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The FRAM2 Mission is ready to take flight on Monday, March 31st with a 4.5 hour launch window that starts at 9:46PM ET! We'll be going live on social media for a Launch Hangout if you want to join us and hangout. This episode is covering all the basics for the first crewed polar orbiting mission, you'll learn about the mission, the crew, the original Polar Expedition with the FRAM ship, and our thoughts on the next human spaceflight mission!
Since this is a private mission, there's so much to learn about as it's not the typical NASA Astronaut mission. Plenty of firsts, along with an all-international crew with all but 1 Astronaut being the first of their country to go to space. For all the adventurers out there, this mission is for you!
Let us know what you think about the mission! Hit is up on social media @todayinspacepod on X/Instagram/Threads, @todayinspace on TikTok, or email us at [email protected]!
Sources:
https://x.com/SpaceX/status/1906033185353334805
https://f2.com/launch-announcement.pdf
https://f2.com/
https://f2.com/research-announcement.pdf
https://play.ootiboo.com/projects/blue-marble
https://www.solarmaxmission.com/home
Timestamps:
01:38 FRAM2 Mission Overview
03:15 Crew Introduction (2:23)
05:37 Mission Goals and Science Experiments
07:51 Launch Hangout - Join us live!
09:00 Update from AG3D LabsHere's to building a fantastic future - and continued progress in Space (and humanity)! Spread Love, Spread Science
Alex G. Orphanos
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On this week's episode we discuss the return of Crew 9 to Earth after! All four humans on board spent at least half a year, while the "stranded" Starliner Astronauts returned home after 9.5 months in space. We breakdown the whole thing, starting by introducing the crew, reviewing the Starliner Saga, and discussing why this mission was so important, and engaging. We also discuss the importance of international cooperation, the challenges faced, and the significance of NASA's backup plan, and the resilience of the SpaceX teams that made it all happen.
So buckle up, and let's dive in! Thanks for joining us for another episode of Today In Space
00:00 Introduction
01:19 Breakdown of the Humans on Crew 9
02:48 Crew 9's Original and Revised Crew
04:08 Starliner Saga and Engineering Problems
07:19 Crew 9/Starliner Public Perception and Political Narratives
10:52 Significance of Crew 9's Mission
12:04 NASA's Backup Plan and SpaceX's Role
13:29 Conclusion and Call to Action
Here's to building a fantastic future - and continued progress in Space (and humanity)! Spread Love, Spread Science
Alex G. Orphanos
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On this episode of the podcast we’re breaking down what happened with Starship Flight 8 and what the future holds for the SpaceX teams. Not only that, we’ll be talking about how progress is more of an adventure than a straight line. We’ll close out with how we can relate to a bumpy road of progress with our own 3D Printing of the James Webb Space Telescope in the AG3D Lab. So buckle up - and let’s dive into this week’s episode. Thanks for joining us!
Keywords:
Starship flight eight, SpaceX, super heavy booster, max Q, hot stage separation, Mechazilla, orbital burn, engine failure, development cycle, block two, block three, iterative approach, 3D printing, James Webb Space Telescope, Artemis mission.Sources:
https://spacenews.com/spacex-completes-investigation-into-starship-flight-7-mishap/
www.nasaspaceflight.com/2025/03/spacex-catches-booster-15-but-once-again-loses/
spaceflightnow.com/2025/03/03/launch-preview-spacex-to-launch-starship-flight-8/ https://x.com/ELGR3CO/status/1897807237986373895 Flight 8 Breakup overhead https://x.com/ELGR3CO/status/1897804953147613284 Flight Broadcast https://x.com/SpaceX/status/1897784121692229860Timestamps:
00:00 Starship Flight 8 Overview
01:54 Launch Details and Partial Success
03:35 Analysis of Flight 8 of Starship
05:16 Challenges and Future Steps
06:14 The 3D Printing Adventure of JWST
08:21 Conclusion
Here's to building a fantastic future - and continued progress in Space (and humanity)! Spread Love, Spread Science
Alex G. Orphanos
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Firefly Aerospace successfully landed its Blue Ghost 1 mission on the moon on March 2, 2025, as part of NASA's CLIPS program. They became the 1st Commercial Company to touchdown safely and land on the moon!
The mission, which cost 1/10th of a NASA-led mission, carried 10 NASA instruments onboard (among some other payloads as well). The mission's instruments will study lunar dust, solar wind interactions, and other scientific phenomena. Future missions, including Intuitive Machines' IAM-2, are expected to build on the Lunar Momentum, with significant scientific data expected in the coming weeks before the bitter cold of lunar darkness.
