Tag Archives: Rocket

Blue Origin – Expecting A Lot Of Launches

Posted on 30 April 2018 by E.M.Smith

Blue Origin had another launch today. OK, they put a mannequin in a capsule they had launched before and did it on a reused rocket. A nice incremental step, but not really that big a deal, IMHO. Their engine build plans seem more interesting… Continue reading →

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Flying Kiwis In Space!

Posted on 11 July 2017 by E.M.Smith

New Zealand joins the Space Faring Nations with the launch of the Electron rocket from “Rocket Lab”. Flying Kiwis, who knew… Continue reading →

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Amazon and Reusable Rocket Launch / Landing

Posted on 25 November 2015 by E.M.Smith

Jeff Bezos has a win with a reusable rocket launch and landing. Then some comments per Russia and our dependence on them for space gear and flights. Continue reading →

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Qassam Kazzam and Laser Slayer

Posted on 21 November 2012 by E.M.Smith

A thought about a ‘modest suggestion’ for Israeli anti-missile defenses discovered a reference to some existing history. Leaves me wondering the current state of the art. Continue reading →

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