Space

History of Research in Subgravity and Zero-G at the Air Force Missile Development Center, Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico 1948-1958

Background The foreword offers a very interesting perspective into the pre-Apollo era, where weightlessness, had not yet been achieved: "Weightlessness,…

January 25, 2019

National Near-Earth Object Preparedness Strategy and Action Plan, June 2018

Background The National Near-Earth Object Preparedness Strategy and Action Plan (Strategy and Action Plan) will improve our Nation’s preparedness to…

June 22, 2018

Soviet Plans for a Manned Flight to Mars, May 1985

Background Excerpt from the document: "Soviet statements indicate that the Soviets are planning a manned Mars mission from which they hope…

March 22, 2018

Review Of Laser Lightcraft Propulsion System, October 16, 2017, by Dr. Eric W. Davis

Background Laser-powered "Lightcraft" systems that deliver nano-satellites to LEO have been studied for the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL). The…

March 9, 2018

21st Century Propulsion Concept, April 1988 (Veritay Technology, Inc.)

Background According to the document: "This Phase I effort was intended to explore the Biefield-Brown effect, which allegedly converts electrostatic…

February 15, 2018

STS-107 – Columbia Disaster – February 1, 2003

Background On February 1, 2003, the Space Shuttle Columbia disintegrated upon reentering Earth's atmosphere, killing all seven crew members. The…

February 12, 2018

Shock Waves and the Origin of Life, January 1977

Background The current views on the origin of life on Earth are discussed briefly, with special emphasis on the chemical…

February 2, 2018

Autonomous Quality Space Imagery for LEO/GEO Space Situation Awareness, June 28, 2011

Background Quality space imagery is required for many new and innovative Low Earth Orbit (LEO)/Geosynchronous Orbit (GEO) missions including satellite…

December 27, 2017

Classified / Restricted Reports in NASA’s Technical Reports Server (NTRS), dated through 1980

Background According to NASA: "The NASA Scientific and Technical Information (STI) Program was established to support the objectives of NASA’s…

October 21, 2017

NASA OIG Investigation: Recovery of Possibly Historical 1969 NASA Data Tapes, December 4, 2015

Background This administrative investigation was initiated upon receipt of information from [[ REDACTED ]] NASA-OIG, who advised [[ REDACTED ]]…

September 21, 2017