Buckle up, and let's dive in! Thanks for joining us for another episode of Today In Space
Keywords:
Firefly Aerospace, Blue Ghost One, moon landing, NASA, CLIPS program, lunar payloads, SpaceX Falcon 9, Mare Crisium, autonomous descent, lunar dust, scientific instruments, NFT digital art, Artemis mission, lunar night, space exploration.Sources:
https://fireflyspace.com/missions/blue-ghost-mission-1/
https://fireflyspace.com/news/
https://www.intuitivemachines.com/im-2
https://lifeship.com/blogs/lifeship-mission-control/successful-launch-we-are-on-our-way-to-the-moon
Timestamps:
00:00 Firefly Aerospace's Historic Moon Landing
01:17 Firefly Space Lander Cost & NASA CLPS
02:28 Firefly Mission & Landing Breakdown
06:50 What's onboard for Science & Payloads?
09:19 What to expect in Week 1 on the Moon?
10:41 Final ThoughtsHere's to building a fantastic future - and continued progress in Space (and humanity)! Spread Love, Spread Science
Alex G. Orphanos
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On today’s episode, we’re diving into what’s going on with Near-Earth Asteroid 2024 YR4. You may have heard online that this asteroid is on a trajectory to impact Earth on December 22nd, 2032. It’s captured the zeitgeist and everyone’s talking about it.
But what can we do in the meantime? We say - Let’s learn! We need to science the $%#t out of this one! We’re going to explore the idea of planetary defense, the level of impact if it does hit Earth in 2032, and how lucky we are to have successful missions like DART and HERA to lean on for our “armageddon” moment.
We'll also try to answer these questions:
What is the Asteroid? What is the impact potential on Earth? How was it discovered? Why do the impact probabilities keep changing? What can we do about it? Why don't we just NUKE it?Keywords:
asteroid 2024 yr4, planetary defense, impact probability, kinetic impactor, Dart mission, Hera mission, James Webb Space Telescope, automated detection, NASA funding, public interest, Tunguska event, city killer, orbital changes, nuclear option, planetary defense systems
Timestamps:
00:00 Asteroid 2024 YR4 Overview and Initial Concerns
03:03 Discovery and Initial Observations
05:30 Probability Changes and Data Limitations
07:25 Public Interest and Planetary Defense
10:35 Kinetic Impactor Defense and Future MissionsHere's to building a fantastic future - and continued progress in Space (and humanity)! Spread Love, Spread Science
Alex G. Orphanos
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Sources:
Chris Hadfield's thoughts on the Asteroid https://www.instagram.com/reel/DGI-_CNugG7/?igsh=emkwNTA5cnp2emc1
blogs.nasa.gov
https://cneos.jpl.nasa.gov/news/news210.html
https://science.nasa.gov/solar-system/asteroids/2024-yr4/
https://nypost.com/2025/02/17/science/see-images-of-the-city-killer-asteroid-with-a-1-in-48-chance-of-hitting-earth/
http://dashboard.fallingstar.com/dash/chl.html
https://arstechnica.com/space/2025/02/the-odds-of-a-city-killer-asteroid-impact-in-2032-keep-rising-should-we-be-worried/
https://www.newscientist.com/article/2466186-building-sized-asteroid-has-a-small-chance-of-hitting-earth-in-2032/
X Posts
@MarioNawfal (Post ID: 1) - January 29, 2025: Reports a 1-in-83 chance, aligning with early estimates.
URL: https://t.co/ftZVwBWb8e
@JustinFleenor (Post ID: 5) - February 18, 2025: Lists a 3.1% chance (1-in-32), with observation arc and scales.
URL: https://t.co/NP1WxR6FHF
@JustinFleenor (Post ID: 3) - February 19, 2025: Updates to 1.5% chance (1-in-67), reflecting the latest drop.
URL: https://t.co/BPQTtZYpM5
@astroEdLu (Post ID: 0) - February 7, 2025: Mentions a 2.3% chance with impact location modeling by B612 Foundation.
URL: https://t.co/DP21bMeIdT
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On this week's episode, Alex dives into Japan's Lignosat mission from JAXA!
LignoSat is a wooden CubeSat launched from the International Space Station on December 13, 2024. LignoSat aims to test wood as a sustainable, thermally insulating alternative to traditional space materials like aluminum and titanium. Previous research by Kyoto University showed wood's resilience to space conditions over 10 months. The mission could reduce orbital debris and environmental impacts of re-entry.We also recognize the major job changes in the space industry since the start of the year and invite space professionals to network here on Today In Space! Email us at [email protected] if you're interested in sharing your Space Industry story and promote what you're working on next in an episode of People of Science. Here to give you a voice and to share your experience to an awesome space community!
