SpaceX News Pod

In this episode, we cover the latest news from SpaceX, including the launch of their new global roaming Starlink service, and the recent fine imposed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for violating launch license requirements. We discuss the potential impact of these developments on SpaceX and the broader space industry. Join us for an informative and thought-provoking discussion on the future of space exploration.

Are you curious about the effects of space radiation on astronauts during long-duration space missions, particularly those to Mars? In this episode, we explore how NASA is protecting its astronauts from the harmful effects of space radiation on deep space missions. From advanced shielding technologies to predictive modeling and ongoing research, we'll dive into the various measures NASA is taking to ensure astronaut safety on future missions. Join us as we discuss the latest developments in space radiation protection and how they're helping to pave the way for humanity's next great adventure in space.

In this video, we take a closer look at SpaceX's Starship system, an innovative two-stage-to-orbit super heavy-lift launch vehicle that's fully reusable. With the world's most powerful rocket engines, the Raptor 2, this system is set to revolutionize space travel. The Starship system consists of the advanced Starship second stage and the Super Heavy booster stage, and promises to be at the forefront of space technology.

The Starship rocket is designed to generate up to 17 million pounds of thrust at liftoff, and the latest hot fire test saw the rocket generate 7.9 million pounds of thrust, meeting the test's objectives, even though two engines shut off. The upcoming orbital flight test will throttle the rocket's engines up to 90%, which will surpass the current most powerful rocket on Earth, NASA's Space Launch System (SLS), which generates 8.8 million pounds of thrust. If the upcoming orbital flight test is successful, the Starship rocket will set two records. It will break the world record for the most engines fired at the same time, and it will become the most powerful rocket in history, surpassing the Soviet Union's N1 rocket, which generated 10.2 million pounds of thrust but failed on all four launch attempts.

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On February 9th, NASA announced that it had selected Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket to launch two Escape and Plasma Acceleration and Dynamics Explorers (ESCAPADE) spacecraft to Mars. This marks the first NASA award for New Glenn, a large rocket that Blue Origin has been working on for several years but has yet to launch. The award, a task order under NASA’s Venture-Class Acquisition of Dedicated and Rideshare (VADR) contract, is valued at $20 million, with $6 million already obligated to date. Neither NASA nor Blue Origin provided additional details about the award. Blue Origin did not respond to questions about the award, including whether the launch would be a dedicated mission or if the ESCAPADE spacecraft will fly as rideshare payloads on another mission. ESCAPADE is part of NASA's Small Innovative Missions for Planetary Exploration (SIMPLEx) program, cost-capped at $55 million each. NASA selected ESCAPADE in 2019 as one of three missions in the program, envisioning launching all three as rideshares on other missions. However, NASA removed ESCAPADE from the Psyche launch in 2020 after concluding that a change in that mission’s trajectory, linked to a change in launch vehicles from Falcon 9 to Falcon Heavy, would not allow ESCAPADE to go into Mars orbit as originally designed. That put the ESCAPADE mission in jeopardy, but in 2021, Rocket Lab announced it would develop redesigned versions of the spacecraft for launch in 2024, and the mission passed a review later that year allowing it to proceed into full-scale development. Each ESCAPADE spacecraft weighs about 120 kilograms, excluding propellant, according to a 2022 conference paper about the mission. "We’re thrilled NASA’s Launch Services Program has selected New Glenn to launch the instruments that will study Mars’s magnetosphere," said Jarrett Jones, senior vice president for New Glenn at Blue Origin, in a company statement. While Blue Origin has won business from several commercial customers, including Amazon, which awarded the company a contract last April for 12 launches of Project Kuiper satellites, with an option for 15 more, winning the NASA award for its New Glenn rocket is a significant milestone for the company. The New Glenn rocket is designed to place up to 45 metric tons into low Earth orbit, making it significantly oversized to launch ESCAPADE as a dedicated mission. It remains unclear whether the spacecraft will fly as rideshare payloads on another mission. According to a conference publication, ESCAPADE has a total cost of $78.5 million, a figure that includes launch and project reserves. The mission follows a long tradition of NASA Mars science and exploration missions, and the ESCAPADE spacecraft will study Mars's magnetosphere. Other SIMPLEx missions have run into rideshare launch challenges. The delay of Psyche’s launch from August 2022 to October 2023 meant that Janus, another mission in the SIMPLEx program, could no longer reach its planned asteroids. Janus was formally removed from the Psyche launch in November 2021, and the mission’s principal investigator said on January 25th that his team is looking for alternative missions for the twin spacecraft, which are nearly complete.

NASA continues to evaluate data and learn more about the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket’s debut performance during the agency’s Nov. 16 Artemis I launch. Following an initial data assessment and review that determined the SLS rocket met or exceeded all performance expectations, SLS engineers are now taking a closer look at the Moon rocket’s performance to prepare for the first crewed Artemis missions. Building off the assessment conducted shortly after launch, the preliminary post-flight data indicates that all SLS systems performed exceptionally and that the designs are ready to support a crewed flight on Artemis II. The post-flight analysis team will continue reviewing data and conducting final reporting’s.

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After a successful full stack wet dress rehearsal, SpaceX's starship Booster 7 is set to complete its 33-engine static fire on 6th Feb 2023. The rocket has already completed a complex fueling test and launch, and the stage is set for a record-breaking static fire. The results of the first fully-assembled wet dress rehearsal test indicate that caution has paid off, and there is a small chance that SpaceX simply got lucky. #SpaceX, #StarshipBooster7, #33EngineStaticFire, #SpaceExploration, #RocketLaunch, #RecordBreaking

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In this episode of our podcast, we discuss the recent trial of entrepreneur Elon Musk and a revelation that came out of it. Musk stated that he had the means to finance the acquisition of Tesla using shares from SpaceX. This news has caused quite a stir in the business world and has people wondering about the future of both companies. Tune in to hear our expert analysis and opinion on this topic and what it could mean for the industry. This is a must-listen episode for anyone interested in the inner workings of business and the technology industry. Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts for more updates and analysis on the latest business and technology news.

Discover the innovation of SpaceX's reusable Starship launch vehicle system. With its advanced Super Heavy booster and Starship second stage, the Starship system is designed for efficient, two-stage-to-orbit heavy lift capabilities. Learn more about the future of space travel with the Starship system.