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Axiom Space CEO Jonathan Cirtain goes Inside the ICE House to discuss how the company is building infrastructure for sustained human activity in low Earth orbit. He explains Axiom's integrated approach across astronaut missions, payloads, spacesuits and its planned commercial space station. Cirtain highlights the role of partnerships and innovation in enabling new research, manufacturing and exploration opportunities while advancing benefits for life on Earth.

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: The press has run stories and photos of what appeared to be hateful bigotry at the Texas Republican Convention directed at a few Muslim attendees. It was a setup! These supposed Republicans were not such, they are recent donors to Democrats.Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.June Poll Finds a Competitive U.S. Senate race in Texas amid continuing economic concerns, data center backlash. I hit on a few highlights others will not. I'll discuss more in coming days.Much from the courts: Supreme Court Determines ExxonMobil Can Sue Communist Cuba for Confiscated Property Texas asks court to leave in place age-verification and parental-consent law on apps Justices issue orders on murder-for-hire case involving social media influencer, the role of race in seizing persons, and the execution of a Texas man claiming to be intellectually disabled  Supreme Court agrees to hear case on the ability to sue federal officials Full Fifth Circuit to Decide Two Texas A&M Drag Show Bans Texas Judge Blocks Biden-Era DOJ Rule on Migrant Removals Texas Files Multistate Lawsuit Alongside National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors to Challenge California's Plastics Act and Protect Businesses from Costly Regulations AI startup Partly plans hundreds of Austin hires after HQ move from New Zealand. And, Axiom Space, headquartered in Houston, redomiciles in Texas.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates,www.PrattonTexas.com

-A redesigned ChatGPT would encourage users beyond just chatting and towards using "coding tools, image generation and applications built by partners such as Canva and Booking.com." -NASA tasked Axiom Space and Prada to create new, high-tech spacesuits. -Using data from the James Webb Space Telescope, researchers have measured the mass of a dormant black hole 10 billion light-years away. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Axiom Space, der Hauptanbieter kommerzieller Raumfahrten, gründet eine Schweizer Tochtergesellschaft mit Sitz in Luzern, um die wachsende Nachfrage im europäischen und asiatischen Raum zu bedienen. In Luzern will sie forschen, es sollen dereinst 50 Arbeitspläne entstehen. Weiter in der Sendung: · Nach dem Konkurs der Traditionsfirma Hassler mit Hauptstandort Zug wollen ehemalige Mitarbeiter eine Nachfolgefirma gründen und weitermachen. · In Luzern ist eine Volksinitiative eingereicht worden, welche verlangt, dass rund ein Prozent des Gesamtbudgets künftig für die Sportförderung eingesetzt wird.

On The Space Show for Wednesday, 15 April 2026:2025 International Astronautical Congress (IAC), Sydney: "If you want to go fast, go alone; if you want to go far, go together.”Part 2 of an astronaut panel discussion marking 25 years of continuous human presence on the International Space Station.  The astronauts are:Julie Payette (moderator) — Canadian engineer, scientist and former astronaut who served as the 29th Governor General of Canada from 2017 to 2021.Yi So-yeon — South Korean astronaut and biotechnologist who became the first South Korean to fly in space.Koichi Wakata — Japanese engineer and an astronaut working for Axiom Space after retiring from JAXA.Andreas Mogenson — Danish engineer and ESA astronaut who is best known for being the first Dane to fly in space. Alper Gezeravcı — a military pilot and the first Turkish astronaut who flew to the  International Space Station with Axiom Mission 3 (Ax-3). Andrew Feustel  — American/Canadian NASA astronaut and geophysicist who most recently served as commander on the International Space Station for Expedition 55 and 56.

On The Space Show for Wednesday, 8 April 2026:Space Show News: Artemis II update2025 International Astronautical Congress (IAC), Sydney: Lessons learned at Gilmour Space with Adam Gilmour, CEO and co-founder of Gilmour Space TechnologiesA conversation between the head of the Australian Space Agency (ASA), Enrico Palermo, and the President of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), Dr Hiroshi Yamakawa.  Part 1 of an astronaut panel discussion marking 25 years of continuous human presence on the International Space Station. The astronauts are:⁠Julie Payette⁠ (moderator) — Canadian engineer, scientist and former astronaut who served as the 29th Governor General of Canada from 2017 to 2021.⁠Yi So-yeon ⁠— South Korean astronaut and biotechnologist who became the first South Korean to fly in space.⁠Koichi Wakata ⁠— Japanese engineer and an astronaut working for Axiom Space after retiring from JAXA.⁠Andreas Mogenson⁠ — Danish engineer and ESA astronaut who is best known for being the first Dane to fly in space. ⁠Alper Gezeravcı⁠ — a military pilot and the first Turkish astronaut who flew to the  International Space Station with Axiom Mission 3 (Ax-3). ⁠Andrew Feustel ⁠ — American/Canadian NASA astronaut and geophysicist who most recently served as commander on the International Space Station for Expedition 55 and 56.

2026 年 1 月，马斯克向 FCC 提交申请，要发射 100 万颗数据中心卫星。3 月，他又宣布 Terafab，一座由特斯拉和 SpaceX 联手建设的芯片工厂，目标是每年生产相当于全球现有所有晶圆厂产能总和 20 倍的 AI 算力，其中 80% 专门为太空设计。与此同时，Google CEO 桑达尔·皮柴说他毫不怀疑"十年后太空会成为建数据中心的常规方式"。 这场竞赛里也有中国的身影。2025 年 11 月，北京市科委发布太空数据中心"三步走"规划，计划在 700-800 公里晨昏轨道建设超 GW 级算力系统，第一代试验星"辰光一号"已完成研制，2026 年初准备发射。 为什么要去太空搞数据中心？很简单，地球上的电力、水资源还有土地审批速度都已经无法满足 AI 发展的需求。那太空呢？永远的晴天、天然散热、物理隔离——听起来完美。但也有 Sam Altman 在另一边说，现在把数据中心放太空「太荒谬」。马斯克说两三年，Altman 说十年都不行，我们这期节目就来拆解，太空数据中心究竟行不行。 本期人物 丁教 Diane，「声动活泼」联合创始人、「科技早知道」主播 Yaxian，「科技早知道」主播 主要话题 [04:07] 地球上的数据中心，已经建不下去了 到2030年，电力消耗将翻倍，新买的设备没电用 数据中心获批难上加难 全球数据中心用水量已达 5600 亿升，几年内将翻倍到 1.2 万亿升 [08:39] 太空的物理优势：永远晴天，散热免费 晨昏轨道可实现近乎 100% 太阳照射，能量效率是地面太阳能的 40 倍 深空散热靠辐射而非空气，理论上可以省掉地面数据中心 40% 的散热能耗 [11:31] Sam Altman 为什么说这事"ridiculous" 散热虽不用水，但万卡集群需要的散热面积相当于一个小镇 太空中的硬件坏了无法维修，变成一次性 发射成本太高，难以商业化运营 [16:01] 算一道成本账：差距有多大 建同等规模的 1 吉瓦数据中心，太空方案目前是地面的三倍成本 发射成本降到 200 美元/公斤才是盈亏临界点；现在猎鹰重型的价格是 1500 美元/公斤，差了 8 倍 [18:30] 这不只是商业竞争，是轨道上的地缘算力角逐 晨昏轨道是稀缺资源，先发卫星就是先占位置、先定标准——类似当年的 5G 之争 Kessler 综合征：轨道碎片已经很严重，百万颗卫星计划如果推进，卫星间的碰撞风险将是全人类的问题 预测：2035 年在轨数据中心市场规模将达 390 亿美元，复合增长率 67.4% [21:37] 赛场上都有谁：从初创到大厂 Starcloud： 初创明星，YC 史上最快独角兽 Google 的 Suncatcher 项目：打造卫星集群，研究卫星间高带宽通信、轨道动力学和辐射对计算的影响， Axiom Space 则更像外包模式，已在 ISS 上完成首次轨道 AI 推理 [28:50] 全村的希望：星舰现在什么状态 太空数据中心的所有成本预测都依赖星舰——但星舰至今没有发射过任何有效载荷，也没有完整回收过一次 这是一盘多米诺骨牌，第一块还没倒 [31:27] 太空数据中心能做什么，不能做什么 不适合：实时 AI 对话（40-60 毫秒延迟太高）、高频交易、需要实时更新的工作负载 适合：模型预训练、卫星图像的在轨处理与压缩、气象数据分析、国防加密通信 [33:39] 就算短期不靠谱，为什么还值得做 Starcloud-2 的卫星和数据传输路线 Space X 设计的太空数据中心 AI Sat Mini 跟星舰 V3 的尺寸比较 提到的公司和名词 Starcloud 2024 年 1 月在美国加州成立，原名 Lumen Orbit。2025 年秋天，Starcloud 发射了第一颗卫星 Starcloud-1，上面搭载了一块 Nvidia H100 GPU。这颗卫星成功在太空中运行了 Google Gemma AI 的一个版本，成为历史上第一个在轨道上跑大语言模型的商业系统。在 2026 年 3 月以 17 个月的速度成为 YC 史上最快独角兽，估值 11 亿美元。 Axiom Space 2016 年成立于休斯顿，创始人之一 Michael Suffredini 在此之前是 NASA 国际空间站项目经理，干了整整十年（2005-2015）。公司的核心业务是建造商业空间站，太空数据中心是它的延伸业务，思路是利用空间站的基础设施做在轨计算节点。 Project Suncatcher（Google） 2025 年 11 月 Google 正式宣布的研究项目。计划是用搭载 Google 自研 TPU 芯片的卫星星座，通过星间光学链路互联，在太空中跑 AI 工作负载。合作方是卫星遥感公司 Planet Labs，计划 2027 年初发射两颗原型卫星做在轨测试。 LEO（Low Earth Orbit） 近地轨道，通常指距地面 200-2000 公里的轨道。太空数据中心的主流方案都选在 LEO，因为通信延迟更低、发射成本相对较低。 Bit Flip（单粒子翻转） 宇宙辐射中的高能粒子打到芯片上，可能导致存储单元里的 0 变成 1，或者 1 变成 0，让计算出错。这是所有上天芯片必须应对的核心挑战，播客里称为"单粒子反转"，两种说法都对。 Kessler 综合征 1978 年由 NASA 科学家 Donald Kessler 提出的理论：如果近地轨道的卫星和碎片密度达到临界值，碰撞产生的新碎片会触发连锁反应，导致某些轨道永久不可用。随着各家公司争相往太空发卫星，这个风险正变得越来越现实。 Knock Knock 世界 最近「Knock Knock 世界」更新了「折纸与太空」的话题：麻省理工学院的一个团队从「剪纸」中获得灵感，发明了一种在火星上建造房子的新方法。「折纸」和太空基地建造有什么联系、这背后的科学原理是什么？欢迎点击这里收听

