Space Policy Expert and Author

James Oberg

2 articles 2004–2007

James Oberg is a space journalist, author, and former NASA mission control specialist widely regarded as a leading expert on the Russian and Chinese space programs. He contributed articles to The Weekly Standard covering topics including China's space and military capabilities and government spending.

China Hits Its Target . . .

February 5, 2007 · Magazine, James Oberg

Two weeks ago, high above eastern Asia, a Chinese missile unerringly hunted down and struck its target. The precision was impressive--and frightening in its strategic cunning.

A Trillion Here, A Trillion There . . .

February 9, 2004 · Magazine, James Oberg

IT HAS ALREADY BECOME conventional wisdom that President Bush's proposed mission to send a man to Mars will cost a trillion dollars--even many trillions of dollars. At that cost, it's no wonder public support for the White House space vision is wavering. But is that number credible? Where does it…