The new issue of The Space Review begins with Taylor Dinerman discussing the battle within the government over how to upgrade its satellite reconnaissance systems: Spy satellites lose their mystique.

Jeff Foust reviews the situation with various space advocacy organizations and campaigns at a time when major decisions on space policy are being made: Dysfunctional space advocacy.

Stephen Ashworth provides a vigorous response to the recent Space News op-ed attacking space tourism : Space tourism is no hoax.

Dwayne Day reports on a PETA protest in DC over NASA research plans for radiation tests with monkeys: Gorilla theater.

Jim Gagnon offers some ideas on how to spark private development in space: A good old-fashioned space rush.