This Week in Space (Video) TWiT https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space TWiT Feed Generator v4.6.1 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss en-US This work is licensed under a Creative Commons License - Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/ http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/ distro@twit.tv (TWiT Editors) distro@twit.tv (TWiT Engineering) 720 weekly 1 Fri, 12 Jul 2024 14:15:40 PDT Fri, 12 Jul 2024 14:15:40 PDT weekly Petaluma, CA episodic This Week in Space podcast covers the new space age plus the race to Mars and other planets. The new space age is upon us, and This Week in Space leaves no topic untouched. Every Friday, join Editor-in-Chief of Ad Astra magazine, Rod Pyle and Managing Editor of Space.com, Tariq Malik as they explore everything related to the cosmos. New episodes posted every Friday. The new space age is upon us, and This Week in Space leaves no topic untouched. Every Friday, join Editor-in-Chief of Ad Astra magazine, Rod Pyle and Managing Editor of Space.com, Tariq Malik as they explore everything related to the cosmos. New episodes posted every Friday. space, technology, mars, the moon, apollo , NASA tv-g no no No Become a Club TWiT member! Leo Laporte distro@twit.tv Space Technology This Week in Space (Video) https://elroy.twit.tv/sites/default/files/styles/twit_album_art_2048x2048/public/images/shows/this_week_in_space/album_art/hd/twis2022_albumart_standard_2400.jpg https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space https://feeds.twit.tv/twis_video_hd.xml TWiS 119: Junkyard in Space - The Dangers of Orbital Debris Junkyard in Space - The Dangers of Orbital Debris full TWiT Fri, 12 Jul 2024 14:00:00 PDT 119 119 https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space/episodes/119 https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space/episodes/119 News Space Technology no The Dangers of Orbital Debris space news, space podcast, moon, Mars, nasa, spacex, newspace, Starship, Artemis, space policy, space business, lunar infrastructure, space operations, elon musk, jeff bezos, launch providers, orbital debris, space junk, Kessler Syndrome, space debris If you saw the movie "Gravity," you have a sense of the dangers of orbital debris—and the risk is very real. More than 25,000 objects over four inches in diameter are tracked by the US Space Force, and millions of others are smaller or untracked—everything from derelict satellites to dead rocket stages to bits of shrapnel and even just chunks of frozen rocket fuel is there. And even something the size and mass of a paint chip, traveling at orbital speeds, can take out a window of a spacecraft. We're joined by Dr. John Crassidis from the University of Buffalo, an expert in orbital debris and its dangers. Look out below; this is going to be a hot one!

Headlines:

  • SpaceX Falcon 9 launch failure investigation underway after engine explosion during upper stage relight
  • James Webb Space Telescope celebrates 2nd anniversary with new "Cosmic Penguin" image
  • Boeing Starliner return date still uncertain as NASA and Boeing review data

Mailbag:

  • Zaheer Mohammed congratulates the National Space Society's Ad Astra magazine on winning the Marcom Awards in 2023

Main Topic: Orbital Debris Discussion with Dr. John Crassidis

  • Orbital debris defined as anything in space that is no longer useful, ranging from paint flakes to rocket bodies
  • Debris moves at extremely high speeds (17,500 mph), making collisions highly destructive
  • Kessler Syndrome: cascading collisions could render low Earth orbit unusable within 50 years if debris growth is not slowed
  • Approximately 47,000 tracked objects softball-size or larger, with millions more smaller pieces
  • Challenges in tracking debris due to limited coverage, object tumbling, and modeling uncertainties
  • Ownership and responsibility for debris removal complicated by lack of international agreements
  • Current remediation techniques not feasible due to cost and technological limitations
  • Urgent need for debris mitigation through international cooperation and improved satellite design
  • Future threats extend beyond low Earth orbit, with debris already accumulating around the Moon
  • Importance of investing in research to develop effective debris removal technologies

Hosts: Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik

Guest: Dr. John Crassidis

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]]> If you saw the movie "Gravity," you have a sense of the dangers of orbital debris—and the risk is very real. More than 25,000 objects over four inches in diameter are tracked by the US Space Force, and millions of others are smaller or untracked—everything from derelict satellites to dead rocket stages to bits of shrapnel and even just chunks of frozen rocket fuel is there. And even something the size and mass of a paint chip, traveling at orbital speeds, can take out a window of a spacecraft. We're joined by Dr. John Crassidis from the University of Buffalo, an expert in orbital debris and its dangers. Look out below; this is going to be a hot one!

Headlines:

  • SpaceX Falcon 9 launch failure investigation underway after engine explosion during upper stage relight
  • James Webb Space Telescope celebrates 2nd anniversary with new "Cosmic Penguin" image
  • Boeing Starliner return date still uncertain as NASA and Boeing review data

Mailbag:

  • Zaheer Mohammed congratulates the National Space Society's Ad Astra magazine on winning the Marcom Awards in 2023

Main Topic: Orbital Debris Discussion with Dr. John Crassidis

  • Orbital debris defined as anything in space that is no longer useful, ranging from paint flakes to rocket bodies
  • Debris moves at extremely high speeds (17,500 mph), making collisions highly destructive
  • Kessler Syndrome: cascading collisions could render low Earth orbit unusable within 50 years if debris growth is not slowed
  • Approximately 47,000 tracked objects softball-size or larger, with millions more smaller pieces
  • Challenges in tracking debris due to limited coverage, object tumbling, and modeling uncertainties
  • Ownership and responsibility for debris removal complicated by lack of international agreements
  • Current remediation techniques not feasible due to cost and technological limitations
  • Urgent need for debris mitigation through international cooperation and improved satellite design
  • Future threats extend beyond low Earth orbit, with debris already accumulating around the Moon
  • Importance of investing in research to develop effective debris removal technologies

Hosts: Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik

Guest: Dr. John Crassidis

Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space.

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]]> If you saw the movie "Gravity," you have a sense of the dangers of orbital debris—and the risk is very real. More than 25,000 objects over four inches in diameter are tracked by the US Space Force, and millions of others are smaller or untracked—everything from derelict satellites to dead rocket stages to bits of shrapnel and even just chunks of frozen rocket fuel is there. And even something the size and mass of a paint chip, traveling at orbital speeds, can take out a window of a spacecraft. We're joined by Dr. John Crassidis from the University of Buffalo, an expert in orbital debris and its dangers. Look out below; this is going to be a hot one!

Headlines:

  • SpaceX Falcon 9 launch failure investigation underway after engine explosion during upper stage relight
  • James Webb Space Telescope celebrates 2nd anniversary with new "Cosmic Penguin" image
  • Boeing Starliner return date still uncertain as NASA and Boeing review data

Mailbag:

  • Zaheer Mohammed congratulates the National Space Society's Ad Astra magazine on winning the Marcom Awards in 2023

Main Topic: Orbital Debris Discussion with Dr. John Crassidis

  • Orbital debris defined as anything in space that is no longer useful, ranging from paint flakes to rocket bodies
  • Debris moves at extremely high speeds (17,500 mph), making collisions highly destructive
  • Kessler Syndrome: cascading collisions could render low Earth orbit unusable within 50 years if debris growth is not slowed
  • Approximately 47,000 tracked objects softball-size or larger, with millions more smaller pieces
  • Challenges in tracking debris due to limited coverage, object tumbling, and modeling uncertainties
  • Ownership and responsibility for debris removal complicated by lack of international agreements
  • Current remediation techniques not feasible due to cost and technological limitations
  • Urgent need for debris mitigation through international cooperation and improved satellite design
  • Future threats extend beyond low Earth orbit, with debris already accumulating around the Moon
  • Importance of investing in research to develop effective debris removal technologies

Hosts: Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik

Guest: Dr. John Crassidis

Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space.

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]]> https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/cdn.twit.tv/video/twis/twis0119/twis0119_h264m_1920x1080.mp4 yes 1:03:27 TWiS 119: Junkyard in Space - The Dangers of Orbital Debris The Dangers of Orbital Debris space news, space podcast, moon, Mars, nasa, spacex, newspace, Starship, Artemis, space policy, space business, lunar infrastructure, space operations, elon musk, jeff bezos, launch providers, orbital debris, space junk, Kessler Syndrome, space debris nonadult tv-g IAB15 Rod Pyle Tariq Malik Dr. John Crassidis Rod Pyle Tariq Malik Dr. John Crassidis TWiS 118: Understanding the Darkness - Dark Matter and Dark Energy Understanding the Darkness - Dark Matter and Dark Energy full TWiT Fri, 05 Jul 2024 14:30:00 PDT 118 118 https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space/episodes/118 https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space/episodes/118 News Space Technology no Dark Matter and Dark Energy space news, space podcast, moon, Mars, nasa, spacex, rod pyle, Isaac Arthur, jason rhodes, alina kiessling, jpl research, dark matter, dark energy, astrophysics, cosmology, space telescopes, Euclid mission, Roman Space Telescope, exoplanets, JPL For many of us, dark matter and dark energy are two of the least understood areas of cosmology and astrophysics. This week, we invited Alina Kiessling and Jason Rhodes, both Research Scientists at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, to explain these concepts and their broader implications for cosmology, exoplanet research, and more. Both of them are working on major space telescope projects to research "dark physics," as they will explain. Guest co-host Isaac Arthur asks compelling, comprehensive questions about physics and cosmology while Rod asks things like "is dark energy dangerous?" because, let's face it, someone has to ask the dumb questions. Join us for the fascinating deep dive into dark forces!

Headlines:

  • Chinese rocket startup Space Pioneer accidentally launched a rocket during a static ground test, highlighting the unpredictable nature of rocketry.
  • SpaceX and Jared Isaacman's Polaris Dawn mission, set for July 34th, 2024, aims to conduct the first private spacewalk and set a new orbital altitude record of 870 miles.
  • NASA announced that Boeing's Starliner spacecraft is in good enough condition to stay at the International Space Station for at least 45 days despite ongoing investigations into malfunctioning thrusters and helium leaks.

