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In this week’s episode we chat with Astroscale's Head of Business Analysis – Harriet Brettle. We discuss debris removal plans with ELSA-d and ELSA-M, docking plates on OneWebb satellites, plus life extension of existing satellites. Founded in 2013, Astroscale is developing innovative and scalable solutions across the spectrum of on-orbit servicing, including life extension, in situ space situational awareness, end of life, and active debris removal, to create sustainable space systems and mitigate the growing and hazardous buildup of debris in space. Astroscale is also defining business cases and working with government and commercial stakeholders to develop norms, regulations, and incentives for the responsible use of space. Astroscale LinksWebsiteTwitter ================================================= If you would like to support The Space Update and everything we do here on Total Space Network. Head over to our Patreon page where you can gain access to exclusive content, speak with special guests in the after show chat and much more! Head over to our Patreon page here. ================================================= The Space Update Twitter Page ================================================= Total Space Links: WebsiteTwitterYouTubeInstagramMerch store

In this week’s episode we chat with Skyrora’s Business Operations Manager Derek Harris where we discuss how Skyrora have been doing through the UK lockdown, ESA Boost Initiative funding, updates on Skyrora’s 2021 test launch plus other exclusive updates! Skyrora designs, manufactures and deploys rockets to clear the way for small satellite manufacturers looking to access Space. Headquartered in Edinburgh, and with facilities across Europe, Skyrora is developing launch vehicle technology to ensure that the life-changing benefits of space are realised here on earth. Skyrora LinksWebsiteShopTwitterFacebookYouTubeLinkedIn ================================================= If you would like to support The Space Update and everything we do here on Total Space Network. Head over to our Patreon page where you can gain access to exclusive content, speak with special guests in the after show chat and much more! Head over to our Patreon page here. ================================================= The Space Update Twitter Page ================================================= Total Space Links: WebsiteTwitterYouTubeInstagramMerch store

Part 6 of the 7-part “Humans in Space” mega-series with Jixuan & Sebastian from 2 The Future. In this episode of Becoming Multiplanetary, RichLB and Kage talk about Inhabiting Our Solar System – what the future may look like with Titan and Ganymede after humans permanently settle on the Moon and Mars. (more…)

In this episode Mikko (https://twitter.com/mikoske) goes over recent historic flights on Mars and what is Ingenuity and why it was built in the first place. (more…)

Part 4 of the 7-part “Humans in Space” mega-series with Jixuan & Sebastian from 2 The Future. In this episode of Becoming Multiplanetary, RichLB and Kage talk about The Current Generation – the recent past, the present, and the near future of human spaceflight, including the upcoming Lunar Gateway and Artemis Program. (more…)

In this week’s episode of The Space Update we run through launch updates, Ingenuity takes flight for the 3rd time and updates from down at Boca Chica with Starship SN15. If you would like to support The Space Update and everything we do here on Total Space Network. Head over to our Patreon page where you can gain access to exclusive content, speak with special guests in the after show chat and much more! Head over to our Patreon page here. ================================================= The Space Update Twitter Page ================================================= Total Space Links: WebsiteTwitterYouTubeInstagramMerch store

This episode features the third part of our conversation with Szabolcs Jaray (https://twitter.com/JaraySzabolcs) Check the first part here: https://youtu.be/q7EjMkEjQrg Check the second part here: https://youtu.be/yCVMhf9_oBg Mikko had the pleasure of chatting with Szabolcs Jaray, who is one of the more active space community members. He had some interesting ideas about what it could be like on the Moon in future. In this episode we talk about lunar landing ideas and lunar Starship, power on the Moon and some launch concepts. (more…)

In this episode of The Space Update we talk with Jorgen Bru who is the Commercial Services manager for the ESA Boost program and Julio Aprea who is the ESA Space Transportation Communications Coordinator. ESA aims to boost commercial initiatives that offer space transportation services to space, in space, and returning from space. To achieve this, ESA nurtures industrial entrepreneurship and stimulates growth and competitiveness within the privately led and funded space sector in Europe via Boost! – ESA’s Commercial Space Transportation Services and Support programme. This programme also supports ESA Member States in implementing national space transportation objectives in the field of spaceports, testing facilities and associated services. Hosted by: Ryan (https://twitter.com/thespaceupdate​) =============================================================== Timestamps 00:00​ Intro 00:54​ Jorgen gives brief overview of the ESA Boost Program. 02:42​ What Small-sats and Nano-sats can we expect to see off the back of the ESA Boost Program? 05:43​ When you fund projects for bringing stuff back down to Earth, does that mean Space Junk or Crew Capsules? 08:50​ How many companies does ESA Boost currently support?** 10:25​ Can companies that have had prior proposals funded by ESA Boost return with further proposals for funding further down the line? 13:28​ What are your thoughts on the use of green and eco-fuels when a few companies are leaning towards Methane and LOX? 17:12​ Jorgen talks a little on the THEMIS reusable system and test timeline. 18:43​ Julio answers “Where can people find you on Social Media?” 19:23​ Jorgen’s closing remarks. 19:44​ Ryan’s Patreon shout-out and closing remarks. =============================================================== Special Guests with us this week. Jorgen Bru – Commercial Services Manager for ESA Boost Program Julio Aprea – ESA Space Transportation Communications Coordinator Be sure to give @esa_sts a follow on Twitter to keep up to date with more developments! (https://twitter.com/esa_sts​) and you can find their website where you can learn more about this here (

