Recent content by James Parker

Is this something we would want to hit in 2028?

NASA has shown little capability to perform human exploration in the 21st century. Why not just contract SpaceX to do a manned Mars mission? They offer the highest chance of success with the lowest cost and the greatest simplicity.

Reminds me of the space race of old. A contest of government systems. Who can get the job done first? The autocratic regime of China, or a democratic regime of the USA? Whoever lands first in this century has an argument for being better able to move the needle.

Can you report more on the commit criteria? Which one was tripped and what does this criteria look like going forward? SpaceX commented about rethinking some elements. I wonder if they should have built the tower further away from the control center and key facilities, so they could loosen...

If the SpaceX lander is ready before Gateway is functional and Artemis III is ready, SpaceX could go direct to the Moon with their Starship stack, provided that it can be human-rated in time. Just pay Elon & he'll get it done.

The regulatory environment is about to get 100% better. Probably just did. More cash & contracts may also be in the offering, including a Mars contract. This could be a very active period for SpaceX and Starship. What can they accomplish in the next 4 years? Moon landing using Starship...

You can book a launch right here! :) https://www.spacex.com/rideshare/ Afraid this is the price of progress, sir. At least we have a way to get more telescopes up there with better economy.

Since when are astronomers the preeminent experts on climatology? I understand how megaconstellations will hinder astronomy. Clearly, the benefits outweigh this unfortunate side-effect. It sounds like astronomers know this and some are trying to pull in the far-more-serious matter of ozone...

I like the part about not relying on nostalgic relationships with legacy contractors. There are companies with brilliant engineers and leaders who are personally driven to get stuff done. SpaceX and Blue Origin are 2 such launch companies. SpaceX can handle any transportation need with Blue...

Guess that booster isn't getting reused anytime soon. But it might belong in a museum.

This is why we fasten our seatbelts.

I read the letter that underpins the lawsuit. Looks like the whole thing is BS. The letter bemoans a lack of EDI initiatives and denounces Elon's Tweets. That's it. Whistleblowers are protected from termination for reporting criminal acts or sexual harassment. But these guys are simply...