Permission to Leave the Planet
Isar Aerospace reaches orbit, giving Bavaria a reason to cheer and Europe a reminder that rockets need ambition, engineering—and a manageable amount of paperwork.
Space Policy
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The Wrong Kind of Rocket Man
A sharp essay on why useful disruption can provoke more hostility than failure, especially when Elon Musk is involved.
When Space Gets Crowded: The Hidden Limits of a New Space Age
A crowded orbital era brings less glamorous problems into view: traffic, debris, coordination, and the cost of success.
A New Chapter at NASA: Welcoming Jared Isaacman
Jared Isaacman’s arrival at NASA signals a possible shift in how public ambition and private speed meet in space.
Orbit Under Oversight: The Transatlantic Fight Over Space Regulation
As space becomes commercial and crowded, Europe and America are beginning to argue over who gets to write the orbital rulebook.
Enabling Competition in the Commercial Space Industry: Implications and Global Context
America’s commercial space policy is becoming a global competition strategy, not just an industry support program.
The FAA's Rocket Blockade: A Tale of Bureaucracy and Space
The FAA’s role in launches raises a hard question: when does safety oversight become a brake on space progress?
Space Law: The Final Frontier of Legal Jurisdiction
Space law is moving from abstract treaty language toward urgent questions about ownership, liability, and commercial behavior.