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Terminal Count is a weekly newsletter and podcast discussing the current events of the spaceflight industry. This week, Seth discusses recent reports suggesting Boeing and Airbus divest from space, plenty of SpaceX headlines, and the difficultly President Trump might face changing current space policy. Subscribe: Spotify Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts RSS Read more: New Shepard’s 29th Mission Will Fly 30 Payloads, Mimic the Moon’s Gravity Starship and Starlink launches have been causing issues for Qantas flights SpaceX begins catch arm installation on second Starship launch pad President Trump mentioned space only once in his inaugural address, and it wasn’t Artemis Starship Flight 7 heat shield tiles have reportedly begun washing up on Turks and Caicos shores Moon over Mars? Congress is determined to kill Elon Musk’s space dream Boeing projects additional Starliner losses in fourth quarter Space venture firm predicts industry shakeup More Space Explored Podcast Episodes

Terminal Count is a weekly newsletter and podcast discussing the current events of the spaceflight industry. This week, Seth discusses both Blue Origin and SpaceX finally getting their big launches off the ground, Utah's proposed spaceport, Artemis 2 updates, and more. Subscribe: Spotify Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts RSS Read more: Utah might want a spaceport, as one space tourism company falls apart ISRO SpaDeX docking success Artemis 2: Space Launch System booster integration continues RFA gets U.K. launch license Starship Flight 7: SpaceX makes second booster catch, Block 2 Starship loss during ascent Starship Flight 7: What went wrong? (And right) Blue Origin sends first New Glenn rocket into orbit More Space Explored Podcast Episodes

Terminal Count is a weekly newsletter and podcast discussing the current events of the spaceflight industry. This week, Seth discusses Blue Origin's scrubbed first New Glenn launch attempt, Sierra Space's CEO leaving the company, and more. Subscribe: Spotify Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts RSS Read more: Rocket Lab Selected by NASA to Provide Neutron Launch Services Under VADR Launch Contract Balearic Islands to Launch First Sat in 2025 Blue Origin scrubs first New Glenn launch attempt Starship Flight 7: SpaceX delays until the 13th [Update: Delayed to 15th] Blue Origin delays New Glenn launch due to recovery weather [Update: Delayed to Monday] Should NASA move its headquarters out of DC? Sierra Space CEO departs More Space Explored Podcast Episodes

Terminal Count is a weekly newsletter and podcast discussing the current events of the spaceflight industry. This week, Seth discusses the upcoming new administration, Blue Origin's debut with its New Glenn rocket, Starship Flight 7, and more. Subscribe: Spotify Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts RSS Read more: Terminal Count Written Version How many rockets did SpaceX launch in 2024? SpaceX launch surge helps set new global launch record in 2024 Russia just launched the 2,000th Semyorka rocket—it’s both a triumph and tragedy Roscosmos to extend flight duration of Soyuz manned spacecraft to 7-9 months next year ULA has big Vulcan launch plans for 2025 Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket poised for pivotal maiden launch Starship Flight 7: SpaceX to deploy dummy Starlink satellites using Starship Jared Isaacman as NASA Administrator: Does he have The Right Stuff? More Space Explored Podcast Episodes

This week Seth is joined with former NASA astronaut Terry Virts to discuss their experiences witnessing April's total solar eclipse. To finish the discussion, Virts goes into detail about what it's like taking photos from space and the workflow of getting them to NASA and out on social media. Subscribe: Spotify Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts RSS Read more 2024 Total Solar Eclipse: No photos, videos, or words can do it justice A Beautiful Planet IMAX Daryl Saussé Eclipse Photos Steven Madow Eclipse Photos Follow Terry on his socials: Threads: @astro_terry Twitter: @AstroTerry Join our Discord Server: Join the community with forums and chatrooms about space! Catch on past Space Explored Podcast episodes:

This week on the Space Explored Podcast, Seth and Jared talk about the biggest and their favorite stories of the past week. To continue to wrap up 2023, the two discuss how the business side of space fared and went down over the year. Yes that means more talk about Astra. Subscribe: Spotify Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts RSS The Space Explored Podcast is hosted by Editor-in-Chief Seth Kurkowski and YouTuber Jared Sanders, who discuss the last week's biggest stories with a main deep dive topic. Recorded Tuesdays and released Thursday, every week. Read more Blue Origin returns with successful New Shepard flight SpaceX launches first rocket in over a week So about that Falcon Heavy launch we were talking about… 2023 science mission of the year [Poll] Follow Jared on his socials: Threads: @hyprlyte Instagram: @hyprlyte Join the Space Explored Discord: Discord Catch on past Space Explored Podcast episodes: https://youtu.be/eCxv1_KOP3c?si=IW4vQ73fEPIThMvK

This week Seth and Jared discuss updates in the space industry from the past week including Vega's missing tanks, SpaceX's new valuation and more. The two also broke down some quick opinions of the year for spaceflight. Subscribe: Spotify Apple Podcasts Overcast The Space Explored Podcast is hosted by Editor-in-Chief Seth Kurkowski and YouTuber Jared Sanders, who discuss the last week's biggest stories with a main deep dive topic. Recorded Tuesdays and released Thursday, every week. Read more Vulcan launch delayed to 2024, concluding ULA’s year at three launches Pending SpaceX stock sale could put its valuation at $175 billion Vega rocket maker lost major part of their final vehicle Follow Jared on his socials: Threads: @hyprlyte Instagram: @hyprlyte Join the Space Explored Discord: Discord Catch on past Space Explored Podcast episodes: https://youtu.be/glcZ8-qZEAs

This week Seth and Jared go over the top stories from the last week but for the main topic they piggy back off of @smartereveryday's video about Apollo versus Artemis. A mandatory watch for everyone. Subscribe: Spotify Apple Podcasts Overcast The Space Explored Podcast is hosted by Editor-in-Chief Seth Kurkowski and YouTuber Jared Sanders, who discuss the last week's biggest stories with a main deep dive topic. Recorded Tuesdays and released Thursday, every week. Read more Firefly completes first hot fire of a new rocket engine for upgraded Antares Delays coming to NASA’s Dragonfly Titan drone Amazon is launching Kuiper satellites on its competitor’s rocket, but why? I Was SCARED To Say This To NASA... (But I said it anyway) - Smarter Every Day 293 [Video] Do you think SpaceX will hit 100 launches in 2023? [Poll] Follow Jared on his socials: Threads: @hyprlyte Instagram: @hyprlyte Join Seth in the Space Explored Discord: Discord Catch on past Space Explored Podcast episodes: https://youtu.be/kPzCMoOcTL8

This week Seth and Jared discuss a lot of news about rockets currently in development: Starship Flight 2, Vulcan, New Glenn, and Ariane 6. Also, we breakdown what exactly Starship V2 could be. Subscribe: Spotify Apple Podcasts Overcast The Space Explored Podcast is hosted by Editor-in-Chief Seth Kurkowski and YouTuber Jared Sanders, who discuss the last week's biggest stories with a main deep dive topic. Recorded Tuesdays and released Thursday, every week. Read more Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket hardware seen outside Florida factory Elon Musk shares that a new version of Starship is coming soon ESA completes hot fire of Ariane 6’s booster engine NASA still hoping to launch Mars mission on first New Glenn rocket next year Elon Musk thinks the next Starship’s flight hardware will be ready in ‘3-4 weeks’ Yes, Starship’s second launch was a success! Here’s why Everything that went wrong during Starship’s second flight (that we can see) Starship’s second launch hits all milestones on its journey to success Ars: Blue Origin in the running to buy ULA Follow Jared on his socials: Threads: @hyprlyte Instagram: @hyprlyte Join Seth in the Space Explored Discord: Discord Catch on past Space Explored Podcast episodes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwI6yr8kUEQ&feature=youtu.be

This week Seth and Jared discuss (the now past) flight of SpaceX's Starship rocket, Virgin Galactic layoffs. But the main topic this week is Astra, which is in trouble again, as they try to secure are financing. Subscribe: Spotify Apple Podcasts Overcast The Space Explored Podcast is hosted by Editor-in-Chief Seth Kurkowski and YouTuber Jared Sanders, who discuss the last week's biggest stories with a main deep dive topic. Recorded Tuesdays and released Thursday, every week. Read more: FAA approves SpaceX’s Starship rocket for a second launch Starship’s next launch could be happening soon (But actually this) Astra founders looking to take company private before it runs out of cash Astra is running out of cash and is almost out of options Virgin Galactic lays off 18% of its workforce and pausing flights to focus on next-gen vehicle Follow Jared on his socials: Threads: @hyprlyte Instagram: @hyprlyte Join Seth in the Space Explored Discord: Discord Catch on past Space Explored Podcast episodes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPmLj0V_NAY

This week Jared and Seth discuss the week's top stories but dive into the world of Northrop Grumman with the final launch of its Antares 220+ rocket. What happens with Cygnus? Is Northrop working on a new rocket to replace it? Why did they have to retire the rocket? Subscribe: Spotify Apple Podcasts Overcast The Space Explored Podcast is hosted by Editor-in-Chief Seth Kurkowski and YouTuber Jared Sanders, who discuss the last week's biggest stories with a main deep dive topic. Recorded Tuesdays and released Thursday, every week. Read more: White House reverts Space Command HQ move to Alabama New Target Launch Date Set for Next Crewed Mission to Space Station NASA detects signal from Voyager 2 after losing contact in deep space Final foreign-built Antares rocket launches with cargo for the ISS Follow Jared on his socials: Threads: @hyprlyte Instagram: @hyprlyte Join Seth in the Space Explored Discord: Discord Catch on past Space Explored Podcast episodes: https://youtu.be/Ssf8tPCI68U

This week Seth and Jared discuss the various issues that have plagued Blue Origin and ULA over recent weeks and other top stories. Subscribe: Spotify Apple Podcasts Overcast The Space Explored Podcast is hosted by Editor-in-Chief Seth Kurkowski and YouTuber Jared Sanders, who discuss the last week's biggest stories with a main deep dive topic. Recorded Tuesdays and released Thursday, every week. Read more: Virgin Galactic on track for second commercial launch India successfully launches its Chandrayaan-3 lunar lander and rover Axiom Space to design spacesuits for International Space Station Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin rocket engine explodes during testing – CNBC Vulcan’s upper stage failed due to higher stress and weaker welds – Ars Follow Jared on his socials: Threads: @hyprlyte Instagram: @hyprlyte Join Seth in the Space Explored Discord: Discord Catch on past Space Explored Podcast episodes: https://youtu.be/UzvlQ3Dx9cg

This week Seth and Austin DeSisto discuss the week's top stories and then dive into the main topic concerning Europe. With the retirement of the Ariane 5 and a lack of any other operational launcher, what does the future look like for European spaceflight? Subscribe Spotify Apple Podcasts Overcast The Space Explored Podcast is hosted by Editor-in-Chief Seth Kurkowski and YouTuber Jared Sanders, who discuss the last week's biggest stories with a main deep dive topic. Recorded Tuesdays and released Thursday, every week. Read More Farewell Ariane 5, you were a good rocket Confirmed: Mars helicopter still alive SpaceX Falcon 9 launches Euclid mission to unlock secrets of the dark universe Virgin Galactic completes first commercial flight and it finally looked like the future, in a way Follow Seth Kurkowski @SethKurk Austin DeSisto @AustinDeSistoMore Space Explored Podcast Episodes https://youtu.be/Pr21Ow4oRYA

