This reminds me of my piece on how the auto industry did the same thing to itself. Once it had done so, it was easy for foreigners to compete, with or without subsidies.
Category Archives: Technology and Society
NASA Needs A Reset
I agree, it’s long overdue. Fundamentally, the space establishment cannot let go of the Apollo paradigm, but it will have to, or be completely left behind.
How To Photograph A Rocket Launch
Beautiful imagery from Trevor, who I met at the launch.
Health Advocates
Are they finally wising up to risk?
If so, it probably won’t last long, based on history.
Early Spaceports
Laura Montgomery has a new short story out.
Earth Surface Temperatures
Anthony Watts has been vindicated after all these years.
Facebook And Snopes
Screw both of them, as far as I’m concerned. I haven’t taken Snopes seriously since the 90s, when they “debunked” all of the mysterious (and convenient) deaths surrounding the Clinton crime syndicate.
To The Moon
Bob Zubrin says we need a purpose-driven space program.
Not enough opportunities for graft in that.
California
…has the worst quality of life in the nation. Yes, if you’re not rich, and/or a current homeowner, you’re screwed.
Mars And SLS
I really find Chris Carberry’s op-ed on SLS incomprehensible. Oh, I don’t mean I don’t understand it, it just seems disconnected with reality, and the interests of anyone seriously interested in seeing humans go to Mars. He speaks about SLS as thought it has kind of reality, and actual utility. To me, a sane Mars organization would be screaming bloody murder at the waste of money to the detriment of hardware needed to actually get to Mars.
[Thursday-afternoon update]
Thoughts on the ever-receding SLS, from Bob Zimmerman.
[Bumped]