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Highlights:- Artemis II Preparations: In this episode, we explore the recent collaboration between NASA and the Department of Defence as they conduct emergency simulations for the Artemis II mission. With plans to send four astronauts around the Moon next year, these crucial rehearsals focus on ensuring crew safety during potential launch emergencies, including realistic scenarios using test mannequins.- ISS Update: We provide an update on the AX-4 mission delay, with good news from the Russian space agency Roscosmos, confirming that a leak on the International Space Station has been repaired. However, the impact on the prospective launch date remains uncertain.- Jellyfish Galaxy Discovery: Astronomers have discovered a fascinating galaxy, NGC 4858, which resembles a jellyfish with bunny ears. Situated over 300 million light years away, this galaxy is undergoing extreme pressure within the Coma cluster, leading to its unique shape and the phenomenon of fallback.- Spotting Mars: Get ready for some celestial excitement as we guide you on how to spot Mars this month. From its close encounters with Regulus to a beautiful crescent Moon passing by, we provide tips on when and where to look in the western sky.- International Space Development Conference: We discuss the upcoming ISDC 2025 in Orlando, Florida, where space enthusiasts will gather to discuss global collaboration in space exploration, sustainability, and planetary defence strategies, featuring notable speakers from the field.- Dark Matter Insights: Lastly, we delve into the upcoming Nancy Chris Roman Space Telescope, set to launch in 2026. This telescope aims to enhance our understanding of dark matter through gravitational lensing, potentially providing crucial insights into this enigmatic substance and its role in the universe.For more cosmic updates, visit our website at astronomydaily.io. Join our community on social media by searching for #AstroDailyPod on Facebook, X, YouTube Music, TikTok, and our new Instagram account! Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.Thank you for tuning in. This is Anna signing off. Until next time, keep looking up and stay curious about the wonders of our universe.Chapters:00:00 - Welcome to Astronomy Daily01:10 - Artemis 2 preparations10:00 - ISS update15:30 - Jellyfish galaxy discovery20:00 - Spotting Mars25:00 - International Space Development Conference30:00 - Dark matter insights✍️ Episode ReferencesNASA Artemis Updates[NASA](https://www.nasa.gov/)AX-4 Mission Information[Roscosmos](https://www.roscosmos.ru/)NGC 4858 Research[Astronomy Journal](https://www.astronomy.com/)Mars Observation Tips[Sky & Telescope](https://skyandtelescope.org/)ISDC 2025 Information[ISDC](https://isdc2025.org/)Nancy Chris Roman Space Telescope[NASA Roman](https://roman.gsfc.nasa.gov/)Astronomy Daily[Astronomy Daily](http://www.astronomydaily.io/)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/astronomy-daily-exciting-space-discoveries-and-news--5648921/support.
Lockheed Martin delivered the Orion spacecraft for NASA's Artemis II mission. Now, the agency is preparing the vehicle for the more than ten-day flyby of our moon—with a crew of four.
Isar Aerospace jetzt doch mit Livestream von Raketenstart. SpaceX baut Starship-Fertigung weiter aus und plant wöchentliche Starts mit der nächsten Generation Starship V3 bereits in den nächsten 12 Monaten. Das Datum für Europas erste Marslandung. ULA darf die neue Vulcan-Rakete für´s Pentagon fliegen. Die NASA bereitet sich auf Artemis II vor. Beschädigter Cygnus-Versorgsfrachter bringt ISS-Frachtplan durcheinander. Europa hat einen Plan mit Budget für die Raketen-Startups und Deutschland begeht den Tag der Raumfahrt.
Climb aboard The Supermassive Rocket, Izzie and Becky are (talking about) sending humans back to the moon. Joining them on their trip is European Space Agency astronaut Matthias Maurer and Jacki Mahaffey, the Chief Training Officer for NASA's Artemis II mission. Plus, Dr Robert Massey, the Deputy Director of the Royal Astronomical Society, is there as well to answer your questions and share his top stargazing tips.For more supermassive astronaut episodes, here's our episode with Samantha Cristoforetti and another with Gene Cernan.Keep sending your questions to The Supermassive Podcast at podcast@ras.ac.uk or find us on Instagram, @Supermassive Pod.The Supermassive Podcast is a Boffin Media production. The producers are Izzie Clarke and Richard Hollingham. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
NASA's Artemis II mission is a step closer to ready for launch in 2026 as its twin boosters have been attached inside the VAB at Kennedy Space Center. SpaceX has broken some of its own records including using the same booster on launches only 9 days apart. NASA's Curiosity rover has detected the largest organic compounds ever found on Mars. JWST has given us a great new look at the Cosmic Tornado. Star Catcher has successfully demonstrated wireless energy beaming. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.
Déjame tu comentarioEn este episodio de La Última Frontera del Espíritu Humano, exploraremos la fascinación del ser humano por el espacio desde la antigüedad hasta la era moderna. Hablaremos sobre la misión Artemis II y la nueva carrera por la Luna, el papel de empresas como SpaceX y Blue Origin, y las razones que nos impulsan a mirar más allá de nuestro planeta. Además, profundizaremos en la conexión entre la exploración del universo y la dimensión espiritual de la humanidad, reflexionando sobre cómo el cosmos nos invita a descubrir no solo lo que hay afuera, sino también dentro de nosotros mismos.Como parte especial, podrán escuchar la entrevista exclusiva de Mons. Rolando Álvaro para EWTN, donde compartirá su experiencia en Roma y el sufrimiento que vivió en Nicaragua bajo la dictadura. Este valiente obispo fue secuestrado y encarcelado durante varios meses, convirtiéndose en un testigo de la fe y la resistencia en tiempos de persecución.Redes Sociales: saulmarrerorivera (Facebook e Instagram)Correo electrónico: notasdefeyvida@gmail.comDirección postal: 189 Ave Las María apart 305, San Juan PR, 00927-4325Música: Bensound.com/royalty-free-music Support the show
On this episode, Derek sits with Captain Reid Wiseman. Reid is an NASA Astronaut and the Commander of Artemis II which is scheduled to go to the Moon in 2026. I have a great relationship with NASA and when they offered me a chance to speak with Captain Wiseman, I was beyond honored and spent 2 weeks prepping for the interview. He will be discussing what got him interested in space exploration, what led him to join the United States Navy, NASA Astronaut Candidacy, training to become an astronaut, and then we discuss being selected for Expedition 40 and the launch to the International Space Station. We then discuss life on the ISS, Space Walking, the Return to Earth and we then shift our conversation to Artemis II and the training that is going into mans return to the Moon.Also as part of the Finale, Regular Special Guest Michelle Fabre stops by to talk about her latest single, "Mutual".Derek then speaks about the legacy of the show and gives his signoff.Reid WisemanNASA: https://www.nasa.gov/people/reid-wiseman/Twitter/X: https://x.com/astro_reidInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/astro_reid/Artemis II: https://www.instagram.com/nasaartemis/Michelle FabreInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/michelle_fabre/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-8YBHFDSoPYTqPinIGShsQTwitter/X: https://x.com/MichelleAFabreSPONSOR - Go to https://betterhelp.com/derekduvallshow for 10% off your first month of therapy with @betterhelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help #sponsored
Unlike previous NASA manned missions, Artemis II will use Laser Communications. Join Dawn Meyer, Space Coast News Editor for details.
