When is a mission statement not a mission statement? When it’s a paragraph.
U.S. Space Force: Know Thyself?
Category: United States Space Force
The Space Development Agency: So Far, So Good
Three years after the Space Development Agency’s “Industry Day,” that military organization appears to be reaping some rewards. Is it the beginning of the end of the “Acquisitions Death Spiral?”
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.
The Office of Space Commerce: Coming to Terms with Space Operations
The Office of Space Commerce could be the best thing to happen to the space industry in a long while. But, as its director observes, it’s not all cotton candy.
National Security Space Launch: Phase Trois
Phase 3 of the DoD’s National Space Security Launch program is supposed to help the U.S. keep pace with a “pacing challenge.” Inevitable questions arise.
Behind in the Space Race: U.S. Military vs. U.S. Space Industry
U.S. commercial operators conduct more space operations than those in the U.S. military, but China’s space activities are the concern?
Imbalance of Space Power: Russia and Ukraine
What is space power? Is it merely owning a bunch of satellites and rockets? Ukraine is providing a peek at space power’s future.
Space Domain Awareness: Moving Towards Global and Commercial Needs
Commercial satellite deployment activity and plans highlight the fact the U.S. government and the world don't have plans or means to provide the necessary space domain awareness services.
Pretense of Competition: U.S. National Security Space Launch
There’s little disagreement that rocket science is hard. But why insist on ineffective programs that make it harder while limiting the competition?
Examining 2021 Space Industry Trends
Contemplation is healthy for the soul, even if it's regarding the space industry.
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