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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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 17 days 11 hours 42 minutes
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Episode 407: Trenchless
Musk doubles down on the trench-free lifestyle. Also, Hakuto-R, a China-lead moonbase cooperative, and a ride for Griffin.
Episode 406: SpaceXcavator
Starship's first flight rates 25 out of 33, a real naked rebar kind of launch! Also, a Swede on Axiom and a reflown engine on Electron.
Episode 405: Niobium's Neat
SpaceX reduces their niobium consumption, Relativity increases their engine count, and the coolest use of niobium ever.
Episode 404: Not Found
Centaur puts on a show! Also, Artemis II crew, a spaceplane test, another spaceplane test, and a NASA naming policy slipped past us.
Episode 403: Virgin Deorbit
NASA outlines their future Mars plans. Also, Soyuz-5 threatened, Virgin Orbit layoffs, and an experimental metal printer.
Episode 402: Rainbow Shock Diamonds
Relativity Space made their first launch attempt, accomplishing some milestones, but falling short of others. Also, HANBIT, NS-23, and SWOT.
Episode 401: Ring Around the Heatshield
A Stoke Space prepares for a short hop, we review their surprising approach. Also, an ISS deorbit tug, Virgin Orbit's pause, and a new moon suit!
Episode 400: Dramatic Dogleg
A deep dive into STS-400 in honor of our fourth double-zero episode. Also, the VV22 investigation, an IBEX glitch, and an ISS maneuver.
Episode 399: DOWNLINK--D. Geoff Carter, PE
Learn with us from the noted cheese machine designer about testing flextures, aligning space lasers, and roll-up solar arrays.
Episode 398: Paint it Black
A bit of Starship static fire info, and a look at SPX's plans. Also, NASA prepares for Gateway and BeetleSat spreads its wings.