Jeff has been involved in aerospace journalism since the mid 1990s. Prior to joining Aviation Week, Jeff served as managing editor of Launchspace magazine and the International Space Industry Report. He has been the editor and chief of Aviation Week's Aerospace Daily & Defense Report since 2007 and has been a regular contributor to Aviation Week magazine. He received his B.A. from the College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, Va.
A new study from the National Academies endorses exploration as NASA's primary goal, calling it "a form of science" if conducted properly. The Space Studies Board of the National Research Council performed the study, which explored the role science should play in NASA's plans to return astronauts to the moon by 2020 and prepare for landings on Mars and beyond.
The International Space Station's Expedition 11 crew has a "lengthy list" of experiments to conduct that will help enable long-duration missions by astronauts beyond Earth orbit, according to NASA Station Science Officer John Phillips. Phillips and Expedition 11 commander Sergei Krikalev will fly to the ISS onboard a Soyuz rocket on April 15. During their stay, "we will emphasize science that will lead us to go farther and longer into space," Phillips said during a press conference Feb. 3.
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is planning a second industry day Feb. 11 for the Walrus cargo-carrying hybrid airship program. Walrus is intended to demonstrate the feasibility of a large hybrid airship capable of carrying a complete Army Unit of Action from "Fort to Fight," according to DARPA. The future vehicle would be able to bring 500 tons of cargo across intercontinental distances into unprepared landing sites, including water landings.
