Inspiration4: A New Era of Spaceflight
Four new astronauts from four different decades of life and backgrounds similar to the everyday person are set to become astronauts
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How did SpaceX beat out Dynetics for the Moon lander contract? Part 2
Their proposal blended innovative and ambitious orbital refueling with conservative capabilities, but ran afoul the laws of physics
How did SpaceX beat out Blue Origin for the Moon lander contract? Part 1
NASA said it was all about the money, but their official document uncovers problems from illegal accounting to risky propulsion systems
82: SpaceX sole winner of NASA HLS contract
After 10 months of exploratory work, NASA has selected SpaceX to return humans to the Moon
The 5 Small Space Launchers to Watch in 2021
Four dedicated small rockets are going up against the reusable, and dirt cheap, SpaceX Falcon 9
81: The ISS Gets New Wings!
After 20 years, the International Space Station gets a major technological upgrade, but its lifespan is limited.
Everything you need to know about the International Space Station's new solar panels
After 20 years, the station is getting advanced solar panels using cutting edge technology
NASA's SLS Green Run Test Failure ends hope of 2024 of Lunar Landing
A "major component failure" is the most recent issue to plague the world's most expensive rocket
80: Rethinking Aerospace Design Tools with nTopology
On this episode, nTopology CEO Brad Rothenberg walks us through how generative design techniques and new engineering tools are changing the way we design spacecraft.
79: Talking Starlink and Fiber Internet with Stealth Communications
Shrihari Pandit, CEO of Stealth Communications, takes us through the ins and outs of how LEO constellations like Starlink will play a role in delivering high speed internet to people across the globe.
78: Virgin Orbit's Will Pomerantz
The origins of Virgin Orbit, mentorship, and diversity in today's aerospace industry with Vice President of Special Projects & Brand at Virgin Orbit.
77: SpaceX Starship SN4 Explosion
SpaceX's Mars rocket prototype met an explosive and fiery end in South Texas.
Satellite Servicing
71: In-Space Refueling with Orbit Fab's James Bultitude
Orbit Fab aims to build 'gas stations' in space, allowing spacecraft to refuel when they would otherwise be discarded.
Episodes
70: SpaceX Starlink Takes Flight
Everything you need to know about SpaceX's first operational Starlink launch
SpaceX
SpaceX Starship explosion represents progress, not setback, on the path towards Mars
Five prototype Starships have failed in various ways in the South Texas coast, but the program continues to pick up speed
NASA
SpaceX DM-2: Mission Timeline
Follow along every step of the way as NASA astronauts launch from Cape Canaveral for the first time in 9 years
SpaceX
SpaceX DM-2: Everything you need to know about launching American astronauts on American rockets from American soil this Wednesday
On May 27th, 2020 SpaceX and NASA will launch two astronauts, Col. Bob Behnken and Col. Doug Hurley, on Crew Dragon, the first crew-rated spacecraft to launch from US soil in over nine years.
Articles
Rocket Lab Captures Rocket Mid-Air in Key Reusability Test
Parachute recovery would enable re-use of Electron boosters after launch
Articles
Boeing Will Re-fly Starliner Capsule After Failed Test Flight
Boeing set aside $410 million earlier this year to pay for the second attempt
Articles
Elon Musk releases SpaceX Falcon 9 Hard landing Footage
Finally unveiled two and a half years after one of Falcon 9's hardest landings during BulgariaSat-1
Episodes
69: Improving the Spaceport America Cup for 2019
This year's Spaceport America Cup showcased student rocket teams from around the world
Spaceport America
SA Cup 2019 Spotlight: Rockets bridge rivalries at the Spaceport America Cup
It is clear that the students know how much work goes into just getting a rocket on the launch rail, and that earns mutual respect.
Spaceport America
SA Cup 2019 Spotlight: Iowa State reinvents their rocket... and their team
Cyclone Rocketry returned to Spaceport America with a whole new rocket and a whole new approach to building it.
Spaceport America
Kicking off a Week of Rocket Engineering at Spaceport America Cup 2019
Students from around the world are here to launch rockets they designed and built themselves.
