The end of the shuttle doesn’t mean the end of NASA, but it does represent an opportunity to rethink what a relevant human spaceflight program should be. (credit: NASA/KSC)
Avoiding "the end" of NASA
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In the last several weeks many have claimed that the retirement of the shuttle is tantamount to the end of NASA human spaceflight, or even NASA itself. Justin Kugler argues while that isn't the case, we're in danger of repeating the same mistakes of the past.
http://www.thespacereview.com/article/1901/1
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In the last several weeks many have claimed that the retirement of the shuttle is tantamount to the end of NASA human spaceflight, or even NASA itself. Justin Kugler argues while that isn't the case, we're in danger of repeating the same mistakes of the past.
http://www.thespacereview.com/article/1901/1
An enduring value proposition for NASA human spaceflight (part 1)
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The end of the shuttle program has created uncertainty about NASA's long-term future. In the first part of her analysis of the situation, Mary Lynne Dittmar says the lack of a compelling and enduring value proposition for human spaceflight is at the root of this problem.
http://www.thespacereview.com/article/1903/1
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The end of the shuttle program has created uncertainty about NASA's long-term future. In the first part of her analysis of the situation, Mary Lynne Dittmar says the lack of a compelling and enduring value proposition for human spaceflight is at the root of this problem.
http://www.thespacereview.com/article/1903/1
Still eyeing the lunar prize
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It's been nearly four years since the Google Lunar X PRIZE was unveiled, and no team had won it, or even appears reasonably close to winning it. Jeff Foust reports on some recent developments among the various teams, and discussions about what Google itself gets out of the prize competition.
http://www.thespacereview.com/article/1902/1
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It's been nearly four years since the Google Lunar X PRIZE was unveiled, and no team had won it, or even appears reasonably close to winning it. Jeff Foust reports on some recent developments among the various teams, and discussions about what Google itself gets out of the prize competition.
http://www.thespacereview.com/article/1902/1
An update on the proposed European Code of Conduct
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Michael Listner provides a brief update on the US government's consideration of a proposed European "code of conduct" for space activities.
http://www.thespacereview.com/article/1900/1
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Michael Listner provides a brief update on the US government's consideration of a proposed European "code of conduct" for space activities.
http://www.thespacereview.com/article/1900/1
Review: Falling to Earth
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Among the Apollo astronauts least remembers are those who flew to the Moon but remained in the command module while their crewmates walked on the Moon. Jeff Foust reviews a memoir by one of those astronauts, who experienced highs and lows after his flight.
http://www.thespacereview.com/article/1899/1
If you missed it, here's what we published in our previous issue:
Could commercial crew become less commercial?
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A proposed change in how NASA will contract for the next round of its commercial crew development program has generated considerable opposition from industry. Jeff Foust reports on the planned change and concerns it could be the first step to more significant changes in the program.
http://www.thespacereview.com/article/1898/1
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Among the Apollo astronauts least remembers are those who flew to the Moon but remained in the command module while their crewmates walked on the Moon. Jeff Foust reviews a memoir by one of those astronauts, who experienced highs and lows after his flight.
http://www.thespacereview.com/article/1899/1
If you missed it, here's what we published in our previous issue:
Could commercial crew become less commercial?
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A proposed change in how NASA will contract for the next round of its commercial crew development program has generated considerable opposition from industry. Jeff Foust reports on the planned change and concerns it could be the first step to more significant changes in the program.
http://www.thespacereview.com/article/1898/1
High expectations: Utopianism and cornucopianism in the early modern era and the Space Age
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Many aspects of space exploration, from the language of the Outer Space Treaty to concepts for space colonies, implied a future where space was free of national interests and sovereignty. John Hickman argues that such approaches are as doomed as the utopian visions of the New World centuries ago.
http://www.thespacereview.com/article/1897/1
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Many aspects of space exploration, from the language of the Outer Space Treaty to concepts for space colonies, implied a future where space was free of national interests and sovereignty. John Hickman argues that such approaches are as doomed as the utopian visions of the New World centuries ago.
http://www.thespacereview.com/article/1897/1
VASIMR and a new war of the currents
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The utility, or lack thereof, of a proposed electric propulsion system to enable Mars missions has been a major point of contention for some Mars exploration enthusiasts and will be discussed again at the Mars Society conference this week. Chuck Black finds a historical analogue to this debate.
http://www.thespacereview.com/article/1896/1
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The utility, or lack thereof, of a proposed electric propulsion system to enable Mars missions has been a major point of contention for some Mars exploration enthusiasts and will be discussed again at the Mars Society conference this week. Chuck Black finds a historical analogue to this debate.
http://www.thespacereview.com/article/1896/1
Another look: Falling Back to Earth
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Lou Friedman offers his perspective on the book "Falling Back to Earth" about the space policy of the George H. W. Bush Administration and its lessons for today.
http://www.thespacereview.com/article/1895/1
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Lou Friedman offers his perspective on the book "Falling Back to Earth" about the space policy of the George H. W. Bush Administration and its lessons for today.
http://www.thespacereview.com/article/1895/1
Current strategies towards air-breathing space launch vehicles
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A long-term vision for many aerospace engineers and others in the space community has been the
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A long-term vision for many aerospace engineers and others in the space community has been the
.development of a reusable launch vehicle that use atmospheric oxygen for some phases of its flight. John K. Strickland examines the current state of research and the potential future directions in this area.
http://www.thespacereview.com/article/1894/1
http://www.thespacereview.com/article/1894/1
My dear friend
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Dwayne Day discovers an unusual consequence of, and financial opportunity associated with, the retirement of the Space Shuttle.
http://www.thespacereview.com/article/1893/1
Until next week,
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Dwayne Day discovers an unusual consequence of, and financial opportunity associated with, the retirement of the Space Shuttle.
http://www.thespacereview.com/article/1893/1
Until next week,
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