Obviously in the real world that we know, Space Stations have been around for a long time. In fact, the first space station was the Soviet Salyut-1, launched nearly a half-century ago, and led to
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Outbound Operational Plan for Space Migration: Space Telescopes
There are many advantages to Space Telescopes. They can be placed in orbits that keep them pointed at the same objects for a long, long time, allowing for the resolution of dim objects. And with
Read moreThor’s Day – Vikings in Space!
Did you know there is a Norwegian Space Agency? Well, there is! As much as I think I know the space industry, how did I miss it? It seems that they’ve been pretty busy for
Read moreBuilding a “Planet B” Is a Bad Idea? Nonsense.
In this article from Meghan Bartels at Space.com, she is of the opinion that we need to fix Earth before we go anywhere else. Of course, it’s easy to navel-gaze and think this way –
Read moreOutbound Operational Plan for Space Migration: Robots to Kuiper Belt
We’ve been on a trend of talking about all the places in the Solar System that we shouldn’t go, as they aren’t habitable. That leads to OPS.15, the robotic exploration of the Kuiper Belt. Named
Read moreOutbound Operational Plan for Space Migration: Robots to Mercury
As I discussed previously, Venus and Mercury are not high on my list of exploration goals, in regards to the Outbound mission. It’s not that they aren’t ultimately important, it’s that they aren’t well suited
Read moreOutbound Operational Plan for Space Migration: Robots to Venus
It may or may not occur to the reader that Venus and Mercury have not been early on the list of places to explore. The primary reason for that is the proximity of each to
Read moreASgardia Update #1
I’ve been perusing the Asgardia web presence, and it’s… interesting. I am very impressed with the level of obvious dedication the founder has put in place and the seriousness that is evident in the work
Read moreThor’s Day – Asgardia!
I was walking through building 4N at Johnson Space Center yesterday, and as I entered the lobby I could see scattered about multiple copies of the same magazine. It had a picture of a young
Read moreOutbound Operational Plan for Space Migration: Robots to the Outer Planets
Last time we discussed robotic Martian exploration, further building the operational infrastructure and experience base to move increasingly farther out into the Solar System. And what’s in the Outer Solar System? The Outer Planets, naturally.
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