Podcasts about clps

Collecting rocks and studying dirt after successfully landing on other worlds is an important part of understanding each unique environment.

No one person knows how to build a spaceship. Dr. Janet Vertesi has seen this firsthand. She’s spent years embedded in NASA science teams, not as a participant, but as an observer. She’s a sociologist who studies the team dynamics of NASA missions. She is alarmed at the prospect of indiscriminate firings at the agency, and at the potential loss of institutional knowledge that won’t easily be rebuilt. Discover more at: https://www.planetary.org/planetary-radio/spe-janet-vertesi-on-threats-to-nasas-group-brainSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When RadPC hitched a ride to the Moon on Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost mission, it was another example of how NASA and American companies are working together to deliver science and technology to the Moon.

0:00 La NASA, la NASA, la NASA, siempre manda cohetes 3:18 El asteroide 2024 YR4 va ahora a por la Luna 10:29 ChatGPT calcula si vamos a morir 17:49 Minuto y resultado del programa CLPS de la NASA 24:20 Ya hay fecha para mandar al espacio a Katy Perry 26:52 El parche de Artemisa II (¡avances!) 27:39 Europa ya está para lanzar cohetes 34:27 Isar Aerospace tiene éxito total fallando 39:08 Hera se da un garbeo por Marte 42:32 Donde dije Starship V2 digo Starhip V3 48:54 Elon dice que Marte será parte de EEUU 53:57 Europa quiere ser el basurero espacial 56:18 El viaje de ida de Starliner dio canguele Le hemos pedido a una IA que resuma este episodio:En este emocionante episodio de PARSEC, Matías S. Zavia y Javier Atapuerca celebran el décimo episodio de la cuarta temporada, lleno de energía y entusiasmo por los vastos misterios del espacio. La introducción comienza con un guiño a la cultura pop, donde Matías deleita a los oyentes con un divertido poema sobre la NASA y sus cohetes.A medida que avanza el programa, los presentadores abordan una variedad de actualizaciones fascinantes sobre la exploración espacial, comenzando con el asteroide 2024 YR4. A pesar de que la NASA y la Agencia Espacial Europea han disminuido la preocupación por un posible impacto en la Tierra, el asteroide vuelve a ser noticia debido a una probabilidad creciente de que impacte en la Luna. Javier comenta sobre los planes para observar y aprender de este evento, mientras que Matías subraya la importancia científica de los impactos en la Luna, que pueden revelar su composición sin la necesidad de enviar misiones costosas.No se detienen ahí; el episodio también explora las recientes y emocionantes misiones espaciales. Desde el exitoso alunizaje de Blue Ghost, la sonda que ha demostrado el potencial de las misiones comerciales hacia Luna, hasta las controversias en torno a las fallidas. Javier comparte anécdotas sobre el progreso y los tropiezos de la misión Intuitive Machines, ofreciendo contextos sobre la evolución del programa Clips, lo cual saca a la luz las luchas que enfrentan las empresas emergentes en la carrera espacial.La conversación se lanza a la geopolítica del espacio, destacando la importancia de Europa en el sector espacial y su reciente inauguración del Ariane 6. A través de este marco, Matías y Javier reflexionan sobre la necesidad de mantener una competencia sana en el lanzamiento espacial frente a las gigantes estadounidenses. Hacen un llamado a la inversión y al apoyo en la Agencia Espacial Europea, enfatizando que, a pesar de las dificultades, Europa sigue siendo un actor relevante para la ciencia y la exploración espacial.El corazón del episodio late con referencias a la reciente exposición de basura espacial, donde ambos presentadores discuten el desafío que este fenómeno representa y las ambiciosas metas de la ESA. Desde la necesidad de una mayor conciencia sobre la situación en órbita, hasta las soluciones innovadoras que la comunidad espacial está tratando de implementar. Para cerrar, el programa toca la odisea del Starliner, revelando complicaciones que los astronautas enfrentaron en su camino a la Estación Espacial Internacional, y cómo la NASA continúa aprendiendo de cada misión. PARSEC es un podcast semanal sobre exploración espacial presentado por Javier Atapuerca y Matías S. Zavia. Haznos llegar tus preguntas por Twitter: @parsecpodcast@JaviAtapu@matiass Puedes escucharnos en todas las plataformas a través de parsecpodcast.com.

The space sector is data-rich but insight-poor. Jack Kuhr, head of research at Payload Space, joins the show to unpack how business, budgeting, and performance data—not spacecraft science—can shape investments, drive growth, and influence policy. Is there a data crisis in the space industry? What gets measured, what gets missed, and how does that shape the decisions we make about space? Kuhr shares his approach to surfacing the real story behind the numbers—and why clarity, context, and narratives matter. Discover more at: https://www.planetary.org/planetary-radio/lies-and-space-dataSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Sarah Al-Ahmed and Casey Dreier for a special live recording of Planetary Radio at the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg Center in Washington, D.C., immediately following The Planetary Society’s Day of Action. In this episode, we explore the complex geopolitical landscape NASA faces as it works toward returning humans to the Moon and exploring other worlds. With growing influence from commercial space companies, potential budget cuts, and changes in committee leadership, this pivotal moment in space exploration is shaping NASA’s future. We’re joined by Bill Nye (CEO, The Planetary Society), Nancy Chabot (Chief Scientist, Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory), Rep. George Whitesides (Representative, CA-27), Rep. Judy Chu (Co-chair, Congressional Planetary Science Caucus, Representative, CA-28), and Antonio Peronace (Chief Executive, Space for Humanity). Together, we explore how evolving national priorities, key lawmakers, and the rapid growth of the commercial space sector could reshape U.S. space policy, potentially redefining the motivations that have driven space exploration since the Apollo era. Discover more at: https://www.planetary.org/planetary-radio/2025-live-from-dcSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scientists aren't always encouraged to be politically active. But recent political interference by the Trump administration has many fired up. And, the Blue Ghost lunar lander, part of NASA's CLPS initiative, completed the first fully successful commercial moon landing.Protesters ‘Stand Up For Science' At Rallies Across The CountryScientists and defenders of science are gathering in cities across the U.S. today as part of Stand Up for Science rallies, events to protest recent political interference by the Trump administration in science funding. The main rally in Washington, D.C. features speakers including Bill Nye, Dr. Frances Collins and Dr. Atul Gawande, and will advocate for ending censorship, expanding scientific funding, and defending diversity, equity, and inclusion.Host Flora Lichtman speaks to science reporter Anil Oza, a Sharon Begley Fellow at STAT and MIT, about the runup to Stand Up For Science, and what he's heard from organizers and attendees. Then, Flora speaks with two listeners, D.C.-based planetary scientist Mike Wong and University of Louisville student Emily Reed, about why they're fired up to attend local rallies. Touchdown For The Blue Ghost Lunar LanderLast weekend, the Blue Ghost lander, built by the Texas-based company Firefly Aerospace, became the first commercial spacecraft to execute a fully successful landing on the surface of the moon. On board the lander were 10 NASA instruments flown as part of NASA's Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) initiative. The lander will be in operation on the moon over the course of one lunar day (about 2 Earth weeks), before running out of battery power as the lunar night falls.Kevin Scholtes, an engineer at Firefly Aerospace, and Dr. Nicky Fox, associate administrator for the NASA Science Mission Directorate, join Host Flora Lichtman to talk about building a commercial spacecraft, the role of private companies in spaceflight, and some of the science the mission aims to achieve.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.

