May 3, 2019: Weekly Spatial Resolutions

Why China launches its rockets inland, while everyone else sticks to coastlines The answer in this article may not surprise those following China’s launch activities, and it makes sense. With enemies pretty much a stone’s throw away, Xichang, Jiuquan, and Taiyuan were all located inland, as far from those borders as practical. While Wenchang on […]

April 26, 2019: Weekly Spatial Resolutions

A Cremated Cat Will Be ‘Buried’ in Space for the First Time A mere $5000 is what it takes to send very little of a loved one, whether human or pet, to orbit. Depending on your state, this may actually be cheaper than normal terrestrial means of memorializing your loved ones. Lawmakers spar big-time on […]

April 5, 2019: Weekly Spatial Resolutions

Micah Zenko on the Dangers of the US Threat-Industrial Complex Why is this non-space article/interview at the top of the list? It’s because this is ALWAYS happening with U.S. space news. Mr. Zenko’s article highlights at the end of this interview just how non-critical journalism is about many of the stories put out. With some […]

March 29, 2019: Weekly Spatial Resolutions

Chinese startup OneSpace fails in first orbital launch attempt This company’s CEO likened his company to being China’s SpaceX. Which is certainly hopping on the “SpaceX of (insert nation’s name here)” bandwagon. But it seems after hopping on OneSpace has become the tambourine player in the back of the bandwagon. Not a great start. However, […]

March 22, 2019: Weekly Spatial Resolutions

Can the U.S. Save Alcantara, Brazil’s Cursed Spaceport? Everyone KNOWS the best, most thoughtful articles begin with a question. At least that’s what Popular Mechanics thinks. To answer the question, though: probably. Should the U.S. do so? No. Even if a certain orangutan in an ill-fitting suit gives its blessing for U.S. companies to do […]