Elon Musk's SpaceX signs lease at NM spaceport
Another space industry heavyweight has signed on to use New Mexico's Spaceport America — Elon Musk's Space Exploration Technologies Corp., or SpaceX, Gov. Susana Martinez announced Tuesday.Full story
Preparing for Its First Space Trip, Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic Breaks Sound Barrier
With a rocket-powered test flight, the billionaire's space transportation company moves closer to its goal of shuttling tourists into space by 2014. Full story
Rocket that will carry cargo ship test launched
A company contracted by NASA to deliver supplies to the International Space Station successfully launched a rocket on Sunday in a test of its ability to send a cargo ship aloft. Full story
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SpaceX capsule set to return to earth
The SpaceX built robotic capsule known as the Dragon spaceship is expected to return to California today carrying samples and trash from the International Space Station. NBCNews.com's Dara Brown reports.
Thruster glitch delays SpaceX arrival at ISS
The SpaceX cargo capsule, initially hobbled by a problem with its thrusters, will be delayed reaching the International Space Station. NBC’s Tom Costello reports.
Mars rover leaves ‘footprint’
The tread of Curiosity’s tire somewhat resembled a boot imprinted on Mars’ dusty surface. NBC’s Brian Williams reports.
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