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In der heutigen Folge sprechen die Finanzjournalisten Lea Oetjen und Nando Sommerfeldt über einen weiteren Rekord für Elon Musk, einen unerwarteten Dämpfer für Adobe und eine beispiellose Vorfreude-Rallye. Außerdem geht es um JP Morgan, Eli Lilly, Tesla, KLA Corporation, Lam Research, Micron Technology, Arm, Applied Materials, Marvell Technology, ASML, AMD, Intel, SanDisk, Viasat, Firefly Aerospace, Intuitive Machines, Planet Labs, EchoStar, Rocket Lab, OHB, Siemens Energy, Infineon, SAP, Oracle, Kontron, Porsche AG, Microsoft, Amazon, Apple, Alphabet, Nvidia, Deutsche Telekom, Ennoconn, Vanguard FTSE All-World UCITS ETF (WKN: A1JX52), SPDR MSCI ACWI IMI UCITS ETF (WKN: A1JJTD) und Invesco EQQQ Nasdaq-100 UCITS ETF (WKN: 801498). Meldet Euch hier zum kostenlosen AAA-Newsletter an: https://www.businessinsider.de/informationen/newsletter/alles-auf-aktien/ Und mit dem Code „AAAFRIENDS“ spart ihr jetzt 50 Prozent auf Eure Tickets beim Finance Summit am 2. Oktober – aber nur unter diesem Link: https://veranstaltung.businessinsider.de/event/financesummit26/summary?rp=c6dc55d6-6f4f-4fb4-b75f-3f3501d84859 Wir freuen uns an Feedback über aaa@welt.de. Noch mehr "Alles auf Aktien" findet Ihr bei WELTplus und Apple Podcasts – inklusive aller Artikel der Hosts. Hier bei WELT: https://www.welt.de/podcasts/alles-auf-aktien/plus247399208/Boersen-Podcast-AAA-Bonus-Folgen-Jede-Woche-noch-mehr-Antworten-auf-Eure-Boersen-Fragen.html. Hier könnt ihr den AAA-Newsletter abonnieren: https://www.welt.de/newsletter/article232797673/Alles-auf-Aktien-Der-taegliche-Boersen-Newsletter-fuer-WELTplus-Abonnenten.html Und - ganz neu: AAA gibt es jetzt auch auf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alles_auf_aktien/ Disclaimer: Die im Podcast besprochenen Aktien und Fonds stellen keine spezifischen Kauf- oder Anlage-Empfehlungen dar. Die Moderatoren und der Verlag haften nicht für etwaige Verluste, die aufgrund der Umsetzung der Gedanken oder Ideen entstehen. Hörtipps: Für alle, die noch mehr wissen wollen: Holger Zschäpitz können Sie jede Woche im Finanz- und Wirtschaftspodcast "Deffner&Zschäpitz" hören. +++ Werbung +++ Du möchtest mehr über unsere Werbepartner erfahren? Hier findest du alle Infos & Rabatte! https://linktr.ee/alles_auf_aktien Impressum: https://www.welt.de/services/article7893735/Impressum.html Datenschutz: https://www.welt.de/services/article157550705/Datenschutzerklaerung-WELT-DIGITAL.html

We have taken a deeper dive into the government market's private investment landscape in recent weeks by hearing the viewpoints of a banker and then a venture capital specialist. Kirk Konert, managing partner at AE Industrial Partners, joins for this episode to continue the conversation by weighing in on private capital trends across the market and explaining what goes into aligning business decisions with the government priorities. AE Industrial is also at the heart of the investment action, which in recent months has included initial public offerings of two portfolio companies. Konert takes our Ross Wilkers through that process and the reasoning behind listing Firefly Aerospace and York Space Systems on the public markets. Konert also provides advice for company owners, founders and architects on how to go about their search for external capital partners. Knowing what you want going in is the starting point. WT 360: Defense tech investing is cool again, but can it stay that way? WT 360: A pulse check on GovCon's capital market landscape AE Industrial Partners unveils its third investment fund Firefly captures $868M in IPO proceeds Firefly seeks software, defense growth with $855M SciTec acquisition York Space Systems raises $629M in public offering Anduril, X-Bow and York detail their newest space acquisitions York Space Systems to acquire terminal maker in $355M transaction York Space Systems to acquire solar cell maker L3Harris to sell majority ownership of space propulsion unit to AE Industrial

On this week's episode of Valley of Depth, our first recorded in person, we sit down with Jason Kim, CEO of Firefly Aerospace, in the company's historic Blue Ghost mission control room in Cedar Park, Texas — the same room where 60 engineers watched their lander touch down at one meter per second last year.    From there, the conversation opens into how Jason actually thinks: about the Moon, about scale, and about being a "mission CEO" rather than a hardware or software one. Firefly went public in 2025, acquired defense software company SciTec within months, and now sits inside Golden Dome. Jason argues the market still prices the company as a pure launch player while he's building an end-to-end stack he puts in the same conversation as Anduril and Palantir. We cover: The last 30 seconds of the Blue Ghost Mission 1 landing, from inside the room where it happened Why Blue Ghost Mission 2 is harder: a three-spacecraft stack and the first US far-side landing Whether small launch makes money, and why Alpha is both a profit center and a strategic asset The Eclipse medium-lift bet, the Northrop partnership, and why Starship doesn't make everyone else obsolete Why the Moon matters, and how big the commercial lunar economy actually gets Why a hardware CEO bought a software company The valuation gap with Rocket Lab and what he believes the market hasn't priced in His honest read on SpaceX, China, the new-launch shakeout, and the path to a $100 billion company   • Chapters • 00:00 - Trailer 00:53 – Blue Ghost Mission 1 04:41 – The bar for success for Blue Ghost Mission 1 07:16 – What is the new objective in Blue Ghost Mission 2? 11:49 – Jason coming into Firefly leadership 16:35 – Day 1 as Firefly CEO 18:53 – AE Industrial and how private equity informs Jason's mindset 21:02 – Product stack 22:34 – Demand signal from responsive launch 24:21 – Alpha and small launch economics 26:20 – Firefly's Eclipse 28:09 – How Starship will impact the launch market 29:41 – Viability of commercial launches 32:15 – Blue Ghost x Eclipse? 33:51 – Why does the Moon matter? 36:02 – Jason's commercial lunar economy predictions 38:02 – The future of Blue Ghost's missions 39:52 – Why Jason acquired Sitec 44:30 – Sitec in the Space Force's Golden Dome contracts 47:16 – Why shift Firefly to being a public company? 49:04 – How does Jason address stock price fluctuation internally? 50:49 – Do the public markets understand the space economy? 52:57 – Is Firefly just a launch company? 55:25 – What part of Firefly has the market not priced in yet? 56:50 – Firefly's strategy in a world where lift becomes effectively free 58:49 – Which launch companies will survive? 59:56 – The China question 1:00:33 – Is there a company out there that doesn't get enough attention? 1:01:53 – How Firefly is thinking about M&As 1:04:25 – The path to Firefly hitting a $100B valuation 1:05:25 – Jason Kim, the person 1:07:07 – Who does Jason call for advice? 1:07:57 – What Jason would tell 25-year-old Jason 1:11:58 – What Jason does for fun when not working on space   • Show notes • Firefly's' website — https://fireflyspace.com/ Jason's' socials — https://x.com/Jason_Lil_Kim/ Mo's socials — https://x.com/itsmoislam Payload's socials — https://x.com/payloadspace / https://www.linkedin.com/company/payloadspace Ignition's socials — https://x.com/ignitionnuclear / https://www.linkedin.com/company/ignition-nuclear/ Tectonic's socials — https://x.com/tectonicdefense / https://www.linkedin.com/company/tectonicdefense/ Valley of Depth archive — Listen: https://pod.payloadspace.com/   • About us • Valley of Depth is a podcast about the technologies that matter — and the people building them. Brought to you by Arkaea Media, the team behind Payload (space), Ignition (nuclear energy), Decoding Bio (biotech) and Tectonic (defense tech), this show goes beyond headlines and hype. We talk to founders, investors, government officials, and military leaders shaping the future of national security and deep tech. From breakthrough science to strategic policy, we dive into the high-stakes decisions behind the world's hardest technologies. Payload: www.payloadspace.com Tectonic: www.tectonicdefense.com Ignition: www.ignition-news.com Decoding Bio: www.decodingbio.com

