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 Realities of Launch vs. Unreasonable Expectations
Category: National Security Space Launch
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.
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?
No Rockets, No Fly: ULA’s Weird Predicament
What's the similarity between ULA's rockets and toilet paper (aside from being one-time use)? What might it mean for the U.S. launch market?
Focus On: ULA’s Challenges, Part 2
The second part of an earnest look at ULA’s challenges. And SpaceX released a Starship "flight plan," which is interesting, but aspirational (this week).
DoD Dreams of Grandeur and Influence in Commercial Space
DOD’s vision of how commercial space markets work seems to be generated from a standpoint of self-importance. But history and current healthy markets diverge from the DoD’s vision--thankfully.
Focus on: U.S. Launch Markets & the CEO’s Lament
This is not the first time we've heard the launch market can't support new players. Do reasons for that assertion make sense? Maybe for ULA.
Process, Control, the SDA’s SpaceX Selection
Expect more crocodile tears and handwringing from lawmakers as SDA bypasses NSSL for cheaper, more-responsive, launch prices.
France’s Air & Space Force; SMC’s Market Panel
Last week France renamed the French Air Force (l'armée de l'Air) to the Air and Space Force (de l'armée de l'Air et de l'Espace), which...
York Gets SDA Job; Airbus Sees U.S. Government Opportunity
While it’s not clear from the story, York may be using its “S-Class” satellite bus for the SDA...
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