Keith’s note: According to Blue Origin: “We are deeply saddened by the passing of Wally Funk. Wally was a pioneer in every sense of the word.” “In her 20s, she […]
Blue Origin
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Blue Origin Pad Explosion TV Updates
Keith’s note: I was just on CNN [Audio] talking about the New Glenn explosion last night – based mostly on video and initial reports of damage. The technical aspects, root […]
Posted inArtemis, Commercialization, News
Blue Origin’s New Glenn Rocket Exploded
Keith’s note: a few minutes ago the Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded on its launch pad during a static test. Major damage has been reported. To state the obvious […]
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OIG Report: NASA Management Of Human Landing System Contracts
“NASA’s acquisition approach for the lunar landers has been effective in controlling contract costs, with the SpaceX and Blue Origin contracts having only increased by 6 percent and less than […]
Posted inCommercialization, News, Space & Planetary Science
Blue Origin’s New Glenn Soars
Keith’s note: Blue Origin absolutely nailed their first stage landing while its second stage is doing its thing in orbit with the twin ESCAPADE spacecraft destined for Mars. What a […]
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NASAWatch on ABC Australia
Keith’s note: I also did an interview with ABC radio in Australia: “After days of delays, Blue Origin – the space venture of Amazon billionaire, Jeff Bezos – has successfully […]
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NASAWatch on Bloomberg: Blue Origin NS-36
Keith’s note: I was on Bloomberg Radio today (Wednesday) to talk about the launch of Blue Origin New Shepard crewed flight NS-36. the launch window opened at 9:40 AM CDT […]
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Female Space Youtuber Engages Misogyny Mode
Keith’s note: I give up. When female space youtubers like Eliana Sheriff @esherifftv go out of their way to mock a mission with women going into space – comparing them […]
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Space Fans Can Be Cosmic Downers
Keith’s note: Yesterday 6 people on the Blue Origin NS-31 flight crossed the Kármán line and entered “space”. More people – some of prominence – now speak of the value […]
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That “Great in Space” Thing
Keith’s note: Dear Trump Transition Team (whoever you are): America always has been ‘Great in Space’. No “again” is needed. Just sayin’ Ad Astra y’all.