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  • First and foremost we want to share the EPIC news that our very own Tim Dodd has been selected as part of the Dear Moon crew! In addition to that we cover the latest fusion breakthrough, our thoughts on Elon buying Twitter, Artemis1 and lots more. Hoping you all have a good holiday season and we'll catch you in 2023!

    - OLF Team

  • On today's episode we talk about the Starship delays, some solid state battery testing, and Ben tells us about his Rivian experience so far. Subscribe on patreon to listen and watch live! https://ourludicrousfuture.com/patreon

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  • On today's episode Joe, Tim and Ben look at Rocketlab's attempt to catch a rocket with a helicopter, a promising new way to dispose of plastic, and the 3B appropriated for EVs in the US. Stay tuned for more and join us on patreon to listen and watch live!

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  • Joe, Tim and Ben reconnect after a quarter off and talk about what they did in Q1 and what is coming up next. Stay tuned for more!

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  • Joe, Tim, and Ben talk Starship SN15 landing, a real jetpack, the James Webb Satellite’s final tests before launch, and the reason the Our Ludicrous Podcast is ending.

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    0:00 - Intro

    12:32 - Why OLF is ending

    32:03- Starship SN15 Lands

    49:04 - Spacex gets NASA Lunar Lander contract

    1:01:43 - Real Life Iron Man

    1:07:26 - #whydonttheyjust

    1:26:03 - Tesla Semi RV concept

    1:33:08 - Our Ludicrous Future Predictions

    1:56:30 - James Webb preps to fly

    Read more from the articles we referenced:

    SN15 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htnG_mABtSQ&t=26342s

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_9FZDnCaoU&t=2s

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9eoubnO-pE&t=538s

    https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1390569345361883136?s=20

    When can we Camperize the Tesla Semi - https://vanlifer.com/blogs/news/tesla-semi-campervan-concept-introducing-the-vanlifer-semi-home

    https://electrek.co/2019/07/29/tesla-semi-electric-motorhome-concept/

    SpaceX wins HLS contract!  - https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/1383160370248896512?s=20

    https://www.nasa.gov/press-release/as-artemis-moves-forward-nasa-picks-spacex-human-lunar-lander/

    Real Iron Man suit - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=suHOLFhbwsM

    James Webb Satellite preps to fly - https://www.space.com/james-webb-space-telescope-final-mirror-test

  • Joe, Tim, and Ben talk about Neuralink’s success with a monkey and pong, Tesla’s driver awareness system, and new crowded activity on the ISS

    0:00 - Intro

    8:02 - Your Tesla is watching you

    24:43 - Mars helicopter preps for takeoff

    31:25 - SN15 rolls out to launchpad

    44:08 - Monkey Mind Pong

    56:09 - #whydonttheyjust

    1:06:21 - ISS is getting crowded

    1:11:05 - Falcon9 fairing loses its TPS

    Read more from the articles we referenced:

    Monkey MindPong - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsCul1sp4hQ

    Particle Wobble - https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/07/science/particle-physics-muon-fermilab-brookhaven.html?smtyp=cur&smid=tw-nytimes

    Tesla Driver Monitoring - https://electrek.co/2021/04/08/tesla-driver-monitoring-system-detect-driver-attention-real-time/

    Fairing TPS is Gone - https://ourludicrousfuture.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/fairing1.png

    https://ourludicrousfuture.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/fairing-boat.png

    https://ourludicrousfuture.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/fairing2.png

    SN15 rolls out - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2jJ0T401rtE

    Starship Launch Tower - https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1380260058026532864?s=20

  • Watch and Listen live by joining Patreon https://olfpod.com/patreon  Joe, Tim, and Ben talk about how no one really knows what happened to  SN11, Lyft’s promise of a fully autonomous robotaxi fleet, and Boston  Dynamics’ labor robot that could replace us all.

