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Reading Bug Adventures -  Original Stories with Music for Kids
Story Snack: One Small Worm, One Giant Universe

Reading Bug Adventures - Original Stories with Music for Kids

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2026 26:42


Book Worm's Story Snacks | One Small Worm, One Giant Universe What's it really like to float two hundred and fifty miles above the Earth? Join Book Worm on this out-of-this-world Story Snack and step aboard the International Space Station — the most extraordinary thing human beings have ever built — where everything floats, sixteen sunrises happen every single day, and six astronauts are living and working right now, as you listen, above your head. Meet Vera, an astronomer who has spent fifty years looking up at the ISS through her telescope — and has never once been inside it. Discover why orbiting Earth is really just falling sideways very fast, learn what the thin blue line hugging our planet actually is, and suit up for a spacewalk where the only thing between you and the silence of space is a helmet, a backpack full of oxygen, and a tether you really don't want to let go of. Together, you'll discover that seeing our whole planet at once — small, bright, and fragile in all that black — changes the way you look at everything.

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Snart tar vi Amerikabåten till Mars

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Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2026 10:08


Frågan tycks inte längre vara om utan när vi kommer till Mars. Maria Küchen funderar över vad som får oss att bryta upp och söka nya världar. På jorden såväl som i rymden. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radios app. ESSÄ: Detta är en text där skribenten reflekterar över ett ämne eller ett verk. Åsikter som uttrycks är skribentens egna. Först sänd: 2017-02-06.År 2031 ger sig den första besättningen astronauter av från jorden. Ett år senare slår de sig ner på Mars. Åtminstone enligt planerna som presenteras av Mars-ONE, ett holländskt företag som redan har plockat ut kandidater till besättningen.Det hela avfärdas av vissa som ett PR-jippo. Andra tar projektet Mars-ONE på fullt allvar. Frågan tycks inte längre vara OM människan en dag landar på Mars, utan vilka som gör det först.NASA vill sända astronauter till Mars innan 2030-talet är över, i samarbete med bland rymdstationen ISS, privata företag och Kinas rymdfart. Andra människan på månen, astronauten Buzz Aldrin, stödjer projektet helhjärtat. I dag är han över åttio år men pigg och alert, och ses ofta bära en T-shirt med texten GET YOUR ASS TO MARS.Och det privata rymdföretaget SpaceX meddelar att man vill sända iväg sin första bemannade rymdfarkost mot Mars redan 2024. SpaceX grundare, den excentriske och visionäre miljardären Elon Musk, vill se en koloni på Mars med en miljon invånare inom hundra år. Själva ändamålet med att grunda SpaceX, säger han, var att göra människan till en multiplanet species, en art som lever på många planeter.Det låter rätt galet. Kan det verkligen genomföras, och i så fall, vad ska det vara bra för? Varför kolonisera rymden? Varför stannar vi inte bara där vi är och vårdar den enda planet vi faktiskt har?Vi ger oss av för att vi kan och för att vi vill – och för att vi måste.Tvånget att färdas genom rymderna betonas gärna i fiktioner: diktsviten Aniara; teveserien Månbas Alpha; David Bowies sång Space Oddity som finns på en LP från 1969, året för den första månlandningen. Rymdskeppets besättning har förlorat kontakten med jorden och är hänvisad till en färd mot det okända, utan hopp om återvändo eller räddning. Det blir metaforen för en mänsklighet som tappat kontakten med sitt ursprung, och måste underkasta sig en högteknologisk civilisation som människan har skapat men inte längre är herre över.SF-fiktioner som Star Trek betonar i stället kunskapen och viljan. Där speglas en mänsklighet på väg framåt, inte bara tekniskt och geografiskt utan också etiskt ­– en mänsklighet som försöker förstå och respektera sig själv genom att se andra, antingen de nu är vulkaner eller klingoner eller besättningsmedlemmar med olika ursprung.Jag får rysningar av Star Trek-seriens valspråk, inte bara för rymdens skull utan för det urmänskliga i uppdraget: to explore strange new worlds; to seek out new life and new civilizations; to boldly go where no one has gone before. Jag får rysningar av både lust och avsmak: av skönheten i det och av ekot från historien, ett eko från kolonialismen.Att ge sig av med full insikt om att man aldrig kommer tillbaka, det har människor gjort sen urminnes tider. Från början var vi nomader. Vi vaknade varje morgon och lämnade platsen där vi hade sovit för att aldrig återvända. På jägar- och samlartiden, då ingick knappast individualismen och individens rätt till fria val i människans berättelse om sig själv. Individualismen är ny, och kanske är den fortfarande rätt så provinsiell. Den har uppstått och odlats i västerlandet under några hundra år, och individualismens utveckling har gått hand i hand med kolonialismen. Kolonisering av mars innebär att unga, välutbildade, äventyrliga och fertila människor frivilligt fattar individuella beslut att lämna jorden för att inte återvända. På nåt vis blir ju detta juvelen i den västerländska individualismens krona – en individualism som bejakar handlingskraft och styrka, men inte har lika mycket plats för det ömtåliga och stillsamma.Frivilliga mars-pionjärer finns det förvånansvärt gott om. Mars-ONE har idag ett startfält på hundra kandidater. Där finns Ritika från Indien, Sandra från Brasilien, Sadegh från Iran och så vidare, men de flesta är européer och amerikaner.De vill inte stanna kvar där de befinner sig. Inte heller jägar- och samlartidens nomader stannade kvar där de befann sig. Vi hade ännu inte börjat odla något, så jorden band oss inte. Vi bröt upp, ständigt, men på jägar- och samlartiden var vi inga djärva marsresenärer eller romantiska poor lonesome cowboys i silhuett mot solnedgången. Vårt kontinuerliga uppbrott var inte som till exempel i On The Road av Jack Kerouac. On the road är en rätt så tidstypisk västerländsk nittonhundratalsgestaltning av individens, oftast mannens, flykt från ansvar och sammanhang. På jägar- och samlartiden däremot, då bröt vi upp för att vi behövde samla mat för dagen.Vi fortsatte för att vi måste, då som nu. Att stanna kvar var inte ett alternativ, säger en del människor som på vinst och förlust har flytt från outhärdliga förhållanden i sina hemländer. Människan har fötter, inte rötter, säger andra.Vi strävar kanske mot Mars för att vi inte riktigt längre får plats på en alltmer överbefolkad och förödd jord, och vi strävar som sagt mot Mars för att vi kan och vill, ja ”vi” och ”vi”. De högteknologiska västerländska planerna på att kolonisera Mars är förstås ett projekt för ett fåtal, och det hela kanske förblir en Startrek-aktig dröm bara, men, drömmen om något annat där ute, något okänt som vi ännu bara kan fantisera om, den är en allmänmänsklig drivkraft. Åtminstone i vissa lägen.En stor del av Sveriges befolkning bröt upp från jorden de kände, utan återvändo, för mindre än tvåhundra år sen. Och vikingarna, de norska vikingarna! Som koloniserade Färöarna, Orkneyöarna, Shetlandsöarna, Island, Grönland och fortsatte ända till Nordamerika!Jag har en storslagen inre bild av hur dessa modiga vikingar gav sig ut från norska kusten, ut över ett okänt hav, utan att ens veta om det fanns något där ute. Men fullt så filmiskt var det nog inte på riktigt att fara från Norge till Island, inte ens för de första pionjärerna. Island lär ha upptäckts av misstag. En norrman vid namn Nadodd sägs ha seglat vilse när han skulle ta sig från Norge till Färöarna på åttahundratalet och hamnade i stället mycket längre åt nordväst.Nadodd följdes av andra, av familjer och hushåll som hade tröttnat på att lyda under det framväxande norska kungaväldet, eller behövde mark att bruka, eller ville ha mer mark fast de kanske inte behövde det. Färden mellan Norge och Island tog som snabbast tre dygn, så några marsfärder var det knappast frågan om. Snart uppstod två tämligen väl trafikerade trader: eyalei∂, ”övägen” och ”úthafslei∂”, havsvägen. Övägen gick från Norge via Shetland eller Orkney, vidare till Färöarna och så till Island. Havsvägen gick som namnet antyder rakt ut över havet.I dag finns liknande leder i luftrummet. De transatlantiska luftlederna mellan Europa och USA är rena motorvägarna med tät flygtrafik. Och SpaceX grundare Elon Musk målar upp bilder av en liknande tät skytteltrafik så småningom mellan jorden och Mars.I hans planer ingår ett enormt rymdskepp som kan ta hundra personer åt gången, ett slags rymdens Amerikabåt om man så vill. Och redan 2024 är det alltså tänkt att en första mindre besättning rymdvikingar ger sig av till Mars – inte av misstag som när Nadodd råkade hitta Island, de har en färdplan. Och de kommer inte att upptäcka en plats som vi inte redan har sett i teleskop och via satelliter. Men att stanna kvar här på jorden är kanske då inte längre ett alternativ.Maria Küchen, författare och kulturskribent

英语每日一听 | 每天少于5分钟
第3083期:It was the first splashdown by US astronauts in 45 years

英语每日一听 | 每天少于5分钟

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2026 1:55


A busy summer of space travel came to a soft splashing end this week for astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley.对于宇航员鲍勃·本肯和道格·赫尔利来说,他们忙碌的夏季太空旅行在本周以柔和的溅落着陆画上了句号。It was the first splashdown by US astronauts in 45 years.这是美国宇航员45年来首次溅落着陆。As we descended through the atmosphere, the thrusters were firing almost continuously.当我们穿过大气层下降时,推进器几乎一直在点火。And I think this the sound that makes, I did record some audio of it, but it doesn't sound like a machine, it sounds like an animal.我认为这是它发出的声音,我确实录下了一些音频,但听起来不像机器发出的,倒像是动物发出的。The reentry is a fairly dynamic event and you can see from you know just an overall view of the capsule that reentry is a pretty demanding environment, you know with the different scorches on the vehicle and the windows were not spared any of that.再入大气层是一个相当动态的事件,从太空舱的整体情况来看,再入大气层是一个相当严苛的环境,飞行器上有不同的烧灼痕迹,舷窗也未能幸免。The two rode a SpaceX Dragon capsule to the ISS and back, marking the first such journey aboard a privately built and owned craft in the space station's 20-year history.两人乘坐太空探索技术公司(SpaceX)的“龙”飞船前往国际空间站并返回,这标志着在国际空间站20年的历史中,首次有人员搭乘私人建造和拥有的航天器完成此类太空之旅。The mission's success means another SpaceX crew launch could happen as early as next month with possible tourist flights next year.此次任务的成功意味着SpaceX公司可能最早在下个月再次进行载人发射,明年还有可能开展旅游飞行。Also this week from Cape Canaveral in Florida, NASA launched Perseverance, its most elaborate life-seeking Mars rover.同样在本周,美国国家航空航天局(NASA)从佛罗里达州的卡纳维拉尔角发射了“毅力号”,这是其最精密的寻找生命的火星车。Research scientist Dr Bethany Ehlmann explains the mission.研究科学家贝尚妮·埃尔曼博士解释了这项任务。We will be able to as before with rovers drive up to rocks, investigate them, figure out which ones are the most interesting.我们将能够像以前一样,用火星车开到岩石旁,对它们进行研究,找出哪些是最有趣的。But this time we'll be able to then core a piece of that rock out into a sample about the size of a piece of chalk.但这次我们将能够从那块岩石中取出一块大约粉笔大小的样本。Stony Brook University professor Scott McLennan says, to best study the samples collected by Perseverance, the rocks must land back on earth.石溪大学教授斯科特·麦克伦南表示,为了对“毅力号”收集的样本进行最佳研究,这些岩石必须被送回地球。They're the gift that keeps on giving because the samples will remain.它们是源源不断的馈赠,因为样品会一直留存。Our ability to make measurements will evolve. They will get better and better over time.我们的测量能力将不断发展。随着时间的推移,它们会变得越来越精确。And we can always go back and revisit those samples that we've brought back to earth.我们总是可以回去重新研究那些我们带回地球的样本。Samples may hold clues as to whether life ever existed on the red planet.样本或许蕴藏着线索,能揭示这颗红色星球上是否曾存在生命。NASA and the European Space Agency will join forces to bring them back to earth around 2031.NASA和欧洲航天局将联手在2031年左右把它们带回地球。