Sources:
https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.2313374120
https://www.theguardian.com/science/2024/nov/05/worlds-first-wooden-satellite-launched-into-space
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5y3qzd5ql9o
https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/watch-spacex-launch-3-tons-of-cargo-to-iss-today
https://youtu.be/u1NJmz5m7zY?si=V7BXQ_OdYhRaDmC9https://digital.wpi.edu/concern/student_works/xp68kh975?locale=en
Keywords:
wooden CubeSat, space material, thermal insulation, sustainably sourced, orbital debris, re-entry safety, space industry changes, job opportunities, material science, environmental impact, space exploration, CubeSat project, space research, wood properties, space innovation
Timestamps:
00:00 Lignosat Mission Overview
01:42 Background and Launch Details
02:26 Space Industry Job Transitions
03:26 Why Wood is a Great Space Material
05:54 Environmental Benefits of Wood in Space
10:15 Challenges and Future Prospects
11:30 NEW 3D Printing Blog is up from AG3D!--------------------------
Here's to building a fantastic future - and continued progress in Space (and humanity)! Spread Love, Spread Science
Alex G. Orphanos
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Welcome back to Today In Space! It’s the end of January, and we couldn’t start off the year without a recap of one of my favorite space theories—the Space Conundrum. As space progress accelerates, so does the chaos in society. But why does this happen? Why are they correlated? And more importantly, where is this all heading?”
We’re going to explain what the space conundrum is, how it led to a world changing event the first time and why these times, as crazy & wild as they are, are actually a cycle we’ve seen before. So in favor of mental health & focus, let’s search for answers in the chaos of space progress and humanity!
Sources:
Chasing the Moon: The People, the Politics, and the Promise That Launched America into the Space Age https://amzn.to/3PVy13M
https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/films/chasing-moon/
Star Bound: A Beginner's Guide to the American Space Program, from Goddard's Rockets to Goldilocks Planets and Everything in Between (Outward Odyssey: A People's History of Spaceflight) https://amzn.to/3PUfRzH
Liftoff: Elon Musk and the Desperate Early Days that Launched SpaceX https://amzn.to/4hmK2eP
Reentry: SpaceX, Elon Musk, and the Reusable Rockets that Launched a Second Space Age by Eric Berger https://amzn.to/4jFLc6E
Escaping Gravity: My Quest to Transform NASA and Launch a New Space Age https://amzn.to/42G1Flv
SpaceX: Elon Musk and the Final Frontier https://amzn.to/40GDwZ8
https://www.britannica.com/event/American-civil-rights-movement/From-Black-power-to-the-assassination-of-Martin-Luther-King
https://www.britannica.com/topic/1960s-counterculture
https://www.britannica.com/event/Vietnam-War/The-U-S-role-grows
Keywords:
space conundrum, space progress, societal chaos, mental health, space race, moon landing, technological disruption, space investment, global instability, AI impact, space exploration, space dominance, mental wealth, creative energy, space history
Timestamps:
00:00 The Space Conundrum: Introduction and Personal Journey
05:54 Exploring the Space Conundrum Theory: What is it?
07:26 Hypothesis 1 & 2 for WHY the Space Conundrum Happens?
08:20 The Impact of Space Progress on Society
10:05 The Role of Space in Society's Future
18:44 Personal Reflections and Advice in the Chaos--------------------------
Here's to building a fantastic future - and continued progress in Space (and humanity)! Spread Love, Spread Science
Alex G. Orphanos
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This week, on Today In Space...our first 'Tech Talk' about AI & Business (with some aspirational takes on the role of AI in Humanity's future on Earth and in Space). Our guest David Hirschfeld, CEO of Tekyz, shares the knowledge of his 35-year career in software, including his origin story founding a vending machine software company that grew to 800 customers in 22 countries! We discuss business and AI; including Tekyz's take on the importance of product-market fit and early customer engagement given that "95-98%" of startups fail. David introduced "Launch First," a strategy for pre-launch sales to validate market demand, sharing success stories of securing $70,000 in 60 days for a real estate product and $250,000 for clinical trial software. Long story short - David was a wealth of knowledge and practical expertise, and we talked about almost anything and everything tech, AI, and even philosophy and business along with some laughs!
With the way 2025 is shaping up, AI and technology will continue to make a difference in our lives. Our goal is to dive-in head first, try to understand the unknown and talk to experts along the way and share it with you. Our goal is to face our fear of the unknow and try to understand the magic behind it, using the scientific mindset as our guide. If AI's promise of impact is anywhere close to humanity discovering fire, then every little bit of understanding we have will help us make a better future for the world tomorrow. While we definitely recommend you do your homework, all you need to do is get comfortable, get ready to listen, and dive in with us.
Alex shares some of his thoughts and concerns about AI, and the two have a great debate of ideas and topics, some of which include:
The Value-Add for AI and how it can help you Concerns about AI and Corruption The Quality of data used to train AI models The Energy consumption of AI at scale The future of AI in Space Travel Examples of real life applications of AI to make life better for individuals and businessesWe thank David for joining us and being such a great guest! We look forward to checking in with him in the future and see if any of his predictions were spot on. Check out his new podcast, "Scaling Smarter" at https://tekyz.podbean.com/. People interested at becoming a guest can schedule at scalingsmarter.net
Note: The description above was drafted entirely by Otter. AI from the audio recording of this podcast. It was edited by a human, Alex G. Orphanos.
