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(Left) ARKYD prototype, smaller than I expected. (Right) Example of a "space selfie," marriage proposals space-bound! (via Planetary Resources ) The Hubble space telescope captured some of the most astonishing pictures of the cosmos. It could see significantly…

Pocket Spacecraft concept diagram (via pocketspacecraft.com ) Those who watched The Jetsons (original 1962 version) as a child undoubtedly thought that they could one-day travel to distant planets (albeit quickly) either in a space bus or the family space…

Concept art of the Spacecraft (left) and a landing module (right) (via Golden Spike ) Would you do anything to travel to the surface of the moon? A new company, started by former NASA administrator Allan Stern, called Golden Spike (GSC) will send you…

Concept art for the "On-Demand Satellite" from Darpa (via DARPA ) DARPA is currently talking with contractors to produce disposable satellites to assist in military operations planning. The program is called SeeMe (Space Enabled Effects for Military Engagement…

(Left) Armadillo Stig launch (Right) Stig rocket concepts for different payloads (via Armadillo Aerospace) NASA’s Flight Opportunities Program is opening the door for private companies to win contracts with the agency to make reusable rockets that will…

While the new space race is not getting the hype that the mid 1900's enjoyed, it is in full swing and there are many more contenders and pioneering projects than ever before. The multibillion-dollar era has fertilized the ground for what seems like a…

Armadillo Aerospace's Stig-A hovering, tethered (via Armadillo Aerospace) Armadillo Aerospace, founded by John Carmack, of video-game fame (Doom, Quake and Rage), has recently been issued their Operator License from the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration…