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 326: Martian Alps
Perseverance has collected a second sample and moved on to a new site. Also, Shenzhou-12, Vande Hei's long haul, and five Artemis study contracts.
Episode 325: Wandering Fragment
Senators, satellites, and spacecraft (oh my!) A potential NASA budget, a Starlink correction, nuclear sats, a JWST launch delay, and smoke in Zvezda.
Episode 324: Fireflyn’t
Long-running show favorite, Firefly, performed their first launch this week! We're looking forward to digging into failure analysis in the future.
Episode 323: Per Latus Ad Astra
Rocket3 fails successfully, not with a bang but with a bonk. Also, 7gb of paperwork, Starlink lasers, and satellite capture from Astroscale!
Episode 322: DOWNLINK--John E Ward
It's the second half of our Réaltra spotlight! We talk to John E about the VIKI camera, systems engineering and even a bit of Irish history.
Episode 321: Liftoff
Ben gets upset about slander, and Starliner heads back to the garage. Also, Astro-1 restoration, and xEVA/xEMU, GSLV failures.
Episode 320: DOWNLINK--Danny Gleeson
Learn with us from Réaltra's CCO about a burgeoning space industry, COTS and custom system design, ESA contracts and more!
Episode 319: Nauka Goes For a Spin
Nauka docked to ISS and was so happy it decided to do a dance! Also, a Rocket Lab launch and Inmarsat plans.
Episode 318: Pure Guts Poker
Nauka is in space! Arecibo should be replaced! Also, a new Falcon Heavy customer, Chinese fairing recovery, and Rocket Lab failure conclusions.
Episode 317: Youngest, Oldest, Richest
Hubble is back up and running, but how many extra lives has it left? Also, Astranis, Beresheet-2, lotsa Raptors, and a new Ariane-6 kick stage!