Keywords:
software industry, enterprise projects, vending software, trade show success, startup challenges, product market fit, customer feedback, Mom Test, clinician mindset, Launch First, pre-launch sales, AI tools, code generation, market disruption, self-driving cars, AI innovation, Star Trek economy, financial greed, AI training, useful data, internet infrastructure, power consumption, AI race, large language models, agentic workflows, workflow automation, podcast automation, AI as friend, AI feedback, AI bottlenecks
Timestamps:
00:00 David Hirschfield's Career Journey
04:18 Early Startup Experiences and Lessons
10:41 The Importance of Understanding People in Business
14:06 Launch First and Pre-Launch Sales Strategy
27:35 The Role of AI in Business and Future Predictions
28:06 The Impact of AI on Everyday Life and Business
01:00:17 The Evolution of AI and Its Practical Applications
01:09:16 The Future of AI and Its Broader Implications
01:09:05 AI's Potential and Ethical Concerns
01:13:58 AI's Energy Consumption and Practical Applications
01:19:49 Advancements in AI Technology and Workflow Automation
01:22:48 The Future of AI in Human Space Travel
01:24:12 AI as a Collaborative Tool and Personal Reflections
01:24:30 Closing Remarks and Contact Information--------------------------
Here's to building a fantastic future - and continued progress in Space (and humanity)!
Spread Love, Spread ScienceAlex G. Orphanos
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On this episode, in the wake of Blue Origin’s maiden launch of New Glenn and SpaceX’s fascinating Starship Flight 7 it’s time to take a step back and tell the tale of Two Heavy Lift Rockets. After a decade of space progress from both companies, they each took different engineering approaches to building a rocket. Depending on when you look at their progress, it might feel like one approach is better than the other.
But is there a real answer to the “right approach” to building a rocket? Or is success only measured by how well that rocket flies and sends payloads into orbit? The race between the Tortoise (Blue Origin) & the Hare (SpaceX) is in full swing now that New Glenn is orbital. Is there an end to the race? We hope not anytime soon - and that the American Space Program continues to grow thanks to these two innovative companies and the thousands of people that make it happen behind the scenes.
This was a hard episode to put together, especially given the timing. While I think it came out better than it would have been originally, we hope it shares a glimpse of the next 5-10 years, the challenges these companies will face, and how painful yet beautiful the quest of reaching the final frontier really is.
Alex G. Orphanos
Timestamps:
00:00 SpaceX vs. Blue Origin: A Tale of Two Heavy Lift Rockets
05:51 SpaceX's Evolution From Falcon 9 to Starship
09:11 Blue Origin's Strategic Approach with BE-4
11:59 Starship's Flight 7 Anomaly and Its Impact on SpaceX
16:35 The Future of Starship and New Glenn
19:06 Final Thoughts on a Tale of Two Heavy Lift RocketsKeywords:
SpaceX vs Blue Origin, heavy lift rockets, Starship issues, New Glenn launch, engineering decisions, reusable rockets, American space program, human space progress, New Year resolutions, Magic Mind, rocket development, Falcon nine, BE-4 engine, orbital dominance, space industry
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In 2025, we’re predicting a BIG year for human space progress! In this episode we’re breaking down what we’re looking forward to, and adding some of our own predictions as well.
It’s going to be a wild year with so much to follow, like SpaceX, Starship, NASA Artemis, the New pick for NASA Administrator, Crew Dragon, Boeing Starliner, Virgin Galactic, Blue Origin, space stations and more! Not to mention our thoughts on other Global space programs, including Russia, India, and China.
This year will be one for the record books, we can feel it. Let’s enjoy history as it’s happening and dive into 2025 the year of human space progress! Happy New Year & May you find Mental and Physical Wealth this year
Get 45% off the Magic Mind bundle with with my link:
https://www.magicmind.com/SPACEJAN
#magicmind #mentalwealth #mentalperformanceAlex G. Orphanos
Topics:
human space progress, SpaceX Starship, stainless steel, orbital refueling, mental wealth, NASA Artemis, Crew Dragon, Boeing Starliner, Virgin Galactic, Blue Origin, SpaceX launches, NASA strategy, space stations, space exploration, space technology
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:40 SpaceX's Starship and Its Impact on Human Space Progress
05:33 NASA's Role and the Commercial Crew Program
12:50 NASA Artemis and Future Space Missions
15:04 Global Space Programs and Predictions for 2025
19:41 AG3D Printing, The Part Detective, and Future Plans--------------------------
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On this Christmas Eve episode, we are honored to be joined by Emily Carney and Bruce McCandless III, authors of "Starbound: A Beginner's Guide to the American Space Program". Emily Carney is a space historian, podcaster with Space & Things, and the creator of the 'Space Hipsters' Facebook group. She shares her early fascination with space, sparked by the STS-2 launch in 1983. Bruce McCandless III, whose father was Astronaut Bruce McCandless II, shares his journey of becoming a writer and what it was like being the son of an Astronaut.