Main Topic - Understanding the Darkness:

  • Guests Jason Rhodes and Alina Kiessling, both Research Scientists and Astrophysicists at JPL, share their backgrounds and how they met through their shared passion for cosmology.
  • The universe's composition, with dark matter and dark energy making up 95% of its content.
  • Exploring the history of dark matter discovery, from Fritz Zwicky's observations in the 1930s to Vera Rubin's groundbreaking work in the 1960s and 70s.
  • The differences between dark matter and dark energy, their effects on the universe's structure, and the challenges in studying them.
  • The "cosmological crisis" or Hubble tension, which arises from discrepancies between early and late universe measurements.
  • Upcoming space telescope missions, including Euclid, the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, and the Vera Rubin Observatory, are highlighted as crucial tools for advancing our understanding of dark matter and dark energy.
  • The potential need for new physics to explain current observations is explored, with the guests expressing excitement about the possibility of groundbreaking discoveries.
  • Exoplanet research: discussing how the Roman Space Telescope will use microlensing and coronagraphy techniques to detect and study distant worlds.
  • The potential for detecting biosignatures on exoplanets, with a focus on identifying signs of life through spectroscopic analysis.Jason and Alina's advice for aspiring astrophysicists, emphasizing the growing importance of machine learning and artificial intelligence in the field.
  • Finally, a lighthearted discussion of the guests' personal lives and travel experiences, highlighting the balance between their professional and family commitments.

Host: Rod Pyle

Co-Host: Isaac Arthur

Guests: Jason Rhodes and Alina Kiessling

Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space.

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]]> For many of us, dark matter and dark energy are two of the least understood areas of cosmology and astrophysics. This week, we invited Alina Kiessling and Jason Rhodes, both Research Scientists at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, to explain these concepts and their broader implications for cosmology, exoplanet research, and more. Both of them are working on major space telescope projects to research "dark physics," as they will explain. Guest co-host Isaac Arthur asks compelling, comprehensive questions about physics and cosmology while Rod asks things like "is dark energy dangerous?" because, let's face it, someone has to ask the dumb questions. Join us for the fascinating deep dive into dark forces!

Headlines:

  • Chinese rocket startup Space Pioneer accidentally launched a rocket during a static ground test, highlighting the unpredictable nature of rocketry.
  • SpaceX and Jared Isaacman's Polaris Dawn mission, set for July 34th, 2024, aims to conduct the first private spacewalk and set a new orbital altitude record of 870 miles.
  • NASA announced that Boeing's Starliner spacecraft is in good enough condition to stay at the International Space Station for at least 45 days despite ongoing investigations into malfunctioning thrusters and helium leaks.

Main Topic - Understanding the Darkness:

  • Guests Jason Rhodes and Alina Kiessling, both Research Scientists and Astrophysicists at JPL, share their backgrounds and how they met through their shared passion for cosmology.
  • The universe's composition, with dark matter and dark energy making up 95% of its content.
  • Exploring the history of dark matter discovery, from Fritz Zwicky's observations in the 1930s to Vera Rubin's groundbreaking work in the 1960s and 70s.
  • The differences between dark matter and dark energy, their effects on the universe's structure, and the challenges in studying them.
  • The "cosmological crisis" or Hubble tension, which arises from discrepancies between early and late universe measurements.
  • Upcoming space telescope missions, including Euclid, the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, and the Vera Rubin Observatory, are highlighted as crucial tools for advancing our understanding of dark matter and dark energy.
  • The potential need for new physics to explain current observations is explored, with the guests expressing excitement about the possibility of groundbreaking discoveries.
  • Exoplanet research: discussing how the Roman Space Telescope will use microlensing and coronagraphy techniques to detect and study distant worlds.
  • The potential for detecting biosignatures on exoplanets, with a focus on identifying signs of life through spectroscopic analysis.Jason and Alina's advice for aspiring astrophysicists, emphasizing the growing importance of machine learning and artificial intelligence in the field.
  • Finally, a lighthearted discussion of the guests' personal lives and travel experiences, highlighting the balance between their professional and family commitments.

Host: Rod Pyle

Co-Host: Isaac Arthur

Guests: Jason Rhodes and Alina Kiessling

Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space.

Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit

]]> For many of us, dark matter and dark energy are two of the least understood areas of cosmology and astrophysics. This week, we invited Alina Kiessling and Jason Rhodes, both Research Scientists at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, to explain these concepts and their broader implications for cosmology, exoplanet research, and more. Both of them are working on major space telescope projects to research "dark physics," as they will explain. Guest co-host Isaac Arthur asks compelling, comprehensive questions about physics and cosmology while Rod asks things like "is dark energy dangerous?" because, let's face it, someone has to ask the dumb questions. Join us for the fascinating deep dive into dark forces!

Headlines:

  • Chinese rocket startup Space Pioneer accidentally launched a rocket during a static ground test, highlighting the unpredictable nature of rocketry.
  • SpaceX and Jared Isaacman's Polaris Dawn mission, set for July 34th, 2024, aims to conduct the first private spacewalk and set a new orbital altitude record of 870 miles.
  • NASA announced that Boeing's Starliner spacecraft is in good enough condition to stay at the International Space Station for at least 45 days despite ongoing investigations into malfunctioning thrusters and helium leaks.

Main Topic - Understanding the Darkness:

  • Guests Jason Rhodes and Alina Kiessling, both Research Scientists and Astrophysicists at JPL, share their backgrounds and how they met through their shared passion for cosmology.
  • The universe's composition, with dark matter and dark energy making up 95% of its content.
  • Exploring the history of dark matter discovery, from Fritz Zwicky's observations in the 1930s to Vera Rubin's groundbreaking work in the 1960s and 70s.
  • The differences between dark matter and dark energy, their effects on the universe's structure, and the challenges in studying them.
  • The "cosmological crisis" or Hubble tension, which arises from discrepancies between early and late universe measurements.
  • Upcoming space telescope missions, including Euclid, the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, and the Vera Rubin Observatory, are highlighted as crucial tools for advancing our understanding of dark matter and dark energy.
  • The potential need for new physics to explain current observations is explored, with the guests expressing excitement about the possibility of groundbreaking discoveries.
  • Exoplanet research: discussing how the Roman Space Telescope will use microlensing and coronagraphy techniques to detect and study distant worlds.
  • The potential for detecting biosignatures on exoplanets, with a focus on identifying signs of life through spectroscopic analysis.Jason and Alina's advice for aspiring astrophysicists, emphasizing the growing importance of machine learning and artificial intelligence in the field.
  • Finally, a lighthearted discussion of the guests' personal lives and travel experiences, highlighting the balance between their professional and family commitments.

Host: Rod Pyle

Co-Host: Isaac Arthur

Guests: Jason Rhodes and Alina Kiessling

Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space.

Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit

]]> https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/cdn.twit.tv/video/twis/twis0118/twis0118_h264m_1920x1080.mp4 yes 1:08:55 TWiS 118: Understanding the Darkness - Dark Matter and Dark Energy Dark Matter and Dark Energy space news, space podcast, moon, Mars, nasa, spacex, rod pyle, Isaac Arthur, jason rhodes, alina kiessling, jpl research, dark matter, dark energy, astrophysics, cosmology, space telescopes, Euclid mission, Roman Space Telescope, exoplanets, JPL nonadult tv-g IAB15 Rod Pyle Isaac Arthur Jason Rhodes Alina Kiessling Rod Pyle Isaac Arthur Jason Rhodes Alina Kiessling TWiS 117: A Home on the Moon - 3D Printing Lunar Habitats A Home on the Moon - 3D Printing Lunar Habitats full TWiT Fri, 28 Jun 2024 15:50:00 PDT 117 117 https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space/episodes/117 https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space/episodes/117 News Space Technology no 3D Printing Lunar Habitats space news, space podcast, moon, Mars, nasa, spacex, rod pyle, tariq malik, newspace, Starship, Artemis, space policy, space business, lunar infrastructure, space operations, elon musk, launch providers, 3D Printing, construction, additive manufacturing, For decades we've seen images of huge glass domes on the moon and Mars, but the reality of building settlements off-Earth is likely to look much different. This week we're joined by Evan Jensen of ICON Build, a company that, in just a few years, has created housing across Texas via 3D printing. Now, in association with NASA, they are also investing heavily in researching how to 3D print habitats on the moon and one day Mars. It isn't easy working in a vacuum--water freezes and evaporates instantly, and any other materials you need must be transported there. ICON has some unique processes they are testing in their large vacuum chambers, and the results are truly fascinating. Join us for a look into the future of living on other worlds!

Headlines:
- NASA has selected SpaceX for a $843 million contract to de-orbit the International Space Station (ISS) around 2030
- ISS astronauts took shelter after a Russian satellite exploded, creating over 100 pieces of shrapnel
- Boeing's Starliner capsule faces an indefinite delay in its return from the ISS due to technical issues

Feedback:
- Listener Tim Lazaroff suggests two space-themed songs by the group Lord of the Lost
- Rod Pyle addresses inquiries about the decision to de-orbit the ISS, explaining the aging technology and high maintenance costs

Main Topic: 3D Printing for Construction on Earth and Beyond with Evan Jensen
- ICON's founders started the company in 2018 to push the limits of 3D printing technology for construction
- ICON has completed several projects, including the House of Phoenix and a 3D-printed neighborhood in Texas
- Project Olympus aims to use 3D printing for construction on the Moon and Mars, utilizing in-situ resources
- On the Moon, ICON plans to use a laser-directed energy deposition system to melt and solidify lunar regolith
- Challenges of lunar construction include the unsuitability of water in the concrete mix, extreme temperatures, and the need for robotic systems
- ICON is developing lunar regolith simulants and testing robotic systems in their "Moon Box" facility
- Mars construction may involve more traditional materials, but thermal energy deposition could still be viable
- ICON's Vitruvius AI architecture model allows users to design homes based on their preferences and needs
- The company's ultimate goal is to use robotics, automation, and AI to help solve the global housing crisis on Earth while enabling a sci-fi future of extraterrestrial habitation

Host: Rod Pyle

Co-Host: Isaac Arthur

Guest: Evan Jensen

Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space.

Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit

]]> For decades we've seen images of huge glass domes on the moon and Mars, but the reality of building settlements off-Earth is likely to look much different. This week we're joined by Evan Jensen of ICON Build, a company that, in just a few years, has created housing across Texas via 3D printing. Now, in association with NASA, they are also investing heavily in researching how to 3D print habitats on the moon and one day Mars. It isn't easy working in a vacuum--water freezes and evaporates instantly, and any other materials you need must be transported there. ICON has some unique processes they are testing in their large vacuum chambers, and the results are truly fascinating. Join us for a look into the future of living on other worlds!

Headlines:
- NASA has selected SpaceX for a $843 million contract to de-orbit the International Space Station (ISS) around 2030
- ISS astronauts took shelter after a Russian satellite exploded, creating over 100 pieces of shrapnel
- Boeing's Starliner capsule faces an indefinite delay in its return from the ISS due to technical issues

Feedback:
- Listener Tim Lazaroff suggests two space-themed songs by the group Lord of the Lost
- Rod Pyle addresses inquiries about the decision to de-orbit the ISS, explaining the aging technology and high maintenance costs

Main Topic: 3D Printing for Construction on Earth and Beyond with Evan Jensen
- ICON's founders started the company in 2018 to push the limits of 3D printing technology for construction
- ICON has completed several projects, including the House of Phoenix and a 3D-printed neighborhood in Texas
- Project Olympus aims to use 3D printing for construction on the Moon and Mars, utilizing in-situ resources
- On the Moon, ICON plans to use a laser-directed energy deposition system to melt and solidify lunar regolith
- Challenges of lunar construction include the unsuitability of water in the concrete mix, extreme temperatures, and the need for robotic systems
- ICON is developing lunar regolith simulants and testing robotic systems in their "Moon Box" facility
- Mars construction may involve more traditional materials, but thermal energy deposition could still be viable
- ICON's Vitruvius AI architecture model allows users to design homes based on their preferences and needs
- The company's ultimate goal is to use robotics, automation, and AI to help solve the global housing crisis on Earth while enabling a sci-fi future of extraterrestrial habitation

Host: Rod Pyle

Co-Host: Isaac Arthur

Guest: Evan Jensen

Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space.

Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit

]]> For decades we've seen images of huge glass domes on the moon and Mars, but the reality of building settlements off-Earth is likely to look much different. This week we're joined by Evan Jensen of ICON Build, a company that, in just a few years, has created housing across Texas via 3D printing. Now, in association with NASA, they are also investing heavily in researching how to 3D print habitats on the moon and one day Mars. It isn't easy working in a vacuum--water freezes and evaporates instantly, and any other materials you need must be transported there. ICON has some unique processes they are testing in their large vacuum chambers, and the results are truly fascinating. Join us for a look into the future of living on other worlds!

Headlines:
- NASA has selected SpaceX for a $843 million contract to de-orbit the International Space Station (ISS) around 2030
- ISS astronauts took shelter after a Russian satellite exploded, creating over 100 pieces of shrapnel
- Boeing's Starliner capsule faces an indefinite delay in its return from the ISS due to technical issues

Feedback:
- Listener Tim Lazaroff suggests two space-themed songs by the group Lord of the Lost
- Rod Pyle addresses inquiries about the decision to de-orbit the ISS, explaining the aging technology and high maintenance costs

Main Topic: 3D Printing for Construction on Earth and Beyond with Evan Jensen
- ICON's founders started the company in 2018 to push the limits of 3D printing technology for construction
- ICON has completed several projects, including the House of Phoenix and a 3D-printed neighborhood in Texas
- Project Olympus aims to use 3D printing for construction on the Moon and Mars, utilizing in-situ resources
- On the Moon, ICON plans to use a laser-directed energy deposition system to melt and solidify lunar regolith
- Challenges of lunar construction include the unsuitability of water in the concrete mix, extreme temperatures, and the need for robotic systems
- ICON is developing lunar regolith simulants and testing robotic systems in their "Moon Box" facility
- Mars construction may involve more traditional materials, but thermal energy deposition could still be viable
- ICON's Vitruvius AI architecture model allows users to design homes based on their preferences and needs
- The company's ultimate goal is to use robotics, automation, and AI to help solve the global housing crisis on Earth while enabling a sci-fi future of extraterrestrial habitation

Host: Rod Pyle

Co-Host: Isaac Arthur

Guest: Evan Jensen

Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space.

Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit

]]> https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/cdn.twit.tv/video/twis/twis0117/twis0117_h264m_1920x1080.mp4 yes 1:09:01 TWiS 117: A Home on the Moon - 3D Printing Lunar Habitats 3D Printing Lunar Habitats space news, space podcast, moon, Mars, nasa, spacex, rod pyle, tariq malik, newspace, Starship, Artemis, space policy, space business, lunar infrastructure, space operations, elon musk, launch providers, 3D Printing, construction, additive manufacturing, nonadult tv-g IAB15 Rod Pyle Isaac Arthur Evan Jensen Rod Pyle Isaac Arthur Evan Jensen TWiS 116: Spreading the Good Word - With the Space and Things Podcast Spreading the Good Word - With the Space and Things Podcast full TWiT Fri, 21 Jun 2024 15:00:00 PDT 116 116 https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space/episodes/116 https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space/episodes/116 News Space Technology no Spreading the Good Word - With the Space and Things Podcast space news, space podcast, moon, Mars, nasa, spacex, rod pyle, tariq malik, newspace, Starship, Artemis, lunar infrastructure, space operations, elon musk, Starliner, boeing, Rocket Lab, Electron rocket, Strawberry Supermoon, space fandom, space hipsters, In the world of space podcasts, the Space and Things podcast is a keeper (along with ours, of course). The brainchild of Emily Carney, founder of the Space Hipsters on Facebook, and singer/songwriter Dave Giles, Space and Things brings us some premiere guests in the space sector. Subjects are always compelling, and as we well know, that takes work. We'll dive into the intricacies of creating--and maintaining--a quality space podcast and the success of Emily's Facebook group, the Space Hipsters, now 62,000 members strong.

Headlines:
- Boeing's Starliner mission extended to June 26th for further testing of thrusters and leaks before undocking and landing at White Sands Space Harbor (no, the astronauts are not "stuck" in space)
- Rocket Lab achieves 50th launch of their Electron rocket, reaching the milestone faster than SpaceX's Falcon 9 and other major launch providers
- June 24th marks the first full moon of summer, also known as the Strawberry Moon

Main Topic: Interview with Emily Carney and Dave Giles from Space and Things Podcast:
- Space and Things podcast focuses on space and its intersection with art, popular culture, and other unique aspects, with over 200 episodes released
- Emily and Dave share their personal space experiences, including Emily's childhood memories of watching Space Shuttle launches and Dave's visit to the Kennedy Space Center
- The podcast features a diverse range of guests, including astronauts, their children, historians, and space enthusiasts, covering topics beyond the typical space discussions
- Emily discusses her Facebook group, Space Hipsters, which has grown to over 62,000 members and aims to create an inclusive community for space enthusiasts
- The importance of space fan clubs in providing a sense of belonging and a platform for space enthusiasts to connect and share their passion
- The guests discuss their dream podcast guests, with Emily choosing Gerard O'Neill and Dave selecting Tom Hanks and Jim Lovell
- Emily and Dave express their eagerness to participate in commercial spaceflight if given the opportunity
- The episode concludes with a discussion on the best space-themed songs, with the hosts and guests sharing their personal favorites

Hosts: Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik

Guests: Emily Carney and Dave Giles

Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space.

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]]> In the world of space podcasts, the Space and Things podcast is a keeper (along with ours, of course). The brainchild of Emily Carney, founder of the Space Hipsters on Facebook, and singer/songwriter Dave Giles, Space and Things brings us some premiere guests in the space sector. Subjects are always compelling, and as we well know, that takes work. We'll dive into the intricacies of creating--and maintaining--a quality space podcast and the success of Emily's Facebook group, the Space Hipsters, now 62,000 members strong.

Headlines:
- Boeing's Starliner mission extended to June 26th for further testing of thrusters and leaks before undocking and landing at White Sands Space Harbor (no, the astronauts are not "stuck" in space)
- Rocket Lab achieves 50th launch of their Electron rocket, reaching the milestone faster than SpaceX's Falcon 9 and other major launch providers
- June 24th marks the first full moon of summer, also known as the Strawberry Moon

Main Topic: Interview with Emily Carney and Dave Giles from Space and Things Podcast:
- Space and Things podcast focuses on space and its intersection with art, popular culture, and other unique aspects, with over 200 episodes released
- Emily and Dave share their personal space experiences, including Emily's childhood memories of watching Space Shuttle launches and Dave's visit to the Kennedy Space Center
- The podcast features a diverse range of guests, including astronauts, their children, historians, and space enthusiasts, covering topics beyond the typical space discussions
- Emily discusses her Facebook group, Space Hipsters, which has grown to over 62,000 members and aims to create an inclusive community for space enthusiasts
- The importance of space fan clubs in providing a sense of belonging and a platform for space enthusiasts to connect and share their passion
- The guests discuss their dream podcast guests, with Emily choosing Gerard O'Neill and Dave selecting Tom Hanks and Jim Lovell
- Emily and Dave express their eagerness to participate in commercial spaceflight if given the opportunity
- The episode concludes with a discussion on the best space-themed songs, with the hosts and guests sharing their personal favorites

Hosts: Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik

Guests: Emily Carney and Dave Giles

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]]> In the world of space podcasts, the Space and Things podcast is a keeper (along with ours, of course). The brainchild of Emily Carney, founder of the Space Hipsters on Facebook, and singer/songwriter Dave Giles, Space and Things brings us some premiere guests in the space sector. Subjects are always compelling, and as we well know, that takes work. We'll dive into the intricacies of creating--and maintaining--a quality space podcast and the success of Emily's Facebook group, the Space Hipsters, now 62,000 members strong.

