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Summer Internships
If you're not already onto it, there's still time to apply for some neat aerospace internships. Many have application deadlines at the end of January. Here's a couple I mentioned today on @aeroG:Blue OriginMasten Space S… -
Before the Flight It's Mysterious, After the Flight There's Video
Some time ago, I wrote about how those of you contemplating an aero career, especially manned spaceflight, might want to broaden your horizons beyond just NASA and big-government stuff. Since then, I've posted a few upd… -
Blogging and Other Ideas Can Help the Public Appreciate Space
After a successful launch (see earlier post), the Soyuz has reached the Station (right) and Anousheh has started blogging. We've needed a journalist in space for years and now maybe we're getting something even better. … -
Discussing Constellation, Space Technology Development on Eng-Tips
I've been looking for another opportunity to plug the Eng-Tips Forums, which I suspect many of you will find interesting, and maybe even a life-line if you ever find yourselves over your heads in a design project and nee… -
Update
Hi folks, I hope everyone's having a great summer, or winter, whichever the case may be! I haven't posted in a while but have responded to several of you through the comments. I'm glad to see some new members have sign… -
Rockets or Spaceplanes?
Herr Untriseptium left some questions about the relative merits of spaceplanes vs. rockets on the last post, so rather than hide a long answer in the comments I thought I'd make a new post to answer them. Regarding the … -
Rutan's Comments, SpaceShipTwo Progress Are Highlights of ISDC
Not surprisingly, SpaceShipOne designer Burt Rutan used his speech at the International Space Development Conference in Los Angeles last week to level criticisms at both NASA and the FAA. The Space Review has a good ove… -
First Launch - Falcon 1
After much anticipation and several delays, SpaceX finally launched its Falcon 1 today, only to see it quickly meet its demise. Apparently within the first minute of flight the rocket began a rolling motion and was lost… -
Falcon 1 First Launch Frustrations
"After analyzing data from the static fire countdown, we decided to postpone the launch. The vehicle is being lowered for further investigation. Once we have thoroughly checked out all systems, I will post a… -
Twenty Years After Challenger
Twenty years ago, I walked into Austin Aero with Cam, my CFII. A crisp but beautiful and sunny morning, as it was in Florida, I had been practicing under the hood (a big visor used to simulate instrument flight). I was…
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NASA Needs to Be High-Tech Again
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Summer Internships
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