This week Seth is joined by Space Explored and Everyday Astronaut contributor Austin DeSisto to discuss this week's latest news. The big topic for this week is whether or not SpaceX can reach its big 100-launch goal by the end of 2023. Subscribe Spotify Apple Podcasts Overcast The Space Explored Podcast is hosted by Editor-in-Chief Seth Kurkowski and YouTuber Jared Sanders, who discuss the last week's biggest stories with a main deep dive topic. Recorded Tuesdays and released Thursday, every week. Read More ULA now only has one more Delta rocket left to launch NASA to conclude all electric X-57 Maxwell aircraft program Virgin Galactic completes first commercial flight and it finally looked like the future, in a way How close is SpaceX to reaching 100 launches this year? Follow Seth Kurkowski @SethKurk Austin DeSisto @AustinDeSisto More Space Explored Podcast Episodes Listen to more 9to5 podcasts Happy Hour Electrek Wheel-E The Buzz Podcast https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ylZDJELewcA

This week Seth and Jared recap the week's top stories like the first launch of Rocket Lab's HASTE, Astra's financial future, and more. Then the two deep dive into Blue Origin's agreement with NASA to help in its development of an orbital crew system. Subscribe Spotify Apple Podcasts Overcast The Space Explored Podcast is hosted by Editor-in-Chief Seth Kurkowski and YouTuber Jared Sanders, who discuss the last week's biggest stories with a main deep dive topic. Recorded Tuesdays and released Thursday, every week. Read More Blue Origin gains NASA partnership to study a crewed spacecraft for orbit Rocket Lab launch doesn’t get to orbit, intentionally Ariane 5 lives on, at least for a little bit longer Astra shareholders voted to approve of reverse stock split, saving company from delisting for now Follow Seth Kurkowski @SethKurk Jared Sanders @hyprlyte Join our Discord Server: Join the community with forums and chatrooms about space! More Space Explored Podcast Episodes Listen to more 9to5 podcasts Happy Hour Electrek Wheel-E The Buzz Podcast https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3CMuKH3BOmY

This week Seth and Jared explain the lawsuit filed against Boeing last week to the best of their non-lawyer selves. The two also discuss the other top stories of the week. Subscribe Spotify Apple Podcasts Overcast The Space Explored Podcast is hosted by Editor-in-Chief Seth Kurkowski and YouTuber Jared Sanders, who discuss the last week's biggest stories with a main deep dive topic. Recorded Tuesdays and released Thursday, every week. Read More Crew-6 astronauts install the first of two new solar panels on the ISS Boeing sued over potential IP theft of unique ISS and SLS tools ULA completes its Flight Readiness Firing of its Vulcan BE-4 engines FollowSeth Kurkowski @SethKurkJared Sanders @hyprlyteMore Space Explored Podcast EpisodesListen to more 9to5 podcastsHappy HourElectrekWheel-EThe Buzz Podcast https://youtu.be/r9pKBj-Ttog

This week Seth and Jared discuss Boeing's issues with its Starliner Crewed Flight Test and if it is even savable at this point. The two also recap the top stories of the week, including another SpaceX dragon launch and Space Force's Star Command. Subscribe Spotify Apple Podcasts Overcast The Space Explored Podcast is hosted by Editor-in-Chief Seth Kurkowski and YouTuber Jared Sanders, who discuss the last week's biggest stories with a main deep dive topic. Recorded Tuesdays and released Thursday, every week. Read More SpaceX’s 28th resupply mission arrives at the International Space Station Boeing Starliner runs into more problems, delaying launch further STAR Command is a thing, and it’s coming to Florida FollowSeth Kurkowski @SethKurkJared Sanders @hyprlyteMore Space Explored Podcast EpisodesListen to more 9to5 podcastsHappy HourElectrekWheel-EThe Buzz Podcast https://youtu.be/r6v2VSPL3HE

This week Seth and Jared discussed the milestone launch of SpaceX's 200th consecutive Falcon 9 rocket without a failure. The big question is, will there ever be another failed launch from SpaceX? Subscribe Spotify Apple Podcasts Overcast The Space Explored Podcast is hosted by Editor-in-Chief Seth Kurkowski and YouTuber Jared Sanders, who discuss the last week's biggest stories with a main deep dive topic. Recorded Tuesdays and released Thursday, every week. Read More Why ispace’s lunar lander failed: A software engineer’s worst nightmare Rocket Lab completes hurricane hunting constellation for NASA Why is Virgin Galactic just now ready for commercial flights? The Falcon 9 may double the record for consecutive launch success tonight – ArsTechnica Follow Seth Kurkowski @SethKurk Jared Sanders @hyprlyte Join our Discord Server: Join the community with forums and chatrooms about space! More Space Explored Podcast Episodes Listen to more 9to5 podcasts Happy Hour Electrek Wheel-E The Buzz Podcast https://youtu.be/LOzHzHgH4_A

This week Seth and Jared discuss the week's top stories and dig into the biggest one around the lawsuit against the FAA for letting Starship launch. We discuss what this could mean for SpaceX and more importantly NASA if there are any delays because of this. Subscribe Spotify Apple Podcasts Overcast The Space Explored Podcast is hosted by Editor-in-Chief Seth Kurkowski and YouTuber Jared Sanders who discuss the last week's biggest stories with a main deep dive topic. Recorded Tuesdays and released Thursday, every week. Read More SpaceX is joining the FAA’s side in environmental Starship lawsuit Virgin Orbit sold in pieces: Assets going to Rocket Lab, Launcher, and Stratolaunch Axiom-2 liftoffs with first Saudi woman astronaut Blue Origin wins Lunar lander contract for Artemis 5 mission Follow Seth Kurkowski @SethKurk Jared Sanders @hyprlyte More Space Explored Podcast Episodes Listen to more 9to5 podcasts Happy Hour Electrek Wheel-E The Buzz Podcast https://youtu.be/Gn4Eba6now4

