See the world as a space operator sees it–FREE!

Microsoft Research released an updated version of the WorldWide Telescope software a few days ago. It’s a Google Sky-type application that’s downloadable to your Windows machine. And it’s free. If you want to see the Earth and space as a space operator sees it, then spend lots of time with this application. I will admit […]

Reserved Perceptions in Military Space operations–Part 3

No reservations about reservists Let me start this (warning) LENGTHY post in this series of posts by stating I’m not bashing reservists. I’ve worked with many, especially in my last job, and they are impressive people. The majority of them are motivated internally. They take care of themselves—running, exercising, and staying proficient—without the constant nattering […]

Three new ways to get imagery

The Atlantic posted an excellent article on 7 Jan about the three newer members to the satellite imagery community: Skybox, Urthecast, and Planet Labs. All are attempting to do very similar things, but they seem to be going about their attempts differently. Urthecast is using the International Space Station as its “camera tripod” for its […]

The “Fake” Stuff

This is my Clearancejobs.com post about Bigelow Aerospace’s latest job posting for their “astronaut-in-space simulation studies“ program. Click on the title to find out more: “The “Fake Stuff”–work as a fake astronaut.”

Why Space Matters: GEO Satellite operations, Part 4–Communicate

“…You gotta reach out – Reach out and touch someone…” The last lesson showed how a geosynchronous (GEO) satellite can essentially “hover” over a particular area of the Earth. Almost as if a physical rigid connection keeps them moving together. This is because the GEO satellite’s orbit matches the speed of the Earth’s rotation, giving […]