KosmicKris
@kosmickris.bsky.social
Unusual space lawyer, unlikely Professor, cricket watcher, snooker loopy and music lover. Strives to be a nice old sort (he/his). There will be the odd academic thought, but mainly this is personal nonsense (real life, professional stuff is on LinkedIn)
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KosmicKris
@kosmickris.bsky.social
· Jul 26
This is a deeply depressing read. Even has a bit of “scary China” thrown in for good measure.
This is what happens when norms and shared values get tossed. Everything comes into play. spacenews.com/a-double-sta...
This is what happens when norms and shared values get tossed. Everything comes into play. spacenews.com/a-double-sta...
A double standard about contamination is keeping us from verifying signs of Martian life
A double standard about contamination is keeping us from verifying signs of Martian life
spacenews.com
September 27, 2025 at 1:40 PM
This is a deeply depressing read. Even has a bit of “scary China” thrown in for good measure.
This is what happens when norms and shared values get tossed. Everything comes into play. spacenews.com/a-double-sta...
This is what happens when norms and shared values get tossed. Everything comes into play. spacenews.com/a-double-sta...
And again - German space investment...
Germany's Minister of Defence announced on 25 September that the country would invest €35 billion in space-related defence projects by 2030.
europeanspaceflight.com/germany-comm...
europeanspaceflight.com/germany-comm...
Germany Commits €35 Billion to Space-Related Defence Projects - European Spaceflight
Germany's Minister of Defence announced on 25 September that the country would invest €35 billion in space-related defence projects by 2030.
europeanspaceflight.com
September 26, 2025 at 2:30 PM
And again - German space investment...
Significant that Germany are investing heavily in space capacity.
#Planet to double capacity by opening a Berlin facility to build next-gen Pelican #satellites. Backed by a €240M #German gov’t deal + #NATO contract.
🔗https://spacewatch.global/2025/09/planet-to-open-new-satellite-manufacturing-facility-in-berlin-to-meet-growing-european-demand/
#SpaceWatchNews
🔗https://spacewatch.global/2025/09/planet-to-open-new-satellite-manufacturing-facility-in-berlin-to-meet-growing-european-demand/
#SpaceWatchNews
September 26, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Significant that Germany are investing heavily in space capacity.
I always love reading Dwayne's articles in the Space Review. They will always have something interesting in them.
September 26, 2025 at 2:23 PM
I always love reading Dwayne's articles in the Space Review. They will always have something interesting in them.
I genuinely believe that Star Trek: The Motion Picture is the most beautiful of all Star Treks. Even the artwork it produced and inspires is beautiful.
September 26, 2025 at 2:22 PM
I genuinely believe that Star Trek: The Motion Picture is the most beautiful of all Star Treks. Even the artwork it produced and inspires is beautiful.
"Very impressive application and we'd be delighted to have you help us. Just one question... you say there were only three reactors in Pripyat?"
Iran and Russia sign $25-billion deal to build nuclear power plants, state media says
Iran and Russia sign $25-billion deal to build nuclear power plants, state media says
The move comes as so-called snapback sanctions triggered by the European parties to the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran are set to return by the end of Saturday.
www.lemonde.fr
September 26, 2025 at 2:19 PM
"Very impressive application and we'd be delighted to have you help us. Just one question... you say there were only three reactors in Pripyat?"
I very much like the look of that Ashes squad. Packed full of quick bowlers and recognising that Pope is no longer a knock-in bet for No.3 #cricket
September 23, 2025 at 5:15 PM
I very much like the look of that Ashes squad. Packed full of quick bowlers and recognising that Pope is no longer a knock-in bet for No.3 #cricket
To cheer myself up, I’m making what can only be described as a decadent Ragu.
September 23, 2025 at 4:34 PM
To cheer myself up, I’m making what can only be described as a decadent Ragu.
Reposted by KosmicKris
All that royal flattery and five days later Trump tells the world that Britain's going to hell and London's governed by sharia law. To repeat: the scorpion always stings.
September 23, 2025 at 4:28 PM
All that royal flattery and five days later Trump tells the world that Britain's going to hell and London's governed by sharia law. To repeat: the scorpion always stings.
So much of the way we view umpires has been shaped by Dickie. He was a pioneer! But most of all, he very deeply loved the game. RIP Mr Dickie Bird.
September 23, 2025 at 4:31 PM
So much of the way we view umpires has been shaped by Dickie. He was a pioneer! But most of all, he very deeply loved the game. RIP Mr Dickie Bird.
A lovely morning working whilst listening to the new Divine Comedy on repeat. All the Pretty Lights shows that Hannon still knows how to put an entire life into a song.
September 19, 2025 at 9:43 AM
A lovely morning working whilst listening to the new Divine Comedy on repeat. All the Pretty Lights shows that Hannon still knows how to put an entire life into a song.
Reposted by KosmicKris
Progress MS-32/93P: A nice view of the approaching Progress; range to ISS is now less than 1 km
September 13, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Progress MS-32/93P: A nice view of the approaching Progress; range to ISS is now less than 1 km
This game has shown the power of “scoreboard pressure”. It has also shown the advantage of having a fit Jofra Archer and Adil Rashid in your side #cricket
September 12, 2025 at 8:18 PM
This game has shown the power of “scoreboard pressure”. It has also shown the advantage of having a fit Jofra Archer and Adil Rashid in your side #cricket
I genuinely think a cogent argument can be made for Neil Peart being the greatest rock drummer of them all. He was magnificent.
