Monthly Archives: March 2014

Surrendering in Space

Posted on March 29, 2014 by Paul Spudis

Last night the Fox News Channel ran a one-hour special report entitled Surrendering America.  The program focused on four major areas of national interest – ceding control of the Internet, reducing the U.S. military, restricting energy independence and our retreat … Continue reading →

Posted in space industry, space policy, space technology, Space transportation | 39 Comments

The Promise of Astronomy on the Moon

Posted on March 21, 2014 by Paul Spudis

In a new post over at Air & Space, I consider the history of efforts to conduct astronomical observations from the lunar surface.  Comment here if so inclined.

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Naming names

Posted on March 3, 2014 by Paul Spudis

Step right up and name that crater or mountain or molehill or patera (a fancy name for a saucer-like depression on Mars or Io)!  I mean, why not?  You’re a person, right?   You have rights!  Demand them!  Go name that … Continue reading →

Posted in Lunar exploration, planetary exploration, space policy | 8 Comments