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SpaceX, Boeing, And Sierra Nevada Corp. Awarded $1.1 Billion In NASA Contracts PDF Print E-mail
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Friday, 10 August 2012 15:29

RALEIGH, (SGRToday.com) - The push for public-private partnerships in the space program took a step forward Friday when NASA announced $1.1 billion in contracts with American firms.

 
Among the recipients is SpaceX, which received a $440 million contract to develop space transportation vehicles. SpaceX is a star in the private space field, having flown a capsule to the International Space Station earlier this year.
 
The firm will reportedly work on making the Dragon capable of carrying astronauts. 
 
Boeing was award a $460 million contract while Sierra Nevada Corp. received a $212.5 million contract.
 
A NASA administrator said the space agency is committed to making space accessible and working with private industry to harnass ideas is a key component of making that happen.
Last Updated on Friday, 10 August 2012 15:31
 

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