The Shifting Goalposts of Orbital Success A rocket splashing down on target after a maiden flight is not typically described as ‘mostly successful.’ Yet, this curious qualifier framed much of the commentary following the first Read More
The Commercial Space Revolution NASA Is Overlooking “I’ll buy 10 of those,” a NASA science chief recently declared, expressing a wistful desire for readily available, mass-produced satellites. This isn’t a casual remark from a Read More
The New Rules of Orbital Engagement A new line has been drawn in orbit, not by a satellite or a debris field, but by a Pentagon invitation. US Space Command has commenced “Apollo Insight,” a Read More