September 14, 2022 Quick space links
Links courtesy of BtB’s stringer Jay, who does the trolling on Twitter so I don’t have to. Commentary however is mostly by yours truly.
- Startup to use Google-developed technology to provide laser satellite internet capabilities
Much of this work is presently for the military, so details are sparse.
- Boeing’s Starliner crew transport vehicle for sale for $350K, in a parking lot in Cocoa Beach
The picture is astonishing. This is nothing more than a souped-up small RV, built to move the astronauts to the launchpad. The price, $350K, seems quite high. It is also remarkably weird that Boeing is selling it like this. Check out the for-sale sign, in the window dashboard.
- Firefly wins NASA launch contract
The contract is for a five-year period with a maximum payment of $300 million. The award also suggests that NASA is very confident Firefly’s not-yet-flown Alpha rocket will successfully reach orbit on its next launch attempt, now scheduled for September 19th.
Links courtesy of BtB’s stringer Jay, who does the trolling on Twitter so I don’t have to. Commentary however is mostly by yours truly.
- Startup to use Google-developed technology to provide laser satellite internet capabilities
- Boeing’s Starliner crew transport vehicle for sale for $350K, in a parking lot in Cocoa Beach
- Firefly wins NASA launch contract
Much of this work is presently for the military, so details are sparse.
The picture is astonishing. This is nothing more than a souped-up small RV, built to move the astronauts to the launchpad. The price, $350K, seems quite high. It is also remarkably weird that Boeing is selling it like this. Check out the for-sale sign, in the window dashboard.
The contract is for a five-year period with a maximum payment of $300 million. The award also suggests that NASA is very confident Firefly’s not-yet-flown Alpha rocket will successfully reach orbit on its next launch attempt, now scheduled for September 19th.