I think Dale bends over backwards for SLS, but it’s really no contest. I also think that while it’s possible that a mix of the two would be optimal, it’s very unlikely.
Category Archives: Space
“One Of Elon Musk’s Favorite Video Games”
Kerbal Space Program is ready to launch.
The Logic Of Vulcan
No, not about the planet, but about the new rocket. Interesting background on ULA’s engine decision.
Space Policy
What’s coming up this week. Sixty Minutes should be interesting this evening.
[Afternoon update]
If you don’t want to watch the show, Space News has the transcript.
Apollo 13
The day it crashed into the earth, or something.
This story is depressing to me in what it says about the state of public education.
The Martian
io9 likes it.
If it’s true to the book, it would be hard to screw up. Well, other than casting Matt Damon, anyway.
Space Situational Awareness
I haven’t read it yet, but this looks like an interesting paper on doing it commercially, from some people at Analytical Graphics.
Integrated Vehicle Fluids
Space Dangers
Jeff Foust isn’t very impressed with an expensive new book.
The Moon And Mars
…are technically and financially feasible.
But not the way NASA and Congress want to do it.