Published Articles & Blogs
Ben has published numerous articles related to rockets, the launch sector and space in general. Some of those articles are shared here, along with some key blog posts relating to rocket design, launch safety and other subjects upon which ben continues to write and offer advice and guidance.
Books
Ben is an avid writer (when his ADHD allows him to concentrate on it at least) and is currently writing three books on space and rocketry. The first, entitled 'Rocket & Roll - Adventures in Practical Rocketry' is due for publication in late 2026. Watch this space.
If you fly into space, do you automatically get to call yourself an astronaut? The advent of 'space tourists' has opened up this debate and Ben gives his opinion on what it takes to earn that prestigious title.
PUBLISHED: LinkedIn
Almost a decade ago the UK made a commitment to achieving sovereign space launch capability. As the first launch to space from UK soil approaches, Ben asks if the economic and social benefits will be realised.
PUBLISHED: LinkedIn
Internationally the boundary of 'space' is defined as 100km above the surface of the Earth, or the 'Karman Line'. This definition however isn't universally accepted and some scientists believe the boundary should be redefined with the emerging space-tourism market being the group most affected by such proposals.
PUBLISHED: LinkedIn
As interest in competitive student rocketry increases, a worrying trend is emerging. Students are being taught to have 'blind faith' in computer simulations and not being taught the basic engineering and scientific knowledge needed to assess the accuracy of what those simulations output.
PUBLISHED: LinkedIn
As Ai and virtual reality push us close and closer to an ability to create fully immersive virtual worlds, indestinguishable from reality, are we following the fate of other advanced alien civilisations and choosing the comfort of 'armchair space exploration' over the harsh reality of the real thing?
PUBLISHED: LinkedIn
