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To: mairdie
Which launch vehicle? New Shepard or New Glenn?

And when will they be "Man Rated"?

7 posted on 02/24/2018 6:44:54 AM PST by Elderberry
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To: Elderberry

The small suborbital rocket they’ve already flown a few times.


8 posted on 02/24/2018 7:26:33 AM PST by Moonman62 (Make America Great Again!)
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To: Elderberry
SpaceX no longer planning crewed missions on Falcon Heavy

Musk has decided to go with SpaceX BFR, which will have more lift capability than Saturn V, even in reusable mode.

SpaceX plans on testing BFR as soon as next year(2019)

9 posted on 02/24/2018 7:34:09 AM PST by PapaBear3625 (Big governent is attractive to those who think that THEY will be in control of it.)
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