Reading With Your Kids Podcast
A Quilt of Stars & Godzilla Dreams: Stitching Space, Grief, and Hope

Reading With Your Kids Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2026 55:23


In this inspiring episode of Reading With Your Kids, we blast off from a tiny Minnesota town all the way to the International Space Station—and then settle into the balcony of a creaky old movie theater. First, Jed chats with astronaut Dr. Karen Nyberg and her co-author Anne McCallum about their beautiful picture book A Quilt of Stars: Astronaut Karen Nyberg Stitches a Dream. Karen shares how her childhood love of sewing and her dream of space travel came together when she actually sewed in space, using Velcro, Ziploc bags, and a makeshift sewing nook on the ISS. She describes the powerful "overview effect" of seeing Earth without borders and how that perspective shaped both her life and this book. Anne talks about discovering Karen's story, the global quilt project that collected over 2400 star-themed blocks from more than 30 countries, and how this book can spark family conversations about dreams, perseverance, and our shared humanity. Then we head from orbit to the projection booth with author Brad Barkley, who introduces his YA novel The Real Life of Zara Keig. Zara is a 16-year-old still grieving her mother's death, hiding out as a projectionist in a rundown theater that only shows old black-and-white monster movies. As she navigates first love, loss, and a distant dad, the book gently explores grief, mental health, and figuring out who you are—for both teens and parents. Jed and Brad highlight how co-reading this novel can open honest, heartfelt conversations in families.

CRUSADE Channel Previews
PREVIEW RCS 522 Father Thomas Mary Sennott's They Fought the Good Fight

CRUSADE Channel Previews

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2026 8:27


Our topic is The Letter to the Archbishop of Boston on Father Feeney, Part III. The American Ecclesiastical Review 1952-10: Vol 127 Iss 4 — at archive.org — at archive.org (this is the issue that has the “Letter to the Archbishop of Boston” in it, in Latin and English) Letter from the Holy Office Concerning Fr. Leonard Feeney — by Cardinal F. Marchetti-Selvaggiani at catholicculture.org Mystici Corporis Christi — encyclical of Pope Pius XII, at vatican.va  Iam Vos Omnes — apostolic letter of Pope Pius IX at novusordowatch.org               “Reconquest” is a militant, engaging, and informative Catholic radio program featuring interviews with interesting guests as well as commentary by your host. It is a radio-journalistic extension of the Crusade of Saint Benedict Center.

Houston AMSAT Net Podcast
Houston AMSAT Net #1672 - 14 Jul 2026

Houston AMSAT Net Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2026 47:39


01. Voyager 1 02. UK Government 03. UK EMF Camp Village Directory 04. SpaceX Launches and Future Concerns 05. SatNOGS 06. Orbit Stabilization of Swift Observatory 07. AMSAT-SA 2026 Space Symposium 08. AMSAT Space Symposium 09. Below are recurring links that normally do not change 10. AMSAT Awards 11. Donate to AMSAT 12. FO-29 Schedule 13. FO-99 Schedule 14. AMSAT Keps Link 15. AMSAT Distance Records 16. AMSAT Membership 17. AMSAT President Club 18. Satellite Status Page 19. Satellite Status Page 2 20. FM Satellite Frequencies 21. Linear Satellite Frequencies 22. ISS pass prediction times 23. AMSAT Ambassador Program 24. AMSAT News Service 25. AMSAT GOLF Program 26. AMSAT Hardware Store 27. AMSAT Gear on Zazzle 28. AMSAT Remove Before Flight Keychains 29. AMSAT on X (Twitter) 30. and more.

Astronomy Daily - The Podcast
Starship Set for Launch, First Black Hole Found in Omega Centauri, and X-Rays in Space

Astronomy Daily - The Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2026 15:24 Transcription Available


Astronomy Daily — S05E141 | Wednesday 15 July 2026 Anna and Avery bring you the biggest space and astronomy news of the day: Starship Flight 13 is cleared for Thursday after the FAA closes its Flight 12 investigation and SpaceX reveals exactly what went wrong; NASA astronaut Anil Menon rides a Soyuz to the ISS on his first flight; astronomers finally find the first of Omega Centauri's 10,000 "missing" black holes; the first-ever medical X-rays taken in space are published; four white dwarfs are found hiding within 65 light-years of Earth; and a new-moon dark-sky window opens with Comet 10P/Tempel 2 on the rise. In this episode •       Starship Flight 13 — FAA closes the Flight 12 mishap investigation (July 13); root causes revealed: hot-staging ignition sequence caused a 90° booster orientation error, five Raptors failed to relight, alarm settings shut engines down early. Launch window opens Thursday July 16, 6:45pm EDT (Friday 8:45am AEST) with the first 20 functional Starlink V3 satellites and an in-space Raptor relight. •       Soyuz MS-29 — NASA's Anil Menon with cosmonauts Pyotr Dubrov and Anna Kikina launched from Baikonur July 14, docking three hours later for an eight-month stay. Menon and wife Anna Menon (Polaris Dawn) become a two-astronaut household; NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman attended in person. •       Omega Centauri's first stellar-mass black hole — oMEGACat BH-2, found via astrometry in 20+ years of Hubble data plus Webb observations (ApJL, July 13). Lower-than-expected mass; its companion star's 94-year orbit makes it the longest-period black hole binary known. The cluster is naked-eye visible in southern winter skies right now. •       First medical X-rays in space — RSNA publishes results from the Fram2 Crew Dragon mission: crew with 4 hours' training produced diagnostic-quality X-rays in orbit, opening the door to space radiology and non-destructive hardware testing on Moon and Mars missions. •       Four hidden white dwarfs — Warwick/Colorado Boulder team unmasks four white dwarfs within 65 light-years using Hubble near-UV spectroscopy (MNRAS). G 203-47, ~25 light-years away, is now the ninth-closest known white dwarf and closes a 27-year-old wobble mystery. •       Skywatch — New Moon (July 14) dark skies, Milky Way core season for the Southern Hemisphere, Comet 10P/Tempel 2 at magnitude 7–8 brightening toward early-August perihelion, and Mars near Aldebaran pre-dawn. Resources & further reading •       Starship Flight 13: spacenews.com | space.com Starship live blog •       Soyuz MS-29: nasa.gov ISS blog | nasaspaceflight.com •       Omega Centauri black hole: science.nasa.gov | esahubble.org (heic2610) | ApJL •       Space X-rays: rsna.org/news | space.com •       Hidden white dwarfs: warwick.ac.uk | phys.org | MNRAS Visit astronomydaily.io for all episodes and our constantly updating newsfeed. Follow us @AstroDailyPod. Astronomy Daily is part of the Bitesz.com Podcast Network.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/astronomy-daily-the-latest-space-news--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.

The John Batchelor Show
S8 Ep1129: Bob Zimmerman — China successfully recovered a reusable rocket stage, joining SpaceX and Blue Origin in the race for cheaper launches; on the ISS, a private company successfully manufactured human kidney and liver tissues, and SpaceX continue

The John Batchelor Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2026 14:29


Bob Zimmerman — China successfully recovered a reusable rocket stage, joining SpaceX and Blue Origin in the race for cheaper launches; on the ISS, a private company successfully manufactured human kidney and liver tissues, and SpaceX continues to break records, with boosters flying up to 36 times, significantly reducing satellite launch costs. (15)e

