The failure will continue until there is accountability.
Unfortunately, there will be no opportunity for accountability until November.
Memorial Day
It’s a time for recollection, not celebration.
Like the 4th of July, too many of our holidays have lost their meaning, becoming just an excuse for partying and a three-day weekend. When you grill your meat, think of those who lost so many holidays so that you could have yours.
[Update a few minutes later]
My Decision To Leave Academia
I suspect a lot of people are feeling this way. Which, of course, just means that the problem will get worse, until the system finally implodes.
No Re-Light
SpaceX seems to be focusing on vehicle recovery for now.
This puts off early payload-delivery capability somewhat, but it could still happen this year.
Light Posting
Yes, it’s a busy space-conference week in LA. I was at the Space Tourism Conference on Wednesday, and ISDC yesterday and today. And tomorrow. And Sunday.
Open thread in comments.
The “Impossible” Burger
A description of its nightmare ingredients.
I have zero motivation to eat that crap.
Lunar Lander Problems
“Judge And Justice”
A review of an important documentary on the vile Kavanaugh media witch trial.
The Ghouls Of Gaza
Thoughts on the latest discovery of Hamas atrocity. The Biden administration’s actions have been shameful, because apparently it is shameless.
Commercial Crew History
How it dodged a bullet in getting off the ground.