From Earth to the Moon?

I am not sure what to make of the video above. The cannon launcher seems like a bit of a joke, especially in the backyard setting, but it could also work. And the inventor is asking for money to make it all a reality (see last paragraph of this post for details and link). It’s […]

Have Anozer Zatellite–Zey’re Waifehr Thin.

Just another post, this one from Geekquinox on Yahoo! News, about small satellites. There is a seemingly simultaneous up-swell of inexpensive satellites becoming available to the masses. These satellites aren’t very big (about the size of a cell phone) and won’t last very long. But a theoretical $300 will buy a person that space-nerd cred […]

Satellite Kits=Cheaper Satellites?

This TMCNet post points to SEA (Systems Engineering and Assessment, Ltd), a United Kingdom company that’s trying to make micro-satellites smaller and cheaper. They’re latest project is an OmniSat kit. The kit is supposed to be modular but flexible. What SEA is providing, is a common micro-satellite bus (you can read more about what a bus […]

“New Space” Companies Might Equal New Jobs? Even for Vets?

This is another of my Clearancejobs.com posts about the possible jobs the new generation and start-ups of space launch and satellite companies might offer. But, are all of them really accepting of old military space operators into their baby-faced ranks? If you’re interested, please read: “Going from Government or Military to Space Startups.”

SpaceX and SES: A Launch Story

SpaceX is accomplishing some very important work in the world of space launch, and meeting some very critical milestones. But for SpaceX to be successful, it’s helpful to have a willing and patient partner during their activities. That’s where SES comes in to play. This very good article on Via Satellite’s site tells the tale […]