Will they ever be safe? As the analysis indicates, it all comes down to propulsion reliability. I think they can get there.
Category Archives: Space
That Chinese “Orbital Weapon” Test
Jonathan McDowell’s current take (mostly questions).
[Tuesday-morning update]
Thoughts from Bob Zimmerman.
Shatner’s Experience
We now have a transcript.
Inspired By Inspiration4
The trip wasn’t long enough for Sian Proctor.
I always find it amusing when people project their own lack of interest in space to denigrate the notion that there is a market for space travel.
[Afternoon update]
Thoughts on his upcoming trip to space, from Chris Boshuizen.
A Long Reflection
A short reflection on a really bad idea.
Light Posting
The Space Tech Expo was yesterday and today in Long Beach. It’s the first space conference I’ve been to in a year and a half, so I’m catching up.
Walmart, But For Space
My latest essay at The New Atlantis is up, but will probably be behind the paywall for a few days or weeks.
The Aging ISS
The Russians have had to shut down a docking port.
Safety At Blue Origin
This can’t give Tory Bruno a warm feeling about the engines for Vulcan.
The “Space Cowboys”
Criticism of them isn’t enough.
Uh, huh.