It’s this week, and I usually attend, since I can drive down to San Diego, but the covid restrictions are too much of a PITA for me to want to invest the time and money. It’s not AIAA’s fault; it’s idiotic California restrictions. I wonder if they’ll decide to move it to Florida if this continues?
Category Archives: Space
JoSH
He has what looks to be an interesting new book out.
Merry Christmas
…to all of my Christian readers, and anyone else who celebrates it. We went for a walk on the beach, and got rained on partway through, but we didn’t mind that much, because we so desperately need it.
I see that Webb is safely in space, a nice Christmas present to the astronomy community. Normally, most of the risk on a mission is retired after separation, but they’re just getting started.
And here is one of my favorite Christmas carols, by one of my favorite singers.
Space Solar Power
ESA recently had a symposium on the topic, and the video is now available.
Why Falcon Succeeded
Seeing The Potential
Planetary scientists are starting to understand just how much Starship changes everything.
[December 20th update]
The science upside for Starship.
[Bumped]
Another Blue Origin Employee Jumping Ship
How Starship Changes Everything
My latest essay at The New Atlantis has come out from behind the paywall.
Elon Musk
Take that, Senator Karen!
Homer Hickam
He has a new memoir out, that’s getting pretty good reviews. He has led a hell of a life.