The U.S. Senate is advancing a bill to extend the operational life of the International Space Station (ISS) to 2032, contingent on agreement from international partners, due to uncertainties about the readiness of commercial space station replacements. The legislation mandates that NASA cannot de-orbit the ISS until a commercial low-Earth orbit destination is fully operational, aiming to prevent gaps in human spaceflight. Industry leaders such as Axiom Space and Vast Space support the extension, emphasizing the need for flexibility and continuous American presence in orbit. The bill highlights bipartisan support for public-private partnerships in space infrastructure and underscores the strategic goal of maintaining U.S. leadership in space. Entrepreneurs and business leaders are advised to monitor legislative developments, understand public-private partnership implications, and stay informed about NASA's commercial procurement timelines to capitalize on emerging opportunities in the evolving space sector.Learn more on this news by visiting us at: https://greyjournal.net/news/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For most of their lives, Stephen and Zack have kept their eyes to the stars and wondering if NASA or anybody else will ever again get serious about launching ships up there.[1. Image credit: SpaceX on X.com.] Now it seems that moment is upon us. Lord willing, next month's launch of Artemis II will drive new great leaps back to the Moon, not only to orbit or put down boots, but to put down roots. Meanwhile, private firms build reusable rockets and plan satellite networks while setting their sights on Mars. So what other science fictions will come true in reality? Join us to discern and celebrate the God-exalting glories of human spaceflight to faraway lands for this landmark 300th episode of Lorehaven's Fantastical Truth. Episode sponsors The Restitching of Camille DuLaine by Lindsay A. Franklin Realm Makers 2026 Conference & Expo Interregnum by J. A. Webb Above the Circle of Earth by E. Stephen Burnett Mission update New at Lorehaven: reviews on break this very busy week. Last week brought a bot swarm and other technical nonsense. Subscribe free to get updates and join the Lorehaven Guild. Authors, want to talk real sci-fi and beyond? Join the Authorship. Quotes and notes 72. When Our World Groans Under Sin, Should Christians Support Space Flight? 121. Will Humans Colonize the Cosmos Before Jesus Returns? 157. Will We Get Superpowers After the Resurrection? 252. What if Space Missionaries Fought the Secular State? | Above the Circle of Earth with E. Stephen Burnett 253. How Do Classic Sci-Fi Novels Explore the Planet Mars? 255. What Are Space Westerns? | After Moses with Michael F. Kane 256. When Have Newer Christian Authors Explored Mars? 1. Today, every space mission starts on Earth A brief summary of spaceflight: Sputnik 1 satellite (Oct. 1957), Yuri Gagarin (April 1961 aboard Vostok 1), Alan Shephard first American (May 1961), John Glenn first to orbit (Feb. 1962 aboard Friendship 1), 1960s moon race, moon landing (July 1969), six moon landings 1980s to early 2000s: Space Shuttle program, ISS, many others Alas, disasters: 1986 Challenger explosion, 2003 Columbia disaster Late 2000s to present: private companies brings new energy Elon Musk: classic humanist, entrepreneur, controversial, mess But a genius billionaire, anyway, and pioneer in new rocketry Same with Amazon's Jeff Bezos, whatever else you think of him These and more are winning goals to make ships less expensive SpaceX rockets can now reverse themselves to land on platforms 2024: Space X “mechazilla” arms caught a returning rocket This month, NASA postponed the Artemis II launch until March. Last week, SpaceX routinely launched a new crew to the ISS. And finally, Elon Musk revealed he's prioritizing lunar missions: For those unaware, SpaceX has already shifted focus to building a self-growing city on the Moon, as we can potentially achieve that in less than 10 years, whereas Mars would take 20+ years. The mission of SpaceX remains the same: extend consciousness and life as we know it to the stars. It is only possible to travel to Mars when the planets align every 26 months (six month trip time), whereas we can launch to the Moon every 10 days (2 day trip time). This means we can iterate much faster to complete a Moon city than a Mars city. That said, SpaceX will also strive to build a Mars city and begin doing so in about 5 to 7 years, but the overriding priority is securing the future of civilization and the Moon is faster. 2. In years, new rockets will reach the Moon Artemis I (Nov. 2022) tested the Space Launch System. Notably, this system is developed separately from reusable rockets. Artemis II (March 2026?) will launch astronauts around the Moon. The mission will last four days and orbit the Moon's far side. The names of these absolutely real, nonfictional astronauts are: Commander Reid Wiseman Pilot Victor Glover Mission specialist Christina Koch Mission specialist astronaut Jeremy Hansen (CSA) As memes foretold, we hope they come back with superpowers. Artemis III will be a real moon landing, first since Apollo 17 in 1972. That mission may launch as early as 2028. No crew announced yet. Axiom Space developed new super-upgraded spacesuits for this. NASA identified possible nine landing sites, all near the South Pole. That region has stable daylight/temperatures plus crater water ice. All said, the first lunar bases could be south polar settlements. Many speculators suggest future lunar manufacturing in this area. NASA, Department of Energy to Develop Lunar Surface Reactor by 2030 Materials include water ice, lunar regolith, and other metals. Musk wants to make AI satellites there and launch them into space. Elon Musk Wants to Build an A.I. Satellite Factory on the Moon Risks: extra radiation could drive habitats under protective layers. You could shield with thick ceilings or else use lunar lava tubes. Listen to our March 2025 podcast series: Martian Month. 3. In decades, mankind may land on Mars In the recent past, Musk and others thought the Moon was jejune. After all, we've already landed there. Where's the fun in returning? But now the Moon seems more accessible. Walk before you run. Last year for ACE's launch, we shared a series: Martian Month. Unlike the Moon, Mars has atmosphere and daylight cycles. It's a little “warmer,” with slightly more radiation protection. Also, Mars has less known surface ice but more carbon dioxide. How to get there? You need to wait about once every two years. Possible transport: nuclear-powered rockets, now in development. NASA administrator Jared Isaacman: nuclear-electric propulsion? 6 Things You Should Know About Nuclear Thermal Propulsion That may reduce travel time by 25 percent (from 6 to 4 months?). Timing: a matter of decades, perhaps the 2030s at the earliest. So yes, you may live to see this happen, yet likely not travel there. Speculators/rocketeers see philosophical, humanitarian motives. For the Christian, our motives for spaceflight are a bit different. After all, God made humans to steward the Earth and maybe more. Alas, sin interferes with our purpose and our very human nature. We're mortal. Space couldn't have killed us before. Now it does. Personally, I see humanity's future with limited spaceflight at best. Yet after Jesus returns and we get New everything, who knows? Either way, with cautious optimism, Christians can rejoice at this. It's healthy to stop navel-gazing and look upward and onward. And someday, yes, missionaries may come to the Moon and Mars. Com station Top question for listeners What big spaceflight news, past or future, is your favorite? Will you watch the Artemis II launch, currently set for early March? Jeremiah Friedli remarked about episode 298: Excellent podcast episode, Stephen! Thanks for tackling these issues from a sound and biblical perspective. I'm looking forward to part 2! Next on Fantastical Truth Three hundred episodes down. Who knows how many to go? Whether you've just found the podcast or have been listening since January 2020, we're grateful for your support of this journey to escape bad books and find the best Christian-made fantasy for Christ's glory. Let's continue to seek and find His fantastical truth!

The Aerospace Corporation discusses the future of Orbital Data Centers, or ODCs, with partners from Axiom Space and Sophia Space. Parker Wishik is joined by Jason Aspiotis, Director of In-Space Infrastructure & Logistics at Axiom Space, Dr. Leon Alkalai, Founder and CEO of Mandala Space Ventures and CTO at Sophia Space, along with Lori W. Gordon, Systems Director in the Space Enterprise Evolution Directorate at The Aerospace Corporation.  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. 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

