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Historian Zimmerman's Blog Fundraising Drive a Success

2025-05-09

Historian Robert Zimmerman's February birthday fundraising drive for his blog, Behind the Black, has concluded successfully. He thanked his readers for their generous donations and subscriptions, emphasizing that this support allows him to conduct independent analysis of space, politics, and culture, free from advertising or sponsors. He highlights his accurate predictions regarding the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic as evidence of his insightful analysis. Readers can support his work through Zelle, Patreon, PayPal, or check donations.

SpaceX Starship V2 Test Failure: Design Flaws Cause Delay

2025-03-12

Anonymous sources suggest that parts of SpaceX's Starship will require a major redesign after its break-up shortly after stage separation on its last two test flights. The issues stem from fundamental miscalculations in the design of Starship V2, specifically within the fuel lines, engine wiring, and power unit, requiring urgent rework. The fate of S35 and S36 is unclear, with potential for revision or scrapping. Production of subsequent ships may be paused until design issues are resolved. Leaks suggest the next test flight is delayed until after June. However, the author believes the situation may not be as dire, as the issues seem localized and fixable. Furthermore, the FAA is no longer an obstacle, allowing SpaceX to lead the investigation and implement fixes.

72-Year-Old Historian Seeks Reader Support for Independent Blog

2025-02-24

Robert Zimmerman, a 72-year-old historian, is launching a fundraising drive for his blog, Behind the Black. Known for his independent analysis, he accurately predicted the course of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. Rejecting advertising and sponsorships, he relies solely on reader donations. Readers can contribute via Zelle, Patreon, PayPal, or check; larger donations receive signed copies of his books.