Color me skeptical.
Category Archives: Space
Blue Origin
…will be flying New Shepard in half an hour.
Mars Perseverance
Bob Zimmerman has an analysis of the landing ellipse next month.
Europa Clipper
It has (finally) been liberated from SLS.
The next question is when will NASA be liberated from SLS?
SN9
…just had what appeared to be a successful (albeit brief) static fire, clearing the way for a flight as soon as Friday. (No, no link.)
Hypersonic Hype
This article only talks about the engine, and doesn’t discuss the real issues: drag, propellant consumption and range at those speeds.
Scott Pace
He’s resigned as head of the Space Council. I suspect that space will not be a priority in a Harris/Biden administration.
SN9
…is scheduled for its test flight on Wednesday. They’re currently preparing for a static fire, probably tomorrow. Nice way to kick off the new year.
The Final Smuggling Frontier
A brief history of space contraband.
“Landing” A Super Heavy
Elon issued a crazy tweet yesterday.
And someone has already come up with a render.