We discuss all things space, including a friendly debate on the evolving definition of "astronaut" in the context of commercial space travel. We also discuss the Space Shuttle's legacy, the importance of space exploration on culture, and the potential of SpaceX, Artemis, and the pick for NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman. They also express optimism about the future of space exploration despite current political challenges and the "Space Conundrum" of progress in the space industry.
We hope you enjoy this lively discussion about all-things Space and we thank you our guests Emily & Bruce for sharing their time and thoughts with us!
Get the book HERE:
'Star Bound: A Beginner's Guide to the American Space Program' (Affiliate Link) https://amzn.to/408XLzS
Follow Emily & her work:
https://space.nss.org/category/this-space-available/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/spacehipsters
https://spaceandthingspodcast.com/Follow Bruce & his work:
https://brucemccandless.com/
https://brucemccandless3.medium.com/Happy Holidays & Merry Christmas!
Topics:
space history, space shuttle, space exploration, astronaut definition, space policy, space industry, space books, space travel, space technology, space missions, space future, space programs, space innovation, space challenges, space inspiration
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction and Guest Introductions
02:08 Emily Carney's Origin Story
04:07 Bruce McCandless III's Background
08:46 Discussion on Space Books and Movies
09:58 Memorable Interviews and Space Industry Insights
14:27 The Evolution of the Term "Astronaut"
24:59 The Role of Commercial Space Travel
36:27 The Space Shuttle Program and Its Legacy
51:49 The Future of Space Exploration
56:24 Final Thoughts on the 'Space Conundrum'
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This week we have a triple header of space topics! We start by highlighting a potential end of year maiden launch of Blue Origin's New Glenn heavy-lift rocket, and our thoughts on the selection of Jared Isaacman as the pick as the next NASA Administrator. We share some NASA history, discuss Jared's background in commercial spaceflight, and his potential influence on NASA's future direction. We also share an AG3Dprinting Lab update for our recently successful JWST Model - 3D printed in three colors, and is now available in our Etsy Shop at ag3dprinting.etsy.com!
What did you think? Email us at [email protected] or DM us on social media!
Topics:
Blue Origin, New Glenn, maiden launch, NASA Administrator, Jared Isaacman, SpaceX comparison, reusable rockets, payload capacity, 3D printing, Part Detective, James Webb Telescope, multi-color printing, Space Force, commercial space, space policy
Sources:
Ars Technica Article on Jared Isaacman
https://spaceflightnow.com/2024/12/12/jared-isaacman-makes-first-public-remarks-since-nomination-for-nasa-administrator/Ars Technica Article on Blue Origin's New Glenn
https://arstechnica.com/space/2024/12/intrigue-swirls-as-blue-origin-races-toward-year-end-deadline-for-new-glenn/Elon Musk: Tesla, SpaceX, and the Quest for a Fanastic Future by Ashlee Vance
ORDER The Book Here https://amzn.to/3PgbMpf (affiliate link)Escaping Gravity: My Quest to Transform NASA and Launch a New Space Age by Lori Garver
ORDER The Book Here https://amzn.to/41A1gk2 (affiliate link)SpaceX: Elon Musk and the Final Frontier by Brad Bergan
ORDER The Book Here (Amazon Affiliate Link): https://a.co/d/4YBB5BcTimestamps:
00:00 Intro, End of the Year Gratitude, Episode Topics
03:17 Blue Origin's New Glenn Rocket and Space Industry Updates
11:58 Blue Origin's Maiden Launch and Industry Challenges
12:51 AG3D Lab Update: 3D Printed JWST
22:44 NASA's New Administrator: Jared Isaacman
35:35 Thoughts: New Horizons, NASA Social 2015, Defending NASA Programs
43:16 The Future of NASA and Space Industry--------------------------
Here's to building a fantastic future - and continued progress in Space (and humanity)!
Spread Love, Spread ScienceAlex G. Orphanos
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Who is Elon Musk? What role does he play in the Space Industry of tomorrow and how has all of this Space Progress happened recently? Is SpaceX the true cause? Elon Musk alone? Well, if it were that easy to explain this podcast wouldn't be 365 episodes long and Brad Bergan would not have written two wonderfully detailed books about the Space Race 2.0 and the history and people behind it! We hope you enjoy this in depth and deep conversation with Brad Bergan, the author of "SpaceX: Elon Musk and the Final Frontier".
