The Space Review

Original plans called for Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner to spend as little as eight days at the ISS, but its stay is now likely to last well over a month. A report on the issues causing the extension and the difficulties communicating them to the public. buff.ly/3XQ3zNW

In the second part of a series about the Thor rocket, Dwayne Day looks at operations of the Thor at Vandenberg Air Force Base and its legacy as a workhorse of the American space program for decades. buff.ly/3W81pI9

The space community has become more diverse, and brings with it new viewpoints and concepts. A new book offers an eclectic collection of essays on the topic of space and feminism, from art and architecture to astronaut interviews. buff.ly/3xLpL0Y

NASA and others are doing research on the space station to improve the health of astronauts for long stays in space. Such research has potential benefits extending the lives of people on Earth. buff.ly/4bqPb1O

There remains optimism for future commercial space markets, from commercial space stations to mining space resources. But those plans ignore the fact that the space industry has been built on providing data services to Earth. buff.ly/3VEl5Sx

The space shuttle represented not just a change in accessing space but also how NASA interacted with the public. A new book examines how the agency sought to involve the public more in spaceflight to help secure its support. buff.ly/45Ysh0J

The Thor missile turned into a workhorse launch vehicle for the Air Force in the early years of the space program, evolving into the Delta. A look at initial operations of Thor at Vandenberg Air Force Base thanks to new images of activities there. buff.ly/3Vz2Bmc

Last week marked the 20th anniversary of the first commercial suborbital human spaceflight by SpaceShipOne, a milestone that at the time appeared to open a new era. Instead, the field faces an uncertain future as spaceflight goes in other directions. buff.ly/3L16xYb

A new surge of government and commercial space activity is opening up the Moon for exploration and development. But that activity could interfere with aspects of the Moon that make it an ideal outpost for astronomy. buff.ly/3VN6ENa

The history of spaceflight offers plenty of material for makers of documentaries, but so does the frenzied modern era. A review of two documentaries screened at a recent film festival, one on Apollo 13 and the other on the commercial space race of today. buff.ly/4epRtkh

Ten countries have signed the Artemis Accords so far this year, as many as signed all of last year. A report on what is driving the growing interest in the document outlining best practices for responsible space exploration. buff.ly/4er8WJf

In early 1959, crews were preparing for what was to be the first orbital launch attempt from Vandenberg Air Force Base when things went wrong, with nearly tragic results. It shaped the Air Force’s space engineering processes. buff.ly/3VxiHg7

An Indian startup successfully carried out a suborbital test of a launch vehicle last month. Butt, despite this milestone, Indian companies face many obstacles entering the commercial launch industry. buff.ly/3RmZjBd

During the Cold War, the NRO explored options for obtaining reconnaissance photos rapidly in a crisis, most of which relied on existing launch systems. One concept would have instead involved a “Franken-rocket” launched from a fighter jet. buff.ly/3yZXAvr

NASA announced last week it is changing how it operates the Hubble Space Telescope after one of its three remaining gyros malfunctioned, which came as the debate about a private servicing mission reached a crescendo. buff.ly/3KF8Os1

The World War II-era carrier USS Hornet played a role in space history by serving as the recovery ship for Apollo 11 and 12. A book about the carrier includes rare photos of its work on those missions. buff.ly/3VuxPLB

Two meetings earlier this year examined governance issues regarding space resources. Some notes from those meetings and the potential for coming to agreement on a regime covering their use. buff.ly/3V2b9BO

There has been little progress at the United Nations on space security issues, as seen in a pair of recent Security Council debates, as space security is being held hostage to geopolitics among China, Russia, and the United States. buff.ly/3V7Y7Da

NASA and Boeing will try again Wednesday to launch Starliner on a crewed test flight after recent problems with the spacecraft and its launch vehicle. A look at the latest delays for a program that has suffered more than its share of problems. buff.ly/3KvVYw2

Last week marked the fifth anniversary of the first SpaceX launch dedicated to its Starlink constellation, which now has more than 6,000 satellites in orbit. Starlink has, over those five years, had impacts from business to geopolitics. buff.ly/3UZPVER