This episode features the second part of our conversation with Szabolcs Jaray (https://twitter.com/JaraySzabolcs) Check the first part here: https://youtu.be/q7EjMkEjQrg Mikko and Rich L-B had the pleasure of chatting with Szabolcs Jaray, who is one of the more active space community members. He had some interesting ideas about what it could be like on the Moon in future. In this episode we talk about lunar architecture, power on the Moon and some launch concepts. (more…)

Part 2 of the 7-part “Humans in Space” mega-series with Jixuan & Sebastian from 2 The Future. In this episode of Becoming Multiplanetary, RichLB and Kage talk about The Travelers – the race for the Moon – and the multinational journey to set foot on the lunar surface. (more…)

Mikko and Rich L-B had the pleasure of chatting with Szabolcs Jaray, who is one of the more active space community members. He had some interesting ideas about what it could be like on the Moon in future. In this episode we talk about lunar architecture, power on the Moon and some launch concepts. (more…)

Join Jixuan & Sebastian this week in a special crossover series called “Humans in Space”. 2 The Future have already broadcasted this episode titled: “History of Human Spaceflight: From the First Man in Space to Interstellar Travel [Part I]” on their YouTube Channel which you can find in the embed below. They have taken the first episode in this series and we thought you guys, our listeners, would love to hear what they had to say to start out this brand new series!RichLB & Kage will return next week in the next episode of the series, titled: “The Race to the Moon” Join us as we discuss the rovers highlights during its few months! ================================================================ This episode featured on YouTube Too! ================================================================ Episode Links:

We review Starship SN11, SLS Hot Fire test, New NASA Administrator and more space news! If you would like to support The Space Update and everything we do here on Total Space Network. Head over to our Patreon page where you can gain access to exclusive content, speak with special guests in the after show chat and much more! Head over to our Patreon page here. ================================================= The Space Update Twitter Page ================================================= Total Space Links: WebsiteTwitterYouTubeInstagramMerch store

In this episode of Becoming Multiplanetary, RichLB, Kage, & Edel talk about the final leg in our Rover Mega-Series, Sojourner. Join us as we discuss the rovers highlights during its few months! (more…)

This week on The Space Update we chat with Dr Jonathan Gardner from NASA Goddard on the James Webb Space Telescope! The James Webb Space Telescope will be the largest, most powerful and complex space telescope ever built and launched into space. It will fundamentally alter our understanding of the universe. The James Webb Space Telescope (sometimes called JWST or Webb) is an orbiting infrared observatory that will complement and extend the discoveries of the Hubble Space Telescope, with longer wavelength coverage and greatly improved sensitivity. The longer wavelengths enable Webb to look much closer to the beginning of time and to hunt for the unobserved formation of the first galaxies, as well as to look inside dust clouds where stars and planetary systems are forming today. If you would like to support The Space Update and everything we do here on the Total Space Network. Head over to our Patreon page where you can gain access to exclusive content, speak with special guests in the after show chat and much more! Head over to https://www.patreon.com/totalspace Episode Links Dr Jonathan Gardner: https://www.jwst.nasa.gov/content/meetTheTeam/people/gardner.html Website: https://www.jwst.nasa.gov/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/NASAWebb Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VqG3Jazrfs The Space Update Twitter: https://twitter.com/thespaceupdate Total Space Links Patreon – https://www.patreon.com/totalspace Website – https://totalspace.net/​ Merch – https://teespring.com/en-GB/stores/total-space Website – https://totalspace.net/​ Merch – https://teespring.com/en-GB/stores/total-space Twitter – https://twitter.com/TotalSpaceNet​ YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/TotalSpace​ Instagram – https://instagram.com/totalspacenetwork​

