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SpaceShipOne pilot Mike Melvill holds a sign reading “SpaceShipOne, Government Zero” after the rocket plane’s first spaceflight in June 2004. NASA’s latest plans have raised fresh questions about government-run vs. commercial space ventures. Check Air-and-Space.com for more pictures of aerospace milestones. |
First NASA laid out its new vision for human spaceflight, putting the moon on hold and focusing instead on new technologies and space commercialization. Then Congress weighed in. Now former astronauts, an aerospace guru and Hollywood’s hottest director are boosting the debate to a higher level.
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