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Private Sector Space Exploration – The Google Lunar X Prize

Private Sector Space Exploration – The Google Lunar X Prize

We are happy to release the latest video in our continuing Space Education Series. This video takes a look at the ongoing Google Lunar X PRIZE and focuses on one entrant in particular. Below is the transcript from the video. Private Sector Space Race to the Moon Google has announced the final line-up of teams [Continue]

Private space flight takes off!

Private space flight takes off!

Looks like US president Obama’s goal of promoting private space flight is taking off. Today from Cape Canaveral, the Falcon 9 from SpaceX took to the sky and reached orbit nine minutes later. SpaceX was formed by PayPal co-founder Elon Musk and has so far spent $400 million (USD) on the Falcon 9 program. The [Continue]