    0:00 - Intro
    4:56 - What happened to SN11
    33:56 - Lyft/Hyundai Robotaxi Fleet
    48:33 - SpaceX new Crew Dragon--- observation bubble
    53:55 - Inspiration4 Full  Crew Announced
    1:00:06 - #whydonttheyjust
    1:08:34 - Virgin Galactic Inspire
    1:12:08 - Mercedes-Benz EQS
    1:21:10 - Boston Dynamics new labor automation robot

    Read more from the articles we referenced:

    Mercedes EQS Interior and Range - https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a35957077/2022-mercedes-benz-eqs-interior-revealed/

    Ioniq 5 Robotaxi for Lyft - https://electrek.co/2021/03/31/hyundai-ioniq-5-electric-car-self-driving-robotaxi-fleet-lyft/

    Virgin Galactic Imagine - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ox-mAh6x5mE

    SN11 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=myVvmb2dF9U&t=8401s

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gjCSJIAKEPM

    https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1376889482067185676?s=20

    https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1376891464333017090?s=20

    https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1376898630582419461?s=20

    https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1376898630582419461?s=20

    Ingenuity starts dropping and gets ready for its flight! - https://twitter.com/NASAJPL/status/1377425745958428674?s=20

    https://twitter.com/NASAJPL/status/1377098742684246021?s=20

    https://twitter.com/NASAJPL/status/1376708927799271426?s=20

    Inspiration 4 crew announced! - https://inspiration4.com/

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bkx2ENyAAs

    Bubble on Crew Dragon! - https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/1376902938635870209?s=20

    Boston Dynamic unveils Stretch - https://www.theverge.com/2021/3/29/22349978/boston-dynamics-stretch-robot-warehouse-logistics   Skip the algorithm here https://olfpod.com  // Want More Content From Us? Subscribe to our other channels below! Tim Dodd (The Everyday Astronaut)  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6uKrU_WqJ1R2HMTY3LIx5Q?sub_confirmation=1 Joe Scott (Answers with Joe) https://www.youtube.com/user/jnightandday?sub_confirmation=1 Ben Sullins  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbEbf0-PoSuHD0TgMbxomDg?sub_confirmation=1

  • Read more from the articles we referenced:

    Tesla Gear Selector - https://www.theverge.com/22348668/tesla-prnd-drive-mode-park-neutral-model-s-x-refresh 

    Chevy Bolt EUV - https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1131710_first-drive-review-2022-chevrolet-bolt-euv-is-a-better-bolt 

    The Ship that blocked the entire Suez Canal - https://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/infrastructure/a35925244/suez-canal-blocked-ever-given-ship-stuck/

    Structural Masslesss Battery - https://newatlas.com/energy/carbon-fiber-structural-battery/

    SpaceX rocket burns over Seattle - https://www.forbes.com/sites/ericmack/2021/03/26/spent-spacex-rocket-burns-up-over-seattle-stunning-skywatchers/

  • Joe, Tim, and Ben talk about SpaceX’s new renders of Dragon XL, the Tesla FSD debate, and unknown bacteria that could help us survive in space.

    0:00 - Intro

    12:21 - Tesla FSD won’t drive autonomously

    23:08 - Mars Perseverance Rover Noises

    30:48 - Oumuamua came from another Solar System

    44:24 - #whydonttheyjust

    50:51 - BMW’s new i4

    1:06:26 - NASA releases new renders of SpaceX Dragon XL

    1:10:00 - SpaceX’s new all-purpose ship

    1:14:23 - BREAKING NEWS: Rivian announces charging network

    1:33:13 - VW “Battery Day” Announcements

    1:37:48 - Unidentified Bacteria on ISS

    Joe, Tim, and Ben talk about SpaceX’s new renders of Dragon XL, the Tesla FSD debate, and unknown bacteria that could help us survive in space.

    Read more from the articles we referenced:

    #whydonttheyjust - https://twitter.com/Nick_Someone/status/1372344322876702721

    BMW i4 Specs and Photos - https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1131608_bmw-i4-first-photos-specs-for-300-mile-electric-sport-sedan-due-in-2022

    Tesla FSD says FSD is Not Capable of Autonomous Driving* - https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a35785277/tesla-fsd-california-self-driving/

    Listen to Perseverance driving around! - https://spaceflightnow.com/2021/03/17/perseverance-rover-records-sounds-of-driving-on-mars/

    Full stack orbital Starship by July? - https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1371995012825763842?s=20

    Space X has a new do-it-all boat! - https://twitter.com/spacexfleet/status/1372218863597846530?s=21

    What is Oumuamua - https://phys.org/news/2021-03-scientists-extra-solar-oumuamua.html

    Previously Unknown Bacteria found on ISS - https://www.sciencealert.com/four-bacterial-strains-discovered-on-the-iss-may-help-grow-better-space-plants