Follow-up Re #669 → 'Belgische' satellieten die de zon gaan bestuderen, zijn gelanceerd voor nauwkeurigste formatievlucht ooit & Belgische Proba-3 satellieten, die totale zonsverduistering simuleren, gelanceerd & de selfie-satelliet van Mark Rober Re #602 → Maarten test een SpeedComfort (€112 bij Coolblue) Re #591 → Artemis II wederom vertraagd & Alweer uitstel voor bemande NASA-missies naar de maan Re #679 → Netflix voert Belgische streamingmarkt aan, grote verschillen tussen gewesten Onderwerpen Crisis bij Samsung: maakt ’slechts’ 6.1 miljard euro winst in Q3, maar heel veel verschillende producten. Oprichter Lee Byung-Chul is ooit begonnen als verkoper van droge vis. Snel geld verdienen: dropshippen bij de Avondshow, veel klachten bij Consumentenbond over dropshippers & dropshippers lappen regels aan hun laars, stapje erger: F-game Tips Maarten: Central Intelligence Toon: Tiny Awards Ruurd: Upfront marathon schema
In the second episode of our special three-part Pathfinder series on lunar architecture—brought to you by our partners at Lockheed Martin—we're zooming in on the technologies and design principles that will help establish a sustainable, long-term presence on the Moon and pave the way for future missions to Mars. Joining us are Christie Iacomini, who manages Lockheed Martin's lunar infrastructure technology portfolio, and Tim Cichan, the company's space exploration architect.Christie and Tim walk us through the building blocks of lunar infrastructure, from robust power systems and reliable communications networks to habitats and mobility solutions. They also highlight the importance of resource utilization, the evolving role of public-private partnerships, and the collaborative efforts needed to turn ambitious concepts into practical solutions.We discuss:The role of vertical solar arrays, nuclear fission systems, and power grids in supporting lunar operationsCommunications challenges and the roadmap for building an interoperable lunar networkInnovative habitats and rovers designed to withstand extreme lunar conditionsStrategies for in-situ resource utilization, including extracting water ice and other key materialsThe significance of international collaboration and commercial engagement in achieving lasting lunar sustainabilityAnd much, much more… • Chapters •00:00 - Intro03:45 - What is a space architect?04:42 - Lockheed's goal for Mars08:23 - Technological advancements that have made a long-term Moon mission possible09:52 - What does a successful Lunar mission look like?11:46 - Power systems for Lunar and Mars missions and state of development cycles18:15 - Tech in Artemis II and III20:04 - Challenges for creating a seamless communications network for the Moon22:34 - Effect of modern tech in space27:10 - Lunar mobility capabilities30:44 - Habitation33:14 - Inflatable vs modular habitats34:20 - Lunar resource utilization36:42 - How to create seamless integration between mission-critical tech41:55 - Planned contingencies43:49 - Seemingly futuristic technology45:54 - Getting around on the Moon47:48 - How Lockheed works with other companies building Lunar architecture49:01 - Technical milestones50:58 - What will it take to land on the Moon on time?52:07 - Inspirations for your work • Show notes •Lockheed Martin's website — https://www.lockheedmartin.com/en-us/capabilities/space/human-space-exploration/water-based-lunar-architecture/lockheed-martins-lunar-architecture-novella-white-paper.htmlLockheed Martin Space' socials — https://twitter.com/LMSpaceMo's socials — https://twitter.com/itsmoislamPayload's socials — https://twitter.com/payloadspace / https://www.linkedin.com/company/payloadspacePathfinder archive — Watch: https://www.youtube.com/@payloadspacePathfinder archive — Listen: https://pod.payloadspace.com/episodes • About us •Pathfinder is brought to you by Payload, a modern space media brand built from the ground up for a new age of space exploration and commercialization. We deliver need-to-know news and insights daily to 19,000+ commercial, civil, and military space leaders. Payload is read by decision-makers at every leading new space company, along with c-suite leaders at all of the aerospace & defense primes. We're also read on Capitol Hill, in the Pentagon, and at space agencies around the world.Payload began as a weekly email sent to a few friends and coworkers. Today, we're a team distributed across four time zones and two continents, publishing five media properties across multiple platforms:1) Payload, our flagship daily newsletter, sends M-F @ 9am Eastern2) Pathfinder publishes weekly on Tuesday mornings (pod.payloadspace.com)3) Polaris, our weekly policy briefing, publishes weekly on Tuesdays4) Payload Research, our weekly research and analysis piece, comes out on WednesdaysYou can sign up for all of our publications here: https://payloadspace.com/subscribe/
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NASA announces delays to the Artemis Program with Artemis II targeting April 2026 for the launch and Artemis III expecting to lift off in mid-2027. Europe's Vega C lifted off from French Guiana last night carrying the Sentinel-1C satellite into orbit for the European Union's Copernicus Earth observation program. The US National Science and Technology Council has released the 2024 National Plan for Civil Earth Observation, and more. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Be sure to follow T-Minus on LinkedIn and Instagram. T-Minus Guest Elysia Segal from NASASpaceflight.com brings us the Space Traffic Report. Selected Reading NASA Shares Orion Heat Shield Findings, Updates Artemis Moon Missions Europe's Vega-C rocket returns to space after two-year gap- Reuters 2024 National Plan For Civil Earth Observations Boeing announces layoffs across Florida including Kennedy Space Center Rocket Lab Sets Launch Window to Deploy Synspective Satellite- Business Wire Iran says it conducted a successful space launch in a program long criticized by the West Matt Dominick's X Account: A Visual Journey From Space T-Minus Crew Survey We want to hear from you! Please complete our 4 question survey. It'll help us get better and deliver you the most mission-critical space intel every day. Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at space@n2k.com to request more info. Want to join us for an interview? Please send your pitch to space-editor@n2k.com and include your name, affiliation, and topic proposal. T-Minus is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Space X is in the news again, but this time it's worth billions and possible delays in the Artemis II and beyond missions to the moon. Join John Gomez for details in This Week in Space.
In less than a year, NASA is sending four astronauts to fly around the moon as part of the Artemis II mission. The 10-day flight will test NASA's space exploration capabilities with astronauts aboard for the very first time. And Ontario's Jeremy Hansen will be part of that crew, making him the first Canadian astronaut – and first non-American – to fly to the moon. Jeremy Hansen joined us to answer questions about space exploration, his career journey, and the Artemis II mission.
