The Realities of Launch vs. Unreasonable Expectations

How realistic is it to believe nothing will go wrong with a rocket's first launch? While some companies do well, history demonstrates reasons to think different.

India’s Space EO/RS Denied: Intentions and Process

Some Indian residents have that sinking feeling–literally. However, the Indian government seems at odds with itself to help them, even though it has the technology.

Space Industry Opportunities and Follies

I’ve got neither the looks nor the brains, but there are a lot of opportunities. Beware, though, folly is opportunity’s constant companion.

Indian Launch Industry: OneWeb Provides a Big Hint

Maybe NSIL’s launch of OneWeb’s satellites points to a future in which both companies can update their Peanuts wardrobes?

3Q21 Orbital Space Launch Review

How many orbital rockets did each nation launch during 2021's third quarter? And do the launches indicate a vibrant commercial market?

What’s Rad in the Suborbital Spaceflight Business?

How concerned about radiation do suborbital spaceflight passengers need to be? And two more nations are pushing their space programs to commercial companies.

Focus On: ULA’s Challenges, Part 3

The last of a ULA analysis series. ULA's strategic plan is dissonant with reality. What changes must it make? Can it?

Running out of (Reliable) Rockets

Murphy hasn't forgotten about Rocket Lab.

India’s ASAT Stamp; India’s Private Space Sector Efforts

Remember when India launched an anti-satellite missile at the beginning of 2019 and successfully destroyed a target satellite? It was...

India, the Pandemic, European Entrepreneurs

India's ISRO provides the reason for no 2020 launches so far, and where exactly are the European entrepreneurs for space?