The John Batchelor Show
S8 Ep1130: SCHEDULE JBS, 7-13-26. 1914 PALESTINE

The John Batchelor Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2026 5:05


SCHEDULE JBS, 7-13-26.1914 PALESTINESamuel Ben-Ur — Israel controls 70% of Gaza, creating a buffer zone while Hamas remains on the coast; 98% of the population resides on the Hamas-controlled side, where the group exploits humanitarian aid for revenue, and the Board of Peace proposes a "pilot zone" in Tel Sultan for non-Hamas civilians. (1)Samuel Ben-Ur — The Board of Peace remains underfunded, with only $23 million confirmed of the $17 billion pledged; Hamas rejected an eight-month disarmament plan, its leadership has largely relocated from Qatar to Turkey, and Netanyahu's political standing depends on his hardline refusal to cede Gaza territory. (2)Bill Gertz and Gordon Chang — Rose Gottemoeller suggests Vladimir Putin nearly used tactical nuclear weapons in 2022 to stop a military rout, allegedly dissuaded by private pressure from the U.S., China, and India; reports indicate China is now providing covert military training to Russian forces. (3)Mark Simon and Gordon Chang — China released Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri following a request from Donald Trump, showing Xi Jinping can make concessions without losing face; however, billionaire publisher Jimmy Lai remains imprisoned for political crimes, viewed by the Chinese government as a significant threat and a "one-man wrecking crew." (4)Malcolm Hoenlein and Thaddeus McCotter — Guests pay tribute to the late Senator Lindsey Graham, highlighting his role in the Abraham Accords and US-Israel relations; Israeli elections are set for October 27th, and regional tensions rise as the U.S. reimposes a naval blockade on Iran following renewed attacks on Gulf neighbors. (5)Malcolm Hoenlein and Thaddeus McCotter — Anti-Semitism is surging in the UK, leading to a £250 million government allocation for protection; Iran continues to act as an "octopus" of instability across the Middle East, and guests argue that dealing with Iran is the only way to achieve regional peace and allow the area to bloom. (6)David Daoud — Hezbollah fighters are integrated into southern Lebanese villages, making evacuation north of the Litani River unfeasible; while Lebanese law requires disarmament, the government lacks the will to confront Hezbollahdue to its significant social support, turning Lebanon into a hollowed-out, failed state. (7)David Daoud — Prime Minister Netanyahu uses theatrical tours of the border to project strength ahead of the October elections; he faces criticism for being unable to say "no" to President Trump, and ultimately the fate of Israeli military deployments in Lebanon and Gaza depends more on Washington than Jerusalem. (8)Bridget Toomey — Saudi Arabia struck Sanaa airport to prevent Iran from establishing direct flights to Houthi-controlled territory; the Houthis have vowed retaliation, potentially targeting Saudi oil infrastructure or airports with drones and missiles, though they have avoided attacking U.S. vessels to prevent renewed air campaigns. (9)John Hardie — President Trump signaled he will grant Ukraine a license to produce Patriot missile systems, though standing up production will take years; meanwhile, Germany is financing 50,000 AI-guided drones for Ukraine, which use terminal guidance to strike targets despite electronic warfare interference. (10)Edmund Fitton-Brown — The U.S. is reimposing a naval blockade on Iran after the collapse of the poorly drafted memorandum of understanding; Iran's economy is "choking to death" under these measures, and guests argue the U.S.must prioritize controlling the Strait of Hormuz through international cooperation and naval power. (11)Edmund Fitton-Brown — The truce between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis may be over following strikes on Sanaaairport, with retaliatory attacks potentially targeting major Saudi international airports and oil facilities; despite Iranianinfluence, the new Iraqi prime minister appears to be drifting toward the United States for security and stability. (12)Ahmad Sharawi — President Trump has agreed to review lifting Syria's state sponsor of terror designation to aid its economic recovery; however, the country remains unstable, with rampant ISIS activity and foreign leaders facing security risks in Damascus, while Turkey and Saudi Arabia position themselves to invest heavily in Syria. (13)Jonathan Schanzer — The naval blockade on Iran represents the "maximum pressure" campaign, effectively dropping Iranian oil exports to zero; this economic strangulation poses an existential threat to the regime, which struggles to pay its personnel, and recent direct missile exchanges suggest diplomatic understandings between the U.S. and Iran have collapsed. (14)Bob Zimmerman — China successfully recovered a reusable rocket stage, joining SpaceX and Blue Origin in the race for cheaper launches; on the ISS, a private company successfully manufactured human kidney and liver tissues, and SpaceX continues to break records, with boosters flying up to 36 times, significantly reducing satellite launch costs. (15)Bob Zimmerman — SETI has tightened protocols for announcing alien life to prevent "clickbait" claims lacking evidence, with scientists encouraged to be more transparent about mistakes and maintain anonymity during discoveries; future missions include deploying helicopters to Mars and launching the Habitable Worlds Observatory in the 2040s. (16)Corrections: Samuel Bener → Samuel Ben-Ur; Bill Girtz → Bill Gertz; Pastor Jyn / Ezra Jin Mingu → Ezra Jin Mingri; Jimmy Lie → Jimmy Lai; Thaddius McCotter → Thaddeus McCotter; Bridget Tumeh → Bridget Toomey; John Hardy → John Hardie.One question: the batch ended with "1-8" — I've numbered the full run (1)–(16), but if you wanted this split as tails (1)–(8) across paired segments, or only the first eight numbered, say the word and I'll renumber.

Kanárci v síti
Létající cirkus | Kanárci v síti #242

Kanárci v síti

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2026 30:00


Český stíhací pilot Aleš Svoboda byl vybrán pro misi na ISS v roce 2027, což oficiálně oznámil premiér Andrej Babiš. Investigativní zjištění odhalila, že miliardář František Fabičovic, sponzor vládní strany Motoristé sobě, navzdory deklarovanému odchodu z ruského trhu nadále obchoduje v Rusku a Bělorusku prostřednictvím holdingu Alca Group. Místopředseda vládní SPD Radim Fiala využívá svěřenské fondy k optimalizaci daní ze zisku a do kolegia NKÚ nominoval stranického právníka Přikryla. Analýza Českých elfů potvrzuje, že ruská dezinformační síť přesunula své útoky z Petra Fialy na prezidenta Petra Pavla. V oblasti mezinárodní politiky složil britský poslanec Nigel Farage mandát kvůli vyšetřování skrytých pětimilionových darů a v doplňovacích volbách čelí recesistovi s popelnicí na hlavě. Spojené státy oslavily 250 let nezávislosti sérií korupčních skandálů Donalda Trumpa, které zahrnují ovlivňování šéfa FIFA Infantina a přijetí diamantového prstenu od belgické asociace AWDC výměnou za celní úlevy. V technologickém sektoru čelí firma Anthropic odhalení spywaru v aplikaci Claude Code, zatímco Evropská unie obnovuje plány na legislativu Chat Control 2.0, která má prolomit šifrovanou komunikaci občanů.Celé epizody na https://www.herohero.co/kanarcivsiti .  A nebo si kupte naše trička na https://www.neverenough.shop/kanarci . Podcast pro Vás připravují @alexalvarova a @holyj . Hudba a sound engineering: PsyekTwitter Spaces moderuje @jiribulan .Najdete nás na www.kanarci.online

Cork's 96fm Opinion Line
Brilliant Chance To See The Space Station The Next Few Nights

Cork's 96fm Opinion Line

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2026 12:45


David Moore from Astronomy Ireland tells PJ how to get the times when the ISS space station can be seen and how to get the most from it. He also chats about their Warping Space And Time Lecture event tonight more details here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Minus One
The Man Who Took India to the International Space Station | Shubhanshu Shukla

Minus One

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2026 54:42


What does it actually take to become an astronaut? Shubhanshu Shukla, the second Indian to travel to space after more than four decades, joins South Park Commons general partner Aditya Agarwal to share the answer. During Axiom Mission 4, Shukla became the first Indian aboard the International Space Station (ISS). An astronaut with ISRO and a Group Captain in the Indian Air Force, he shares what it takes to get there, from the intense selection process and psychological testing to a seven-day isolation challenge and other unexpected requirements candidates must meet.He also reflects on life in orbit, from speaking Hindi aboard the ISS for the first time to the disorientation, the overview effect, and the physical changes the human body experiences. Along the way, Shukla and Agarwal explore India's space ambitions and what it takes to chase an outsized dream.Shubhanshu Shukla: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gagan-shux/ Aditya Agarwal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adityaagarwal3/ South Park Commons: https://www.linkedin.com/company/southparkcommons/Apply to SPC: https://www.southparkcommons.com/apply(00:00:00) - Introduction: Becoming Comfortable With the Uncomfortable(00:01:54) - Why Saying "Yes" Changed the Course of His Life(00:07:15) - What It Really Takes to Become an Astronaut(00:11:40) - The Physical, Medical, and Psychological Tests(00:15:21) - What It Feels Like to See Earth From Space(00:17:20) - Microgravity: How Space Changes Your Body and Mind(00:25:35) - The Pressure and Responsibility of Representing India in Space(00:28:29) - The New Space Economy and Why the Next Decade Will Be Different(00:35:03) - Advice for Entrepreneurs Building the Future of Space(00:44:19) - The Future of Human Space Exploration: Moon, Mars, and Beyond

CRUSADE Channel Previews
PREVIEW RCS 521 Letter to Non Catholics

CRUSADE Channel Previews

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2026 10:05


Episode 521 debuts on Wednesday, July 8, at 7:00 PM (Eastern Time). Rebroadcasts will take place according to the Crusade Radio Network programming schedule. Our topic is The Letter to the Archbishop of Boston on Father Feeney, Part II. The American Ecclesiastical Review 1952-10: Vol 127 Iss 4 — at archive.org — at archive.org (this is the issue that has the “Letter to the Archbishop of Boston” in it, in Latin and English) Letter from the Holy Office Concerning Fr. Leonard Feeney — by Cardinal F. Marchetti-Selvaggiani at catholicculture.org Mystici Corporis Christi — encyclical of Pope Pius XII, at vatican.va  Iam Vos Omnes — apostolic letter of Pope Pius IX at novusordowatch.org Father Leonard Feeney and Dr. Fakhri Maluf (later, Brother Francis, M.I.C.M.), ca. 1948. They are standing on either side of the cherished statue of the Infant Jesus of Prague at St. Benedict Center in Cambridge, Mass. This statue was presented to the Center in February of 1948, having been blessed by His Grace, the Archbishop of Prague, Josef Beran. The statue arrived on February 22, the day the very day the Communists took over Czechoslovakia. (Image is digitally upscaled and enhanced.) Reconquest is a militant, engaging, and informative Catholic radio program featuring interviews with interesting guests as well as commentary by your host. It is a radio-journalistic extension of the Crusade of Saint Benedict Center.

CRUSADE Channel Previews
PREVIEW RCS 521 Letter to Non Catholics

CRUSADE Channel Previews

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2026 10:05


Our topic is The Letter to the Archbishop of Boston on Father Feeney, Part II. The American Ecclesiastical Review 1952-10: Vol 127 Iss 4 — at archive.org — at archive.org (this is the issue that has the “Letter to the Archbishop of Boston” in it, in Latin and English) Letter from the Holy Office Concerning Fr. Leonard Feeney — by Cardinal F. Marchetti-Selvaggiani at catholicculture.org Mystici Corporis Christi — encyclical of Pope Pius XII, at vatican.va  Iam Vos Omnes — apostolic letter of Pope Pius IX at novusordowatch.org               “Reconquest” is a militant, engaging, and informative Catholic radio program featuring interviews with interesting guests as well as commentary by your host. It is a radio-journalistic extension of the Crusade of Saint Benedict Center.

VOV - Việt Nam và Thế giới
Tin thế giới - Doanh nghiệp Nhật – Mỹ liên kết xây dựng Trạm vũ trụ thương mại tư nhân

VOV - Việt Nam và Thế giới

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2026 1:26


VOV1 - Trong khuôn khổ các nỗ lực của khu vực tư nhân nhằm chinh phục khoảng không vũ trụ, các doanh nghiệp Nhật Bản và Mỹ đã bắt tay liên kết để phát triển, vận hành các trạm vũ trụ thương mại tư nhân. Công ty Hệ thống vũ trụ có người điều khiển (Japan Manned Space Systems Corporation - JAMSS) - một doanh nghiệp tư nhân hàng đầu tại Nhật Bản chuyên về công nghệ và hệ thống không gian có người lái, cho biết vừa ký kết hiệp định hợp tác xây dựng một trạm vũ trụ thương mại tư nhân với Vast Space - một công ty hàng không vũ trụ tư nhân của Mỹ chuyên thiết kế và chế tạo các trạm vũ trụ thương mại có người ở trong quỹ đạo tầm thấp.Hiệp định này được được ký kết trong bối cảnh Trạm vũ trụ quốc tế (ISS), đã hoạt động gần 25 năm, dự kiến sẽ ngừng hoạt động vào năm 2030 và Chính phủ Mỹ đang hợp tác với các công ty tư nhân nhằm phát triển thế hệ trạm vũ trụ mới. Dự kiến, trạm vũ trụ thương mại tư nhân đầu tiên của liên doanh Nhật - Mỹ sẽ được sử dụng làm nơi nghiên cứu khoa học, đầu mối kết nối các khách hàng ở khu vực châu Á có nguyện vọng du lịch không gian và là nơi đào tạo các phi công vũ trụ.Hiện nay, JAMSS đang hỗ trợ Cơ quan hàng không vũ trụ Nhật Bản (JAXA) vận hành và sử dụng mô-đun thí nghiệm "Kibo" trên ISS. Doanh nghiệp này cũng đang tập trung vào các lĩnh vực hoạt động như huấn luyện phi hành gia, quản lý kiểm soát trên mặt đất, theo dõi tình trạng sức khỏe phi hành gia, đánh giá tính an toàn của các thiết bị, vật liệu thử nghiệm được đưa lên không gian…Trong khi đó, Vast Space đang thúc đẩy chuẩn bị để có thể đưa Haven-1 - trạm vũ trụ thương mại đầu tiên trên thế giới, lên quỹ đạo trong khoảng thời gian từ tháng 1 đến tháng 3/2027 và sẽ bắt đầu vận hành Haven-2 – cơ sở không gian được coi là “người kế thừa ISS”, theo từng giai đoạn cụ thể từ năm 2028. Hợp tác tư nhân Nhật – Mỹ này được kỳ vọng là sẽ mang lại cục diện mới cho công nghiệp hàng không vũ trụ.Tuấn Nhật/VOV-JapanHình ảnh mô phỏng trạm vũ trụ Haven-1. Ảnh Vast Space