This time next year, if everything stays on schedule, NASA will send its first crewed mission to the moon, since the end of the Apollo program. Artemis II will be the first flight around the moon in more than 50 years.Its goal will be to test out the Orion capsule and all the other equipment, so that by 2026, Artemis III can put astronauts back ON the moon.The Artemis program is aimed to kickstart a new, more enduring era of space travel that leads to Mars.It's also intentionally more representative than Apollo was. The Artemis program will eventually put the first woman on the moon, as well as the first person of color.It's all as historic and high stakes as it gets, and also pretty daunting.NPR's Scott Detrow goes behind the scenes at the Johnson Space Center in Houston to see how the team is preparing.For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org.Email us at considerthis@npr.org.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
On episode 353, the Artemis II crew's chief training officer discusses her career at NASA, the complexity of astronaut training, and what it takes to prepare the quartet for their mission around the Moon.
Wrestling 14-foot 'dinosaurs' to figure out why they're dyingDr. Madison Earhart, a postdoctoral fellow from the University of British Columbia, spent her summer fishing for enormous white sturgeon in the Fraser and Nechako Rivers in British Columbia. Since 2022, there have been a large number of deaths of this fish along the west coast of North America and it's concerning when a species that's been around for hundreds of million years suddenly starts dying off. She and her colleagues are trying to figure out what's happening and how to conserve this important and spectacular fish.Installing Dark Matter detectors two kilometeres undergroundDr. Madeleine Zurowski of the University of Toronto has been underground most of this past summer at SNOLAB, located in Sudbury, Ontario. She's been helping install specially designed dark matter detectors in a project called SuperCDMS, as part of an international collaboration that is researching the nature of dark matter. Managing Canada's worst invasive plant with mothsAs Director of the Waterloo Wetland Laboratory, Dr. Rebecca Rooney has been investigating how to stop the spread of a plant called invasive Phragmites, which chokes wetlands, ditches and many other environments. Her group has introduced European moths which eat the plant. This summer PhD student Claire Schon and lab technician Ryan Graham went into the field to collect some more data on their project.Helicoptering in 35 tonnes of material in an attempt to restore a Sudbury peatland Scientists are working to restore a degraded peatland damaged by contamination from mining activity in Sudbury. Colin McCarter, the project lead from Nipissing University, described how they're trying to figure out how to best restore these toxic metal-contaminated landscapes to restore their natural capacity as wildfire-buffering, carbon-storing powerhoues. Transatlantic balloon flight from Sweden to NunavutDr Kaley Walker is an atmospheric physicist from the University of Toronto. Working with the Canadian Space Agency, this summer she was in Sweden to send a massive balloon — 30 stories tall and 800,000 cubic meters in volume — on a high-altitude transatlantic flight to Nunavut, to measure stratospheric gases.The accidental discovery of an ancient Roman monument's missing limbDr. Sarah Murray is the co-director of an archeological project on the history of Porto Rafti, Greece. While surveying for Bronze Age relics, her team discovered an enormous missing limb from a famous Roman marble statue in the area, a monument popular with tourists for centuries. This summer, they returned with drones to make 3D models of the statue, to understand how the arm was attached to the statue's now limbless torso.Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen gets lunar geology training in IcelandAstronauts assigned to NASA's Artemis II mission, who'll be heading to the moon as early as September 2025, embarked on their own field research this summer in Iceland to train as lunar geologists. CSA astronaut Jeremy Hansen documented his adventure and filled us in on why this training is crucial for their upcoming mission.Building wildfire resistant housingAfter wildfires devastated Lytton, BC in 2021, the government announced that they were going to support homeowners to rebuild homes that would be resistant to wildfire. Senior Engineer Lucas Coletta of Natural Resources Canada, was part of the team that tested various fire resilient materials and construction methods this past spring and summer.
The push to unionize auto plants in the South appears to have lost momentum. This comes after a big loss in May when workers at a Mercedes factory rejected joining the United Auto Workers.Stephan Bisaha of the Gulf States Newsroom visited the UAW's campaign in Montgomery, Alabama to learn why it's so hard to unionize in the Deep South.Last week, the large core of the Artemis II moon rocket left an assembling facility in Michoud, Louisiana and headed for the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. This is just the latest journey for the rocket, which is set to launch into space late next year.NASA engineer Chandler Sheuermann tells us about this upcoming mission to the moon, what will make the launch historic, and Louisiana's role in assembling the rocket. This weekend, hundreds of artists from across the country will work on a single project aimed at exploring how artists can help build healthier communities. Their aim is to explore how art can improve the overall health and well-being of communities. One of the participating locations in this nationwide project is in Baton Rouge. Mike Weary, artist-in-residence at the Arts Council for Greater Baton Rouge tells us about the city's involvement and what he sees in the relationship between art and health.----Today's episode of Louisiana Considered was hosted by Adam Vos. Our managing producer is Alana Schreiber; our contributing producers are Matt Bloom and Adam Vos; we receive production and technical support from Garrett Pittman and our assistant producer, Aubry Procell.You can listen to Louisiana Considered Monday through Friday at noon and 7:00 p.m. It's available on Spotify, Google Play, and wherever you get your podcasts. Louisiana Considered wants to hear from you! Please fill out our pitch line to let us know what kinds of story ideas you have for our show. And while you're at it, fill out our listener survey! We want to keep bringing you the kinds of conversations you'd like to listen to.Louisiana Considered is made possible with support from our listeners. Thank you!
