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

XP67_Moonbat said:
File it under "Not Another Space Capsule Project/s". :p
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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
 
The CST-100 is reusable for up to 10 flights and is recovered on the ground.
 
They're hoping for a test flight in 2017.

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

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