It has (finally) been liberated from SLS.
The next question is when will NASA be liberated from SLS?
Category Archives: Space
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.
A Nuclear Space Tug
…from Russia?
Space Solar Power
AFRL is planning to launch a demonstrator in a few years.
[Update a while later]
More from CleanTechnica.
The Space Show
David Livingston is having his year-end fundraiser, if you can help out.