Iran unveiled a new (mostly) solid-propellant space launcher, the Zoljanah! But it looks….different than the other space launchers. Besides having a new fuel type, the Zoljanah may not have many IRGC or military fingerprints on it, indicating that the Iranian solid-propellant programs are robust and expansive. Jeffrey and Aaron talk Iranian space programs, civilian vs. …
Nuclear Learning
by | 2021-02-16 | No Comments
Quotes of the week: “Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.” –Benjamin Franklin “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” – Dr. Seuss “The more places you’ll go, the more you’ll learn.” — …
Crass and Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament
by | 2021-02-14 | No Comments
[Any opinions expressed in this post are mine alone.] In December, two members of Crass, Penny Rimbaud (drums) and Steve Ignorant (vocals) generously took the time to speak with me for this article, which Jeffrey agreed to publish. [Because it’s fucking awesome! Ed. ] Much has been written and said about Crass, which formed in …
George Shultz
by | 2021-02-08 | 1 Comment
Quote of the week: “The Strategic Defense Initiative in fact proved to be the ultimate bargaining ship. And we played it for all it was worth.” – George Shultz A great human being, George Shultz, has died after a long life extraordinarily well lived. Arms controllers owe him a significant debt of gratitude. The 1987 …