The Space Show Presents Mark Whittington, Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026Quick Summary:Our program began with followed by conversations about the Artemis II mission and space technology advancements. The group explored various aspects of space exploration, including Iran's space program, lunar missions, and the development of space suits and launch systems. The discussion concluded with conversations about AI in journalism, nuclear reactor technologies, and the upcoming Artemis II mission, including its potential for public celebration and media coverage.Detailed SummaryOur Zoom program Wisdom Team discussed the Artemis II mission, with Mark expressing confidence in its success. They also talked about the challenges of keeping up with rapidly advancing technology and the stock market, particularly in the space industry. David expressed interest in doing a show about space-related ETFs but felt that Andrew, who focuses on his own ETF, might not be the best person for it given there now a plethora of space focused ETFs.After introducing Mark Whittington as the guest for the Sunday space show, we discussed Iran's space program. Mark explained that while Iran's space program is not robust by global standards, it serves dual purposes, potentially threatening global security. He suggested that if Iran were to transition to a more freedom-oriented regime, preserving and developing their space program could be beneficial for economic growth and inspiring young Iranians to pursue STEM subjects.Mark continued talking about Iran's space program, highlighting its development of launch vehicles and satellites, and its potential to support a nuclear program. He suggested that a post-Islamic Republic Iran could benefit economically from continuing its space program and joining international initiatives like the Artemis Accords. David inquired about the U.S. government's perspective on Iran's space program, and Mark noted that concerns primarily focus on its nuclear capabilities. They briefly touched on the potential for military action against Iranian spaceports and the possibility of Reza Pahlavi returning as a stabilizing figure in Iran. The conversation concluded with a brief mention of the upcoming Artemis II mission.Mark discussed the Artemis II mission in some detail, addressing concerns about the heat shield and NASA's confidence in its workarounds. He highlighted the mission's potential impact on American society, comparing media coverage then and now, and expressed hope that Artemis II would be a significant story. Mark also noted the mission's duration of 10 days, including a loop around the moon, and emphasized the diversity of the crew. David shared a question from a listener about potential lunar payload or surface interaction during Artemis II, which Mark clarified does not involve landing on the moon but rather a loop around it.We continued focusing on the Artemis program and lunar exploration. Mark explained that CubeSats will launch with Orion but won't be lunar landers, and SpaceX and Blue Origin are developing lunar landers. The next Starship test is expected in 5 weeks, aiming to refuel in low Earth orbit and land on the moon. John Jossy inquired about ESA's life support system test, which Mark confirmed is part of the systems test in low Earth orbit. Marshall asked about reusability of the Space Launch System's solid rocket boosters, to which Mark replied they are not planned to be reusable due to the infrequent use of the system.Our team discussed public excitement and historical significance of the Artemis II mission, with Mark noting that while Artemis II should be the story of the year, public awareness and support may be lower than during the Apollo missions. They discussed the upcoming Starship test in 5 weeks as a potential rival for public attention, and explored the possibility of live TV coverage during the mission, including the crew's perspective of Earth rise. Mark suggested that the crew should be allowed to express their personal thoughts and experiences during the mission rather than following a pre-determined script.Our team also discussed the inspirational impact of Earthrise, with Marshall sharing his perspective on the spiritual connection to celestial objects. Mark and Marshall exchanged views on the role of mathematics and physics in understanding the universe, while David inquired about public perceptions of space exploration versus Earth's economic concerns. Mark highlighted the potential economic benefits of space travel and SpaceX's upcoming IPO, as well as Elon Musk's plans for AI data centers in orbit, powered by a network of satellites. The conversation concluded with a discussion on the development of space-based solar power and its potential to overcome the limitations of solar energy on Earth, with our guest emphasizing the importance of diverse energy sources like nuclear and natural gas.Mark discussed the development of lunar spacesuits, noting that Axiom Space is the prime contractor and progress is ongoing, with suits expected to be ready by 2028. He also addressed the potential merger between SpaceX and Tesla, suggesting it would create a holding company with separate divisions, and discussed the development of Optimus robots for space exploration. Mark highlighted the success of NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, who was confirmed after a tumultuous process, and expressed optimism about Artemis II's upcoming launch and its potential to generate momentum for future space missions. He also touched on the challenges of transitioning from SLS to commercial systems for future Artemis missions, noting that while there are concerns about delays, the goal remains to build a lunar base.Our group discussed historical SpaceX launch operations, particularly focusing on the Falcon 1 rocket launches from Kwajalein Atoll in the Pacific. David explained that while Kwajalein offered advantages like reduced orbital velocity requirements due to its equatorial location, the 8,000-mile supply line and classified military operations at the site ultimately led SpaceX to shift operations to other locations including Vandenberg and Boca Chica. The discussion concluded with Marshall recalling the Celestas Memorial payload incident, where a Falcon 1 rocket failed to reach orbit and instead crashed into the Marianas Trench, though the exact crash location was never publicly disclosed by SpaceX.John Hunt proposed a fallback plan for Starship's on-orbit refueling, involving an unmanned variant with an exploration upper stage as a third stage, to reduce costs for lunar missions. Mark and David discussed the potential of nuclear power and propulsion in space, as well as the integration of such technologies into Starship for Mars missions. David emphasized the importance of having a plan for implementing new ideas, cautioning against presenting alternatives without a clear path forward. The conversation also touched on the role of AI in managing information overload for executives like Elon Musk, with Marshall sharing insights from his experience with AI in research and business.Mark described the limitations and potential of AI in journalism, emphasizing the need for human oversight in verifying sources. Ajay shared information about advanced nuclear reactor technologies, including Generation 4 reactors and molten salt reactors, highlighting their safety features and reduced waste production. Mark expressed interest in learning more about these reactors. The group agreed to continue the discussion if time permitted, with Mark mentioning his upcoming focus on the Artemis II mission and other space-related stories.Mark continued promoting the upcoming Artemis II mission, which is scheduled for a wet dress rehearsal followed by a potential launch on February 8th, after the Super Bowl. He shared his experience as a space writer and author, mentioning his books about lunar exploration. The group discussed the potential for a ticker tape parade and public celebration if the mission is successful, with Mark agreeing to write about this possibility in his Sunday newsletter. Dr. Ajay and others expressed interest in subscribing to Mark's newsletter, which is distributed through The Hill newspaper. 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Si les géants de la tech s'intéressent aux data centers en orbite, ce n'est pas par goût de la science-fiction, mais pour une raison centrale : l'économie du calcul est en train de devenir insoutenable sur Terre. Avec l'essor de l'intelligence artificielle, le coût de chaque requête, de chaque entraînement de modèle, dépend désormais presque entièrement de l'énergie.Aujourd'hui, l'électricité est le premier poste de dépense d'un data center hyperscale. Selon l'Agence internationale de l'énergie, les centres de données représentent déjà près de 2 % de la consommation électrique mondiale, et cette part pourrait doubler d'ici 2030 sous l'effet de l'IA générative. Pour des acteurs comme Google, Microsoft ou Amazon, cette dépendance énergétique est devenue un risque stratégique majeur.L'espace offre un avantage économique décisif : le solaire quasi continu. En orbite héliosynchrone ou géostationnaire, des panneaux solaires peuvent produire de l'électricité presque 24 heures sur 24, sans nuit, sans météo, sans intermittence. Une fois l'infrastructure lancée et amortie, le coût marginal de l'énergie tend vers zéro. C'est un changement radical de modèle : sur Terre, le cloud reste soumis aux marchés de l'électricité, aux taxes, aux tensions géopolitiques et aux réseaux saturés.Autre poste de coût crucial : le refroidissement. Sur Terre, jusqu'à 30 à 40 % de l'énergie d'un data center est consacrée à évacuer la chaleur, via climatisation, circuits d'eau et équipements lourds. Dans le vide spatial, la chaleur peut être dissipée par rayonnement thermique, sans eau ni systèmes complexes. Moins d'infrastructures signifie moins de maintenance, moins de pannes et, à terme, un coût total de possession plus faible.À cela s'ajoutent les contraintes économiques terrestres. Construire un data center implique du foncier cher, des délais administratifs longs, des oppositions locales et une pression environnementale croissante. En orbite, ces contraintes disparaissent. L'investissement initial est élevé, mais l'échelle est potentiellement illimitée, surtout avec la baisse des coûts de lancement promise par les nouveaux lanceurs réutilisables.C'est sur cette logique que misent des acteurs émergents comme Axiom Space ou Starcloud, qui parlent déjà de “compute orbital” vendu comme un service, ciblant d'abord les calculs les plus énergivores et les moins sensibles à la latence.En résumé, les data centers en orbite ne sont pas destinés à remplacer ceux au sol à court terme. Économiquement, ils constituent une assurance stratégique contre la flambée des prix de l'énergie et la saturation des infrastructures terrestres. Pour les géants de la tech, l'espace devient une variable clé dans l'équation du coût futur du calcul. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Episode S05E32 - Friday, February 6, 2026Welcome to Astronomy Daily! Join hosts Anna and Avery as they bring you the latest space and astronomy news from across the cosmos.Episode HighlightsLunar Smartphones: NASA Approves Modern Tech for SpaceNASA astronauts will finally be allowed to bring their smartphones on missions, starting with Crew-12 to the ISS next week and the Artemis II lunar flyby in March. After years of using decade-old cameras, astronauts can now spontaneously capture and share moments with iPhones and Android devices, promising unprecedented behind-the-scenes documentation of historic missions.Comet MAPS: A Potential Daylight SpectacleNewly discovered Comet C/2026 A1 (MAPS) could become visible to the naked eye—possibly even in broad daylight—when it passes within 120,000 km of the sun in early April. This Kreutz sungrazer was spotted farther from the sun than any previous sungrazer, suggesting it might survive its close solar encounter and put on a spectacular show.Mercury's Best Evening Show of 2026The elusive planet Mercury is currently offering its best evening viewing opportunity of the year! Shining brightly at magnitude -1.1, Mercury will reach greatest elongation on February 19th, appearing 17 degrees above the western horizon after sunset. Don't miss the stunning pairing with a crescent moon on February 18th!China Joins Space Data Center RaceChina's state-owned aerospace corporation announced ambitious plans for space-based data centers as part of their five-year expansion program. This puts China in competition with SpaceX, Axiom Space, and Google in the race to build orbital computing infrastructure powered by abundant solar energy.Dark Matter vs Black Hole: What Powers the Milky Way?Groundbreaking research suggests the Milky Way's core might be powered by a dense clump of fermionic dark matter rather than the supermassive black hole Sagittarius A*. This controversial model explains both central star orbits and the galaxy's rotation curve while mimicking the black hole "shadow" captured by the Event Horizon Telescope.Jetty McJetface: The Star-Shredding PhenomenonA supermassive black hole nicknamed "Jetty McJetface" continues to astound scientists four years after shredding a star. The black hole's relativistic jet has grown 50 times brighter since 2019 and is predicted to peak in 2027, making it one of the most energetic events ever observed in the universe—over 100 trillion times more powerful than Star Wars' Death Star!Resources & LinksNASA Administrator Jared Isaacman on X (social media)Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society journalEvent Horizon Telescope CollaborationAstrophysical JournalStar Walk 2 app for comet trackingFollow Astronomy DailyWebsite: astronomydaily.ioSocial Media: @AstroDailyPod on all platformsCreditsHosted by Anna & AveryProduced by the Astronomy Daily teamSeason 5, Episode 32Keep looking up!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/astronomy-daily-space-news-updates--5648921/support.Sponsor Details:Ensure your online privacy by using NordVPN. To get our special listener deal and save a lot of money, visit www.bitesz.com/nordvpn. You'll be glad you did!Become a supporter of Astronomy Daily by joining our Supporters Club. Commercial free episodes daily are only a click way... Click HereThis episode includes AI-generated content.