This week Seth and Jared discuss the week's news with one important company continually making headlines, Rocket Lab. Will the company end up owning the SmallSat launch sector like SpaceX does with the medium to heavy lift launches? It sure seems like the new launch market has slowed down a lot. Subscribe Spotify Apple Podcasts Overcast The Space Explored Podcast is hosted by Editor-in-Chief Seth Kurkowski and YouTuber Jared Sanders who discuss the last week's biggest stories with a main deep dive topic. Recorded Tuesdays and released Thursday, every week. (I swear this time) Read More NASA’s Perseverance rover finds ancient riverbed on Mars Vast attempting to leapfrog industry with the first commercial space station Rocket Lab eyeing 15 launches in 2023 and even more next year Rocket Lab launches its first pair of NASA hurricane-watching satellites Kathy Lueders joins SpaceX Starbase team after NASA retirement Rocket Lab just snatched up a second mission from another company Follow Seth Kurkowski @SethKurk Jared Sanders @hyprlyte More Space Explored Podcast Episodes Listen to more 9to5 podcasts Happy Hour Electrek Wheel-E The Buzz Podcast https://youtu.be/YsHQJ1ukoCw

This week Seth and Jared recap Starship's lead up to a potential static fire, other top stories from the week, and ponder the question if we are launching too many rockets. Subscribe Spotify Apple Podcasts Overcast Follow Seth Kurkowski @SethKurk Jared Sanders @hyprlyte More Space Explored Podcast Episodes Listen to more 9to5 podcasts Happy Hour Electrek Wheel-E The Buzz Podcast https://youtu.be/pr4jZCxFvhQ

This week Seth and Jared recap their favorite events from 2022 and give some predictions for what SpaceX, NASA, and other companies will do in 2023. Subscribe Spotify Apple Podcasts Overcast Follow Seth Kurkowski @SethKurk Jared Sanders @hyprlyte More Space Explored Podcast Episodes Listen to more 9to5 podcasts Happy Hour Electrek Wheel-E The Buzz Podcast

This week Seth and Jared discuss their experience watching the launch of NASA's Artemis 1 mission and this week's top headlines. Also, some bold statements on the future of SLS's launch schedule. Subscribe Spotify Apple Podcasts Overcast Follow Seth Kurkowski @SethKurk Jared Sanders @hyprlyte More Space Explored Podcast Episodes Listen to more 9to5 podcasts Happy Hour Electrek Wheel-E The Buzz Podcast https://youtu.be/ozYQNK7-p2w

This week we bring an interview out of the archives with NASA's Tom Engler on how Kennedy Space Center has changed from the Shuttle program to now. Jared and Seth also discuss the week's top headlines and correctly predicted Artemis 1's fate. Subscribe Spotify Apple Podcasts Overcast Follow Seth Kurkowski @SethKurk Jared Sanders @hyprlyte Read More SpaceX President and COO Gwynne Shotwell is now in charge of Starship’s development Richard Branson must face lawsuit in U.S. over Virgin Galactic space travel problems - Reuters Artemis 1’s third launch attempt is in a week–unless the weather says otherwise Artemis 1 has left the pad, this time under its own power More Space Explored Podcast Episodes Listen to more 9to5 podcasts Happy Hour Electrek Wheel-E The Buzz Podcast

This week (on the late episode of the podcast), Seth and Jared talk about their very different Falcon Heavy launch experiences, less than 13 miles apart. They also recap the headlines from the past week, including Amazon's thoughts on the launch of Kuiper with SpaceX, Elon and Twitter, and even some Artemis news. Subscribe Spotify Apple Podcasts Overcast Follow Seth Kurkowski @SethKurk Jared Sanders @hyprlyte Read More Will Elon Musk’s purchase of Twitter affect SpaceX? Probably not Falcon Heavy flies again; Dual-booster landing from USSF-44 sends sonic booms across the space coast SpaceX reportedly dodged Starship accident during full stack test, Starlink chief now leading project Amazon open to launching Project Kuiper satellites with SpaceX Falcon Heavy and Starship More Space Explored Podcast Episodes Listen to more 9to5 podcasts Happy Hour Electrek Wheel-E The Buzz Podcast https://youtu.be/3VlmmiFxts4

This week Seth and Jared dive into the science that Polaris Dawn will complete while in space. There are also plenty of SpaceX headlines to talk about as we near the fourth Falcon Heavy launch. Subscribe Spotify Apple Podcasts Overcast Follow Seth Kurkowski @SethKurk Jared Sanders @hyprlyte More Space Explored Podcast Episodes Listen to more 9to5 podcasts Happy Hour Electrek Wheel-E The Buzz Podcast https://youtu.be/7IRg250Lfb4

Seth and Jared discuss what is going on in Ukraine with Elon Musk and Starlink. They also catch you up on the top headlines in space from this past week. Subscribe Spotify Apple Podcasts Overcast Follow Seth Kurkowski @SethKurk Jared Sanders @hyprlyte Read More Crew-4 splashes down off the coast of Florida Astra gets delisting warning from NASDAQ after poor stock performance Exclusive: Musk’s SpaceX says it can no longer pay for critical satellite services in Ukraine, asks Pentagon to pick up the tab More Space Explored Podcast Episodes Listen to more 9to5 podcasts Happy Hour Electrek Wheel-E The Buzz Podcast https://youtu.be/zXuWEyPSZdQ

This week Seth and Jared dive into Astra Space receiving a delisting warning from the NASDAQ and what that means if you own shares of the company. Also, they catch you up on all the rockets that launched last (eight in seven days!!!), Elon Musk's peace idea for Ukraine and Taiwan, oh and what's the deal with that Crew-5 Meatball? Subscribe SpotifyApple PodcastsOvercast Follow Seth Kurkowski @SethKurk Jared Sanders @hyprlyte Read More Rocket Lab continues its steady launch pace with “It Argos Up From Here”Crew 5 Arrives at the International Space StationRocket builder Astra Space gets delisting warning from Nasdaq - CNBCAfter a three-year wait, SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy could launch again later this month - SFNFirefly says Alpha launch a success despite payload reentries - Space News More Space Explored Podcast Episodes Listen to more 9to5 podcasts Happy HourElectrekWheel-EThe Buzz Podcast

