Flying F-16s vs. Race Cars: A T-Bird Pilot’s Perspective

Former U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds pilot John “Slick” Baum recently completed a high-speed ride-along at Daytona International Speedway, highlighting the technical parallels between operating high-performance fighter jets and NASCAR stock cars. Baum, a former Lieutenant Colonel and current Chief Marketing Officer at Voyager Technologies, noted that the physical demands and focus required for both disciplines … Read more

Blue Origin Launchpad Repairs May Take Until 2028, Says NASA’s Isaacman

The High Stakes of Launchpad Resilience in the New Space Era The recent catastrophic failure of a Blue Origin New Glenn rocket during a hot-fire test at Cape Canaveral serves as a sobering reminder: in the race to reach the stars, the ground infrastructure is just as critical as the spacecraft itself. With NASA Administrator … Read more