Welcome to Astronomy Daily! Join hosts Anna and Avery for Tuesday, February 3rd's space news roundup. Today we're covering a critical setback in NASA's Artemis 2 wet dress rehearsal, Elon Musk's controversial vision for orbital AI data centers following SpaceX's acquisition of xAI, NASA's announcement of Axiom Mission 5 to the ISS, extraordinary solar flare activity from a volatile new sunspot, the start of NASA's IMAP mission to map our heliosphere, and exciting opportunities through ESA's Graduate Trainee Programme.Episode Highlights: - https://jobs.esa.int/• Artemis 2 wet dress rehearsal terminated at T-5:15 due to hydrogen leak• SpaceX acquires xAI with plans for million-satellite orbital data center constellation• NASA books fifth Axiom private astronaut mission for January 2027 launch• Sun unleashes 18 M-class and 3 X-class flares including X8.3 eruption• NASA's IMAP begins mapping boundaries of our solar system• ESA opens applications for 2026 Graduate Trainee Programme https://jobs.esa.int/Featured Stories:ARTEMIS 2 SETBACKNASA's critical wet dress rehearsal for the Artemis 2 mission was terminated at the T-5 minute 15 second mark due to a liquid hydrogen leak at the tail service mast umbilical interface. The launch control team worked to safe the Space Launch System rocket and drain its tanks. This rehearsal represents one of the final major tests before the historic mission that will send the first crew around the Moon in over 50 years.SPACEX ORBITAL DATA CENTERSElon Musk announced SpaceX's acquisition of xAI and unveiled plans for up to one million satellites serving as orbital data centers. The proposal addresses ground-based data center challenges including electricity demands and water cooling needs by harnessing continuous solar power in space. Industry experts express skepticism about technical feasibility and suggest the timing may relate to SpaceX's potential IPO.AXIOM MISSION 5NASA ordered a fifth private astronaut mission from Axiom Space targeting launch no earlier than January 2027. The 14-day mission continues NASA's commercial space strategy, with Axiom proposing four crew members for approval. The mission includes service exchanges with NASA acquiring cold-return capability for scientific samples while Axiom purchases consumables and cargo services.SOLAR FLARE BARRAGESunspot region 4366 produced at least 18 M-class and three X-class solar flares in 24 hours, including the year's strongest X8.3 eruption. The February 1st flare triggered R3 radio blackouts across eastern Australia and New Zealand. Scientists monitor for coronal mass ejections with possible glancing Earth impact around February 5th that could produce high-latitude auroras.IMAP MISSION STARTNASA's Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe officially began its two-year primary science mission on February 1st. The spacecraft's 10 instruments will map heliosphere boundaries and study particle energization and solar wind interactions. IMAP data feeds the I-ALiRT system providing near-real-time space weather observations to protect spacecraft and astronauts.ESA OPPORTUNITIESThe European Space Agency opened applications for its 2026 Graduate Trainee Programme for recent graduates in engineering, science, IT, and business. The one-year positions with possible second-year extension offer monthly tax-exempt salaries, travel reimbursement, installation allowances, and comprehensive benefits. Candidates can submit up to three applications through jobs.esa.int.Connect With Us:Website: astronomydaily.ioSocial Media: @AstroDailyPod on X/Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, TumblrBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/astronomy-daily-space-news-updates--5648921/support.Sponsor Details:Ensure your online privacy by using NordVPN. To get our special listener deal and save a lot of money, visit www.bitesz.com/nordvpn. You'll be glad you did!Become a supporter of Astronomy Daily by joining our Supporters Club. Commercial free episodes daily are only a click way... Click HereThis episode includes AI-generated content.

In this episode, Andrew Mayne, Justin Robert Young, and Brian Brushwood kick things off with a discussion about a medical emergency that led to an astronaut's early return from the International Space Station, sparking rumors of the first space pregnancy. They then shift gears to the Artemis missions, highlighting the Artemis II mission's goal of sending humans around the moon for the first time since the Apollo era. The conversation takes a turn towards the future of space stations, with companies like Vast Space and Axiom Space aiming to build modular, next-generation stations to replace the ISS. The episode wraps up with a critique of the new Starfleet Academy show, expressing disappointment and questioning its target audience. Picks: Brian Brushwood: Fallout Season 2 Justin Robert Young: Tár Andrew Mayne: Dune Part Two

In this episode, Andrew Mayne, Justin Robert Young, and Brian Brushwood kick things off with a discussion about a medical emergency that led to an astronaut's early return from the International Space Station, sparking rumors of the first space pregnancy. They then shift gears to the Artemis missions, highlighting the Artemis II mission's goal of sending humans around the moon for the first time since the Apollo era. The conversation takes a turn towards the future of space stations, with companies like Vast Space and Axiom Space aiming to build modular, next-generation stations to replace the ISS. The episode wraps up with a critique of the new Starfleet Academy show, expressing disappointment and questioning its target audience. Picks: Brian Brushwood: Fallout Season 2 Justin Robert Young: Tár Andrew Mayne: Dune Part Two

Guest: Dr. Pinar Mesci is the Global Head of Biomanufacturing and Biotechnology at Axiom Space, where she manages a portfolio focused on biomedical research programs including stem cells, tissue engineering, disease modeling, cancer research, and DNA-inspired nanomaterials. She talks about her early career developing brain organoid models, transitioning to the space industry, and how microgravity affects biological systems. She also discusses the future of low Earth orbit research and how new technologies can be transferred back to Earth. (40:55) Featured Products and Resources: Submit your abstract for ISSCR 2026 by February 25th! Take your human pluripotent stem cell cultures further with mTeSR™ Plus from STEMCELL Technologies. The Stem Cell Science Round Up iPSC-Derived Ovarian Support Cells – Fertilo is an ovarian support cell product that improves the in vitro maturation rate of human oocytes. (1:25) Culturing HSPCs Ex Vivo – A nanoengineered 3D system improves HSPC multi-lineage differentiation and engraftment capacity. (13:30) Spinal Core Repair Scaffolds – A nanoengineered extrusion-aligned tract promotes axonal reconnection, synapse formation, and locomotor recovery after spinal cord injury. (22:50) Vascularizing Retinal Organoids – Transient vascular support enhances survival of retinal ganglion cells in organoids. (32:14) Image courtesy of Dr. Pinar Mesci Subscribe to our newsletter! Never miss updates about new episodes. Subscribe

PREVIEW FOR LATER SPACE STATION DELAYS AND SHIFTING LAUNCH CONTRACTS Colleague Bob Zimmerman. Axiom Space faces concerning delays in launching modules for its private space station, now pushed to 2028, leaving little margin before the ISS deorbits. Meanwhile, the US Space Force is shifting launch contracts from United Launch Alliance to SpaceX, prioritizing reliability and cost over vendor redundancy.NOVEMBER 1961

A live conversation about the state of the space industry with serial space entrepreneur Kam Ghaffarian, a co-founder of Axiom Space, Intuitive Machines, Quantum Space, and more, from the mainstage at Collision Conference in Toronto, Canada.This episode first published on June 26th, 2024. We meet: Dr. Kamal "Kam" GhaffarianCredits:This episode of SHIFT was produced by Jennifer Strong and Emma Cillekens, and it was mixed by Garret Lang, with original music from him and Jacob Gorski. Art by Meg Marco.

Former ISS program manager and Axiom Space co-founder Michael Suffredini reflects on the ambitious path to building the International Space Station and the lessons learned from a decade of leadership. HWHAP 405. 

Katalyst Space has selected Northrop Grumman's Pegasus XL air-launched rocket to deliver its robotic spacecraft to orbit for the upcoming NASA Swift Rescue Mission. Thales Alenia Space has signed multiple contracts shaping the core industrial team that will build the European Space Agency (ESA) Argonaut Lunar Descent Element. Axiom Space and KBR have completed the first uncrewed thermal vacuum test of the Axiom Extravehicular Mobility Unit (AxEMU) Pressure Garment, 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 Our guest today is Derek Harris, Head of Business Development at Skyrora. You can connect with Derek on LinkedIn, and learn more about Skyrora on their website. Selected Reading Katalyst Selects Northrop Grumman Pegasus Rocket for Robotic Rescue Mission Thales Alenia Space signs multiple contracts to shape the consortium carrying out the Lunar Descent Element for ESA's Argonaut Axiom Space, KBR Successfully Complete First Uncrewed Thermal Vacuum Test of Next-Generation Spacesuit Vaya Space and Seagate Space Announce Plans for a Gulf-Based Offshore Launch Capability for Hybrid Rockets https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/649 Interlune Receives U.S. Air Force SBIR Direct-to-Phase II Contract to Increase Domestic Supply of Helium-3 for Quantum R&D Programs RTX's Collins Aerospace and the Royal Netherlands Air and Space Force establish new military avionics service center X-Bow Readies Nation's Newest Solid Rocket Motor Facility for Production BAE Systems advances RH12™ Storefront with new radiation-hardened circuit technology for space community ESA - Smile approved for launch in spring 2026 Share your feedback. What do you think about T-Minus Space Daily? Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us by completing our brief listener survey. Thank you for helping us continue to improve our show.  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

In this week's episode, we develop a theory of Scientifica, a fashion aesthetic that borrows from the visual language of science, with influences ranging from Victorian taxonomy to Utopian Scholastic nostalgia to legacy science-fiction world-building. We examine recent manifestations of this impulse—runway shows that feel like scientific exhibitions or presentations, references to astronomical phenomena and archival display, and couture idealization of intellegentsia femininity—and question what it means when the fashion world aligns with objective inquiry and institutional knowledge in the face of epistemological crisis. Links: “The Universe According to Timothée” by Mattie Kahn, shot by Annie Leibovitz – Vogue (December 2025 cover story)Chanel Spring 2026 Ready-to-Wear by Matthieu Blazy“The pioneering ‘great men' of Victorian science were once attacked for being unmanly” by Heather Ellis – The Conversation“Victorian Egyptomania: How a 19th Century Fetish for Pharaohs Turned Seriously Spooky” – History AnswersUtopian Scholastic – Consumer Aesthetics Research Institute“Understanding the Japanese Influences Behind Star Wars” by Ollie Barder – ForbesOverview of Pseudoarchaeology“The Complicating Role of the Private Sector in Space” by Victoria Samson – Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists“Goodbye, $165,000 Tech Jobs. Student Coders Seek Work at Chipotle” by Natasha Singer – The New York TimesCollege Board Research Brief on U.S. High School Students' Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence“Historians See Autocratic Playbook in Trump's Attacks on Science” by William J. Broad – The New York TimesProtecting Freedom of Science and Preventing Distortion of Scientific Truth: A Statement of Concern from the Catholic Church's Pontifical Academy of SciencesTech oligarch freakshow: Elon Musk says AI is more dangerous than nukes, Peter Thiel's creepy ahh lectures on the Antichrist, Sam Altman creepy ahh references to an AI kill switchVogue Paris December 1998/January 1999 Discussion – TheFashionSpotThe Price of Illusion: A Memoir by Joan Juliet BuckPrada's spacesuit design for Axiom Space, “the world's first commercial space station”“As Prada Pairs With NASA, a Look at the Best Space-Inspired Looks From the Runway” by Laird Borrelli-Persson – Vogue“Was Timothée Chalamet's Vogue Cover Really So Out of This World?” by Jacob Gallagher – The New York Times“Michelle Obama Is the Perfect Partner in Matthieu Blazy's Modern Chanel Suiting” – VogueVenice W. Spring–Summer 2026: Sparkling Sea (Symposium) This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.nymphetalumni.com/subscribe

