Today was a day of lengthy conversations on many topics. One that I’m still wrestling with is the question: “what is the role of vertical integration in the private space industry?” Currently, space tech companies seem to employ vertical integration significantly more than other industries. This phenomenon is especially well... [Read More]

In almost any undertaking, there is the ‘right’ way to do it … and a way that works best. The trick to being effective is to realize that the two aren’t always the same, and when that Often, knowing when ‘right’ is not best comes from experience. In almost any... [Read More]

Some thoughts prompted by two articles expressing opposing views of asteroid mining: Writing quality is more important than most people will consciously admit. I sometimes find myself having to fight the urge to judge opinions purely on how well they are expressed. I suspect many people who like to think... [Read More]

Shameless Research Plug I wrote a blog post for our lab blog about on orbit servicing applications - you should check it out.

Sunday Stories (Saturday Stories slightly time-shifted due to satellite and redwood filled backpacking) Cool curiosity compilation - I would recommend you have your volume off.</p> I'm sure having huge anime eyes was one of the top engineering requirements You know the best way to streamline a government regulatory process? Not... [Read More]