In this episode of This Week in Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik dive into the 55th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, discussing the mission's highlights, challenges, and historical significance. They also cover recent space news, including Elon Musk's plans to move SpaceX's headquarters to Texas, the Falcon 9 upper stage failure, and the cancellation of NASA's VIPER rover mission. Looking ahead, the hosts speculate on the future of the Artemis program and the political landscape's influence on space exploration. Headlines: - Elon Musk announces plans to move SpaceX's headquarters from California to Texas, citing disagreements with a new state law and his political alignment with Texas. - SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket experiences an upper stage failure during a recent launch, leading to the loss of payload and an investigation by the FAA and NASA. - NASA cancels its VIPER rover mission, which aimed to search for water ice at the Moon's south pole, due to budget constraints and scheduling issues with the Astrobotic Griffin lander. - Lou Dobbs, the co-founder of Space.com, passes away at the age of 78. Apollo 11 55th Anniversary: - Rod Pyle shares his memories of watching the Apollo 11 launch and moon landing as a teenager, highlighting the limited media coverage and resources available at the time. - The hosts discuss the tense moments during the lunar module's descent, including computer alarms, low fuel warnings, and Neil Armstrong's quick thinking to avoid a boulder field. - They recount the challenges faced by the astronauts, such as the difficulty in opening the lunar module's hatch and Buzz Aldrin's ingenious use of a felt-tip pen to reset a broken circuit breaker. - The hosts emphasize the significance of the Apollo 11 mission and argue for July 20th to be recognized as a national holiday. Artemis Program and the Future of Space Exploration: - Rod and Tariq express frustration with the slow progress of the Artemis program compared to the rapid pace of the Apollo missions. - They discuss the potential impact of the upcoming U.S. presidential election on NASA's funding and priorities, particularly in light of the growing competition with China in space. - The hosts highlight the challenges facing SpaceX's Starship as the chosen vehicle for the Artemis program's human landing system, including the need for further testing and the development of a 120-foot elevator to transport astronauts to the lunar surface. - Tariq makes a bold prediction that NASA astronauts will be walking on the Moon by July 20th, 2029, and offers to give Rod his "STar Trek" chair if the prediction doesn't come to pass. Hosts: Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit
In this episode of This Week in Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik dive into the 55th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, discussing the mission's highlights, challenges, and historical significance. They also cover recent space news, including Elon Musk's plans to move SpaceX's headquarters to Texas, the Falcon 9 upper stage failure, and the cancellation of NASA's VIPER rover mission. Looking ahead, the hosts speculate on the future of the Artemis program and the political landscape's influence on space exploration. Headlines: - Elon Musk announces plans to move SpaceX's headquarters from California to Texas, citing disagreements with a new state law and his political alignment with Texas. - SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket experiences an upper stage failure during a recent launch, leading to the loss of payload and an investigation by the FAA and NASA. - NASA cancels its VIPER rover mission, which aimed to search for water ice at the Moon's south pole, due to budget constraints and scheduling issues with the Astrobotic Griffin lander. - Lou Dobbs, the co-founder of Space.com, passes away at the age of 78. Apollo 11 55th Anniversary: - Rod Pyle shares his memories of watching the Apollo 11 launch and moon landing as a teenager, highlighting the limited media coverage and resources available at the time. - The hosts discuss the tense moments during the lunar module's descent, including computer alarms, low fuel warnings, and Neil Armstrong's quick thinking to avoid a boulder field. - They recount the challenges faced by the astronauts, such as the difficulty in opening the lunar module's hatch and Buzz Aldrin's ingenious use of a felt-tip pen to reset a broken circuit breaker. - The hosts emphasize the significance of the Apollo 11 mission and argue for July 20th to be recognized as a national holiday. Artemis Program and the Future of Space Exploration: - Rod and Tariq express frustration with the slow progress of the Artemis program compared to the rapid pace of the Apollo missions. - They discuss the potential impact of the upcoming U.S. presidential election on NASA's funding and priorities, particularly in light of the growing competition with China in space. - The hosts highlight the challenges facing SpaceX's Starship as the chosen vehicle for the Artemis program's human landing system, including the need for further testing and the development of a 120-foot elevator to transport astronauts to the lunar surface. - Tariq makes a bold prediction that NASA astronauts will be walking on the Moon by July 20th, 2029, and offers to give Rod his "STar Trek" chair if the prediction doesn't come to pass. Hosts: Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit
Jeremy Hansen, he's going to the Moon! He will be the first Canadian astronaut to leave Earth's orbit and go to the Moon on Artemis II next September. Join John Gomez with an exclusive About Space Today interview.
In this Better Satellite World podcast series, we ask the question: “What would you do if you had the power to make the world a better place during your career?” Joining SSPI's Lou Zacharilla to answer that question in the sixth episode are 3 members of the “20 Under 35” cohort of 2023: Christian Keil, Chief of Staff at Astranis, Sapna Rao, Senior Systems Engineer at Lockheed Martin and Glory Sikka, Technical Program Manager at Maxar. Christian Keil is the Chief of Staff at Astranis, a manufacturer and operator of MicroGEO communications satellites. He leads both the marketing team and the regulatory team, roles in which he is the primary interface between Astranis and the outside world — whether heads of international regulatory agencies or fans on Twitter. After joining Astranis as its third businessperson, Christian played a pivotal role in scaling the company to over 300 employees and a $1.6 billion valuation. Over nearly five years, he has helped by establishing the company's back-end business systems (finance, recruiting, HR, etc.), designing the company's first website, writing the company's first onboarding guide and securing the company's first MOUs from the Department of Defense. Sapna Rao is a Senior Systems Engineer at Lockheed Martin. She joined the company in 2018 after graduating from the Virginia Tech College of Engineering with a degree in Aerospace Engineering and completing an Aerospace Engineering internship with Lockheed Martin. Sapna quickly became integral to many Lockheed Martin initiatives, playing an active role as a Software Systems Engineer, Systems Engineer and Mission Operations Developer on significant programs including Artemis I, Artemis II, the Human Landing System, and the Cryogenic Demonstration Mission. She currently serves as the lead for developing customers and partners from industry and academia to participate in Lockheed Martin's Lunar Mobile Vehicle project. Sapna is also the technical lead for Project Agni, a machine learning and artificial intelligence tool that can detect wildfires using lightning and weather data. She is also leading the generation of mission operations sequences for the Cryogenic Demonstration Mission. This mission is proving out the technology for transferring liquid hydrogen in orbit demonstrating refueling in space. This capability will enable future deep space exploration to Mars and beyond. Glory Sikka is the Deputy Technical Program Manager for NASA's Space Infrastructure Dexterous Robot (SPIDER) project at Maxar. She joined the company in 2018 as a Lead Systems Engineer for the project. SPIDER is an ambitious and complex mission demonstrating a brand-new robotic arm system for in-space assembly of spacecraft. Glory's team is responsible for the end-to-end system, which includes end-over-end walking capability, robot control avionics, situational awareness software, operations console, a precision in-space assembled Ka-band antenna and an in-space manufactured composite antenna boom. She was promoted to her current position in 2021 and is one of the youngest employees to ever reach that level of seniority at the company. Before joining Maxar, Glory spent two years as a Systems Engineer performing robotic maintenance activities on nuclear reactors for the MDA Corporation. She made many training and tool upgrades and improvements while at the company, resulting in greater up-time and reduced risk during maintenance operations. Glory began her career at Solar Ship, where she conducted design, modelling, experimental testing and data analysis for a next-generation airship.
NASA astronauts Christina Koch, Victor Glover and Reid Wiseman and Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen join Washington Post Live to discuss their upcoming Artemis II mission, efforts to build a more sustainable presence around the moon and the new age of space exploration. Conversation recorded on Tuesday, June 5, 2024.
