09 April 2019
US space chiefs justify ambitious exploration plans
... sensing, navigation and weather,” Ross said. “But we also anticipate new market segments like robotics, additive manufacturing, satellite servicing, space tourism, debris removal and resource mining.” The Commerce Department expects to take the...
10 May 2019
Bezos unveils Moon mission with Blue Moon lander
... the companies new BE-7 engine, which was also unveiled at the ceremony by Bezos. The BE-7, made mostly from additive manufacturing, is a high-performance, dual-expander cycle engine capable of generating 40 kN (10,000 lbf) of thrust. It will be used...
