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Bigelow Aerospace Fast-Tracks Manned Spacecraft

Posted by samzenpus on from the in-space-no-one-knows-you're-first dept.

Raver32 writes "Following the successful launch and deployment of two inflatable space modules, on Monday the owner and founder of Bigelow Aerospace announced plans to move ahead with the launch of its first human habitable spacecraft, the Sundancer. The decision to fast-track Sundancer was made in part due to rising launch costs as well as the ability to test some systems on the ground, company CEO Robert Bigelow said in a press statement. 'As anyone associated with the aerospace industry is aware, global launch costs have been rising rapidly over the course of the past few years,' Bigelow is quoted as saying. 'These price hikes have been most acute in Russia due to a number of factors including inflation, previous artificially low launch costs and the falling value of the US dollar.'"

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  1. Re:No sharp objects... by RuBLed · · Score: 2, Funny

    I believe they had to tackle the problem about inflation first...

  2. Re:No sharp objects... by alexfeig · · Score: 5, Funny

    I hate to burst your bubble, but there aren't any jokes I can think of.

  3. By all means, rush development! by jollyreaper · · Score: 3, Funny

    I'm looking forward to the rushed development of their man-rated vehicle. This is for space, after all! What could possibly go wrong?

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  4. Re:Size = three trailers by toppavak · · Score: 2, Funny

    thats still a hell of a lot more spacious than my apartment...

  5. Re:Size = three trailers by aichpvee · · Score: 3, Funny

    But is it bigger than your mom's basement? Bet you regret moving out now, huh, buddy?

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