Philosopher Rebecca Lowe joins us to explore how the ideas of classical liberalism can provide fresh insight into humanity’s activities in space. Our conversation explores the philosophical tensions between individual freedom and societal good, the instrumental and intrinsic value of space activities, and the uniquely accessible nature of space science and exploration. From a novel approach to lunar property rights and the opportunities to support human flourishing, Lowe offers a thought-provoking vision of how philosophical traditions can inform our cosmic ambitions. Discover more at: https://www.planetary.org/planetary-radio/classical-liberalism-in-spaceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Congressman and NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine joins me to talk space policy, then and now: CLPS, Commercial Space Stations, Artemis, international partnerships, and more.This episode of Main Engine Cut Off is brought to you by 32 executive producers—Stealth Julian, Kris, Heiko, Pat, Jan, Warren, Josh from Impulse, Ryan, Lee, Joel, David, Tim Dodd (the Everyday Astronaut!), Matt, Pat from KC, Will and Lars from Agile, Joonas, Donald, Bob, Frank, Joakim (Jo-Kim), Steve, Theo and Violet, Better Every Day Studios, Fred, Russell, The Astrogators at SEE, and four anonymous—and hundreds of supporters.TopicsHome | The Artemis GroupTouchdown! Carrying NASA Science, Firefly's Blue Ghost Lands on Moon - NASAFirefly's Blue Ghost 1 lands on the moon - SpaceNewsBlue Ghost Mission 1 - Firefly AerospaceFalcon 9 launches second Intuitive Machines lunar lander - SpaceNewsHouse Committee Backs Moon-to-Mars, But Changes May Be Needed – SpacePolicyOnline.comThe ShowLike the show? Support the show on Patreon or Substack!Email your thoughts, comments, and questions to anthony@mainenginecutoff.comFollow @WeHaveMECOFollow @meco@spacey.space on MastodonListen to MECO HeadlinesListen to Off-NominalJoin the Off-Nominal DiscordSubscribe on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn or elsewhereSubscribe to the Main Engine Cut Off NewsletterArtwork photo by FireflyWork with me and my design and development agency: Pine Works

As Firefly's Blue Ghost Mission prepared for lunar landing, the spacecraft entered a near-circular low lunar orbit bringing the lander closer to the Moon's surface.

Rocket Lab CEO Peter Beck joins the show to unpack his company’s bold, $4-billion fixed-price plan to bring Martian samples home, why he believes commercial partnerships can unlock new frontiers in planetary science, and his “soft spot” for interplanetary exploration. Then, Richard French — former JPL engineer and now VP of Business & Strategy at Rocket Lab — provides deeper insight into their proposed Mars Sample Return architecture, explaining how a single, vertically integrated team could cut costs and secure mission success. And yes, we get an update on the status of their Venus mission, too. Discover more at: https://www.planetary.org/planetary-radio/can-rocketlab-save-msrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Contracting Conversations! Join hosts Jim Valley and Scott Williams as they chat with David Dotson, a Professor of Contract Management at DAU in the Mid-Atlantic region. David, who manages the COR 222 class and moderates the COR Community of Practice and DAU's weekly COR Office Hours, shares insights on improving statements of work. Discover four key steps to enhance any work statement, making them more efficient and effective. Tune in for practical tips and expert advice on contract management.CLC 222 Contracting Officers Representative (COR) Online Training (On-line 32 CLPs): https://icatalog.dau.edu/onlinecatalog/courses.aspx?crs_id=1731COR 222 Contracting Officer's Representative Course (Virtual or in-person 32 CLPs via DAU's Mission Assistance (see link below)):  https://icatalog.dau.edu/onlinecatalog/courses.aspx?crs_id=1584WSC 027 Virtual Augmentation Workshop for the Contracting Officer (augments CLC 222/COR222 - 10 CLPs)P: https://icatalog.dau.edu/onlinecatalog/courses.aspx?crs_id=12359CLC 106 - Contracting Officer's Representative with a Mission Focus (On-line 3 CLPs):  https://icatalog.dau.edu/onlinecatalog/courses.aspx?crs_id=240DAU Mission Assistance:  https://www.dau.edu/mission-assistanceBack to Basics: https://www.dau.edu/back-to-basics; BtB Contracting: https://www.dau.edu/functional-areas/contractingContracting Officer Representative Community of Practice:  https://www.dau.edu/cop/corContracting Community of Practice: https://www.dau.edu/cop/contractingIf you are watching this video on DAU Media, but rather watch on YouTube, go to https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbF8yqm-r_M5czw5teb0PsAApple Podcast:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/contracting-conversations/id1621567225

2025. január 27., hétfő 9-10 óra MIHÁLOVITS GAZDA: Mitől lesz kiváló minőségű egy élelmiszer és mi a KMÉ-védjegy? A Kiváló Minőségű Élelmiszer (KMÉ) védjegy jelenleg az egyik legmagasabb szintű elismerés Magyarországon az élelmiszereknél. Egy nemzeti minőségrendszer, amelyet az Európai Unió is hiteles tanúsítványként ismer el. Tanúsító védjegy, melynek hitelességét a Nemzeti Élelmiszerlánc-biztonsági Hivatal (Nébih) szaktudásán alapuló, komplex bírálati rendszer adja. Felkai Beáta Olga, az Agrárminisztérium helyettes államtitkára. Tőzsdenyitás Szemán Péter elemzővel (Equilor Zrt.). HEURÉKA ÉLMÉNY:  2025 - sokasodó Hold-küldetések éve. Január közepén indult az év két első magán Hold-expedíciója, ugyanazon a Falcon hordozórakétán: ispace (Japán), Firefly (USA, CLPS); felkészül az Intuitive Machines (USA, CLP), rajta a Puli vízszimatoló. Pacher Tibor, a Puli Space alapítója, igazgatója.

