The print edition of The Progressive has positive reviews of Paul Shambroom/’s collection of photographs, Face to Face with the Bomb, and Errol Morris/’ film, Fog of War. I reccomend both, especially Face to Face with the Bomb – not least because Paul has kindly allowed me to use his photograph of W87 warheads in …
NFIRE Delayed
by | 2004-03-10 | No Comments
Defense News.com (subscription) reports that MDA has delayed the Near Field Infrared Experiment (NFIRE) to early 2006. Victoria Samson wrote a nice summary for the CDI Space Security Update. NFIRE is a risk reduction effort for the space-based interceptor and will integrate a kill vehicle (KV) into the payload. The delay results from the bipartisan …
W. in Space
by | 2004-03-10 | No Comments
Tom Tomorrow has an interesting suggestion about the relationship between W.’s service record (as it were) and his Administration’s enthusiasm for all things space.
Transformational Satellite and Space-Based Radar in Trouble?
by | 2004-03-09 | No Comments
Looks like two major Pentagon satellite programs are facing real trouble on the Hill: Asked about the Transformational Communications Satellite (TSAT) and Space-Based Radar (SBR) programs, Lockheed Martin CEO Vance Coffman told Defense News that “the question will be, how soon can you get the funding behind them? I/’m not betting on a time frame.” …
