... technology created by the space programme as a selling point for continued funding and development. Called ‘spinoffs’ in the United States, these have been accorded their own NASA publication and are frequently used for marketing purposes...
... Ellington Field a true gateway to space. The location of a spaceport in a large metropolitan area (Houston is the United States’ fourth largest city) is somewhat unique and provides opportunities as well as challenges. The major challenge is that...
... other utilities will be more size-efficient. This will also ultimately increase launch cost efficiency. The United States already shows a tendency toward greater environmental consciousness. Over the last 50 years, Russians have discovered a number...
... perspective In spite of seemingly urgent priorities, daily pressures and challenges that face every nation on Earth, the United States must remain committed to human space exploration. Space inspires our children, fuels invention and innovation, and...
...also supported development and certification of the new state-of-the-art engine controllers and software. The ... decided early in the vehicle’s development to leverage the proven United Launch Alliance Delta Cryogenic Second Stage (DCSS), flown on the...
... with the purpose of implementing cooperative activities with foreign organisations in the space sector. These countries include: United States, Russia, France, Italy, Ukraine, Argentina, Paraguay and many others. Mexico is an important actor...