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Starship’s Bounty
The third test launch of Starship showed some progress. The test demonstrated more impressive technologies than a parabolic flight.
Mar 22
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John Holst
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A Book of Business Opportunities: A Look at “A City on Mars”
Wearing t-shirt pronouncements about getting to Mars is the easiest part of the undertaking. “A City on Mars” delves into the hard work (and provides…
Mar 14
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John Holst
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About China’s “Intelligence Satellites”...
A U.S. general presented some interesting statistics about China’s spaceborne intelligence capability. But his numbers seem…off?
Mar 7
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John Holst
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February 2024
Russia’s Nesting Satellite Problems
New processes and plans still won’t help Russia’s space industry build more satellites. More reasons come to the fore to explain why.
Feb 29
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John Holst
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Potential U.S. Space Force Changes
The USSF, its mission, training, and technology will change whether the service is ready or not.
Feb 22
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John Holst
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Moved Cheese: SpaceX’s 2024 Launch Goals
To no one’s surprise, SpaceX increased its launch goals for 2024 to 144 (up from 2023’s 100). Is it a realistic one, or has the pointy-haired boss made…
Feb 15
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John Holst
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Tootling Through SpaceCom 2024
I went to SpaceCom for a day last week and had a great time. I figured I’d write about it.
Feb 8
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John Holst
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A Tradition of Mission Support: A USSF Tale
Over four years have passed since the USSF’s founding. While it implements changes to technology and culture, it still hasn’t gained an ability to…
Feb 1
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John Holst
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January 2024
Spacecraft Operations Growth: a Case for Optimism?
If you’re already a spacecraft operations startup, you aren’t alone. If you have a wild idea for starting a spacecraft operations company, maybe you…
Jan 25
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John Holst
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A Future Without ULA?
A company placing itself on the market after a successful rocket launch doesn’t instill confidence in its business plan (or rocket). Will it survive its…
Jan 18
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John Holst
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2023: Pointing to 2024’s Space Activities
Lunar Activities, SSA, and Human Spaceflight: none of those are in this article. However, 2024 might look more inclusive.
Jan 11
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John Holst
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December 2023
Revisiting 2023 Space Industry Activities
Hard to believe that another year has gone by. Some space activity revisiting is in order.
Dec 21, 2023
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John Holst
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