It's conversations like these, with people truly following along to the space progress over the past decade that remind me how special a time we are in. Brad Bergan was an incredible guest and we are grateful this Thanksgiving Week that he joined us to share about his new book, his space origin story, and more about a truly influential character in Elon Musk. This was recorded back in the middle of October, just after Starship Flight Test 4 and the US Elections.
LEARN MORE about Brad Bergan: https://www.bcbergan.com/
We'd love to hear about your reaction to Starship IFT6 - email us at [email protected] or DM us on social media!
Otter.AI's Summary of the episode:
"Brad Bergan, author of "SpaceX, Elon Musk and the Final Frontier," discusses his journey from Iowa to New York, his career in writing, and his transition to covering space technology. He highlights the evolution of SpaceX, from the Falcon 1 to the Starship, and the impact of Elon Musk's vision on the space industry. Bergan emphasizes the generational divide in the space industry, noting that older generations are more resistant to change. He also discusses the significance of the Europa Clipper mission and the potential for life on Europa. The conversation concludes with reflections on the future of space exploration and the role of SpaceX in shaping it."
Topics:
Elon Musk, SpaceX book, final frontier, aerospace engineer, solar-powered spacecraft, new space race, public-private aerospace, generational divide, Mars Direct, reusable rockets, Starship development, Europa Clipper, geothermal vents, multi-planetary species, space industry
Sources:
https://www.bcbergan.com/
ORDER The Book Here (Amazon Affiliate Link): https://a.co/d/4YBB5Bc
Timestamps:
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Here's to building a fantastic future - and continued progress in Space (and humanity)!
Spread Love, Spread ScienceAlex G. Orphanos
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Starship performs their 6th Test Flight a month after their 5th - and it was.....BANANAS! That's right we are breaking down IFT6, with our (almost) LIVE reaction to the launch! We started recording during Starship's Reentry, so you catch our reaction live to that. It was a great day for data! The Starship team's have pulled off the practically impossible and soft landed both the Super Heavy Booster & Starship. We're not quite sure what survived, but that's space development! The world's most powerful rocket took another big step forward - expect more of these launches soon!
We also share our thoughts on the Space Economy, Lowering the cost to Access Space, Space Progress, and Heat Tile Protection required for the insanity of atmospheric reentry for spacecraft with human crew. We'd love to hear about your reaction to Starship IFT6 - email us at [email protected] or DM us on social media!
Otter.AI's Summary of the episode:
"The Starship IFT6 test flight successfully lifted off at 5 PM Central Time, with all 33 Raptor engines functioning. The booster performed a boost-back burn and landed offshore due to a tower issue. The starship, carrying a zero-G banana and a Starlink Pez dispenser, re-entered at 26,700 km/h, testing aggressive angles of attack. Despite some flap charring, the landing was soft. The flight marked SpaceX's second successful full lift-off and booster recovery. The test underscored the importance of rapid iteration and data gathering for future human spaceflight missions, including the Artemis III moon landing and potential Mars missions by 2026."
Topics:
Starship IFT6, test flight, Zero G banana, Artemis mission, space economy, reusability, Starlink satellites, hurricane relief, booster recovery, hot stage separation, aggressive reentry, heat distribution, plasma buildup, soft landing, SpaceX achievements
Sources:
Full Starship IFT6 launch https://x.com/SpaceX/status/1857841326542434339
Starship Reentry-Landing clip https://x.com/SpaceX/status/1859010302819684368Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:35 Starship IFT6 Test Flight Overview
02:07 Space Economy and Reusability
04:23 Test Flight Breakdown and Success
06:10 Challenges and Future Plans
10:45 Re-Entry and Thermodynamics
14:33 Final Approach and Landing--------------------------
Here's to building a fantastic future - and continued progress in Space (and humanity)!
Spread Love, Spread ScienceAlex G. Orphanos
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Welcome back for another episode of Today In Space! This week we're exploring the next phase of AG3D, our 3D printing lab where we bring ideas into reality. Enter - the Part Detective, where you can book us on the case of your next 3D printed part mystery! What if the crew of Apollo 13 were able to 3D print the square filter adapter for the round hole of the spacecraft's CO2 Filtration system? There's so much that 3D printing can do in our near Space Future, and we've been training to be a part of that team! In the meantime - you can take advantage of our almost decade of experience in 3D printing challenging parts successful.
