Boeing and SpaceX win the new NASA contract for putting humans in space.

[Sundog]

Boeing and SpaceX win.

Mods: I'm not sure if this should be here or under Aerospace. Move it as you see fit.

 

[XP67_Moonbat]

File it under "Not Another Space Capsule Project/s".

 

[merriman]

File it under "Not Another Space Capsule Project/s".

At first glance, yes. But, when you consider that the SpaceX 'capsule' and stages will be reused (and return to site of launch, not in the drink), you have a real game changer.

David

 

[GeorgeA]

The CST-100 is reusable for up to 10 flights and is recovered on the ground.

 

[fredymac]

They're hoping for a test flight in 2017.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMFrU6XefI0