The Quiet Resource Race Begins A recent gravitational assist from Mars, executed by NASA’s Psyche spacecraft, was more than just a routine orbital maneuver. While the Jet Propulsion Laboratory navigators celebrated a precise trajectory 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 Illusory Open Door of Space Procurement The whispers around NASA’s latest Mars spacecraft solicitation are louder than any thruster burn, suggesting that the agency’s promise of a “full and open competition” is Read More
Geosynchronous Orbit: Where Inspection Meets Implication The recent arrival of Russia’s suspected “inspector” satellite in geosynchronous orbit (GEO) is not merely a new player joining an existing observation game. It marks a critical and 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
The Shifting Trajectory of Lunar Ambition NASA’s latest pronouncement about the Artemis III mission feels less like an acceleration toward the Moon and more like a carefully managed deceleration. Last Wednesday, the agency confirmed Read More
The Public Ledger of Space Biotech For decades, beginning with the Space Shuttle era, NASA enabled scientists to explore the impact of microgravity on biological processes and material science. This foundational work accelerated significantly in Read More