2025 is the year that introduces the Great Lunar Armada! A small fleet of private and publicly-funded orbiters, landers, and rovers are heading off to explore Luna Incognita this year, and it will only speed up after that. We also look at the recent Starship test flight number seven—which ended in the total loss of the Starship upper stage—and the inaugural flight of Blue Origin's New Glenn mega-rocket, which flew successfully but did not manage to land on the recovery ship. Plus, our usual space dad joke and an update on the LA fires' impact on NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory and how you can help. Headlines: • SpaceX's Starship test flight experiences partial success with booster catch but an explosive ending for the upper stage • Blue Origin successfully launches its New Glenn rocket, marking a major milestone for the company • India demonstrates automated docking capability in space with the SPADEX mission, crucial for future lunar exploration plans • Wildfires in Los Angeles cause extensive damage, impacting the community around NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) Main Topic: The Great Lunar Armada • Overview of recent lunar missions launched by private companies and national space agencies • Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost lander, carrying various scientific payloads, aims to study the lunar surface and test new technologies • ispace's Hakuto-R mission, featuring a lunar lander and rover, will explore the moon and test in-situ resource utilization techniques • Intuitive Machines' Nova-C lander, equipped with a drill and other scientific instruments, targets the lunar south pole • Retrospective on previous private lunar missions, including SpaceIL's Beresheet lander and the defunct Google Lunar XPrize • China's steady progress in lunar exploration, with plans for the International Lunar Research Station in collaboration with Russia • Russia's setbacks and reduced budget for lunar missions and the failed mission of Luna 25 • India's advancements in space technology and plans for a robotic lunar sample return mission • The crew express excitement about the rapid pace of lunar exploration and the potential for groundbreaking discoveries in the near future Hosts: Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik Download or subscribe to This Week in Space at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit

2025 is the year that introduces the Great Lunar Armada! A small fleet of private and publicly-funded orbiters, landers, and rovers are heading off to explore Luna Incognita this year, and it will only speed up after that. We also look at the recent Starship test flight number seven—which ended in the total loss of the Starship upper stage—and the inaugural flight of Blue Origin's New Glenn mega-rocket, which flew successfully but did not manage to land on the recovery ship. Plus, our usual space dad joke and an update on the LA fires' impact on NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory and how you can help. Headlines: • SpaceX's Starship test flight experiences partial success with booster catch but an explosive ending for the upper stage • Blue Origin successfully launches its New Glenn rocket, marking a major milestone for the company • India demonstrates automated docking capability in space with the SPADEX mission, crucial for future lunar exploration plans • Wildfires in Los Angeles cause extensive damage, impacting the community around NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) Main Topic: The Great Lunar Armada • Overview of recent lunar missions launched by private companies and national space agencies • Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost lander, carrying various scientific payloads, aims to study the lunar surface and test new technologies • ispace's Hakuto-R mission, featuring a lunar lander and rover, will explore the moon and test in-situ resource utilization techniques • Intuitive Machines' Nova-C lander, equipped with a drill and other scientific instruments, targets the lunar south pole • Retrospective on previous private lunar missions, including SpaceIL's Beresheet lander and the defunct Google Lunar XPrize • China's steady progress in lunar exploration, with plans for the International Lunar Research Station in collaboration with Russia • Russia's setbacks and reduced budget for lunar missions and the failed mission of Luna 25 • India's advancements in space technology and plans for a robotic lunar sample return mission • The crew express excitement about the rapid pace of lunar exploration and the potential for groundbreaking discoveries in the near future Hosts: Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik Download or subscribe to This Week in Space at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit

2025 is the year that introduces the Great Lunar Armada! A small fleet of private and publicly-funded orbiters, landers, and rovers are heading off to explore Luna Incognita this year, and it will only speed up after that. We also look at the recent Starship test flight number seven—which ended in the total loss of the Starship upper stage—and the inaugural flight of Blue Origin's New Glenn mega-rocket, which flew successfully but did not manage to land on the recovery ship. Plus, our usual space dad joke and an update on the LA fires' impact on NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory and how you can help. Headlines: • SpaceX's Starship test flight experiences partial success with booster catch but an explosive ending for the upper stage • Blue Origin successfully launches its New Glenn rocket, marking a major milestone for the company • India demonstrates automated docking capability in space with the SPADEX mission, crucial for future lunar exploration plans • Wildfires in Los Angeles cause extensive damage, impacting the community around NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) Main Topic: The Great Lunar Armada • Overview of recent lunar missions launched by private companies and national space agencies • Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost lander, carrying various scientific payloads, aims to study the lunar surface and test new technologies • ispace's Hakuto-R mission, featuring a lunar lander and rover, will explore the moon and test in-situ resource utilization techniques • Intuitive Machines' Nova-C lander, equipped with a drill and other scientific instruments, targets the lunar south pole • Retrospective on previous private lunar missions, including SpaceIL's Beresheet lander and the defunct Google Lunar XPrize • China's steady progress in lunar exploration, with plans for the International Lunar Research Station in collaboration with Russia • Russia's setbacks and reduced budget for lunar missions and the failed mission of Luna 25 • India's advancements in space technology and plans for a robotic lunar sample return mission • The crew express excitement about the rapid pace of lunar exploration and the potential for groundbreaking discoveries in the near future Hosts: Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik Download or subscribe to This Week in Space at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit

2025 is the year that introduces the Great Lunar Armada! A small fleet of private and publicly-funded orbiters, landers, and rovers are heading off to explore Luna Incognita this year, and it will only speed up after that. We also look at the recent Starship test flight number seven—which ended in the total loss of the Starship upper stage—and the inaugural flight of Blue Origin's New Glenn mega-rocket, which flew successfully but did not manage to land on the recovery ship. Plus, our usual space dad joke and an update on the LA fires' impact on NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory and how you can help. Headlines: • SpaceX's Starship test flight experiences partial success with booster catch but an explosive ending for the upper stage • Blue Origin successfully launches its New Glenn rocket, marking a major milestone for the company • India demonstrates automated docking capability in space with the SPADEX mission, crucial for future lunar exploration plans • Wildfires in Los Angeles cause extensive damage, impacting the community around NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) Main Topic: The Great Lunar Armada • Overview of recent lunar missions launched by private companies and national space agencies • Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost lander, carrying various scientific payloads, aims to study the lunar surface and test new technologies • ispace's Hakuto-R mission, featuring a lunar lander and rover, will explore the moon and test in-situ resource utilization techniques • Intuitive Machines' Nova-C lander, equipped with a drill and other scientific instruments, targets the lunar south pole • Retrospective on previous private lunar missions, including SpaceIL's Beresheet lander and the defunct Google Lunar XPrize • China's steady progress in lunar exploration, with plans for the International Lunar Research Station in collaboration with Russia • Russia's setbacks and reduced budget for lunar missions and the failed mission of Luna 25 • India's advancements in space technology and plans for a robotic lunar sample return mission • The crew express excitement about the rapid pace of lunar exploration and the potential for groundbreaking discoveries in the near future Hosts: Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik Download or subscribe to This Week in Space at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit

Have you ever thought about putting clocks on the Moon? Sounds wild, right? But scientists are saying it's a must-do for future lunar missions. Time works a bit differently on the Moon because of its weaker gravity and its distance from Earth. Precise clocks would help astronauts navigate, coordinate tasks, and even communicate better with Earth. Plus, with plans for moon bases and exploration, having synchronized lunar time could be a game-changer. It's like setting the groundwork for a whole new time zone—on the Moon! Credit: First 13 Days of NASA's Artemis I Moon Mission: NASA, https://images.nasa.gov/details/Highl... Michael Collins Speaks With Expedition 60 Crew: NASA, https://images.nasa.gov/details/iss06... Flight Control Room Simulation: NASA, https://images.nasa.gov/details/jsc20... The First Element of the Spacecraft For Artemis III: NASA, https://images.nasa.gov/details/The%2... Deep Space Atomic Clock: NASA, https://images.nasa.gov/details/JPL-2... Autonomous Navigation System on Moon: NASA, https://images.nasa.gov/details/CLPS_... Atomic Clock Media B-roll: NASA, https://images.nasa.gov/details/JPL-2... Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich Spacecraft: NASA, https://images.nasa.gov/details/JPL-2... ATLAS: Laser Focus: NASA, https://images.nasa.gov/details/GSFC_... Landsat 8 Lunar Calibration: NASA, https://images.nasa.gov/details/GSFC_... NASA Rover Completes Mars Mission: NASA, https://images.nasa.gov/details/JPL-2... New Mission to the Moon: NASA, https://images.nasa.gov/details/jsc20... Motherboard / YouTube Animation is created by Bright Side. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Music from TheSoul Sound: https://thesoul-sound.com/ Check our Bright Side podcast on Spotify and leave a positive review! https://open.spotify.com/show/0hUkPxD... Subscribe to Bright Side: https://goo.gl/rQTJZz ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our Social Media: Facebook:   / brightside   Instagram:   / brightside.official   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brightside.of... Telegram: https://t.me/bright_side_official Stock materials (photos, footages and other): https://www.depositphotos.com https://www.shutterstock.com https://www.eastnews.ru ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For more videos and articles visit: http://www.brightside.me ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This video is made for entertainment purposes. We do not make any warranties about the completeness, safety and reliability. Any action you take upon the information in this video is strictly at your own risk, and we will not be liable for any damages or losses. It is the viewer's responsibility to use judgement, care and precaution if you plan to replicate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Contracting Conversations, hosts Jim Valley and Scott Williams sit down with David Dotson, a professor of contract management at DAU in the Mid-Atlantic region. David, who manages the COR 222 course and moderates the COR Community of Practice and weekly COR Office Hours, shares his insights on the three golden rules of being a Contracting Officer Representative (COR). The discussion delves into the complexities and responsibilities of CORs, emphasizing the importance of understanding the contract, the exclusive authority of the contracting officer to modify contracts, and the critical distinction that CORs are not contracting officers. This episode provides valuable guidance for CORs navigating their roles and highlights the foundational principles that ensure effective contract management. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of the essential rules that govern the COR's duties and responsibilities.CLC 222 Contracting Officers Representative (COR) Online Training (On-line 32 CLPs): https://icatalog.dau.edu/onlinecatalog/courses.aspx?crs_id=1731COR 222 Contracting Officer's Representative Course (Virtual or in-person 32 CLPs via DAU's Mission Assistance (see link below)):  https://icatalog.dau.edu/onlinecatalog/courses.aspx?crs_id=1584WSC 027 Virtual Augmentation Workshop for the Contracting Officer (augments CLC 222/COR222 - 10 CLPs)P: https://icatalog.dau.edu/onlinecatalog/courses.aspx?crs_id=12359CLC 106 - Contracting Officer's Representative with a Mission Focus (On-line 3 CLPs):  https://icatalog.dau.edu/onlinecatalog/courses.aspx?crs_id=240DAU Mission Assistance:  https://www.dau.edu/mission-assistanceBack to Basics: https://www.dau.edu/back-to-basics; BtB Contracting: https://www.dau.edu/functional-areas/contractingContracting Officer Representative Community of Practice:  https://www.dau.edu/cop/corContracting Community of Practice: https://www.dau.edu/cop/contractingIf you are watching this video on DAU Media, but rather watch on YouTube, go to https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbF8yqm-r_M5czw5teb0PsAApple Podcast:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/contracting-conversations/id1621567225

How does change happen within NASA, and what prevents it? Marcia Smith, founder of Space Policy Online, joins the show to discuss the opportunities and pitfalls faced by incoming presidential administrations and how NASA has—and hasn’t—changed over the decades. Will Artemis be reimagined? Will public-private partnerships introduce more risk than reward? And is change even the right default attitude to take? Discover more at: https://www.planetary.org/planetary-radio/change-and-continuity-at-nasa-with-marcia-smith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Axiom Space announced changes to their station build out plan, bringing free-flying capability forward in their timeline and switching to a berthing port at the ISS to avoid the US Deorbit Vehicle. Firefly won another CLPS task order, this time for a lander with a rover, and for quite a bit more money than the last few.This episode of Main Engine Cut Off is brought to you by 32 executive producers—Josh from Impulse, Fred, Kris, Will and Lars from Agile, Pat, Ryan, Donald, Joel, Better Every Day Studios, Joakim (Jo-Kim), Jan, David, Pat from KC, Bob, Harrison, Joonas, Steve, Warren, The Astrogators at SEE, Tim Dodd (the Everyday Astronaut!), Russell, Lee, Matt, Stealth Julian, Theo and Violet, Frank, and four anonymous—and hundreds of supporters.TopicsAxiom Space revises space station assembly plans - SpaceNewsAxiom Space Accelerates Axiom Station AssemblyAxiom Station — Axiom SpaceMore NASA Science, Tech will Fly to Moon Aboard Future Firefly Flight - NASAThe ShowLike the show? Support the show!Email your thoughts, comments, and questions to anthony@mainenginecutoff.comFollow @WeHaveMECOFollow @meco@spacey.space on MastodonListen to MECO HeadlinesListen to Off-NominalJoin the Off-Nominal DiscordSubscribe on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn or elsewhereSubscribe to the Main Engine Cut Off NewsletterArtwork photo by SpaceXWork with me and my design and development agency: Pine Works

For over half a century, space advocates and presidents alike have tried to recreate the JFK moment of calling on the country to send a man to Moon — but is this a mistake? The classic book Spaceflight and the Myth of Presidential Leadership argued that it is, and by focusing on presidential power alone advocates set up these initiatives to fail. However, in the decades since its publication, presidential authority has dramatically expanded. In this episode, we examine this tension: Did the success of Apollo create a false expectation about the role of presidential leadership in spaceflight? How can a president most effectively set new long-term goals for NASA? Discover more at: https://www.planetary.org/planetary-radio/myth-of-presidential-leadership See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Norm Augustine, the distinguished aerospace industry veteran behind numerous influential studies, joins the show to discuss “NASA at a Crossroads,” the new report that raises alarm bells for NASA's workforce, infrastructure, and technology capabilities. Augustine, who chaired an expert committee of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, came to the conclusion that NASA is on an unsustainable path, and has underinvested in its enabling workforce and physical infrastructure for decades.  The solutions put forth by this report committee will require years of effort from NASA, Congress, and subsequent presidential administrations. Which path NASA decides to take, however, may not be known for years to come. Discover more at: https://www.planetary.org/planetary-radio/spe-nasa-at-a-crossroadsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lori Garver, former NASA Deputy Administrator and participant in two democratic NASA presidential transition teams, joins the show to discuss the potential space policy priorities of a Harris Administration. We explore Harris' interests in her role as head of the National Space Council, the major issues facing NASA, and Garver's thoughts on the evolution of Elon Musk, whom she championed during her tenure at NASA in an effort to kickstart the commercial space industry. Discover more at: https://www.planetary.org/planetary-radio/harris-admin-space-policy-preview See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Greg Autry, who served on Trump's NASA transition team in 2016 and was nominated for the position of NASA CFO in 2020, joins the show to discuss the space policy issues facing a potential second Trump administration in 2025. We discuss the role of competition versus cooperation in space exploration, how space politics have changed since Trump's first term, and what major issues at NASA must be faced by the next presidential administration. Discover more at: https://www.planetary.org/planetary-radio/space-policy-issues-second-trump-termSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Interferometers are a great tool for getting incredible resolution without building giant mirrors. Why don't all telescopes use it? What projects should we expect and what could we get from them? What are the challenges? Finding out in this interview!