In this episode of Crazy Wisdom, host Stewart Alsop sits down with Cryptogaucho to explore the intersection of artificial intelligence, crypto, and Argentina's emerging role as a new frontier for innovation and governance. The conversation ranges from OpenAI's partnership with Sur Energy and the Stargate project to Argentina's RIGI investment framework, Milei's libertarian reforms, and the potential of space-based data centers and new jurisdictions beyond Earth. Cryptogaucho also reflects on Argentina's tech renaissance, its culture of resilience born from hyperinflation, and the rise of experimental communities like Prospera and Noma Collective. Follow him on X at @CryptoGaucho.Check out this GPT we trained on the conversationTimestamps00:00 – Stewart Alsop opens with Cryptogaucho from Mendoza, talking about Argentina, AI, crypto, and the energy around new projects like Sur Energy and Satellogic.05:00 – They dive into Argentina's growing space ambitions, spaceport plans, and how jurisdiction could extend “upward” through satellites and data sovereignty.10:00 – The talk shifts to global regulation, bureaucracy, and why Argentina's uncertainty may become its strength amid red tape in the US and China.15:00 – Discussion of OpenAI's Stargate project, AI infrastructure in Patagonia, and the geopolitical tension between state and private innovation.20:00 – Cryptogaucho explains the “cepo” currency controls, the black market for dollars, and crypto's role in preserving economic freedom.25:00 – They unpack RIGI investment incentives, Argentina's new economic rules, and efforts to attract major projects like data centers and nuclear reactors.30:00 – Stewart connects hyperinflation to resilience and abundance in the AI era, while Cryptogaucho reflects on chaos, adaptability, and optimism.35:00 – The conversation turns philosophical: nation-states, community networks, Prospera, and the rise of new governance models.40:00 – They explore Argentina's global position, soft power, and its role as a frontier of Western ideals.45:00 – Final reflections on AI in space, data centers beyond Earth, and freedom of information as humanity's next jurisdiction.Key InsightsArgentina as a new technological frontier: The episode positions Argentina as a nation uniquely situated between chaos and opportunity—a place where political uncertainty and flexible regulation create fertile ground for experimentation. Stewart Alsop and Cryptogaucho argue that this openness, combined with a culture forged in crisis, allows Argentina to become a testing ground for new models of governance, technology, and sovereignty.The convergence of AI, energy, and geography: OpenAI's deal with Sur Energy and plans for a data center in Patagonia signal how Argentina's geography and resources are becoming integral to the global AI infrastructure. Cryptogaucho highlights the symbolic and strategic power of Argentina serving as a “southern node” for the intelligence economy.Economic reinvention through RIGI: The RIGI framework offers tax and regulatory advantages to major investors, marking a turning point in Argentina's attempt to attract stable, high-value industries such as server farms, mining, and biotech. It represents a pragmatic balance between libertarian reform and national development.Crypto and currency freedom: Cryptogaucho recounts how Argentina's crypto community arose from necessity during hyperinflation and currency controls. Bitcoin and stablecoins became lifelines for developers and entrepreneurs locked out of traditional banking systems, teaching the world about decentralized resilience.AI abundance and human adaptation: The discussion draws parallels between hyperinflation's unpredictability and the overwhelming speed of AI progress. Stewart suggests that Argentina's social adaptability, born from scarcity and instability, may prepare its citizens for a future defined by abundance and rapid technological flux.Network states and new governance: The conversation explores Prospera, Noma Collective, and the idea of city-scale governance networks. These experiments, blending blockchain, law, and community, are seen as prototypes for post-nation-state organization—where trust and culture matter more than geography.Space as the next jurisdiction: The episode ends with an exploration of space as a new legal and economic domain. Satellites, data centers, and orbital communication networks could redefine sovereignty, creating “data islands” beyond Earth where information flows freely under new kinds of governance—a vision of humanity's next frontier.

Have you thought about investing into space? Mark Boggett, CEO of Seraphim, shares the investment opportunities in the rapidly expanding space industry. He explains how innovations led by SpaceX dramatically lowered launch costs and increased access to space, catalyzing growth in satellite constellations and data-driven applications for defense, climate, and communications. He emphasizes that near-term investment potential lies in defense and climate-related uses of satellite data, rather than speculative ventures like space travel or asteroid mining. He also highlights the growing importance of sustainability, debris management, and more. We discuss... Mark Boggett is a career technology investor who founded Seraphim Space, the world's first space-focused investment fund. Seraphim Space operates a global accelerator, a private venture fund, and a publicly listed growth fund on the London Stock Exchange. Boggett shifted focus to space investing after recognizing how technologies like AI, telecommunications, and 3D printing were transforming the sector. SpaceX revolutionized space access by reducing launch costs from $86,000 to $1,000 per kilogram and dramatically increasing launch frequency. Smaller, cheaper satellites now enable massive constellations that provide real-time Earth observation and global connectivity. Investment opportunities in space fall into three categories: upstream (launch and satellites), downstream (data and applications), and in-space (future lunar and interplanetary activities). The most investable areas today are defense and climate-related satellite data applications rather than speculative space travel or mining. The falling cost of launch is paving the way for large-scale space infrastructure, including future data centers powered by solar energy. Space debris is an emerging challenge, driving new industries focused on monitoring, avoiding, and removing defunct satellites. Regulatory changes now require satellite operators to deorbit defunct satellites within five years, accelerating growth in orbital cleanup services. Defense is a major driver of demand for satellite technology in intelligence, communications, navigation, and asset protection. The "in-space" category includes lunar landers, space stations, and eventual habitation or mining ventures, though these remain long-term prospects. NASA's new funding model relies on private companies like Axiom Space and Voyager to build commercial space stations. Boggett concludes that while long-term prospects like lunar mining are exciting, the current trillion-dollar opportunity lies in satellites, data, and communication serving Earth-based customers. Today's Panelists: Kirk Chisholm | Innovative Wealth Phil Weiss | Apprise Wealth Management Douglas Heagren | Mergent College Advisors Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moneytreepodcast Follow LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/money-tree-investing-podcast Follow on Twitter/X: https://x.com/MTIPodcast For more information, visit the show notes at https://moneytreepodcast.com/investing-into-space-mark-boggett-760

Dr. Peggy Whitson holds the record for the longest cumulative time in space by an American astronaut and any woman astronaut in the world. In this episode, guest host Emily Harding, Vice President of the CSIS Defense and Security Department, sits down with Dr. Whitson, Vice President of Human Spaceflight at Axiom Space and former NASA astronaut, about health breakthroughs in space, the future of human spaceflight, and her record-setting journey in low orbit.

Avio has signed a €40 million contract with the European Space Agency (ESA) for an in-flight demonstration of a reusable upper stage. The UK Space Agency (UKSA) is supporting 23 new projects with a £6.5 million boost from the International Bilateral Fund (IBF). Axiom Space has selected  Emiliano Ventura as its first-ever “Project Astronaut”, 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 Our guest today is Greg Gillinger, SVP for Strategy & Development, Integrity ISR. You can connect with Greg on LinkedIn, and learn more about Integrity ISR on their website. Selected Reading Avio Signs €40 Million Contract With The European Space Agency For The Development Of Reusable Upper Stage Technologies UK Space Agency goes global with 23 new projects Axiom Space Selects Emiliano Ventura as Company's First-Ever Project Astronaut Telespazio and ispace Sign Letter of Intent for the Future Use of the Orbital Transfer Vehicle to Lunar Orbit Beyond Gravity contracted to deliver thruster pointing mechanisms for HummingSat small geostationary satellites from SWISSto12 Sierra Space Successfully Completes Critical Design Review for Missile Tracking Satellites in SDA Tranche 2 Kayhan Space Launches Free GPU-Accelerated Satellite Propagation Tool for Real-Time Visualization University of Alberta Contracts SFL Missions Inc. to Develop Small Satellite for Study of Space Radiation Impacts on Earth's Climate NASA Awards Solstar Space SBIR Contract to Develop Lunar Wi-Fi System NASA-Funded TRISH to Use HarmonEyes Eye-Tracking to Measure Astronaut Readiness for Space Exploration https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/557 https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/559 Share your feedback. What do you think about T-Minus Space Daily? Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us by completing our brief listener survey. Thank you for helping us continue to improve our show.  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

Japan's ispace and ElevationSpace plan to pursue a private mission that will return a lunar sample to Earth. NASA has awarded Katalyst Space Technologies a $30 million contract to raise a spacecraft's orbit. Redwire has been awarded a contract from Axiom Space to develop and deliver roll-out solar array (ROSA) wings for Axiom Station's Payload Power Thermal Module, 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 Our guest today is Joseph (Dan) Trujillo, the United States Air Force Research Laboratory's (AFRL's) Space Vehicle Directorate's Space Cyber Resiliency Technical Lead.  You can connect with Dan on LinkedIn, and find out more about the AFRL Space Cyber Summit here. Selected Reading ispace and ElevationSpace Sign Agreement to Undertake Japan's First Private Lunar Sample Return Mission NASA Awards Company to Attempt Swift Spacecraft Orbit Boost Redwire Awarded Contract to Provide Roll-Out Solar Arrays for Axiom Space's First Space Station Module Zeno Power and Orano Unlock Americium-241 Supply Through Strategic Agreement to Fuel Space Nuclear Batteries Planet to Open New Satellite Manufacturing Facility in Berlin Isar Aerospace and R-Space Sign Launch Agreement Advance Space Domain Awareness Space Force Renames ‘Front Door' to Reflect Broader Impact on Industry Collaboration Kuiper mission updates: Kuiper constellation grows to more than 100 satellites Space Dynamics Lab Shares Open-Source Software to Detect Potentially Dangerous Meteors Share your feedback. What do you think about T-Minus Space Daily? Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us by completing our brief listener survey. Thank you for helping us continue to improve our show.  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