In der heutigen Folge sprechen die Finanzjournalisten Nando Sommerfeldt und Holger Zschäpitz über die Megaaktie Micron, den Emerging-Markets-Irrtum und den verrückten Space-Hype. Außerdem geht es um Micron Technology, UBS, AST SpaceMobile, Firefly Aerospace, Redwire, Planet Labs, Rocket Lab, Qualcomm, BP, Zscaler, Okta, Palo Alto Networks, CrowdStrike, Wacker Chemie, Siltronic, Salesforce, Marvell Technology, Snowflake, HP Inc, Abercrombie & Fitch, Synopsys, Agilent Technologies, Braze, PDD Holdings, BASF, Thyssenkrupp, Siemens Energy, IBM, Xerox, Warner Bros. Discovery, Costco, Walmart, PepsiCo, Kraft Heinz, Ferrari, Apple, Nissan, Morgan Stanley, Hermès, Tesla, VanEck Space Innovators ETF (WKN: A3DP9J), Roundhill Memory ETF (DRAM) (WKN: A42A7G), iShares Core MSCI World ETF (WKN: A0RPWH), Invesco EQQQ Nasdaq-100 ETF (WKN: 801498). Wir freuen uns an Feedback über aaa@welt.de. Noch mehr "Alles auf Aktien" findet Ihr bei WELTplus und Apple Podcasts – inklusive aller Artikel der Hosts. Hier bei WELT: https://www.welt.de/podcasts/alles-auf-aktien/plus247399208/Boersen-Podcast-AAA-Bonus-Folgen-Jede-Woche-noch-mehr-Antworten-auf-Eure-Boersen-Fragen.html. Hier könnt ihr den AAA-Newsletter abonnieren: https://www.welt.de/newsletter/article232797673/Alles-auf-Aktien-Der-taegliche-Boersen-Newsletter-fuer-WELTplus-Abonnenten.html Und - ganz neu: AAA gibt es jetzt auch auf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alles_auf_aktien/ Disclaimer: Die im Podcast besprochenen Aktien und Fonds stellen keine spezifischen Kauf- oder Anlage-Empfehlungen dar. Die Moderatoren und der Verlag haften nicht für etwaige Verluste, die aufgrund der Umsetzung der Gedanken oder Ideen entstehen. Hörtipps: Für alle, die noch mehr wissen wollen: Holger Zschäpitz können Sie jede Woche im Finanz- und Wirtschaftspodcast "Deffner&Zschäpitz" hören. +++ Werbung +++ Du möchtest mehr über unsere Werbepartner erfahren? Hier findest du alle Infos & Rabatte! https://linktr.ee/alles_auf_aktien Impressum: https://www.welt.de/services/article7893735/Impressum.html Datenschutz: https://www.welt.de/services/article157550705/Datenschutzerklaerung-WELT-DIGITAL.html

Texas attorney general Ken Paxton is the big winner in the lone star state's bitter republican senate primary battle, which spanned for more than a year and became the most expensive senate primary in history as Paxton, who was endorsed by donald trump just one week ago, convincingly defeated longtime GOP senator John Cornyn in the runoff election for the republican nomination, in the wake of allegations of sexual misconduct decades ago, the Austin city council this week has begun discussions over renaming Cesar Chavez street, and some of the proposed names include reverting back to the original "first street," renaming it after another member of the farmworkers movement -- Dolores Huerta, or renaming it after fallen Austin police officer Jorge Pastore, who was killed in the line of duty, and Cedar Park will soon play host to an out-of-this-world effort by NASA as the space agency has announced that Cedar Park-based Firefly Aerospace will build a new craft designed to transport drones to the moon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Firefly Aerospace CEO Jason Kim joins to discuss the company's latest earnings, its successful commercial moon landing, and its role in the U.S. “Golden Dome” defense initiative.Kim explains how commercial space companies are increasingly complementing the U.S. defense industry, the growing role of AI in next-generation defense systems, and Firefly's partnership with Nvidia.======== Schwab Network ========Options involve risks and are not suitable for all investors. Before trading, read the Options Disclosure Document. http://bit.ly/2v9tH6DEmpowering every investor and trader, every market day.Options involve risks and are not suitable for all investors. Before trading, read the Options Disclosure Document. http://bit.ly/2v9tH6DSubscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/ About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

Firefly Aerospace CEO Jason Kim joins The Rundown to break down the business behind the new space race. From a historic commercial moon landing to a $1.4 billion backlog, he explains how Firefly ($FLY) is building a full-stack space company beyond just rockets. The conversation also touches on the real-world stakes, including how space-based data and defense systems are playing a role in tracking missile threats in conflicts like Iran. Plus, why the moon is quickly becoming a commercial asset, from data sales to future infrastructure.

Volta Space Technologies is developing the Laser-Enabled Power Transmission Orbital Network (LEPTON) to provide power during lunar nights. The system uses a satellite-mounted laser to deliver energy to a photovoltaic receiver on the moon. A demonstration is planned for 2028, with the LightPort receiver set to be part of Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost Mission 2. The technology aims to reduce the need for large batteries in space missions and has potential applications for power distribution on the moon, Mars, and in terrestrial defense and disaster scenarios. Volta has conducted successful tests, including powering a lunar rover and delivering power over long distances.Learn more on this news by visiting us at: https://greyjournal.net/news/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In der heutigen Folge sprechen die Finanzjournalisten Philipp Vetter und Holger Zschäpitz über den schwächsten Handelstag des Jahres, Space-Fantasie bei Virgin Galactic und ein unverhofftes Geschenk für amerikanische Gesundheitsdienstleister. Außerdem geht es um Sidus Space, Telesat, Momentus, MDA Space, Space Communication, Firefly Aerospace, Soleno Therapeutics, Neurocrine Biosciences, Invesco, Blackrock, Broadcom, Paramount Skydance, United Health, Humana, CVS Health, Oscar Health, Clover Health, Microsoft Morgan Stanley Discounter für Skeptiker Cap 290 Dollar (WKN: MN3ZKE), Microsoft Discounter BNP Paribas Cap 440 Dollar (WKN: PJ0K65), Alphabet Skeptiker BNP Paribas Cap bei 220 Dollar (WKN: PJ6WX9), Alphabet Vermieter-Variante Morgan Stanley Cap 350 Dollar (WKN: MM8PLH), Rheinmetall Skeptiker Vontobel Cap 1.250 Euro (WKN: VH911W), Rheinmetall Vermieter-Strategie DZ Bank, Cap 1.900 Euro (WKN: DY9A4K), BASF Skeptiker UBS Cap 40 Euro (WKN: UQ3UT3), BASF Vermieter-Version Vontobel Cap 60 Euro (WKN: VJ5ZMG). Wir freuen uns an Feedback über aaa@welt.de. Noch mehr "Alles auf Aktien" findet Ihr bei WELTplus und Apple Podcasts – inklusive aller Artikel der Hosts. Hier bei WELT: https://www.welt.de/podcasts/alles-auf-aktien/plus247399208/Boersen-Podcast-AAA-Bonus-Folgen-Jede-Woche-noch-mehr-Antworten-auf-Eure-Boersen-Fragen.html. Hier könnt ihr den AAA-Newsletter abonnieren: https://www.welt.de/newsletter/article232797673/Alles-auf-Aktien-Der-taegliche-Boersen-Newsletter-fuer-WELTplus-Abonnenten.html Und - ganz neu: AAA gibt es jetzt auch auf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alles_auf_aktien/ Disclaimer: Die im Podcast besprochenen Aktien und Fonds stellen keine spezifischen Kauf- oder Anlage-Empfehlungen dar. Die Moderatoren und der Verlag haften nicht für etwaige Verluste, die aufgrund der Umsetzung der Gedanken oder Ideen entstehen. Hörtipps: Für alle, die noch mehr wissen wollen: Holger Zschäpitz können Sie jede Woche im Finanz- und Wirtschaftspodcast "Deffner&Zschäpitz" hören. +++ Werbung +++ Du möchtest mehr über unsere Werbepartner erfahren? Hier findest du alle Infos & Rabatte! https://linktr.ee/alles_auf_aktien Impressum: https://www.welt.de/services/article7893735/Impressum.html Datenschutz: https://www.welt.de/services/article157550705/Datenschutzerklaerung-WELT-DIGITAL.html

The Weekly Option trading podcast Episode 421 April 3, 2026 Welcome to The Weekly Option, a weekly program that offers practical trades and discussion for beginners and professionals alike. The topic of the week is choppy markets. In this week's show, we will cover the trades from last week on Applied DIgital Corp, Firefly Aerospace, MARA Holdings, and SLB Inc. And we discuss four new trades on Sidus Space Inc, Replimune Group, Cleanspark Inc, and JD .com. The markets in the US were closed on Friday, April 3rd to celebrate Good Friday. Stocks had quite the week in the US tied to war in the Middle East. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 1,338 points, closing out the week at 46,504 points. The S&P 500 Index picked up 213 points, ending the week at 6,582 points. It's always great to hear from listeners. If you have any questions about the trades presented here or about your own positions, feel free to email me. Email questions to me: eric@theweeklyoption.com Visit our YouTube Channel for The Weekly Option.com. PODCAST LINKS FOR EPISODE POST Listen on iTunes:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-weekly-option/id1375267155 Listen on YouTube Music:  https://music.youtube.com/channel/UCTo2yTkZPhqvlE8PdZkyTZA Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6HoYh2XxVCWaidJP4dJiSD Listen on Audible by Amazon: https://www.audible.com/podcast/The-Weekly-Option/B08K57QL6S?language=en_US Listen on PodBean: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/r5aam-6a884/The-Weekly-Option-Podcast YouTube Channel: https://goo.gl/u7JKJd Option Trading Basics: My Favorite Strategies: https://youtu.be/8UmPK5tuez0 How to Trade Stock Using Technical Analysis: https://youtu.be/wAATt0RpE0w Technical Analysis Videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnpPLl3EB_RBC5kyrCnsHow TradingView Stock Charts For Analysis: https://www.tradingview.com/gopro/?share_your_love=TraderEric

