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Episode 258: Firefly Payday
Firefly Aerospace has secured their first launch contract after reorganizing. Also, Starliner update, Dreamchaser wings, and Mars sample return.
Episode 257: Ocean of Storms
Nova-C is headed to Oceanus Procellarum in October '21! Also, MEV-1 is hard at work, Crew Dragon has an NET, and LauncherOne captive carried.
Episode 256: Grappling Hook
Rocket Lab took a big step towards booster recovery. Also, Mars Helicopter integrated, Starliner will re-fly, Long March fails, and a Masten contract.
Episode 255: DOWNLINK--Jordan Noone
In 2015, Jordan Noone and Tim Ellis founded a company to 3D print rockets. We talk to Jordan about the history, pros, and cons of their approach.
Episode 254: XL to The Moon
Gateway is getting a new cargo vehicle, the Dragon XL! Also, a Crew Dragon test article was destroyed as was Astra's One of Three.
Episode 253: Lackluster
Artemis-1's Orion has finished testing at Glenn! Also, LISA contact awarded, a Long March failure, and a slightly less bright Starlink
Episode 252: Non-Critical
SLS-bound RS-25s are getting some nice cost reductions and tests, and Lunar Gateway is no longer in the critical path of Artemis.
Episode 251: 61 Corrective Actions
The Boe-OFT independent review team concluded with just a few recommended changes. Also, Astra, DSCOVR and SLS push through rough times.
Episode 250: This Is Not the Plan
SpaceX is building a mobile service tower for Falcon Heavy, Starship exploded, imploded and exploded, and Artemis may or may not drastically change.
Episode 249: DOWNLINK--Laura Forczyk on her new book Rise of the Space Age Millennials
Laura is a space careers counselor, and first time author. We discuss her research into a rising generation of space professionals.