This week Seth and Jared discuss NASA's "Hollywood moment," by crashing a spacecraft into an asteroid all in the name of science! Also, Artemis 1 is still on the pad, with weather predictions worsening for NASA. Subscribe Spotify Apple Podcasts Overcast Follow Seth Kurkowski @SethKurk Jared Sanders @hyprlyte Read More NASA’s Dart spacecraft successfully smashes into asteroid in the name of planetary defense Jupiter will soon make its closest approach to Earth in 59 years Artemis 1 rocket to rollback to Vehicle Assemble Building ahead of Hurricane Ian’s arrival More Space Explored Podcast Episodes Listen to more 9to5 podcasts Happy Hour Electrek Wheel-E The Buzz Podcast https://youtu.be/k9PKWjiUjXc

This week Seth and Jared dive into the weather that has been and will affect Space Coast launches, especially now that we get into the thick of hurricane season. Starship is back in the news with a record-breaking static fire and organic material found on Mars? Subscribe Spotify Apple Podcasts Overcast Follow Seth Kurkowski @SethKurk Jared Sanders @hyprlyte Read More NASA Administrator throws shade at Boeing for being ‘still on the ground’ Perseverance rover finds organic matter in rock samples on Mars The SpaceX superfans uprooting their lives for Elon’s Starship - The Verge More Space Explored Podcast Episodes Listen to more 9to5 podcasts Happy Hour Electrek Wheel-E The Buzz Podcast https://youtu.be/v0SblcHC7xE

This week, Seth and Jared discuss what happened during Blue Origin's mid-flight abort, the new Artemis 1 launch date, and more space news. Subscribe Spotify Apple Podcasts Overcast Follow Seth Kurkowski @SethKurk Jared Sanders @hyprlyte Read More NASA selects Axiom Space to develop Artemis spacesuit Blue Origin aborts uncrewed launch mid-flight NASA Shuttle Convoy Command Center sold at auction More Space Explored Podcast Episodes Listen to more 9to5 podcasts Happy Hour Electrek Wheel-E The Buzz Podcast https://youtu.be/uddQHoS_QrM

Seth and Jared discuss why Artemis 1 scrubbed on its second launch attempt and why it will be a longer delay this time. Also, SpaceX is gaining more ISS crew rotation flights and a new contract with Rocket Lab. Subscribe Spotify Apple Podcasts Overcast Follow Seth Kurkowski @SethKurk Jared Sanders @hyprlyte Read More Why NASA delayed Artemis 1 launch (again) and what happens next NASA’s unwinnable Artemis 1 choice: Another wet dress rehearsal or launch NASA Awards SpaceX More Crew Flights to Space Station Rocket Lab Signs Agreement with USTRANSCOM to Explore Using Neutron and Electron Rockets to Deliver Cargo Around the World More Space Explored Podcast Episodes Listen to more 9to5 podcasts Happy Hour Electrek Wheel-E The Buzz Podcast https://youtu.be/JpL7q7lF39M

Seth and Jared discuss what happened during the launch countdown of Artemis 1 and what NASA is doing to hopefully launch again on Friday. Also, they talk about how we can see two new companies start launch operations in September. Subscribe Spotify Apple Podcasts Overcast Follow Seth Kurkowski @SethKurk Jared Sanders @hyprlyte Read More Artemis 1 next launch attempt moves to Saturday Artemis 1 scrubs due to engine issue on SLS Core Stage When is the next Blue Origin New Shepard rocket launch? More Space Explored Podcast Episodes Listen to more 9to5 podcasts Happy Hour Electrek Wheel-E The Buzz Podcast https://youtu.be/89k21y0S3O8

This week Seth and Jared discuss everything, and probably more, that you need to know about Artemis I. From where to view the launch, the mission objectives, and more, you'll be ready for when launch coverage begins this weekend. Subscribe Spotify Apple Podcasts Overcast Follow Seth Kurkowski @SethKurk Jared Sanders @hyprlyte Read More Launch Spotlight: Artemis 1 – NASA set to launch the Orion capsule to the Moon Watch the first launch of NASA’s SLS Moon rocket Artemis I arrives at LC-39B ahead of its planned launch date of August 29 Artemis 1 SLS rocket on the pad ahead of launch [Gallery] More Space Explored Podcast Episodes Listen to more 9to5 podcasts Happy Hour Electrek Wheel-E The Buzz Podcast https://youtu.be/mUB3GBC5p2Q

This week Seth and Jared discuss the Artemis I mission as it nears closer and closer to launching. The two also talk about other current events in the space industry and look at the newest images from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope. Subscribe SpotifyApple PodcastsOvercast Follow Seth Kurkowski @SethKurk Jared Sanders @hyprlyte Read More SpaceX conducts back to back static fires of Starship 24 and Booster 7NASA is sending an iPad around the moon to help test Alexa in space - 9to5MacSLS rollout moves forward ahead of Artemis 1 launchNorthrop Grumman partners with Firefly to upgrade Antares and develop future rocket togetherYouTuber in space: Dude Perfect flies to space on Blue Origin’s latest launchJames Webb telescope releases newest color image of The Cartwheel galaxy More Space Explored Podcast Episodes Listen to more 9to5 podcasts Happy HourElectrekWheel-EThe Buzz Podcast

This week Zac and Seth talk about the first James Webb Space Telescope's first color image and what we felt when seeing them. Also, they discussed what the Super Heavy Booster 7 explosion means for the program going forward and more space news from the past week. Subscribe SpotifyApple PodcastsOvercast Follow Seth Kurkowski @SethKurk Zac Hall @apollozac Read More ‘Not good’ Elon Musk says after unexpected explosion underneath Starship Super Heavy booster 7First batch of pictures from James Webb Space Telescope releasedSpaceX launches first mobile Starlink offering for boats (non-millionaires need not apply)Virgin Galactic Announces New Spaceship Manufacturing Facility in Mesa, ArizonaOneWeb says 5G in 12 GHz band would interfere with its satellite service More Space Explored Podcast Episodes Listen to more 9to5 podcasts Happy HourAlphabet ScoopElectrekThe Buzz Podcast

