Every week we cover the latest spaceflight news, discuss past, current and future exploration efforts, and take a look at upcoming events. Tune in to hear about how humans get to space, how they stay in space and how unmanned craft reach farther and farther into the universe around us.
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Episode 292: Ungoogleable
Pioneers kicks off with four potential future missions. Also, Dynetic's HLS bid, Juno and InSight mission extensions, and Blackjack damage.
Episode 291: Loss of Legs
SpaceX wants to catch Starship using the launch tower, SN9 had a little tumble, LM8 spreads its wings and Lunar Heritage is signed into law.
Episode 290: Get Out and Push
Astra put a rocket in space! Also, Chang'e-5's sample is back home, Kuiper ground stations and Canadians on the Moon.
Episode 289: Fierce Flip
Starship SN8 put on an impressive show this week, and gave its life in the pursuit of good engineering. Also, Artemis astros, solar sailing and RIDER!
Episode 288: Sample Bonanza
Chang'e-5 has brought its lunar samples up to orbit, and Hayabusa2 has brought its asteroid samples all the way home!
Episode 287: Okay With the Hat
Rocket Lab has proven their recovery strategy! Also, a two-inch Phobos landing, H3 delays and Carbice and Relativity raise investment funds.
Episode 286: Rock Blade
Turns out SN8 blew up the pad, Vega suffered a PEBCAR (not PEBCAK) issue, and Hayabusa2 is making a delivery!
Episode 285: Trench-rich combustion
Starship SN8 blew out an engine, Crew-1 is ready to go, and Mars Sample Return might be delayed. Also, an exciting guest TWSF!
Episode 284: DOWNLINK--Mark Lester
Come learn about commercial spaceport ops with us! Mark Lester is the President and CEO of Alaska Aerospace Corporation, which owns Pacific Spaceport Alaska.
Episode 283: Sample Stowed
OSIRIS-REx has stowed its sample, and SOFIA saw water on the Moon. Also, debris collection on ISS, Ariane 6 funding, and red nail polish.