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Sep 01, 2010
Undergrads at Colorado Crash a NASA Satellite Into The Ocean
Call it a crash course. A group of undergrads at the University of Colorado at Boulder got to participate in...
Jul 19, 2010
New Reusable, Straight-Sided German Rocket Can Survive Re-Entry and Guide Itself Home
As the aerospace world prepares to say goodbye to the space shuttles, engineers are looking for cheaper, faster replacements. The...
Apr 11, 2010
Skydiving From Space
A skydiver jumps from the edge of space to set a record—and help plan an exit strategy for orbital tourists
Jan 22, 2010
Daredevil Space Diver To Leap Toward World’s First Supersonic Free-Fall From 120,000 Feet
Here’s Felix Baumgartner’s plan: Float a balloon to 120,000 feet. Jump out. Break the sound barrier. Don’t die. Simple, right?...