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Long-form explainers on orbital mechanics, the space economy, and the technology driving the new space age.
How to Get Into Astrophotography in 2026 (Without Spending $5,000)
Astrophotography used to require a $5,000 setup and a year of learning. In 2026, you can capture publishable deep-sky images for under $500. Here's the path.
Read →Kessler Syndrome: The Cascading Debris Risk in Low Earth Orbit (2026 Reference)
Donald Kessler proposed the cascading collision idea in 1978. In 2026, with 7,500+ active satellites and 34,000+ tracked debris objects in LEO, the idea is no longer theoretical. A reference-grade exp…
Read →Orbital Shells 101: Why LEO, MEO, and GEO Are Not Interchangeable
An accessible, concrete guide to the orbital shells — LEO, MEO, GEO, HEO, and cislunar — with altitudes, speeds, use cases, and the engineering tradeoffs that put each satellite where it is.
Read →How Cheap Is Starship V3 Really? A Plain-English Look at the 2026 $/kg-to-LEO Math
Starship V3 debuted Flight 12 in May 2026. We break down the new $/kg-to-LEO economics, what Raptor 3 reuse actually changes, and why every commercial space math is being rewritten.
Read →How the Space Economy Will Reshape Everyday Life, Risk, and Power
Satellites now time your trades, route your packages, and watch your fields. A look at how the space economy is quietly rewriting life, risk, and power on the ground.
Read →Understanding Low Earth Orbit: Where the Action Is
An accessible guide to Low Earth Orbit — the most active region of space, what lives there, why altitudes matter, and what's coming next.
Read →The Hohmann Transfer: Why It's Everywhere in Spaceflight
Walter Hohmann published his transfer orbit idea in 1925. A century later, it's still how most spacecraft get from one orbit to another. Here's why.
Read →The LEO Economy in 2026: Who's Making Money and How
A snapshot of the commercial Low Earth Orbit economy in 2026 — who the major players are, where the revenue comes from, and what's coming next.
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