    New pics of Dragon XL! - https://www.flickr.com/photos/nasa2explore/

  • Joe, Tim, and Ben talk about what caused the SN10 explosion, Canoo’s interesting pickup EV, and possibilities of warp drive

    0:00 - Intro

    4:10 - SN10 Explosion Explanation

    11:53 - #whydonttheyjust 1

    16:44 - Starship looses its legs

    30:04 - Canoo Electric Pickup

    39:40 - Toyota EV

    53:38 - #whydonttheyjust 2

    1:09:28 - Warp Drive research

    Read more from the articles we referenced:

    Warp Drive white paper - https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/amp35718463/scientists-say-physical-warp-drive-is-possible/

    https://www.sciencealert.com/faster-than-light-travel-is-possible-within-einstein-s-physics-astrophysicist-shows

    Starship goes legless - https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1369458403248988160?s=20

    SN11 Rolls Out - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOHhfe3v2KA

    Elon explains SN10 explosion - https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1369382210894237705?s=20

    Canoo Truck - https://electrek.co/2021/03/10/canoo-unveils-fully-electric-pickup-truck-set-for-2023/

    Is Toyota Making an EV Finally? - https://electrek.co/2021/03/10/toyota-releases-first-teaser-picture-x-prologue-electric-car/

  • Joe, Tim, and Ben talk about Starship SN10’s near perfect landing, NFTs for artists, and a new EV battery swap company

    0:00 - Intro
    2:49 - Starship SN10 landing
    33:50 - Rocket Lab Neutron
    46:26 - EV battery swap company
    54:36 - NHTSA comments on Tesla Yoke
    58:19 - #whydonttheyjust
    1:10:18 - Crypto for music, NFTs

    Read more from the articles we referenced:

    Battery Swap Startup - https://electrek.co/2021/03/03/battery-startup-ample-announces-autonomous-swapping-stations/

    NHTSA on Tesla Yoke - https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-yoke-steering-wheel-nhtsa-statement-march-2021/

    Kings of Leon NFT album - https://www.rollingstone.com/pro/news/kings-of-leon-when-you-see-yourself-album-nft-crypto-1135192/

    https://www.rollingstone.com/pro/features/music-crypto-blockchain-nfts-guide-1116327/

    https://www.theverge.com/2021/3/1/22308075/grimes-nft-6-million-sales-nifty-gateway-warnymph?fbclid=IwAR1fWILQRDolcPub2UwMuCBmDQspJ7DcJqjzg1Q8tvKOzyNnk_-ega5pjSM

    #whydonttheyjust - https://twitter.com/AirmanSam18/status/1367208616097439747

    https://twitter.com/PherosNike/status/1367446409889394689

    Rocket Lab's new Neutron Rocket - https://twitter.com/RocketLab/status/1366358673522499588?s=20

    https://www.rocketlabusa.com/about-us/updates/rocket-lab-unveils-plans-for-new-8-ton-class-reusable-rocket-for-mega-constellation-deployment/

    SpaceX launches SN10 and then it explodes - https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/1367250900041953280?s=20

    https://twitter.com/Erdayastronaut/status/1367257769695404032?s=20

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jWbqhP5eJI

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6jV6k5t8HY&t=551s

  • Joe, Tim, and Ben talk about NASA's epic footage of Perseverance's Mars landing, a $50M investment in thermal energy storage, and Blue Origin's surprise footage of New Glenn

    0:00 - Intro

    4:42 - NASA Perseverance Rover footage

    18:05 - Blue Origin reveals New Glenn

    32:12 - Rocket Spotters rapid fire

    39:57 - SpaceX stops catching fairings

    43:59 - Possible Tesla rideshare app

    48:50 - Tesla Yoke is no Joke

    54:06 - #whydonttheyjust

    1:01:53 - Thermal energy storage

    1:10:40 - China's Long March9 rocket

    1:14:43 - Inspiration 4 crew announced

    1:19:12 - Redwood Materials battery recycling company

    Read more from the articles we referenced:

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    JB Battery Recycling Business

    https://electrek.co/2021/02/24/tesla-co-founder-jb-straubel-recycle-nissan-leaf-battery-redwood-materials/

    Tesla Rideshare App Coming Soon?

    https://electrek.co/2021/02/24/tesla-cloud-based-driver-profile-ahead-of-tesla-network-ride-hailing-app-launch/