From novice to seasoned engineer - we're here to help you bring your parts into reality with 3D printing! Book a 30 minute meeting with us today at ag3d-printing.com & let's solve your next 3D printing mystery together
Keywords: 3D printing, part detective, AG3D printing, space industry, Apollo 13, custom logo holder, fidget spinner, engineering component, 3D printing challenges, space missions, SpaceX, Relativity Space, aerospace companies, technology, additive manufacturing, small business
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro to the Part Detective
00:41 My Background and Passion for 3D Printing
02:28 The Role of 3D Printing in Space Missions
05:06 Examples of 3D Printing Projects
06:06 Balancing Work & Passions
08:39 How the Part Detective Works
08:59 Examples of Part Detective Services
11:56 Benefits of Using the Part Detective
13:58 Are you ready to solve your next 3D Printing mystery?--------------------------
Here's to building a fantastic future - and continued progress in Space (and humanity)!
Spread Love, Spread Science Alex G. Orphanos
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Welcome to another episode of the podcast! On this episode, I'm sharing my thoughts on AI. Specifically, the tools I actually use with some practical-use metrics to show how it's helping me (the individual) do more and spend more time in my creative zone and less time doing things I dont like.
I also share my thoughts on AI, and some fundamental beliefs I use to guide my adoption of it. The idea of this episode to give you some real world examples of how AI benefits me, in the hopes it helps you look at AI as a tool and not the enemy. Then I'll close out with my how I think people should use it and when NOT to use AI. At the end, I share thoughts on how AI could be used in Space to help humanity travel the final frontier
Keywords: AI tools, creativity enablement, AI metrics, AI future, AI understanding, AI benefits, AI challenges, AI productivity, AI transcription, AI editing, AI brainstorming, AI cost-benefit, AI integration, AI limitations, AI potential
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction to AI and Personal Use
01:25 Understanding AI and Its Evolution
04:13 AI as a Creative Partner
08:18 Specific AI Tools and Their Benefits
11:16 ChatGPT and Its Applications
13:46 Otter.ai and Auto.ai for Efficiency
17:12 Opus.ai for Social Media Promotion
27:40 AI Tools Metrics and Cost-Benefit Analysis
30:35 AI in the Space Future and Final Thoughts--------------------------
Here's to building a fantastic future - and continued progress in Space (and humanity)!
Spread Love, Spread Science Alex G. Orphanos
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This week, we welcome Ethan Siegel on the podcast! Our guest, author of "Infinite Cosmos," discusses his STEM origin story from a curious child with a telescope to a renowned astrophysicist and science communicator. He recounts his educational path, including his PhD from the University of Florida and postdoctoral work at the University of Arizona.
Siegel emphasizes the importance of curiosity and overcoming crises in career choices. He highlights the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) as a revolutionary tool for understanding the universe's early stages. Siegel's book, "Infinite Cosmos: Visions from the James Webb Space Telescope," explores JWST's discoveries, including the earliest galaxies and the formation of supermassive black holes. He calls for continued investment in space telescopes to uncover more cosmic mysteries.
For all you Big Bang Theory fans (the theory, not the show) Ethan showcases just how JWST & Hubble have helped us understand how the universe looks and now, thanks to Webb, how the early universe grew up! From black holes, to dark matter, and the early universe - there's plenty here for the astrophysics junkies & the space newbies. Make sure to check out Ethan's book here: https://amzn.to/48gg6xh
https://www.forbes.com/sites/startswithabang/
https://bigthink.com/people/ethansiegel/
Topics:
James Webb Space Telescope, Ethan Siegel, astrophysicist journey, science communication, early universe, dark matter, pulsar timing, cosmic inflation, supermassive black holes, Orion Nebula, Fomalhaut system, discovery potential, National Geographic book, perfect launch, science outreachTimestamps:
00:00 Ethan Siegel's Journey to Becoming an Astrophysicist
03:37 Ethan's Education and Early Career in Astrophysics
14:54 Navigating Career Crises and Choosing a Path Forward
19:12 Ethan's Early Universe Research Focus and Contributions
34:07 The Role of Curiosity and Continuous Learning
38:55 The impact of James Webb Space Telescope
52:58 Key Discoveries and Surprises from JWST
55:58 The Future of Space Telescopes and Cosmology
01:00:38 Closing Thoughts and Final Advice--------------------------
Here's to building a fantastic future - and continued progress in Space (and humanity)!
Spread Love, Spread ScienceAlex G. Orphanos
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Hey there Space Fam we’re back for another episode of Today In Space! We need to review SpaceX’s historic success of Starship’s Flight Test 5, which happened just this past Sunday on October 13th, 2024. They made the impossible possible and gave us a glimpse of what our future looks like going back to the Moon, on to Mars in 2026, and beyond in the future of human space travel. Let's dive right in!
This week we review some of the top facts from the mission in a lightning round, and then share a launch and landing breakdown! We close with some thoughts after Flight Test 5 showed us the impossible is quite possible, and this had me thinking about the first humans to touchdown on Mars and how Starship will change how we think about the crew selected for such an adventure.
