Podcasts about Boca Chica

Residents of Boca Chica, Texas, have voted to turn their community into a new official city called Starbase. This new municipality is tightly controlled by SpaceX leadership and most residents are SpaceX employees, which has raised concerns about the reemergence of company towns. In this Upzoned episode, Abby is joined by our Chief Technical Advisor Edward Erfurt to discuss the Strong Towns perspective on this story. ADDITIONAL SHOW NOTES “Elon Musk's company town: SpaceX employees vote to create ‘Starbase'” by Nick Robins-Early, The Guardian (May 2025). Abby Newsham (X/Twitter). Theme Music by Kemet the Phantom.

Texas approves Starbase's city status as the FAA greenlights increased SpaceX Super Heavy launches from Boca Chica. The German Federal Agency for Cartography and Geodesy has signed a seven-figure contract with Planet Labs. ClearSpace has successfully completed Phase 2 of the CLEAR mission for the UK's first Active Debris Removal (ADR) project, 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 SpaceX Starship Super Heavy Project at the Boca Chica Launch Site- Federal Aviation Administration Welcome to Starbase: Texas has a new city home to Elon Musk's SpaceX Planet Signs 7-Figure Contract Expansion with the German Government, Enabling Land and Water Management from Space  ClearSpace Completes Phase 2 of Mission CLEAR, Strengthening UK's Leadership in In-Orbit Services USSF strengthens Missile Warning Mission with FORGE Enterprise OPIR solution effort award- Space Systems Command  Star Catcher and Satlyt Partner to Unlock Scalable Edge Computing with On-Demand Orbital Energy Space Force eyeing international launch sites to increase 'resilience' - Breaking Defense ispace Completes Success 7 of Mission 2 Milestones Bringing the Moon to the Classroom- MDA Space T-Minus Crew Survey We want to hear from you! Please complete our 4 question survey. It'll help us get better and deliver you the most mission-critical space intel every day. Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at space@n2k.com to request more info. Want to join us for an interview? Please send your pitch to space-editor@n2k.com and include your name, affiliation, and topic proposal. T-Minus is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

durée : 00:03:06 - Un monde connecté - par : François Saltiel - Après une élection, la base de lancement de SpaceX (Starbase) est devenue une ville privée des États-Unis, une ville à la solde d'Elon Musk.

Alors que Tesla voit ses ventes dégringoler et que des rumeurs évoquent un possible remplacement d'Elon Musk à sa tête, une autre entreprise du milliardaire s'illustre dans un tout autre domaine. SpaceX poursuit sa course vers les étoiles… et vers le pouvoir local. Après avoir fêté son 250e lancement de satellites Starlink, l'entreprise vient de concrétiser un vieux rêve : transformer sa base de lancement Starbase, au Texas, en véritable commune. Située près de Boca Chica, à la frontière mexicaine, Starbase est un site clé pour SpaceX. Depuis 2019, c'est là que se déroulent tests et lancements de fusées, mais aussi de plus en plus d'activités sociales : infrastructures, santé, éducation… La base est devenue une ville de fait. Désormais, elle l'est aussi de droit.Début mai, les employés de SpaceX, seuls électeurs autorisés, ont voté à 212 voix contre 6 pour la création officielle de la commune. Le minimum requis était de 143 voix. À peine les résultats annoncés, un compte officiel sur X a été lancé pour la nouvelle ville de 4,5 km². Trois responsables ont été désignés : un maire et deux commissaires… tous salariés de l'entreprise. Une fois les résultats validés dans les prochaines semaines par les autorités du comté de Cameron, SpaceX pourrait gagner une autonomie bien plus large, notamment en matière de circulation, aménagement et sécurité locale. Jusqu'ici, la société devait obtenir l'autorisation du comté pour fermer des routes ou restreindre l'accès à certains secteurs. Cette formalité pourrait bientôt disparaître. Toutefois, le juge local, Eddie Trevino, prévient : « Tout changement aux procédures établies serait inutile. »Si Elon Musk célèbre l'événement comme une victoire stratégique – notamment contre la réglementation californienne, qu'il juge trop contraignante –, les critiques ne manquent pas. Bekah Hinojosa, militante écologiste, s'inquiète d'une « intensification des opérations » : plus de décharges illégales, plus de lancements polluants, et un impact accru sur les habitats naturels. SpaceX tente de rassurer, assurant que cette mutation ne modifiera en rien ses engagements environnementaux. Mais en toile de fond, une question s'impose : jusqu'où une entreprise privée peut-elle s'imposer comme une autorité publique ? Avec Starbase, Elon Musk expérimente une ville d'entreprise à l'américaine. Et ce laboratoire grandeur nature pourrait bien inspirer d'autres milliardaires. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Elon Musk kreeg van president Trump de taak om de overheid efficiënter te maken en werkte inmiddels duizenden Amerikaanse ambtenaren eruit. Redacteur Merijn de Waal zag de overeenkomsten met het Texaanse gehucht Boca Chica, dat Musk ook naar zijn hand zette, maar waar ze hem inmiddels zat zijn. Hoe lang mag Musk nog tekeer gaan in Amerika?Gast: Merijn de WaalPresentatie: Bram EndedijkRedactie: Cas ReijndersMontage: Gal Tsadok-HaiProductie: Rhea StroinkCoördinatie: Elze van DrielHeb je vragen, suggesties of ideeën over onze journalistiek? Mail dan naar onze redactie via podcast@nrc.nl.Zie het privacybeleid op https://art19.com/privacy en de privacyverklaring van Californië op https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Stories we're following this morning at Progress Texas:A ProPublica analysis reveals that unnecessary cases of sepsis resulting from second-trimester failed pregnancies has jumped 50% since Texas largely banned abortion procedures: https://www.propublica.org/article/texas-abortion-ban-sepsis-maternal-mortality-analysis...Congratulations to reproductive rights activist and advocate Amanda Zurawski, who has been named one of Time Magazine's Women Of The Year for 2025: https://time.com/7216391/amanda-zurawski-texas-reproductive-rights/As Senate Republicans begin standing up to Donald Trump's lies about Ukraine, John Cornyn remains timid and hesitant, and Ted Cruz remains oblivious: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-ukraine-zelensky-john-cornyn-thune-b2701516.htmlHundreds of firings of IRS employees in Austin are likely to result from the ongoing DOGE onslaught against federal agencies: https://www.kxan.com/news/texas-rep-doggett-confirms-austin-irs-workers-among-those-let-go-in-layoffs/State House Republicans have dropped their public school plan, complete with a private school voucher scam, that Rep. James Talarico calls "inadequate" and "insufficient": https://www.texastribune.org/2025/02/20/texas-house-school-vouchers/...While more Texas ISD's are adopting the religion-infused Bluebonnet Learning curriculum approved by SBOE last fall: https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/education/article/texas-school-districts-embrace-sunday-school-20175361.php...One of those is Conroe ISD, who have also lately slashed a popular and successful dual-language learning program: https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/education/article/conroe-isd-dual-language-20173087.phpTCEQ has unanimously denied requests to stop SpaceX from dumping toxic wastewater into Boca Chica wetlands: https://www.sacurrent.com/news/state-regulators-approve-elon-musks-spacex-to-release-wastewater-into-south-texas-wetlands-36790995...See a terrific short documentary on the impact that SpaceX has had on the South Texas communities it has invaded: https://youtu.be/5cZEZoa8rW0?si=tWPShQSD7a_XZAukThe Texas power grid has held through this cold snap, despite hitting 80,000 megawatts of demand for the first time in winter, sustained largely by battery storage of energy from sustainable sources: https://x.com/douglewinenergy/status/1892568345381388645?t=MzMJrglEsS9EAMafw40LRQ&s=03...While Houston's Centerpoint Energy, notorious for their flat-footed response to Hurricane Beryl last summer, cleared $1 billion in profit, even as they failed the Houston community: https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/energy-environment/2025/02/20/514385/centerpoint-profited-over-1-billion-in-2024-despite-hurricane-beryl-outages/We celebrate Black History Month throughout February! See a great essay on this year's celebration, happening amidst so much turmoil, and a listing of related events happening across Texas:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://progresstexas.org/blog/black-history-month-2025-celebrating-texas-culture⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...Check out a terrific essay for Black History Month by Progress Texas Institute Board Chair Louis Bedford:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://progresstexas.org/blog/trickle-down-diversity-doesn%E2%80%99t-work⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The merch to match your progressive values awaits at our web store! Goodies at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://store.progresstexas.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.We're loving the troll-free environment at BlueSky! Follow us there at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://bsky.app/profile/progresstexas.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Thanks for listening! Find our web store and other ways to support our important work at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://progresstexas.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

