Trent Telenko has the goods:
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In The Air
Actually, I’m at DFW waiting for a flight to West Palm Beach. Then I’m driving up to the Cape for the Space Settlement Summit, where I expect to have some interesting conversations about the impact of the election on space. So probably light posting for a few days.
I’ll be back home on Sunday. Disport yourselves not inappropriately in comments.
[Update a few minutes later, before boarding]
Glenn Reynolds has some observations about the election, Elon, and space.
Trump And Space
Thoughts from Bob Zimmerman.
I would note that Vance seems very interested in and supportive of space. A President Harris might have disbanded the Space Council, but I suspect that he will revitalize it.
The Space Policy Stakes
I think that Greg has it right:
1/8 The Most Important Day in Human History
— Greg Autry🚀 (@GregWAutry) November 4, 2024
Tuesday, November 5th, 2024 will be a pivotal day in human history. Regardless of how intensely you may be focused on some economic or social issue, please consider that we are voting on something much bigger: the fate of humanity for…
It Begins
A “commercial” Chinese rocket company is copying Starship.
Seems appropriate, though, for a Chinese company to use chopsticks.
The Starliner Business Case
A discussion of potential buyers.
Safety At NASA
Phil McAlister recalls an event from a decade ago. This was about the time that I published the book (hard to believe it’s been that long).
I’m not convinced that the ASAP contributes to safety in sufficient ratio to how it slows things down.
What’s Next For Starship?
An analysis from Eric Berger.
Interesting Thread
In response to the rumblings that Boeing, Lockmart, and NG are going to refuse any future fixed-price contracts from NASA.
For decades, Congress has mandated that NASA be a jobs program because that allows Congress to direct the jobs to the NASA centers and LM/Boeing/subcontractor plants in their districts and states. Just look at the PowerPoints created for space projects: EVERY one has a US map…
— David Gump (@SoldTheMoon) October 24, 2024
Oh no!! Anyways… https://t.co/RW1yWOtY27 pic.twitter.com/0JzpRjEs83
— Ken Kirtland IV (@KenKirtland17) October 24, 2024
[Update a few minutes later]
Society if Boeing, Lockheed Martin, and Northrop Grumman stop bidding on NASA projects https://t.co/1iY2gt5LEg pic.twitter.com/eEJ7OExSkl
— Ken Kirtland IV (@KenKirtland17) October 24, 2024