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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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  • Artist: David Fourman, Ben Etherington, and Dennis Just
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Podcasts:

 Episode 390: Baby, It’s Coolant Outside | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:46:50

A Soyuz wet the bed, and is now at risk of overheating! Also, Lockheed Martin and Zhuque-2 have both burst their own bubble.

 Episode 389: The Emperor's New Alpaca | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:41:33

HLS2 bids are in! Also, a new sea-launched rocket and a future rocket-launched Tim!

 Episode 388: NASA Cuts Carbs | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:52:44

Artemis is officially homeward-bound! Also, Phantom Space ridesharing, Bluewalker full deployment, and iROSA installation.

 Episode 387: Big Bird and Friends | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:45:34

An Artemis I update and a history investigation. Also, China's solar project, Canada's solar project, and Gaganyaan's parachute test.

 Episode 386: DOWNLINK--Margaret Weitekamp, Smithsonian National Air And Space Museum | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:48:05

The book Space Craze illustrates humanity's fascination with space, and how science fiction has impacted the way we go there.

 Episode 385: PSLV: Pumpkin Spice Latte Vehicle | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:40:45

NG Cygnus made it to Station despite a stuck solar array. Also, X-37B returned, Long March-5 program modifications, and a tropical storm for Artemis.

 Episode 384: Spaceplane, Spaceplane, Fire | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:45:19

Rocket Lab's latest catch attempt was aborted. Also, China's spaceplane, POLARIS' spaceplane, and an expensive fire alarm.

 Episode 383: Begging for Rides and Ropes | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:12:22

VirtualAGC has now archived every LM AGC build that went to the moon! Also, SLS, Spyche, Polaris Dawn and JPSS-2 schedules.

 Episode 382: DOWNLINK--Joel C. Sercel PhD, CEO of TransAstra | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:48:04

TransAstra is developing asteroid-spotting software and hardware, as well as solar-powered engines and mining equipment.

 Episode 381: Spin-stabilized PR | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:00:34

Here you have launch issues three ways, and a duo of rocket appearances. Also, Lucy flyby, TESS safe mode, and China's new solar observatory.

 Episode 380: DOWNLINK--Alex Doknjas and Biarki Weeks | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:42:43

Student cubesat programs are becoming more common, but no less impressive! Learn with us about delicate solar panels and LASER SPHERES!

 Episode 379: Ramming Speed! | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:56:44

DART DID THE THING! Also, ViaSat-3 tests a thing, Hubble might get the thing done to it, and Firefly also does the thing.

 Episode 378: Next Gen Turkey | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:49:24

Rocket Lab revealed some Neutron plans! Also, USSF out of GEO, Superheavy static fire, Spinlaunch $++ and ESA $?

 Episode 377: DOWNLINK--Araz Feyzi, Kayhan Space | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:05:29

Kayhan Space is automating satellite collision avoidance. Come learn with us about Kessler syndrome, debris detection, and robots steering spaceships!

 Episode 376: Masten? Suits us! | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:36:22

Artemis-I remains on the pad! Also, Artemis-III suits, Astrobotic's Masten bid, and CAPSTONE's safe mode.

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