In dieser deutschen Folge von Space Café Radio spricht Torsten Kriening, Herausgeber von SpaceWatch.Global mit Christoph Seidler. Christoph Seidler (*1979) gehört zu den renommiertesten Raumfahrtjournalisten Deutschlands. Als Reporter des SPIEGEL kennt er Startrampen von Cape Canaveral bis Kourou, von Baikonur bis Boca Chica. Neben seiner journalistischen Tätigkeit hat er mehrere Sachbücher sowie einen Krimi veröffentlicht.Im Gespräch geht es um sein neues Buch "Armstrongs Erben". Christoph Seidler ist Wissenschaftsjournalist und Raumfahrtexperte, und gemeinsam mit Torsten Kriening diskutiert er die Bedeutung des neuen Wettlaufs zum Mond. Sie beleuchten die Rolle der europäischen und deutschen Raumfahrtpolitik sowie die zunehmende Bedeutung der Privatwirtschaft in der Raumfahrt. Dabei thematisieren sie die Chancen und Herausforderungen, die mit der Kommerzialisierung des Weltraums einhergehen.Ein weiterer Schwerpunkt des Gesprächs ist die Nachhaltigkeit in der Raumfahrt, insbesondere die Nutzung lokaler Ressourcen und die Vermeidung von Weltraummüll. Christoph Seidler gibt zudem eine Einschätzung zu den wissenschaftlichen Erkenntnissen, die durch die Erforschung des Mondes gewonnen werden könnten. Zum Abschluss werfen die beiden einen Blick auf die langfristige Zukunft der menschlichen Präsenz auf dem Mond.Christoph Seidler liefert in dieser Folge spannende Einblicke und neue Perspektiven auf diese faszinierenden Themen.Nützliche Links:Deutsche Nationale RaumfahrtstrategieBuch Link: Armstrongs ErbenSpace Café Radio brings you talks, interviews, and reports from the team of SpaceWatchers while out on the road. Each episode has a specific topic, unique content, and a personal touch. Enjoy the show, and let us know your thoughts at radio@spacewatch.globalWe love to hear from you. Send us your thought, comments, suggestions, love lettersYou can find us on: Spotify and Apple Podcast!Please visit us at SpaceWatch.Global, subscribe to our newsletters. Follow us on LinkedIn and X!

PREVIEW - SPACEX Colleague Bob Zimmerman presents what is immediately needed for the Boca Chica launch site - an increase in launch cycle frequency and a greatly expanded launch facility. More details tonight. 1900 Jules Verne

MCALLEN, Texas - Kathryn Lueders, general manager of Starbase says the local community means a big deal to SpaceX. Lueders gave the keynote speech at the Vistas from Texas seminar co-hosted by UT-Rio Grande Valley's Center for Border Economic Studies and the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas. Her presentation was titled: “SpaceX's presence and impact on the RGV economy.” The event was held at Rio Bank's headquarters in McAllen. “We're vested, right? We are here to stay, and we will be looking forward to many, many launches off of Boca Chica and really understanding and being part of this community,” Lueders said. In a power-point presentation, Lueders showed what she said was one of her favorite pictures, taken from the harbor. “If you go to Starbase, none of that hardware happens without the people that are there. When I started a little bit over a year ago, less than 2,000 SpaceXers were there. We're now up to about twenty-five, twenty-six hundred.” Depending on how the company's construction and maintenance contracts go, another 700 to 800 workers could be added, she said. “You can be a rocket scientist, an engineer from the Rio Grande Valley and stay in the Rio Grande Valley. But this is a community endeavor. We're not doing this without huge investment from the community and creating places where our people want to stay and live and continue to live… this is going to take all of us to really be able to grow this enterprise, to be able to conduct all the missions that we want to do.” Lueders continued: “So community is like a big deal for us. Sometimes you can be so focused on work. But I tell people, wear your SpaceX shirt out in the community. Now, behave yourself when you're wearing your SpaceX shirt out in the community. If you're going to go out to parties, maybe leave your shirt home for that day. But I am proud of the fact of how many people are out there and living in the community, and that we actually do a lot of things to be able to get the community to understand that we do care about the community.” Lueders ran through some of things SpaceX does to integrate its workers in the community. “We have a third Saturday, where employees… there's a new area where we go. Marisela (Cortez) finds this place, across the whole Valley, spreads it out, because it is important for us to be able to show up and show that we do care and want to help,” Lueders said. Marisela Cortez is external affairs manager at Starbase. She was present for Lueders' presentation at the Vistas from Texas seminar. “We also do this thing once a month where we invite employees to work with a local restaurant, and we kind of we pick their day off and so that all their revenues on that day off are from SpaceXers. And we kind of then allow the folks to be able to go experience a new restaurant, like in Harlingen or Brownsville,” Lueders said. “Sometimes when we have people from out of state… it's just getting them to that first place and feeling comfortable, and then they can start exploring the community themselves. We specifically do that type of event with our Starbasers at least once a month.” Lueders added: “We also look at, what are the other community and support organizations (we can help)? Obviously, Marisela doesn't have an unlimited budget for support, but she looks around. What are the key things that most impact communities, and how do we make sure that we are showing a presence there? Because obviously, we want people to understand we do feel like part of this community.”Go to www.riograndeguardian.com to read the latest border news stories and watch the latest news videos.

