It’s Not Just a New Mission, it is a New Charter

After reading a story about Mike Griffin and the Moon Base plan, I came across this interesting comment:

And [the VSE] gives the space agency a mission without an end date when the budget axes start coming out, he said. (more...)
Written on December 11, 2006 | Posted in Humor, Space Journalism | No comment

Zero-G Gets its Own Jet; Virginia Launch; X-Prize Cup; More on Orbital Outfitters

Zero-G is doing so well they are buying a 727F so they can run full time. Previously they used two B727-200 cargo jets on the weekends. Way to go Zero-G. ---- Chair Force Engineer discusses if Virginia can sustain a space launch facility. ---- The X-Prize cup may be expanding to more than one location. ---- Alan Boyle has more on Orbital Outfitters mentioned yesterday.
Written on December 8, 2006 | Posted in Humor | No comment

Russian Helping on the Moon; Shuttle, Moon Bases

Russia wants to contribute technology to the NASA’s 2024 Moon Base plan. Probably because they don’t’ have any money. Hmm, Russia seems to covering all their bases, since they have agreements with the ESA and China. Whoever gets to space, Russia wants to be there.
—-
Shuttle Launch has been postponed until Saturday.

Written on December 8, 2006 | Posted in Foreign Space, Humor | No comment

Dateline November 20, 2006: Space News from the Internet

The Air Force is working on an orbital test bed ship called the X-37B. It will be used to send equipment into orbit to test its reaction to space.
The Russians are about to smack a golf ball off the ISS.
The Space Review is out:

Written on November 20, 2006 | Posted in Humor, Space News | No comment

Abu Musab al-Zarqawi Killed

Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, the most brutal Al Qaeda terrorist in Iraq, is dead.
The Christian in me morns a lost soul who never chose to believe in Jesus,
while the American in me wants to roast marshmallows on his brimstone burning butt.
Back to your regularly scheduled space news.

Written on June 8, 2006 | Posted in Humor | No comment

News From Around The Internet: Dateline Jan 23, 2006

The new edition of Space Review is out.
Chris Gainor talks about the Science we gained from Apollo, and what more we could get out of the Vision
Jeff Foust reviews Chasing Hubble’s Shadows, by Jeff Kanipe
Taylor Dinerman discuss the difference of opinion between NASA and ESA
Mark Trulson (from Out of the Cradle), interviews Patrick J. [...]

Written on January 23, 2006 | Posted in Humor, NASA | No comment