Big, if true.

Elon Musk claims that SpaceX is cranking out a Raptor rocket engine every 48hrs.  If that is true it is an amazing production feat.  It is also what is required to get to the level of spaceflight that the US needs. (post in memory of Mike Nofsinger)

Congrats again SpaceX

They did it again.  This time with a used booster and a used capsule.  SpaceX is making space a bunch cheaper. (Post in memory of Mike Nofsinger, who is up there somewhere, smiling.)

SpaceX and fairing recovery

It appears that SpaceX has determined that catching the fairings prior to their hitting the water isn’t worth the extra effort. (Post in memory of Mike Nofsinger)

Not just SpaceX

Rocket Lab is racking up some impressive statistics for its space launch business. Good. The more private companies we have doing this the better chance we’ll get out there sooner and we;; ahead of our national competitors. (Post in memory of Mike Nofsinger)

China is serious

Are we? Story here. (Post in memory of Mike Nofsinger)

Starlink

SpaceX has launched another 60 Starlink satellites.  The plan is to provide worldwide satellite broadband access.  Apparently, you can already sign up to beta test the service.  It is reportedly pretty good.   In a rare miss, the booster failed to land on the recovery ship.  That booster had already flown 6 previous times.  Amazing.

Can’t say I am sad about this

Normally, I am rooting for all space exploration attempts.  However, I can’t say I am sad about this.

Nice try, SpaceX

SpaceX launched their Starship SN9 test vehicle on a 10km high test flight.  All went according to plan until the landing, which for the second time ended in an explosion.  Looks like they are having the same teething troubles they had trying to land the first stage of the Falcon rockets.  I hope they get the problems ironed out, and soon.

SpaceX does it again

Private enterprise in space

SpaceX strikes again.  Once again showing that private enterprise can be just as responsive, if not more responsive to safety issues.  Hell, at this point I am ready to simply sell NASA to SpaceX. (Post in memory of Mike Nofsinger)