Headlines:
- Boeing's Starliner mission extended to June 26th for further testing of thrusters and leaks before undocking and landing at White Sands Space Harbor (no, the astronauts are not "stuck" in space)
- Rocket Lab achieves 50th launch of their Electron rocket, reaching the milestone faster than SpaceX's Falcon 9 and other major launch providers
- June 24th marks the first full moon of summer, also known as the Strawberry Moon

Main Topic: Interview with Emily Carney and Dave Giles from Space and Things Podcast:
- Space and Things podcast focuses on space and its intersection with art, popular culture, and other unique aspects, with over 200 episodes released
- Emily and Dave share their personal space experiences, including Emily's childhood memories of watching Space Shuttle launches and Dave's visit to the Kennedy Space Center
- The podcast features a diverse range of guests, including astronauts, their children, historians, and space enthusiasts, covering topics beyond the typical space discussions
- Emily discusses her Facebook group, Space Hipsters, which has grown to over 62,000 members and aims to create an inclusive community for space enthusiasts
- The importance of space fan clubs in providing a sense of belonging and a platform for space enthusiasts to connect and share their passion
- The guests discuss their dream podcast guests, with Emily choosing Gerard O'Neill and Dave selecting Tom Hanks and Jim Lovell
- Emily and Dave express their eagerness to participate in commercial spaceflight if given the opportunity
- The episode concludes with a discussion on the best space-themed songs, with the hosts and guests sharing their personal favorites

Hosts: Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik

Guests: Emily Carney and Dave Giles

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]]> https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/cdn.twit.tv/video/twis/twis0116/twis0116_h264m_1920x1080.mp4 yes 1:05:48 TWiS 116: Spreading the Good Word - With the Space and Things Podcast Spreading the Good Word - With the Space and Things Podcast space news, space podcast, moon, Mars, nasa, spacex, rod pyle, tariq malik, newspace, Starship, Artemis, lunar infrastructure, space operations, elon musk, Starliner, boeing, Rocket Lab, Electron rocket, Strawberry Supermoon, space fandom, space hipsters, nonadult tv-g IAB15 Rod Pyle Tariq Malik Emily Carney Dave Giles Rod Pyle Tariq Malik Emily Carney Dave Giles TWiS 115: Our Friendly Mr. Sun - Mr. Sun: Friend or Foe? With Dr. Alex Young Our Friendly Mr. Sun - Mr. Sun: Friend or Foe? With Dr. Alex Young full TWiT Fri, 14 Jun 2024 14:00:00 PDT 115 115 https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space/episodes/115 https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space/episodes/115 News Space Technology no Mr. Sun: Friend or Foe? With Dr. Alex Young space news, space podcast, moon, Mars, nasa, spacex, rod pyle, tariq malik, dr. alex young, launch providers, solar storm, space weather, heliophysics, solar flare, Parker Solar Probe, Carrington Event, spacewalk, iss, Voyager 1, Apollo 8, Bill Anders We see the sun every day as it rises and sets... it's one of the few constants in life. But it's a very dynamic body, throwing minor temper tantrums regularly. As it happens, we're at the peak of its 11-year cycle of activity and there's a lot going on! Dr. Alex Young, the Associate Director for Science in the Heliophysics Science Division at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, joins us to talk about the sun, solar activity cycles, the recent solar storms that have given us auroras and some communications blackouts, the science from the Parker solar probe, and much more. Don't take the friendly Mr. Sun for granted--join us for this fascinating episode!

Headlines:

  • NASA's accidental broadcast: A simulated medical emergency on the International Space Station was mistakenly aired for 8 minutes, causing brief panic before clarification.
  • Spacewalk canceled: Just before a planned spacewalk, NASA canceled the event citing spacesuit discomfort, with few details provided.
  • Voyager 1 update: The spacecraft is now sending back data from all four of its working instruments, a remarkable feat for the 47-year-old probe.
  • Remembering Bill Anders: The Apollo 8 astronaut, known for the iconic Earthrise photo, passed away at 90 after a private plane crash.

Main Topic - Our Friendly Mr. Sun:

  • Heliophysics defined: Dr. Young explains that heliophysics studies the sun's atmosphere and its interactions with Earth and the solar system.
  • Solar activity cycle: Currently near solar maximum, the sun is exhibiting increased sunspots, solar flares, and coronal mass ejections.
  • Space weather impacts: Solar activity can affect technology, causing communication disruptions, satellite damage, and even power grid outages.
  • Solar observation: A variety of spacecraft monitor the sun, including NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory and NOAA's GOES satellites.
  • Parker Solar Probe: This groundbreaking mission is providing unprecedented data about the sun's corona and solar wind.
  • Solar magnetic field: The sun's magnetic field flips every ~11 years, which can lead to increased solar activity during the transition.
  • Carrington Event: This 1859 solar storm remains the benchmark for extreme space weather, causing telegraph systems to catch fire.
  • Sun in pop culture: Rod, Tariq, and Dr. Alex Young discuss depictions of the sun in science fiction, separating fact from fiction.
  • Solar research: Dr. Young shares his current work on the statistics of large solar events and improving science communication.

Hosts: Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik

Guest: C. Alex Young

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]]> We see the sun every day as it rises and sets... it's one of the few constants in life. But it's a very dynamic body, throwing minor temper tantrums regularly. As it happens, we're at the peak of its 11-year cycle of activity and there's a lot going on! Dr. Alex Young, the Associate Director for Science in the Heliophysics Science Division at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, joins us to talk about the sun, solar activity cycles, the recent solar storms that have given us auroras and some communications blackouts, the science from the Parker solar probe, and much more. Don't take the friendly Mr. Sun for granted--join us for this fascinating episode!

Headlines:

  • NASA's accidental broadcast: A simulated medical emergency on the International Space Station was mistakenly aired for 8 minutes, causing brief panic before clarification.
  • Spacewalk canceled: Just before a planned spacewalk, NASA canceled the event citing spacesuit discomfort, with few details provided.
  • Voyager 1 update: The spacecraft is now sending back data from all four of its working instruments, a remarkable feat for the 47-year-old probe.
  • Remembering Bill Anders: The Apollo 8 astronaut, known for the iconic Earthrise photo, passed away at 90 after a private plane crash.

Main Topic - Our Friendly Mr. Sun:

  • Heliophysics defined: Dr. Young explains that heliophysics studies the sun's atmosphere and its interactions with Earth and the solar system.
  • Solar activity cycle: Currently near solar maximum, the sun is exhibiting increased sunspots, solar flares, and coronal mass ejections.
  • Space weather impacts: Solar activity can affect technology, causing communication disruptions, satellite damage, and even power grid outages.
  • Solar observation: A variety of spacecraft monitor the sun, including NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory and NOAA's GOES satellites.
  • Parker Solar Probe: This groundbreaking mission is providing unprecedented data about the sun's corona and solar wind.
  • Solar magnetic field: The sun's magnetic field flips every ~11 years, which can lead to increased solar activity during the transition.
  • Carrington Event: This 1859 solar storm remains the benchmark for extreme space weather, causing telegraph systems to catch fire.
  • Sun in pop culture: Rod, Tariq, and Dr. Alex Young discuss depictions of the sun in science fiction, separating fact from fiction.
  • Solar research: Dr. Young shares his current work on the statistics of large solar events and improving science communication.

Hosts: Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik

Guest: C. Alex Young

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]]> We see the sun every day as it rises and sets... it's one of the few constants in life. But it's a very dynamic body, throwing minor temper tantrums regularly. As it happens, we're at the peak of its 11-year cycle of activity and there's a lot going on! Dr. Alex Young, the Associate Director for Science in the Heliophysics Science Division at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, joins us to talk about the sun, solar activity cycles, the recent solar storms that have given us auroras and some communications blackouts, the science from the Parker solar probe, and much more. Don't take the friendly Mr. Sun for granted--join us for this fascinating episode!

Headlines:

  • NASA's accidental broadcast: A simulated medical emergency on the International Space Station was mistakenly aired for 8 minutes, causing brief panic before clarification.
  • Spacewalk canceled: Just before a planned spacewalk, NASA canceled the event citing spacesuit discomfort, with few details provided.
  • Voyager 1 update: The spacecraft is now sending back data from all four of its working instruments, a remarkable feat for the 47-year-old probe.
  • Remembering Bill Anders: The Apollo 8 astronaut, known for the iconic Earthrise photo, passed away at 90 after a private plane crash.

Main Topic - Our Friendly Mr. Sun:

  • Heliophysics defined: Dr. Young explains that heliophysics studies the sun's atmosphere and its interactions with Earth and the solar system.
  • Solar activity cycle: Currently near solar maximum, the sun is exhibiting increased sunspots, solar flares, and coronal mass ejections.
  • Space weather impacts: Solar activity can affect technology, causing communication disruptions, satellite damage, and even power grid outages.
  • Solar observation: A variety of spacecraft monitor the sun, including NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory and NOAA's GOES satellites.
  • Parker Solar Probe: This groundbreaking mission is providing unprecedented data about the sun's corona and solar wind.
  • Solar magnetic field: The sun's magnetic field flips every ~11 years, which can lead to increased solar activity during the transition.
  • Carrington Event: This 1859 solar storm remains the benchmark for extreme space weather, causing telegraph systems to catch fire.
  • Sun in pop culture: Rod, Tariq, and Dr. Alex Young discuss depictions of the sun in science fiction, separating fact from fiction.
  • Solar research: Dr. Young shares his current work on the statistics of large solar events and improving science communication.

