It looks like the private company SpaceX will be launching a capsule into orbit soon. There have been successful tests of the engines and all systems are go - for now. SpaceX is owned by the same guy that owns Paypal. Yes, Elon Musk is filthy rich. I am a Paypal fan and so kudos to him. SpaceX has a contract with NASA to send supplies to the space station for around $1.6 billion. Supposedly cheaper than NASA doing it themselves.
I wonder if the company sells advertizing space on the side of the rocket like NASCAR. It would be smart to do that, and it could help off-set the costs of operation. I do not know how the company got the contract - but it does not surprise me that the CEO of the Tesla car company has a space contract with NASA with the current administration.
Good luck to SpaceX and may you have a lot of competition soon.
UPDATE:
The spacecraft successfully lifted off at 10:43 EST on 8 Dec 2010.
Remember to Stay Safe!
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