On December 17, 2024, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) granted SpaceX a modified license, paving the way for the next Starship test flight, expected as early as January 2025. This approval allows SpaceX to execute multiple launches using the Flight 7 mission profile without requiring a separate modification for each attempt. The decision was made after a thorough assessment to ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and licensing criteria. FAA Associate Administrator for Commercial Space Transportation Kelvin B. Coleman noted, “This license modification that we are issuing is well ahead of the Starship Flight 7 launch date and is another example of the FAA's commitment to enable safe space transportation.” The upcoming mission will see SpaceX's Starship and Super Heavy booster lift off from Boca Chica, Texas, before separating. The Super Heavy booster will return to the launch site for a catch attempt by the launch tower, while Starship will follow a suborbital trajectory, culminating in a water landing in the Indian Ocean west of Australia. This flight mirrors past missions but introduces upgraded vehicle configurations, which could enhance performance.

PREVIEW: SPACEX: Space historian Bob Zimmerman details SpaceX's proposed Starbase City development plans for Boca Chica and surrounding areas. More later. 1936 Roswell New Mexico

La logística para movilizar los 9.8 toneladas de cocaína decomisadas la semana pasada por la Dirección Nacional de Control de Drogas, fue rigurosamente diseñada por la red de narcotráfico que se envió desde Guatemala un contenedor vacío que sería llenado con el cargamento de cocaína que llegó a República Dominicana desde Suramérica para trasbordarla a Bélgica, principal puerta de entrada de narcóticos a Europa. Las autoridades de Honduras confirmaron que el contenedor identificado con el serial HLBU9354083 llegó vacío al puerto Santo Tomás de Castilla en Guatemala y luego trasladado a Puerto Barrios, en ese mismo país, donde entonces fue embarcado en el buque Scorpius con destino al muelle multimodal Punta Caucedo, en República Dominicana. El puerto de Santo Tomás de Castilla es un importante centro de operaciones comerciales y de contenedores, diseñado principalmente para el manejo de carga general, contenedores y granel, siendo uno de los más modernos de Guatemala. Está a unos dos kilómetros del Puerto de Barrios, lo que los hace prácticamente contiguos y se llega de uno al otro en unos 20 minutos. Este último puerto se utiliza fundamentalmente para embarcar bananos y otros productos agrícolas. La droga que se estaba trasbordando en Punta Caucedo se intentaba camuflar entre cajas de guineos.La Dirección de la Marina Mercante de Honduras confirma que durante ese trayecto el buque realizó una escala en Puerto Cortés, pero que el contenedor en cuestión no fue desembarcado. Las mismas autoridades confirman que el contenedor en cuestión sería trasbordado hacia la terminal portuaria de Antwerp (Amberes), Bélgica. Justamente es en ese proceso de trasbordo que la estructura de la red en República Dominicana fue sorprendida mientras traspasaba la droga al contenedor que había salido desde Guatemala. La unidad del Centro de Información y Coordinación Conjunta (CICC) de la Dirección Nacional de Control de Drogas (DNCD) detectó un movimiento inusual de personas trasbordando sacos con cuadros en formas de ladrillos desde un contenedor hasta el contenedor HLBU9354083 que había sido embarcado en Guatemala. El contenedor desde donde se estaban bajando los sacos con los paquetes de cocaína era el número FFAU454228, que había sido llevado el mismo día del decomiso, jueves 5 de diciembre, al puerto Caucedo en un camión rotulado con la autorización de penetrar a la instalación portuaria, siendo este el primero en ser intervenido por los agentes antinarcóticos. La unidad del CICC fue reforzada por la Dirección de Operaciones, la Dirección de Reacción Táctica (DRT), la Dirección Transnacional Contra el Narcotráfico (DTCN) y la División de la DNCD en Boca Chica con el Ministerio Público. Esto como medida de seguridad ante la posibilidad de que la banda responsable del movimiento de ese cargamento en territorio dominicano intentara una acción violenta en procura de recuperar la mercancía ilícita.En el primer contenedor, el que había sido llevado al puerto en un camión, fueron encontradas 200 pacas que contenían en total 5,989 paquetes de cocaína empacada en forma de ladrillo con un peso aproximado de un kilo cada una. Posteriormente, los agentes procedieron a inspeccionar el segundo contenedor, al que se estaba haciendo el trasbordo, detectando 108 pacas con similares características que las anteriores. Ahí fueron decomisados 3,598 paquetes de cocaína, por lo que el total general decomisado esa madrugada por la DNCD ascendió a 9,587 paquetes, el más grande golpe al narcotráfico en la historia del país y uno de los mayores del mundo. Investigación ampliadaLa investigación ha tenido que ampliar su rango de acción internacional, ya que el trasbordo de la cocaína se estaba haciendo en un muelle dominicano, lo cual implica la existencia de una poderosa estructura responsable de esa misión. El contenedor al que se estaba haciendo el trasbordo provenía de Guatemala, según el VTL aduanal (Verificación de Tránsito y Logística), estimándose que el uso com

We're experimenting and would love to hear from you!In this episode of 'Discover Daily', we explore SpaceX's ambitious plans to transform its Starbase facility in Boca Chica, Texas, into a fully-fledged city. The company has formally requested incorporation, envisioning a self-sufficient community complete with housing, schools, and sustainable energy solutions, marking a significant evolution from a mere launch site to a potential space-age company townWe then elve into an innovative $6 billion initiative by UK-based startup Real Ice to combat Arctic ice loss. Using underwater drone technology, the company has demonstrated promising results in controlled tests, increasing ice thickness by up to 31 inches. However, the project faces significant challenges in scaling up to address the vast Arctic Ocean, which has been experiencing ice decline at an alarming rate of 13% per decade since 1979The episode's main feature discusses a groundbreaking mathematical solution to the famous 'moving sofa problem' that has puzzled experts since 1966. Mathematician Jineon Baek from Yonsei University has provided a 100-plus page proof confirming the optimality of Gerver's sofa shape, a theoretical construct with an area of approximately 2.2195 units. This solution has potential applications in robotics, automated systems, and architectural design, demonstrating how abstract mathematical problems can lead to practical real-world applications.From Perplexity's Discover Feed: https://www.perplexity.ai/page/musks-starbase-may-become-new-1tQNVZEzTD2sAhr5DKYasAhttps://www.perplexity.ai/page/arctic-refreezing-plan-I8zI9QObRJuttHbB9qJ1vAhttps://www.perplexity.ai/page/moving-sofa-problem-solved-pQZ2JyfNRPq2sfpzU58LHwPerplexity is the fastest and most powerful way to search the web. Perplexity crawls the web and curates the most relevant and up-to-date sources (from academic papers to Reddit threads) to create the perfect response to any question or topic you're interested in. Take the world's knowledge with you anywhere. Available on iOS and Android Join our growing Discord community for the latest updates and exclusive content. Follow us on: Instagram Threads X (Twitter) YouTube Linkedin

Agentes de la Dirección Nacional de Control de Drogas, quien en conjunto con otros organismos, decomisaron este viernes el mayor cargamento de cocaína de la historia de la República Dominicana y la Región del Caribe, con una cantidad que supera las 9.5 toneladas de droga durante un operativo en el Puerto Multimodal Caucedo de Boca Chica, provincia Santo Domingo.