Artemis II, Comet MAPS, and Mercury: Your Space Week Just Got Very Busy  It's Day 3 of the Artemis II mission, a sungrazer comet is emerging from the solar corona, an Atlas V just set a payload record, and Mercury is at its best of the year. Here's everything you need to know from today's episode of Astronomy Daily.   Artemis II Flight Day 3: Orion Doesn't Even Need a Course Correction Four humans are on their way to the Moon, and everything is going better than planned. Flight controllers cancelled the first of three scheduled trajectory correction burns today — Orion is already on such a precise path that the burn simply wasn't needed. As Howard Hu, NASA's Orion program manager, noted, this reflects exceptional navigation performance throughout the mission. The crew — Commander Reid Wiseman, Pilot Victor Glover, Mission Specialist Christina Koch, and CSA astronaut Jeremy Hansen — spent Day 3 on medical readiness drills, practising CPR in weightlessness and checking out the spacecraft's medical equipment. They also successfully tested Orion's optical communications system, transmitting HD video back to Earth from deep space. On Monday, April 6th, Orion will swing around the lunar far side at its closest approach — briefly out of radio contact with Earth — and at the mission's farthest point will travel 252,757 miles from home. That breaks the human spaceflight distance record set by Apollo 13 in 1970. Fifty-six years. We're finally going further.   Comet MAPS: The Solar Plunge Is Done — Now Comes the Wait At 14:22 UTC on April 4th, Comet C/2026 A1 (MAPS) reached perihelion — passing just 161,000 kilometres from the surface of the Sun, skimming through the lower solar corona. Whether it survived that encounter is still being determined from spacecraft imagery, as the comet remains in the Sun's glare for ground-based observers. If MAPS emerges intact, the Southern Hemisphere viewing window opens April 6th to 10th. Look west after sunset, low on the horizon, near Venus. Brightness predictions range from magnitude -5 (comparable to Venus) to extraordinary scenarios even brighter. Even a nucleus breakup could leave a spectacular dust tail — what's known as a 'headless wonder.' Either way, this story is not over.   Atlas V Sets a Record: 29 Amazon Leo Satellites, Heaviest Payload Ever At 1:45 a.m. Eastern Time on April 4th, a ULA Atlas V 551 lifted off from Cape Canaveral carrying 29 Amazon Leo satellites — the heaviest payload in the rocket's 102-mission history. Mission LA-05 continues Amazon's build-out of its 3,200-satellite internet constellation (formerly Project Kuiper), with around 241 satellites now on orbit. Amazon faces an FCC deadline to have half its constellation operational by July 2026.   Blue Ghost Challenges a Fundamental View of the Moon New data from Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost lander — which operated on the lunar surface for two weeks in March 2025 — is shaking up decades of lunar science. Scientists expected Blue Ghost's landing site at Mare Crisium, well outside the Moon's 'hot zone,' to show significantly cooler interior temperatures than Apollo landing sites. It didn't. The near-side/far-side temperature divide may be far less pronounced than previously thought, suggesting heat-producing elements are more widely distributed beneath the surface. 'We may have to abandon that binary,' said principal investigator Seiichi Nagihara.   Pulsars Broadcast Further Than Anyone Knew — With Australian Science Behind the Discovery A study led by Professor Michael Kramer (Max Planck Institute) and Dr Simon Johnston (CSIRO) has found that about one third of millisecond pulsars emit radio waves from two completely separate regions — including a distant zone at the very edge of their magnetic reach called the current sheet. This overturns decades of received wisdom and suggests pulsars should be detectable from a wider range of directions than previously thought — with implications for gravitational wave detection using pulsar timing arrays.   Mercury Is at Its Best All Year — And Southern Hemisphere Skywatchers Win Mercury reached greatest western elongation on April 3rd — the year's best opportunity to see the innermost planet. From Australia and New Zealand, this is specifically the best morning apparition of Mercury in 2026. Look east about 30-40 minutes before sunrise for a steady point of light at around magnitude 0.4, just above Mars. Through binoculars or a small telescope, Mercury is currently showing a half-illuminated quarter phase. And on April 18th, Mercury, Saturn, Mars, and Neptune will gather in a tight morning-sky cluster — three of them visible to the naked eye.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/astronomy-daily-space-news-updates--5648921/support.Sponsor Details:Ensure your online privacy by using NordVPN. To get our special listener deal and save a lot of money, visit www.bitesz.com/nordvpn. You'll be glad you did!Become a supporter of Astronomy Daily by joining our Supporters Club. Commercial free episodes daily are only a click way... Click HereThis episode includes AI-generated content.

Many companies set out to do something hard. Firefly Aerospace set out to do the impossible.After 10 years and several existential moments, Firefly did what no private company ever had: in 2025, it successfully landed on the Moon. Before Firefly, only countries had ever landed on the Moon—and it took extraordinary national effort to do it. At its peak, the Apollo program consumed nearly 5% of the U.S. federal budget, mobilizing hundreds of thousands of people and vast government resources. What was once only possible for superpowers is now being done by a private company. In the wake of that breakthrough, Firefly went public on the Nasdaq in the largest aerospace and defense IPO in history, reaching a valuation of roughly $8.5 billion.Welcome to Tuesdays with Morrisey. In the latest episode, host Adam Morrisey sits down with Eric Salwan, co-founder of Firefly Aerospace, to unpack the company's improbable journey—from near-collapse to becoming the first commercial company to successfully land on the Moon. Together, they discuss the Firefly journey, the new space race, and Eric's perspective on the power of pursuing the impossible.Top TakeawaysThe Firefly journey was part of Eric's spiritual path. Firefly launched in 2014, ran out of money in 2016, and shut down. Eric had invested his own money, brought in family and friends as investors, and had to lay off the entire team. On New Year's Day 2017, with no company and no clear path forward, he made the decision that he would not leave until someone physically removed him from the building. Firefly Aerospace relaunched on May 1, 2017, with 20 employees.There is power in relentlessly sharing the vision, even with people who have no immediate way to help. When Firefly needed capital at its most desperate moment, two of Eric's friends went to their networks and raised $170 million of a $175 million round. None of those investors knew Eric personally, but they trusted the people who made the introduction.People underestimate the personal cost of being a founder. Eric didn't take a real vacation for nearly eight years. Firefly shut down once, had a rocket explode on the launch pad, watched tens of millions of dollars of work burn in a field during a test fire, and had to lay off 160 people who trusted the leadership to find a way forward. The Firefly story is incredible from the outside, but the lived experience was not always glamorous.We are in the very early innings of the new space race, and the stakes are high. Eric walked through the key players, the orbital markets being created, and how competition between the U.S. and China continues to grow. His framing: when the first ships landed in America, no one could have predicted what would be built there 250 years later. Space is the next frontier.Full List of Topics CoveredEric's background and how he came to co-found Firefly Aerospace.The original founding of Firefly in 2014, the shutdown in 2016, and the decision to restart.The capital requirements of building a rocket company.NASA's Commercial Lunar Payload Services program and how government contracts seeded the commercial space economy.The personal toll of the founder journey, including layoffs, rocket failures, and years without a real vacation.How Firefly became the first commercial company in history to successfully land on the Moon.What the lunar landing felt like in the room when it happened.How to think about the new space race and the roles of SpaceX, Rocket Lab, Firefly, and others.Big power competition and the militarization of cislunar space between the U.S. and China.Lessons Eric would share with students and young entrepreneurs.The Firefly documentary coming to Amazon Prime.Eric Salwan is an entrepreneur and new space advocate who played a foundational role in building Firefly Aerospace into a leading player in the commercial space industry. Originally an early investor, Salwan later joined the company operationally, helping guide it through bankruptcy, restructuring, and eventual public listing. Under his leadership alongside founder Tom Markusic, Firefly achieved a historic milestone as the first private company to successfully land on the Moon. His background spans IT, startup operations, and venture building, with a reputation for resilience and long-term vision in high-risk industries.

Simon reviews six listed space stocks ahead of the expected SpaceX IPO, which could debut above $2 trillion as early as June. Rocket Lab, AST SpaceMobile, Intuitive Machines, Firefly Aerospace, Planet Labs and Spire Global each get a SWOT breakdown, with the Procure Space ETF (UFO) as a diversified alternative. On the local front, the JSE Top 40 just posted its worst month since September 2008, falling roughly 10 percent from all-time highs. A massive petrol price increase takes effect at midnight. Simon discusses investing into a falling market, revisits the Algorithm Holdings AI hype collapse, and explains why CrowdStrike's CEO selling stock is not worth losing sleep over. WorldWideMarkets is part of JustOneLap.com.

