The winners of the next round of national security launches have been announced. The results reflect business as usual in American aerospace, which for decades has benefited established contractors.
Private Companies Are Powering the Future of Aerospace
For most of its history, American aerospace has been dominated by a few entrenched contractors, which has led to inflated prices and a lack of innovation. New entrants from the private sector have begun to change the status quo.
Congress Should Strengthen, Not Undermine, the Pentagon’s Chief Management Officer
In the very short amount of time the position has existed, the Pentagon’s Chief Management Officer has identified an impressive amount of savings within the Department of Defense. Despite this fact, members of Congress are moving quickly to eliminate the role, undermining meaningful reforms taking place.
Commercial Aerospace Takes the Lead
Over the weekend, Astronauts were launched from U.S. soil for the first time in nearly a decade.
Air Force Moves the Goalposts
After years of falling short, the Air Force has scrapped the 80 percent readiness threshold for four aircraft.
Best Principles for Infrastructure Investment
Any infrastructure stimulus bill considered in the future must implement a handful of core principles in order to ensure the best return on the taxpayers’ investment.
Amtrak Unworthy of Stimulus Funding
Years of poor performance and financial mismanagement at Amtrak did not dissuade legislators from providing funding in the first stimulus bill.
The Congressional JSF Caucus: A Logic-Free Zone
Legislators added $1.7 billion worth of earmarks to fund the acquisition of 16 JSFs.
Joint Strike Fighter’s Latest Problem: ODIN
ALIS, the F-35’s logistics system, has long been plagued with technical flaws. A new GAO report has predicted more of the same from its successor.
NASA’s Flawed Mission to the Moon
In an era of flourishing commercial alternatives, NASA should reevaluate the manner in which it pursues space flight.