I saw this guy’s shop when I was in San Francisco last Thursday.
Category Archives: Space
The FAA Overreach
I agree with Bob Zimmerman: SpaceX should fight, particularly in light of Loper.
[Update a while later]
Yesterday the FAA Administrator demonstrated why the FAA should not be in charge of commercial space transportation anymore. — jamesmuncy https://t.co/zQ3EdESL69
— James A. M. Muncy (@JamesMuncy) September 25, 2024
Russia’s New Missile
Apparently Russian aerospace tech isn’t what it used to be.
Scientific American
An op-ed there by Dan Vergano calls for an end to SLS/Orion.
Kamala Harris
Failed space “czar.”
Not that it in any way distinguishes her from her other failures. But FWIW, I hate the word “czar” as a title for anyone in an American government. There is no constitutional authority for “czars.”
Off The Air Again
We’re driving up to the Bay Area today for the Foresight workshop on space. I’ll have my laptop, so I may check in on Sunday.
Polaris Dawn
Congratulations on a successful mission. Thoughts from Jared Isaacman:
We are back on Earth and look forward to sharing the results and our experiences with all of you. The scientists and doctors rightfully own all of our time for the next few days, but I did want to share a few thoughts as I reflect on our mission and what we set out to accomplish.… pic.twitter.com/Lr3hj5Tb7U
— Jared Isaacman (@rookisaacman) September 16, 2024
Musk’s Latest Mars Plans
Observations from Bob Zimmerman.
Starliner Coming Home
If there are currently nine crew at the ISS, when will that be reduced? I don’t think the ECLSS can support that number indefinitely.
Jobs
I've often been surprised that NASA invested so much in a motorized mobile launch platform for the Space Launch System when they could have hired workers at the Cape to pull it from the VAB to the pad with ropes. #Jobs
— Rand Simberg (@Simberg_Space) September 5, 2024