Avatar photoDouble Secret Probation: MDA Classifies Classification of STSS Cost

Space News asks, in an editorial, why MDA has classified basic budget and schedule information for the third Space Tracking and Surveillance System (STSS) satellite. Not only is the non-technical information classified, but the reasons for which it was classified also are classified. “Which,” Space News asks, “begs the question: Is the reason for classifying …

Avatar photoParis Negotiations Update 13: IAEA "Acquits" Iran; Hardliners Fighting Back

The IAEA report on Iran concludes that “All the declared nuclear material in Iran has been accounted for, and therefore such material is not diverted to prohibited activities.” Calling the report a “qualified acquittal,” a Western diplomat told Reuters that “the U.S. doesn’t stand a chance” of having Iran referred to the Security Council on …

Avatar photoColin Powell Resigns

Colin Powell has resigned. I’ve never understood the liberal affection for this man—he who let Bosnia burn, fought President Clinton on integrating homosexuals in the military and then lied to the United Nations about Iraqi WMD. Then there is My Lai. Don’t let the door hit your ass on the way, Colin.

Avatar photoParis Negotiations Update 12: Iran Deal Forthcoming

Iran has agreed to suspend enrichment. Tehran still must inform the IAEA. “A deal for a full suspension is done but the IAEA has not received a letter confirming it,” a diplomat told Reuters. “That’s also important that they would have a look at that and see what they signed on to.” No UF4 poduction, …