The Weekly Option trading podcast Episode 420 March 26, 2026 Welcome to The Weekly Option, a weekly program that offers practical trades and discussion for beginners and professionals alike. The topic of the week is playing the game. In this week's show, we will cover the trades from last week on Intuitive Machines Inc, W&T Offshore Inc, iShares Ethereum Trust ETF, and 2x Long VIX Futures ETF. And we discuss four new trades on Applied Digital Corp, Firefly Aerospace, MARA Holdings, and SLB Inc. Today’s podcast is being recorded using end of day pricing on Thursday, March 26th. The Dow Jones Industrial Average is up 382 points, closing on Thursday at 45,960 points. The S&P 500 Index has lost 29 points, closing on Thursday at 6,477 points. It's always great to hear from listeners. If you have any questions about the trades presented here or about your own positions, feel free to email me. Email questions to me: eric@theweeklyoption.com Visit our YouTube Channel for The Weekly Option.com. PODCAST LINKS FOR EPISODE POST Listen on iTunes:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-weekly-option/id1375267155 Listen on YouTube Music:  https://music.youtube.com/channel/UCTo2yTkZPhqvlE8PdZkyTZA Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6HoYh2XxVCWaidJP4dJiSD Listen on Audible by Amazon: https://www.audible.com/podcast/The-Weekly-Option/B08K57QL6S?language=en_US Listen on PodBean: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/r5aam-6a884/The-Weekly-Option-Podcast YouTube Channel: https://goo.gl/u7JKJd Option Trading Basics: My Favorite Strategies: https://youtu.be/8UmPK5tuez0 How to Trade Stock Using Technical Analysis: https://youtu.be/wAATt0RpE0w Technical Analysis Videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnpPLl3EB_RBC5kyrCnsHow TradingView Stock Charts For Analysis: https://www.tradingview.com/gopro/?share_your_love=TraderEric

There are new questions on Wednesday about the war with Iran and whether the country would consider attacking the United States and California in particular. Gov. Gavin Newsom addressed those reports on Wednesday. “As it relates to drone strikes, we have been aware of that information,” he said. “We have been working collaboratively through the (SOC), which we established right after the war began -- the State Operations Center. Working with the Office of Emergency Services, but also working locally to make sure we transmit any information that we have received.” Kai Trump, the 18-year-old granddaughter of President Donald Trump, brought her Secret Service detail and all her YouTube followers along on a run to luxury grocery store Erewhon, sparking widespread criticism on social media. Fresno and the Central Valley could see temperatures rise as high as 90 degrees by early next week — unseasonably warm weather that may signal a hotter spring and summer this year. JP Kalb, a meteorologist at the National Weather Service’s Hanford office, said the warmer weather is the result of a large pressure system off the California coast and is thwarting rainy weather. A Texas spaceflight company is planning a rocket launch today for the first time in nearly a year from California. And despite the vehicle's smaller stature just shy of 100 feet tall, Firefly Aerospace's Alpha rocket is projected to be widely visible across the West Coast. A faulty 12‑volt battery caused a Cadillac Lyriq EV in Antioch to shut down completely, trapping a 1‑year‑old baby inside while all electronic locks, key fobs, the mobile app, and even OnStar stopped working. After nearly 30 minutes, the family freed the child by using a hidden mechanical key a solution they found through ChatGPT. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's episode of Astronomy Daily — S05E61, Thursday 12 March 2026 — Anna and Avery cover six of the biggest stories in space and astronomy from the past 24 hours.   Stories in this episode: •       3I/ATLAS, our third confirmed interstellar visitor, has been found to be extraordinarily rich in methanol — a type of alcohol — with ALMA observations revealing methanol-to-hydrogen cyanide ratios far beyond almost any known solar system comet. The findings offer a chemical fingerprint of a distant planetary system, and the comet makes its closest pass to Jupiter on March 16. •       Firefly Aerospace's Alpha rocket successfully returned to flight on March 11, completing its seventh mission — 'Stairway to Seven' — after an 11-month stand-down following two mishaps in 2025. The mission also validated key Block II upgrade systems ahead of the next-generation rocket's debut on Flight 8. •       NASA held its Artemis II Flight Readiness Review today at Kennedy Space Center, a critical milestone ahead of a potential April launch. The SLS/Orion stack is being prepared for its second rollout after a helium flow issue was repaired in the Vehicle Assembly Building. •       A landmark helioseismology study from the University of Birmingham and Yale, drawing on 40 years of data from the Birmingham Solar-Oscillations Network, reveals that the Sun's internal structure shifts measurably between solar cycle minima — with implications for space weather forecasting. •       NASA's Van Allen Probe A reentered Earth's atmosphere on March 11, eight years earlier than expected, with the current active solar cycle responsible for accelerating its orbital decay. Most of the 600kg spacecraft burned up over the eastern Pacific. •       Astronomers using ESO's Very Large Telescope have discovered a third gas cloud — G2t — orbiting Sagittarius A*, the Milky Way's central supermassive black hole. Its near-identical orbit to the previously known G1 and G2 clouds suggests all three likely originated from the same binary star system.   Find full episodes, transcripts and more at astronomydaily.io. Follow us @AstroDailyPod on all major platforms.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/astronomy-daily-space-news-updates--5648921/support.Sponsor Details:Ensure your online privacy by using NordVPN. To get our special listener deal and save a lot of money, visit www.bitesz.com/nordvpn. You'll be glad you did!Become a supporter of Astronomy Daily by joining our Supporters Club. Commercial free episodes daily are only a click way... Click HereThis episode includes AI-generated content.

There are new questions on Wednesday about the war with Iran and whether the country would consider attacking the United States and California in particular. Gov. Gavin Newsom addressed those reports on Wednesday. “As it relates to drone strikes, we have been aware of that information,” he said. “We have been working collaboratively through the (SOC), which we established right after the war began -- the State Operations Center. Working with the Office of Emergency Services, but also working locally to make sure we transmit any information that we have received.” Kai Trump, the 18-year-old granddaughter of President Donald Trump, brought her Secret Service detail and all her YouTube followers along on a run to luxury grocery store Erewhon, sparking widespread criticism on social media. Fresno and the Central Valley could see temperatures rise as high as 90 degrees by early next week — unseasonably warm weather that may signal a hotter spring and summer this year. JP Kalb, a meteorologist at the National Weather Service’s Hanford office, said the warmer weather is the result of a large pressure system off the California coast and is thwarting rainy weather. A Texas spaceflight company is planning a rocket launch today for the first time in nearly a year from California. And despite the vehicle's smaller stature just shy of 100 feet tall, Firefly Aerospace's Alpha rocket is projected to be widely visible across the West Coast. A faulty 12‑volt battery caused a Cadillac Lyriq EV in Antioch to shut down completely, trapping a 1‑year‑old baby inside while all electronic locks, key fobs, the mobile app, and even OnStar stopped working. After nearly 30 minutes, the family freed the child by using a hidden mechanical key a solution they found through ChatGPT. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on Astronomy Daily: NASA's Artemis II mission is rolling back to the Vehicle Assembly Building today after a helium flow issue dashed hopes of a March launch. We cover the latest on what went wrong, what it means for the April window, and what happens next.   We also have five more stories to get through: Perseverance just gained the ability to locate itself on Mars with GPS-like precision — no Earth assistance required. Scientists have published a daring plan to intercept interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS using a solar slingshot manoeuvre, with a launch in 2035 and a 50-year journey to follow. China's mysterious Shenlong space plane is back in orbit on its fourth mission, and we still know almost nothing about it. We run through this week's packed launch schedule — including Rocket Lab's hypersonic scramjet test flight happening today, and Firefly Aerospace's return to flight on Friday. And we close with a genuinely beautiful piece of science: researchers have used supercomputers to solve a 50-year-old mystery about how elements move inside red giant stars.   In This Episode 00:00 — Introduction 01:30 — Story 1: Artemis II rollback — the latest 05:30 — Story 2: Perseverance gets GPS on Mars 09:00 — Story 3: The 50-year mission to chase 3I/ATLAS 12:30 — Story 4: China's Shenlong space plane — Mission 4 15:00 — Story 5: This week's launch schedule 17:30 — Story 6: Supercomputers solve the red giant mystery 19:30 — Outro   Find Us Website: astronomydaily.io Social: @AstroDailyPod Network: Bitesz.com Podcast NetworkBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/astronomy-daily-space-news-updates--5648921/support.Sponsor Details:Ensure your online privacy by using NordVPN. To get our special listener deal and save a lot of money, visit www.bitesz.com/nordvpn. You'll be glad you did!Become a supporter of Astronomy Daily by joining our Supporters Club. Commercial free episodes daily are only a click way... Click HereThis episode includes AI-generated content.

In this episode of SpaceTime, we uncover groundbreaking astronomical events and the latest advancements in space exploration.First Ever Super Kilonova DetectedAstronomers have made a significant discovery with the potential detection of the first ever super kilonova explosion. This extraordinary event, cataloged as AT 2025ULZ, is believed to have been triggered by a double supernova explosion, producing both gravitational waves and electromagnetic radiation. Lead author Manzi Kasliwal from Caltech's Palomar Observatory discusses how this unique phenomenon could reshape our understanding of stellar evolution and the formation of heavy elements in the universe. With only one confirmed kilonova event to date, this new discovery presents an exciting opportunity to explore the complexities of cosmic explosions.Blue Ghost 2 Spacecraft Shake TestFirefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost Mission 2 spacecraft has undergone rigorous shake testing at NASA's Environmental Test Laboratory. This critical assessment simulates the intense vibrations and acoustics experienced during launch, ensuring the spacecraft can withstand the harsh conditions of a rocket ascent. JPL engineer Michael Williams explains the importance of these tests in preparing spacecraft for successful missions, as the Blue Ghost 2 aims to deliver multiple payloads to the lunar far side next year.Shenzhou 20 Capsule Returns SafelyChina's Shenzhou 20 spacecraft has successfully completed an unmanned return to Earth after sustaining damage from space debris. Initially intended to bring a crew of Tigernauts back home, mission managers opted for a safe return without the crew due to concerns over a crack in the capsule's viewport. This decision highlights the importance of safety in space missions, while also providing valuable data for future flights.www.spacetimewithstuartgary.com✍️ Episode ReferencesAstrophysical Journal LettersNASA ReportsNature CommunicationsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spacetime-your-guide-to-space-astronomy--2458531/support.(00:00:00) This is Space Time Series 28, Episode 152 for broadcast on 26 December 2025(00:00:47) Astronomers detect what could be the first ever super kilonova explosion(00:15:30) Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost 2 spacecraft undergoes shake testing at NASA's JPL(00:20:10) China's Shenzhou 20 capsule returns safely to Earth after damage from space debris(00:25:00) New study reveals the benefits of swearing during physical exertion

