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Category Archives: Economics
Virgin Orbit
Looks like the end of the road.
I never thought it was a great business model.
Branson has managed to waste an astonishing amount of Other Peoples’ Money on his space ventures. I weep when I think of what could have been done for just a fraction of it if it had gone to something sensible. For example, Lynx could have flown.
Of course, Stratolaunch was a boondoggle as well, which also never made any sense. Air launch is a niche market for people who want mission flexibility and single-orbit rendezvous, and there weren’t enough of those people to sustain that costly infrastructure.
Starburst Ventures
…just put out a report on the outlook for the commercial space industry. I haven’t read it yet.
The IPCC Reports
…have become bumper-sticker climate science.
The Latest Economic Insanity From California
I don’t know much much more we’re going to be able to take this nonsense.
Pushback
One doctor’s experience offers a ray of hope.
It’s all about the facts.
The “Billionaire Space Race”
Yes, I always get annoyed at the comparisons between Musk and Bezos, let alone by either of them with Branson, who has wasted vast amounts of other peoples’ money with not much to show for it or any hope of getting much of it back.
[Tuesday-morning update]
I’m finally getting around to reading the whole thing. I found this amusing: “In the future, Virgin Galactic aims to use its advanced technologies to manufacture aircraft capable of high-speed point-to-point travel. High-speed aircraft are capable of traveling faster than the speed of sound. A significant market opportunity exists for vehicles with this capability, as they could drastically reduce international travel times.”
What “advanced technologies”?
The Economy Gets Wrung Out
Yes, it’s going to get worse before it gets better, but it will present opportunities if you have money.
[Afternoon update]
I agree with Glenn that we’re already in one. Politically, the question is what will be the state of the economy going into the election a year a half from now>
California From The Inside
“How I knew they were lying.”
Slight quibble: Beverly Hills is east of the 405.
Failure Is Not Not An Option
In spaceflight, it’s a necessity.