Russian editor: Our space program is entering the “Dark Ages”, Ars Technica “As soon as next year, the United States plans to stop paying hundreds of millions of dollars a […]
2018
Posted inExploration
Elon Musk Is Working On A "Kid Mini-Sub" For Thailand
Some good feedback from cave experts in Thailand. Iterating with them on an escape pod design that might be safe enough to try. Also building an inflatable tube with airlocks. […]
Posted inExploration
India Does Pad Abort Test For Its Crew Module (Video)
Video of ISRO pad abort test@NASASpaceflight @ChrisG_NSF @Skyrocket71 @Axm61 @isro pic.twitter.com/ViK2qi5cW3 — Ravi_98 (@Ravi9814) July 6, 2018
Posted inSafety
NASA's Rescue Expertise Is Needed Again – In Thailand
Keith’s note: I got this note from Homer Hickam today: “While reading about the kids in Thailand trapped in a cave by floodwaters and the rescuers thinking about training them […]
Posted inAstrobiology
NASA Still Has No Planetary Protection Policy For Humans On Mars
Report: Review and Assessment of Planetary Protection Policy Development Processes “Planetary protection policies are facing unprecedented challenges as NASA and other national and international space agencies move forward on missions […]
Posted inCommercialization
Boeing's Creepy Petition Wants To Track Your Online Activity
Keith’s note: A month ago I mentioned the Facebook advertsing that Boeing has been doing (see “Boeing’s Imaginary Space Program“). Well, they are at it again. I just saw this […]
Posted inCommercialization
Sirangelo Is Stepping Down at Sierra Nevada
Sierra Nevada Corporation Internal Memo: Mark Sirangelo: My Transition At SNC “I wanted to let you know of decision that I have made. After reflecting on my commercial space journey […]
Posted inCommercialization
Why Does Sierra Nevada Want To Land Dream Chaser in Alabama?
Space plane could make first Alabama landing in 2022, AL.com “A mini space plane could return from space and land at the Huntsville International Aiport as soon as 2022, the […]
Posted inTrumpSpace
Yet Another Stealthy Space Meeting In Washington, DC
Keith’s note: There has been a meeting (actually an “unconference”) called “Decolonize Mars” at the Library of Congress in Washington, DC this attended by people who do not want to […]
Posted inAstronomy
Northrop Grumman Is Hiring People To Do Those Difficult Spacecraft Things
Based on the James Webb Space Telescope IRB report released by @NASA yesterday @NorthropGrumman needs to hire people who can: use a wrench to tighten bolts, read simple solvent use […]