Starcloud has successfully trained and run the first large AI model in space. DARPA has awarded BAE a Phase 2 contract to advance autonomous space-based surveillance. Firefly Aerospace will host Volta Space Technologies' wireless power receiver on Firefly's Blue Ghost Mission 2 lander on the far side of the Moon, and more. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Be sure to follow T-Minus on LinkedIn and Instagram. T-Minus Guest Our guest today is Jerome Hittle, CEO & Founder at AmplifiedSpace. You can connect with Jerome on LinkedIn, and learn more about AmplifiedSpace on their website. Selected Reading ‘Greetings, earthlings': Nvidia-backed Starcloud trains first AI model in space as orbital data center race heats up BAE Systems to advance autonomous space-based surveillance technology for DARPA Firefly Aerospace Adds Volta's Wireless Power Receiver to Blue Ghost Mission on Far Side of the Moon HawkEye 360 and International Partner Establish Multi-Year Data Access Agreement ESA - Space-enabled air traffic control takes flight globally Momentus Selected for U.S. Space Force SHIELD Contract Vehicle Bezos and Musk Race to Bring Data Centers to Space NASA Teams Work MAVEN Spacecraft Signal Loss Share your feedback. What do you think about T-Minus Space Daily? Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us by completing our brief listener survey. Thank you for helping us continue to improve our show.  Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at space@n2k.com to request more info. Want to join us for an interview? Please send your pitch to space-editor@n2k.com and include your name, affiliation, and topic proposal. T-Minus is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

39 procent. Dat is hoeveel winstgroei Disney ziet bij hun streamingafdeling. 12,5 miljoen mensen kozen afgelopen kwartaal voor een abonnement op Disney+ of Hulu. Ook bij de afdeling die over de pretparken, de cruisereizen en de merchandise gaat is het feest. Dus deelt Disney cadeautjes uit. Meer aandeleninkoop, en meer dividend. Maar toch zijn beleggers niet tevreden. Die zien vooral een terugloop in advertentie-inkomsten bij de tv-kanalen. Zijn beleggers verwend? Dat vragen we ons deze aflevering af. Dan gaat het ook over modehuis Burberry. Dat heeft eindelijk de smaak weer te pakken. Sinds de pandemie verschraalden de verkopen in China, maar er is weer sprake van groei! Maar is dat te danken aan de nieuwe strategie van Burberry, of hebben ze gewoon weer de wind in de rug in de hele sector? En je hoort over de zorgen van de Autoriteit Financiële Markten. Die ziet 'grote, complexe en ondoorzichtige risico's' door de enorme invloed van techbedrijven op die markten. En tot slot nog een prettig bericht, want je hoeft voorlopig het woord 'shutdown' niet meer te horen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JAXA successfully launched a cargo spacecraft for its first mission to deliver supplies to the International Space Station (ISS). The European Council calls for an accelerated joint development of space assets and services that serve security and defence purposes. Firefly Aerospace is set to expand and add 300 jobs to its Cedar Park, Texas location, and more. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Be sure to follow T-Minus on LinkedIn and Instagram. T-Minus Guest Our guest today is Richard Cooper, Space Foundation Vice President of Strategic Communications. You can connect with Rich on LinkedIn, and learn more about the Space Symposium on their website. Selected Reading Japan successfully launches new cargo spacecraft to deliver supplies to International Space Station Joint Communication To The European Parliament, The European Council And The Council Preserving Peace - Defence Readiness Roadmap 2030 Cedar Park OKs millions for Firefly, Wright One HQ projects Voyager Acquires ExoTerra, Bolstering American Propulsion Capabilities Sidus Space Finalizes Commercial Pathfinder Mission Agreement with Lonestar for LizzieSat®-5 Mission SpaceX Starlink internet isn't fast enough for Ukraine's combat robots- Space ABOVE rockets into DARPA's ERIS Elite—Unlocking next-generation space defense innovations – SatNews NASA-Themed Pumpkin-Carving Templates and Stencils Share your feedback. What do you think about T-Minus Space Daily? Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us by completing our brief listener survey. Thank you for helping us continue to improve our show.  Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at space@n2k.com to request more info. Want to join us for an interview? Please send your pitch to space-editor@n2k.com and include your name, affiliation, and topic proposal. T-Minus is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Firefly Aerospace announces its $855 million acquisition of SciTec. The U.S. Space Force awards SpaceX and ULA the first post-2027 launch contracts. Japan's ispace completes key vibration tests for its Series 3 lunar lander.  Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Be sure to follow T-Minus on LinkedIn and Instagram. T-Minus Guest Bailey Reichelt from Aegis Space Law and Matthew Linton from Linton Space Law bring us Space Law FAQs. If you have any questions you'd like to ask the team, please email space@n2k.com. Selected Reading Firefly strengthens portfolio with $855 million deal for national security tech firm SciTec | Reuters  Space Force taps SpaceX, ULA for first set of critical launches beyond FY27 - Breaking Defense ispace Announces Series 3 Lander Achieves Significant Testing Milestone for Mission 4  https://www.linkedin.com/posts/axiom-space_hungary-axodc-buildingopportunity-activity-7379933909985206272-N_V-/?rcm=ACoAAAgYa4kBQSgG6y9F3qpyRZA3smwobuJvR9E  4iG Space and Defence aims to become strategic investor of Axiom Space  ESA inaugurates deep space antenna in Australia  https://lte.observatoiredeparis.psl.eu/Occultation-by-Ganymede-on-October-14-2025?lang=en Share your feedback. What do you think about T-Minus Space Daily? Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us by completing our ⁠brief listener survey⁠. Thank you for helping us continue to improve our show.  Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our ⁠media kit⁠. Contact us at ⁠space@n2k.com⁠ to request more info. Want to join us for an interview? Please send your pitch to ⁠space-editor@n2k.com⁠ and include your name, affiliation, and topic proposal. T-Minus is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In der heutigen Folge sprechen die Finanzjournalisten Anja Ettel und Holger Zschäpitz über eine unverhoffte Stahl-Rallye, Japans eiserne Lady, die Rückkehr der Hype-Aktien und was diese Woche sonst noch wichtig wird. Außerdem geht es um Bitcoin, Firefly Aerospace, OHB, Xtrackers Nikkei 225 EUR Hedged ETF (WKN: DBX0Q9), Amundi Japan Topix EUR Hedged ETF (WKN: A2H58W), PlugPower, Quantum, Rigetti, RichTech Robotics, D-Wave, Thyssenkrupp, Salzgitter, iShares MSCI EM ETF (WKN: A0RPWJ), FTSE All-World ETF (WKN: A2PKXG), SPDR MSCI ACWI IMI ETF (WKN: A1JJTD), Aumovia, innoscripta, TIN INN Holding, Pfisterer Holding SE und Zijin Gold International Co Ltd. Wir freuen uns über Feedback an aaa@welt.de. Noch mehr "Alles auf Aktien" findet Ihr bei WELTplus und Apple Podcasts – inklusive aller Artikel der Hosts und AAA-Newsletter. Hier bei WELT: https://www.welt.de/podcasts/alles-auf-aktien/plus247399208/Boersen-Podcast-AAA-Bonus-Folgen-Jede-Woche-noch-mehr-Antworten-auf-Eure-Boersen-Fragen.html. Der Börsen-Podcast Disclaimer: Die im Podcast besprochenen Aktien und Fonds stellen keine spezifischen Kauf- oder Anlage-Empfehlungen dar. Die Moderatoren und der Verlag haften nicht für etwaige Verluste, die aufgrund der Umsetzung der Gedanken oder Ideen entstehen. Hörtipps: Für alle, die noch mehr wissen wollen: Holger Zschäpitz können Sie jede Woche im Finanz- und Wirtschaftspodcast "Deffner&Zschäpitz" hören. +++ Werbung +++ Du möchtest mehr über unsere Werbepartner erfahren? Hier findest du alle Infos & Rabatte! https://linktr.ee/alles_auf_aktien Impressum: https://www.welt.de/services/article104636888/Impressum.html Datenschutz: https://www.welt.de/services/article157550705/Datenschutzerklaerung-WELT-DIGITAL.html

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: Texas A&M continues to be exposed as an institution that has not only coddled Leftists and Leftist ideology but as an institution that may be damaging to national security. Is this latest issue with money from Qatar an example of institutional money laundering? Maybe non criminal but certain non ethical.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.We meet Texas Agriculture Commissioner GOP Primary challenger Nate Sheets.Audit: Texas Inconsistent with Federal Commercial Driver's License Requirements. DPS Suspends Issuance of Certain Commercial Driver Licenses.Say what!? U.S. to Accept Immigrant Dreamer DACA Requests After 4-Year Freeze. Accepting applications better not be the same as granting such. Why is this program created by Obama, not Congress, still around!?Business news: Texas Stock Exchange wins SEC approval Dallas Fed: Texas service sector activity falters amid increased uncertainty SpaceX to launch 11th Starship Oct. 13 Another setback for Firefly Aerospace's beleaguered rocket program H-E-B announces first woman president of the company Vistra building natural gas power units to triple capacity at its West Texas power plant Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

RadPC was a technology demonstration that proved low-cost computers can self-correct when exposed to lunar radiation.