    Perseverance Landing video - https://twitter.com/NASAPersevere/status/1363929492138254340?s=20

    https://twitter.com/NASAPersevere/status/1363937472971907072?s=20

    China is building Long March 9!!! - https://arstechnica.com/science/2021/02/china-officially-plans-to-move-ahead-with-super-heavy-long-march-9-rocket/

    Blue Origin Releases updates! - https://twitter.com/blueorigin/status/1364968313047162880?s=20

    https://twitter.com/blueorigin/status/1364968720364429317?s=20

    https://twitter.com/blueorigin/status/1364969291746074628?s=20

    Inspiration4 Crew member is announced! - https://inspiration4.com/crew

    Flying out to the ocean pad - https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1364488368994848769?s=20

    Rigs will be operational by end of year maybe - https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1364476185359642626?s=20

    Static Fire but not good ish - https://t.co/8MR9Px9CaN?amp=1

    https://twitter.com/BocaChicaGal/status/1364352262160572421?s=20

    Tanks being made onsite for orbital pad - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iuoZjizF_J8

    SpaceX maybe done with trying to CATCH fairings - https://twitter.com/SpaceXFleet/status/1364993066755629059?s=20

    Old Fairing - https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/593582283815124992/814553266804490280/image0.png

    New Fairing - https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/593582283815124992/814553406307303464/unknown.png

    #whydonttheyjust - https://twitter.com/gsikora3258/status/1364374340666589184

    $50M for Thermal Energy - https://www.greentechmedia.com/articles/read/google-spinoff-malta-nabs-50m-series-b-for-thermal-long-duration-storage

  • Joe, Tim, and Ben talk about NASA's successful Perseverance Mars mission, SpaceX's failed Falcon 9 recovery, Tesla price drops....again, and the Texas storm that caught everyone off gaurd

    0:00 - Intro

    1:59 - Texas Storm

    26:21 - NASA lands Perseverance

    49:55 - SpaceX loses a Falcon 9

    58:57 - Rocket Spotters

    1:06:06 - #whydonttheyjust

    1:21:20 - Tesla price drops

    1:25:06 - Tesla revokes the yoke

    1:31:00 - 2020 Hyundai Ioniq 5

    Read more from the articles we referenced:

    Tesla Model S Refresh with Regular Steering Wheel - https://electrek.co/2021/02/17/tesla-model-s-refresh-spotted-regular-steering-wheel/

    Tesla Model Y and Model 3 entry-level variants now more affordable - https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-model-y-model-3-base-price-update/

    2021 Hyundai Ioniq 5 electric SUV - https://www.carwow.co.uk/news/4680/hyundai-ioniq-5-ev-electric-car-price-specs-release-date

    Perseverance Lands on Mars! - https://twitter.com/NASAPersevere

    https://mars.nasa.gov/mars2020/

    SpaceX doesn't land a booster - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0dkyV09Zso

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    Joe, Tim, and Ben talk about why Tesla invested in so much bitcoin, Falcon Heavy's new NASA missions, and news from Mars missions

    Read more from the articles we referenced:

    Audi e-Tron GT - https://www.theverge.com/2021/2/9/22274376/audi-etron-gt-rs-electric-car-specs-price

    Tesla Buys Bitcoin - https://electrek.co/2021/02/08/tesla-tsla-buys-1-5b-in-bitcoin-pushing-the-crypto-to-all-time-high-plans-to-accept-as-payment/

    Tesla's will Get 7K Fed Tax Credit Again - https://electrek.co/2021/02/11/tesla-7000-tax-credit-electric-cars-us-incentive-reform/

    Edmunds EPA vs Real World Ranges - https://www.edmunds.com/car-news/electric-car-range-and-consumption-epa-vs-edmunds.html

    Insight + Perseverance - https://www.universetoday.com/150087/insight-is-going-to-try-and-hear-perseverance-land-on-mars-from-3452-km-away/

    Tianwen 1 circles Mars - https://www.newscientist.com/article/2267177-chinas-tianwen-1-mission-is-now-orbiting-mars-ahead-of-landing/

    Falcon heavy will start the Gateway - https://www.theverge.com/2021/2/10/22276731/nasa-picks-spacex-falcon-heavy-launch-two-key-pieces-lunar-gateway

    Falcon Heavy will take a launch from SLS - https://twitter.com/jeff_foust/status/1359591780010889219?s=20

    Nasa's Artemis Mission costs breakdown - https://oig.nasa.gov/docs/ArtemisInfographic.pdf

    Hope arrives at Mars - https://www.space.com/uae-hope-mars-mission-orbit-insertion-success

    #whydonttheyjust - https://twitter.com/JGrimble86/status/1359159365186564106

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    Joe, Tim,  and Ben talk about Starship SN9’s launch and landing attempt, hydrogen  power paste that could save us all, and Rivian’s electric delivery  trucks.



