The Orbital Mechanics Podcast
Summary: Every week we cover the latest spaceflight news, discuss past, current and future exploration efforts, and take a look at upcoming events. Tune in to hear about how humans get to space, how they stay in space and how unmanned craft reach farther and farther into the universe around us.
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Podcasts:
Transporter-2 had absolutely no Doves onboard, but that won't stop us talking about it. Also, IROSA, Starship Booster and carbon nozzle extensions.
Rocket Lab is sending Photon to Mars! Also, Tianhe is occupied, Hubble is stuck, and NEO Surveyor is progressing.
Yet another mission to Venus was selected this week! Also, a commercial deep-space antenna, Terran R, and HLS money.
The next two Discovery missions are headed to Venus! Also, be sure to support a new book rejuvenating Katherine Johnson's mathematical work.
Megaconstellation coverage marches ever forward, and New Frontiers 5 marches in place. Also, Ingenuity, new lunar rovers, and Tianzhou-2!
The intrepid Chinese rover is now doing its thing. Also, a bit of info on Electron, Crew-3's superlative personnel, and SpaceShipTwo!
Rocket Lab lost a second stage, but had a successful recovery experiment. Starship/Super Heavy may launch this year. Also, Chinese wheels on Mars!
STMD awards, NIAC awards, SBIR awards! Also SN15 failed to explode just before or at any point after landing, Starliner OFT-2 and Firefly funding.
LM-5B prepares for a fireworks show, and Ingenuity excels. Also, Virgin Orbit down south, an HLS protest, and Nelson's confirmation.
MEV-2 docks, Exolaunch want to clean up after themselves, and a celebration of Centaur V. Also, MOXIE, Ingenuity flights 2/3, and a OneWeb/SPX clash.
SpaceX is selected as the HLS Option A contractor! Also, a NASA Deputy Admin nomination, InSight takes a nap, and a New Shepard flight.
ISS supports 10, Rocket Lab plans for recovery, Chinese spaceports, and Lunar electric propulsion tests. Also, NASA budget increase & Ingenuity delay.
SN11 failed to slam into the ground... and rained down instead. Also, Rocket Lab to the Moon, Lunar gravity on New Shepard, and HLS downselect soon!
NOAA-17 joined the proud TIROS-N tradition of exploding. Also, NASA's next administrator, JWST progress, and a Super Heavy sneak peek!
For this slow news week, we talk about two commercial on-orbit servicing efforts, and the state of the industry. Also, HST, SLS and CZ-7A!