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Out of 8000 applicants, NASA has selected 10 new candidates for the 24th astronaut class. Firefly Aerospace has been awarded a $10 million contract addendum under NASA's Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) initiative for acquisition of additional science and operational data collected beyond the initial contractual requirements for Blue Ghost Mission 1. Arkisys has been selected as the commercial sustaining and maintenance partner for NASA's Astrobee, and more. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Be sure to follow T-Minus on LinkedIn and Instagram. T-Minus Guest Our guest today is Gregg Burgess, VP Space Systems at General Atomics. You can connect with Gregg on LinkedIn, and read more about the demonstration here. Selected Reading NASA Selects All-American 2025 Class of Astronaut Candidates Firefly Aerospace Receives $10 Million NASA Contract Addendum for Blue Ghost Mission 1 Lunar Data Arkisys Wins NASA Astrobee Robot Management Deal- Aviation Week Network GE Aerospace Successfully Completes Supersonic Flight Tests of a Solid-Fueled Ramjet at Kennedy Space Center Suspected Iran-backed group targets Euro aerospace sector- The Register NASA, SpaceX Now Targeting Sept. 24 for Space Weather Launch Intelligence chiefs highlight China threat in space - Washington Times Terran Orbital Completes Delivery of Satellite Bus Platforms to Lockheed Martin for the Tranche 1 Transport Layer Kazakhtelecom Announces Agreement to Bring Project Kuiper Satellite Internet to Kazakhstan New EHT Images Reveal Unexpected Polarization Flips at M87* | Event Horizon Telescope Share your feedback. What do you think about T-Minus Space Daily? Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us by completing our brief listener survey. Thank you for helping us continue to improve our show.  Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at space@n2k.com to request more info. Want to join us for an interview? Please send your pitch to space-editor@n2k.com and include your name, affiliation, and topic proposal. T-Minus is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Redwire has been awarded a NASA single award contract to support operations on the International Space Station (ISS).  Firefly Aerospace has received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) clearance to resume Alpha rocket launches following the Flight 6 mishap. FAA headquarters staff will be moved into the US Transportation Department headquarters in Washington, and more. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Be sure to follow T-Minus on LinkedIn and Instagram. T-Minus Guest Our guest today is Greg Gillinger, SVP for Strategy & Development, Integrity ISR. You can connect with Greg on LinkedIn, and learn more about Integrity ISR on their website. Selected Reading Redwire Awarded $25 Million Single Award IDIQ Contract by NASA To Provide Biotechnology and Support On-Orbit Operations Aboard the International Space Station Alpha FLTA006 - Firefly Aerospace US to move FAA headquarters staff, consolidate USDOT IT systems- Reuters Flight Ticket Initiative: first five missions secured with Avio and Isar Aerospace NASA rocket launch from Virginia visible across NC skies Atlas V Kuiper 3 Russian space official: “We need to stop lying to ourselves” about health of industry - Ars Technica NASA Seeks Volunteers to Track Artemis II Mission NASA's Artemis II Orion One-Way Doppler Measurements Tracking T-Minus Crew Survey Complete our annual audience survey before August 31. Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at space@n2k.com to request more info. Want to join us for an interview? Please send your pitch to space-editor@n2k.com and include your name, affiliation, and topic proposal. T-Minus is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ahead of the upcoming World Space Business Week, Constellations and Novaspace bring you a limited podcast series where 5 space leaders answer 3 questions about the state of the industry, what drives them and the challenges ahead. Listen now to Jason Kim, CEO of Firefly. Explore Firefly Aerospace's recent lunar landing success, upcoming Blue Ghost missions, and the launch of its high‑resolution Ocula Lunar Imaging Service set to transform cislunar exploration. Other guests are: John Serafini, CEO of Hawkeye 360, Jean-François Fallacher, CEO of Eutelsat Group, Phil Carrai, President, Kratos Space and Even Rogers, CEO and Co-Founder of True Anomaly.

Ahead of the upcoming World Space Business Week, Constellations and Novaspace bring you a limited podcast series where 5 space leaders answer 3 questions about the state of the industry, what drives them and the challenges ahead. Listen now to Jean-François Fallacher, CEO of Eutelsat Group. Eutelsat's GEO+LEO push aligns with rising demand for sovereign constellations and a new state-backed capital raise.  Other guests are: Jason Kim, CEO of Firefly Aerospace, John Serafini, CEO of Hawkeye 360, Phil Carrai, President, Kratos Space and Even Rogers, CEO and Co-Founder of True Anomaly.

Ahead of the upcoming World Space Business Week, Constellations and Novaspace bring you a limited podcast series where 5 space leaders answer 3 questions about the state of the industry, what drives them and the challenges ahead. Listen now to Even Rogers, CEO and Co-Founder of True Anomaly. True Anomaly details a $260M Series C, lessons from Mission X toward MX-3 while building a small-form-factor “fighter-interceptor” for space superiority, and sees strong investor appetite for space and defense ahead. Other guests are: Jason Kim, CEO of Firefly Aerospace, John Serafini, CEO of Hawkeye 360, Jean-François Fallacher, CEO of Eutelsat Group and Phil Carrai, President, Kratos Space.

Ahead of the upcoming World Space Business Week, Constellations and Novaspace bring you a limited podcast series where 5 space leaders answer 3 questions about the state of the industry, what drives them and the challenges ahead. Listen now to Phil Carrai, President, Kratos Space. Kratos highlights a 5G NTN over GEO demonstration and argues the winners will deliver working products, match customer spend patterns, and fit into real operational workflows. Other guests are: Jason Kim, CEO of Firefly Aerospace, John Serafini, CEO of Hawkeye 360, Jean-François Fallacher, CEO of Eutelsat Group and Even Rogers, CEO and Co-Founder of True Anomaly.

Dr. Space, host of The Space Show, recently hosted a compelling conversation with Ben Roberts, founder and CEO of Skyworker Work Group Finance and Advisory Surfaces LLC. The discussion centered on financing space business entrepreneurs developing health and material products in microgravity. They explored how the unique conditions of space, specifically the absence of gravity—can be leveraged to manufacture advanced materials and medical goods. These include protein crystals for medicines, engineered nanoparticles, 3D-printed cardiac tissue, and accelerated aging models for studying diseases such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's.Although the microgravity economy remains in its early stages, with no companies yet achieving significant commercial profitability, several ventures are nearing viability. Experts believe these companies could access substantial markets within the next 3–5 years, once regulatory hurdles are cleared.Our guest Ben outlined the foundations of in-space manufacturing. He explained how microgravity eliminates forces like sedimentation and convection, enabling the creation of next-generation materials and technologies that may no longer be feasible to produce on Earth. While the concept has been explored for decades, real progress has emerged only in the past 5–6 years, with more defined use cases nearing commercialization.Key applications discussed include:* High-quality protein crystals for drug development;* Advanced nanoparticles;* 3D-printed cardiac tissue;* Accelerated aging studies for neurological diseases.Ben likened the microgravity economy to the startup ecosystem 15 years ago—rich in innovation and investor interest, but still pre-revenue. He pointed out that many space-based life science companies are close to proving commercial viability. These businesses could tap into eight- or nine-figure markets once they secure regulatory approvals.As an example, he cited LambdaVision,a company developing artificial retinas. Initially funded through federal R&D grants, the company now requires relatively modest monthly investments ($25,000–$50,000) to complete clinical trials.Ben discussed the broader political and funding environment. While microgravity research is not currently a federal priority, bipartisan coalitions are emerging in Congress. He noted that most ventures are focused on low Earth orbit (LEO), where zero gravity can be achieved without needing to go to cislunar space. The sector remains early in the "hype curve," but Ben was optimistic that commercial breakthroughs—such as personalized cancer treatments—could arrive within 3–5 years, potentially at a fraction of traditional pharmaceutical development costs.A listener email from Jane raised the issue of limited awareness among doctors regarding space-based medical solutions, like printing replacement menisci in orbit for people with damaged knees. She also suggested that doctors dismiss such ideas or products thus patients remain in the dark about the progress unless they start internet searches themselves. Ben acknowledged this gap but noted that companies such as Redwire are actively collaborating with medical institutions. Responding to another listener, Jerry, he addressed the uncertain future of the ISS and the coming role of private space stations. Ben suggested that some manufacturing processes may not require constant human presence and could benefit from uncrewed or short-duration orbital platforms.Our guest highlighted growing international interest, including from China, in space manufacturing. He noted that many ventures in this sector can operate with relatively modest capital (eight figures), making global partnerships feasible—especially for life sciences applications. Although many U.S. companies are focused on other space segments, the microgravity manufacturing niche is largely populated by small U.S.-based firms. On space tourism, Ben explained that the main obstacle is not technology but the business model. Even with costs dropping from $50 million to $10 million per seat, space tourism remains out of reach for most consumers.When I asked our guest how to pitch space ventures such as those we have been talking about to investors, Ben suggested presenting space as a nascent but high-potential industry—akin to early-stage AI or social media. He emphasized the need for honesty about risks while pointing out the sector's long-term upside. He noted that space ventures can yield high impact, citing efforts to cure blindness or treat degenerative diseases, but they require years of development and significant investment. Once established, however, these companies may enjoy insulation from competition with huge global markets.Ben touched on the difficulties of investing in space settlement, suggesting that lunar habitats are not yet commercially viable due to supply chain and infrastructure constraints. He also discussed the high costs and insurance coverage implications of new space-based medical technologies, such as artificial retinas designed to restore vision. He mentioned a cancer drug company that improved its product through microgravity R&D and subsequently saw notable financial returns. Ben noted insurance challenges. For example, how would a commercial company insure its hardware and infrastructure in LEO or on the lunar surface? How would one value it?He addressed legal concerns such as property rights in space, particularly in the context of commercial space stations. Questions remain, especially regarding bankruptcy and asset ownership in orbit, but regulators still have time to address these challenges. I noted growing interest from major investment banks, citing Firefly Aerospace's IPO and its support from institutions in the U.S., U.K., and Germany as evidence that traditional finance is beginning to take space ventures seriously. Our guest had much to say on this matter, the larger, global and powerful banking and investment houses, especially when compared to the angles helping the entrepreneurs raise necessary funding.I asked our guest, Ben Roberts, in his conclusion to share insights into investing in space-related startups. He emphasized that these are high-risk, venture-style deals typically available only to accredited investors. He advised against using retirement or college savings for such investments, recommending instead a diversified portfolio approach. Ben offered to connect interested investors with opportunities and recommended sources for updates in these opportunities and markets. Before ending, I asked about investment or entrepreneurial interest in future applications of space technology in veterinary medicine. I was a bit surprised that he said no given how large the vet and pet markets have become, especially in the US and other countries. If anybody out there is listening, perhaps there might be ground flow opportunities looming for those that know what is happening in terrestrial pet and vet markets.Listeners interested in learning more or exploring investment opportunities can contact Ben at ben.roberts@piorchard.net.This summary has been posted at www.thespaceshow.com for this program on August 8, 2025 plus our Substack page, doctorspac.substack.com.Special thanks to our sponsors:Northrup Grumman, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Helix Space in Luxembourg, Celestis Memorial Spaceflights, Astrox Corporation, Dr. Haym Benaroya of Rutgers University, The Space Settlement Progress Blog by John Jossy, The Atlantis Project, and Artless EntertainmentOur Toll Free Line for Live Broadcasts: 1-866-687-7223For real time program participation, email Dr. Space at: drspace@thespaceshow.comThe Space Show is a non-profit 501C3 through its parent, One Giant Leap Foundation, Inc. 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The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: The racism and discrimination institutionalized by Democrats into our government and culture must stop. Publicly-funded racism in Texas is still racism is a good piece by Steve Rowe at TPPF.Also, this story gives a strong background on drawing political districts using race. The story includes the key information about the change in precedent in the 5th Circuit in “minority coalition” districts that I have told you has a big effect on Texas redistricting: Supremes to consider legality of race-based districts in possible boon to GOP redistricting effort.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.Senator Cornyn joins in on the largely hollow chest thumping with his headline getter that the FBI will help with the AWOL Texas Democrats. The problem is not that we don't know where they are, the problem is that we cannot arrest them and return them to the Capitol outside of Texas' borders. I hate to admit it, but that fat Illinois Leftist governor is right.Business news: Texas-based Firefly Aerospace has big initial public offering today How Apple's $600B investment will be spent in Texas Apple Says Samsung Will Supply Chips From Texas Factory Border & immigration news: Trump directs Commerce Dept. to start new census without illegal aliens ‘Superman' Dean Cain Claims He is Joining Immigration and Customs Enforcement to ‘Save America' Homeland Security Department reassigns FEMA employees to help with mass deportation efforts Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com

