Monthly Archives: June 2009

Excuses, Excuses

Posted on June 12, 2009 by Jonathan Goff

Sorry guys, I said I’d post the second half of that thought today (the one about how to use dual-launched EELVs for manned missions).  But I’m exhausted.  Been doing far too many cycles of stay up till 1am, then get … Continue reading →

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Random Thoughts: Pre-Depot EELV 2-Launch Unmanned Missions

Posted on June 12, 2009 by Jonathan Goff

A couple months ago, I had a friend run an interesting idea past me for a way of soft-landing serious sized payloads on the moon using existing launchers, even before full-fledged depots are operational. After looking at the idea, I … Continue reading →

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Alternate History Thought

Posted on June 9, 2009 by johnhare

guest blogger john hare I have a seriously adverse reaction to der Griffenshaft and the money and opportunity costs it represents. This is a what if post concerning the results that the $8B to date could have achieved if handled … Continue reading →

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Paging Senator Shelby

Posted on June 8, 2009 by Jonathan Goff

…I know there’s sometimes some confusion about names, but I’m pretty sure NASA isn’t short for Northern Alabama Space Administration. Someone ought to point that out to our Mr. Shelby.

Posted in COTS, NASA, Politics | 3 Comments

Popcorn Mitigation

Posted on June 8, 2009 by johnhare

guest blogger john hare I noticed an objection to reusing tanks in orbit again that struck me as minor. Insulation popcorning off the tank creates an orbital debris problem that is increasingly unacceptable. It would seem to me that an … Continue reading →

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Random Thoughts: Risk, Orbital Rendezvous, and Depots

Posted on June 4, 2009 by Jonathan Goff

[Ed: I’m pretty sure I’ve used this argument before, but didn’t see it on the blog, so I figured I’d put it down in writing even if it ends up being repetitive.] One of the most common criticisms I hear … Continue reading →

Posted in NASA, Propellant Depots, Space Development, Space Policy, Space Transportation | 24 Comments

Back Online sorta

Posted on June 3, 2009 by johnhare

john hare I’ve been without net access for a few months and still don’t have a valid email after moving out of the house. I don’t have anything interesting to post at this time, especially as I seem to have … Continue reading →

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