The Space ReviewArticles, essays, and commentary about all facets of space explorationKnights in shining armor- June 9, 2008 Interest in space solar power has grown in the last year, in large part because of a study of the concept performed by a Defense Department office. Dwayne Day argues, however, that this enthusiasm is largely misplaced, given the lack of clout possessed by this office as well as the significant technical challenges space solar power still faces.http://www.thespacereview.com/article/1147/1 Space policy questions and decisions facing a new administration- June 9, 2008 The next president will face a number of major issues related to space policy upon taking office next January. Eligar Sadeh examines those issues as discussed at a forum earlier this year.http://www.thespacereview.com/article/1146/1 Review: The Universe in a Mirror- June 9, 2008 The Hubble Space Telescope has survived a long series of technical and programmatic challenges to become perhaps the most revered telescope or spacecraft in history. Jeff Foust reviews a book that provides a new history of the space telescope and its place in astronomy.http://www.thespacereview.com/article/1143/1 Senator Schumer and the European missile defense sites- June 9, 2008 How important are European missile defense sites given Iranian missile and weapons development Taylor Dinerman draws historical analogies to the early Space Age to make his case.http://www.thespacereview.com/article/1145/1 The so-so space debate- June 2, 2008 Last Friday representatives of the three remaining major presidential candidates gathered in Washington to discuss space policy. Jeff Foust reports that the discussion ended with many of the questions about the candidates' policies left unanswered.http://www.thespacereview.com/article/1142/1 How to become a presidential hero- June 2, 2008 What's the best way for a presidential candidate to distinguish himself or herself on the campaign trail Greg Zsidisin contends that one way it to proclaim themselves as both a supporter of space exploration and a reformer of NASA.http://www.thespacereview.com/article/1141/1 Blocked sale exposes the neglect of Canada's space program- June 2, 2008 Last month the Canadian government blocked the acquisition of its largest space company, MDA, by an American firm. Chris Gainor argues that the decision now puts the spotlight on the government and its neglect of Canada's space program.http://www.thespacereview.com/article/1139/1 China and Taiwan together on the space station- June 2, 2008 Relations between China and the US, as well as China and Taiwan, have been a source of tension for some time. Taylor Dinerman suggests that one way to improve those relations would be to invite both countries to participate on the ISS.http://www.thespacereview.com/article/1140/1 |