The Space Operator’s Manifesto–Part 1

Preface The following will all be the most important opinion—mine ;-). It’s my “Space Operator’s Manifesto.” It’s about a perspective missing in the United States Air Force—the one of the space operator. Before any of you get hot under the collar because you are a space operator, read my explanation first. You more than anyone […]

The “Surprise” Job Transition

Companies handle critical employment decisions in different ways. This is my Clearancejobs.com post relating the story of how one of the companies I worked for handled a decision concerning me. You can read it here: “Surprise Job Transition: Served with a Side of Pancakes.”

India Kickin’ Tail in Space

2013 and this last week have been full of successes for the Indian space programs. Just last week, after 20 years of effort, the Indians managed to lift a satellite into geosynchronous orbit. NVONews just posted yesterday a decent summary of Indian space activities. This is a good thing. It means the Chinese are looking […]

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 […]