Thoughts about space and my work. Not an active writer anymore so don't expect much.
What we learned from a contest to predict fMRI brain activity to movie viewing.
A look at regulatory and market hurdles shaping Starlink's path in India.
Parker Solar Probe's record‑breaking flybys and what they reveal about the Sun.
A recap of Starship's test flight outcomes and the next steps for recovery.
How New Glenn positions Blue Origin among heavy‑lift competitors.
Key milestones from Polaris Dawn and what the mission proved.
Why Starliner missed its return window and how Dragon fills the gap.
Progress on ocean landings and the push toward tower catches.
Engineering setbacks and schedule pressure for Boeing's crew vehicle.
An overview of India's human spaceflight roadmap and recent progress.
Reconstructing images from brain activity with just one hour of fMRI data using shared-subject models.
What the third test flight demonstrated and why it matters for Starship.
Milestones from the second Starship test and implications for iteration.
Upgrades for the next Starship stack ahead of another flight attempt.
NASA's priorities for exoplanet science and life‑detection missions.
How recent lunar milestones shift the competitive landscape.
What the first integrated Starship test achieved despite losses.
The legacy of the X‑15 program and early hypersonic research.
Regional space programs and the growing momentum across the Middle East.
The case for nuclear thermal propulsion and DARPA's new push.
What remained before the first integrated Starship test could fly.
Artemis I lifts off and marks a new era of lunar exploration.
Launch delays, troubleshooting, and the road to a successful Artemis I.
New launch systems aiming to compete with Falcon 9's cadence.
Where Falcon Heavy fits in the evolving heavy‑lift market.
A historical look at the Soviet space plane effort and its legacy.