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Topic: Nasa / Space

NASA set to go commercial with SpaceX

Summary: Privately owned Space X will provide the rocket and capsule for their mission to restock the International Space Station.

Andy Smith

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NASA officials compare this mission to the Mercury program which was the first step to the Apollo program and landing on the moon. SpaceX's launch is expected to open the door for future commercial flights.

Technicians are loading supplies into Dragon in preparation for their rendevous.

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Topic: Nasa / Space

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  • Hatch, Not Window!

    The picture of the 'big window' is actually the picture of the open hatch on the side of the Dragon capsule...
    z2217
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