SpaceX is working a dual test flow for its new Super Heavy and Starship systems, with construction ongoing in Florida while Starhopper prepares to restart test operations in Texas. Two orbital Starship prototypes are now in staggered stages of production while the first Super Heavy booster is set to begin… Read more“SpaceX ramps up operations in South Texas as Hopper tests loom”
NASA briefly updates status of Crew Dragon anomaly, SpaceX test schedule
NASA highlights payloads on next Falcon Heavy; LZ-1 cleared for normal operations
How risky is IT outsourcing?
A lot of companies outsource some part of their business. It is quite a common practice, which has a lot of benefits but also poses some risks. We will try to figure out how risky it is to use IT outsourcing services. As a business owner, you may want to… Read more“How risky is IT outsourcing?”
When to use proxy, and when VPN
Many people have a question what is better, buy proxies or VPN. Let’s look at the advantages and disadvantages of the first and second options, after which you will choose the one that suits you. Despite the fact that the result of both technologies allows you to achieve the same… Read more“When to use proxy, and when VPN”
Reasons to be optimistic The Politics
Regardless of one’s personal opinions of the current executive branch leadership, they demonstrate a real and ongoing interest in space issues. In the past, presidents have dropped into a NASA center, made soaring speeches about space, and then moved on. Vice President Pence, on the contrary, has shown ongoing interest… Read more“Reasons to be optimistic The Politics”
Can NASA return astronauts to the Moon by 2024?
In an unprecedented speech to the National Space Council in March, Vice President Mike Pence rebuked NASA and its major contractors for their “complacency” in returning Americans to the Moon. He announced that President Trump decided to accelerate human lunar landings to 2024, four years faster than planned, and that… Read more“Can NASA return astronauts to the Moon by 2024?”
The LiftPort Lunar elevator
This video is much in the news lately… I first saw this video at the 2014 , gave a short talk at the conference and showed this video. I’m not sure if the one now viewable on YouTube is an updated version from the one he showed, but it seems… Read more“The LiftPort Lunar elevator”
Shoot the Moon update
The folks creating Shoot the Moon – a story about Liftport‘s effort to build a space elevator – have posted another update for their Kickstarter funded project. Hey, everyone! Since our last update, we’ve converged on the Seattle area for a month of shooting. This week alone has been packed… Read more“Shoot the Moon update”
Peter Griffin learns about the Space Elevator…
I’ve seen this on a couple of websites lately but don’t know who to give credit to. The last sentence deserves comment: “If built, a space shuttle that docs [sp] at the top could be reached by the space elevator, thus eliminating the need for the shuttle to travel through… Read more“Peter Griffin learns about the Space Elevator…”