Space: Safety vs Innovation

An interesting article on how NASA has become risk adverse and how SpaceX is pushing the envelope. (Post in memory of Mike Nofsinger)

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More SpaceX news

I continue to be amazed by the success of SpaceX.  I am happy enough that I am ALMOST willing to forgive Musk for all the corporate welfare his companies get. (This post in memory of Mike Nofsinger)

The Space Corps

The beginnings of a new space race?  Personally, I think a Space Corps is inevitable.

Low noise supersonic aircraft

NASA has hired Lockheed Martin to develop a test aircraft to try and create a low sonic boom supersonic aircraft.  It is an interesting idea.  I just wonder if there is enough practical use for such an aircraft. (Post in memory of Mike Nofsinger)

Space modeling

I need to add this to my space model collection.  It is one of the most iconic spacecraft in history.

Chinese space junk

The first Chinese space station is crashing back to earth.  Here is some advice if you find a piece of it.  Good luck. (Post in memory of Mike Nofsinger)

OK, this is weird

Your DNA is changed by long-term space travel.  (post in memory of Mike Nofsinger)

Space command

The USAF is reemphasizing the military theatre of space operation.  Clearly if the balloon goes up, space will be a decisive area of operations and it looks like the USAF is coming to realize it.  Story here.

SpaceX Falcon Heavy

Watched this live.  It was amazing.  Only thing I could think of was how I wished I could talk with Mike Nofsinger about it.  He’d have been jazzed.

The next step in manned space exploration

It looks like a space station orbiting the moon is the next step.  Story here.  (Post in memory of Mike Nofsinger)