#commercial spaceflight


why the crewed dragon launch can make our sci-fi dreams come true

Private companies launching humans into space is a profound game changer. We just need to follow it to its logical conclusion.
why the crewed dragon launch can make our sci-fi dreams come true

# science    

spacex should partner with reaction engines

New designs for potential single stage to orbit space planes won't replace rockets. But they could handle crews while the rockets handle cargo.
spacex should partner with reaction engines

transforming politics one spaceflight at a time?

Should we take Apollo astronauts' advice and send our politicians into space to give them a sense of scale?
transforming politics one spaceflight at a time?

# space    

playing politics with the future of space travel

The left seems to believe that private space companies will be fine with sacrificing their customers for profit.
playing politics with the future of space travel

happy space exploration day, 2010 edition

Today is the day when we look back at what we accomplished in space and ask ourselves how we can do more.
happy space exploration day, 2010 edition

nasa in 2011: the good, the bad and the ugly

NASA is looking to fix its problems and gear up for sustainable missions. But the actual numbers leave much to be desired.
nasa in 2011: the good, the bad and the ugly

behold the shape of things to come. hopefully…

Virgin Galactic has unveiled the first prototype of SpaceShipTwo, the vehicle that will take tourists to the edge of space.
behold the shape of things to come. hopefully…

# space    

getting ready for orbital chaos

If we want regular space flights, we're going to need the same oversight of launches as we have of air travel today.
getting ready for orbital chaos

the countdown to cheap spaceflight

The race is on to turn spaceflight into an affordable adventure.
the countdown to cheap spaceflight