Nick the Rat
Popcorn Panopticon

Nick the Rat

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2026 176:00


Episode 547 Nick the Rat crawls up from the Brooklyn sewers with a grab-bag of end-times energy — mourning the collapse of his favorite podcast, ranting about the video game industry's layoff apocalypse, and reviewing (poorly) a $22 pack of pens from Staples. Things take a darker turn when he dives into the creeping rollout of biometric logins, facial-scan authentication, and data-sharing agreements between government agencies and private contractors — plus a real NYC office-to-apartment conversion that literally started buckling mid-build. Naturally, there's also a tangent on the best way to pop popcorn. The back half brings the full Dark Sewer Network crew: Bigfoot Assault delivers a gruesome cryptid-vs-alien-hybrid showdown in the Pacific Northwest, Zindu rants about fast food and IBS from his usual filthy corner of the galaxy, and Jane Hanoi covers a haunted ISS, a cursed earthquake artifact, and aliens roasting a Spielberg movie. Along the way: AI actress Tilly Norwood gets torched, a caller debates whether the podcast breakup is fake, and Nick signs up for a real NASA isolation study because why not. #NickTheRatRadio #DarkSewerNetwork #ConspiracyPodcast #ParanormalPodcast #Bigfoot #UndergroundRadio #AIsurveillance #Biometrics #LoFiRadio #BrooklynPodcast #BigfootAssault #ValueForValue #WeirdInternet #PodcastLife #CryptidContent #sewerchat A paranoid rat discusses conspiracies, secret agendas, and things they don't want you to know — while playing hand-picked underground music. Call in live: 1-917-719-5923 Originally aired: 07/08/26 All music is Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0). All artists are credited during the episode. For more info: www.nicktherat.com

Bundlinjen - med Magnus Barsøe
Befri din virksomhed: Hvordan undgår man stress og mistrivsel i globale virksomheder

Bundlinjen - med Magnus Barsøe

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2026 39:30


Når danske virksomheder opererer globalt følger der ikke kun en masse logistiske og administrative udfordringer med. Ofte er personalet også spredt ud over store dele af kloden. Men hvordan sikrer man at de ledelsesmæssige værdier og kodeks for opførsel og arbejde også implementeres i lande på den anden side af kloden ofte i ganske anderledes kulturer?. Hør sidste afsnit af Befri din virksomhed, hvor topchefen for ISS Kasper Fangel deler ud af sine erfaringer og giver konkrete råd. Gæst: Kasper Fangel, adm. dirketør, ISS. Værter:Rikke Østergaard, erhvervssociolog, forfatter, foredragsholder. Mads Ring. Grafik/foto: Anders Thykier, Thomas Lekfeldt. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Planetary Radio: Space Exploration, Astronomy and Science
Space Policy Edition: What's going on with commercial space stations?

Planetary Radio: Space Exploration, Astronomy and Science

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2026 57:51


NASA's plan for what comes after the International Space Station (ISS) has been anything but stable. Since 2019, the agency's commercial space station strategy has shifted from free-flying vendor-operated stations to a government-owned module attached to the ISS, and back again, all while the clock ticks toward the ISS's expected retirement around 2030. Clayton Swope, deputy director of the Aerospace Security Project and senior fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins Planetary Society Chief of Space Policy Casey Dreier to unpack this saga and weigh whether NASA can realistically select and fund a commercial successor to the ISS in time. Discover more at: https://www.planetary.org/planetary-radio/commercial-space-stationsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Innovation Now
A Fourth to Remember

Innovation Now

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2026 1:30


With a continuous human presence on the International Space Station, at least one American since 2001 has spent the Fourth of July in orbit.

Houston AMSAT Net Podcast
Houston AMSAT Net #1670 - 30 Jun 2026

Houston AMSAT Net Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2026 45:17


01. OSCARlocator 02. Katalyst Rescue for Swift Observatory 03. Rocket Lab and Space Force 04. StormWall System 05. Bird Chaser Bingo 06. Starfall reentry capsule 07. Scale RF 08. Regenerative Fuel Cell 09. China VLEO satellites 10. AMSAT Space Symposium 11. Below are recurring links that normally do not change 12. AMSAT Awards 13. Donate to AMSAT 14. FO-29 Schedule 15. FO-99 Schedule 16. AMSAT Keps Link 17. AMSAT Distance Records 18. AMSAT Membership 19. AMSAT President Club 20. Satellite Status Page 21. Satellite Status Page 2 22. FM Satellite Frequencies 23. Linear Satellite Frequencies 24. ISS pass prediction times 25. AMSAT Ambassador Program 26. AMSAT News Service 27. AMSAT GOLF Program 28. AMSAT Hardware Store 29. AMSAT Gear on Zazzle 30. AMSAT Remove Before Flight Keychains 31. AMSAT on X (Twitter) 32. and more.

Innovation Now
Mundane Tasks

Innovation Now

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2026 1:30


Some of the tasks astronauts complete on the International Space Station are routine inspections.

10 minutos con Sami
Privacidad geofence, WhatsApp con usernames, IA en control aéreo, Codex con botones

10 minutos con Sami

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2026 5:41


Hoy hablamos de una sentencia del Supremo de EE. UU. que limita las geofence warrants y protege mejor los datos de ubicación del móvil; de WhatsApp reservando nombres de usuario para poder hablar sin enseñar el número; de cómo la IA empieza a entrar como apoyo en control aéreo; del teaser de OpenAI y Work Louder para un dispositivo físico centrado en Codex; y de la caminata espacial de NASA para reparar el Canadarm2 en la ISS.Puedes seguirnos en YouTube en https://youtube.com/olivernabani y puedes unirte al Discord Mashain en https://olivernabani.com/discord

Blaue Couch
Vom Astronautentraining in den Heli, Laura Winterling, Hubschrauberpilotin und Coach, "Nimm deinen Kopf und dein Herz und mach's einfach!"

Blaue Couch

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2026 37:45


Die Hubschrauberpilotin hat europäischen Astronauten wie Alexander Gerst und Matthias Maurer das Handwerkszeug für die ISS beigebracht.  Technik, Abläufe, Fehler- und Notfalltraining. Inzwischen gibt sie als Selbständige Einblicke in das Thema Raumfahrt, coacht Führungskräfte - und wirbt als Keynote-Speakerin dafür, sich auch mal ins Unbekannte zu stürzen. Sie selbst tut das gerade mit der Renovierung eines geerbten Gutshofs. Wenn sie da nicht gerade umbaut, ist die gebürtige Oberfränkin am liebsten im Camper unterwegs.

Space Nuts
How Impact Craters Could Have Reversed Venus's Rotation—The Surprising Science

Space Nuts

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2026 38:17 Transcription Available


In this episode of Space Nuts, Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson explore fascinating topics ranging from the mysterious double moon dust implications and Venus's unusual rotation to updated protocols for announcing extraterrestrial evidence. They also delve into the intriguing potential of moon dust as a record of extinct civilizations and future lunar construction solutions, all while reflecting on the universe's expansion and the search for intelligent life beyond Earth.Main Topics:The concept of moon dust remnants potentially indicating alien megastructures or extraterrestrial artifacts.The recent research explaining Venus's peculiar retrograde rotation and the impact hypothesis involving a large impactor.Updated protocols from the International Academy of Astronautics (IAA) for credible extraterrestrial life detection announcements.The potential for lunar surface dust, especially 'technograins,' to harbor evidence of past civilizations.Technological prospects for lunar infrastructure, including 3D printing using moon dust and the economics of relocating materials to build lunar bases.The discussion of the universe's expansion, dark energy, and the likelihood of future scenarios like the Big Rip, Big Crunch, or indefinite expansion.The importance of rigorous verification for scientific claims and the dangers of misinformation, especially on social media.Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction to extraterrestrial moon dust and alien artifacts02:14 - New findings on Venus's rotation and impact theories03:52 - Updated protocols for announcing extraterrestrial evidence10:37 - Moon dust as remnants of alien civilizations24:17 - Future lunar habitation and construction using moon dust33:00 - The challenges and possibilities of lunar infrastructure44:00 - The expanding universe: dark energy, Big Rip, and Big Crunch55:30 - The nature of time before the Big Bang and current theories58:38 - The potential for observing lunar sunsets and corona phenomena67:41 - The inevitability of future lunar sunset observations69:12 - Closing remarks and climate of scientific inquiryResources & Links:Research on Venus's Rotation by ETH ZurichDeclaration of Principles for Search for Extraterrestrial IntelligencePhys.org Moon and Space Mining articlesSpace Connect Article on Extraterrestrial ProtocolsThe Bright Side - Moon Dust as Building MaterialNASA - Artemis ProgramThe European Geosciences Union Conference ViennaConnect with Professor Fred Watson:LinkedInTwitterKeep questioning and exploring — our universe is full of mysteries waiting to be uncovered.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/space-nuts-astronomy-insights-cosmic-discoveries--2631155/support.

The John Batchelor Show
S8 Ep1054: Anatoly Zak. Anatoly Zak outlines Russia's plans for an independent space station following the ISS deorbiting around 2031. The aging Zvezda module will be retired, while newer modules launched after 2021 will form the new station.R

The John Batchelor Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2026 1:26


Anatoly Zak. Anatoly Zak outlines Russia's plans for an independent space station following the ISS deorbiting around 2031. The aging Zvezda module will be retired, while newer modules launched after 2021 will form the new station.

