SpaceX says Falcon 9 rocket test fire is a success (Reuters)

March 15th, 2010

Space Exploration Technologies' Falcon 9 rocket is test fired on a refurbished oceanside launch pad at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, in this handout photograph taken on March 13, 2010 and released on March 14, 2010. REUTERS/Chris Thompson/SpaceX/HandoutReuters – Space Exploration Technologies successfully test fired its Falcon 9 rocket this weekend, clearing a milestone toward the inaugural flight of a privately developed spaceship to fly cargo, and possibly astronauts, into orbit, the company said.

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Former astronauts criticize US moon decision (AP)

March 15th, 2010

AP – Two former astronauts have said they are disappointed with the U.S. government’s decision to cancel NASA’s moon landing program.

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Yemen minister under fire for moves to gag media (AFP)

March 15th, 2010