NASA astronaut and pilot of the Artemis II mission to the Moon, Victor Glover, joins Space Boffins Sue Nelson and Richard Hollingham to discuss the first Starliner launch, SpaceX, Artemis, Orion, NASA's mojo and his upcoming mission around the Moon. Plus space investor Mason Angel, crew of the recent Blue Orion sub-orbital flight, shares his experiences and what it was like to be to share the ride alongside 90 year-old Ed Dwight, NASA's first Black astronaut candidate... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
NASA astronaut and pilot of the Artemis II mission to the Moon, Victor Glover, joins Space Boffins Sue Nelson and Richard Hollingham to discuss the first Starliner launch, SpaceX, Artemis, Orion, NASA's mojo and his upcoming mission around the Moon. Plus space investor Mason Angel, crew of the recent Blue Orion sub-orbital flight, shares his experiences and what it was like to be to share the ride alongside 90 year-old Ed Dwight, NASA's first Black astronaut candidate... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
United Launch Alliance's Vulcan debut went smoothly, but sluggish hardware integration raises doubts about meeting commitments, while Orion faces heat shield issues, potentially shaking up the Artemis manifest.This episode of Main Engine Cut Off is brought to you by 33 executive producers—Lee Ryan, SmallSpark Space Systems, Benjamin, Pat, Lee, Fred, Warren, Josh from Impulse Space, Bob, Jan, Kris, Russell, The Astrogators at SEE, Tim Dodd (the Everyday Astronaut!), David, Harrison, Steve, Matt, Will and Lars from Agile Space, Joonas, Theo and Violet, Stealth Julian, Tyler, Frank, Pat from KC, Better Every Day Studios, Donald, Joel, and four anonymous—and 817 other supporters.TopicsPentagon worried by slow pace of ULA's Vulcan rocket development - The Washington PostULA could fly dummy payload on next Vulcan launch if Dream Chaser is delayed - SpaceNewsFirst Dream Chaser spaceplane needs more work when it gets to launch site | Ars TechnicaAmazon's new satellite technician certification and Kuiper facilityNASA says Artemis II report by its inspector general is unhelpful and redundant | Ars TechnicaNASA may alter Artemis III to have Starship and Orion dock in low-Earth orbit | Ars TechnicaThe ShowLike the show? Support the show!Email your thoughts, comments, and questions to anthony@mainenginecutoff.comFollow @WeHaveMECOFollow @meco@spacey.space on MastodonListen to MECO HeadlinesListen to Off-NominalJoin the Off-Nominal DiscordSubscribe on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn or elsewhereSubscribe to the Main Engine Cut Off NewsletterArtwork photo by SpaceXWork with me and my design and development agency: Pine Works
Jake and Anthony are joined by Eric Berger, Senior Space Editor at Ars Technica, to figure out what's up with the Orion heat shield, SLS layoffs, commercial Mars studies, and the ISS deorbit vehicle.TopicsOff-Nominal - YouTubeEpisode 151 - CanadLeg (with Eric Berger) - YouTubeNASA's Readiness for the Artemis II Crewed Mission to Lunar Orbit - NASA OIGNASA seems unhappy to be questioned about its Artemis II readiness | Ars TechnicaAmid schedule uncertainty, Boeing will shed workers on SLS rocket program | Ars TechnicaNASA may alter Artemis III to have Starship and Orion dock in low-Earth orbit | Ars TechnicaWe got a leaked look at NASA's future Moon missions—and likely delays | Ars TechnicaIf Starship is real, we're going to need big cargo movers on the Moon and Mars | Ars TechnicaAn Overview of the Budget Proposal for NASA for Fiscal Year 2025 - YouTubeNelson lobbies Congress to fund ISS deorbit vehicle in supplemental spending bill - SpaceNewsFollow EricEric Berger | Ars TechnicaEric Berger (@SciGuySpace) / XFollow Off-NominalSubscribe to the show! - Off-NominalSupport the show, join the DiscordOff-Nominal (@offnom) / TwitterOff-Nominal (@offnom@spacey.space) - Spacey SpaceFollow JakeWeMartians Podcast - Follow Humanity's Journey to MarsWeMartians Podcast (@We_Martians) | TwitterJake Robins (@JakeOnOrbit) | TwitterJake Robins (@JakeOnOrbit@spacey.space) - Spacey SpaceFollow AnthonyMain Engine Cut OffMain Engine Cut Off (@WeHaveMECO) | TwitterMain Engine Cut Off (@meco@spacey.space) - Spacey SpaceAnthony Colangelo (@acolangelo) | TwitterAnthony Colangelo (@acolangelo@jawns.club) - jawns.club
Doug had 3 trips since the last episode - DC to SFO, SFO to Osaka, and an out and back KC46 flight at Travis AFB in California. Drew had a quiet week with a flight lesson and a smooth week managing the a hub operation. We talk about what may be the biggest airplane ever, the WindRunner by start-up Radia, which will transport wind turbines. We also discuss:United expects its busiest Spring Break ever.JAL and Korean Air order A350s.NASA;s Artemis II plans to take astronauts around the moon next year.Which aircraft have the right of way.Air Force One and TFRs (temporary flight restrictions.We finish the episode with our preliminary travel plans for Spring Break. Will Doug and family make it to South America? Cliff hanger for next week!Join the conversation! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/
https://clubelon.supercast.com/ At NASA's Kennedy Space Center, a flurry of activity surrounds the preparations for the upcoming Artemis II mission, now slated for September 2025 following a recent delay. The mission, a cornerstone in NASA's ambitious plan to return humans to the lunar surface, relies on the seamless integration of the Orion spacecraft and the mighty Space Launch System (SLS) rocket. The Exploration Ground Systems (EGS) program is at the forefront of these preparations, meticulously finalizing the new ground systems essential for crewed launches.
At NASA's Kennedy Space Center, a flurry of activity surrounds the preparations for the upcoming Artemis II mission, now slated for September 2025 following a recent delay. The mission, a cornerstone in NASA's ambitious plan to return humans to the lunar surface, relies on the seamless integration of the Orion spacecraft and the mighty Space Launch System (SLS) rocket. The Exploration Ground Systems (EGS) program is at the forefront of these preparations, meticulously finalizing the new ground systems essential for crewed launches.
2024 is an exciting year for lunar exploration. For Inside Science this week Marnie Chesterton investigates the planned missions to the Moon over the next twelve months. It's been more than fifty years since the last manned mission to the Moon was completed. But that's about to change with NASA's upcoming Artemis II mission. This will not only be the first manned lunar flyby of the Moon since 1972, but also the first mission to have a woman and person of colour on board. Reid Wiseman, Commander of the Artemis II manned mission explains more about the mission and even lets us into a few secrets about what culinary delights await astronauts in space. But it's not just NASA going to the Moon in 2024. China's Chang'e 6 mission is lifting off in May, aiming to collect samples of rock from the far side of the moon. Quentin Parker, Director of the Laboratory for Space Research at the University of Hong Kong has a unique insight into China's mission and has been following progress. Presenter: Marnie Chesterton Producers: Hannah Fisher Editor: Richard Collings Production Co-ordinator: Jana Bennett-Holesworth BBC Inside Science is produced in collaboration with the Open University.