Firefly Aerospace announced the pricing of its upsized initial public offering (IPO), while MDA Space, BlackSky and Redwire reported Q2 financial updates. Intuitive Machines has signed a definitive agreement to acquire KinetX, Inc. NASA has selected six companies to produce studies focused on lower-cost ways to launch and deliver spacecraft of various sizes and forms to multiple, difficult-to-reach orbits, and more. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Be sure to follow T-Minus on LinkedIn and Instagram. T-Minus Guest Our guest today is Frank Chimenti, Director of Mechanical Satellite Solutions at Beyond Gravity.  You can connect with Frank on LinkedIn, and learn more about Beyond Gravity on their website. Selected Reading Firefly Aerospace Announces Pricing of Upsized Initial Public Offering MDA Space Reports Second Quarter 2025 Results BlackSky Reports Second Quarter 2025 Results Redwire Corporation Reports Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results Intuitive Machines Expands Deep Space Navigation Services with Agreement to Acquire KinetX, Positioning Itself for Constellation Management and Moon-to-Mars Data Relay NASA Selects Six Companies to Provide Orbital Transfer Vehicle Studies Raft and SAIC Selected to Operationalize National Space-Based Intelligence for the U.S. Air Force through TENCAP HOPE 2.0 Saudi Arabia Launches National Earth Observation Data Platform Operated by UP42 - SpaceTech in Gulf Region NASA to Provide Live Coverage of Crew-10 Return, Splashdown SpaceX - KF-02 Mission A Small Uniform Tweak Reveals a Shift in Space Force Culture China and Pakistan expand tech collaboration to nuclear power, space and AI NASA Astronaut Barry “Butch” Wilmore Retires T-Minus Crew Survey Complete our annual audience survey before August 31. Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at space@n2k.com to request more info. Want to join us for an interview? Please send your pitch to space-editor@n2k.com and include your name, affiliation, and topic proposal. T-Minus is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The IPO market heads to space today as Firefly Aerospace, a small & medium launch rocket maker, debuts on the Nasdaq. In what's expected to be 2025's biggest American space tech listing, the company is looking to list between $41 and $43 apiece for a $6.3 billion valuation. CEO Jason Kim joins Morgan Brennan ahead of trading to discuss the IPO, the company's pathway to profitability, and how lunar missions play a role.

Jason Kim, Firefly Aerospace CEO discusses why the company decided to go public after their tumultuous past. Shares in Firefly Aerospace will start trading on Thursday in New York, marking the next evolution for a company that survived bankruptcy and turmoil to develop its own fleet of rockets and successfully land a private spacecraft on the moon. He is joined by Bloomberg's Katie Greifeld and Matt Miller.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From making artificial moon dirt to painting with real moon dust, there are several ways that scientists and space explorers bring the moon to Earth. Plus, Firefly Aerospace is preparing to send several payloads to the moon.

Firefly Aerospace has been awarded a $176.7 million NASA Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) contract to deliver five NASA-sponsored payloads to the Moon's south pole in 2029. The US Space Systems Command (SSC) has awarded $37.5 million to five companies for Protected Tactical Satellite Communications. The NASA- ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) satellite launched from India, 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 Firefly Awarded $177 Million NASA Contract for Mission to the Moon's South Pole Space Systems Command Continues to transform acquisition of SATCOM capabilities    NASA-ISRO's NISAR Earth Satellite Ready for Launch ‘We have a cloud, and that's the end': first Australian-made orbital rocket crashes shortly after takeoff - The Guardian Canadian Lunar Utility Rover Argo and ThinkOrbital to Partner on Long-Range X-Ray Imaging Mission for Space Domain Awareness Slingshot Aerospace Launches TALOS: AI Agent for Mission-Ready Space Operations and Strategy  SpaceWERX selects New Frontier Aerospace to Develop Bifröst Orbit Transfer Spacecraft Starlink performed 144,000 collision-avoidance maneuvers between December and May; wants equal reporting rules for all NASA Selects Human Space Flight Technical Integration Contractor Mission patch competition 2025 Space for Humanity Immortalized at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum T-Minus Crew Survey Complete our annual audience survey before August 31. Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at space@n2k.com to request more info. Want to join us for an interview? Please send your pitch to space-editor@n2k.com and include your name, affiliation, and topic proposal. T-Minus is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The US Space Force's (USSF's) X37-B spaceplane is scheduled to lift off for its eighth mission on August 21. Firefly Aerospace is targeting a valuation of about $5.5 billion in its US initial public offering. Boeing's Defense, Space and Security Division reported $6.6 billion in revenue for Q2, and more. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Be sure to follow T-Minus on LinkedIn and Instagram. T-Minus Guest Our guest today is Cinematographer Kevin Curran. You can connect with Kevin on LinkedIn. Selected Reading US Space Force scheduled to launch eighth X-37B mission Firefly Aerospace seeks $5.5 billion valuation in IPO as US space race heats up- Reuters Boeing Reports Second Quarter Results Russia's Roscosmos, NASA to hold first in-person talks at heads level since 2018, Russia says- Reuters Team Led By MDA Space Selected For Canada's Lunar Utility Vehicle Study Spire Global Awarded European Space Agency Contract for Weather Data Journey Joins Starlab to Design the Commercial Space Station Experience National Aeronautics and Space Act of 1958 (Unamended) - NASA T-Minus Crew Survey Complete our annual audience survey before August 31. Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at space@n2k.com to request more info. Want to join us for an interview? Please send your pitch to space-editor@n2k.com and include your name, affiliation, and topic proposal. T-Minus is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hotel Mars focused on Firefly Aerospace, a Texas-based company developing launch vehicles and spacecraft for lunar and Earth orbit missions. Despite financial challenges, Firefly has achieved significant milestones, including landing the first private lander on the Moon under NASA's CLPS program. The company has recently filed for an IPO to raise funds for debt repayment and expansion, with backing from major investment banks.Doug discussed the Firefly Aerospace IPO filing to raise $101 milion. He said they plan to allocate raised funds towards paying off their $173.6 million debt and funding expansion. Doug noted that the company will continue development of their three rockets: Alpha, Eclipse, and the upgraded Antares booster, also to adapt their orbital transfer vehicle for an orbital mapping system to map the moon for future development.In response to a question from John, I mentioned the Firefly nvestment banks, Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, Jeffries, Wells Fargo Securities, Morgan Stanley, Deutsche Bank Securities, Cantor, Roth Capital Partners, and Academy Securities. This is an impressive list companies behind Firefly Aerospace's IPO.Doug told John that Firefly Aerospace will proceed with launches from the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport and the Space Center in Sweden. I also mentioned that Firefly Aerospace continues working on fulfilling their $1.1 billion worth of backlogged orders.In summary, this Hotel Mars program discussed Firefly Aerospace, a Texas-based company developing launch vehicles and spacecraft for lunar and Earth orbit missions. He noted that Firefly recently filed for an IPO to raise $100 million, primarily to pay down debt of $73.6 million and fund expansion. Despite losing $60 million in the first quarter and $231 million last year, Firefly has secured contracts and achieved a significant milestone by landing the first private lander on the Moon under NASA's CLPS program. The company is backed by major investment banks like Goldman Sachs and JP Morgan for its IPO, which could be approved this year or early next year, pending SEC review.Special thanks to our sponsors:Northrup Grumman, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Helix Space in Luxembourg, Celestis Memorial Spaceflights, Astrox Corporation, Dr. Haym Benaroya of Rutgers University, The Space Settlement Progress Blog by John Jossy, The Atlantis Project, and Artless EntertainmentOur Toll Free Line for Live Broadcasts: 1-866-687-7223For real time program participation, email Dr. Space at: drspace@thespaceshow.comThe Space Show is a non-profit 501C3 through its parent, One Giant Leap Foundation, Inc. To donate via Pay Pal, use:To donate with Zelle, use the email address: david@onegiantleapfoundation.org.If you prefer donating with a check, please make the check payable to One Giant Leap Foundation and mail to:One Giant Leap Foundation, 11035 Lavender Hill Drive Ste. 160-306 Las Vegas, NV 89135Upcoming Programs:Broadcast 4404: Rand Simberg | Sunday 20 Jul 2025 1200PM PTGuests: Rand SimbergRand speaks on this important and memorable day in historyLive Streaming is at https://www.thespaceshow.com/content/listen-live with the following live streaming sites:Stream Guys https://player.streamguys.com/thespaceshow/sgplayer3/player.php#FastServhttps://ic2646c302.fastserv.com/stream Get full access to The Space Show-One Giant Leap Foundation at doctorspace.substack.com/subscribe

