“Carl Sagan had it right, with Voyager and the pale blue dot: If you’re anywhere else in the known universe, Earth is the most interesting place to study and be part of.”
A domestic newspaper warns of the Russian space program’s “rapid collapse”
“The space program is rotting from within.”
Rocket Report: SpaceX plans a Falcon 9 flurry, Bill Gates buys into rockets
SpaceX seeks to launch three mission in 72 hours to close out 2021.
Here’s a look at what’s happening today — day two — at TC Sessions: Space 2021
Welcome to the TC Sessions: Space 2021 equinox — the halfway point where day one is in the history books and day two is about to begin. Today’s lineup delivers more in-depth panel discussions, Q&As and breakout sessions with leading founders, investors, engineers, government policymakers and academics. You’ll also find scheduled breaks for networking, and […]
SF的構想の実現を目指すNASAの「革新的先進概念（NIAC）」プログラム
月面で建築材料となる金属を採掘するクローラーや、折り畳まれてロケットに積み込み可能な巨大宇宙ステーション、果てはキノコでつくる究極のグリーンビルディングまで、このほど開催されたNASAの「革新的先進概念（NIAC）」プログラムの年次総会は、SFを現実のものにするための最先端の研究発表で溢れていた。そのいくつかを紹介しよう。
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FAA Says Lack of Federal Whistleblower Protections Is ‘Enormous Factor’ Hindering Blue Origin Safety Review
Jackie Wattles writes via CNN Business: Jeff Bezos’ rocket company, Blue Origin, became the subject of a federal review this fall after a group of 21 current and former employees co-signed an essay that raised serious questions about the safety of the …
Saving the shuttle simulator—“It was an artifact that needed to be preserved”
“We hope to have it in place at the museum in April.”
「宇宙は本当にあった！」と快哉を叫んだ前澤友作氏、その宇宙旅行の意義 (1)
それは、試合が膠着し、沈鬱としたサッカー場を切り裂く、豪快なシュートのような言葉だった――。 2021年12月8日、実業家の前澤友作氏、平野陽三氏らを乗せた「ソユーズMS-20」宇宙船が宇宙へ飛び立った。宇宙船は同日中に国際宇宙ステーション(ISS)に到着。前澤氏は「でかい！」、「本当にあったよ宇宙が！ ステーショ…
Rocket Report: Astra to launch from Florida, NASA troubleshoots SLS issue
“Construction of Starship orbital launch pad at the Cape has begun.”
Beat the late-registration deadline and buy your pass to TC Sessions: Space 2021
Time marches on, and yours is running out if you want to attend TC Sessions: Space 2021 on December 14-15. If your passion and/or livelihood is rooted in building the space 2.0 economy, why the heck wouldn’t you attend the premier conference for early-stage space startups? We’re looking at you, last-minute decision makers. Beat the […]