spacecraft

In June, Frank Glover helped us understand why this is such an exciting time for the space program. Frank began with an overview of the vehicles being developed privately as part of NASA’s Commercial Crew program (with a natural emphasis on SpaceX's recently completed resupply mission with its Dragon capsule, first ever by a private company). We've added links to resources mentioned during Frank's presentation in the form of his own post-presentation notes. 

Gizmodo posted information and pics of five different ideas for replacements for the Space Shuttle, et al. While NASA's Orion is among them, there are two Russian ideas and two coroporate ideas, too. The links in the Gizmodo story are worth following.

Engadget relays a BBC News story about Russia's ideas for capsule landings. It's just like all those old science fiction movies where the rocket decends on its tail with engines blazing. Click the title for links, etc.