Tech Gumbo
Guest: David Susko, The Road To The Moon And Then To Mars, Part 2

Tech Gumbo

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2026 22:08


David Susko, a Martian geologist working for a NASA contractor is our guest. He builds and operates cameras for space missions, including a visible-light camera called MACIE (Mars Color Imager) that photographs the Martian surface at various scales and resolutions.   Key points discussed: The lunar base vision The goal isn't just a brief visit — it's continuous human presence on the Moon, similar to the ISS model. Early stays would be short (weeks/months), gradually extending to years, then indefinitely. The ISS has had people aboard continuously since the late 1990s; the same model is the target for the Moon. Water ice — the most critical resource Water on the Moon's south pole (locked in permanently shadowed craters as ice from ancient comet impacts) is the single most important resource to find and extract. It's needed for drinking, growing food, and — crucially — splitting into hydrogen and oxygen to make rocket fuel. The "rocket equation" problem means every kilogram of water you don't have to launch from Earth saves enormous amounts of fuel. Lunar geology primer The Moon's geology is relatively simple: dark regions (maria) are ancient lava flows billions of years old; bright regions are impact ejecta/highlands. The entire surface has been bombarded by meteorites for 4.5 billion years. The south pole's permanently shadowed craters act as "cold traps" — any water ice that lands there stays frozen indefinitely. The Moon as a "gas station" If water ice can be harvested and split into hydrogen/oxygen propellant on the Moon, it becomes a refueling depot. Rockets could launch from Earth with minimal fuel, refuel in lunar orbit, and push much further into the solar system. This fundamentally changes the economics of deep space exploration. Other lunar resources Beyond water: oxygen and iron for construction, silicon for fiber optics (which actually forms with better crystalline structure in low gravity), and — further out — helium-3, a fusion fuel isotope that doesn't accumulate on Earth's surface (our atmosphere and magnetic field deflect it) but is embedded in the lunar regolith by the solar wind. Mining helium-3 is decades away, but could be transformative for nuclear energy. International and commercial collaboration The Artemis Accords now have ~67 signatory nations. This is a fundamentally different approach from Apollo — a global cooperative framework. Commercial companies (through programs like Commercial Lunar Payload Services) are being incentivized to build and operate lunar landers, rovers, and infrastructure independently. The road to Mars Once a lunar base is established (~2030s), Mars becomes the next target. Key challenges unique to Mars: the distance (millions of miles vs. ~240K for the Moon), longer travel times (~6–9 months each way), more severe radiation exposure, and a much larger gravity well making launch from the surface extremely difficult. Getting off Mars — the hardest problem Returning humans from the Martian surface is the central engineering challenge. One serious proposal: pre-send an unmanned spacecraft that uses the Martian atmosphere (mostly CO₂) to synthesize and stockpile rocket propellant before any humans arrive, so the return vehicle is fully fueled and waiting. One-way trips have been discussed but the guest doesn't favor them. Mars timeline Best-case: humans on Mars in the 2040s, only after the lunar base has proven out long-duration deep-space habitation. The guest stresses we must master living away from Earth before committing to a ~1.5-year round trip with no rescue option.

Astronomy Daily - The Podcast
Ancient Comet Shatters Time Records, Mars' Life Signs Intensify, and the ISS Faces Controversial Farewell

Astronomy Daily - The Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2026 18:35 Transcription Available


In this episode of Astronomy Daily, Anna and Avery explore six remarkable stories from the frontiers of space science. JWST has determined that interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS likely formed 10–12 billion years ago — before our Sun existed — making it the oldest object ever chemically characterised. NASA's Perseverance rover has delivered its most robust organic detection yet in Mars's Jezero Crater. ESA's Euclid telescope has released the largest and most detailed visible-light image ever taken of the Milky Way's galactic bulge. NASA's plan to deorbit the ISS into the Pacific Ocean faces new legal and environmental scrutiny. Research from the University of Glasgow reveals the Chicxulub impact crater hosted an underground hydrothermal system for eight million years — four times longer than previously estimated. And astronomers have discovered the first-ever pair of sibling supernova remnants, hiding in the glow of the famous Jellyfish Nebula.   Story 1 — JWST & 3I/ATLAS Origin • Cordiner et al. (2026). 'Isotopic evidence for a cold and distant origin of 3I/ATLAS.' Nature. DOI: 10.1038/s41586-026-10771-6 • Opitom et al. (2026). 'High nitrogen and carbon isotopic ratios in the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS.' Nature (in press). arXiv: 2603.07187 • NASA Science: https://science.nasa.gov/missions/webb/nasas-webb-finds-clues-to-ancient-distant-origin-of-comet-3i-atlas/ • Science Magazine: https://www.science.org/content/article/interstellar-comet-unlike-anything-seen-our-solar-system   Story 2 — Perseverance Organic Detection • Murphy et al. (2026). 'Spatially distributed complex organic matter detected in an ancient river valley in Jezero crater, Mars.' Science Advances. DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.adx0047 • Space.com: https://www.space.com/astronomy/mars/did-nasa-just-find-evidence-of-ancient-life-on-mars-perseverance-rover-spots-complex-carbon-in-red-planet-rocks • ScienceAlert: https://www.sciencealert.com/perseverance-finds-complex-organic-compounds-in-strange-mars-rocks   Story 3 — Euclid Milky Way Image • ESA Euclid Mission Press Release, 24 June 2026 • NASA JPL: https://www.nasa.gov/missions/roman-space-telescope/euclid-view-of-milky-way-heart-previews-core-survey-by-nasas-roman/ • Space.com: https://www.space.com/astronomy/galaxies/this-is-the-largest-and-most-detailed-image-of-our-milky-way-with-over-60-million-stars-and-50-exoplanet-systems • CBS News: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/euclid-telescope-most-detailed-image-milky-way-stars/   Story 4 — ISS Deorbit Environmental Concerns • US Government Accountability Office report on ISS deorbit, June 2026 • Space.com: https://www.space.com/space-exploration/international-space-station/nasa-wants-to-dump-the-iss-in-the-sea-experts-say-the-plan-raises-serious-concerns-for-ocean-health • The Ocean Foundation statement, June 2026   Story 5 — Chicxulub Hydrothermal System • Pickersgill et al. (2026). 'Hydrothermal activity persisted for at least 8 Myr at Chicxulub.' Communications Earth & Environment. DOI: 10.1038/s43247-026-03618-5 • Phys.org: https://phys.org/news/2026-06-dino-asteroid-fueled-underground-life.html • EarthSky: https://earthsky.org/earth/dinosaur-killing-asteroid-underground-hydrothermal-habitat/   Story 6 — Jellyfish Nebula Sibling Remnant • Astrophysicists' paper on IC 443 sibling supernova remnant, Universe Today, June 23 2026 • Universe Today: https://www.universetoday.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/astronomy-daily-the-latest-space-news--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.

Houston AMSAT Net Podcast
Houston AMSAT Net #1669 - 23 Jun 2026

Houston AMSAT Net Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2026 44:48


In this edition: 01. Fire Towers 02. Orbit Deck 03. Dragon Returns 04. Chinese Rocket Breaks Apart 05. SPHEREx space telescope 06. Dazzling Fireball 07. Ariane 6 launch 08. Artemis 2 All Male Crew 09. Astronauts on the ISS can see... 10. Voyager 1 11. AMSAT Space Symposium 12. Below are recurring links that normally do not change 13. AMSAT Awards 14. Donate to AMSAT 15. FO-29 Schedule 16. FO-99 Schedule 17. AMSAT Keps Link 18. AMSAT Distance Records 19. AMSAT Membership 20. AMSAT President Club 21. Satellite Status Page 22. Satellite Status Page 2 23. FM Satellite Frequencies 24. Linear Satellite Frequencies 25. ISS pass prediction times 26. AMSAT Ambassador Program 27. AMSAT News Service 28. AMSAT GOLF Program 29. AMSAT Hardware Store 30. AMSAT Gear on Zazzle 31. AMSAT Remove Before Flight Keychains 32. AMSAT on X (Twitter) 33. and more.

Astronomy Daily - The Podcast
Roman Telescope Update, China's Shenlong Mystery Deepens, and Quantum Breakthroughs in Space

Astronomy Daily - The Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2026 15:57 Transcription Available


Story 1 — Roman Space Telescope Arrives at Kennedy NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope arrived at Kennedy Space Center on June 21, 2026, beginning a 70-day prelaunch campaign inside the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility. Launch is targeted no earlier than August 30, 2026, on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy from Launch Complex 39A — eight months ahead of the previous schedule. The observatory's 300-megapixel camera offers a field of view 100× wider than Hubble's. Sources: •       NASA Science Blog — 'NASA's Next Generation Telescope Arrives in Florida Ahead of Launch' (June 21, 2026): science.nasa.gov/blogs/roman •       Spaceflight Now — 'NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope arrives in Florida' (June 22, 2026): spaceflightnow.com •       Discover Magazine — 'NASA's Roman Space Telescope Arrives in Florida Ahead of Late-Summer 2026 Launch' (June 22, 2026)   Story 2 — Shenlong Spaceplane Mystery Object At 02:30 UTC on June 22, 2026, commercial space surveillance firm LeoLabs detected an unknown object near China's Shenlong reusable spaceplane, first tracked by the Kiwi Space Radar in New Zealand. LeoLabs assessed with high confidence it was released from the spaceplane — consistent with sub-satellite deployments on previous missions. Shenlong is on its fourth mission, launched February 6, 2026. Sources: •       Space.com — 'China's space plane appears to have released a mystery object in orbit' (June 23, 2026) •       SpaceNews — 'Chinese spaceplane releases object into orbit, according to commercial space surveillance' (June 23, 2026) •       LeoLabs post on X — @LeoLabs_Space (June 22, 2026)   Story 3 — NASA Cold Atom Lab Final Upgrade NASA's upgraded Cold Atom Lab aboard the ISS resumed operations in mid-June 2026 following its fourth and final hardware overhaul. The new SM-3X science module, installed by astronaut Jessica Meir on May 8 and activated June 16, creates Bose-Einstein condensates five times larger than before. A White House executive order signed June 22 directed NASA to submit a five-year quantum space plan within 120 days. Sources: •       NASA JPL — 'NASA's Quantum Lab Aboard Space Station Gets Chilly Upgrade' (June 16, 2026): jpl.nasa.gov •       ScienceDaily — 'NASA's Cold Atom Lab is creating one of the weirdest forms of matter in space' (June 23, 2026) •       SpaceNews — 'Trump signs executive order to accelerate quantum space infrastructure' (June 23, 2026)   Story 4 — Boeing Starliner-1 Update During an Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel public meeting on June 23, 2026, NASA confirmed that the Starliner-1 uncrewed cargo mission launch target remains under review. Work continues to close propulsion system issues including overheating in the thruster doghouse structures. 22 of 28 implied anomalies from the 2024 Crew Flight Test have been resolved. A February 2026 report classified the CFT as a Type A mishap. Sources: •       Spaceflight Now — 'NASA, Boeing committed to Starliner-1 launch despite unclear timeline' (June 23, 2026) •       Wikipedia — Boeing Starliner-1 (updated June 2026)   Story 5 — SpaceX Starfall Update SpaceX's Starfall reentry capsule launched June 23, 2026 at 6:52 a.m. EDT from SLC-40, Cape Canaveral. Orbital deployment confirmed at 10:01 a.m. EDT. As of June 24, the capsule remains in low Earth orbit. No reentry date has been announced. The disc-shaped capsule is 3.1m across, weighs ~2,100 kg and can carry up to 1,000 kg of payload. Pacific Ocean splashdown ~1,300 km off the US West Coast planned. Sources: •       Space.com — 'SpaceX launches its 1st Starfall reentry capsule in early morning Falcon 9 liftoff' (June 23, 2026) •       Spaceflight Now — 'SpaceX launches reentry capsule demo mission called Starfall' (June 23, 2026) •       TechTimes — 'SpaceX Starfall Reaches Orbit: Disk Capsule Targets Market No Return Vehicle Has Cracked' (June 23, 2026)   Story 6 — REBELS-25 Cold Molecular Gas Reservoir Astronomers led from Leiden University discovered a vast reservoir of cold molecular gas — direct fuel for star formation — in the galaxy REBELS-25, seen when the universe was approximately 700 million years old (~5% of its current age). The finding was published June 23, 2026 via Universe Today. Sources: •       Universe Today — 'Astronomers discover cold molecular gas reservoir in REBELS-25' (June 23, 2026): universetoday.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/astronomy-daily-the-latest-space-news--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.

