by Gordon Roesler | Apr 16, 2025 | Blog
A year ago, the Chief of Space Operations for the US Space Force just wasn’t sure if the on-orbit refueling business was worth the cost. https://spacenews.com/saltzman-space-force-still-grappling-with-refueling-math/ Cost is one factor to be considered for...
by Gordon Roesler | Apr 13, 2025 | News
It appears that Jared Isaacman will be the new NASA Administrator. In his confirmation hearing, he indicated that he would commit NASA to a human mission to Mars, but also evaluate the potential for continuous human presence on the Moon. I would not have expected him...
by Gordon Roesler | Jan 20, 2025 | News
[Illustration of the 1997 ETS-VII autonomous docking mission. Credit: JAXA] With its SpaDex mission, India has demonstrated the ability to couple two satellites together in space without astronauts. You can read a brief discussion here:...
by Gordon Roesler | Jan 20, 2025 | Blog
[Concept for an in-space assembled telescope, from the NASA 2019 ISAT study. Credit: NASA] Two telescopes, operating in space, are transforming our understanding of the universe. The Hubble Space Telescope is known around the world for its breathtaking images of...
by Gordon Roesler | Jan 17, 2025 | Blog
[Starship on its sixth test flight. Credit: SpaceX] Within 24 hours, two of the largest rockets ever flown made impressive flights. Blue Origin’s New Glenn vehicle is the first rocket ever to achieve orbit on its maiden flight. SpaceX’s Starship flew for...
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