Space Future has been on something of a hiatus of late. With the concept of Space Tourism steadily increasing in acceptance, and the advances of commercial space, much of our purpose could be said to be achieved. But this industry is still nascent, and there's much to do. So...watch this space.
Uses False Logic to Press for NASA's Interest Against Taxpayers'
In an interview with _Space News_ (July 12, p 1) NASA Administrator
Dan Goldin stated his view that taxpayers should increase NASA funding in order to develop reusable launch vehicles that will lower the cost of access to space.
Industrial Bank of Taiwan invests $8 million, others to follow
Kistler Aerospace is the recipient of an $8 million investment by the Industrial Bank of Taiwan, one of seven banks approved by the Taiwanese finance ministry to invest a total of $50 million in a move to develop advanced space technology generally.
Exhorts government to 'help either no one, or everyone'.
On May 20th Andrew Beal, CEO of Beal Aerospace, a commercial venture to build a cheap expendable launch vehicle (
ELV) testified to the Senate. This is the transcript of his speech:
The official unveiling and static display of the Atmospheric Test Vehicle (ATV) of the "Roton" piloted launch vehicle under development by Rotary Rocket Inc is to be web-cast at www.rollout.org
Rotary Rocket Inc is currently front-runner in the race to develop private piloted launch vehicles - which will eventually be capable of carrying customers to and from orbit and beyond.