    Read more from the articles we referenced:


    Biden administration will support Artemis - https://twitter.com/Forbes/status/1357374826898485255

    #whydonttheyjust #1 - https://twitter.com/JakubPolasek/status/1357265601098641409

    #whydonttheyjust #2 - https://twitter.com/endigo/status/1357053763417219073

    Tim is getting starling - https://twitter.com/Erdayastronaut/status/1357068061761748994?s=20

    SN9 sticks the landing in one piece and then becomes a million very quickly - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l4-PwxnJimg
    https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1357256507847561217?s=20
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zZ7fIkpBgs

    Rivian Delivery Vans Rolling Out
    https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/amazon-electric-delivery-van-rivian/

    https://techcrunch.com/2020/05/28/rivians-amazon-electric-delivery-van-still-on-track-as-factory-reopens/

    Tesla Cancelling SR Model Y
    https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-modely-y-lr-rwd-canceled-fsd-price-honor/
    https://insideevs.com/news/485456/tesla-cancels-model-y-long-range-rwd-version/

    History of Tesla Cancelling Models
    https://techcrunch.com/2013/04/01/tesla-kills-the-entry-level-40-kwh-model-s-citing-poor-demand/
    https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1130320_tesla-is-discontinuing-the-35-000-model-3-yes-again

    New Harley Electric Division
    https://electrek.co/2021/02/03/harley-davidson-hardwire-5-year-plan-new-division-electric-motorcycles/

    Hydrogen Power Paste - https://newatlas.com/energy/powerpaste-hydrogen-fuel-paste/

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    Joe, Tim, and Ben talk about the new Tesla Model S, SpaceX Starship SN9 and SN10, and cool tech from CES.

    Read more from the articles we referenced:

    CES stuff - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XabpNlxq0oQ

    https://youtu.be/q6F_x5Uhpio

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQ5iJnctzLE

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-3c9Pt3_J0

    Biden’s Electricl Fleet - https://finance.yahoo.com/amphtml/news/biden-says-entire-federal-fleet-060535504.html

    New Model S - https://www.tesla.com/models

    First private crew to the ISS - https://www.axiomspace.com/

    SN10 rolls out to the pad along side with SN9 - https://twitter.com/Erdayastronaut/status/1355235801504882690?s=20

    SLS will do another test fire - https://twitter.com/SciGuySpace/status/1355268329418715144

    Joe's Tweets  - https://twitter.com/joebarnard/status/1354942994508623880?s=20

    Redox Flow Battery costs - https://cleantechnica.com/2021/01/25/researchers-claim-redox-flow-battery-breakthrough-will-cost-25-per-kwh-or-less/amp/

  • Joe, Tim, and Ben talk about Starship SN9's impending launch, Elon's ridiculous wealth, and Tesla sales numbers

    Read more from the articles we referenced:

    SLS lights all of its engines for the first time - https://youtu.be/ELHOXi2t3lk

    https://blogs.nasa.gov/artemis/2021/01/19/green-run-update-data-and-inspections-indicate-core-stage-in-good-condition/

    Starliner requalified and will fly Q1 - https://spaceflightnow.com/2021/01/18/boeing-making-progress-on-starliner-software-for-test-flight-in-march/

    SpaceX Starlink launch broke records! - https://youtu.be/84Nct_Q9Lqw

    https://everydayastronaut.com/starlink-16-falcon-9-block-5/

    AND available in the UK too! - https://www.cnbc.com/amp/2021/01/20/spacex-expands-starlink-public-beta-test-to-canada-united-kingdom.html

    Rocket Lab launches number 18 - https://youtu.be/NQyNuF-Du7c

    Tesla cranking up battery production - Job posting - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zB8_HbrxUi8&feature=emb_title

    Giga Berlin Approval - https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-4680-battery-factory-worlds-largest-giga-berlin-approved/

    Autopilot Avoids Moose - https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-model-s-real-life-moose-test-video/

    Electrek honeycomb battery pack - https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-4680-battery-cell-production-elon-musk-alien-dreadnought/