In this episode of Becoming Multiplanetary, RichLB & Kage talk about the other half of the twin rovers that went to Mars: Opportunity. Join us as we discuss the rovers many achievements and also go over some key highlights during its long journey! (more…)

In this episode Total Space answers to questions from an English speaking school, JESS Primary, in Dubai, UAE. (more…)

In this episode of Becoming Multiplanetary, RichLB & Kage talk about one half of the twin rovers that went to Mars: Spirit. Join us as we discuss its key moments as well as its many tribulations during its operational lifetime! (more…)

Join RichLB, and Kage as we wrap up the discussion about the Curiosity rover and some of its milestones. This is the second of a two-part deep-dive into Curiosity. (more…)

Join RichLB, and Kage as we discuss the Curiosity rover and comparisons against the recent Perseverance rover. This is part one of a two-part deep-dive into Curiosity. (more…)

This week on The Space Update we talk Starship SN10, RocketLab’s Neutron Rocket, Dear Moon and more news! If you would like to support The Space Update and everything we do here on Total Space Network. Head over to our Patreon page where you can gain access to exclusive content, speak with special guests in the after show chat and much more! Head over to our Patreon page here. ================================================= The Space Update Twitter Page ================================================= Total Space Links: WebsiteTwitterYouTubeInstagramMerch store

In this episode Mikko takes a deep dive into Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO.) You will learn about its history, launch vehicles and most notable missions to date. (more…)

This week on The Space Update we chat with Stefan Powell from Dawn Aerospace on their Space Plane, Aurora MK-II, Propulsion systems for small cube satellites and much more! If you would like to support The Space Update and everything we do here on Total Space Network. Head over to our Patreon page where you can gain access to exclusive content, speak with special guests in the after show chat and much more! Head over to our Patreon page here. ================================================= Special Guest: Stefan Powell – Founder of Dawn Aerospace ================================================= Dawn Aerospace Links: WebsiteTwitterYouTube ================================================= The Space Update Twitter Page ================================================= Total Space Links: WebsiteTwitterYouTubeInstagramMerch store

In this episode Mikko goes over the Chinese Mars Mission called Tianwen-1. You will learn about the orbiter, lander and rover as well as what science the mission will perform. (more…)

This week on The Space Update we talk with Pavlo Tanasyuk, CEO & Founder of SpaceBit. SpaceBit are developing lunar rovers to explore the likes of the Moon and Mars’ surface, underground caves and lava tubes. Their first demo rover will be launching later this year on ULA’s new Vulcan Centaur rocket in 2021. (more…)

Join RichLB, and Kage along with Special Guest Dr. Graham Lau the Cosmobiologist in discussing the first in a new series by Becoming Multiplanetary, the Rover Megaseries! On this first episode we discuss the Perseverance Rover! Watch the Perseverance landing on February 18th, starting at 2:15 pm ET (21:15​ UTC): [HERE] (more…)

In this episode Mikko goes over the Emirates Mars Mission or the Hope mission. You will learn about the orbiter and what science instruments it has. (more…)

This week on The Space Update we're talking: ABL Space Systems launching in the UK, Telesat's Broadband constellation and United Arab Emirates Hope Mission has successfully entered Mars orbit! (more…)

Join RichLB, and Kage live as we discuss The Gateway Foundation’s recent announcement! (more…)

In this week’s LIVE episode of The Space Update we talk planetary discoveries, Starship, NASA's SLS & more!! (more…)

Join RichLB and Kage again this week as well as Mikko from Deep Dive in wrapping up BM’s series on Space Tourism with SpaceX’s contribution to the industry! (more…)

In this episode Mikko and AnotherSpaceNut talk with Felix from the YouTube channel What about it!? about sea launch platforms and SpaceX’s plans to use oil rigs as launch and landing platforms. (more…)

In this week's episode of The Space Update, Ryan & Another Space Nut discuss NASA's updates to the International Space Station, Starship updates and Boeing’s Starliner is finally ready for it’s second test flight on ULA’s Atlas V. (more…)

This week, we rejoin hosts Mikko, AnotherSpaceNut, RichLB, and Kage in our very first crossover episode! Team Deep Dive are taking a deep look at Air Launches and the Becoming Multiplanetary team continue their series on Space Tourism with Virgin Galactic! (more…)

In this week's episode of The Space Update, Ryan & Mikko are joined by guest speaker and patreon, Warhawk. Together, they discuss NASA's SLS hot fire test, updates on Starship and Virgin Orbit successfully launch LauncherOne into space! (more…)