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: Good space industry news from Texas including a win in court against Leftists trying to stop SpaceX from launching anything from Boca Chica; Firefly's lunar rover may launch in January, and; AST SpaceMobile of Midland is getting competition for the cellphone from satellites business from SpaceX's Starlink. See Bob Zimmerman's behindtheblack.com for these and more stories.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.More review of pre-filed bills for the upcoming Texas legislative session.Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar transfers of $5.5 billion to State Highway and Rainy Day Funds.Trump transition team signs modified White House agreement, without government technology used last time to spy on the team.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

Title: Trump's Victory Could Boost Elon Musk's Mars Dreams Introduction: The election of Donald Trump as the 45th President of the United States is expected to significantly impact the American space program, particularly Elon Musk's ambitious plans to send humans to Mars. According to sources familiar with the emerging space policy agenda, NASA's Artemis program may shift its focus more directly toward Mars under Trump's leadership. Three key questions to be answered: Musk's Support for Trump and Its Implications: Elon Musk has been an outspoken supporter of Donald Trump, contributing $119 million to his White House bid. Musk's endorsement of Trump has successfully elevated the importance of space policy during the presidential transition. The Trump administration is expected to prioritize a more direct approach to Mars exploration, potentially accelerating the timeline for sending humans to the Red Planet. Regulatory Changes and Their Impact on SpaceX: Under a Trump presidency, SpaceX may benefit from reduced regulatory hurdles, particularly at the Federal Aviation Administration's commercial space office. NASA is expected to favor fixed-price contracts that place greater responsibility on private companies while scaling back over-budget programs. The shift in contracting approach could have significant implications for NASA's Space Launch System (SLS) rocket, potentially leading to a restructuring or streamlining of the program. Musk's Ambitious Mars Timeline: Elon Musk has outlined an ambitious timeline for reaching Mars, including landing a Starship on the Red Planet by 2026 and launching a crewed mission four years later. Many industry experts view this timeline as overly optimistic and improbable, given the technical challenges associated with safely landing a spacecraft on Mars and establishing a sustainable human presence. Environmental Concerns and Legal Challenges: The development of SpaceX's Starship rocket at the Boca Chica launch site in Texas has raised environmental concerns, with evidence suggesting that launches have a detrimental impact on the surrounding wetlands and wildlife. The Center for Biological Diversity and local environmental organizations are currently suing the FAA for failing to conduct a comprehensive environmental impact statement before permitting SpaceX to launch Starship from the site. If regulators take a more lenient approach under the Trump administration, the courts may assume a more prominent role in enforcing environmental regulations. The Future of American Space Exploration: The potential for increased collaboration between NASA and private companies like SpaceX could accelerate the development of technologies and infrastructure necessary for human missions to Mars. However, the exploration of Mars is an enormously complex and expensive endeavor that will require sustained political support, robust funding, and close collaboration among various stakeholders. As the Trump administration takes shape, the specifics of its space policy agenda will become clearer, providing a more definitive picture of how it intends to support and shape the future of American space exploration. Conclusion: The election of Donald Trump represents an important inflection point in the history of space exploration, particularly for Elon Musk's ambitious plans to send humans to Mars. As the new administration begins to shape its space policy agenda, the world will be watching closely to see how the United States chooses to pursue this grand vision of human exploration beyond Earth.

A Houston-area nonprofit that helped thousands find a new life in the U.S. disappears. A new investigation reveals surprising answers about what happened to the Alliance.More international students than ever before are studying in the U.S., and among the top destinations are the University of North Texas and UT Dallas.How a much-talked-about Department of Government […] The post SpaceX backs out of Boca Chica Beach land swap appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: Texas offers up use of its new Starr County ranch for Trump's deportation efforts and Abbott thumbs his nose at Biden/Harris, adds more buoy barriers in the Rio Grande. Trump's new “border czar” Tom Homan reveals how military will be used for mass deportations, dispelling liberal speculation.Tony Gonzales, Chip Roy clash over mass deportation plans. This will be the big battle inside the GOP and inside the country. Plan: Work out the kinks and get the system working well with the criminals and then, ramp it up for all who have entered illegally including the fake asylum app people.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.Texas Tech regents ask Governor Abbott for permission to break Texas law in paying athletes because they predict the legislature will change the law next year! Who are these people and what warped sense of the Rule of Laws and civic integrity do they have?SpaceX launches show the power of freedom – get government out of the way! Flights into Brownsville sold out prior to SpaceX's sixth test flight of Starship/Superheavy.FAA approves revised launch rate for Boca Chica; schedules public meetings locals better start showing up because so far they have abandoned the playing field to the radical Left: “SpaceX does not help humanity; it's a sci-fi fantasy for the rich and powerful,” Josette Hinojosa, with South Texas Environmental Justice Network, partly said in a statement. “Elon Musk inviting Trump to watch our low-income community used as a testing site for rocket explosions is a blatant example of white supremacy.“Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

Watch SpaceX Starship's sixth flight test launching from SpaceX's rocket development site in Boca Chica, Texas.

Starship's sixth success - sorta. FAA environmental review. NASA moves ahead with SpaceX and Blue Origin lunar lander missions. Airbus CEO urges the European space industry to rally. And more. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our weekly intelligence roundup, Signals and Space, and you'll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow T-Minus on LinkedIn and Instagram. T-Minus Guest Our guest today is Aniello Violetti, Space Attaché for the Italian Embassy who we caught up with at the Beyond Earth Symposium.  You can connect with Aniello on LinkedIn, and learn more about the Italian Embassy on their website or LinkedIn.  Selected Reading Starship's Sixth Flight Test (SpaceX) SpaceX Starship Super Heavy Project at the Boca Chica Launch Site (Federal Aviation Administration)  NASA Plans to Assign Missions for Two Future Artemis Cargo Landers (NASA)  Aerospace firms urge more European collaboration ahead of Trump return (Reuters)  Exclusive: Exolaunch to deploy satellites with new universal adapter in 2026 (SpaceNews) China's space industry giant tests major component of carrier rocket model (ChinaDaily)  Aalyria and iSEE Partner to Deliver Best-in-Class Space Traffic Management Solution (Business Wire)  Space Machines Company Selects LeoLabs to Support Australian-Indian Space Sustainability Mission (LeoLabs)  Orion Space Solutions to expand its work demonstrating refueling in space capabilities for U.S. Space Force (PR Newswire)  Link 16, Lasers Provide Top Comms on Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (Defense.gov) 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

Watch SpaceX Starship's sixth flight test launching from SpaceX's rocket development site in Boca Chica, Texas.