The Ax-4 crew has undocked from the International Space Station and started its return to Earth. Firefly Aerospace to propose an initial public offering of shares of its common stock. iLAuNCH Trailblazer, Optus, HEO, Inovor Technologies and the Defence Science and Technology Group to build, launch and operate a sovereign Australian Low Earth Orbit satellite, and more. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Be sure to follow T-Minus on LinkedIn and Instagram. T-Minus Guest Our guest today is Patrick O'Neill, Public Affairs and Outreach Lead at the International Space Station US National Laboratory. You can connect with Patrick on LinkedIn, and learn more about the ISS National Lab on their website. Selected Reading Ax-4 Undocks from Station Inside Dragon for Earth Return - NASA Firefly Aerospace Files Registration Statement for Proposed Initial Public Offering iLAuNCH Trailblazer to partner with Optus on $50M sovereign LEO satellite project advancing connectivity and space domain awareness Israel enters new space era with first state-owned communications satellite Jerusalem needs national space strategy that balances defense, science Rocket carrying Tianzhou-9 cargo spaceship moved to launch pad - CGTN Billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman donating $15 million for Space Camp programs T-Minus Crew Survey Complete our annual audience survey before August 31. Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at space@n2k.com to request more info. Want to join us for an interview? Please send your pitch to space-editor@n2k.com and include your name, affiliation, and topic proposal. T-Minus is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The National Oceanic And Atmospheric Administration will be eliminates funding for the Traffic Coordination System for Space (TraCSS) in its Fiscal Year 2026 budget.  LeoLabs has been selected for a $4M Tactical Funding Increase (TACFI) opportunity by the US Space Force's SpaceWERX. Thales Alenia Space has been selected by CNES to develop a very-high-throughput laser communications demonstrator, and more. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Be sure to follow T-Minus on LinkedIn and Instagram. T-Minus Guest Our guest today is Kirk Konert, Managing Partner at AE Industrial Partners and Chairman of the Board at Firefly Aerospace.  You can connect with Kirk on LinkedIn, and learn more about AE Industrial Partners on their website. Selected Reading National Oceanic And Atmospheric Administration Budget Estimates Fiscal Year 2026  LeoLabs Selected by USSF to Further Develop Next-Gen, Scout-Class Radar Capabilities to Detect and Track Launches Thales Alenia Space to develop SOLiS very-high-throughput laser communications demonstrator Sidus Space Partners with VORAGO Technologies to Advance Radiation-Hardened Compute Capabilities for Scalable Space and Defense Infrastructure Momentus and Orbit Fab Partner to Advance Space Servicing with Podracer and RAFTI Demonstration Flight Rocket Lab Successfully Completes Critical Design Review for Space Development Agency's T2TL-Beta Constellation ESA - Watch MTG-S1 and Sentinel-4 launch live Teledyne Space Imaging CIS120 sensors launch on Japanese GOSAT-GW climate change observation mission - Game Developers Conference News Today China's Tianwen-2 probe sent back images of Earth and moon - CGTN NASA+ is Coming to Netflix This Summer - NASA T-Minus Crew Survey Complete our annual audience survey before August 31. Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at space@n2k.com to request more info. Want to join us for an interview? Please send your pitch to space-editor@n2k.com and include your name, affiliation, and topic proposal. T-Minus is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Firefly Aerospace gets approval for orbital launches from Sweden. Xona Space Systems has announced $92 million in new funding. Space VC funding on track to hit record highs this year. And, more.  Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Be sure to follow T-Minus on LinkedIn and Instagram. T-Minus Guest Our guest today is Andy Crocker, Aerospace executive, author of “The Unconditionals”. You can connect with Andy on LinkedIn, and find more about his book here. Selected Reading SSC and Firefly Progress Towards Orbital Launch from Esrange Following TSA Signing Between Sweden and the U.S. (Firefly Space) Funding for a New Era of Navigational Intelligence (Xona)  Why We Invested in Xona Space Systems | by Taylor Durand | Craft Ventures (Medium) VCs shoot for the stars, send space-tech funding on course for new record (PitchBook) Axiom Space Partners with India-based Skyroot Aerospace to Advance Space Exploration (Axiom Space)  International Space Station welcomes its first astronauts from India, Poland and Hungary (AP News)  Europe sees chance in space industry with streamlined rules (Gasworld)  Yet Another Report On How Broken NASA IT Security Is (NASA Watch) Likely Saturn-Mass Planet Imaged by NASA Webb Is Lightest Ever Seen (NASA)  T-Minus Crew Survey Complete our annual audience survey before August 31. Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at space@n2k.com to request more info. Want to join us for an interview? Please send your pitch to space-editor@n2k.com and include your name, affiliation, and topic proposal. T-Minus is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.

The SpaceX rocket carries lunar landers from companies based in Texas and Japan. They could arrive at the moon in the coming months. HPV can cause a variety of cancers, including cervical. New mortality data for women under 25 point to the success of the HPV vaccine.Rocket Launches With Lunar Landers From 2 Private CompaniesOn Wednesday, a SpaceX rocket launched carrying payloads from two separate private companies hoping to achieve lunar landings. The pair of landers—one from Japanese company ispace, and one from Texas-based Firefly Aerospace—will take months to reach the moon. Firefly's lander is scheduled to arrive first, in March, with ispace's lander planned for a touchdown in late May or early June.Another SpaceX launch on Thursday, a test flight of the company's Starship system, had mixed results. The booster returned to earth and was successfully “caught,” but the spacecraft exploded over the Caribbean shortly after launch. That explosion is under investigation.Jason Dinh, climate editor at Atmos in Washington, D.C., joins Ira to talk about the Wednesday launch and plans for private lunar exploration. They also discuss other stories from the week in science, including the ban of Red Dye #3 an AI approach to snake antivenom, and a study predicting a rise in US dementia cases by 2060.As Cervical Cancer Deaths Plummet, Experts Credit HPV VaccineIn 2006, a vaccine for the human papillomavirus (HPV) became widely available to adolescents. HPV is the most common sexually transmitted infection, and it can cause cancers of the mouth, throat, and sexual organs. It's also the cause of nearly every case of cervical cancer.Now, almost 20 years after the HPV vaccine was introduced, a study published in JAMA noted a 62% drop in deaths due to cervical cancer in women under 25 in the US: from 50 or 60 deaths per year to 13. This follows earlier research that noted a decrease in cervical precancer and cancer since the introduction of the vaccine.With HPV vaccine uptake at about 60% for adolescents aged 13-15, a higher uptake could virtually eliminate cervical cancer, experts say. However, childhood vaccination rates have dwindled since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, sparking concerns about the spread of preventable disease.Joining Flora Lichtman to talk about this latest study is lead author Dr. Ashish Deshmukh, professor of public health sciences and co-leader of the Cancer Prevention and Control Program at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, South Carolina.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.