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Video shows why rocket science is difficult. More fun news on the wide open frontier of space.

How Not to Land an Orbital Rocket Booster – Elon Musk posted a video of failed launches. You might call this a blooper reel. I prefer to call it: This is why rocket science is called rocket science. Enjoy the incidents of “rapid unscheduled disassembly”:   (Link: youtube=https://youtu.be/bvim4rsNHkQ00) As you chuckle at the failed recoveries, … Continue reading “Video shows why rocket science is difficult. More fun news on the wide open frontier of space.”

Vector Space Systems, another competitor, focused on small satellites

Previously mentioned Vector Space Systems here. A video at Behind the Black prompted me to dive deeper. Here’s what I found. 8/3/17 –  Behind the Black – Video of Vector test launch – Nice video of the second test launch from a new, private space company, Vector. Company does not have their guidance control system … Continue reading “Vector Space Systems, another competitor, focused on small satellites”

More on the open frontier of space; cool info from The Economist

The Technology Quarterly issue from The Economist for August 27, 2016 described the open frontier of space. Check out Remaking the sky. I think that’s behind their paywall, so you may need a subscription. Here are a few cool things I learned. A sudden light – Nice description of the SpaceX launch when they recovered … Continue reading “More on the open frontier of space; cool info from The Economist”

Cool stuff on the open frontier of technology: commercial drones, merchant ships without crews, and tiny satellites.

  Technology is advancing at mind-boggling speed: New rules for small drones allow commercial use of drones Drones as bold security guards Cubesats that can count all the cars in all the parking lots of a retailer Research underway for merchant ships that can travel the world without any crew members on board 8/30 – … Continue reading “Cool stuff on the open frontier of technology: commercial drones, merchant ships without crews, and tiny satellites.”

Astounding new technology has arrived. Astounding old technology is fading away.

Ponder the remarkable contrast. We see phenomenal breakthroughs in space exploration almost weekly. On the other hand, the production line for the 747, the plane that opened up world travel to the masses, is slowing down and could be shuttered in a couple of years. 7/26 – Satellite Today – Sky and Space Global Details Vision for … Continue reading “Astounding new technology has arrived. Astounding old technology is fading away.”

Updates on open frontier of private space exploration

I am fascinated by the wide open frontiers in so many areas of life. We’re at the point where private enterprises are taking the lead in space exploration. Here are several fascinating articles I’ve read recently on legislation to legalize space mining, how to colonize Mars, thumbsats (which are smaller than cubesats), and competition for launching … Continue reading “Updates on open frontier of private space exploration”

Wide open frontier, asteroid mining edition

As a break from the depressing daily news headlines, consider the incremental steps to figure out how to mine the abundant resources on asteroids. 7/17 – Space.com – Asteroid Mining Company’s 1st Satellite Launches from Space Station – Planetary Resources had a small satellite launched from ISS. It was a three unit cubesat measuring 30 … Continue reading “Wide open frontier, asteroid mining edition”

More good stuff on the open frontiers – 5/29

A few articles on the astoundingly open frontiers of technology and private space exploration. Technology 5/21 – Popular Mechanics – Brain Implant Lets Teraplegic Man drink Beer with a Robot Arm – Although this is a little bity step, consider what a huge leap it is from what could be done before. Sensors attached to a … Continue reading “More good stuff on the open frontiers – 5/29”

More good stuff on the open frontiers – 6/25

I read the news and see wide open frontiers in the worlds of publishing, technology, space, and energy. In terms of opportunities and growth, this reminds me of the wild west and homesteading days in the late 1800s. Here’s a few of the articles that stretched my understanding of this amazing world we live in. Perpetual … Continue reading “More good stuff on the open frontiers – 6/25”

More good stuff on the open frontiers — space, education, publishing- 1-20-14

New frontiers are wide open. Here is my latest list of articles on education (articles), publishing (1) and space (3 articles) that help me sort out the massive change around us: Education As I turn my near-sighted, feeble gaze across history, I see education as one of several major factors that lift people groups out of … Continue reading “More good stuff on the open frontiers — space, education, publishing- 1-20-14”

More good stuff on the open frontiers – 11-27-13

More good stuff on the open frontiers – 11-27-13 Education Via Meadia – Winter for Higher Ed– How would you handle a double-digit drop in volume over the last three years? That’s the status for one-fourth of private colleges.  Add in high uncertainty whether the enrollment trends will change. Space 11-26 – Space News – … Continue reading “More good stuff on the open frontiers – 11-27-13”