ESA Chief Warns Against ‘Passenger’ Status in NASA-Dependent Space Race
European Space Agency head Josef Aschbacher argues that Europe must build its own human spaceflight capabilities to avoid being 'passengers' to shifting US policies.
Tag: Aerospace
The Cost of Paranoia: How the Cold War Pushed a JPL Co-Founder into China’s Arms
A look at how the McCarthy-era persecution of scientist Qian Xuesen shifted the balance of aerospace power and influenced modern electronic warfare.
Roscosmos Turns to Corporate Sponsors as Sanctions Hollow Out Russian Space Program
Facing billions in losses due to Western sanctions, Roscosmos is formalizing space advertising to offset budget shortfalls and declining launch numbers.
The Trillion-Dollar Gamble: Can Starship Finally Scale SpaceX’s Galactic Ambitions?
As SpaceX pivots toward AI and satellite infrastructure, the success of the Starship rocket remains the critical linchpin for Elon Musk's trillion-dollar valuation.