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Rand Simberg
Rand Simberg is a recovering aerospace engineer and a consultant in space commercialization, space tourism and Internet security. He offers occasionally biting commentary about infinity and beyond at his weblog, Transterrestrial Musings.
Whether or Not Obama Focuses on Economy, It Gets Worse
The problem is not that Obama doesn't spend enough time on the economy — his philosophy isn't capable of (or interested in?) stimulating growth anyway.
Barack’s Socialist Mop
The crowd loved Obama's (faulty) mop metaphor, as it played well to the willfully uninformed partisan.
Iranian Nuke Crisis Creates Giant Headache for NASA
The Kremlin's relationship with Iran may seriously interfere with U.S.-Russian cooperation in space.
Two Anniversaries and Our (Private Sector) Future in Space
The anniversaries of Sputnik and SpaceShipOne point the way forward for the private exploration of space.
Panel Recommends Major Changes in Space Policy
Extending the life of the space shuttle and encouraging private space companies are two options being considered.
A Giant Leap for Commercial Spaceflight
A satellite put in orbit by the first privately funded liquid fueled rocket may signal the end of NASA dominance of the heavens.
Obama and Munchausen’s Syndrome By Proxy
Making the patient sick in order to aggrandize power? That might explain the president's policies.
A ‘Right-Wing,’ ‘Christian’ Hate Crime
The Holocaust Museum shooter has absolutely nothing to do with the labels he's been given.
New NASA Administrator Will Have His Hands Full
Charles Bolden will have to address some immediate questions about the future of America's space program.
It’s ‘Make or Break’ Time for NASA
NASA must meet enormous challenges in the coming post-shuttle era.
