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Dream of commercial spaceflight deflated as accidents show risks

As investigators study a fatal test flight by Virgin Galactic, manufacturers and regulators are assessing possible fallout on plans for sub-orbital tourism

4 min read2 Nov 2014
Industry

Boeing executive says Nasa crash underscores need for new US engine

Boeing's defence division head says the failure of the rocket was a tragic reminder that space business was complex and difficult

2 min read31 Oct 2014
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NASA’s Antares rocket blows up on launch

NASA's unmanned Antares rocket, on its way to the International Space Station, exploded just seconds after lift-off from NASA's Wallops Flight Facility in eastern Virginia.

29 Oct 2014
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Opinion

The importance of risk for Nasa

The importance of risk for Nasa

5 min read16 Jun 2010

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The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared

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