Order a "What the Fractal?" t-shirt now! Explore The Space Between Astronomy Podcast merch store:https://the-space-between-podcast.printify.me/---In this episode of The Space Between, we explore a bold new frontier in digital infrastructure: data centers in space. As the world's appetite for computing power skyrockets, fueled by AI, cloud services, and ever-expanding networks, traditional data centers are hitting limits on land, water, and energy. The solution some scientists and entrepreneurs propose? Lift the cloud above the clouds.We examine the technical promise and pitfalls of orbital data centers: abundant solar power and radiative cooling in the vacuum of space versus the harsh realities of radiation, latency, and orbital debris. From Europe's ASCEND project to startups like Starcloud and Axiom Space's station-based plans, we trace how quickly this idea is shifting from sci-fi concept to funded prototypes.But it's not all efficiency and green promises. We dig into the environmental tradeoffs, the risk of “sky pollution” for astronomy, and the legal gray zones of data sovereignty beyond Earth. Alongside that, we unpack the week's wilder headlines: alien embryos from meteorites in Panama and a fake comet hoax named C/2025 Q2 ZTF, and ask how to separate real innovation from viral distraction.Expect a conversation that blends cutting-edge tech, climate urgency, and cosmic perspective, where sustainability, skepticism, and the stars all intersect.Articles:⁠ChatGPT Deep Research on orbital data centers:https://chatgpt.com/s/dr_68d0eeade4b881918f9b8cff86b79ce9Primary sources about the P/2025 Q2 (PANSTARRS) comet:https://www.cobs.si/comet/2657/https://ssd.jpl.nasa.gov/tools/sbdb_lookup.html#/?sstr=c%2F2025%20q2https://www.minorplanetcenter.net/mpec/K25/K25R67.htmlOfficial Starcloud website:https://www.starcloud.com/Starcloud whitepaper:https://starcloud.com/wp/---JOIN OUR LIVE SHOW ON EVERY FIRST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH AT THIS LINK!⁠⁠⁠https://riverside.fm/studio/kolby-van-camps-studio-eMegK⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/spacebetweenpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Order Kolby's new album! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://kolbyvancamp.hearnow.com/portraits-volume-ii⁠

NASA's Northrop Grumman CRS-23 mission to the International Space Station has now docked with the orbiting lab. Axiom Space and Spacebilt Inc. have formed a multi-organization collaboration to bring optically-interconnected orbital datacenter infrastructure to the ISS in 2027. NTT in collaboration with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Group, has successfully demonstrated the world's most efficient optical wireless power transmission under atmospheric interference, 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 Our guest today is Mary Glazkova, CEO at Mission Space. You can connect with Mary on LinkedIn, and learn more about Mission Space on their website. Torsten Kriening and Yvette Gonzalez from SpaceWatch.Global share the latest from World Space Business Week. Selected Reading Cygnus XL Cargo Craft Captured by Station Robotic Arm - NASA Axiom Space, Spacebilt Announce Orbital Data Center Node Aboard International Space Station Axiom Space Launches Global University Alliance to Lead Future of Microgravity Research NTT and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Demonstrate World-Record Transmission for Long-Distance Power Supply Hubble Network Raises $70M Series B to Scale Global Bluetooth®-to-Satellite Connectivity Ursa Major Awarded $34.9M to Advance Draper Engine for Space-Based Defense Spain's Kreios Space secures €8 million to bring satellites closer to Earth and strengthen European strategic autonomy  Scout Space is Awarded an AFWERX SBIR Phase II HawkEye 360's Cluster 12 Achieves Full Operational Capability US satellite spies on Chinese space station and more. China spies back -South China Morning Post Starcloud and Mission Space Forge Strategic Alliance to Integrate Orbital Datacenters with Next-Gen Space Weather Data Share your feedback. What do you think about T-Minus Space Daily? Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us by completing our brief listener survey. Thank you for helping us continue to improve our show.  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

Newt talks with Kam Ghaffarian, Executive Chairman of Axiom Space about the future of commercial space travel. Kam is a visionary space and energy entrepreneur, and the driving force behind several companies’ advancing human civilization, including Axiom Space, Intuitive Machines, X Energy, and IBX. As the Executive Chairman of Axiom Space, Kam is leading the development of the first private commercial space station to replace the International Space Station. His journey began in Iran, inspired by the moon landing, and led him to the U.S., where he founded Stinger Ghaffarian Technologies, a major NASA contractor. Kam's ventures focus on space commercialization and nuclear power solutions, with X Energy pioneering small modular reactors crucial for AI and energy needs. Axiom Space's missions have united astronauts from diverse countries, fostering international collaboration. Kam's partnerships with companies like Oakley and Prada highlight the commercial potential of space. He advocates for a shift from government-led to commercial-led space activities, emphasizing the urgency of maintaining U.S. space dominance amid global competition.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode of the Future Space Economy series focuses on how space is shaping the future of medicine. Host Jeff Hill is joined by Eascra Biotech CEO and co-founder Mari Anne Snow and Jana Stoudemire, senior executive, Barrios Technologies, to discuss some exciting new developments in bringing medical and pharmaceutical research to space.  Eascra Biotech is a nanomedicine company that was selected for NASA's Igniting Innovation: Science in Space to Cure Disease on Earth program to study a new application for their Janus Base Nanoparticles (JBNps) on the ISS. The program just launched to the ISS this past May. Snow talks about what they've learned about the ISS mission and how the space industry can better communicate the value of space as a research environment for the pharmaceutical industry.  Stoudemire is working to establish a new business at Barrios Technologies supporting the development of economically sustainable and profitable uses of space. After a career in pharma, biotech and medical devices, Stoudemire transitioned to lead life science research in microgravity as part of the team managing the International Space Station U.S. National Laboratory, and roles with Space Tango and Axiom Space. This episode is part of the Future Space Economy webcast series, sponsored by MDA Space.

In this episode of SpaceTime, we explore the latest cosmic revelations, including the astonishing discovery of an ancient interstellar comet, the intricate workings of a rare pulsar, and the safe return of the Axiom 4 crew from their mission.Ancient Interstellar Comet 3I/AtlasAstronomers have unveiled that the newly discovered interstellar object, 3I/Atlas, could be the oldest comet ever observed, potentially predating our solar system by over 3 billion years. This water-rich visitor, detected by NASA's ATLAS survey, is only the third known object from beyond our solar system to reach us. A study by Matthew Hopkins from Oxford University suggests that 3I/Atlas may be more than 7 billion years old, offering a glimpse into a part of the Milky Way previously unseen. As it approaches the sun, its activity is expected to increase, revealing more about its composition and the role ancient comets play in star and planetary formation.Unraveling the Mysteries of a Rare PulsarIn another exciting development, astronomers have made significant strides in understanding a unique pulsar system, PSRJ 1023 0038. This transitional millisecond pulsar, which interacts with a lower mass stellar companion, has been studied using data from NASA's Imaging X-Ray Polarimetry Explorer (IXPE). The findings suggest that the X-ray emissions originate from the pulsar wind rather than the accretion disk, challenging existing models and providing new insights into neutron star behavior and particle acceleration.Axiom Space AX4 Crew ReturnsThe Axiom Space AX4 crew has successfully splashed down in the North Pacific Ocean after nearly three weeks aboard the International Space Station. This mission, part of NASA's efforts to promote commercial activities in space, included a diverse crew and numerous scientific experiments. With the return of the AX4 crew, preparations are underway for NASA's upcoming Crew 11 mission, further expanding humanity's presence in low Earth orbit.www.spacetimewithstuartgary.com✍️ Episode ReferencesAstrophysical Journal Lettershttps://iopscience.iop.org/journal/1538-4357Journal of the American Medical Associationhttps://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spacetime-space-astronomy--2458531/support.00:00 New interstellar object 3I/Atlas may be older than our solar system06:44 Foreign astronomers have discovered new evidence Explaining how pulsing remnants interact in space14:09 Private company Axiom Space's AX4 crew return safely to Earth16:06 Having a higher body mass index from early childhood and adolescence is linked to aging17:32 New study looked at which over the counter medicines are good at treating depression18:43 Brazilian psychic issues chilling warning about dangers posed by artificial intelligence

Axiom Space recently launched its fourth private crew mission to the International Space Station. AX-4-- sponsored by India, Poland and Hungary-- lifted off from Florida in a SpaceX capsule last week and is currently completing a two-week tour on the ISS. It was the first mission under CEO Tejpaul Bhatia, a serial entrepreneur with experience from Google, who took the helm at Axiom Space earlier this year. He joins Morgan Brennan to discuss the mission, alongside the company's development of its own commercial space station and lunar space suits for Prada.

Axiom Space recently launched its fourth private crew mission to the International Space Station. AX-4-- sponsored by India, Poland and Hungary-- lifted off from Florida in a SpaceX capsule last week and is currently completing a two-week tour on the ISS. It was the first mission under CEO Tejpaul Bhatia, a serial entrepreneur with experience from Google, who took the helm at Axiom Space earlier this year. He joins Morgan Brennan to discuss the mission, alongside the company's development of its own commercial space station and lunar space suits for Prada.

In this episode of SpaceTime, we uncover remarkable insights into Mars, Mercury, and the latest developments in space exploration.Hidden Martian Volcano: Jezero MonsScientists have identified a previously overlooked volcano, Jezero Mons, located on the rim of Jezero Crater, where NASA's Perseverance rover is actively collecting samples. This discovery could provide vital clues about Mars' volcanic history and habitability, suggesting that the region may have supported life due to the interplay of volcanic heat and water. The findings, published in Communications Earth and Environment, highlight the need for further exploration of Mars' geology, as volcanism plays a crucial role in understanding the planet's past.Tidal Forces Shaping Mercury's CliffsA new study published in Geophysical Research Planets proposes that tidal forces from the Sun may have contributed to the deformation of Mercury's towering cliffs. Traditionally attributed to cooling and contraction, this research indicates that the planet's unique orbital dynamics could also influence its geological features. The BepiColombo mission, scheduled to arrive at Mercury next year, aims to gather data that could validate these findings and enhance our understanding of the planet's evolution over billions of years.Axiom Space's AX4 Mission Arrives at the ISSThe Axiom Space AX4 mission has successfully docked at the International Space Station for a 14-day stay. This mission, featuring a diverse international crew, aims to conduct over 60 scientific and commercial experiments, furthering Axiom's goal of establishing a private space station in low Earth orbit. Despite facing multiple delays, the mission underscores the growing role of private companies in space exploration.www.spacetimewithstuartgary.com✍️ Episode ReferencesCommunications Earth and Environmenthttps://www.nature.com/commsenv/Geophysical Research Planetshttps://agupubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/24701343Axiom Spacehttps://www.axiomspace.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spacetime-space-astronomy--2458531/support.

