Category Archives: Technology and Society
A New Space Station
This is interesting. I wonder what orbit it will be in? I’d think they’d want to be co-orbital with ISS.
Virgin Galactic’s Problems
I’ll trade options on that stock, but I wouldn’t buy and hold.
The End Of Risk
…and the end of civilization.
“If SpaceX Were An Oil-Exploration Company
Starship Landings
Will they ever be safe? As the analysis indicates, it all comes down to propulsion reliability. I think they can get there.
That Chinese “Orbital Weapon” Test
Jonathan McDowell’s current take (mostly questions).
[Tuesday-morning update]
Thoughts from Bob Zimmerman.
No More Needles?
A non-invasive means of measuring blood glucose. Millions of people could use this.
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.