Plus, the Texas State Board of Education approved a Bible-infused curriculum for elementary schools and Spacex had a successful rocket launch in Boca Chica on Tuesday.

Astronomy Daily - The Podcast: S03E211Welcome to Astronomy Daily, your trusted source for the latest in space and Astronomy. I'm your host, Anna, and today we have a thrilling lineup of stories that will take you from the edge of space to the depths of the ocean.Highlights:- Starship's 6th Test Flight: Explore SpaceX's sixth Starship test flight from Boca Chica, Texas. Delve into the mission's mixed results as the booster faced challenges, yet the Starship upper stage excelled in space, showcasing its capabilities for future orbital missions.- Rocket Launch Bonanza: Get ready for an action-packed week with multiple launches. Rocket Lab leads with missions from Virginia and New Zealand, while SpaceX, Roscosmos, and Blue Origin join the global launch frenzy, each with their unique missions and goals.- UAP Investigations: Dive into the Pentagon's UFO Investigation Office's latest update to the Senate. Discover the scientific rigor applied to puzzling cases and the progress made in explaining famous incidents, while acknowledging the mystery that still surrounds some reports.- Lunar Traffic Jams: Uncover the emerging challenges of lunar traffic management as spacecraft from multiple nations navigate the crowded orbits around the Moon. Learn about the informal coordination efforts and the call for a formal international protocol.- Rocket Lab's Neutron Rocket: Discover Rocket Lab's ambitious plans for the Neutron rocket, targeting a mid-2025 debut. Explore the engineering marvels of this partially reusable vehicle and its potential to revolutionize launch capacity.For more cosmic updates, visit our website at astronomydaily.io. Sign up for our free Daily newsletter to stay informed on all things space. Join our community on social media by searching for #AstroDailyPod on Facebook, X, YouTube, Tumblr, and TikTok. Share your thoughts and connect with fellow space enthusiasts.Thank you for tuning in. This is Anna signing off. Until next time, keep exploring the cosmos and stay curious about the wonders of our universe.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/astronomy-daily-the-podcast--5648921/support.

掠著矣！ ft. 阿錕 (20241023) 火箭若是轉來發射台，而且去予掠著，會按怎？這是頭一擺發生 ê 代誌，就發生 tī 10 工前 SpaceX ê Starship 火箭 ùi 美國 德州 Boca Chica ê 發射台 出去了後。照計畫，星艦火箭 分離，頂節降落 tī 太平洋。上特別 ê 部份是下節火箭，超級重型推進器 12 號，tī 7 分鐘後 去予發射台掠著矣！掠著火箭通重複使用，是一款足新 ê 技術，按呢會當降低火箭 ê 飛行成本。未來 NASA 可能 會送 星艦火箭 到 地球軌道、月球、甚至 其他行星。 ——— 這是 NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day ê 台語文 podcast 原文版：https://apod.nasa.gov/ 台文版：https://apod.tw/ 今仔日 ê 文章： https://apod.tw/daily/20241023/ 影像：SpaceX 音樂：P!SCO - 鼎鼎 聲優：阿錕 翻譯：An-Li Tsai (NSYSU) 原文：https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap241023.html Powered by Firstory Hosting

On this episode, we take a look at how the space workforce of the future will be educated and, perhaps more importantly, engaged with Dr. Rick Jenet of Expanding Frontiers. Located in Brownsville, Texas, just a stone's throw away from SpaceX's Starbase, expanding Frontiers works with underprivileged communities to bring them into 21st-century space-related trades and to encourage individual entrepreneurship. Dr. Jenet has a fascinating history as well, attending MIT as an undergraduate and earning his PhD in astrophysics from Caltech, then progressing through his work at various places, including NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, before founding Expanding Frontiers. Join us! Headlines: - Voyager 1 spacecraft uses backup radio system from 1977, and last utilized in 1981, to phone home after a recent glitch - China aims to conduct a Mars sample return mission before NASA, potentially launching in 2028 - Boeing considers selling its space division, excluding SLS contracts, as part of a restructuring effort Main Topic - The Spacer Pipeline with Dr. Rick Jenet: - Dr. Jenet's journey from MIT and Caltech to founding Expanding Frontiers in South Texas - The importance of giving back to the community and fostering a culture of innovation - Stargate: The first building at SpaceX's Boca Chica facility, a collaboration with Dr. Jenet's team - Expanding Frontiers' programs for students and aspiring entrepreneurs: - Space Entrepreneur Summer Academy: Introducing high school students to space entrepreneurship - Space Settlement Design Tournament: Industry simulation for students to design space settlements - Space Coders: Internship program focused on coding for space industry projects - Tech Trek: Developing programming for entrepreneurs working on space-related technology - Expanding Frontier Space Tech Pitch Competition: Showcasing startups utilizing NASA technology - The role of funding from local, state, and federal sources, as well as sponsorships, in sustaining non-profit organizations like Expanding Frontiers - Future plans for Expanding Frontiers, including the development of a space innovation corridor from Brownsville to Houston - The importance of continued support and funding for programs that promote STEM education and entrepreneurship in the space industry Hosts: Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik Guest: Fredrick (Rick) Jenet Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: veeam.com

On this episode, we take a look at how the space workforce of the future will be educated and, perhaps more importantly, engaged with Dr. Rick Jenet of Expanding Frontiers. Located in Brownsville, Texas, just a stone's throw away from SpaceX's Starbase, expanding Frontiers works with underprivileged communities to bring them into 21st-century space-related trades and to encourage individual entrepreneurship. Dr. Jenet has a fascinating history as well, attending MIT as an undergraduate and earning his PhD in astrophysics from Caltech, then progressing through his work at various places, including NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, before founding Expanding Frontiers. Join us! Headlines: - Voyager 1 spacecraft uses backup radio system from 1977, and last utilized in 1981, to phone home after a recent glitch - China aims to conduct a Mars sample return mission before NASA, potentially launching in 2028 - Boeing considers selling its space division, excluding SLS contracts, as part of a restructuring effort Main Topic - The Spacer Pipeline with Dr. Rick Jenet: - Dr. Jenet's journey from MIT and Caltech to founding Expanding Frontiers in South Texas - The importance of giving back to the community and fostering a culture of innovation - Stargate: The first building at SpaceX's Boca Chica facility, a collaboration with Dr. Jenet's team - Expanding Frontiers' programs for students and aspiring entrepreneurs: - Space Entrepreneur Summer Academy: Introducing high school students to space entrepreneurship - Space Settlement Design Tournament: Industry simulation for students to design space settlements - Space Coders: Internship program focused on coding for space industry projects - Tech Trek: Developing programming for entrepreneurs working on space-related technology - Expanding Frontier Space Tech Pitch Competition: Showcasing startups utilizing NASA technology - The role of funding from local, state, and federal sources, as well as sponsorships, in sustaining non-profit organizations like Expanding Frontiers - Future plans for Expanding Frontiers, including the development of a space innovation corridor from Brownsville to Houston - The importance of continued support and funding for programs that promote STEM education and entrepreneurship in the space industry Hosts: Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik Guest: Fredrick (Rick) Jenet Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: veeam.com