    Starship SN9 keeps us waiting - https://youtu.be/nqkE8Q5e2d8

    Virgin Orbit reaches orbit!!! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yrx2PBzeRdU

    https://twitter.com/Virgin_Orbit/status/1350933162398986240?s=20

    #whydonttheyjust by @green_airplane - https://twitter.com/Green_Airplane/status/1351668084940173312

    Corona Satellites - https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/05/science/corona-satellites-environment.html

    Microbial life in Canadian Mine - https://www.the-scientist.com/news-opinion/microbial-life-discovered-deep-in-canadian-mine-66333

  • Joe, Tim, and Ben talk about the long awaited Model Y 7-seater, SpaceX Starship SN9 triple static fire, and scientists using CRISPR to store binary data in DNA

    Read more from the articles we referenced:

    Model Y 5 Star Saftey - https://www.tesla.com/blog/model-y-achieves-5-star-overall-safety-rating-nhtsa

    Model Y Crash Videos - https://twitter.com/Tesla/status/1349572805122113540

    Model Y 7 Seater - https://insideevs.com/features/465979/video-tesla-model-y-seven-seat-buying-advice/

    SN9 does a triple header static fire! - https://youtu.be/swL4xrmmLCk

    Earth's Future - https://phys.org/news/2021-01-earth-future-outlook-worse-scientists.amp

    New Shepard launches their 14th New Shepard - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9oTZu2HP8U

    #whydonttheyjust by @Metaphoriumino1 - https://twitter.com/Metaphoriumino1/status/1349774839368790019

    Lebron gets a Hummer EV, maybe - https://www.yahoo.com/amphtml/lifestyle/bad-girl-watch-lebron-james-230000984.html

    CRISPR DNA data storage - https://www.newscientist.com/article/2264383-crispr-gene-editing-used-to-store-data-in-dna-inside-living-cells/

    Insight loses MOLE - https://twitter.com/NASAInSight/status/1349760462854909957?s=20

    https://mars.nasa.gov/insight/spacecraft/about-the-lander/

  • Joe, Tim, and Ben talk about Starship SN9's impending launch, Elon's ridiculous wealth, and Tesla sales numbers

    Read more from the articles we referenced:

    Tesla Q4/2020 Production - https://ir.tesla.com/press-release/tesla-q4-2020-vehicle-production-deliveries

    Norway Sales - https://cleantechnica.com/2021/01/06/norway-hits-record-87-plug-in-ev-share-66-pure-electrics-in-december/

    Elon Musk is the richest person in the world - https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-01-06/musk-close-to-surpassing-bezos-as-world-s-richest-person?sref=xuVirdpv

    MKBHD on EVs - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJlA2J92Fw4

    Starship won't have landing legs and SpaceX will try and catch it - https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1344327757916868608?s=20

    https://twitter.com/ErcXspace/status/1344448375001931776

    https://twitter.com/C_Bass3d/status/1345369252480643074

    https://twitter.com/julius_burton/status/1345436609848684550?s=12

    https://twitter.com/smvllstvrs/status/1344444938591866889

    SLS prepares to test fire - https://www.nasa.gov/exploration/systems/sls/proceeding-with-green-run-hot-fire.html

    SN9 Gets ready to fly! - https://everydayastronaut.com/starship-sn9-12-5-kilometer-flight/

    #whydonttheyjust by @astrav - https://twitter.com/astrav/status/1344356774250491912

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    Joe, Tim, and Ben talk about the newest Model Y trim level, Anyon....

    Read more from the articles we referenced:

    Model Y LR RWD in Jan 2021 - https://cleantechnica.com/2020/12/16/tesla-model-y-rwd-deliveries-reportedly-starting-in-january/

    Anyon Particles - https://www.wired.com/story/milestone-evidence-for-anyons-a-third-kingdom-of-particles/

    Eclipse footage - https://youtu.be/RtzqOQcf__8

    Autopilot augmented view - https://twitter.com/greentheonly/status/1338743592328847361

    https://electrek.co/2020/12/15/tesla-hacker-unlocks-autopilot-augmented-vision-and-its-awesome/

    SN8 corrections - https://youtu.be/XJZ7VWzqtJM

    https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1339248131037417478?s=21

    https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1339246278857940992?s=21

    NASA announces Artemis astronauts - https://www.nasa.gov/press-release/nasa-names-artemis-team-of-astronauts-eligible-for-early-moon-missions/