[rktman]

I think I read that the first “populated”(can’t say ‘manned’ anymore due to PC rulings and regs) launch has been pushed to 2021 now. Also, Sierra Nevada has gotten a contract for their mini-shuttle to fly some missions after all.

http://spacenews.com/europe-to-invest-in-sierra-nevadas-dream-chaser-cargo-vehicle/

Then there’s this about Orion:

http://spacenews.com/lockheed-says-orion-still-on-schedule-for-2018-mission/

[Moonman62]

I think I read that the first “populated”(can’t say ‘manned’ anymore due to PC rulings and regs) launch has been pushed to 2021 now.

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That’s for the deep space Orion capsule.

I believe SpaceX and Boeing will have unmanned test launches later this year and manned launches in early 2017.