It Happened One Year
2000 Episode 16 - The International Space Station

It Happened One Year

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2026 40:58


On November 2nd, 2000, human beings signed the lease and got their mail forwarded to 250 miles above the Earth's surface, and they've been up there ever since! Listen as Sarah & Joe stumble-bum their way through the facts and figures connected to the International Space Station - from the long history of post-lunar landing stations in orbit around the Earth to the onrushing plans to dump the entire ISS in the drink off the coast of Formosa! Much time is spent discussing the toilet habits of these intrepid pioneers south of the Van Allen belt, and speculation on the future of the domestic space program and what the astronauts get up to in their spare hours. Fun!

Tech Gumbo
Guest: David Susko, The Road To The Moon And Then To Mars

Tech Gumbo

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2026 22:15


David Susko, a Martian geologist working for a NASA contractor is our guest. He builds and operates cameras for space missions, including a visible-light camera called MACIE (Mars Color Imager) that photographs the Martian surface at various scales and resolutions.   Key points discussed: Moon before Mars. The Moon is a mandatory stepping stone — everything from Apollo to the ISS has been about learning to live and work in space before attempting Mars. Going straight to Mars carries too much risk. Historical context. Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo were proof-of-concept missions. The Saturn V rocket remains the gold standard. Retiring it in the 70s (and the engineers and facilities with it) was a costly decision NASA has been recovering from ever since. The rocket equation problem. The vast majority of fuel is spent just escaping Earth's gravity well. Every extra kilogram of payload requires exponentially more fuel, making heavy-lift missions extremely difficult. Today's rockets. Three heavy-lift vehicles are currently in play: NASA's SLS, SpaceX's Starship, and Blue Origin's New Glenn. All three are involved in Artemis. Artemis mission architecture. The plan involves multiple launches, orbital rendezvous and docking between the Orion capsule and the Starship lunar lander (or Blue Moon variant), new spacesuits from a private aerospace company, and astronauts landing near the lunar south pole. Artemis milestones so far. Artemis I (2022, uncrewed) flew around the Moon and successfully re-entered Earth's atmosphere. Artemis II will fly crew around the Moon. Artemis III will attempt the first crewed landing in decades. A first Moon landing in roughly 2–3 years is the current plan, though delays are likely. Target: lunar south pole / Shackleton Crater. The south pole is almost permanently shadowed and likely harbors water ice — a critical resource for long-term habitation. The VIPER rover (using ground-penetrating radar) is being sent to prospect for these resources. Long-term goal. Build permanent lunar infrastructure to support human habitation — a "Moon base" — as the launchpad for eventual Mars missions. Safety. The guest emphasizes not rushing; the Apollo program's near-perfect safety record shouldn't breed complacency, especially given tragedies like the Space Shuttle Columbia.

The Space Show
The Space Show presents Dr. Ryan Dowdy on NASA food for the Shuttle & Artemis Missions

The Space Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2026 81:36


The Space Show Presents Dr. Ryan Dowdy re ISS & Artemis Astronaut Food, May 15, 2026, FridayQuick Summary:The Space Show featured Dr. Ryan Dowdy, a former NASA ISS Food System Manager, discussing food in space and his commercial food company ReadyBar. Dowdy explained how NASA's 20-person team in Houston produces all space food, with 60+ signatures required for each item due to government regulations. He detailed the challenges of providing nutrition for astronauts, including the need for 500-calorie meal replacement bars and the importance of fresh food for psychological well-being. The discussion covered topics like packaging limitations, radiation effects on food, and the potential for growing food in space. Dowdy also shared information about his company ReadyBar, which makes meal-replacement bars designed to replace an entire meal with 30 grams of protein and 15 grams of fiber for $5.99, currently sold online with plans to expand to retailers and Amazon. The conversation explored how commercial space companies are developing their own food systems and the need for continued R&D investment in space food technology.Detailed Summary:Ryan discussed the challenges and innovations in providing food for astronauts, particularly focusing on NASA's ISS and Artemis missions. He explained how meal replacement bars became popular due to cost and packaging efficiency considerations, noting that 60% of food weight on the ISS was packaging that was discarded. Ryan described his work at NASA from 2016, where he helped update the food menu by adding more fish, fruits, and vegetables to address astronauts' nutritional needs for omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants. The discussion concluded with Ryan sharing how he initially became interested in space food science through a professor's suggestion to directly ask NASA about their challenges rather than proposing solutions without understanding their needs.Ryan also discussed his experience as the ISS Food System Manager at NASA's Space Food Systems Laboratory, explaining how food scientists create meals designed to last up to two years in space. He described the process of working with astronauts to taste and rank approximately 200 menu items, noting that while shrimp cocktail was a popular choice, the Russian crew preferred more soup in their meals, leading to food exchanges between the two teams. When asked about future food options for space missions, Ryan clarified that while no insects were consumed on the ISS during his tenure, there is potential for growing food in space, though current plant growth experiments like the Veggie system didn't provide sufficient daily calories. He concluded that while space food systems aren't ready for long-duration missions like Mars yet, continued research through initiatives like the Deep Space Food Challenge is necessary.Special thanks to our sponsors: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 EntertainmentWe use Zoom phone numbers for program participation.For real time program participation, email Dr. Space at: drspace@thespaceshow.com for instructions and access.The 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:Sunday, June 21: No Program For Father's Day | Sunday 21 Jun 2026 1200PM PTGuests: Dr. David LivingstonNo program due to Father's Day Get full access to The Space Show-One Giant Leap Foundation at doctorspace.substack.com/subscribe

Conspirituality
Brief: Conspirituality Viewed Through Neofeudalism and Vectoralism

Conspirituality

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2026 34:36


Matthew applies three interlocking frameworks to the conspirituality phenomenon—and to the podcast itself. Drawing on Jodi Dean's theory of neofeudalism, Yanis Varoufakis's technofeudalism, and McKenzie Wark's vectoralism, he argues that conspirituality is an epistemic crisis—a problem of bad information spreading through inadequately critical communities—but also a structural product of platform capitalism's feudal logic. Dean's four elements (parcellated sovereignty, new lords and serfs, hinterlandization, and catastrophic anxiety) explain why certain populations are rendered susceptible before they encounter any specific piece of misinformation. Varoufakis names the extraction mechanism as  cloud rent. Wark shows what this means for the producer: a hacker class worker who owns every tool except the vector that makes the work valuable.  Matthew then turns the analysis on himself, exploring what it means to have spent six years building critical content inside the infrastructure he is criticising. Show Notes Dean, Jodi. 'Neofeudalism: The End of Capitalism?' Los Angeles Review of Books, May 2020. Dean, Jodi. 'From Neoliberalism to Neofeudalism.' Emancipations, Vol. 3, Iss. 3, 2024. Dean, Jodi. 'Neofeudalism: The Messy Political Economy of Transitioning to Something Worse.' Emancipations, Vol. 4, Iss. 3, 2025. Dean, Jodi. Capital's Grave: Neofeudalism and the New Class Struggle. Verso, 2025. Dean, Jodi. 'Communism or Neo-Feudalism?' New Political Science, Vol. 42, No. 1, 2020. Varoufakis, Yanis. Technofeudalism: What Killed Capitalism. Bodley Head, 2023. Wark, McKenzie. Capital is Dead: Is This Something Worse? Verso, 2019. McIntyre, Lee. How to Talk to a Science Denier. MIT Press, 2021. Heron, Kai. 'Are We Witness to the Disintegration of Capital's Laws of Motion? A Review of Jodi Dean's Capital's Grave.' Emancipations, Vol. 4, Iss. 2, 2025. Gane, Nicholas. 'Capitalism is Capitalism, Not Technofeudalism.' Journal of Classical Sociology, 2024. James W. 'Worse than Dead: A Critical Response to McKenzie Wark.' Cosmonaut Magazine, October 2020. Freedom Socialist Party. 'Book Review: Techno-Feudalism: What Killed Capitalism.' Socialism.com, 2024. Beres, Derek, Matthew Remski, and Julian Walker. Conspirituality: How New Age Conspiracy Theories Became a Health Threat. PublicAffairs, 2023. Wark, McKenzie. A Hacker Manifesto. Harvard University Press, 2004. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Talking Space
Episode 1804: On A Quesst

Talking Space

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2026 72:40


When the Russian crew on board the ISS decided to perform an unusual procedure on the station's Zvezda module, it caused quite an agreeable break in the routine of the day on board the orbiting laboratory. The crew on the US segment entered an emergency evacuation posture aboard their Crew Dragon, but all returned to normal after a few hours. The team discusses what happened and why.  The astronauts for the Artemis III mission were introduced to the world at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX, with much fanfare and some controversy: No female astronauts were named to the crew. Was this just a normal crew rotation, or was politics at play? The panel looks at the points of contention and weighs in on the Artemis III mission itself.  NASA's X59 Quesst aircraft, built by Lockheed Martin, is an incredible experiment aimed at reducing a sonic boom to a barely audible thump. If successful, the project has far-reaching implications for the future of civil aviation. Our Mark Ratterman reports on this unique aircraft's first flight tests and its implications.  SpaceX launched something its CEO, Elon Musk, said he would never do: turn SpaceX into a public company and, in the process, turn Musk into the world's first trillionaire. Heather Smith has been watching this story for us for a while now and delivers some insight into what happens next. On the heels of the SpaceX IPO, environmental groups in and around Cameron County, Texas, are fighting a plan by the US Fish and Wildlife Service to reallocate land inside the Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge to SpaceX to support Starship Operations.  Want to send your name to the stars on board NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Telescope launching no earlier than August 30th? Use this NASA link to find out how! Team Members for this Episode: Gene Mikulka, Mark Ratterman and Heather Smith  