On this episode, we take a look at how the space workforce of the future will be educated and, perhaps more importantly, engaged with Dr. Rick Jenet of Expanding Frontiers. Located in Brownsville, Texas, just a stone's throw away from SpaceX's Starbase, expanding Frontiers works with underprivileged communities to bring them into 21st-century space-related trades and to encourage individual entrepreneurship. Dr. Jenet has a fascinating history as well, attending MIT as an undergraduate and earning his PhD in astrophysics from Caltech, then progressing through his work at various places, including NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, before founding Expanding Frontiers. Join us! Headlines: - Voyager 1 spacecraft uses backup radio system from 1977, and last utilized in 1981, to phone home after a recent glitch - China aims to conduct a Mars sample return mission before NASA, potentially launching in 2028 - Boeing considers selling its space division, excluding SLS contracts, as part of a restructuring effort Main Topic - The Spacer Pipeline with Dr. Fredrick Jenet: - Dr. Jenet's journey from MIT and Caltech to founding Expanding Frontiers in South Texas - The importance of giving back to the community and fostering a culture of innovation - Stargate: The first building at SpaceX's Boca Chica facility, a collaboration with Dr. Jenet's team - Expanding Frontiers' programs for students and aspiring entrepreneurs: - Space Entrepreneur Summer Academy: Introducing high school students to space entrepreneurship - Space Settlement Design Tournament: Industry simulation for students to design space settlements - Space Coders: Internship program focused on coding for space industry projects - Tech Trek: Developing programming for entrepreneurs working on space-related technology - Expanding Frontier Space Tech Pitch Competition: Showcasing startups utilizing NASA technology - The role of funding from local, state, and federal sources, as well as sponsorships, in sustaining non-profit organizations like Expanding Frontiers - Future plans for Expanding Frontiers, including the development of a space innovation corridor from Brownsville to Houston - The importance of continued support and funding for programs that promote STEM education and entrepreneurship in the space industry Hosts: Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik Guest: Fredrick (Rick) Jenet Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: veeam.com

On this episode, we take a look at how the space workforce of the future will be educated and, perhaps more importantly, engaged with Dr. Rick Jenet of Expanding Frontiers. Located in Brownsville, Texas, just a stone's throw away from SpaceX's Starbase, expanding Frontiers works with underprivileged communities to bring them into 21st-century space-related trades and to encourage individual entrepreneurship. Dr. Jenet has a fascinating history as well, attending MIT as an undergraduate and earning his PhD in astrophysics from Caltech, then progressing through his work at various places, including NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, before founding Expanding Frontiers. Join us! Headlines: - Voyager 1 spacecraft uses backup radio system from 1977, and last utilized in 1981, to phone home after a recent glitch - China aims to conduct a Mars sample return mission before NASA, potentially launching in 2028 - Boeing considers selling its space division, excluding SLS contracts, as part of a restructuring effort Main Topic - The Spacer Pipeline with Dr. Rick Jenet: - Dr. Jenet's journey from MIT and Caltech to founding Expanding Frontiers in South Texas - The importance of giving back to the community and fostering a culture of innovation - Stargate: The first building at SpaceX's Boca Chica facility, a collaboration with Dr. Jenet's team - Expanding Frontiers' programs for students and aspiring entrepreneurs: - Space Entrepreneur Summer Academy: Introducing high school students to space entrepreneurship - Space Settlement Design Tournament: Industry simulation for students to design space settlements - Space Coders: Internship program focused on coding for space industry projects - Tech Trek: Developing programming for entrepreneurs working on space-related technology - Expanding Frontier Space Tech Pitch Competition: Showcasing startups utilizing NASA technology - The role of funding from local, state, and federal sources, as well as sponsorships, in sustaining non-profit organizations like Expanding Frontiers - Future plans for Expanding Frontiers, including the development of a space innovation corridor from Brownsville to Houston - The importance of continued support and funding for programs that promote STEM education and entrepreneurship in the space industry Hosts: Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik Guest: Fredrick (Rick) Jenet Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: veeam.com

SpaceX successfully held its fifth Starship flight test on Sunday morning from Boca Chica, Texas. SpaceX's Falcon Heavy launched NASA's Europa Clipper from Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Monday. The Federal Aviation Administration has authorized SpaceX's Falcon 9 to return to regular flight operations. NASA's SpaceX Crew-8 return from the International Space Station has been postponed until no earlier than 3:05 a.m., Friday, Oct. 18, and more. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our weekly intelligence roundup, Signals and Space, and you'll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow T-Minus on LinkedIn and Instagram. T-Minus Guest Our guest today is Wanjiku Kanjumba, CEO and chairwoman of Vicillion. You can connect with Wanjiku on LinkedIn, and learn more about the Omega Spaceport on their website. Selected Reading SpaceX  Solar Arrays on NASA's Europa Clipper Fully Deployed in Space US FAA approves SpaceX Falcon 9 return to flight after mishap probe- Reuters NASA, SpaceX Continue Evaluating Weather for Crew-8 Return Space Development Agency Award Continues Iridium's Commercial Innovation Delivery Strategy for Government D-Orbit Secures €119.6M Contract with ESA to enter the In-Orbit Servicing market in GEO ESA's Moonlight programme: Pioneering the path for lunar exploration  Vast Announces Haven-2, Its Proposed Space Station Designed To Succeed The International Space Station (ISS) French telecom startup Constellation Technologies & Operations raises €9.3 million to offer internet access from space France Joins Space Multinational Force – OPERATION OLYMPIC DEFENDER  Sidus Space Receives FCC Approval for Remote Sensing Satellite Micro Constellation License, Expanding Footprint in Low Earth Orbit- Business Wire Inversion Receives Re-entry License From the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)- Business Wire Atmospheric phenomenon Steve spotted over south-east SA following Aurora Australis - ABC News 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