Hosts: Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik

Guest: C. Alex Young

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]]> https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/cdn.twit.tv/video/twis/twis0115/twis0115_h264m_1920x1080.mp4 yes 1:07:30 TWiS 115: Our Friendly Mr. Sun - Mr. Sun: Friend or Foe? With Dr. Alex Young Mr. Sun: Friend or Foe? With Dr. Alex Young space news, space podcast, moon, Mars, nasa, spacex, rod pyle, tariq malik, dr. alex young, launch providers, solar storm, space weather, heliophysics, solar flare, Parker Solar Probe, Carrington Event, spacewalk, iss, Voyager 1, Apollo 8, Bill Anders nonadult tv-g IAB15 Rod Pyle Tariq Malik C. Alex Young Rod Pyle Tariq Malik C. Alex Young TWiS 114: Starliners & Starships - Boeing's Redemption, SpaceX's Ambition Starliners & Starships - Boeing's Redemption, SpaceX's Ambition full TWiT Fri, 07 Jun 2024 15:30:00 PDT 114 114 https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space/episodes/114 https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space/episodes/114 News Space Technology no Boeing's Redemption, SpaceX's Ambition space news, space podcast, moon, Mars, nasa, spacex, newspace, Starship, Artemis, space operations, elon musk, launch providers, Starliner, boeing, space exploration, astronauts, International Space Station, iss, Atlas V rocket, Crew Dragon, moon mission, Well, we waited, we waffled, and we joked... but Boeing's Starliner finally made good! Seven or so years after their projected crewed flight date, the second provider of crew delivery to the International Space Station finally succeeded in sending two astronauts, Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams, to the ISS. Despite a few problems with (sigh) valves, helium tanks, and thrusters, the mission appears to be going swimmingly. Then, just a day later, SpaceX launched a Starship on a fourth test flight with spectacular results--and may be ready for another test launch within a few weeks. All good news this week, and it feels like newspace just picked up a lot of steam. Join us!

Headlines:

  • China's Chang'e-6 mission successfully collected up to 2,000 grams of lunar samples from the far side of the moon and launched them back to Earth.
  • The Hubble Space Telescope faces gyroscope issues, prompting NASA to use only one gyroscope to extend its lifespan until around 2035.
  • A lava tube discovered on Mars near the Arsia Mons extinct volcano could potentially shelter future human habitats or host microbial life.
  • A new star, "Blaze Star" T Coronae Borealis, may appear in the night sky between now and September, becoming the first visible nova since 1946.

Main Topic - Starliner and Starship:

  • Boeing's Starliner successfully launched, rendezvoused, and docked with the International Space Station, despite some thruster and cooling system issues.
  • The mission marks the first time in decades that astronauts have launched from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on an Atlas V rocket.
  • Starliner's reusability and cost per seat are compared to SpaceX's Crew Dragon and Russia's Soyuz spacecraft.
  • SpaceX's Starship completed a successful test flight, with the Super Heavy booster and Starship vehicle performing well despite some heat shield damage during reentry.
  • The hosts discuss the progress and challenges of Starship development, including the recent cancellation of Yusaku Maezawa's "dearMoon" mission.
  • SpaceX's rapid launch cadence and plans for mass-producing Starship vehicles and engines are highlighted, along with the company's vision for catching Super Heavy boosters with the "Mechazilla" launch tower.

Hosts: Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik

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]]> Well, we waited, we waffled, and we joked... but Boeing's Starliner finally made good! Seven or so years after their projected crewed flight date, the second provider of crew delivery to the International Space Station finally succeeded in sending two astronauts, Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams, to the ISS. Despite a few problems with (sigh) valves, helium tanks, and thrusters, the mission appears to be going swimmingly. Then, just a day later, SpaceX launched a Starship on a fourth test flight with spectacular results--and may be ready for another test launch within a few weeks. All good news this week, and it feels like newspace just picked up a lot of steam. Join us!

Headlines:

  • China's Chang'e-6 mission successfully collected up to 2,000 grams of lunar samples from the far side of the moon and launched them back to Earth.
  • The Hubble Space Telescope faces gyroscope issues, prompting NASA to use only one gyroscope to extend its lifespan until around 2035.
  • A lava tube discovered on Mars near the Arsia Mons extinct volcano could potentially shelter future human habitats or host microbial life.
  • A new star, "Blaze Star" T Coronae Borealis, may appear in the night sky between now and September, becoming the first visible nova since 1946.

Main Topic - Starliner and Starship:

  • Boeing's Starliner successfully launched, rendezvoused, and docked with the International Space Station, despite some thruster and cooling system issues.
  • The mission marks the first time in decades that astronauts have launched from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on an Atlas V rocket.
  • Starliner's reusability and cost per seat are compared to SpaceX's Crew Dragon and Russia's Soyuz spacecraft.
  • SpaceX's Starship completed a successful test flight, with the Super Heavy booster and Starship vehicle performing well despite some heat shield damage during reentry.
  • The hosts discuss the progress and challenges of Starship development, including the recent cancellation of Yusaku Maezawa's "dearMoon" mission.
  • SpaceX's rapid launch cadence and plans for mass-producing Starship vehicles and engines are highlighted, along with the company's vision for catching Super Heavy boosters with the "Mechazilla" launch tower.

Hosts: Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik

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]]> Well, we waited, we waffled, and we joked... but Boeing's Starliner finally made good! Seven or so years after their projected crewed flight date, the second provider of crew delivery to the International Space Station finally succeeded in sending two astronauts, Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams, to the ISS. Despite a few problems with (sigh) valves, helium tanks, and thrusters, the mission appears to be going swimmingly. Then, just a day later, SpaceX launched a Starship on a fourth test flight with spectacular results--and may be ready for another test launch within a few weeks. All good news this week, and it feels like newspace just picked up a lot of steam. Join us!

Headlines:

  • China's Chang'e-6 mission successfully collected up to 2,000 grams of lunar samples from the far side of the moon and launched them back to Earth.
  • The Hubble Space Telescope faces gyroscope issues, prompting NASA to use only one gyroscope to extend its lifespan until around 2035.
  • A lava tube discovered on Mars near the Arsia Mons extinct volcano could potentially shelter future human habitats or host microbial life.
  • A new star, "Blaze Star" T Coronae Borealis, may appear in the night sky between now and September, becoming the first visible nova since 1946.

Main Topic - Starliner and Starship:

  • Boeing's Starliner successfully launched, rendezvoused, and docked with the International Space Station, despite some thruster and cooling system issues.
  • The mission marks the first time in decades that astronauts have launched from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on an Atlas V rocket.
  • Starliner's reusability and cost per seat are compared to SpaceX's Crew Dragon and Russia's Soyuz spacecraft.
  • SpaceX's Starship completed a successful test flight, with the Super Heavy booster and Starship vehicle performing well despite some heat shield damage during reentry.
  • The hosts discuss the progress and challenges of Starship development, including the recent cancellation of Yusaku Maezawa's "dearMoon" mission.
  • SpaceX's rapid launch cadence and plans for mass-producing Starship vehicles and engines are highlighted, along with the company's vision for catching Super Heavy boosters with the "Mechazilla" launch tower.

Hosts: Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik

Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space.

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]]> https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/cdn.twit.tv/video/twis/twis0114/twis0114_h264m_1920x1080.mp4 yes 1:16:29 TWiS 114: Starliners & Starships - Boeing's Redemption, SpaceX's Ambition Boeing's Redemption, SpaceX's Ambition space news, space podcast, moon, Mars, nasa, spacex, newspace, Starship, Artemis, space operations, elon musk, launch providers, Starliner, boeing, space exploration, astronauts, International Space Station, iss, Atlas V rocket, Crew Dragon, moon mission, nonadult tv-g IAB15 Rod Pyle Tariq Malik Rod Pyle Tariq Malik TWiS 113: China's Heavenly Dream - Chang'e 6 and China's Lunar Ambitions With Mike Wall China's Heavenly Dream - Chang'e 6 and China's Lunar Ambitions With Mike Wall full TWiT Fri, 31 May 2024 14:00:00 PDT 113 113 https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space/episodes/113 https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space/episodes/113 News Space Technology no Chang'e 6 and China's Lunar Ambitions With Mike Wall space news, space podcast, moon, Mars, nasa, spacex, newspace, Starship, Artemis, lunar infrastructure, space operations, elon musk, launch providers, space race, China, Chang'e 6, moon mission, lunar exploration, far side of the moon, moon landing In this episode of This Week in Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik discuss the latest updates on Boeing's Starliner spacecraft, the potential for aurora sightings due to increased solar activity, and China's ambitious lunar exploration program with returning guest Mike Wall, Spaceflight Editor at Space.com. The conversation focuses on China's upcoming Chang'e 6 mission, its capabilities, and the implications of China's growing presence on the Moon. The hosts also touch upon the nationalistic aspects of the new space race between the United States and China.

Headlines:

  • Boeing's Starliner update: The spacecraft is ready for launch on June 1st, despite recent issues with parachutes, wiring, and helium leaks.
  • Venus Exploration: Japan's Akatsuki probe, currently the only active mission at Venus, has lost contact with JAXA. However, NASA, ESA, and private companies like Rocket Lab are planning future missions to explore the planet.
  • SpaceX Dragon capsule debris found in North Carolina: A piece of the trunk, about the size of a small coffee table, was discovered on a hiking trail.
  • Increased solar activity may lead to Aurora sightings: A giant sunspot has returned, and its intense activity could trigger powerful Aurora displays.

Main Topic - China's Lunar Ambitions and the New Space Race:

  • Chang'e 6 Mission: China is set to launch the Chang'e 6 mission to the far side of the moon's southern polar region, with the goal of returning samples. The mission is part of China's ambitious lunar exploration program.
  • International Collaboration: Although US-China collaboration is limited, Chang'e 6 includes contributions from France, Italy, Sweden, and Pakistan.
  • Future Chinese Lunar Missions: China plans to launch Chang'e 7 in 2026, featuring an orbiter, rover, and a hopping robot, and Chang'e 8 in 2028, which will attempt 3D printing using lunar regolith.
  • Artemis Accords and the Outer Space Treaty: As China and the US both aim to establish a presence on the moon, questions arise about territorial claims and the enforcement of the Outer Space Treaty.
  • Space Race Rhetoric: Both the US and China have engaged in nationalistic rhetoric regarding their lunar ambitions, with concerns about China's potential to claim exclusive rights to lunar resources.
  • Scientific Significance: Despite the geopolitical tensions, Chang'e 6 and future missions from both nations have the potential to greatly advance our understanding of the moon and its environment.