Interferometers are a great tool for getting incredible resolution without building giant mirrors. Why don't all telescopes use it? What projects should we expect and what could we get from them? What are the challenges? Finding out in this interview!

NASA has selected Intuitive Machines for a fourth Commercial Lunar Payload Services initiative (CLPS) delivery award. Boeing's Starliner is set to depart the International Space Station no earlier than September 6. NASA astronaut Nick Hague and Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov assigned to NASA's SpaceX Crew-9 mission to the ISS, 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 Elysia Segal from NASASpaceflight.com brings us the Space Traffic Report. Selected Reading NASA Awards Intuitive Machines Lunar South Pole Research Delivery Boeing's 1st crewed Starliner to return to Earth without astronauts on Sept. 6- Space NASA's SpaceX Crew-9 Changes Ahead of September Launch Jared Isaacman on X https://www.linkedin.com/posts/harry-o-hanley Valkyrie and Lonestar Data Holdings' AI Technology Is Taking One Giant Leap to the Moon, 55 Years After Apollo 11- Business Wire Verizon teams up with satellite service provider Skylo to launch direct-to-device messaging for customers Air Force Issues Draft RFP for $499M SSHINE Space Tech Development Contract - GovCon Wire NASA record holder can relate to astronauts stuck in space. He was, too- AP News NASA Discovers a Long-Sought Global Electric Field on Earth 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

Why do we explore space? This is not an easy question to answer. Yet policy expert G. Ryan Faith believes there is value to be had in communal engagement with this question. While easy answers may elude us, the act of defining our values and goals in space can help avoid common pitfalls and dead ends in our exploration efforts, ensuring a continued commitment to space for generations to come. Discover more at: https://www.planetary.org/planetary-radio/spe-philosophy-of-space-exploration-ryan-faithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Pathfinder, we're joined by Ray Allensworth, Spacecraft Program Director at Firefly Aerospace. Ray, who has a previous background with major aerospace names like Raytheon and Northrop, helps lead Blue Ghost, Firefly's lunar lander program designed to deliver scientific and commercial payloads to the surface of the Moon. The company is currently on track to be the next commercial lunar lander on the Moon with its planned launch in November aiming for the elusive 100% flawless mission which has not yet been achieved by any commercial entity.Our conversation delves into the comprehensive capabilities of Firefly as an end-to-end space transportation company, the intricacies of the Blue Ghost program, and the significance of lunar exploration. We also explore:The origins and objectives of Blue GhostTechnical milestones and challengesThe economic and strategic importance of lunar landersThe role of Firefly in the broader context of NASA's Artemis programFuture missions and the commercial opportunity on the moonAnd much more… • Chapters •00:00 Intro00:37 Firefly overview01:27 Blue Ghost03:02 How Ray got to Firefly and her background04:22 Building a space company in Texas05:18 What is the importance of returning to the moon?07:01 National security interest in the Moon08:20 Viability of developing products for the Moon09:50 Current moon landing customers and where Ray sees growth11:04 Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) Program12:26 Most promising commercial opportunity on the Moon14:43 Why is it still so hard to land on the Moon?16:58 How is the Blue Ghost Architecture different from other lunar landers?19:54 Technical milestones, team, and launch for Blue Ghost21:01 Most important challenges to overcome for Mission 123:04 Powering beyond solar23:54 Testing for the lunar environment28:29 What risks keep Ray up at night?29:52 Customer goals for Mission 131:20 The international market35:44 Commercial landing on the dark side of the Moon36:53 What's next after CLPS?37:47 Blue Ghost profitability39:58 Firefly's role in Artemis program41:37 Is sample return in the future plan?42:03 Press bomb prep43:17 Is the Moon your calling?44:54 What would you send to the Moon?46:22 Ray's favorite place to eat in Texas • Show notes •Mo's socials — https://twitter.com/itsmoislamFirefly's Blue Ghost website — https://fireflyspace.com/blue-ghost/Payload's socials — https://twitter.com/payloadspace / https://www.linkedin.com/company/payloadspacePathfinder archive — Watch: https://www.youtube.com/@payloadspacePathfinder archive — Listen: https://pod.payloadspace.com/episodes • About us •Pathfinder is brought to you by Payload, a modern space media brand built from the ground up for a new age of space exploration and commercialization. We deliver need-to-know news and insights daily to 19,000+ commercial, civil, and military space leaders. Payload is read by decision-makers at every leading new space company, along with c-suite leaders at all of the aerospace & defense primes. We're also read on Capitol Hill, in the Pentagon, and at space agencies around the world.Payload began as a weekly email sent to a few friends and coworkers. Today, we're a team distributed across four time zones and two continents, publishing five media properties across multiple platforms:1) Payload, our flagship daily newsletter, sends M-F @ 9am Eastern2) Pathfinder publishes weekly on Tuesday mornings (pod.payloadspace.com)3) Polaris, our weekly policy briefing, publishes weekly on Tuesdays4) Payload Research, our weekly research and analysis piece,  comes out on WednesdaysYou can sign up for all of our publications here: https://payloadspace.com/subscribe/

Holy texts and salvation ideology. Saints and martyrs. True believers and apostates. This isn't a religion — this is human spaceflight. So says Roger Launius, NASA's former Chief Historian, in his 2013 paper Escaping Earth: Human Spaceflight as Religion. For the start of our ninth year of the Space Policy Edition, Dr. Launius joins the show to discuss the ways in which human spaceflight exhibits characteristics commonly seen in modern religions, how his thesis has evolved in the past decade with the rise of Elon Musk and his view of Mars as humanity's salvation, and how exploring secular activities through a religious lens can be instructive in understanding their adherents and support. Discover more at: https://www.planetary.org/planetary-radio/spe-human-spaceflight-as-religionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every year, Explore Mars hosts the Humans to Mars Summit, a gathering of people from around the world who want to advance human exploration of the Red Planet and beyond. This week on Planetary Radio, we share a conversation from the summit about integrating NASA and its partners as humanity looks to build a permanent and sustainable human presence on Mars. You'll hear from Mat Kaplan (The Planetary Society's senior communications advisor) and representatives of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), the European Space Agency (ESA), the United Arab Emirates Space Agency (UAESA), and the commercial space industry. Then, we'll check in with Bruce Betts, the chief scientist of The Planetary Society, for What's Up and a new random space fact. Discover more at: https://www.planetary.org/planetary-radio/2024-h2m-international-integrationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1/2: #NASA: A fleet of Private moon landers augmented by CLPS. Jeff Faust, Space News https://www.thespacereview.com/article/4765/1 1900 JULES VERNE

2/2: #NASA: A fleet of Private moon landers augmented by CLPS. Jeff Faust, Space News https://www.thespacereview.com/article/4765/1 1905 JULES & HONORINE VERNE

Jake and Anthony are joined by Paul Niles, CLPS project scientist at NASA's Johnson Space Center, to talk about the science side of CLPS.TopicsOff-Nominal - YouTubeEpisode 146 - Stocking the Shelves - YouTubeEclipse 2024 Meetup - Off-NominalCommercial Lunar Payload Services - NASAPeregrine payloads returned useful data despite no lunar landing - SpaceNewsNASA Releases PRISM Call for Potential Lunar Surface Investigations - NASAFollow Off-NominalSubscribe to the show! - Off-NominalSupport the show, join the DiscordOff-Nominal (@offnom) / TwitterOff-Nominal (@offnom@spacey.space) - Spacey SpaceFollow JakeWeMartians Podcast - Follow Humanity's Journey to MarsWeMartians Podcast (@We_Martians) | TwitterJake Robins (@JakeOnOrbit) | TwitterJake Robins (@JakeOnOrbit@spacey.space) - Spacey SpaceFollow AnthonyMain Engine Cut OffMain Engine Cut Off (@WeHaveMECO) | TwitterMain Engine Cut Off (@meco@spacey.space) - Spacey SpaceAnthony Colangelo (@acolangelo) | TwitterAnthony Colangelo (@acolangelo@jawns.club) - jawns.club

Intuitive Machines has recently presented their earnings report, followed by an earnings call where CEO, Steve Altemus, shared substantial insights with investors. Altemus reported, "We have been through a review of reconstructing the mission and identified the areas that needed adjustments in terms of antennas and cameras and software changes, certainly laser rangefinder enable switch harnessing improvements, those have all been made." In relation to potential impacts on their mission schedule following these adjustments, Altemus said, "We really don't see any...[however] we are still planning for a 2024 mission for IM-2." This statement suggests prudent management of resources and potential challenges while working in collaboration with NASA. Intuitive Machines reported an increase in contracted backlog and revenue grades, owing largely to strategic decisions like transitioning towards lunar exploration. These ventures, such as the IM-1 mission, along with important contracts with NASA's CLPS program and the OMS 3 contract, have expanded revenue and corroborated the company's capability to undertake significant lunar missions. Regarding recent financial performance, it should be noted that despite a positive revenue figure, the operating loss for the last quarter was in the negative. This implies that, notwithstanding the increase in revenue, there may be areas in the company where efficiency could be improved to enhance profitability. In term of future prospects, Intuitive Machines have expressed plans to fulfill existing contracts and actively seek new opportunities. A focus on diversifying revenue streams, penetrating new markets, building alliances, and investing in research and development demonstrate the company's forward-thinking strategy for sustainable growth in a bustling space industry. Altemus added, "I would add one other piece...we will continue to remain opportunistic about capital raise in the future to keep looking at ways to accelerate the growth of the company...we are confident that the cash balance carries us through the year that's with no additional wins." This statement offers a glimpse into the company's strategic thinking on finance and subsequent optimism about managing resources and future funding strategies. In conclusion, Intuitive Machines seems to be leveraging strategic planning, innovative alignment, and collaborations with the aim of capitalizing on the space exploration market. The active management of operational obstacles, current awareness of consumer trends, and strategic implementation of its growth plans appear to set them in a favorable position within the space industry. However, the full realization of their ambitious growth and mission goals lies in their ability to maintain their trajectory while fluidly adapting to upcoming challenges and opportunities. The forthcoming quarters will provide further visibility into how well the company manages to navigate the intricacies of the space exploration industry. IM Company info: https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/IM/profile For more PSFK research : www.psfk.com  This email has been published and shared for the purpose of business research and is not intended as investment advice.

Tim Crain, Co-Founder and CTO of Intuitive Machines, joins me to talk about their recent IM-1 mission to land Odysseus on the Moon as part of NASA's CLPS program.This episode of Main Engine Cut Off is brought to you by 36 executive producers—Russell, Chris, Josh from Impulse Space, Will and Lars from Agile Space, Warren, Ryan, Matt, Harrison, Lee Hopkins, Bob, Brandon, Stealth Julian, Frank, Tim Dodd, the Everyday Astronaut, Benjamin, Steve, The Astrogators at SEE, Craig from SpaceHappyHour.com, Donald, Theo and Violet, Pat, SmallSpark Space Systems, Jan, Kris, Pat from KC, Fred, David, Tyler, Joel, Joonas, Better Every Day Studios, and four anonymous—and 823 other supporters.TopicsTim (@CrainTim) / XIntuitive MachinesIM-1 | Intuitive MachinesThe ShowLike the show? Support the show!Email your thoughts, comments, and questions to anthony@mainenginecutoff.comFollow @WeHaveMECOFollow @meco@spacey.space on MastodonListen to MECO HeadlinesListen to Off-NominalJoin the Off-Nominal DiscordSubscribe on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn or elsewhereSubscribe to the Main Engine Cut Off NewsletterArtwork photo by Intuitive MachinesWork with me and my design and development agency: Pine Works

Nobody's having an easy time of things right now but NASA especially is feeling budgetary pressure. The Planetary Science Caucus is back. Airbus invites startups to its summer 2024 accelerator program. China's Mars Sample Return mission is “progressing smoothly,” 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 Michael Stevens, CLPS program and Peregrine and IM-1, SpectaCam space camera.  You can connect with Michael on LinkedIn. Selected Reading https://www.planetary.org/press-releases/planetary-science-caucus-rechartered-with-support-from-the-planetary-society?_gl=1*12oq2ih*_up*MQ..  https://www.planetary.org/advocacy/day-of-action?_gl=1*rxq0w7*_up*MQ.. https://www.plexal.com/our-work/airbus-space-accelerator/  https://fireflyspace.com/news/firefly-aerospace-announces-second-round-of-dream-payload-awardees/  China's Mars sample return mission ‘progressing smoothly' while Nasa struggles behind schedule  https://www.iceye.com/press/press-releases/new-iceye-ocean-vision-strengthens-maritime-security-applications  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.

Astronomy Cast Ep. 710: NASA's Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) Program by Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay Streamed live on Feb 26, 2024. In the olden days, NASA developed its missions using a variety of in-house engineers and external suppliers. As more commercial companies are targeting the Moon, NASA is working with partners to deliver its payloads to the lunar surface. Today let's talk about NASA's Commercial Lunar Payload Program.   This video was made possible by the following Patreon members: Jordan Young BogieNet Stephen Veit Jeanette Wink Siggi Kemmler Andrew Poelstra Brian Cagle David Truog Ed David Gerhard Schwarzer THANK YOU! - Fraser and Dr. Pamela

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hfI68JnRfc Streamed live on Feb 26, 2024. In the olden days, NASA developed its missions using a variety of in-house engineers and external suppliers. As more commercial companies are targeting the Moon, NASA is working with partners to deliver its payloads to the lunar surface. Today let's talk about NASA's Commercial Lunar Payload Program.   This video was made possible by the following Patreon members: Jordan Young BogieNet Stephen Veit Jeanette Wink Siggi Kemmler Andrew Poelstra Brian Cagle David Truog Ed David Gerhard Schwarzer THANK YOU! - Fraser and Dr. Pamela   We've added a new way to donate to 365 Days of Astronomy to support editing, hosting, and production costs.  Just visit: https://www.patreon.com/365DaysOfAstronomy and donate as much as you can! Share the podcast with your friends and send the Patreon link to them too!  Every bit helps! Thank you! ------------------------------------ Do go visit http://www.redbubble.com/people/CosmoQuestX/shop for cool Astronomy Cast and CosmoQuest t-shirts, coffee mugs and other awesomeness! http://cosmoquest.org/Donate This show is made possible through your donations.  Thank you! (Haven't donated? It's not too late! Just click!) ------------------------------------ The 365 Days of Astronomy Podcast is produced by the Planetary Science Institute. http://www.psi.edu Visit us on the web at 365DaysOfAstronomy.org or email us at info@365DaysOfAstronomy.org.

