“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.”

Garbage Trucks for Satellites?

This article reads a bit like a press release for the German Aerospace Center (DLR). That’s probably because it is, but the Deutsche Welle post talks about all sorts of optimistic future projects, all accomplished by DLR as they support the European Space Agency (ESA). From cubesats to a “garbage truck for satellites,” it’s not […]

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 […]

Who uses the UN’s “Space Fleet?”

My Clearancejobs.com post is all about the United Nations’ “Disaster” Charter for tasking space assets quickly. I’ve written before about this charter and what it entails. What country found it necessary to activate it more than once? You might be surprised after you read: The UN “Disaster Charter”–What is it and who uses it?

The ESA’s Rosetta Satellite: The Sleeper Awakes

On 20 January, 2014, a European Space Agency (ESA) comet-chasing satellite woke up for work. According to this MSN.com article, the satellite, named Rosetta, was in hibernation for 31 months. The ESA’s Rosetta satellite is waking up to meet with a certain comet in May 2014. The “OK, I’m awake” signal was relayed to the […]