Topics:
Starship launch, super heavy booster, liquid oxygen, methane plumes, hot stage separation, Mechazilla catch, 33 Raptor engines, propellant load, Starbase Texas, regulatory approval, boost back burn, lifting lugs, stainless steel, Mars missions, skilled labor
Sources:
https://www.spacex.com/updates/
https://x.com/ELGR3CO/status/1842607356611563936
https://www.spacevoyaging.com/news/2024/10/13/starship-completes-its-fifth-test-flight-demonstrating-booster-catch/
https://www.spacex.com/launches/mission/?missionId=starship-flight-5
https://x.com/spacex/status/1845152255944819015?s=46&t=CTA3xJCHFoY9hV9qgrj4Jw
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
01:41 Starship IFT5 Facts Lightning Round
03:05 Details around Launch of Starship & Super Heavy Catch
04:42 Launch Breakdown: Challenges & Successes
07:50 Thoughts on Starship after successful flight test 5
13:47 How Starship will change the game is space
16:15 Closing thoughts and outlook for a fantastic future--------------------------
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Spread Love, Spread ScienceAlex G. Orphanos
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We're back to start October for a Space Update!
This week on Episode 359:
Crew-9 successfully docked with the space station, marking a significant milestone for the Commercial Crew Program as Crew Dragon acts as backup to bring Suni & Butch home in Early 2025 Astronomy news | Comet C/2023-A3 Atlas is now visible, with its brightness increasing as it approaches perihelion (best time might be the last two weeks of October!) SpaceX's Starlink is aiding hurricane-affected areas (Hurricane Helene) with free internet services. Starship is assembled for Test Flight 5 and awaiting FAA approval for its fifth test flight. My thoughts on SpaceX & the FAA Heading to NYCC to compete in Veefriends TCG Championship!Topics:
Crew 9, Starliner drama, Commercial Crew Program, visible comet, Comet a3, Starlink satellites, Hurricane Helene, SpaceX Starship, FAA approval, Mars mission, New York Comic Con, VeeFriends TCG, trading cards, cosplay, space update
Sources:
https://earthsky.org/space/comet-c-2023-a3-sep-oct-2024-tsuchinshan-atlas/
https://www.space.com/comet-tsuchinshan-atlas-brightening-perihelion-how-to-see
https://www.instagram.com/veefriendscards/p/DAYzKQeOdcJ/
https://www.spacex.com/updates/
https://x.com/ELGR3CO/status/1842607356611563936
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:47 No more 'stranded Astronauts' Crew 9 at Space Station!
02:49 Astronomy news: Comet Atlas (A3) Visible in October!
05:40 SpaceX's Starlink and Hurricane Helene Releif
07:56 Starship and FAA Regulations
13:50 New York Comic Con and VeeFriends TCG Championship!--------------------------
Here's to building a fantastic future - and continued progress in Space (and humanity)!
Spread Love, Spread ScienceAlex G. Orphanos
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On this week's episode we are joined by John Conafay, the CEO & Co-Founder of Integrate to share his STEM Origin story and chat with us about the company. Integrate is touted as the only program management tool built specifically for multi-team hardware development. Another way of saying it could be that Integrate is bringing all of the various hardware teams involved in launching a rocket to space under one platform.
The overlapping timelines of each piece of hardware on that rocket is a daunting task, especially when more than one thing goes wrong. Going to space is not just technically hard, it's a web of decisions that all need to go right - and it's not being looked at as fully or strategically as even the most Space Hardcore might think!
John and his team at Integrate are working to solve this problem by bringing all of these hardware teams into one program management tool. One timeline, everyone's needs, one source of truth. Which, if done well, could help reduce many potential mistakes and stressful time management issues last second. Reducing these "easy human mistakes" with program management can make space travel more successful, cost less, and reduce a lot of baseline risk. At the end of the day, what's a rocket launch other than a string of risky decisions that need to go right in order to get to space?
We'd love to know what YOU think! Let us know in the comments below or by emailing us at [email protected].
Topics:
space, industry, company, building, hardware, work, launch, integrate, risk, mission, sales, spacex, satellites, small launch, punk, entrepreneur, business, hardware integration, mission planning
Sources:https://integrate.co/
https://blog.integrate.co/why-the-price-discrepancy-between-integrate-and-jira-d793dafd5b6d
Timestamps:
00:00 John Conafay Introduction & Background & What Integrate is all about
02:14 What is Business Development and Sales....in Space?
12:28 Challenges in the Space Industry today
15:42 Integrate's Role in Space Industry Collaboration
19:10 You need someone else to go to space - it's inherently Teamwork driven
26:14 John's Space Industry Origin Story
33:06 John's creative/entreprenureal Origin Story
41:52 When did you recognize the problem that Integrate was made to solve?
48:42 What excites you about the future of Space Travel?
55:18 Closing Thoughts & Motivation--------------------------
Here's to building a fantastic future - and continued progress in Space and humanity!
Spread Love, Spread Science
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