This week Seth and Derek discuss the issues NASA's CAPSTONE had with communicating back with Earth, an interview with NASA Administrator about Starship, Russia, and Europeans on the moon, and more. Subscribe SpotifyApple PodcastsOvercast Editor's Note: Apologies for this week's bad audio. Was not able to use my normal setup and didn't expect my AirPods to be so terrible. Follow Seth Kurkowski @SethKurk Derek Wise @derekiswise Read More NASA Administrator finds replacing SLS and Orion with SpaceX’s Starship not practicalMobile Starlink could be around the corner following FCC approvalRocket’s impact on Moon leaves double crater, seen in LRO imageLaunch Spotlight: SES-22 – SpaceX set to launch new communications satellite to orbitCAPSTONE Update: Communications Re-Established - NASA More Space Explored Podcast Episodes Listen to more 9to5 podcasts Happy HourAlphabet ScoopElectrekThe Buzz Podcast Enjoy reading Space Explored? Help others find us by following on Apple News and Google News. Be sure to check us out on YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, join our Discord!

This week Zac and Seth discuss SLS being greenlit to continue towards launch, SpaceX emailing its users to message the FCC and congress, and more news from this week. Subscribe SpotifyApple PodcastsOvercast Follow Seth Kurkowski @SethKurk Zac Hall @apollozac Read More NASA’s CAPSTONE takes flight, kicking off the Artemis programSpaceX didn’t even submit a proposal to compete for NASA’s spacesuit contract – only the two winners didNASA runs out of time to launch Psyche mission this year, review team to determine future of asteroid missionNASA on track for SLS launch between August 23 and September 6 for Artemis I lunar missionVulcan: When will ULA launch its next generation rocket?NASA completes Space Launch System wet dress rehearsal following a few hiccupsBlue Origin shows off BE-4 engine progress from NASA’s historic MSFC Test Stand 4670 in HuntsvilleStarlink RV Review: The Dawn of Space Internet to go - The VergeSpaceX email blast to Starlink customers - Micheal Sheetz, CNBC More Space Explored Podcast Episodes Listen to more 9to5 podcasts Happy HourAlphabet ScoopElectrekThe Buzz Podcast Enjoy reading Space Explored? Help others find us by following on Apple News and Google News. Be sure to check us out on YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, join our Discord!

This week Derek and Seth discuss their thoughts on the realistic parts of Pixar's new Lightyear movie (and just their overall thoughts) and a week full of SpaceX news, good and bad. Subscribe SpotifyApple PodcastsOvercast Follow Seth Kurkowski @SethKurk Derek Wise @derekiswise Read More NASA completes Space Launch System wet dress rehearsal following a few hiccupsSpaceX launched four classified payloads on Globalstar mission according to tracking dataSpaceX breaks Falcon 9 reuse record yet again over three launch weekendSpaceX fires authors of letter criticizing Elon Musk behavior, claims employees were pressured to signSpaceX Starship orbital flight test in July says Elon MuskSpaceX employees pen open letter to executives condemning Elon Musk’s recent behavior More Space Explored Podcast Episodes Listen to more 9to5 podcasts Happy HourAlphabet ScoopElectrekThe Buzz Podcast Enjoy reading Space Explored? Help others find us by following on Apple News and Google News. Be sure to check us out on YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, join our Discord!

This week Derek and Seth discuss what Starship's final FAA environmental review means for the program and Astra's most recent launch failure. They also talked about upcoming and recently released space-themed movies and TV shows. Subscribe SpotifyApple PodcastsOvercast Follow Seth Kurkowski @SethKurk Derek Wise @derekiswise Read More SpaceX clears FAA hurdle for first Starship Super Heavy flightAstra TROPICS-1 lanch fails to deliver NASA mission to orbit, second failure from FloridaNext SLS wet dress rehearsal is scheduled for June 19NASA InSight lander takes final ‘selfie’ before storing its robotic arm permanentlyBoeing OFT-2 Starliner is set to return today More Space Explored Podcast Episodes Listen to more 9to5 podcasts Happy HourAlphabet ScoopElectrekThe Buzz Podcast Enjoy reading Space Explored? Help others find us by following on Apple News and Google News. Be sure to check us out on YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, join our Discord!

This week Seth and Derek discuss Elon Musk's email to SpaceX employees asking for help fixing Raptor development issues back in Hawthorne. They also talk about how this email shows the importance of Starship to the survival of Starlink. Finally, they wrap up with the first National Space Council meeting of President Biden's term and Neutron's announcement. Subscribe SpotifyApple PodcastsOvercast Follow Seth Kurkowski @SethKurk Derek Wise @derekiswise Read More President Biden sets new role for National Space Council with five new membersSpaceX plans to build ‘several million’ Starlink user terminals per year, V2 satellite launches reliant on StarshipElon Musk says SpaceX could face ‘genuine risk of bankruptcy’ from Starship engine productionRare look inside the nosecone of SpaceX’s latest rocket [Video]Rocket Lab’s Peter Beck shows off new shiny Electron, praises reusabilityMajor Neutron announcement coming December 2, says Rocket Lab More Space Explored Podcast Episodes Listen to more 9to5 podcasts Rapid Unscheduled DiscussionsHappy HourStacktraceAlphabet ScoopElectrekThe Buzz Podcast Enjoy reading Space Explored? Help others find us by following on Apple News and Google News. Be sure to check us out on YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, join our Discord!

This week on the Space Explored Podcast, Seth Kurkowski and Derek Wise talk about the unsurprising delays of NASA's upcoming crewed Artemis flights and the return of SpaceX's Crew-2 mission from the International Space Station. They also talk about the upcoming week full of launches from SpaceX, Astra, and Rocket Lab. Subscribe SpotifyApple PodcastsOvercast Follow Seth Kurkowski @SethKurk Derek Wise @derekiswise Read More SpaceX’s Crew-2 splashes down in the Gulf of Mexico after a six-month stay in spaceLaunch Thread: Rocket Lab to launch two BlackSky satellites and attempt third booster recoveryBlue Origin loses lawsuit against NASA and SpaceX’s Human Landing System contractSpaceX Crew-3 launch shifts further due to non-COVID ‘minor medical issue’ with crew member More Space Explored Podcast Episodes Listen to more 9to5 podcasts Rapid Unscheduled DiscussionsHappy HourStacktraceAlphabet ScoopElectrekThe Buzz Podcast Enjoy reading Space Explored? Help others find us by following on Apple News and Google News. Be sure to check us out on YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, join our Discord!