My friends! Old dust samples from our celestial buddy are rewriting its origin story. And our neighbor Saturn is about to go commando. I can explain. UPDATE: On January 9th NASA reported that Artemis II's crewed trip to the moon will now occur in September 2025. Cosmochemists may have to wait for that sweet stuff a little longer. --- Love the show and wanna show some love? Instagram: @wellthatsinterestingpod Twitter: @wti_pod Venmo Tip Jar: @WellThatsInteresting Oh, BTW. You're interesting. Email YOUR facts, stories, experiences... Nothing is too big or too small. I'll read it on the show: wellthatsinterestingpod@gmail.com WTI is a part of the Airwave Media podcast network! Visit AirwaveMedia.com to listen and subscribe to other incredible shows. Want to advertise your glorious product on WTI? Email me: wellthatsinterestingpod@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Who ordered the Apple Vision Pro? Why are my photos changing colors completely when I export them? Why can't I use specific 3rd party texting applications anymore when I switched cellular providers? And, the end of an era for Sports Illustrated. Someone at TWiT ordered the Apple Vision Pro! Who got it? Microsoft 'senior leadership' emails accessed by Russian SolarWinds hackers. Sports Illustrated thrown into chaos with mass layoffs. What should I be on the lookout for or be concerned about after getting a Macbook Pro repaired? Is there a way around some issues that I'm encountering when using Google Takeout? Rod Pyle and the micro-meteorite! How can I display specific images on a television for others to view? What's the best way to utilize my mesh routers to their more optimal utilization? Why am I losing connection to my media server upon startup with my machine? Chris Marquardt and the CLEAN photo assignment review. Why is my exported photo coming out in a different color completely? Why can't I use my 3rd party texting applications after switching cellular providers? Could a Starlink-type satellite service be the future of cellular networks? Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent Guests: Rod Pyle and Chris Marquardt Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys/episodes/2008 Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys Sponsors: meraki.cisco.com/twit ecamm.com/twit or use Promo Code TWIT
Who ordered the Apple Vision Pro? Why are my photos changing colors completely when I export them? Why can't I use specific 3rd party texting applications anymore when I switched cellular providers? And, the end of an era for Sports Illustrated. Someone at TWiT ordered the Apple Vision Pro! Who got it? Microsoft 'senior leadership' emails accessed by Russian SolarWinds hackers. Sports Illustrated thrown into chaos with mass layoffs. What should I be on the lookout for or be concerned about after getting a Macbook Pro repaired? Is there a way around some issues that I'm encountering when using Google Takeout? Rod Pyle and the micro-meteorite! How can I display specific images on a television for others to view? What's the best way to utilize my mesh routers to their more optimal utilization? Why am I losing connection to my media server upon startup with my machine? Chris Marquardt and the CLEAN photo assignment review. Why is my exported photo coming out in a different color completely? Why can't I use my 3rd party texting applications after switching cellular providers? Could a Starlink-type satellite service be the future of cellular networks? Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent Guests: Rod Pyle and Chris Marquardt Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys/episodes/2008 Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys Sponsors: meraki.cisco.com/twit ecamm.com/twit or use Promo Code TWIT
Who ordered the Apple Vision Pro? Why are my photos changing colors completely when I export them? Why can't I use specific 3rd party texting applications anymore when I switched cellular providers? And, the end of an era for Sports Illustrated. Someone at TWiT ordered the Apple Vision Pro! Who got it? Microsoft 'senior leadership' emails accessed by Russian SolarWinds hackers. Sports Illustrated thrown into chaos with mass layoffs. What should I be on the lookout for or be concerned about after getting a Macbook Pro repaired? Is there a way around some issues that I'm encountering when using Google Takeout? Rod Pyle and the micro-meteorite! How can I display specific images on a television for others to view? What's the best way to utilize my mesh routers to their more optimal utilization? Why am I losing connection to my media server upon startup with my machine? Chris Marquardt and the CLEAN photo assignment review. Why is my exported photo coming out in a different color completely? Why can't I use my 3rd party texting applications after switching cellular providers? Could a Starlink-type satellite service be the future of cellular networks? Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent Guests: Rod Pyle and Chris Marquardt Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys/episodes/2008 Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/all-twittv-shows Sponsors: meraki.cisco.com/twit ecamm.com/twit or use Promo Code TWIT
Who ordered the Apple Vision Pro? Why are my photos changing colors completely when I export them? Why can't I use specific 3rd party texting applications anymore when I switched cellular providers? And, the end of an era for Sports Illustrated. Someone at TWiT ordered the Apple Vision Pro! Who got it? Microsoft 'senior leadership' emails accessed by Russian SolarWinds hackers. Sports Illustrated thrown into chaos with mass layoffs. What should I be on the lookout for or be concerned about after getting a Macbook Pro repaired? Is there a way around some issues that I'm encountering when using Google Takeout? Rod Pyle and the micro-meteorite! How can I display specific images on a television for others to view? What's the best way to utilize my mesh routers to their more optimal utilization? Why am I losing connection to my media server upon startup with my machine? Chris Marquardt and the CLEAN photo assignment review. Why is my exported photo coming out in a different color completely? Why can't I use my 3rd party texting applications after switching cellular providers? Could a Starlink-type satellite service be the future of cellular networks? Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent Guests: Rod Pyle and Chris Marquardt Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys/episodes/2008 Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/total-leo Sponsors: meraki.cisco.com/twit ecamm.com/twit or use Promo Code TWIT
Who ordered the Apple Vision Pro? Why are my photos changing colors completely when I export them? Why can't I use specific 3rd party texting applications anymore when I switched cellular providers? And, the end of an era for Sports Illustrated. Someone at TWiT ordered the Apple Vision Pro! Who got it? Microsoft 'senior leadership' emails accessed by Russian SolarWinds hackers. Sports Illustrated thrown into chaos with mass layoffs. What should I be on the lookout for or be concerned about after getting a Macbook Pro repaired? Is there a way around some issues that I'm encountering when using Google Takeout? Rod Pyle and the micro-meteorite! How can I display specific images on a television for others to view? What's the best way to utilize my mesh routers to their more optimal utilization? Why am I losing connection to my media server upon startup with my machine? Chris Marquardt and the CLEAN photo assignment review. Why is my exported photo coming out in a different color completely? Why can't I use my 3rd party texting applications after switching cellular providers? Could a Starlink-type satellite service be the future of cellular networks? Hosts: Leo Laporte and Mikah Sargent Guests: Rod Pyle and Chris Marquardt Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Show notes and links for this episode are available at: https://twit.tv/shows/ask-the-tech-guys/episodes/2008 Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/all-twittv-shows Sponsors: meraki.cisco.com/twit ecamm.com/twit or use Promo Code TWIT
In Folge 95 gibt es schlechte Nachrichten vom Mond, die Wirklichkeit im Forellenkleid und die Frage nach der Panspermie: Kommt das Leben auf der Erde eigentlich aus dem All? Ist nicht unmöglich, aber ist es auch wahrscheinlich? Dazu gibt es Forschung und darüber reden wir. Evi hat sich “Die Zeitmaschine” angesehen und deswegen die diversen Zeitreisekonzepte untersucht und dann klären wir auch noch, was ChatGPT über Raumfahrt weiß (nicht viel). Und nicht vergessen: Am 24. März 2024 treten wir in der Schwarzkaue Herten auf und man kann jetzt schon Karten dafür kaufen: https://schwarzkaue-herten.de/veranstaltung/das-universum-wird-100-jubilaeums-gala-2/). Am 29. März 2024 wird es in Herten außerdem einen Zusatztermin für die schon ausverkaufte Sternengeschichten Liveshow geben; Karten dafür gibt es hier: https://schwarzkaue-herten.de/veranstaltung/sternengeschichten-die-live-premiere-in-unserem-spiralarm-der-milchstrasse-2/ Wenn ihr uns unterstützen wollt, könnt ihr das hier tun: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/PodcastDasUniversum. Oder hier: https://steadyhq.com/de/dasuniversum. Oder hier: https://www.patreon.com/dasuniversum.
