links for 2010-09-16

"I know, I know you’re all going to say why are you still going on about this. Well I’m interested to know if there is any longer term fallout". Very thoughtful post from Matthew Solle

Given that I don't like flying, it seems rather odd that I get excited by the prospect that I just might be able to get into space in my lifetime. Because sitting on top of a massive rocket is *so* much safer than commercial flights...

Old but gold. I'm going to miss working with Igor.

"Maybe we should be more honest about what we can and can’t do. Be more bullish about what we do well. Perhaps we should get over wanting to chase them everywhere (or corral them in one place behind a paywall)."