In this episode, we are featuring Branden Ramsey. Branden works at Axiom Space as the Senior Director of Digital Transformation. Today, Branden discusses how to lead successful enterprise-wide technology rollouts. He delves into how to overcome the challenges of these rollouts, as well as the tools and tactics that lead to successful ones. Technical Leadership Talks is brought to you by Texas A&M University's Master of Engineering Technical Management, a program that equips working technical professionals for the next step in their careers.

It's Thursday, June 26th, A.D. 2025. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com. I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Jonathan Clark and Adam McManus Iranian Christians vulnerable to arrest, falsely accused of espionage Christians in Israel and Iran are experiencing fear and uncertainty during recent conflict between the two countries. Christians already face arrest in Iran for simply leading a house church. An Iranian believer told International Christian Concern, “The Iranian government is now arresting anyone caught taking or sharing photos and videos with news outlets. Christians are especially vulnerable, as they risk being accused of espionage and deemed a threat to national security. If their faith is discovered, the consequences are far worse.” Iran is ranked ninth on the Open Doors' World Watch List of the most difficult countries to be a Christian.  Hebrews 13:3 says, “Remember the prisoners as if chained with them—those who are mistreated—since you yourselves are in the body also.” ICE arrested 11 Iranian nationals, one served as Iranian army sniper U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested 11 Iranian nationals over the weekend. The individuals entered the U.S. illegally, and one of them reportedly served as an Iranian Army sniper.  Officials are on high alert for extremist attacks after the U.S. bombed Iranian nuclear facilities on Saturday. Iran has threatened to carry out retaliatory terrorist attacks using sleeper cells in America.  Trump thrilled that NATO paying their fair share The NATO military alliance of western nations held its 2025 summit in the Netherlands this week. NATO countries agreed to raise defense spending to 5% of annual gross domestic product over the next 10 years. That's up from the current target of 2%. This comes after U.S. President Donald Trump has called on European countries to contribute more to the defense budget of the alliance. Listen to comments from Trump. TRUMP: “This is a monumental win for the United States, because we were carrying much more than our fair share. It was quite unfair, actually. But this is a big win for Europe and for actually, Western civilization.” Muslim socialist beat Andrew Cuomo in NYC Dem primary for mayor A Muslim socialist won the Democrat primary for New York City mayor on Tuesday. Remarkably, Zohran Mamdani, age 33, defeated former Democratic Governor Andrew Cuomo in the race. (Watch his election night victory speech) MAMDANI: “Tonight, we made history. (cheering) In the words of Nelson Mandela, ‘It always seems impossible until it is done.' (cheering)  My friends, we have done it. (cheering) I will be your Democratic nominee for the mayor of New York City.” (cheering)   Mamdani has served as a New York state lawmaker. He campaigned on making the Big Apple more affordable, calling for free public transit, rent freezes, and universal childcare. If elected, he would be the city's first Muslim mayor.  President Trump sounded off on Truth Social. He wrote, “Zohran Mamdani, a 100% Communist Lunatic, has just won the Dem Primary, and is on his way to becoming Mayor. We've had Radical Lefties before, but this is getting a little ridiculous. … He's got [U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez]. … and even our Great Palestinian Senator, Cryin' Chuck Schumer, ,,, groveling over him.” Two-thirds of churchgoers attend weekly The Exploring the Pandemic Impact on Congregations project released a new report on U.S. churchgoers this month. The survey found two-thirds of respondents attend services weekly. And over 80% report stable or increased attendance compared to five years ago.  The survey noted a positive outlook: “Many more respondents said their religious faith and spirituality had strengthened since the pandemic. Likewise, financial giving has increased, as has involvement and volunteering.” In terms of newcomers, 38% of churchgoers began attending their church since the COVID-19 pandemic. Of these new attenders, nearly a third never attended church before or are returning to church after years of not participating.  Astronauts from India, Poland and Hungary head to Int'l Space Station Astronauts from India, Poland, and Hungary blasted off for the International Space Station yesterday. It's the first time astronauts from those countries have gone to space in over 40 years. Axiom Space arranged the flight which launched from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.  The mission is part of NASA's effort to open space to private companies. Axiom is among several American space companies hoping to put their own space stations into orbit. The Polish astronaut on the mission said space “is not only for the biggest agencies anymore—space is for everyone.” Psalm 8:3-4 reminds us, “When I consider Your heavens, the work of Your fingers, the moon and the stars, which You have ordained, what is man that You are mindful of him, and the son of man that You visit him?” 8 Worldview listeners gave $3,375  to fund our annual budget And finally, toward our $123,500 goal by Monday, June 30th to fully fund The Worldview annual budget for our 6-member team, 8 listeners stepped up to the plate. Our thanks to Augustine in Auburn, California who gave $25, James in Lebanon, Oregon who gave $50 as well as Stephen in Adrian, Oregon and Mark in Grand Forks, North Dakota–both of whom gave $100. We're grateful to God for Richard in Camden Wyoming, Delaware who pledged $25/month for 12 months for a gift of $300, and Keith and Nicole in Aiken, South Carolina who pledged $50 per month for 12 months for a gift of $600. And we were touched by the generosity of Doreen in Caldwell, Idaho who gave $1,000, Shane in Columbia City, Indiana who $1,200, and Scooter in Naples, Florida who, as promised, matched twelve $1,000 donors with his matching gift of $12,000 which has already been incorporated into our previous total. Those 8 Worldview listeners gave a total of $3,375.  Ready for our new grand total? Drum roll please. (Drum roll sound effect) $70,908.55 (People clapping and cheering sound effect)   That means by this coming Monday, June 30th, we need to raise $52,591.45 in just 5 days. That's $10,518.29 per day! We are looking for 9 super donors. Could you give $10,000? Or perhaps you feel the Lord prompting you to become one of 3 businesspeople who could give $5,000? Or one of 5 businesspeople who could contribute $2,500? If so, those donations would total $37,500. Then, we would need another 6 people to pledge $100/month for 12 months for a gift of $1,200. And another 12 people to pledge $50/month for 12 months for a gift of $600? Please, go to TheWorldview.com and click on Give on the top right. If you want to make it a monthly pledge, click on the recurring tab. Help fund this Christian newscast for another year with accurate news, relevant Bible verses, compelling soundbites, uplifting stories, and practical action steps. I can see the finish line from here. Go to TheWorldview.com and click on Give. Close And that's The Worldview on this Thursday, June 26th, in the year of our Lord 2025. Follow us on X or subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com.  Plus, you can get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. 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¡Prepárate! Se intensifican las lluvias en gran parte del país  Alertan por intentos de extorsión suplantando a personal de la SSa  Despega misión espacial de Axiom Space  con un récord de experimentos científicos  Más información en nuestro podcast

Axiom Space postpones launch further. Amazon's Project Kuiper readying second batch of satellites. Voyager Space going public. 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. Selected Reading Axiom Space (Axiom) Project Kuiper mission updates: The latest launch news as we deploy our satellite internet constellation (Amazon) Space and defense tech firm Voyager raises $382.8 million in US IPO (Reuters)  Voyager Announces Pricing of Initial Public Offering (BusinessWire) York Space Systems' Dragoon Mission Ready for Launch, First in 12-Satellite Constellation for Missile Warning and Warfighter Connectivity (PR Newswire) Rocket Lab Successfully Launches Second Mission for iQPS in Rapid 25 Day Turnaround (Rocket Lab)  USAF Test Pilot School pioneers space cyber test workshop (Edwards Air Force Base)  AST SpaceMobile Set to Join the U.S. Large-Cap Russell 1000® Index (BusinessWire) China is arming its space station with 'guard dogs.' They have good reason for it (Fast Company) SFL Missions Inc. Included on Team Awarded Moon Mapping Study Contract by European Space Agency (ESA) (BusinessWire) 'Tiangong Lecture' bridges Chinese astronauts and Hungarian students (CGTN) Starlink satellites are leaking radio signals that may ruin astronomy (New Scientist) Redwire Selected by NASA to Facilitate Biotechnology Research as Part of Historic International Human Spaceflight Mission (BusinessWire) NASA's PUNCH Releases Its First Images of Huge Eruptions from Sun (NASA) T-Minus Crew Survey Complete our annual audience survey before August 31. 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

NASA and Axiom Space mission managers discuss how they work together to enable private astronaut missions ahead of Axiom Mission 4's launch. HWHAP 388. 