US Space Force's secretive X-37B is prepped to perform some fancy new maneuvers to alter its orbit and dump its service module before carrying on with more mysterious work. Elon Musk's spacecraft manufacturing company, SpaceX, made engineering history Sunday morning by achieving the first-ever catch of a spaceship's booster returning to the Boca Chica, Texas launch site.  October 14th 2024   ---  Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Ray Appleton Show' on all platforms:   ---    'The Ray Appleton Show' is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts.    ---  'The Ray Appleton Show'   Weekdays 11 AM -2 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 KMJ    | Website  | Facebook | Podcast |   -  Everything KMJ   KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Starliner is back and, by all accounts, could have returned with its crew had it been necessary. However, with NASA's "safety forward" approach prevailing, the spacecraft landed uncrewed on September 6, three months after it docked with the International Space Station. Now, the work begins to try to solve the problems- largely software changes, dealing with balky thrusters, and helium leaks- so that the Starliner Crew 1 can fly next year. But how did we get here? What's NASA's take on the latest Starliner mission? And, perhaps above all, how will Boeing approach the program moving ahead? We'll bring you the latest and greatest--and fear not, we have Tariq here to keep us fair--on what's going on with Boeing's Starliner CST-100 spacecraft. Headlines • For the first time, a commercial crew flew above low Earth orbit on SpaceX's Polaris Dawn mission, setting records for the highest spaceflight by female astronauts and the first commercial spacewalk by anyone. • The FAA says it won't clear SpaceX's Starship Flight 5 from Boca Chica, Texas until November due to environmental concerns, frustrating SpaceX as they aim to conduct orbital refueling tests and prepare for lunar missions. Starliner's Return and Future • Boeing's Starliner spacecraft finally returned on September 6th, three months after it launched, facing challenges such as thruster overheating, and in some cases outright fgailure, and a GPS dropout during reentry. • Rod and Tariq discuss the cultural differences between Boeing and SpaceX, with SpaceX embracing a more iterative, failure-tolerant approach that allowed them to innovate faster. • They debate whether Boeing's traditional aerospace culture and cost-cutting measures contributed to Starliner's issues and examined the effects of the company's lack of transparency during the mission. • Despite the challenges, Starliner demonstrated its ability to survive an extended mission and NASA remains confident that Boeing will fly out its Commercial Crew contract. • The future of Starliner may involve private missions to upcoming commercial space stations, but standardizing spacesuits across different spacecraft will be crucial for crew safety. • While Starliner faced setbacks, Rod and Tariq emphasize the importance of having multiple crew transportation systems to ensure continuous access to space. Hosts: Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit

Starliner is back and, by all accounts, could have returned with its crew had it been necessary. However, with NASA's "safety forward" approach prevailing, the spacecraft landed uncrewed on September 6, three months after it docked with the International Space Station. Now, the work begins to try to solve the problems- largely software changes, dealing with balky thrusters, and helium leaks- so that the Starliner Crew 1 can fly next year. But how did we get here? What's NASA's take on the latest Starliner mission? And, perhaps above all, how will Boeing approach the program moving ahead? We'll bring you the latest and greatest--and fear not, we have Tariq here to keep us fair--on what's going on with Boeing's Starliner CST-100 spacecraft. Headlines: • For the first time, a commercial crew flew above low Earth orbit on SpaceX's Polaris Dawn mission, setting records for the highest spaceflight by female astronauts and the first commercial spacewalk by a female astronaut. • The FAA says it won't clear SpaceX's Starship Flight 5 from Boca Chica, Texas until November due to environmental concerns, frustrating SpaceX as they aim to conduct refueling tests and prepare for lunar missions. Main Topic: Starliner's Return and Future • Boeing's Starliner spacecraft finally returned on September 6th, three months after it launched, facing challenges such as thruster failures, overheating, and a GPS dropout during the flight. • Rod and Tariq discuss the cultural differences between Boeing and SpaceX, with SpaceX embracing a more iterative, failure-tolerant approach that allowed them to innovate faster. • They debate whether Boeing's traditional aerospace culture and cost-cutting measures contributed to Starliner's issues and the company's lack of transparency during the mission. • Despite the challenges, Starliner demonstrated its ability to survive an extended mission and NASA remains confident that Boeing will fly out its Commercial Crew contract. • The future of Starliner may involve private missions to upcoming commercial space stations, but standardizing spacesuits across different spacecraft will be crucial for crew safety. • While Starliner faced setbacks, Rod and Tariq emphasize the importance of having multiple crew transportation systems to ensure continuous access to space. Hosts: Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit

Starliner is back and, by all accounts, could have returned with its crew had it been necessary. However, with NASA's "safety forward" approach prevailing, the spacecraft landed uncrewed on September 6, three months after it docked with the International Space Station. Now, the work begins to try to solve the problems- largely software changes, dealing with balky thrusters, and helium leaks- so that the Starliner Crew 1 can fly next year. But how did we get here? What's NASA's take on the latest Starliner mission? And, perhaps above all, how will Boeing approach the program moving ahead? We'll bring you the latest and greatest--and fear not, we have Tariq here to keep us fair--on what's going on with Boeing's Starliner CST-100 spacecraft. Headlines • For the first time, a commercial crew flew above low Earth orbit on SpaceX's Polaris Dawn mission, setting records for the highest spaceflight by female astronauts and the first commercial spacewalk by anyone. • The FAA says it won't clear SpaceX's Starship Flight 5 from Boca Chica, Texas until November due to environmental concerns, frustrating SpaceX as they aim to conduct orbital refueling tests and prepare for lunar missions. Starliner's Return and Future • Boeing's Starliner spacecraft finally returned on September 6th, three months after it launched, facing challenges such as thruster overheating, and in some cases outright fgailure, and a GPS dropout during reentry. • Rod and Tariq discuss the cultural differences between Boeing and SpaceX, with SpaceX embracing a more iterative, failure-tolerant approach that allowed them to innovate faster. • They debate whether Boeing's traditional aerospace culture and cost-cutting measures contributed to Starliner's issues and examined the effects of the company's lack of transparency during the mission. • Despite the challenges, Starliner demonstrated its ability to survive an extended mission and NASA remains confident that Boeing will fly out its Commercial Crew contract. • The future of Starliner may involve private missions to upcoming commercial space stations, but standardizing spacesuits across different spacecraft will be crucial for crew safety. • While Starliner faced setbacks, Rod and Tariq emphasize the importance of having multiple crew transportation systems to ensure continuous access to space. Hosts: Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit

