One of the most logistically complex projects being undertaken in
spaceflight is gaining momentum. Orbital Sciences is starting hardware
testing for the Taurus II rocket it is developing as part of NASA's bid to draft private companies into its effort to replace the launch capacity that will be lost when the Space Shuttle fleet is retired in a year's time.
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To build the Cygnus cargo capsule, Orbital has placed its largest-ever order with Thales Alenia Space, for the nine pressurised modules it will use for a March 2011 Taurus II-Cygnus demonstration mission to the International Space Station Read more...

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To build the Cygnus cargo capsule, Orbital has placed its largest-ever order with Thales Alenia Space, for the nine pressurised modules it will use for a March 2011 Taurus II-Cygnus demonstration mission to the International Space Station Read more...

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