An critique of NASA: No vision equals no innovation.
That NASA (and our government) lacks vision is not necessarily a bad thing. For the first time in decades, this is leaving room for new and independent companies to move in and fill the vacuum left by NASA. In the end, I think we will be far better off.
The Russians have set the new date, April 5, for next manned Soyuz launch to ISS.
All systems go! Dawn did a camera and instrument checkout last week, in preparation for its summertime arrival at the asteroid Vesta.
The first death in space.
An evening pause: Forty-six years ago today Alexei Leonov became the first man to walk in space. This Soviet-era film shows practically the entire event, using footage from two cameras. Unfortunately, I don’t speak Russian and it is not subtitled. I’d love it if someone out there could provide a translation.
Several things to note as you watch:
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The mess from the NASA space war spreads: Three European space science missions are now on their own after the U.S. the space agency pulls funding.
Treasures from the Soviet Union’s space history.
After an almost seven year journey, Messenger has successfully entered orbit around Mercury. More here.
After years of travel, the probe Messenger finally goes into orbit around Mercury tonight.
Sour grapes: Satellite builders express contempt for MDA’s refueling plans for Intelsat orbiting satellites.
No surprise here. If Intelsat can extend the life of its satellites, than it won’t have to buy them as often from these builders, something the builders clearly don’t want.
Three astronauts return safely to Earth in Soyuz capsule.
The strange tale of the Lebanese space program.
