Score one for common sense. Read the full story.

Homer Hickam, author of Rocket Boys dissects the Cult of the Space Shuttle. He argues that the Shuttle may be impressive, but it is inherently flawed and needs to be replaced ... gradually. Read the full story.

NASA's going back to the future with plans for a new space plane that would use existing technology -- rather than undeveloped (and perhaps undevelopable) -- technology. The goal is a small craft capable of flying four people and light cargo to and from the space station. Read the full story.