In 2011, America lost the ability to launch its U.S. astronauts into space when the shuttle program ended. That is due to change soon with NASA’s plans for shuttle replacements. Two years from now, NASA will begin to send astronauts and cargo into orbit and to the International Space Station aboard two commercial spacecraft made
There was great excitement on September 16 when NASA announced that it selected Boeing and SpaceX to construct new spacecraft as replacements for the space shuttle fleet that was retired in 2011. Boeing and SpaceX will each build vehicles of different designs that will shuttle cargo and personnel from the Earth to space. Boeing and
Fans of the commercials shown during the Super Bowl this year were not disappointed when cute animals and humor were used to call attention to their products and services. Among the other categories of ads was the intriguing NBC trailer for the upcoming series titled “ A.D. – The Bible Continues , ” which was
For those who remember Rosie the Robot from The Jetsons , Robby the Robot from the 1956 film Forbidden Planet , or “Robot” from Lost in Space (“Danger, Will Robinson!”), people have hoped that personal service robots would someday be a part of everyday life at home. We’re getting there. Several companies have personal robots