http://new.livestream.com/accounts/142499/events/3040228 (video at top of page) Interesting unveil of the new SpaceX Dragon v2. The best part is that this isn't some sci-fi movie or video game; this is tech that exists today. Hey, let's land anywhere on the planet with rocket engines instead of parachutes; no big deal.
Privatization of LEO missions to companies like SpaceX will allow NASA to continue to focus on the Orion capsule... Their deep space launch vehicle... They are planning on doing a unmanned launch this december.. If you have yet to see their launch abort safety mechanism here is a video.. launch is at 1:05
