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Latest articles by Space News

An artist's impression of the Stratolaunch Systems carrier aircraft.

Orbital Sciences Replaces SpaceX on Stratolaunch Project

By Space News published

A private space company backed by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen has switched rocket providers.

Satellites
Orion Capsule Requires Repair

NASA Discovers Cracks in Deep-Space Orion Capsule

By Space News published

Repairs must be made before the capsule is ready for its 2014 maiden flight.

Launches & Spacecraft
Human Spaceflight Madness Ed White

Timeline: 50 Years of Spaceflight

By Space News, Space.com Staff published

A timeline of notable spaceflight events across five decades of exploration.

Space Exploration

Looking Back on 50 Years of Spaceflight

By Space News, Space.com Staff published

In honor of the 50th anniversary of Sputnik's Oct. 4, 1957 launch, SPACE.com presents a collection of stories on five decades of spaceflight.

Space Exploration