly was going perfect, quickly became a […]
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Russia Wants To Make The Moon Great Again
Russia is developing a mega-rocket that will transport supplies to build a base on the MOON, Deputy PM reveals, Daily Mail “Russia is developing a mega-rocket that will transport supplies […]
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How Long Will ISS Remain Isolated From Terrestrial Politics?
U.S. Govt. Hackers Ready to Hit Back If Russia Tries to Disrupt Election, NBC “U.S. military hackers have penetrated Russia’s electric grid, telecommunications networks and the Kremlin’s command systems, making […]