Starliner is back and, by all accounts, could have returned with its crew had it been necessary. However, with NASA's "safety forward" approach prevailing, the spacecraft landed uncrewed on September 6, three months after it docked with the International Space Station. Now, the work begins to try to solve the problems- largely software changes, dealing with balky thrusters, and helium leaks- so that the Starliner Crew 1 can fly next year. But how did we get here? What's NASA's take on the latest Starliner mission? And, perhaps above all, how will Boeing approach the program moving ahead? We'll bring you the latest and greatest--and fear not, we have Tariq here to keep us fair--on what's going on with Boeing's Starliner CST-100 spacecraft. Headlines: • For the first time, a commercial crew flew above low Earth orbit on SpaceX's Polaris Dawn mission, setting records for the highest spaceflight by female astronauts and the first commercial spacewalk by a female astronaut. • The FAA says it won't clear SpaceX's Starship Flight 5 from Boca Chica, Texas until November due to environmental concerns, frustrating SpaceX as they aim to conduct refueling tests and prepare for lunar missions. Main Topic: Starliner's Return and Future • Boeing's Starliner spacecraft finally returned on September 6th, three months after it launched, facing challenges such as thruster failures, overheating, and a GPS dropout during the flight. • Rod and Tariq discuss the cultural differences between Boeing and SpaceX, with SpaceX embracing a more iterative, failure-tolerant approach that allowed them to innovate faster. • They debate whether Boeing's traditional aerospace culture and cost-cutting measures contributed to Starliner's issues and the company's lack of transparency during the mission. • Despite the challenges, Starliner demonstrated its ability to survive an extended mission and NASA remains confident that Boeing will fly out its Commercial Crew contract. • The future of Starliner may involve private missions to upcoming commercial space stations, but standardizing spacesuits across different spacecraft will be crucial for crew safety. • While Starliner faced setbacks, Rod and Tariq emphasize the importance of having multiple crew transportation systems to ensure continuous access to space. Hosts: Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit

PREVIEW: SPACEX: FAA: STARSHIP: Conversation with colleague Eric Berger of Ars Technica re the cost of the FAA-mandated delays in testing Starship/Super Heavy from Boca Chica. More tonight. 1951

SPACEX: Boca Chica and the slow-walking FAA. Bob Zimmerman BehindtheBlack.com https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/essays-and-commentaries/faa-releases-proposed-environmental-assessment-of-boca-chica-permitting-more-starship-superheavy-launches/ 1955

GOOD EVENING. The show begins in the State Department, asking what sort of foreign policy for the second term of either candidate. To China, to Venezuela, to the USA. To Israel, to Iran, to Central Asia, to Lebanon. To Ottawa, to DC, to Boca Chica, to ISS, to Paris and London for the vote, to Eurasia and Gazprom. undated England

GOOD EVENING. The show begins in Cambria and Beaver counties in Pennsylvania, where the 2024 election will be decided along with other rural counties in the #Keystone State. To Nashville, to Philadelphia, to Alabama, to Chicago, Baltimore, Boca Chica, Troy, Athens, Sparta. To Sacramento, to Campania Italy, to SCOTUS. 1778 Rome

GOOD EVENING. The show begins in 1944 with Ike visiting the 101st Airborne the afternoon of the 5th. To Lebanon, Manila, South China Sea, Singapore, Indo-Pacific. To Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach, London, Occitanie, Brussels, Far side of the moon, Boca Chica, Texas. 1958

GGOOD EVENING: The show begins in Gaza, expressing doubts about the effectiveness of diplomacy in the region. We then move to campuses across the United States, wishing the Class of 2024 well after a challenging year marked by the pandemic, disorder, and issues related to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), as well as the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Next, we visit Shanghai to discuss the sharp decline in business activity. From there, we turn our attention to the US Navy and its data management practices. The focus then shifts to Brussels, Beijing, Shanghai, the Scarborough Shoal, Boca Chica, and Cape Canaveral. We also visit Albi in the South of France and Damascus, Syria, among other topics to be covered . 1942 USS Maryland

GOOD EVENING: The show begins in Ukraine and th pause while Russia builds up for the big push to Ukraine and beyond. Then to Gaza and the pause while Hamas , I am told, reinforces through tunnels into Sina. To Beijing and qstions for Tim Cook and other executives at risk with a China disorder. To Budapest Hungary where Victor Orban is under scrutiny. To Boca Chica for Musk plans to put 200 tons to low Earth Orbit. To the ESA for dreams of a Mars rover Franklin. To Quito, Brasilia, Buenos Aires, Guatemala City. To Albi in France, to Milano and Moscow. To Seoul and Buenos Aires. 1927 Italia Claude comments: 1. Ukraine: The conflict between Russia and Ukraine has been ongoing, with concerns about a potential escalation. Russia's military buildup along the Ukrainian border has raised tensions and fears of a larger-scale invasion. 2. Gaza: The situation in Gaza remains complex, with the militant group Hamas allegedly reinforcing its presence through tunnels into the Sinai Peninsula. This could potentially lead to further conflict with Israel. 3. Beijing: Apple CEO Tim Cook and other executives are facing challenges in China due to geopolitical tensions and potential regulatory issues. China's economic and political landscape is creating uncertainty for foreign companies operating there. 4. Budapest: Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has faced criticism from the European Union and others for his government's policies, which some view as undermining democratic institutions and the rule of law. 5. Boca Chica: Elon Musk's SpaceX is working on ambitious plans to send large payloads to low Earth orbit from its Starbase facility in Boca Chica, Texas. This could have significant implications for space exploration and satellite deployment. 6. ESA's Mars Rover: The European Space Agency (ESA) is planning a Mars rover mission named after Rosalind Franklin, a pioneering scientist. This mission aims to search for signs of past life on Mars and advance our understanding of the planet's geology and habitability. 7. Various cities: You mentioned several cities across Latin America (Quito, Brasilia, Buenos Aires, Guatemala City), Europe (Albi in France, Milan, Moscow), and Asia (Seoul). Each of these places likely has its own set of political, economic, and social developments that are worth monitoring. These events and developments highlight the complex and interconnected nature of global affairs, with significant implications for geopolitics, technology, space exploration, and regional stability. It's important to stay informed about these issues and consider their potential impacts on the world stage.

#SPACEX: Tourism overruns Boca Chica. Bob Zimmerman BehindtheBlack.com https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/points-of-information/south-texas-booming-due-to-arrival-of-spacex/ 1892 Jules Verne

GOOD EVENING. The show begins inn Russia where Ukrainian Drones are damagng the large and largelyy undefended refineries.. Then to Pearl Harbor and lessons learned from the 20th Century Wars. To Tehran, rewarded for not HEU to 90%. To Beijing and a gathering of American executives. To the property bubble.  To the South China Sea, Niger, the Southern Border, Gaza, Tehran, Western Balkans, to Albi, France, to TikTok HQ, to Boca Chica., to the Ap 11ollo Program orbiting the moon. 1969 Apollo

GOOD EVENING: The show begins in Pennsylvania where the unions fret at regulation that now shuts down a steel mill. To Las Vegas and the plans for a new baseball stadium. To SCOTUS in April for the January 6 arguments. Then to Sacramento, to Lancaster PA, to Boca Chica and Mars.  Launching with R101 from Carington England for India in October 1930 -- the largest airship ever built.  To Ukraine and the Zaporhizhia nuclear plant. ToGenoa Ital for gelato. To plans for the USMC to fight the next war in the Pacific. To PRC and back to Maoism. 1955 Las Vegas Sands

#SPACEX: Waiting Boca Chica. Bob Zimmerman BehindtheBlack.com https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/points-of-information/spacex-almost-completes-dress-rehearsal-countdown-of-starship-superheavy/ 1956