Elon Musk Pod
SpaceX and Tesla merger may happen this year

Elon Musk Pod

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2026 15:02


A SpaceX-Tesla merger may happen as soon as this year, according to comments from SpaceX President and COO Gwynne Shotwell during the company's June 12 IPO day. Speaking to CNBC as SpaceX began trading on the Nasdaq at a $1.75 trillion valuation, Shotwell said a merger between Elon Musk's two trillion-dollar companies "might make Elon's life a little easier" and pointed to a "convergence" in what SpaceX and Tesla are building toward.This episode breaks down what Gwynne Shotwell actually said about the SpaceX Tesla merger, why analysts think it's now closer than ever, and what it means for Tesla shareholders. Shotwell told CNBC there are "synergies between Tesla and SpaceX in our futures, definitely," while keeping her near-term focus on rockets, Starlink, and the ISS. The quote landed on the same day SpaceX's market cap opened above $2 trillion, putting it ahead of Tesla as the sixth most valuable US company, and the same day Elon Musk became the world's first trillionaire.The financial and operational ties between SpaceX and Tesla are already deep. Tesla invested $2 billion in xAI in January 2026, a stake that converted to nearly 19 million SpaceX shares when xAI merged into SpaceX in February. SpaceX has bought $697 million worth of Tesla Megapack energy storage and $131 million in Cybertrucks. The two companies jointly run Terafab, a $55 billion chip manufacturing project with Intel that will produce silicon for robotics and space. Total Tesla sales to SpaceX and xAI since 2023 are roughly $890 million.The most telling signal is in SpaceX's S-1 filing. Days before the IPO, SpaceX amended its risk factors to add: "We may issue a significant amount of equity in connection with future transactions." That language isn't necessary for small deals. It's the kind of disclosure that anticipates a merger the size of Tesla, which currently has a market cap of about $1.52 trillion.Wall Street is already pricing in the SpaceX Tesla merger thesis. Wedbush analyst Dan Ives puts the probability at 80-90% with a likely close in the first half of 2027 and calls a combined entity the "holy grail" for Musk's control of the AI ecosystem. Wolfe Research analyst Emmanuel Rosner says the IPO has turned the merger into a "core thesis" for many Tesla investors, citing stronger AI capabilities through xAI, expanded access to capital markets, and increased Musk voting control over the combined company. Musk already holds 85% voting power at SpaceX and roughly 13% of Tesla, which could climb to 25% if his November pay package targets hit.We cover what Gwynne Shotwell's IPO day comments actually mean, why the S-1 language is the strongest signal yet, what a combined SpaceX-Tesla company looks like under Elon Musk's voting control, how the Cursor acquisition and xAI absorption fit the same M&A pattern, and whether Tesla shareholders come out ahead in a stock-for-stock deal at current valuations.Keywords: SpaceX Tesla merger, Gwynne Shotwell, Elon Musk, SpaceX IPO, SPCX stock, Tesla stock, TSLA, xAI, $1.75 trillion valuation, Wedbush Dan Ives, Wolfe Research, Terafab, Musk trillionaire, AI M&A 2026, Tesla SpaceX synergies.

The Buzz with ACT-IAC
ICYMI ET&I Keynote Dr. Troy LeBlanc

The Buzz with ACT-IAC

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2026 41:10 Transcription Available


In case you missed it, this is ACT-IAC's Emerging Tech and Innovation conference keynote remarks from NASA Johnson Space Center CIO Dr. Troy LeBlanc. He outlines how 65 years of human spaceflight have produced an explosion of imagery and mission data, from priceless Apollo film archives to near real-time ISS downlinks and millions of photos per expedition. He explains the need to organize, secure, and rapidly process data for confident, safe decisions, while preserving public trust as AI makes altered images harder to detect. LeBlanc describes NASA's approach to image provenance through policy and C2PA standards, plus AI to accelerate cataloging, metadata tagging, and near real-time downlink analysis to flag issues or restrictions.Agile Product Discovery Course | ACT-IAC Summary - A Hole in One with ACT-IACSubscribe on your favorite podcast platform to never miss an episode! For more from ACT-IAC, follow us on LinkedIn or visit http://www.actiac.org.Learn more about membership at https://www.actiac.org/join.Donate to ACT-IAC at https://actiac.org/donate. Intro/Outro Music: See a Brighter Day/Gloria TellsCourtesy of Epidemic Sound(Episodes 1-159: Intro/Outro Music: Focal Point/Young CommunityCourtesy of Epidemic Sound)

Houston AMSAT Net Podcast
Houston AMSAT Net #1668 - 16 Jun 2026

Houston AMSAT Net Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2026 42:32


In this edition: 01. Vandenberg 02. NASA and ISS 03. AMSAT Space Symposium 04. Below are recurring links that normally do not change 05. AMSAT Awards 06. Donate to AMSAT 07. FO-29 Schedule 08. FO-99 Schedule 09. AMSAT Keps Link 10. AMSAT Distance Records 11. AMSAT Membership 12. AMSAT President Club 13. Satellite Status Page 14. Satellite Status Page 2 15. FM Satellite Frequencies 16. Linear Satellite Frequencies 17. ISS pass prediction times 18. AMSAT Ambassador Program 19. AMSAT News Service 20. AMSAT GOLF Program 21. AMSAT Hardware Store 22. AMSAT Gear on Zazzle 23. AMSAT Remove Before Flight Keychains 24. AMSAT on X (Twitter) 25. and more.

The Naked Scientists Podcast
Christian Eriksen's heart device, and air leaks on the ISS

The Naked Scientists Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2026 30:37


Coming up, Danish footballer Christian Eriksen is reportedly "doing well" after collapsing for a second time during an international match. Did a tiny device called an implantable cardioverter defibrillator save his life? Plus, whether magnetic immune cells in the liver can drive a pigeon's homing instincts; how astronauts repaired air leaks on the International Space Station; and we ask whether maths can help us decide what to have for dinner. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

The John Batchelor Show
S8 Ep995: SCHEDULE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 6-10-26.

The John Batchelor Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2026 55:32


SCHEDULE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 6-10-26.Greg Scarlatoiu analyzes Xi Jinping's visit to Pyongyang, noting that Kim Jong-un now views himself as a strategic equal to Xi and Putin. Despite sanctions, North Korea's economy shows a facade of growth fueled by billions made exporting artillery and special forces to Russia. Kim is also modernizing his security apparatus into a structure similar to Russia's FSB. (1)Professor Jim Holmes discusses the naval balance between the U.S. and China, suggesting the PLA Navy aims for six aircraft carriers to project power in the Western Pacific and Indian Ocean. While China has made strides in naval aviation without the heavy losses the U.S. historically endured, Holmes believes they still lag behind in technological sophistication and human tactical proficiency. (2)Victoria Coates highlights Taiwan's indispensable role in the global AI revolution through TSMC's high-end chip production, which the U.S. and China currently cannot replicate. She emphasizes that Taiwan's engineering "super workers" are a state secret. Coates also discusses the political friction in Washington regarding arms sales and the need for Taiwan to increase its own defense spending. (3)Victoria Coates addresses the Pentagon's decision to list major Chinese companies like BYD and Alibaba as security risks due to their military ties. She argues for clear country-of-origin labeling on products to inform American consumers. Furthermore, Coates criticizes the Biden administration for prioritizing climate goals over addressing China's use of forced labor in the solar panel supply chain. (4)Natalie Ecanow details Qatar's massive $400 billion investment footprint in the United States, including high-profile real estate like New York's Park Lane Hotel and significant orders for Boeing aircraft. She argues these investments are not merely financial but serve to buy long-term political influence and goodwill with American policymakers, regardless of party affiliation, by embedding Qatari wealth into the U.S. economy. (5)Natalie Ecanow explains that Qatari wealth is controlled by the Al-Thani autocracy, whose values often conflict with U.S. interests, such as their support for Hamas and the Taliban. She highlights the lack of transparency in Qatarifunding, citing a lawsuit that revealed nearly half a billion dollars in undisclosed money sent to Texas A&M University, and calls for stricter U.S. disclosure laws. (6)Joel Kotkin examines the definition of fascism, arguing that Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is not a fascist because she respects democratic norms. He identifies China's government-led economy as the closest modern parallel to historical fascism. Kotkin also warns of "techno-fascism," where a small group of global tech companies exert unprecedented control over public opinion and information through surveillance tools. (7)Joel Kotkin disputes the label of "fascist" for the MAGA movement, noting it lacks the youth-driven, paramilitary organization characteristic of movements led by Mussolini or Hitler. He describes MAGA as a chaotic coalition of various interest groups held together by Donald Trump's personality. Kotkin emphasizes that using the term as a political slur ruins the possibility of necessary civil discourse. (8)Michael Bernstam discusses a looming glut of liquefied natural gas driven by record U.S. shale production, which is stabilizing energy prices in Europe. Regarding Russia, he explains that while crude exports continue, Ukrainian drone strikes on refineries have created a domestic manufacturing crisis, leading to fuel shortages for Russian agriculture and industry that are difficult to repair under sanctions. (9)Michael Bernstam reveals that China has significantly reduced its oil imports by nearly half by drawing on massive strategic reserves of 1.4 billion barrels and increasing electric vehicle adoption. Simultaneously, the U.S. has reached record domestic oil production of nearly 14 million barrels per day. These factors combined help lower global oil prices despite declining inventories in other OECD countries. (10)Tal Fortgang explores Justice Scalia's legal philosophy through a biography by James Rosen, focusing on Scalia's dissent in Lee v. Weisman regarding religious benedictions at public graduations. Fortgang explains how Scaliapopularized "originalism" and "textualism," arguing that the Constitution should be interpreted based on the original public meaning of the text rather than through subjective "moral readings" by judges. (11)Tal Fortgang discusses the "Scalian revolution" that shifted the Supreme Court toward judicial restraint. He notes that while Scalia faced a hostile press and "nasty" internal criticism from colleagues like Harry Blackmun, his ideas eventually prevailed. Fortgang also observes that the modern partisan venom in confirmation hearings began during Scalia's era with the contentious treatment of Robert Bork and Clarence Thomas. (12)Simon Constable reports from France on falling global commodity prices for food and energy due to supply meeting demand. He then shifts to the immigration crisis in Britain, where violent incidents in Belfast and Southampton have fueled public outrage. Constable attributes the unrest to a failure of both major parties to manage unfettered immigration and the lack of cultural integration. (13)Simon Constable discusses the declining popularity of UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and the potential rise of challengers like Andy Burnham. He highlights a dramatic shift in British public opinion, with polling by Lord Ashcroftshowing that a vast majority of Labour, Liberal Democrat, and Green voters—and even a third of Conservatives—now favor rejoining the European Union after a decade of Brexit. (14)Bob Zimmerman tracks the transition to commercial space, noting that private companies like Vast are leading the race to build stations to replace the aging ISS. He discusses Amazon's struggle to launch its satellite constellation due to rocket delays, contrasted with SpaceX's efficiency. Zimmerman also reports on a milestone for SpaceX, as a single Falcon 9 booster successfully completed a record 35th flight. (15)Bob Zimmerman highlights discoveries by the James Webb Space Telescope, including a black hole 6 billion times the mass of the sun located 10 billion light-years away. He also describes a "flickering" quasar from the early universe that challenges current Big Bang theories. Finally, Zimmerman provides an update on the Curiosity rover as it travels through the "Grand" valley on its ascent of Mars. (16)Two name fixes: Joel Cotkin → Joel Kotkin (7, 8) — the urbanist/scholar's correct spelling Natalie Eacano → Natalie Ecanow (5, 6) — the FDD scholar's correct spelling

The John Batchelor Show
S8 Ep993: Bob Zimmerman tracks the transition to commercial space, noting that private companies like Vast are leading the race to build stations to replace the aging ISS. He discusses Amazon's struggle to launch its satellite constellation due to rocket

The John Batchelor Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2026 15:20


Bob Zimmerman tracks the transition to commercial space, noting that private companies like Vast are leading the race to build stations to replace the aging ISS. He discusses Amazon's struggle to launch its satellite constellation due to rocket delays, contrasted with SpaceX's efficiency. Zimmerman also reports on a milestone for SpaceX, as a single Falcon 9 booster successfully completed a record 35th flight. (15)192022

