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"Orbital settlements are huge spacecraft [...]that provide radiation protection, a breathable atmosphere, nearly self-sufficient life support, and that rotate to provide something that feels much

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"Genesis II will carry a “Biobox” - a three-chamber contraption that houses roaches, scorpions, as well as ants [...] Additionally, a high-roller innovation is being flown...Genesis II will tote

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"If all goes well, NASA could have a permanent moon base by 2020. This is hopeful, because it’s a step towards putting our eggs in more than one basket."

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"Hubble's managers are still investigating the problem, but they are optimistic that they will be able to use the camera again soon."

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"While the question is not a pressing one for most people, for the futurists mapping the humans path to space, the destination makes all the difference in the world." Orbital colonies get my

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"According to entrepreneurs and government officials at the Space 2006 conference here, tourists rocketing into suborbit in the coming years will need to get caffeinated somehow." Putting th

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"An unusual candidate is running for the democratic primary in the US Senate race in Washington state. His name is Michael Goodspaceguy Nelson." Surprise surprise, he's running on a pro-spac

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The two companies score a bundle of cash to develop their reusable rocket platforms and 'ballistic capsules' to a point where NASA can use them for ISS missions.

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Turns out there may be more junk floating around than we ever realised. And that's before we humans got anywhere near the place.

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Nowhere near as elegant as the space elevator, though

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