Remembering percussionist, lyricist & author Neil Peart (aka “Bubba”) of Canadian prog-rock trio RUSH on what would’ve been his 73rd birthday. His work & integrity continue to inspire me, as they have for most of my life. Raise a glass of something good tonight, in memory of The Professor.
September 12, 2025 at 7:43 PM
I genuinely think a cogent argument can be made for Neil Peart being the greatest rock drummer of them all. He was magnificent.
Last Night of the Proms is always near my birthday and is the gateway to Autumn.
Back in the days when there were things on BBC that I wanted to watch, it was also the starting point of the run up to the Christmas shows.
Back in the days when there were things on BBC that I wanted to watch, it was also the starting point of the run up to the Christmas shows.
LAST NIGHT OF THE PROMS TOMORROW, THIS IS NOT A DRILL #totp
September 12, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Last Night of the Proms is always near my birthday and is the gateway to Autumn.
Back in the days when there were things on BBC that I wanted to watch, it was also the starting point of the run up to the Christmas shows.
Back in the days when there were things on BBC that I wanted to watch, it was also the starting point of the run up to the Christmas shows.
It’s very early days, but this England Men’s White Ball #cricket side is starting to look very exciting. Buttler, Salt, Bethell, Brook, Jacks - you wouldn’t fancy bowling to any of them!
September 12, 2025 at 6:08 PM
It’s very early days, but this England Men’s White Ball #cricket side is starting to look very exciting. Buttler, Salt, Bethell, Brook, Jacks - you wouldn’t fancy bowling to any of them!
Frankly, Mower is up there among the Gods of Old. His performance in The Devil Rides Out alone ensures that.
Happy 86th Birthday to 🇬🇧British stage, radio, film and television actor and narrator #PatrickMower born #OnThisDay in Oxford, England
September 12, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Frankly, Mower is up there among the Gods of Old. His performance in The Devil Rides Out alone ensures that.
Reposted by KosmicKris
Hey, cool - this article cites my 2001 NASA-published monograph HUMANS TO MARS. (Not that I think the proposal it describes is workable.)
ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/20...
ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/20...
September 12, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Hey, cool - this article cites my 2001 NASA-published monograph HUMANS TO MARS. (Not that I think the proposal it describes is workable.)
ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/20...
ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/20...
And this may seem irrelevant at the moment. But:
1) EU and ESA convergence is inevitable.
2) UK is 3rd biggest contributor to ESA budget
3) EU will stop non-EU members from getting the goodies in lucrative contracts
4) UK will say "Hey, we're paying in... why aren't we getting a piece of the pie?"
1) EU and ESA convergence is inevitable.
2) UK is 3rd biggest contributor to ESA budget
3) EU will stop non-EU members from getting the goodies in lucrative contracts
4) UK will say "Hey, we're paying in... why aren't we getting a piece of the pie?"
Kai-Uwe is one of the very best thinkers on European space law (a key adviser behind the EU Space Act). Always worth listening to him if you are interested in how the EU moves forward in space exploration and how this will affect ESA (and by implication the UK's space strategy).
🚀 ESA at 50: What’s next for Europe in space?
Dr. Kai-Uwe Schrogl joins #SpaceCafeRadio to talk legacy, Strategy 2040 & the future of the European space ecosystem. 🎙️
🎧 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1911988/episodes/17610871
#ESA50 #SpacePolicy #EUspace
Dr. Kai-Uwe Schrogl joins #SpaceCafeRadio to talk legacy, Strategy 2040 & the future of the European space ecosystem. 🎙️
🎧 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1911988/episodes/17610871
#ESA50 #SpacePolicy #EUspace
September 12, 2025 at 11:54 AM
And this may seem irrelevant at the moment. But:
1) EU and ESA convergence is inevitable.
2) UK is 3rd biggest contributor to ESA budget
3) EU will stop non-EU members from getting the goodies in lucrative contracts
4) UK will say "Hey, we're paying in... why aren't we getting a piece of the pie?"
1) EU and ESA convergence is inevitable.
2) UK is 3rd biggest contributor to ESA budget
3) EU will stop non-EU members from getting the goodies in lucrative contracts
4) UK will say "Hey, we're paying in... why aren't we getting a piece of the pie?"
Kai-Uwe is one of the very best thinkers on European space law (a key adviser behind the EU Space Act). Always worth listening to him if you are interested in how the EU moves forward in space exploration and how this will affect ESA (and by implication the UK's space strategy).
🚀 ESA at 50: What’s next for Europe in space?
Dr. Kai-Uwe Schrogl joins #SpaceCafeRadio to talk legacy, Strategy 2040 & the future of the European space ecosystem. 🎙️
🎧 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1911988/episodes/17610871
#ESA50 #SpacePolicy #EUspace
Dr. Kai-Uwe Schrogl joins #SpaceCafeRadio to talk legacy, Strategy 2040 & the future of the European space ecosystem. 🎙️
🎧 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1911988/episodes/17610871
#ESA50 #SpacePolicy #EUspace
September 12, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Kai-Uwe is one of the very best thinkers on European space law (a key adviser behind the EU Space Act). Always worth listening to him if you are interested in how the EU moves forward in space exploration and how this will affect ESA (and by implication the UK's space strategy).