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#TheSpaceBar® is a blog by Alex and serves as a ride-along journey on his personal quest to learn more about Outer Space-related facts, laws, science, policies, and regulations. 


For more information, visit the Onboarding.

Disclaimer: This blog offers no legal advice, is not intended to be a source of legal advice, and does not create an attorney-client relationship. If you need legal advice, please seek out a lawyer directly. I am just a space cadet in this adventure, and after all, space law/policy can be like rocket science.

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A Chronology of Space Tourists (as of April 14th, 2025)
Apr 14

Apr 14 A Chronology of Space Tourists (as of April 14th, 2025)

Alex Li

A list of outer space tourists by their initial spaceflight (current as of April 14th, 2025)

An Overview of Active Space Telescopes (as of March 12th, 2025)
Mar 12

Mar 12 An Overview of Active Space Telescopes (as of March 12th, 2025)

Alex Li

A look at telescopes that are currently active in Outer Space (current as of March 12th, 2025)

Who Picks Up the Bill When Rockets Rain Down?
Feb 25

Feb 25 Who Picks Up the Bill When Rockets Rain Down?

Alex Li

A step-by-step walkthrough of how the Liability Convention would apply to SpaceX's debris that crashed on a Polish farmer's land

Autonomizing Outer Space: Updating the Liability Convention for the Rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Jan 24

Jan 24 Autonomizing Outer Space: Updating the Liability Convention for the Rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Alex Li

Publication of my fifth space law review article

Moon vs. Mars? Why Not Both?
Jan 13

Jan 13 Moon vs. Mars? Why Not Both?

Alex Li

Bridging the Age of Exploration with the Age of Settlement, my thoughts on how the Moon and Mars serve complementary roles

The SLS Saga: 2024 Project Update
Oct 2

Oct 2 The SLS Saga: 2024 Project Update

Alex Li

As an annual tradition for #TheSpaceBar: this year’s (2024) update on the SLS Program

Demystifying the Part 450 Launch/Reentry License Regulations
Sep 5

Sep 5 Demystifying the Part 450 Launch/Reentry License Regulations

Alex Li

My Attempt at Breaking Down FAA’s Part 450 Launch/Reentry License Regulations (Image of Mars 2020 Perseverance launch courtesy of NASA)

Starliner's Staying Power: Why Boeing's Long-Grounded Spacecraft Remains Essential to NASA's Future
Jun 5

Jun 5 Starliner's Staying Power: Why Boeing's Long-Grounded Spacecraft Remains Essential to NASA's Future

Alex Li

An exploration into Boeing Starliner’s history, specifications, delays, and uncertain future as well as my policy arguments on why the Starliner (if capable and working) is still worth keeping

Ticking toward a Coordinated Lunar Time: Addressing the Legal and Policy Hurdles
Apr 11

Apr 11 Ticking toward a Coordinated Lunar Time: Addressing the Legal and Policy Hurdles

Alex Li

The legal and policy implications behind the establishment of a universal time standard for the Moon.

Unifying Outer Space: Creating a Cohesive Structure Surrounding Mining on the Moon
Mar 4

Mar 4 Unifying Outer Space: Creating a Cohesive Structure Surrounding Mining on the Moon

Alex Li

Publication of my fourth space law review article

2023 Potpourri Edition
Dec 16

Dec 16 2023 Potpourri Edition

Alex Li

#TheSpaceBar’s (final) annual wrap-up post: a curated look at 2023 developments on prior topics

The SLS Saga: 2023 Project Update
Oct 9

Oct 9 The SLS Saga: 2023 Project Update

Alex Li

As an annual tradition for #TheSpaceBar: this year’s (2023) update on the SLS Program

A Quantum Leap: Room-Temperature Superconductors' Applicability to Outer Space
Aug 10

Aug 10 A Quantum Leap: Room-Temperature Superconductors' Applicability to Outer Space

Alex Li

A look at how room-temperature superconductors can revolutionize Outer Space-related technologies

Touring Outer Space: The Past, Present, and Future of Space Tourism
May 15

May 15 Touring Outer Space: The Past, Present, and Future of Space Tourism

Alex Li

Publication of my third space law review article

2022 Potpourri Edition
Dec 20

Dec 20 2022 Potpourri Edition

Alex Li

#TheSpaceBar’s annual wrap-up post: a curated look at 2022 developments on prior topics

The SLS Saga: The Inaugural Launch
Aug 28

Aug 28 The SLS Saga: The Inaugural Launch

Alex Li

Special Edition in preparation for SLS’s First Mission

Opening Outer Space: Safety and Stability Through Open Standards and Open Source
Aug 1

Aug 1 Opening Outer Space: Safety and Stability Through Open Standards and Open Source

Alex Li

Publication of my second space law review article

The SLS Saga: 2022 Mid-Year Project Update
May 31

May 31 The SLS Saga: 2022 Mid-Year Project Update

Alex Li

The 2022 annual mid-year update on the SLS Program: Arrival, Costs, and Mission Changes

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#TheSpaceBar® is a blog by Alex and serves as a ride-along journey on his personal quest to learn more about Outer Space-related facts, laws, science, policies, and regulations. For more information, see Onboarding. 

Disclaimer: This blog offers no legal advice, is not intended to be a source of legal advice, and does not create an attorney-client relationship. If you need legal advice, please seek out a lawyer directly. I am just a space cadet in this adventure and after all, space law/policy can be like rocket science.

 
 

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