With this week's delays to Artemis II and III, astronauts likely won't walk on the moon until 2026 at the earliest. Also, weight-loss drugs, AI, clean-energy tech and more: digging into MIT Technology Review's annual list with executive editor Amy Nordrum.NASA Once Again Delays Artemis Crewed Missions To the MoonThis week, NASA announced that it was delaying two of its planned crewed missions to the moon. Artemis II, which was scheduled to launch in November 2024, was pushed to September 2025. And Artemis III, originally planned for late 2025, is now looking at a September 2026 launch date. The Artemis campaign has faced challenges with its lunar landers, spacesuits, life-support systems, and the Orion capsule's heat shield, according to NASA. When launched, Artemis II will swing around the moon and return to Earth, while Artemis III will land on the south pole of the moon, and will mark the first time humans have walked on the moon since 1972.Joining Ira to talk about this and other top science stories in the news this week is Casey Crownhart, climate reporter at MIT Technology Review. They talk about challenges facing the offshore wind industry, a Hawai‘i coal plant that was replaced by a battery farm, why AI weather forecasting is not ready for primetime, and a new discovery that giant apes went extinct earlier than we thought—and for a different reason.Top Technologies To Watch In 2024The technology world moves so fast, it can be hard to know what to pay attention to. Sometimes it's helpful for someone to tell you straight up who the big players are, and what technologies really could change the world.Luckily for us, MIT Technology Review compiles an annual list of the 10 breakthrough technologies they say matter most. This year, that list ranges from super-efficient solar panels to weight-loss drugs, and AI in just about everything.Joining guest host Kathleen Davis to discuss this year's list is Amy Nordrum, executive editor at MIT Technology Review based in Boston, Massachusetts.Transcripts for each segment will be available the week after the show airs on sciencefriday.com. To stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.
Em uma mesma semana, a NASA anunciou o adiamento das missões Artemis II e III, as missões que irão levar astronautas novamente para a Lua, e a Astrobotic não teve sucesso com a sua missão Peregrine que apresentou problemas e não conseguirá pousar na Lua. Esses são os dois braços do gigantesco Programa Artemis da NASA e só prova a velha frase dita há anos por todos, The Space is Hard!!!
2024 promises to be a historic one for space missions, with numerous commercial companies and NASA gearing up for a series of ambitious launches. The spotlight is on the moon, as NASA plans to send humans there for the first time since 1972 with the Artemis II mission, while a host of commercial lunar landers are also poised for launch.
Jake and Anthony check in on Starship, Artemis, spreadsheets, and a lost tomato on the ISS.TopicsOff-Nominal - YouTubeEpisode 134 - Artemis II.5 - YouTubeISS astronauts find tomato that was lost in space for 8 months (video) | SpaceSpaceX on X: At dawn from the gateway to Mars, the launch of Starship's second flight testArtemis Timelines SpreadsheetWe got a leaked look at NASA's future Moon missions—and likely delays | Ars TechnicaIAC 2016 timelineGAO-24-106256, NASA ARTEMIS PROGRAMS: Crewed Moon Landing Faces Multiple ChallengesNewest NASA timelineFollow Off-NominalSubscribe to the show! - Off-NominalSupport the show, join the DiscordOff-Nominal (@offnom) / TwitterOff-Nominal (@offnom@spacey.space) - Spacey SpaceFollow JakeWeMartians Podcast - Follow Humanity's Journey to MarsWeMartians Podcast (@We_Martians) | TwitterJake Robins (@JakeOnOrbit) | TwitterJake Robins (@JakeOnOrbit@spacey.space) - Spacey SpaceFollow AnthonyMain Engine Cut OffMain Engine Cut Off (@WeHaveMECO) | TwitterMain Engine Cut Off (@meco@spacey.space) - Spacey SpaceAnthony Colangelo (@acolangelo) | TwitterAnthony Colangelo (@acolangelo@jawns.club) - jawns.club
NASA's 2024 return to the moon will be a milestone in space exploration. The Artemis II lunar mission will take humankind further than we've gone before. Who are the brave astronauts who will head out on a ten-day journey around the moon? We sat down with astronaut and pilot Victor Glover to find out what this next mission means. Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
A project lead at NASA walks us through a new laser communication system that will be tested on the Artemis II mission to the Moon to drastically increase deep space data rates. HWHAP Episode 294.
A project lead at NASA walks us through a new laser communication system that will be tested on the Artemis II mission to the Moon to drastically increase deep space data rates. HWHAP Episode 294.
A project lead at NASA walks us through a new laser communication system that will be tested on the Artemis II mission to the Moon to drastically increase deep space data rates. HWHAP Episode 294.