Today we have Dr. Michael A. Schmidt, the founder, CEO, and Chief Scientific Officer of Sovaris Aerospace, a company focused on assessments and solutions applied to humans in space and extreme environments on Earth.  Michael is also a professor of aerospace medicine at the University of Central Florida College of Medicine, one of the few programs in the U.S. that offers a medical residency in aerospace medicine. Michael is known for his work pioneering the field of precision medicine. He uses molecular analytics, coupled with physiologic and behavioral assessments, to facilitate human performance and resilience on Earth as well as in the extreme environment of space. His work covers a spectrum from NASA, the NFL, the NBA, U.S. Olympic teams, Nike, SpaceX, Axiom Space, NASCAR, Special Operations, the Naval Submarine Medical Research Lab, the Mayo Clinic, and others. We had a long and fascinating conversation with Michael and decided to break the interview into two parts. This episode focuses on Michael's background and the cognitive and physical challenges astronauts experience in spaceflight. We also dive into the many ways that precision medicine is facilitating human performance and resilience here on Earth. In part two of our conversation, Michael talks about his work with NASA and SpaceX on the challenges of civilian spaceflight and the future of Mars exploration, including the construction of permanent colonies on the Moon and Mars. You won't want to miss that conversation. Show notes: [00:03:59] Dawn opens our interview mentioning that Michael grew up in Minnesota in a small farming community, asking if it's true that he sometimes had to do chores in 20- to 30-degree weather. [00:06:50] Dawn asks if it is true that Michael fell in love with science at a young age, even building telescopes at the age of 11. [00:08:00] Dawn asks Michael what it was that led him to become so fascinated with space specifically. [00:08:58] Dawn asks if Michael ever thought about becoming an astronaut. [00:10:09] Ken asks if it is true that Michael was a big reader as a child. [00:11:21] Dawn asks Michael to talk about his childhood athletic interests. [00:11:55] Dawn asks how it was that a high school quarterback from a small town in Minnesota ended up at university in the United Kingdom. [00:13:38] Ken asks Michael what years he worked at NASA Ames Research Center. [00:14:51] Ken mentions that when Michael was at NASA Ames, he did work collecting molecular and physiologic assessments of humans using NASA's 20-G centrifuge. Ken asks Michael to talk about the centrifuge and how he used it in his studies of hypergravity. [00:17:49] Ken comments on the fact that pieces of equipment like NASA's 20-G centrifuge are a precious scientific resource, and when they cease functioning, unfortunately, they are unlikely to be replaced. [00:19:40] Ken and Michael discuss the fact that microgravity, despite being one of the most pressing effects on astronaut health, is the one of the least addressed problems in human spaceflight. [00:21:48] Ken explains that Michael is the founder, CEO and Chief Scientific Officer of a company called Sovaris Aerospace, which is focused on assessments and solutions applied to humans in space and extreme environments on Earth. Ken asks Michael where the idea came from to found this company. [00:24:35] Dawn explains that since the human genome was first sequenced, there has been an acceleration of genome-based technologies that have made it possible to consider a person's genetic makeup, both in healthcare and optimizing performance. Dawn asks Michael to talk about the work he does applying genomics to human spaceflight. [00:28:52] Dawn asks about Michael's direction of the molecular profiling and precision medicine efforts for the Golden State Warriors during their record-breaking 73-9 season [00:32:57] Dawn mentions that Michael published a review in the journal Meta...

In this episode, we sit down with Eric Karp, former Naval Special Warfare operator and a pivotal contributor to the evolution of MCTI Research. Eric played a central role in the development and refinement of the DR5 model, a framework for thriving under pressure and uncertainty. Now with Axiom Space, Eric shares his insights on cultivating human potential and preparing individuals to navigate complexity and change.

ATMOS Space Cargo has secured new investment and has established a new French subsidiary in Strasbourg. German's Space Agency DLR has completed the qualification campaign for the Callisto reusable rocket demonstrator's Top Block. Axiom Space has signed an agreement with Germany's North Rhine-Westphalia, 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 Our guest today is Joshua Broom, the Head of Space at the UK Department for Business & Trade (DBT). You can connect with Joshua on LinkedIn. Selected Reading ATMOS Expands European Foundation with Expansion Ventures Investment and New French Subsidiary in Strasbourg. DLR Wraps Up Qualification of Key Callisto Rocket Element - European Spaceflight North Rhine-Westphalia and Axiom Space establish partnership Sidus Space and Saturn Satellite Networks Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Support Development of Next-Generation GEO Satellite Platform OSC Places Orders for Commercial COLA Gap Pathfinder Slingshot Aerospace Expands Global Footprint with New Canadian Headquarters in Ottawa USSF reinforces resilience of National missile warning architecture through SBIRS Survivable Endurable Evolution Operation Acceptance Science, industry, and advocacy groups unite in opposition to deep cuts to NASA science Station Maneuvers to Avoid Orbital Debris - NASA 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

NASA is planning to decommission the International Space Station by the end of 2030. The ISS, which began operations in 2000, is reaching the end of its lifespan and has become costly to maintain. NASA selected SpaceX to construct a vehicle that would “de-orbit” the football field-sized station, pushing it down into the atmosphere where it'll burn up safely over the Pacific ocean.So what comes next? So far, NASA has awarded contracts to private companies including Axiom Space, Blue Origin, Northrup Grumman, and Starlab to support the research and development for commercial space stations which would help facilitate future research in orbit, among their own space tourism offerings. Next year, NASA will certify one or more of these companies to build at least one space station, where it'll then become one of many customers to purchase services from the new facilities.Loren Grush, space reporter at Bloomberg News, joins Host Ira Flatow to discuss who's in the running and how future space stations could differ from the one we know today. She also talks about her recent trip to the headquarters of Vast, one of the companies competing for this contract, to learn more about its cryptocurrency origins and its high-level recruitments from NASA and Apple.Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on sciencefriday.com. Subscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.

NASA and Axiom Space experts discuss the lunar spacesuit Axiom is developing that astronauts will wear when they step foot on the Moon again during the Artemis III mission. HWHAP 379 

In this episode, we talk to Mick West, a passionate conspiracy debunker who, rather uniquely, proceeds with kindness and empathy as he unravels some of the key pseudoscience of our time. Of particular interest to us is the spate of relatively recent videos of UFOs/UAPs from the US Navy, among other sources. He's got a lot to say and took a deep dive into the phenomenon with us. Buckle up and share the weird and sometimes wacky world of "Not As They Seem!" with us! Get "Escaping the Rabbit Hole" on Amazon (Affiliate Link): https://amzn.to/3WQKIRm Headlines: • SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft to bring home astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams earlier than planned, swapping with the Axiom Space 4 mission's Endurance Dragon capsule • Asteroid 2024 YR4's chances of impacting Earth in 2032 slightly increase to a 2.2% chance of hitting our planet on December 22, 2032, according to the European Space Agency. The risk assessment has increased from a chance of 1.2% over the last week due to new observations, but there is still a 97.7% chance it will miss our planet • Putin replaces Roscosmos chief Yuri Borisov with 37-year-old Dmitry Bakunov, former deputy transport minister • Astrolab's FLEX Lunar Innovation Platform (FLIP) rover to replace NASA's canceled VIPER rover, hitching a ride on Griffin's lander to the Moon • The Trump administration's first weeks in office bring significant changes to NASA and the space industry, with acting administrator Janet Petro set to address the future of the agency Main Topic - UFOs/UAPs, Conspiracy Theories, and Critical Thinking: • Mick West's background in video game programming and his transition to debunking conspiracy theories • The importance of contrail science and debunking the chemtrails conspiracy theory • Psychological factors that lead people to believe in conspiracy theories, such as the need for uniqueness and the appeal of simple explanations • The role of social media and non-expert influencers in shaping public opinion on UFOs and other fringe topics • Analyzing recent UFO videos and the challenges of interpreting visual data without proper context or expertise • The potential impact of the Trump administration on UFO disclosure and the appointment of a "UFO/UAP czar" • Examining the claims of UFO whistleblowers like Luis Elizondo and David Grusch, and the lack of concrete evidence to support their assertions • The shift towards a distrust of science and academia, and the potential return to a belief in supernatural explanations • Debunking moon landing conspiracy theories and the importance of considering evidence from multiple sources • The potential consequences of hidden technology and the allure of "free energy" conspiracy theories • Mick West's book, "Escaping the Rabbit Hole: How to Debunk Conspiracy Theories Using Facts, Logic, and Respect," and its guidance on communicating with conspiracy theorists Hosts: Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik Guest: Mick West Download or subscribe to This Week in Space at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit

A live conversation about the state of the space industry with serial space entrepreneur Kam Ghaffarian, a co-founder of Axiom Space, Intuitive Machines, Quantum Space, and more, from the mainstage at Collision Conference in Toronto, Canada.This episode first published on June 26th, 2024. We meet: Dr. Kamal "Kam" GhaffarianCredits:This episode of SHIFT was produced by Jennifer Strong and Emma Cillekens, and it was mixed by Garret Lang, with original music from him and Jacob Gorski. Art by Meg Marco.

Kai and Kimberly host our weekly happy hour episode, “Economics on Tap,” live from the stage of WBUR CitySpace in Boston. We’ll dive into the biggest headlines making waves this week while sipping on our favorite drinks. Plus, Drew joins the stage to host a round of our favorite game, Half Full/Half Empty! Here’s everything we talked about today: “‘Washington Post’ won’t endorse in White House race for first time since 1980s” from NPR “Exclusive: Europe seeks to underpin Russia sanctions, fearing Trump overhaul” from Reuters “German finance minister warns of retaliation if U.S. kicks off trade war” from CNBC “American Airlines Cracks Down on ‘Gate Lice' With New Boarding System” from The New York Times “Axiom Space, Prada Unveil Spacesuit Design for Moon Return” from Axiom Space “Every Yankees vs. Dodgers World Series matchup in two charts” from CNN “Salem Mayor predicts another record-breaking year of Halloween tourism” from WBUR News Tweet from Tyler Perry at a Harris campaign rally “Last-minute Boston-themed Halloween costumes” from WBUR We can’t do this show without you. Send us your questions, comments or wild suggestions at makemesmart@marketplace.org or leave a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART!

Kai and Kimberly host our weekly happy hour episode, “Economics on Tap,” live from the stage of WBUR CitySpace in Boston. We’ll dive into the biggest headlines making waves this week while sipping on our favorite drinks. Plus, Drew joins the stage to host a round of our favorite game, Half Full/Half Empty! Here’s everything we talked about today: “‘Washington Post’ won’t endorse in White House race for first time since 1980s” from NPR “Exclusive: Europe seeks to underpin Russia sanctions, fearing Trump overhaul” from Reuters “German finance minister warns of retaliation if U.S. kicks off trade war” from CNBC “American Airlines Cracks Down on ‘Gate Lice' With New Boarding System” from The New York Times “Axiom Space, Prada Unveil Spacesuit Design for Moon Return” from Axiom Space “Every Yankees vs. Dodgers World Series matchup in two charts” from CNN “Salem Mayor predicts another record-breaking year of Halloween tourism” from WBUR News Tweet from Tyler Perry at a Harris campaign rally “Last-minute Boston-themed Halloween costumes” from WBUR We can’t do this show without you. Send us your questions, comments or wild suggestions at makemesmart@marketplace.org or leave a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART!