Stunning NASA fan video highlights why we need to fund the space program

June 8, 2012 4:24 PM Tom Cheredar
Tom Cheredar

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If you ever needed a reason to justify government spending on the space program, then I implore you to watch the fan video embedded below.

The video features a speech given by American astrophysicist, frequent Colbert Report guest, and all-around …

SpaceX’s worth skyrockets to $4.8B after successful mission

June 7, 2012 5:00 AM Ricardo Bilton
Ricardo Bilton

SpaceX’s successful docking into the International Space Station may have ushered in a new era of spaceflight, but the success of the trip also bumped the company’s valuation into a higher orbit.

SpaceX made history last week when it became …