An Open Letter Asks AI Researchers To Reconsider Responsibilities In recent months, it's been hard to escape hearing about artificial intelligence platforms such as ChatGPT, the AI-enabled version of Bing, and Google's Bard—large language models skilled at manipulating words and constructing text. The programs can conduct a believable conversation and answer questions fluently, but have a tenuous grasp on what's real, and what's not. Last week, the Future of Life Institute released an open letter that read “We call on all AI labs to immediately pause for at least 6 months the training of AI systems more powerful than GPT-4.” They asked researchers to jointly develop and implement a set of shared safety protocols governing the use of AI. That letter was signed by a collection of technologists and computer researchers, including big names like Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak and Tesla's Elon Musk. However, some observers called the letter just another round of hype over the AI field. Dr. Stuart Russell, a professor of computer science at Berkeley, director of the Kavli Center for Ethics, Science, and the Public, and co-author of one of the leading AI textbooks was a signatory to that open letter calling for a pause in AI development. He joins Ira Flatow to explain his concerns about AI systems that are ‘black boxes'—difficult for humans to understand or control. NASA Announces Artemis II Crew For Next Moon Mission This week, NASA announced the four person crew of the Artemis II mission to the moon: Commander Reid Weisman, pilot Victor Glover, and mission specialists Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen. The crew has three firsts for a moon mission, the first woman, first person of color and first Canadian. While these Artemis II astronauts will not actually step foot on the moon, it's an important milestone for NASA's first moon mission since Apollo. Ira talks with Swapna Krishna, host of the PBS digital series, Far Out about this week's announcement and the future of the Artemis mission. Will Rising Temperatures Help Batters Swing for the Bleachers? As the planet warms, melting ice and shifting seasons aren't the only things changing—the traditions of baseball may be affected as well. A report published this week in the Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society finds that warmer air temperatures are connected to a slight increase in the number of home runs hit in major league baseball. The effect, the researchers say, is due to a decrease in air density at warmer temperatures, which allows a hit ball to fly slightly further than it would in cooler air. So far, the effect is small. After correcting for other factors, the researchers say they can attribute about 500 additional MLB home runs since 2010 to warmer temperatures. Most of the observed increase in home run hitting isn't attributable to the climate. However, they say, each additional one degree Celsius increase in temperature may lead to a two percent increase in home runs. And while ballparks with an insulating dome won't see big shifts from increased temperatures, open-air parks with a lot of daytime games, such as Wrigley Field, will see more significant effects. Christopher Callahan, a Ph.D. candidate in geography at Dartmouth and lead author of the report, joins Ira to talk baseball and climate. This Video Game Prioritizes Restoring An Ecosystem Over Profits If you've played Rollercoaster Tycoon, Cities: Skylines, the Civilization series—even Animal Crossing—you're probably familiar with this gameplay pattern: extract some kind of resource from the land, industrialize it into a theme park or a city, and (step three) profit, ad infinitum. But Terra Nil, a new game from the studio Free Lives, fundamentally challenges this oft-used game loop. Instead of maximizing profit at the expense of the local ecosystem, the player's focus is to make a healthier, natural one instead. You start with a barren wasteland (one that you assume has been completely desolated by human activity, perhaps the aftermath from one of the previously mentioned games), and with the help of advanced eco-tech—like wind turbines, soil purifiers, irrigators, and more—restore it to a thriving, diverse ecosystem. The player's ultimate goal is to take all the tech they used to restore the land, recycle it into an airship, and fly away, leaving no human presence behind. SciFri producer D Peterschmidt speaks with Sam Alfred, the lead designer and programmer of Terra Nil, about how Free Lives designed this “reverse city-builder,” how the studio took inspiration from the flora of their local Cape Town, and how he hopes the game challenges players how they think about traditional gameplay systems and their effect on our world. Workout Worms May Reveal New Parkinson's Treatments Scientists built an exercise pool for tiny worms. Why? A team of researchers at University of Colorado Boulder are looking into ways to help treat people with Parkinson's and other neurodegenerative diseases. They're turning to tiny collaborators, C. elegans, worms which measure just one millimeter in length. These scientists wanted to see how exercise affects brain health by putting a bunch of these worms in an exercise class—in a tiny pool. Ira talks with the co-author of this fascinating new research, Dr. Joyita Bhadra, post-doctoral researcher at the University of Colorado Boulder. Transcripts for each segment will be available the week after the show airs on sciencefriday.com.
It's a known fact that leftists will always choose skin color and gender over the content of someone's character. But what happens when that ridiculous imperative extends beyond the reaches of our planet? Stu Burguiere examines the media's coverage of and priorities concerning the upcoming Artemis II moon mission and other recent examples of the woke worship of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Then, the Heritage Foundation's Zack Smith joins with the latest on the Trump indictment and how George Soros is wreaking havoc on our justice system. And Joe Biden and his administration finally come to some conclusions about their disastrous Afghanistan withdrawal … three years too late. TODAY'S SPONSORS: GRIP6 BELTS Please visit http://www.Grip6.com/STU and use the promo code 'STU' to save 15% REAL ESTATE AGENTS I TRUST For more information, please visit http://www.RealEstateAgentsITrust.com NEFARIOUS NEFARIOUS opens nationwide the weekend of April 14th. Mark the date and get your tickets now at http://www.WhoIsNefarious.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today we're talking about the weapon we seem to talk about after every mass shooting in the United States: the AR-15. The AR-15 is the most popular rifle on the consumer market. An estimated 1 in 20 American adults owns at least one. But, it wasn't always this way. In fact, the AR-15's rise in popularity is pretty recent, and when the gun first became available to consumers, it was something of a black sheep. On the show today, Washington Post reporter Todd Frankel walks us through how the AR-15 went from military weapon to consumer product, the marketing that boosted its appeal and what the AR-15 signifies to a country plagued by gun violence. In the News Fix: Finland is the newest member of NATO. We'll get into what that means for Russia's war in Ukraine. And, some news you can use: There are significant delays for passport processing at the State Department. If you're planning an international trip, renew your passport ASAP! Later, one listener shares a piece of trivia about cherry blossom trees in Tokyo. Plus, another listener sent us a stunning photo of cherry blossoms in Seattle. And, this week’s answer to the Make Me Smart question comes from NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman, commander of the Artemis II mission to the moon. Here’s everything we talked about today: “How the AR-15 became a powerful political, cultural symbol in America” from The Washington Post “Analysis | Decades of marketing reinvented the AR-15 into a top-selling firearm” from The Washington Post “Nashville attack renews calls for assault weapons ban – data shows there were fewer mass shooting deaths during an earlier 10-year prohibition” from The Conversation “The Rifle That Ruined America” from The Atlantic “Hoping to Travel Abroad? Don't Put Off Your Passport Application.” from The New York Times “Passport Processing Times Just Increased Due to Summer Travel Demand” from Thrillist “Finland joins NATO in major blow to Russia over Ukraine war” from AP News “Why did Sanna Marin lose Finland's election?” from The Guardian What have you been wrong about lately? We want to hear it. Leave us a voice message at 508-U-B-SMART, and your submission may be featured in a future episode.
We dive into the deal between UFC and WWE and how Vince McMahon and Dana White are another example of white men persisting through the face of shame. Then, astronaut Victor Glover joins us to preview his trip around the moon with Artemis II. Plus, some great Vince McMahon looks like submissions, Mike watching UM basketball from WrestleMania, and Greg Cote's infamous FAU owl picture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices