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Humans in space now14ISS 7 · Orion · Artemis II 4 · Tiangong 3
FLAGSHIP12/100LEO + Cislunar Progress — how far we are toward a self-sustaining cislunar economy, on a 0–100 scale. The flagship index.CADENCE135▼Launch Cadence Index — How busy is orbit, and are we on record pace?SPACEX49%▼SpaceX Dominance — How much of global launch is SpaceX?GROWTH65▲Space-Economy Growth — How fast is the real space economy growing?

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Thoughts, theories, and classic blogger hot takes on the state of spaceflight and our journey to a cislunar economy. Published here, syndicated everywhere.

May 29, 2026Was this the Most Consequential Week in Commercial Spaceflight?A mitigated success for SpaceX and an unmitigated disaster for Blue Origin have shifted the vibes once more. Who'd have guessed SLS would be the reliable piece of Artemis?May 12, 2026The Most Important Launches Still to Come in 2026We're almost halfway through the year, but there's an awful lot of meat left on the proverbial bone in spaceflight.Apr 21, 2026Welcome to the J Mission Power RankingsThe first edition of our recurring column in which we arbitrarily rank the big spaceflight players. Disagree? Angry? That’s the point, I’m sorry to say.Apr 13, 2026Let’s Talk About the Artemis II Vibe ShiftA flawless mission, indelible images, and a remarkable crew sure feel like they’ve completely transformed America’s relationship to its space program. Can you feel it too?Apr 8, 2026Welcome to J MissionHi, I’m Dakota: Writer, editor, and most importantly, spaceflight nerd. If you’re reading this, you’re probably one too — and if not, I hope we can get you there soon enough.