Hosts: Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik

Guest: Mike Wall

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]]> In this episode of This Week in Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik discuss the latest updates on Boeing's Starliner spacecraft, the potential for aurora sightings due to increased solar activity, and China's ambitious lunar exploration program with returning guest Mike Wall, Spaceflight Editor at Space.com. The conversation focuses on China's upcoming Chang'e 6 mission, its capabilities, and the implications of China's growing presence on the Moon. The hosts also touch upon the nationalistic aspects of the new space race between the United States and China.

Headlines:

  • Boeing's Starliner update: The spacecraft is ready for launch on June 1st, despite recent issues with parachutes, wiring, and helium leaks.
  • Venus Exploration: Japan's Akatsuki probe, currently the only active mission at Venus, has lost contact with JAXA. However, NASA, ESA, and private companies like Rocket Lab are planning future missions to explore the planet.
  • SpaceX Dragon capsule debris found in North Carolina: A piece of the trunk, about the size of a small coffee table, was discovered on a hiking trail.
  • Increased solar activity may lead to Aurora sightings: A giant sunspot has returned, and its intense activity could trigger powerful Aurora displays.

Main Topic - China's Lunar Ambitions and the New Space Race:

  • Chang'e 6 Mission: China is set to launch the Chang'e 6 mission to the far side of the moon's southern polar region, with the goal of returning samples. The mission is part of China's ambitious lunar exploration program.
  • International Collaboration: Although US-China collaboration is limited, Chang'e 6 includes contributions from France, Italy, Sweden, and Pakistan.
  • Future Chinese Lunar Missions: China plans to launch Chang'e 7 in 2026, featuring an orbiter, rover, and a hopping robot, and Chang'e 8 in 2028, which will attempt 3D printing using lunar regolith.
  • Artemis Accords and the Outer Space Treaty: As China and the US both aim to establish a presence on the moon, questions arise about territorial claims and the enforcement of the Outer Space Treaty.
  • Space Race Rhetoric: Both the US and China have engaged in nationalistic rhetoric regarding their lunar ambitions, with concerns about China's potential to claim exclusive rights to lunar resources.
  • Scientific Significance: Despite the geopolitical tensions, Chang'e 6 and future missions from both nations have the potential to greatly advance our understanding of the moon and its environment.

Hosts: Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik

Guest: Mike Wall

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]]> In this episode of This Week in Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik discuss the latest updates on Boeing's Starliner spacecraft, the potential for aurora sightings due to increased solar activity, and China's ambitious lunar exploration program with returning guest Mike Wall, Spaceflight Editor at Space.com. The conversation focuses on China's upcoming Chang'e 6 mission, its capabilities, and the implications of China's growing presence on the Moon. The hosts also touch upon the nationalistic aspects of the new space race between the United States and China.

Headlines:

  • Boeing's Starliner update: The spacecraft is ready for launch on June 1st, despite recent issues with parachutes, wiring, and helium leaks.
  • Venus Exploration: Japan's Akatsuki probe, currently the only active mission at Venus, has lost contact with JAXA. However, NASA, ESA, and private companies like Rocket Lab are planning future missions to explore the planet.
  • SpaceX Dragon capsule debris found in North Carolina: A piece of the trunk, about the size of a small coffee table, was discovered on a hiking trail.
  • Increased solar activity may lead to Aurora sightings: A giant sunspot has returned, and its intense activity could trigger powerful Aurora displays.

Main Topic - China's Lunar Ambitions and the New Space Race:

  • Chang'e 6 Mission: China is set to launch the Chang'e 6 mission to the far side of the moon's southern polar region, with the goal of returning samples. The mission is part of China's ambitious lunar exploration program.
  • International Collaboration: Although US-China collaboration is limited, Chang'e 6 includes contributions from France, Italy, Sweden, and Pakistan.
  • Future Chinese Lunar Missions: China plans to launch Chang'e 7 in 2026, featuring an orbiter, rover, and a hopping robot, and Chang'e 8 in 2028, which will attempt 3D printing using lunar regolith.
  • Artemis Accords and the Outer Space Treaty: As China and the US both aim to establish a presence on the moon, questions arise about territorial claims and the enforcement of the Outer Space Treaty.
  • Space Race Rhetoric: Both the US and China have engaged in nationalistic rhetoric regarding their lunar ambitions, with concerns about China's potential to claim exclusive rights to lunar resources.
  • Scientific Significance: Despite the geopolitical tensions, Chang'e 6 and future missions from both nations have the potential to greatly advance our understanding of the moon and its environment.

Hosts: Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik

Guest: Mike Wall

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]]> https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/cdn.twit.tv/video/twis/twis0113/twis0113_h264m_1920x1080.mp4 yes 1:07:11 TWiS 113: China's Heavenly Dream - Chang'e 6 and China's Lunar Ambitions With Mike Wall Chang'e 6 and China's Lunar Ambitions With Mike Wall space news, space podcast, moon, Mars, nasa, spacex, newspace, Starship, Artemis, lunar infrastructure, space operations, elon musk, launch providers, space race, China, Chang'e 6, moon mission, lunar exploration, far side of the moon, moon landing nonadult tv-g IAB15 Rod Pyle Tariq Malik Mike Wall Rod Pyle Tariq Malik Mike Wall TWiS 112: Mars on Pause? - With JPL Chief Engineer Emeritus Rob Manning Mars on Pause? - With JPL Chief Engineer Emeritus Rob Manning full TWiT Fri, 24 May 2024 14:00:00 PDT 112 112 https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space/episodes/112 https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space/episodes/112 News Space Technology no With JPL Chief Engineer Emeritus Rob Manning space news, space podcast, moon, Mars, nasa, spacex, newspace, Starship, Artemis, lunar infrastructure, elon musk, Mars exploration, Mars rovers, Mars Sample Return, Perseverance rover, Curiosity rover, Starliner delays, Boeing spacecraft This week we've invited JPL's Chief Engineer Emeritus, Rob Manning, back to discuss Mars exploration and, in particular, Mars Sample Return. As we discussed in episode 107, that project is in a bit of trouble. Rob was the Chief Engineer of every Mars rover up through Perseverance and the overall Chief Engineer on Perseverance, and he has some unique insights on how we have explored Mars, why it matters, and what the future holds... especially with regard to returning samples to Earth. Join us!

Headlines:

  • NASA held a press conference to explain the latest delays with Boeing's Starliner spacecraft, which stem from issues with a helium leak and concerns about the reaction control thrusters that could lead to a loss of redundancy during reentry
  • The European Space Agency's Euclid Space Telescope returned its first science images, providing stunning new views of galaxies never seen in such detail before to help unlock the mysteries of dark matter and dark energy

Main Topic - Mars Exploration and Sample Return:

  • Rob Manning recounts his extensive experience with Mars exploration at JPL, from the Sojourner rover and Pathfinder lander in the 90s to the currently operating Curiosity and Perseverance rovers
  • Curiosity confirmed the past presence of water on Mars, while Perseverance is collecting carefully selected rock samples to eventually be returned to Earth
  • The Mars Sample Return mission would bring pristine samples back to Earth for in-depth study, but is an extremely complex and costly endeavor facing budget challenges and potential delays
  • Rob explains why returning samples is so critical - context is key and current meteorite samples have been altered by their journey to Earth, whereas carefully selected samples could reveal much more about Mars' history and potential for life
  • Challenges for Mars Sample Return include the large size of the lander, the need for new parachute and guidance technologies, and planetary protection requirements to prevent contaminating Earth
  • NASA currently has no plans for additional Mars missions beyond sample return, and faces a potential loss of institutional knowledge as a "quiet period" approaches, highlighting the need to maintain momentum in Mars exploration

Hosts: Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik

Guest: Rob Manning

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]]> This week we've invited JPL's Chief Engineer Emeritus, Rob Manning, back to discuss Mars exploration and, in particular, Mars Sample Return. As we discussed in episode 107, that project is in a bit of trouble. Rob was the Chief Engineer of every Mars rover up through Perseverance and the overall Chief Engineer on Perseverance, and he has some unique insights on how we have explored Mars, why it matters, and what the future holds... especially with regard to returning samples to Earth. Join us!

Headlines:

  • NASA held a press conference to explain the latest delays with Boeing's Starliner spacecraft, which stem from issues with a helium leak and concerns about the reaction control thrusters that could lead to a loss of redundancy during reentry
  • The European Space Agency's Euclid Space Telescope returned its first science images, providing stunning new views of galaxies never seen in such detail before to help unlock the mysteries of dark matter and dark energy

Main Topic - Mars Exploration and Sample Return:

  • Rob Manning recounts his extensive experience with Mars exploration at JPL, from the Sojourner rover and Pathfinder lander in the 90s to the currently operating Curiosity and Perseverance rovers
  • Curiosity confirmed the past presence of water on Mars, while Perseverance is collecting carefully selected rock samples to eventually be returned to Earth
  • The Mars Sample Return mission would bring pristine samples back to Earth for in-depth study, but is an extremely complex and costly endeavor facing budget challenges and potential delays
  • Rob explains why returning samples is so critical - context is key and current meteorite samples have been altered by their journey to Earth, whereas carefully selected samples could reveal much more about Mars' history and potential for life
  • Challenges for Mars Sample Return include the large size of the lander, the need for new parachute and guidance technologies, and planetary protection requirements to prevent contaminating Earth
  • NASA currently has no plans for additional Mars missions beyond sample return, and faces a potential loss of institutional knowledge as a "quiet period" approaches, highlighting the need to maintain momentum in Mars exploration

Hosts: Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik

Guest: Rob Manning

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]]> This week we've invited JPL's Chief Engineer Emeritus, Rob Manning, back to discuss Mars exploration and, in particular, Mars Sample Return. As we discussed in episode 107, that project is in a bit of trouble. Rob was the Chief Engineer of every Mars rover up through Perseverance and the overall Chief Engineer on Perseverance, and he has some unique insights on how we have explored Mars, why it matters, and what the future holds... especially with regard to returning samples to Earth. Join us!

