Space - The New American

“Space Tourism” Company Partners With Airline

A new competitor in private industry’s “space race” has drawn the attention — and financial support — of a major airline. Space Expedition...

James Heiser October 6, 2011

NASA’s Fallen Satellite Highlights Human Fears

James Heiser September 26, 2011

After days of media hype, NASA’s Upper Atmosphere Research Satellite (UARS) fell into the Pacific Ocean without — it would seem — having...

Is NASA Still Needed?

Bruce Walker August 2, 2011

In 1958, Congress created NASA, the National Aeronautical and Space Administration. The rationale for America's first venture into outer space was national security:...

Private Industry’s “Moon Race” Now Underway

James Heiser July 25, 2011

With the landing last week of America’s last space shuttle, the nation stands at a critical point in the history of space exploration....

NASA Administrator Ponders a Post-Shuttle Era

James Heiser July 12, 2011

As the space shuttle Atlantis orbits the earth on its final flight, NASA Administrator Charles Bolden is attempting to chart a new course...

Keeping the Final Space Shuttle Mission in Perspective

James Heiser July 8, 2011

As the last flight of NASA’s space shuttle began with a photogenic launch this morning, the future of manned space flight is far...

NASA’s Endeavour Begins Final Mission

James Heiser May 17, 2011

As the Space Shuttle Endeavour began its final mission on May 16, the future of NASA’s human space program remains uncertain. The space...

Four Companies Win NASA Funding for Space Program

James Heiser April 20, 2011

Private industry is making progress toward lowering the cost of space flight, and NASA would like to come along for the ride. Among...

Russia’s President Announces Plan for Moon Base

James Heiser April 15, 2011

This week marks the 50th anniversary of one of the most significant milestones in the “Space Race” between the United States and the...

SpaceX Plans Largest Rocket Since Moon Program

James Heiser April 8, 2011

An American company is planning to build the largest rockets since the days of NASA’s Apollo program, and promises to deliver payloads to...

Should Homeland Security Control the GPS Network?

James Heiser April 1, 2011

Americans have become accustomed to the presence of Global Positioning System (or GPS) technology embedded in everything from the GPS on their dash...