Space policy roundup – Dec.29.13

A selection of space policy/politics related links:

Sci-Tech: Spike Aerospace developing supersonic biz jet

I’ve come across over the years a handful of ventures (e.g. Aerion® Corp.  and HyperMach) seeking to develop a commercial supersonic business jet. Here is a new one: Spike Aerospace

Spike Aerospace was founded by a small group of passionate engineers interested in international travel, and opportunities to make that faster and more efficient. They have spent the last 2 years designing a supersonic personal jet — the Spike S-512. This amazing team, with years of experience at Gulfstream, Eclipse and Airbus have designed a 12-18 passenger jet that flies at Mach 1.6 (1100 mph) — reducing flight time by 50%.

Fly Supersonic, Do More means being able to reach destinations around the world is less than half the time it currently takes. Imagine the impact on personal travel, business, investments and global opportunities if you could fly from NYC to London in just 3 hours, LA to Toyko just 5 hours or soon, London to Mumbai in just 4 hours.

Here’s an article about the project: Spike S-512 could be the world’s first supersonic business jet – Gizmag.com.

And a short promotional video:

AMSAT & ISS amateur radio news – Dec.29.13

Go to AMSAT News for the latest headlines about developments in amateur and student satellites and for updates about amateur radio on the ISS.

ANS 363 Weekly AMSAT Bulletin – December 28, 2013:
* FUNcube-1: One Month in Space
* CQ to Realign Publications, Launch New CQ Plus Digital Supplement
* Updated Dashboard Software now available for FUNcube
* FUNcube-1 High Resolution Graphs Available
* Popular Magazine Reports
* ISS ham video commissioning
* HamRadioNow: Low Cost Mobile APRS
* AMSAT-UK Announces Availability of the G0MRF 144 MHz Pre-amp Kit
* New Ham Radio Educational Video
* Star Comm Amateur Satellite Group Announces New “Got Grids? Award”
* Changes to FUNcube Data Warehouse Upload
* ARISS News
* Satellite Shorts From All Over

Space policy roundup – Dec.28.13

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Video: NASA “Space to Ground” update on ISS

Here’s a brief NASA video describing the latest activities on the International Space Station:

Everyone can participate in space