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SpaceX completes successful test of parachutes for manned Dragon capsule

2016-01-29 18:30:52| Extremetech

SpaceX is one step closer to manned spaceflight.

SpaceX to test manned Dragon spacecraft May 6

2015-05-05 16:29:43| Extremetech

SpaceX is running a critical Pad Abort test on its Dragon spacecraft Wednesday, which will help pave the way for its first manned missions in 2017.

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NASA planning to explore Venus in manned solar-powered ariship

2014-12-17 22:32:15| Extremetech

NASA's Langley Research Center proposes exploring Venus with an airship first before mankind sets foot on Mars. It's not as crazy as it sounds.

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SpaceX unveils Dragon V2, the worlds first commercial manned reusable spaceship

2014-05-30 15:11:36| Extremetech

SpaceX has unveiled what it hopes will be the future of manned, commercial spaceflight: The seven-seater Dragon V2 spaceship. It is very similar to the current, unmanned Dragon resupply spacecraft, but with the new ability to soft 'land anywhere on Earth with the accuracy of a helicopter,' rather than the normal method of parachuting from the atmosphere into the ocean. This will allow the Dragon V2 to be reused up to 10 times before needing a full service, massively reducing the total launch cost. NASA currently pays Russia $63 million for a seat in a Soyuz capsule; a seat on the Dragon V2 would cost just $20 million. Viva la commercial space travel!

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