…through formal software verification. This seems like sort of a big deal. Particularly in the era of the Internet of Things and self-driving cars. Of course, the weakest link in security will remain the flawed unit between the seat and the keyboard.
Category Archives: Space
The New Space Race
An interesting article, from my local paper, about the renaissance of aerospace in southern California in general and the South Bay in particular. Not sure Interorbital should be included in the list, though.
Tomorrow’s Mars Hearing
If I were Chris Carberry, I’d be outraged at this, instead of promoting it. None of those people or companies are going to get anyone to Mars. But they’ll spend billions pretending they will.
How To Make A Spaceship
I just received a review copy of this new book
Elon’s Ambitions
Eric Berger reports that they go far beyond Mars.
He still seems to be a planetary chauvinist, though.
West Coast Atlas Launch
There was a launch scheduled out of Vandenberg yesterday at 11:30 AM, and I’d planned to go to the beach to watch, until I remembered my 10:30 dental appointment. So I ended up being in the chair at the time, a little frustrated that I couldn’t at least get up for a couple minutes to go out into the parking lot to see it. But unfortunately for ULA, but fortunately for me, it was scrubbed, due to a hydrogen leak. So I, and others currently in southern California, will get another chance on Sunday morning.
[Sunday-morning update]
Wow, this launch seems snakebit. A wildfire on the base has delayed the launch until at least the 26th.
Space Nuclear Reactors
Jeff Bezos says we need them.
You don’t say. I like the way he thinks.
We Don’t Need No Stinkin’ SLS
Jeff Bezos has unveiled Blue Origin’s plans for a BFR. And unlike SLS, a reusable (and affordable) one.
Molly MacCauley
Her murder remains unsolved, but there will be a memorial service for her on September 23rd, and a posthumous lifetime achievement award.
Opportunity’s Future
Bob Zimmerman has been tracking its movements on Mars.
[Update a few minutes later]
Speaking of opportunities on Mars, a discussion of the ethics over at The Space Review today.
Tyson is historically ignorant; not true that "over history, governments have led exploration." Mostly private. https://t.co/pjx0JbopHk
— SafeNotAnOption (@SafeNotAnOption) September 6, 2016