This week on the Space Explored Podcast, Seth Kurkowski and Derek Wise discuss developments in Starship testing and possible locations for future launches. Along with that, they discussed new commercial space stations coming by the end of the decade and more news from the week. Subscribe SpotifyApple PodcastsOvercast Follow Seth Kurkowski @SethKurk Derek Wise @derekiswise Read More ‘Lightyear,’ Pixar’s Toy Story stand-alone character movie blasts off next JuneSpaceX Crew-3 astronauts arrive at Kennedy Space Center ahead of Halloween launchScoop: Improvements coming to SpaceX launch pad hint at ‘big’ things coming to SLC-40Blue Origin partners up with Sierra Space, Boeing, and others to build a fully commercial space stationNASA’s first SLS Moon rocket launching as early as February 2022, later windows availableSpaceX performs double engine static fire on Starship 20, ending a static fire lullFAA’s Starship public hearings were filled with valid complaints and Elon Musk fandomNanoracks announces Starlab, the first-ever commercial space station, coming 2027NASA fully stacks the SLS rocket for the first timeNASA is requesting proposals for more rides to the International Space Station More Space Explored Podcast Episodes Listen to more 9to5 podcasts Rapid Unscheduled DiscussionsHappy HourStacktraceAlphabet ScoopElectrekThe Buzz Podcast Enjoy reading Space Explored? Help others find us by following on Apple News and Google News. Be sure to check us out on YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, join our Discord!

This week on the Space Explored Podcast, Seth Kurkowski and Derek Wise discuss the launch of William Shatner and NASA's Lucy mission, the Senate's NASA budget proposal, and the FAA's first public comment hearing for SpaceX's Starship. Subscribe SpotifyApple PodcastsOvercast Follow Seth Kurkowski @SethKurk Derek Wise @derekiswise Read More NASA’s 12-year-long Lucy mission may have already hit a snag in spaceUpdates on Boeing’s OFT-2 mission to the International Space StationOrlando Air and Space Show at the Orlando Sanford International Airport [Gallery]Senate Budget proposal includes $1.3 Billion for HLS – with a catchNew photos show James Webb telescope standing at Arianespace’s processing facilityULA launches NASA’s Lucy spacecraft to Jupiter’s Trojan asteroids in hopes of discovering secrets of our solar system More Space Explored Podcast Episodes Listen to more 9to5 podcasts Rapid Unscheduled DiscussionsHappy HourStacktraceAlphabet ScoopElectrekThe Buzz Podcast Enjoy reading Space Explored? Help others find us by following on Apple News and Google News. Be sure to check us out on YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, join our Discord!

This week on the Space Explored Podcast, Seth and Derek discuss the concerns around Blue Origin's workplace environment and the safety of their rockets. As well they discuss William Shatner's then-upcoming launch, which was launched this morning, and more. Subscribe SpotifyApple PodcastsOvercast Follow Seth Kurkowski @SethKurk Derek Wise @derekiswise Read More Star Trek star reaches space on top of Blue Origin’s New Shepard rocketJames Webb Space Telescope arrives in French Guiana ahead of December launchOrlando Air and Space Show coming to the Orlando-Sanford International Airport this weekendRocket Lab announces back-to-back launch windowsSpaceX crosses $100 billion valuation following secondary share saleThe four African American women who have flown in spaceNASA celebrates the Women at NASA this World Space WeekNASA reassigns Starliner crew members to SpaceX Crew-5 missionBarbie doll of ESA astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti flown on zero-G flight for World Space WeekBlue Origin workers speak out on sexual harassment and ‘disturbing systematic problems’ at Jeff Bezos’ space companyScoop: SLS modal testing complete, mass-sim removedNASA and SpaceX now targeting October 30 for launch of Crew-3 missionStarship 20 loses thermal protection tiles with header tank ventNew AstroVan: NASA Seeks Input from Potential Partners on Next Generation Astromobile More Space Explored Podcast Episodes Listen to more 9to5 podcasts Rapid Unscheduled DiscussionsHappy HourStacktraceAlphabet ScoopElectrekThe Buzz Podcast Enjoy reading Space Explored? Help others find us by following on Apple News and Google News. Be sure to check us out on YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, join our Discord!

This week Space Explored's Seth Kurkowski and Derek Wise discuss the first all civilian mission to orbit, the shocking change to NASA's leadership for human spaceflight, what Starship's Draft Environmental Assessment means for the program, and more. Subscribe YouTubeSpotifyApple PodcastsOvercast Follow Seth Kurkowski @SethKurk Derek Wise @derekiswise Read More Starship Super Heavy Environmental report reveals new details about SpaceX’s latest rocketNASA Administrator admits 2024 lunar landing date might not happen[Scoop] Artemis 1 CubeSats get second chance at integration thanks to SLS testing delaysSpace Force unveils two new uniforms to be worn by its GuardiansBill Nelson’s NASA divides key space program leadership between Kathy Lueders and Jim FreeOvens, wifi, and toilets: Elon Musk promises these improvements on future SpaceX spaceflightsThe Space Force just released their new enlisted rank insignias[UPDATE: More testing and pictures] Orion mass simulator installed atop Artemis I SLSStarlink connectivity coming to SpaceX’s Dragon Capsule, Starlink exiting beta, & more Elon tweetsWatch the Inspiration4 In-Flight update [Video]Inspiration4 crew speaks with St. Jude patients while in orbit [Video]SpaceX returns a Falcon 9 booster to Port of Long Beach for the first timeSpaceX launches Inspiration4 to orbit – ushering in new era of human spaceflightSpaceX Falcon Heavy Booster arrives at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex for permanent display More Space Explored Podcast Episodes Listen to more 9to5 podcasts Rapid Unscheduled DiscussionsHappy HourStacktraceAlphabet ScoopElectrekThe Buzz Podcast Enjoy reading Space Explored? Help others find us by following on Apple News and Google News. Be sure to check us out on YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, join our Discord!

