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Internet Forum Users Plan Manned Space Launch

9:00PM August 24, 2010 | Gary Cutlack

The amateur rocketry scene is about to take one giant leap forward, thanks to a collection of volunteers who are planning to put a man into orbit. Via a home-made submarine-mounted floating launchpad. More »


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Russia Wants Nuclear-Powered Rocket To Go To Mars

2:59AM October 31, 2009 | Jesus Diaz

The space race is on again: The Russians are planning a nuclear-powered spacecraft that will get them to Mars faster than Duck Dodgers in the 24-and-a-half century. Space Agency chief Anatoly Perminov promises a design by 2012: More »