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Pentagon sees doubled cost for rocket launch program

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Pentagon on Thursday told Congress that a recent restructuring of its heavy rocket launch program to add 60 more launches and extend the schedule for a decade would more than double the program's projected cost to $70.7 billion.Full story

Private Mars Flyby Mission Ponders NASA & Commercial Rockets

The organizers of a private plan to send two people on a round-trip flyby of Mars in 2018 are choosing between a variety of commercial rockets and a NASA booster for the mission. Full story

U.S. sees China launch as test of anti-satellite muscle -source

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. government believes a Chinese missile launch this week was the first test of a new interceptor that could be used to destroy a satellite in orbit, a U.S. defense official told Reuters on Wednesday. Full story

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  Vega rocket launches from French Guiana

A successful launch for the European Space Agency's Vega VV02 rocket from French Guiana that is headed for space with three satellites. NBCNews.com's Dara Brown reports.

  'The Big Brain Theory' showcases battle of wits

Robotics engineers, grad students, and even rocket scientists battle with their brains to create solutions to engineering problems with real world applications (like transporting explosive material) on Discovery's 'The Big Brain Theory.'

  Rockets strike resort in Israel

Egypt’s military is searching for those behind a rocket attack that hit in the resort city of Eilat, Israel. NBCNews.com’s Dara Brown reports.

  North Korea says rockets on standby to strike US

The threats to the U.S. are becoming more strident as North Korea’s leader, Kim Jung Un, says his rockets are ready to strike America at any time. But experts do not believe Pyongyang has the capabilities it claims.

  North Korea has aimed rockets at US military bases

It was announced that North Korea has now ordered rockets and long-range artillery units to be targeted towards U.S. military bases on Guam, Hawaii and the mainland. Analysts believe the threats are only to bolster the appearance of power for new leader Kim Jong Un.

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Civilians help a person, injured by what activists said was a rocket fired by forces loyal to Syria's President Bashar al-Assad, in Arbaeen near Damascus May 20, 2013 in this picture provided by the Shaam News Network. Picture taken May 20, 2013. Ammar Al-Erbeeni/Shaam News Network/Handout via Reute

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