That would be good in terms of travel time, but a huge downgrade from the 747 in terms of comfort and ability to take large entourages of press and staff. Anyway, it seems unlikely to happen within Trump’s term of office.
Category Archives: Technology and Society
Gaming The System
What to do when an AI is grading your assignments.
The Next Grain Silo Flies
Bob Zimmerman has the story on the flight of SN-6.
Modular Nukes
One has been approved by the NRC.
It’s a safer design than the traditional reactors, but I’d still like to see more innovative ones. But even this will beat the hell out of “renewables.”
A Unified Theory Of The Virus
This looks very interesting, and promising.
The Virus
…has accelerated existing societal and technological trends.
Yes, I’ve been noting that for a while.
[Update a few minutes later]
Sorry, added the link.
American Rocketry
Roads To Ruin
When I was young, I loved exploring the back roads and forgotten byways in my MG (and later, other vehicles). But now we have a generation that doesn’t even like to drive.
The Latest SLS Follies
No biggie, just another cost increase.
Meanwhile, in non-NASA news, we may be about to launch five American rockets in two days.
[Update Saturday morning]
Things are happening in Boca Chica (among other places):
[Update a few minutes later]
Apparently the DIVH abort will delay the SpaceX attempt at dual launches.
The Space Navy
Navy ranks for space has long been a topic at SF conventions. Now it’s becoming real.