Headlines:

  • NASA held a press conference to explain the latest delays with Boeing's Starliner spacecraft, which stem from issues with a helium leak and concerns about the reaction control thrusters that could lead to a loss of redundancy during reentry
  • The European Space Agency's Euclid Space Telescope returned its first science images, providing stunning new views of galaxies never seen in such detail before to help unlock the mysteries of dark matter and dark energy

Main Topic - Mars Exploration and Sample Return:

  • Rob Manning recounts his extensive experience with Mars exploration at JPL, from the Sojourner rover and Pathfinder lander in the 90s to the currently operating Curiosity and Perseverance rovers
  • Curiosity confirmed the past presence of water on Mars, while Perseverance is collecting carefully selected rock samples to eventually be returned to Earth
  • The Mars Sample Return mission would bring pristine samples back to Earth for in-depth study, but is an extremely complex and costly endeavor facing budget challenges and potential delays
  • Rob explains why returning samples is so critical - context is key and current meteorite samples have been altered by their journey to Earth, whereas carefully selected samples could reveal much more about Mars' history and potential for life
  • Challenges for Mars Sample Return include the large size of the lander, the need for new parachute and guidance technologies, and planetary protection requirements to prevent contaminating Earth
  • NASA currently has no plans for additional Mars missions beyond sample return, and faces a potential loss of institutional knowledge as a "quiet period" approaches, highlighting the need to maintain momentum in Mars exploration

Hosts: Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik

Guest: Rob Manning

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]]> https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/cdn.twit.tv/video/twis/twis0112/twis0112_h264m_1920x1080.mp4 yes 1:07:34 TWiS 112: Mars on Pause? - With JPL Chief Engineer Emeritus Rob Manning With JPL Chief Engineer Emeritus Rob Manning space news, space podcast, moon, Mars, nasa, spacex, newspace, Starship, Artemis, lunar infrastructure, elon musk, Mars exploration, Mars rovers, Mars Sample Return, Perseverance rover, Curiosity rover, Starliner delays, Boeing spacecraft nonadult tv-g IAB15 Rod Pyle Tariq Malik Rob Manning Rod Pyle Tariq Malik Rob Manning TWiS 111: The Big Glass Wars - Inside the Race to Build the World's Largest Telescopes The Big Glass Wars - Inside the Race to Build the World's Largest Telescopes full TWiT Fri, 17 May 2024 14:45:00 PDT 111 111 https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space/episodes/111 https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space/episodes/111 News Space Technology no Inside the Race to Build the World's Largest Telescopes space news, space podcast, moon, Mars, nasa, spacex, newspace, Starship, Artemis, space business, space operations, elon musk, launch providers, Starliner delays, boeing, blue origin, crewed spaceflight, solar storms, sunspots, astronomy, telescopes Welcome to the Big Glass Wars! That's right, just when you thought you'd heard it all, turns out there's hot competition among a few countries to stay on the cutting edge of optical astronomy, and to do that, you need a great big hunk of glass to gather light from distant galaxies and stellar systems. Enter the Carnegie Observatories and their partners on the Thirty Meter Telescope and the Giant Magellan Telescope. Both are currently under construction, and both are threatened by budget parsimony from the U.S. Congress. Dr. John Mulchaey, Director of the Carnegie Observatories, joins us to discuss what's happening, why it matters, and what you can do to help maintain U.S. leadership in astronomy, cosmology, and other STEM-related fields.

Headlines:

  • Boeing's Starliner launch to the ISS delayed again, this time due to a helium leak in the service module. The launch is now targeted for no earlier than May 21st.
  • Blue Origin plans to conduct its first crewed suborbital flight since August 2022 on May 19th, carrying six passengers including the first Black astronaut candidate Ed Dwight.
  • A massive sunspot caused spectacular auroras visible as far south as Alabama and turned skies purple and orange. More solar activity is expected as another large sunspot emerges.


Main Topic: The Big Glass Wars with Dr. John Mulchaey

  • Dr. Mulchaey provides an overview of the Carnegie Observatories, founded in 1904, and their historic telescopes at Mount Wilson that helped launch modern astronomy.
  • He discusses the need for extremely large next-generation ground-based telescopes, the Giant Magellan Telescope (GMT) and Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT), to study earth-like exoplanets and the early universe.
  • These ambitious segmented mirror telescopes will be 5-10 times larger than today's biggest telescopes and cost billions of dollars to construct.
  • While substantial private funding has been raised, the projects need investment from the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the U.S. government to be completed. However, the NSF has proposed only partial funding.
  • Dr. Mulchaey emphasizes the importance of the U.S. having both telescope projects to provide full-sky coverage, double the observation time, and maintain the nation's leadership in astronomy research or risk losing top talent to competing projects in Europe and China.
  • He notes that delaying a decision on full funding is causing the estimated costs to escalate as the projects are forced to wait.
  • Dr. Mulchaey argues passionately that inspiring the next generation of scientists and engineers by investing in these telescopes is critical for the country's future productivity and innovation.

Hosts: Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik

Guest: Dr. John Mulchaey

Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space.

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]]> Welcome to the Big Glass Wars! That's right, just when you thought you'd heard it all, turns out there's hot competition among a few countries to stay on the cutting edge of optical astronomy, and to do that, you need a great big hunk of glass to gather light from distant galaxies and stellar systems. Enter the Carnegie Observatories and their partners on the Thirty Meter Telescope and the Giant Magellan Telescope. Both are currently under construction, and both are threatened by budget parsimony from the U.S. Congress. Dr. John Mulchaey, Director of the Carnegie Observatories, joins us to discuss what's happening, why it matters, and what you can do to help maintain U.S. leadership in astronomy, cosmology, and other STEM-related fields.

Headlines:

  • Boeing's Starliner launch to the ISS delayed again, this time due to a helium leak in the service module. The launch is now targeted for no earlier than May 21st.
  • Blue Origin plans to conduct its first crewed suborbital flight since August 2022 on May 19th, carrying six passengers including the first Black astronaut candidate Ed Dwight.
  • A massive sunspot caused spectacular auroras visible as far south as Alabama and turned skies purple and orange. More solar activity is expected as another large sunspot emerges.


Main Topic: The Big Glass Wars with Dr. John Mulchaey

  • Dr. Mulchaey provides an overview of the Carnegie Observatories, founded in 1904, and their historic telescopes at Mount Wilson that helped launch modern astronomy.
  • He discusses the need for extremely large next-generation ground-based telescopes, the Giant Magellan Telescope (GMT) and Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT), to study earth-like exoplanets and the early universe.
  • These ambitious segmented mirror telescopes will be 5-10 times larger than today's biggest telescopes and cost billions of dollars to construct.
  • While substantial private funding has been raised, the projects need investment from the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the U.S. government to be completed. However, the NSF has proposed only partial funding.
  • Dr. Mulchaey emphasizes the importance of the U.S. having both telescope projects to provide full-sky coverage, double the observation time, and maintain the nation's leadership in astronomy research or risk losing top talent to competing projects in Europe and China.
  • He notes that delaying a decision on full funding is causing the estimated costs to escalate as the projects are forced to wait.
  • Dr. Mulchaey argues passionately that inspiring the next generation of scientists and engineers by investing in these telescopes is critical for the country's future productivity and innovation.

Hosts: Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik

Guest: Dr. John Mulchaey

Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space.

Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit

Sponsor:

]]> Welcome to the Big Glass Wars! That's right, just when you thought you'd heard it all, turns out there's hot competition among a few countries to stay on the cutting edge of optical astronomy, and to do that, you need a great big hunk of glass to gather light from distant galaxies and stellar systems. Enter the Carnegie Observatories and their partners on the Thirty Meter Telescope and the Giant Magellan Telescope. Both are currently under construction, and both are threatened by budget parsimony from the U.S. Congress. Dr. John Mulchaey, Director of the Carnegie Observatories, joins us to discuss what's happening, why it matters, and what you can do to help maintain U.S. leadership in astronomy, cosmology, and other STEM-related fields.

Headlines:

  • Boeing's Starliner launch to the ISS delayed again, this time due to a helium leak in the service module. The launch is now targeted for no earlier than May 21st.
  • Blue Origin plans to conduct its first crewed suborbital flight since August 2022 on May 19th, carrying six passengers including the first Black astronaut candidate Ed Dwight.
  • A massive sunspot caused spectacular auroras visible as far south as Alabama and turned skies purple and orange. More solar activity is expected as another large sunspot emerges.


Main Topic: The Big Glass Wars with Dr. John Mulchaey

  • Dr. Mulchaey provides an overview of the Carnegie Observatories, founded in 1904, and their historic telescopes at Mount Wilson that helped launch modern astronomy.
  • He discusses the need for extremely large next-generation ground-based telescopes, the Giant Magellan Telescope (GMT) and Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT), to study earth-like exoplanets and the early universe.
  • These ambitious segmented mirror telescopes will be 5-10 times larger than today's biggest telescopes and cost billions of dollars to construct.
  • While substantial private funding has been raised, the projects need investment from the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the U.S. government to be completed. However, the NSF has proposed only partial funding.
  • Dr. Mulchaey emphasizes the importance of the U.S. having both telescope projects to provide full-sky coverage, double the observation time, and maintain the nation's leadership in astronomy research or risk losing top talent to competing projects in Europe and China.
  • He notes that delaying a decision on full funding is causing the estimated costs to escalate as the projects are forced to wait.
  • Dr. Mulchaey argues passionately that inspiring the next generation of scientists and engineers by investing in these telescopes is critical for the country's future productivity and innovation.

Hosts: Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik

Guest: Dr. John Mulchaey

Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space.

Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit

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]]> https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/cdn.twit.tv/video/twis/twis0111/twis0111_h264m_1920x1080.mp4 yes 1:05:42 TWiS 111: The Big Glass Wars - Inside the Race to Build the World's Largest Telescopes Inside the Race to Build the World's Largest Telescopes space news, space podcast, moon, Mars, nasa, spacex, newspace, Starship, Artemis, space business, space operations, elon musk, launch providers, Starliner delays, boeing, blue origin, crewed spaceflight, solar storms, sunspots, astronomy, telescopes nonadult tv-g IAB15 Rod Pyle Tariq Malik Dr. John Mulchaey Rod Pyle Tariq Malik Dr. John Mulchaey TWiS 110: Voyager 1's Brush with Silence - Saving an Icon With Project Scientist Dr. Linda Spilker Voyager 1's Brush with Silence - Saving an Icon With Project Scientist Dr. Linda Spilker full TWiT Fri, 10 May 2024 14:30:00 PDT 110 110 https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space/episodes/110 https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space/episodes/110 News Space Technology no Saving an Icon With Project Scientist Dr. Linda Spilker space news, space podcast, moon, Mars, nasa, spacex, Starship, Artemis, space business, elon musk, launch providers, Voyager mission, Linda Spilker, interstellar space, heliopause, outer solar system, Voyager 1, voyager 2, JPL, space exploration, saturn, The Voyager probes have been transiting space since 1977, and they're still at it 46 years later. But late in 2023, Voyager 1, now 15 billion miles distant, started sending what the flight controllers called "gibberish" back to Earth---uncoordinated ones and zeros and a heartbeat tone. They knew it was still alive, but something had gone wrong. The small team of software wizards at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory got to work and came up with a workaround... but due to the age of the program, did not have an old enough computer on the ground to test it! They'd have to eyeball the sequence and send it to overwrite existing programming on the spacecraft. The round-trip radio signal from Earth takes 45 hours... and it was a nail-biter. Join us as we discuss this rescue beyond the solar system with Voyager Mission Scientist Dr. Linda Spilker.

Headlines:

  • Boeing Starliner launch delayed again due to a "buzzing" valve on the Atlas V rocket, not related to the spacecraft itself
  • James Webb Space Telescope detects weather patterns on an exoplanet 41 light-years away, revealing a regenerating atmosphere on a puffy, molten world
  • Elon Musk shares his thoughts on the lack of evidence for alien visitation, citing SpaceX's 6,000 satellites that have never had to maneuver around a UFO

Feedback:

  • A listener appreciates the discussion on how music relates to space exploration, but points out a missed opportunity to mention Ronald McNair's planned saxophone performance in space, which was tragically halted by the Challenger disaster.

Main Topic - Saving Voyager 1 with Dr. Linda Spilker:

  • Dr. Spilker's career at JPL, starting in 1977 and working on the Voyager mission, Cassini, and returning to Voyager as Project Scientist
  • Voyager's small flight team and science team, many of whom have been with the mission since its inception
  • The spacecraft's journey beyond the heliopause and into interstellar space, making unprecedented measurements of the interstellar medium
  • The ambitious Grand Tour of the outer solar system, visiting Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune, and the remarkable discoveries made at each planet and their moons
  • The recent challenges faced by Voyager 1, including a failed chip and the efforts to restore its function from Earth
  • The limited computing power and memory of the Voyagers compared to modern spacecraft and the ingenuity required to program and communicate with them
  • Pressure Front 2, a mysterious feature in the interstellar medium that Voyager 1 was monitoring before its recent glitch
  • The expected lifespan of the Voyager probes and the need to start shutting down instruments as power decreases in the coming years
  • Dr. Spilker's personal highlights from the mission, including the beauty of Saturn's rings, the geysers on Neptune's moon Triton, and hints of Saturn's moon Enceladus feeding the planet's E-ring
  • Wishes for future exploration of the outer solar system, focusing on the ice giants Uranus and Neptune, Pluto, and other small worlds with rings

Hosts: Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik

Guest: Dr. Linda Spilker

Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space.

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]]> The Voyager probes have been transiting space since 1977, and they're still at it 46 years later. But late in 2023, Voyager 1, now 15 billion miles distant, started sending what the flight controllers called "gibberish" back to Earth---uncoordinated ones and zeros and a heartbeat tone. They knew it was still alive, but something had gone wrong. The small team of software wizards at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory got to work and came up with a workaround... but due to the age of the program, did not have an old enough computer on the ground to test it! They'd have to eyeball the sequence and send it to overwrite existing programming on the spacecraft. The round-trip radio signal from Earth takes 45 hours... and it was a nail-biter. Join us as we discuss this rescue beyond the solar system with Voyager Mission Scientist Dr. Linda Spilker.

Headlines:

  • Boeing Starliner launch delayed again due to a "buzzing" valve on the Atlas V rocket, not related to the spacecraft itself
  • James Webb Space Telescope detects weather patterns on an exoplanet 41 light-years away, revealing a regenerating atmosphere on a puffy, molten world
  • Elon Musk shares his thoughts on the lack of evidence for alien visitation, citing SpaceX's 6,000 satellites that have never had to maneuver around a UFO

Feedback:

  • A listener appreciates the discussion on how music relates to space exploration, but points out a missed opportunity to mention Ronald McNair's planned saxophone performance in space, which was tragically halted by the Challenger disaster.

Main Topic - Saving Voyager 1 with Dr. Linda Spilker:

  • Dr. Spilker's career at JPL, starting in 1977 and working on the Voyager mission, Cassini, and returning to Voyager as Project Scientist
  • Voyager's small flight team and science team, many of whom have been with the mission since its inception
  • The spacecraft's journey beyond the heliopause and into interstellar space, making unprecedented measurements of the interstellar medium
  • The ambitious Grand Tour of the outer solar system, visiting Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune, and the remarkable discoveries made at each planet and their moons
  • The recent challenges faced by Voyager 1, including a failed chip and the efforts to restore its function from Earth
  • The limited computing power and memory of the Voyagers compared to modern spacecraft and the ingenuity required to program and communicate with them
  • Pressure Front 2, a mysterious feature in the interstellar medium that Voyager 1 was monitoring before its recent glitch
  • The expected lifespan of the Voyager probes and the need to start shutting down instruments as power decreases in the coming years
  • Dr. Spilker's personal highlights from the mission, including the beauty of Saturn's rings, the geysers on Neptune's moon Triton, and hints of Saturn's moon Enceladus feeding the planet's E-ring
  • Wishes for future exploration of the outer solar system, focusing on the ice giants Uranus and Neptune, Pluto, and other small worlds with rings

Hosts: Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik

Guest: Dr. Linda Spilker

Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space.

Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit

]]> The Voyager probes have been transiting space since 1977, and they're still at it 46 years later. But late in 2023, Voyager 1, now 15 billion miles distant, started sending what the flight controllers called "gibberish" back to Earth---uncoordinated ones and zeros and a heartbeat tone. They knew it was still alive, but something had gone wrong. The small team of software wizards at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory got to work and came up with a workaround... but due to the age of the program, did not have an old enough computer on the ground to test it! They'd have to eyeball the sequence and send it to overwrite existing programming on the spacecraft. The round-trip radio signal from Earth takes 45 hours... and it was a nail-biter. Join us as we discuss this rescue beyond the solar system with Voyager Mission Scientist Dr. Linda Spilker.

Headlines:

  • Boeing Starliner launch delayed again due to a "buzzing" valve on the Atlas V rocket, not related to the spacecraft itself
  • James Webb Space Telescope detects weather patterns on an exoplanet 41 light-years away, revealing a regenerating atmosphere on a puffy, molten world
  • Elon Musk shares his thoughts on the lack of evidence for alien visitation, citing SpaceX's 6,000 satellites that have never had to maneuver around a UFO

Feedback:

  • A listener appreciates the discussion on how music relates to space exploration, but points out a missed opportunity to mention Ronald McNair's planned saxophone performance in space, which was tragically halted by the Challenger disaster.

Main Topic - Saving Voyager 1 with Dr. Linda Spilker:

  • Dr. Spilker's career at JPL, starting in 1977 and working on the Voyager mission, Cassini, and returning to Voyager as Project Scientist
  • Voyager's small flight team and science team, many of whom have been with the mission since its inception
  • The spacecraft's journey beyond the heliopause and into interstellar space, making unprecedented measurements of the interstellar medium
  • The ambitious Grand Tour of the outer solar system, visiting Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune, and the remarkable discoveries made at each planet and their moons
  • The recent challenges faced by Voyager 1, including a failed chip and the efforts to restore its function from Earth
  • The limited computing power and memory of the Voyagers compared to modern spacecraft and the ingenuity required to program and communicate with them
  • Pressure Front 2, a mysterious feature in the interstellar medium that Voyager 1 was monitoring before its recent glitch
  • The expected lifespan of the Voyager probes and the need to start shutting down instruments as power decreases in the coming years
  • Dr. Spilker's personal highlights from the mission, including the beauty of Saturn's rings, the geysers on Neptune's moon Triton, and hints of Saturn's moon Enceladus feeding the planet's E-ring
  • Wishes for future exploration of the outer solar system, focusing on the ice giants Uranus and Neptune, Pluto, and other small worlds with rings

Hosts: Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik

Guest: Dr. Linda Spilker

Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space.

Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit

]]> https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/cdn.twit.tv/video/twis/twis0110/twis0110_h264m_1920x1080.mp4 yes 1:09:00 TWiS 110: Voyager 1's Brush with Silence - Saving an Icon With Project Scientist Dr. Linda Spilker Saving an Icon With Project Scientist Dr. Linda Spilker space news, space podcast, moon, Mars, nasa, spacex, Starship, Artemis, space business, elon musk, launch providers, Voyager mission, Linda Spilker, interstellar space, heliopause, outer solar system, Voyager 1, voyager 2, JPL, space exploration, saturn, nonadult tv-g IAB15 Rod Pyle Tariq Malik Dr. Linda Spilker Rod Pyle Tariq Malik Dr. Linda Spilker