Eric Berger of Ars Technica joins me to talk about Intuitive Machine's successful landing despite so many issues on the mission, the future of CLPS, and the tough questions facing NASA and its budget.This episode of Main Engine Cut Off is brought to you by 36 executive producers—Tyler, Lee Hopkins, Better Every Day Studios, Joel, Jan, Will and Lars from Agile Space, Matt, Russell, Craig from SpaceHappyHour.com, Ryan, Donald, Brandon, Joonas, Fred, Tim Dodd, the Everyday Astronaut, Pat, SmallSpark Space Systems, Frank, Kris, Stealth Julian, The Astrogators at SEE, Warren, Benjamin, Steve, Chris, Theo and Violet, David, Pat from KC, Dawn Aerospace, Bob, Harrison, and four anonymous—and 823 other supporters.TopicsEric Berger (@SciGuySpace) / XEric Berger | Ars TechnicaThat moment when you land on the Moon, break a leg, and are about to topple over | Ars TechnicaIt turns out that Odysseus landed on the Moon without any altimetry data | Ars TechnicaNASA faces a quandary with its audacious lunar cargo program | Ars TechnicaBefore Ingenuity ever landed on Mars, scientists almost managed to kill it | Ars TechnicaThe ShowLike the show? Support the show!Email your thoughts, comments, and questions to anthony@mainenginecutoff.comFollow @WeHaveMECOFollow @meco@spacey.space on MastodonListen to MECO HeadlinesListen to Off-NominalJoin the Off-Nominal DiscordSubscribe on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn or elsewhereSubscribe to the Main Engine Cut Off NewsletterArtwork photo by ULAWork with me and my design and development agency: Pine Works

This week's Pathfinder features Lori Garver, a pioneering force in the space industry known for her instrumental role in propelling NASA into the modern era of commercial spaceflight. The former Deputy Administrator of NASA joins us today to discuss how partnerships with private space firms helped to shift the landscape from government-dominated missions to a thriving commercial space sector. In addition, Lori and Mo discuss:NASA's budget and prioritiesTiming of Artemis and MarsNASA as a Cold War instrumentMuch needed policy changesAnd much more… • Chapters •00:00 - Introduction01:00 - Commercial partnerships during Lori's tenure05:55 - Why did you write your book?08:29 - The COTs program10:42 - Support for the Constellation program12:44 - Is the SLS part of the future of Artemis?15:40 - Feasibility of NASA's Artemis plan19:00 - NASA's CLPS program22:40 - View on SpaceX's launch dominance25:52 - Future of human spaceflight27:05 - Does NASA risk losing relevance?29:25 - How does great power competition affect NASA?32:48 - Policies Lori is championing34:14 - What prompted Lori to work in the industry?38:40 - What Lori is working on today45:33 - Viability of asteroid mining49:18 - Lori's bets on next Moon/Mars landing50:52 - What does Lori do for fun? • Show notes •Lori's book — https://www.amazon.com/Escaping-Gravity-Quest-Transform-Launch/dp/1635767709Lori's socials — https://twitter.com/lori_garverMo's socials — https://twitter.com/itsmoislamPayload's socials — https://twitter.com/payloadspace / https://www.linkedin.com/company/payloadspacePathfinder archive — Watch: https://www.youtube.com/@payloadspace Pathfinder archive — Listen: https://pod.payloadspace.com/episodes • About us •Pathfinder is brought to you by Payload, a modern space media brand built from the ground up for a new age of space exploration and commercialization. We deliver need-to-know news and insights daily to 19,000+ commercial, civil, and military space leaders. Payload is read by decision-makers at every leading new space company, along with c-suite leaders at all of the aerospace & defense primes. We're also read on Capitol Hill, in the Pentagon, and at space agencies around the world.Payload began as a weekly email sent to a few friends and coworkers. Today, we're a team distributed across four time zones and two continents, publishing five media properties across multiple platforms:1) Payload, our flagship daily newsletter, sends M-F @ 9am Eastern2) Pathfinder publishes weekly on Tuesday mornings (pod.payloadspace.com)3) Parallax, our weekly space science briefing, hits inboxes Thursday4) Polaris, our weekly policy briefing, publishes weekly on Tuesdays 5) Payload Research, our weekly research and analysis piece,  comes out on WednesdaysYou can sign up for all of our publications here: https://payloadspace.com/subscribe/

On this episode, Alex shares his thoughts on the latest Lunar Lander attempt by NASA with the IM-1 Mission. Intuitive Machine's is providing the NOVA C lunar lander as part of the CLPS program, where NASA funded commercial contracts to build out the Artemis Infrastructure around the Moon. There's no internet on the moon yet...not even running water. So there's alot to do, and this IM-1 mission aims to help NASA and multiple commercial payloads. But first, we need a successful SpaceX Falcon 9 launch to Lunar Orbit and then a soft landing. Alex shares thoughts about how treacherous landing on the Moon is, how important it is that we build infrastructure around the Moon, and why this NOVA C lander could be a game-changer for progress in space.  It's also a rare Space Valentine's Day so we made a multicolor 3D printed Mission Patch Valentine for the IM-1 mission. We discuss the upgrade of multicolor 3D printing, and how Alex sees 3D printing playing a HUGE role in the future of human spaceflight. Including, what can be done now to help prepare us on future missions while we're still here on Earth. Let us know in the comments or email us todayinspacepodcast@gmail.com Topics from the episode: moon, space, lander, mission, nasa, 3dprinter, payloads, 3dprinting, build, lunar lander, launch, spacex, falcon9, lab, podcast, intuitive machines We'd love to know your thoughts and questions! Email us at todayinspacepodcast@gmail.com SOURCES: https://www.intuitivemachines.com/post/intuitive-machines-lunar-lander-encapsulated-and-scheduled-for-launch https://www.jaxa.jp/press/2024/01/20240125-4_j.html https://www.intuitivemachines.com/im-1 https://www.nasa.gov/news-release/nasa-announces-new-partnerships-for-commercial-lunar-payload-delivery-services/ https://www.nasa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/np-2023-12-016-jsc-clps-im-press-kit-web-508.pdf?emrc=ac5e9 The 'Topics from the episode' above and the timestamps below for the episode were generated using AI (otter.ai) by running the audio through it's process.  Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction   -------------------------- Here's to building a fantastic future - and continued progress in Space (and humanity)! Spread Love, Spread Science Alex G. Orphanos We'd like to thank our sponsors: AG3D Printing Magic Mind (magicmind.com use code TODAYINSPACE20 for 20% OFF or up to 56% off subscription) Follow us: @todayinspacepod on Instagram/Twitter @todayinspace on TikTok /TodayInSpacePodcast on Facebook  Support the podcast: MAGIC MIND (learn more at magicmind.com/science) https://www.magicmind.com/todayinspace USE my code: TODAYINSPACE20 Get 20% off 1 item, or up to 56% off the Subscription Price! More ways to support us: • Buy a 3D printed gift from our shop ag3dprinting.etsy.com • Get a free quote on your next 3D printing project at ag3d-printing.com • Donate at todayinspace.net #space #rocket #podcast #people #spacex #moon #science #3dprinting #nasa #tothemoon #spacetravel #spaceexploration #solarsystem #spacecraft #technology #carlsagan #aerospace #spacetechnology #engineer #stem #ai #industry #work  #podcast #intuitivemachines #im1 #lunarlander

Jake and Anthony are joined by Elizabeth Frank to talk about the future of the CLPS program, JPL's Mars-focused Commercial Services Studies, and a whole bunch more, including Elizabeth's epic travel photos.TopicsOff-Nominal - YouTubeEpisode 141 - TRL Valley of Death (with Elizabeth Frank) - YouTubeAstrobotic to begin formal investigation into failed Peregrine mission - SpaceNewsMoon Manifest | Astrobotic TechnologyFirst Intuitive Machines lunar lander mission set for Feb. 14 launch - SpaceNewsExploring Mars Together: Commercial Services StudiesFor the first time NASA has asked industry about private missions to Mars | Ars TechnicaFollow ElizabethElizabeth A. FrankFollow Off-NominalSubscribe to the show! - Off-NominalSupport the show, join the DiscordOff-Nominal (@offnom) / TwitterOff-Nominal (@offnom@spacey.space) - Spacey SpaceFollow JakeWeMartians Podcast - Follow Humanity's Journey to MarsWeMartians Podcast (@We_Martians) | TwitterJake Robins (@JakeOnOrbit) | TwitterJake Robins (@JakeOnOrbit@spacey.space) - Spacey SpaceFollow AnthonyMain Engine Cut OffMain Engine Cut Off (@WeHaveMECO) | TwitterMain Engine Cut Off (@meco@spacey.space) - Spacey SpaceAnthony Colangelo (@acolangelo) | TwitterAnthony Colangelo (@acolangelo@jawns.club) - jawns.club

Spaceflight News— CLPS' second try (spacenews.com)— Collins completes Crew Capability Assessment (prnewswire.com) (spaceflightnow.com) (youtube.com)Short & Sweet— Queqiao-2 readies for launch (cgtn.com)— First metal 3D printer in space reaches ISS (europeanspaceflight.com)— Orbit raising raising questions (spacenews.com)This Week in Spaceflight History— 9 Feb, 2000. First launch of a Fregat upper stage (russianspaceweb.com) (en.wikipedia.org)— Next week (2/13 - 2/19) in 1996: First failure

2024 looks to be another exciting year in spaceflight! Despite the delay of the Artemis crewed lunar program, a number of exciting missions are queued up this year, among them the launch of Europa Clipper, ESA's HERA mission to Didymos, the first flight of Blue Origin's mammoth New Glenn rocket, and the first crewed flight of India's new spacecraft, the Gagaanyan capsule. We'll dive into these and more on this episode of This Week in Space! Headlines: Japan became the 5th country to successfully soft land on the moon with their SLIM lunar lander, though it is having issues generating solar power due to its arrays not deploying properly. Despite this setback, Japan still declared the landing a success. Astrobotic's Peregrine lunar lander failed after launch, burning up in Earth's atmosphere over the South Pacific after losing contact following its launch on ULA's Vulcan rocket. This was a major setback for Astrobotic's first lunar delivery contract under NASA's CLPS program. Axiom Space launched their AX-3 mission, the third all-private crewed flight to the ISS. The crew is made up of an international mix from the U.S., Italy, Spain, and Sweden. Main Topic: 2024 in Space Artemis Program Delays: NASA announced delays to the Artemis program, pushing back Artemis 2 to at least December 2025 and Artemis 3's lunar landing to 2026. Issues remain with the SLS rocket, Orion capsule, spacesuits, and especially SpaceX's Starship lunar lander, which needs many test flights before it is ready. Blue Origin's Progress: Blue Origin rolled out a pathfinder version of their New Glenn rocket to the launch site, signaling they are making progress with a planned launch in mid-2024. The rocket will have the biggest fairings of any currently available rocket. 2024 Missions: JPL and NASA have many big robotic missions launching in 2024, including the Europa Clipper to study Jupiter's icy moon, JUICE to also study Jupiter's moons for ESA, and Hera, which will observe the results of NASA's DART asteroid test. ESA is also working to get the delayed Ariane 6 rocket off the ground. India's Gaganyaan Capsule: India is making progress in developing their own indigenous crew capsule, called Gaganyaan, with plans to launch test flights in 2024 and 2025. This will be a major step in their ambitions for an independent human spaceflight program. 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

Spend some time in a dark location and you'll see the night sky in all its glory. If you pick a night with no moon, the effect triples. Steve Fentress, recently retired director of the Strasenburgh Planetarium in New York, is our guide to the night sky this week. He'll enlighten us about the lore of the Pleiades, also known as the Seven Sisters, one of the more remarkable constellations in the sky, as well as a general tour of other notable constellations and their stories across the ages. And... he's even got a planetarium joke! Join us for this surprisingly entertaining look at the great above from a veteran storyteller. Headlines: Vulcan rocket with ULA's new BE4 engine set for debut flight, launching NASA's CLPS moon landing mission with Astrobotic's Peregrine lander Controversy over human remains onboard Astrobotic lander; Navajo Nation protests not being consulted Juno spacecraft makes close flyby of Jupiter's volcanic moon Io, capturing stunning images Main Topic: The Night Sky Steve's approach to appreciating the night sky focuses on visualization using basic math rather than just facts Overview of cultural interpretations of constellations and astronomical objects across ancient Chinese, Aboriginal Australian, and Pacific Islander cultures The 88 modern constellations officially recognized today trace back to ancient Near East, Greek, and 16th-century European traditions The Pleiades star cluster - one of the most prominent and universally viewed groups of stars Its seasonal visibility and blue color make it a prime target for binoculars Appearance ranges from 6 main stars to a sparkling cluster depending on conditions Known as the "Seven Sisters" across cultures; stories explaining its changing appearance Popular meteor showers, including the Perseids, Leonids, and Geminids How meteor showers coincide with Earth's intersecting dust trails left behind by comets Upcoming highlights: 2024 Perseids and peak viewing times Get "Sky to Space:" https://amzn.to/3OfnFM3 Hosts: Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik Guest: Steve Fentress 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: joindeleteme.com/twit promo code TWIT