It Was a Big Week in Politics for Star Trek: Voyager Fans, Slate “The show’s lasting influence can be felt in two stories from this week about prominent Democratic politicians, […]
2019
Posted inCommercialization
Several Administrations Are Happy With SpaceX and NASA
The Crew Dragon’s been on quite a ride since I last saw it–congrats to @NASA and @SpaceX on a successful return! We invested in the @Commercial_Crew program to strengthen the […]
Posted inCommercialization
A Flawless Dragon Landing
Today’s successful splashdown of the @SpaceX Demo-1 #CrewDragon capsule after its mission to @Space_Station marked another milestone in a new era of human spaceflight. @Commercial_Crew is one step closer to […]
Posted inCommercialization
Watching Dragon Depart ISS
The odd thing about @SpaceX and @NASA commentator babbling is the 17,500 MPH thing. No. The #Dragon2 is moving vastly slower with respect to the ISS. Think LA freeway speeds. […]
Posted inCongress
Ralph Hall
Oldest-ever U.S. representative Ralph Hall dies at age 95, PBS “Hall, who flew Hellcat fighters during World War II, was known in Congress for promoting NASA and energy production. Hailing […]
Posted inTrumpSpace
Official Portrait Of New White House Science Advisor Released
Trump’s new science adviser says it’s not his job to correct the president on climate change, Vice “But in an interview in his brand-new office next to the White House, […]
Posted inCommercialization
Roscosmos Blames SpaceX For Being Successful (Update)
Russia’s passive-aggressive reaction to SpaceX may mask a deeper truth, Ars Technica “I would like to point out something else interesting–from one point of view this is a good thing, […]
Posted inEarth Science
Why Did EPA Block A NASA Plane From Monitoring Pollution?
Post-Hurricane Harvey, NASA tried to fly a pollution-spotting plane over Houston. The EPA said no, LA Times “According to emails obtained by The Times via a public records request and […]
Posted inTrumpSpace
Mike Pence Seems To Visit NASA Monthly
Proud to talk with @NASA Astronaut Anne McClain @AstroAnnimal & @Astro_DavidS of Canada on the @Space_Station. The successful launch & dock of @SpaceX #CrewDragon marked the 1st time we have […]
Posted inExploration
Enjoying The View
Plushrise ? pic.twitter.com/vg5f30TZfU — Ishan (@bunker2339) March 5, 2019 Crew Dragon Approaches At Orbital Dawn https://t.co/lhTCosQqdE @spacex #demo1 #dragon2 #elonmusk pic.twitter.com/kkDCp6gymY — NASA Watch (@NASAWatch) March 6, 2019