In this week’s episode of Becoming Multiplanetary, Kage, RichLB, and AnotherSpaceNut are talking about Space Tourism in the near future. This is going to be a 3-part mini-series focusing on the 3 major launch providers in the tourism industry, Blue Origin, Virgin Galactic, and SpaceX.This episode will focus more on what Blue Origin is aiming to do right now in the Space Tourism industry as well as lightly touching on the NS-14 launch. If you want to know more about the NS-14 launch though, be sure to check out Mikko’s Deep Dive episode! Here he takes a Deep Dive into the New Shepard rocket. (more…)

In this episode, Mikko takes a Deep Dive look into Blue Origin’s New Shepard Rocket. Are humans ready to fly on the rocket? We also go over the history of New Shepard and what the rocket has accomplished. (more…)

In this weeks episode of The Space Update, Ryan, Mikko, and AnotherSpaceNut talk Skyrora, SpaceX, SLS & more, live! This episode has been captured from the live audio and the YouTube video of this episode can be found here. (more…)

In this week’s live episode capture of Deep Dive, Mikko and AnotherSpaceNut take a good look at the 2020 launches, how it compares to 2019 and what were the most important flights in 2020. (more…)

In this latest episode of Becoming Multiplanetary this week, we re-join our hosts Rich L-B and Kage for the first episode of 2021! This week, we talk about the science-fiction series The Expanse, the protomolecule in The Expanse, mRNA vaccines, CRISPR and bioengineering, and how they are all related and can help us be ready for humanity’s journey in becoming multiplanetary. ================================================================ Episode Links: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Expanse_(TV_series)https://medium.com/teamindus/rocket-science-101-the-tyranny-of-the-rocket-equation-491e0cf4dc6ahttps://www.quora.com/How-much-fuel-will-I-need-to-travel-to-Mars?share=1https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/research/news/b4h-3rd/it-3d-bioprinting-in-space/https://edition.cnn.com/2020/11/24/health/covid-vaccines-design-explained/index.htmlhttps://www.brinknews.com/crispr-and-the-fight-against-covid-19/https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/01/170111131105.htmhttps://www.drugtargetreview.com/article/47942/uniting-humans-and-data-the-role-of-ai-in-genomics/https://hai.stanford.edu/events/crispr-ai-and-ethics-scientific-discoveryhttps://www.fiercepharma.com/manufacturing/curevac-teaming-up-tesla-to-make-rna-microfactories-for-covid-19-shot ================================================================ Total Space Links: WebsiteTwitterYouTubeInstagram Also if you enjoy what you hear and would like to get the opportunity to join our exclusive Discord server, you can head over to our Patreon, where you can support what we do and get in on the action yourself!================================================================

In this week's episode we talk Hayabusa 2 return samples, Starship and Elon's bombshell on the Super Heavy Booster landing. (more…)

In this episode, Mikko and AnotherSpaceNut interview Graham Lau, the cosmobiologist. We talk about the finding of phosphine on Venus, weird molecules on Titan, and the possibility of life in our solar system, and on exoplanets, as well as listener questions, including Mars bases. This episode can also be found on YouTube with video so be sure to check it out there too! (more…)

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the Total Space team! In this episode we discuss how Total Space was born and our experiences for the first months as well as our expectations for 2021. We also answer some viewer questions! (more…)

In this episode Mikko, RichLB and AnotherSpaceNut chat with Sammy a.k.a. StingerNSW about SpaceX’s booster fleet. (more…)

In this week's LIVE episode over on YouTube, we run through the latest news and happenings in the Space Industry over the past week. (more…)

In this latest episode of Becoming Multiplanetary this week, we re-join our hosts RichLB, Kage, and Mikko in talking about SN8’s spectacular debut and what it means in the context of Becoming a Multiplanetary species! (more…)

In this episode Mikko, Ryan, Aaron, and Benno take a deep dive analysis into SN8 test flight. This episode is a bit different, it’s is the audio track from out YouTube live stream with minor editing. You can also leave us feedback through the social media or YouTube. Want us to do other live streams or not? (more…)

In this week's episode we run through the latest news and happenings in the Space Industry over the past week. (more…)

In this latest episode of Becoming Multiplanetary this week, we re-join our hosts RichLB, Kage, AnotherSpaceNut and Mikko in talking about Space Stations Pt.2! (more…)

In this episode Mikko, Framryk, Kage, AnotherSpaceNut, and RichLB had the pleasure of having Tory from Overlook Horizon join our show to talk about high altitude balloons, space, and his YouTube channel Overlook Horizon. (more…)

In this week's episode we run through the latest news and happenings in the Space Industry over the past week. (more…)