This week on the Space Explored podcast Seth and Derek talk about SpaceX’s recent and upcoming launches, the newest members of SpaceX’s fleet, Astra’s failed launch attempt, and more. Subscribe YouTubeSpotifyApple PodcastsOvercast Follow Seth Kurkowski @SethKurk Derek Wise @derekiswise Read More Mysterious SpaceX crane tread shows up on German AutobahnNext Launch: Firefly Aerospace preparing for first launch of their Alpha rocketSpaceX’s A Shortfall of Gravitas returns with its first landed booster from CRS-23One of SpaceX’s new support ships, Doug, arrives at Port CanaveralShocking footage of Port Fourchon as Hurricane Ida made landfall shows SpaceX’s new ship battling the stormWatch Astra’s Rocket recover from an insane lateral liftoff due to engine failureSpaceX’s A Shortfall of Gravitas droneship departs for its first missionAlleged leaked ULA emails paint NASA as ‘incompetent’ and SpaceX favored over politics More Space Explored Podcast Episodes Listen to more 9to5 podcasts Rapid Unscheduled DiscussionsHappy HourStacktraceAlphabet ScoopElectrekThe Buzz Podcast Enjoy reading Space Explored? Help others find us by following on Apple News and Google News. Be sure to check us out on YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, join our Discord!

This week Seth and Derek discuss the possibility Tesla Bots have with working with SpaceX here on Earth and in space. They also talk about Blue Origin's lawsuit against NASA's HLS contract and upcoming launches from the US. Subscribe YouTubeSpotifyApple PodcastsOvercast Follow Seth Kurkowski @SethKurk Derek Wise @derekiswise Read More Could Tesla’s robot be SpaceX’s Robonaut? It wouldn’t be the first humanoid to go to spaceBlue Origin targeting next New Shepard mission with NASA tech and art installation on WednesdayTesla robot going to Mars, Starship flap design changes, and more Elon tweetsConstruction begins on SpaceX’s larger high-bay at StarbaseCould Tesla’s new robot replace SpaceX’s Boston Dynamics robots in Starbase?Blue Origin’s new lawsuit continues to fight NASA’s lunar lander decisionFirefly successfully fires their Alpha rocket; Maiden launch NET September 2 More Space Explored Podcast Episodes Listen to more 9to5 podcasts Rapid Unscheduled DiscussionsHappy HourStacktraceAlphabet ScoopElectrekThe Buzz Podcast Enjoy reading Space Explored? Help others find us by following on Apple News and Google News. Be sure to check us out on YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, join our Discord!

This week on the Space Explored Podcast Seth Kurkowski and Zac Hall discuss SpaceX's acquisition of new ships for fairing recovery and most likely droneship operations, Boeing's continued issues with Starliner, and NASA's Artemis program progression. Subscribe YouTubeSpotifyApple PodcastsOvercast Editor's Note: The wrong file was uploaded for last week's episode and wasn't caught before publishing. This post has both Seth's and Zac's audio, apologies for the inconvenience. Follow Seth Kurkowski @SethKurk Zac Hall @apollozac Read More Boeing stands down from current Starliner launch window, returning spacecraft to factory‘Inspiration4 Miler’ is the one virtual run space fans can’t miss (yes, there’s a stellar swag bag)Elon Musk offers to help NASA with their delayed next-gen spacesuit programScoop: SpaceX purchases and outfits two ships, potentially for fairing recovery‘Where are my engines, Jeff?’ Ars investigates Blue Origin BE-4 engine delay for ULA Vulcan rocketNeed your Inspiration4 fix? TIME feature on first SpaceX all-civilian mission to orbit has you covered More Space Explored episodes Listen to more 9to5 podcasts Rapid Unscheduled DiscussionsHappy HourStacktraceAlphabet ScoopElectrekThe Buzz Podcast Want to help support Space Explored? Shop on Amazon to support Space Explored writers Directly support Seth by becoming a member of their Patreon. Enjoy reading Space Explored? Help others find us by following on Apple News and Google News. Be sure to check us out on YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, join our Discord!

This week Seth and Zac discuss Starship's impressive build and stacking, Inpsiration4 Netflix special, Boeing's OFT-2 delay, Perseverance first sample return, and more. Subscribe YouTubeSpotifyApple PodcastsOvercast Editor's Note: Derek was out this week setting up cameras for Northrop Grumman's Antares launch so Zac Hall stepped in. Follow Seth Kurkowski @SethKurk Zac Hall @apollozac Read More Perseverance Mars sampling attempt not quite ‘hole-in-one’ as NASA works the problemWatch a tour of SpaceX’s Starbase facility with Everyday Astronaut [Part 1 of 3]Elon Musk shows off Raptor stockpile at SpaceX’s Starbase facility with Everyday Astronaut [Part 2 of 3]Starliner: Boeing restores 7 of 13 propulsion valves, still eyeing August launchBoeing pauses critical Starliner OFT-2 mission to ISS over propulsion system issueSuper Heavy rocket stacked, 29 Raptors installed overnight & more Elon tweetsSpaceX stacks first full Starship launch vehicle on orbital padSpaceX acquires satellite internet of things company Swarm TechnologiesSpaceX Inspiration4 mission documentary series coming to Netflix in September Listen to more 9to5 podcasts Rapid Unscheduled DiscussionsHappy HourStacktraceAlphabet ScoopElectrekThe Buzz Podcast Want to help support Space Explored? Shop on Amazon to support Space Explored writers. Directly support Seth by becoming a member of their Patreon. Enjoy reading Space Explored? Help others find us by following on Apple News and Google News. Be sure to check us out on YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, join our Discord!