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
Apparently Russian aerospace tech isn’t what it used to be.
An op-ed there by Dan Vergano calls for an end to SLS/Orion.
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.”
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.
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
Observations from Bob Zimmerman.
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.
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
I wanted to share some updates:
— Jared Isaacman (@rookisaacman) August 29, 2024
– The primary factor driving the launch timing for Polaris Dawn is the splashdown weather within Dragon's limits. Unlike an ISS mission, we don’t have the option to delay long on orbit, so we must ensure the forecast is as favorable as possible… pic.twitter.com/3cKEjjVqvC