2+ hour, 34+ min ago  (701+ words) Whatever mix of tools was actually used, an American pilot is alive, out of Iran, and back in friendly hands. Early in the year, I reviewed reports that a'Venezuelan guard who managed to survive the raid on Maduro's compound said…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (280+ words) Earlier this month, I reported that the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) had substantially revised its launch timing and mission scope for the Artemis program. These missions are geared to landing on the Moon. But how about staying there?...

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (253+ words) We have been following China's moves related to semiconductor chip manufacturing for some time, especially as it appeared to be rapidly building up its capacity. The U. S. took steps to contain that potential economic threat in 2024. However, it has become apparent…...

1+ mon, 4+ day ago  (1203+ words) The last time I reported on NASA, the Artemis program was completely overhauled to enable more frequent launches, allowing problems to be identified and solved more efficiently." The reboot is based on the successful Apollo lunar landing missions. To help…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (1079+ words) The Midwest is so cold that even the "Global Warming" jokes froze over. Last November, we'examined a controversial scientific report asserting that a vital Atlantic current could falter within decades, an event they claim'could trigger'a new Ice Age. This winter,…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (168+ words) The last time I wrote about billionaire entrepreneur and "Polaris Dawn" hero Jared Isaacman, he had been confirmed by the U. S. Senate to be the head of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The news was welcomed by many Americans,…...