29 July 2012
Added "Space Debris and Its Mitigation" to the archive.
16 July 2012
Space Future has been on something of a hiatus of late. With the concept of Space Tourism steadily increasing in acceptance, and the advances of commercial space, much of our purpose could be said to be achieved. But this industry is still nascent, and there's much to do. So...watch this space.
9 December 2010
Updated "What the Growth of a Space Tourism Industry Could Contribute to Employment, Economic Growth, Environmental Protection, Education, Culture and World Peace" to the 2009 revision.
7 December 2008
"What the Growth of a Space Tourism Industry Could Contribute to Employment, Economic Growth, Environmental Protection, Education, Culture and World Peace" is now the top entry on Space Future's Key Documents list.
30 November 2008
Added Lynx to the Vehicle Designs page.
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4 May 2000 by Peter Wainwright
Another RLV company steps up to the plate...
PRESS RELEASE 05-03-00
Events / Vehicles (None)
28 February 2000 by Peter Wainwright
Space Tourism on the agenda
A workshop on Human Space Transportation and Exploration is taking place from February 28-March 1st in Galveston, Texas.
Online / Vehicles (Good)
24 October 1999 by Peter Wainwright
A general article about the various commercial launch companies
An online article from the Orlando Sentinel article discusses the ups and downs of the commercial launch business at
Announcements / Vehicles (None)
19 October 1999 by Peter Wainwright
Vehicle Flies 4,300 feet at over 50 mph
PRESS RELEASE:
News / Vehicles (Ugly)
10 October 1999 by
Judge Blocks U.S. Virgin Islands Land Transfer to Rocket Company
Beal Aerospace's recent problems are covered in an Associated Press article, available at href=http://www.express-news.net/auth/ennews/ap/texas/d0613.html.
Other / Vehicles (None)
6 August 1999 by Patrick Collins
Uses False Logic to Press for NASA's Interest Against Taxpayers'
In an interview with _Space News_ (July 12, p 1) NASA Administrator Dan Goldin stated his view that taxpayers should increase NASA funding in order to develop reusable launch vehicles that will lower the cost of access to space.
Announcements / Vehicles (None)
12 June 1999 by Peter Wainwright
Video available for download
News / Vehicles (Good)
29 May 1999 by Peter Wainwright
Industrial Bank of Taiwan invests $8 million, others to follow
Kistler Aerospace is the recipient of an $8 million investment by the Industrial Bank of Taiwan, one of seven banks approved by the Taiwanese finance ministry to invest a total of $50 million in a move to develop advanced space technology generally.
Publications / Vehicles (None)
29 May 1999 by Peter Wainwright
Exhorts government to 'help either no one, or everyone'.
On May 20th Andrew Beal, CEO of Beal Aerospace, a commercial venture to build a cheap expendable launch vehicle ( ELV) testified to the Senate. This is the transcript of his speech:
Events / Vehicles (Good)
24 February 1999 by Patrick Collins
See www.rollout.org
The official unveiling and static display of the Atmospheric Test Vehicle (ATV) of the "Roton" piloted launch vehicle under development by Rotary Rocket Inc is to be web-cast at www.rollout.org

Rotary Rocket Inc is currently front-runner in the race to develop private piloted launch vehicles - which will eventually be capable of carrying customers to and from orbit and beyond.

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