10 Replacements for the Space Shuttle

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The Space Shuttle is being retired after 30 years of heroic service, which means NASA's looking for a new car. Our very own David Daw has taken the opportunity to throw on a sportscoat, slick back his hair, and play the role of used-spacecraft salesman. Step on up and kick the tires on 10 possible replacements for the space shuttle, ranging from old-fashioned rockets to futuristic-looking spacemobiles from the U.S. Air Force and the Virgin Group. Daw won't let you leave the lot without one. --Senior Editor Tim Moynihan Top Story 10 Replacements for the Space Shuttle Now that the U.S. shuttle program is finished, what's next for manned space filght? How will man reach the stars? Top Tweets From @PCWPluggedIn 10 replacements for the Space Shuttle How about the iPod Shuttle, which would choose destinations at random? 20 million Google+ users may exist by the weekend Google Labs is working nonstop to mass-produce them. 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