The New Yorker Radio Hour
Seeing the Dark Side of the Moon on NASA's Artemis II Mission

The New Yorker Radio Hour

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2026 24:17


In April, the four crew members of NASA's Artemis II mission were the first humans to ever glimpse something that cannot be seen from Earth—the so-called dark side of the moon. The mission's commander, the former Navy captain Reid Wiseman, is fifty years old, which also makes him the oldest person ever to travel beyond low Earth orbit. Wiseman sat down recently with the New Yorker contributor David W. Brown. They talked about the challenge of NASA returning to the moon after many decades, Wiseman's struggle to parent his two daughters while training, and the strangeness and beauty of returning to Earth. “One thing that really did surprise me was how quickly Earth gets so small out the window,” Wiseman explains. “It's like a fingernail, almost; the size of a quarter. It's just impossibly tiny out there. There's a little tiny super-bright crescent of an Earth.”  Further reading and listening:  “The Leader of NASA's Artemis II Mission Is Still Moonstruck,” by David W. Brown “What Will the Artemis II Moon Mission Teach Us?,” by David W. Brown “A New Era of Moon Exploration Is Upon Us,” by David W. Brown   New episodes of The New Yorker Radio Hour drop every Tuesday and Friday. Join host David Remnick as he discusses the latest in politics, news, and current events in conversation with political leaders, newsmakers, innovators, New Yorker staff writers, authors, actors, and musicians. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dave & Chuck the Freak: Full Show
Monday, June 8th 2026 Dave and Chuck the Freak Full Show

Dave & Chuck the Freak: Full Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2026 196:46


*Timestamps are approximate* TIME TOPIC 0:00 Podcast intro with Dave & Chuck "The Freak"0:01 - - - AD MARKER - - -0:01 Jason put Dave on camera without him knowing this morning0:06 Things that were ruined because too many people found out about them0:29 NEWS0:29 Astronauts aboard the ISS received an emergency safe haven order0:34 Security breach at the Houston airport0:36 Severe weather rocks a college baseball game0:40 A.I. video of a backyard lazy river0:42 Guy survived a grizzly bear attack0:46 Waymo got in the way of officers responding to a call0:49 Teen on an e-bike crashed after blowing through a a light0:53 Venomous snake found inside of a bag of donated food0:57 - - - AD MARKER - - -0:57 Dave almost lotioned on camera1:03 CELEBRITY DIRT1:03 NBA and NHL playoff update1:08 Underwater hockey is becoming popular1:09 NBA courtside seats will be auctioned off1:12 The latest Taylor Swift Travis Kelce wedding rumor1:16 Why an old lady who was being scammed out of her money got arrested1:22 Troubling photo of Heated Rivalry star from high school resurfaces1:24 Guy Fieri eating scandal1:30 Weekend box office numbers1:37 - - - AD MARKER - - -1:37 BITCH'S TRIPPIN'1:37 Woman was injured after her police officer friend accidentally shot her in the stomach1:44 Man in a Spider-Man mask robbed a storage facility1:45 Man named Rambo arrested after entering neighbor's garage with a firearm1:46 79-year-old perv seen holding his junk while watering the lawn1:51 Maple syrup urine disease2:00 PERVERT OF THE DAY2:01 Guy accused of taping a guy showering without his knowledge2:06 Guy facing several accusations of indecent exposure2:10 Sex worker revealed what all guys with small penises want from her2:26 - - - AD MARKER - - -2:26 Guy goes to the store for groceries, gets run over and pinned under car2:33 Woman went into bar after hours, trashed it2:36 Guy who has been arrested 49 times2:38 Older lady had to be rescued from her car in a flood2:41 Practice dating2:43 JUNK FOOD ROUNDUP2:43 Frozen pickles in wine2:45 Gas station that has become an unexpected dining destination2:53 - - - AD MARKER - - -2:53 NEWS2:53 DARK SIDED2:53 Guy died while trying to help son retrieve his stolen truck2:58 Cargo theft made off with 10K bottles of bourbon3:02 - - - AD MARKER - - -3:02 Martial arts robot kicked a kid in the stomach3:05 People are buying other people's delivery driver accounts3:09 The loneliest paint color3:12 - - - AD MARKER - - -3:12 BADASS OF THE DAY3:12 Teens picked the wrong guy to mess with END OF THE SHOWSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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S8 Ep974: SCHEDULE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 6-5-2026. 1900 ADAMS BOULEVARD LA.

The John Batchelor Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2026 5:33


SCHEDULE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 6-5-2026.1900 ADAMS BOULEVARD LA. Jeff Bliss highlights the stark contrast between Seattle's controlled homelessness and the pervasive crisis in Los Angeles. The discussion transitions to California's jungle primary, where late-arriving ballots in the Los Angelesmayoral race show statistically improbable gains for Karen Bass and Nithya Raman, fueling accusations of election irregularities. Jeff Bliss previews the opening of a massive, multi-story In-N-Out Burger in Las Vegas, predicting it will become a celebrity destination similar to Hollywood's historic clubs or New York's Stork Club. He also reflects on a rare 1955 invitation from Walt Disney, noting its role in establishing Disneyland's enduring cultural legacy. Richard Epstein examines the 14th Amendment's opening clause, distinguishing the robust rights of citizens from the conditional privileges of aliens. He argues that naturalization was historically a federal prerogative, noting that early statutes, influenced by Thomas Jefferson, included explicit racial exclusions for persons of African or Asiandescent. Richard Epstein disputes the "plain meaning" application to the 14th Amendment, arguing that "subject to the jurisdiction" requires natural allegiance rather than mere physical presence. Critiquing the Wong Kim Ark ruling, he suggests that children of legal permanent aliens should inherit their parents' status rather than automatic citizenship. Jim McTague reports on the cautious economic sentiment in Lancaster County, where despite falling gas prices, consumers remain budget-conscious. While tourism remains strong at venues like the Sight and Sound Theatre, local officials recently rejected a proposed data center in Columbia due to technicalities and concerns over its utility. Lorenzo Fiori provides an optimistic update on Italy's economy, noting improved employment rates across various demographics. He highlights a landmark legislative shift toward nuclear energy, with small plants planned by 2034. For travelers, he recommends San Miniato, a strategic, less-crowded Tuscan village famous for its white beans. Bob Zimmerman dismisses NASA's sheltering orders on the ISS as an overreaction to routine Russian repair work on the Zvezda module. He details SpaceX's massive IPO, which aims to raise billions, and observes that private space station firms like Axiom and Vast continue to secure significant capital despite SpaceX's market dominance. Bob Zimmerman surveys global spaceport developments, contrasting Spain's investment in French Guiana with the liquidation of the UK's Sutherland facility due to red tape. He debunks claims that the interstellar comet 3I/Atlas is an alien craft and notes that unpredictable sunspot activity continues to defy scientific models. Andrew Bayliss recounts how Pericles provoked the Peloponnesian War by steering Athens toward confrontation with Sparta. He details the Athenian strategy of retreating behind city walls and relying on naval imports, a move that tragically facilitated a devastating plague, claiming thousands of lives, including Pericleshimself. Andrew Bayliss profiles Lysander, a Spartan general of modest origins who secured crucial Persian funding to challenge Athenian naval supremacy. Lysander achieved victory not through direct combat, but by using deception to capture the Athenian fleet while the crews were uncharacteristically casual and off their ships. Andrew Bayliss explores the aftermath of Sparta's victory, noting that Lysander's immense power and ambition ultimately led to his death during a failed siege. Sparta's dominance eventually collapsed at the Battle of Leuctradue to a dwindling citizen population, reducing the once-mighty superpower to a minor village. Andrew Bayliss critiques the modern application of the "Thucydides Trap" to US-China relations, arguing that the original Peloponnesian War was not inevitable. He suggests the conflict was precipitated by specific provocations and accidental circumstances, drawing parallels to the circumstantial outbreak of the First World War. Henry Sokolski warns of China's fast breeder reactor program, which produces super weapons-grade plutonium capable of fueling efficient nuclear triggers. He also notes South Korea's growing interest in developing independent nuclear capabilities and submarines to counter threats from North Korea and China, despite international non-proliferation standards. Henry Sokolski explains the strategic significance of deploying Dual Capable Aircraft (DCA), such as the F-35, to reinforce NATO's nuclear deterrent in Europe. He observes that while Moscow and Beijing oppose these deployments, the aircraft act as vital "glue" for alliances, ensuring that American nuclear guarantees remain credible. Richard Epstein analyzes the Wong Kim Ark decision, arguing that Justice Horace Gray erroneously applied birthright citizenship to the children of ineligible aliens. He further critiques the expansion of the Equal Protection Clause in the 20th century, claiming it was originally intended for criminal matters rather than civil benefits. Richard Epstein discusses the legal complexities of a proposed executive order to end birthright citizenship for children of illegal aliens. He highlights the rise of "manufactured citizenship" through birth tourism and predicts the Supreme Court may eventually distinguish between transient visitors and those seeking permanent residency.

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S8 Ep972: Bob Zimmerman dismisses NASA's sheltering orders on the ISS as an overreaction to routine Russian repair work on the Zvezda module. He details SpaceX's massive IPO, which aims to raise billions, and observes that private space station firms li

The John Batchelor Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2026 13:03


Bob Zimmerman dismisses NASA's sheltering orders on the ISS as an overreaction to routine Russian repair work on the Zvezda module. He details SpaceX's massive IPO, which aims to raise billions, and observes that private space station firms like Axiom and Vast continue to secure significant capital despite SpaceX's market dominance.1939

A Mediocre Time with Tom and Dan

Jeff's Bagel Run summer cream cheese flavors inspired by Jeremiah's Italian Ice Scoop Froggy Frog mint chocolate chip, mango, peach, and banana pudding cream cheese reviews Otto's coffee, Jeff's Jolt, cookies-and-cream cold brew, and Melted Snow Cone drinks Favorite savory bagels, specialty spreads, and buying extra cream cheese for home Jeff's Bagel Run expansion, rewards app, and #TDBagel promotion Ross McCoy joins the show How having kids changes the feeling of summer break Summer spending habits, family budgets, and kids repeating parental complaints Hat collecting obsession and a new Atlanta Braves City Connect hat Review of a surprisingly good knockoff Braves jersey Counterfeit jerseys vs authentic merchandise debate Sports merch prices pushing fans toward knockoffs Fake jerseys, fake Rolexes, status symbols, and "fronting" Celebrity interviews arranged through Billy the Phone Freak Lou Gramm interview preview and Foreigner history Brain tumor recovery, solo career, and born-again Christian phase Using TikTok "mini documentaries" to research guests Fact-checking questionable Lou Gramm trivia AI-generated celebrity facts and misinformation online Graham Bonnet confusion tied to a Black Sabbath rumor Why believable fake stories spread across the internet Appreciation for Lou Gramm's memorable on-air yawn Confrontation vs conflict avoidance personalities Gym story involving shirtless, barefoot teenagers Older gym member attempts to enforce unwritten rules Teens exploit vague gym-attire language Getting dragged into the argument as an unwilling witness Deferring the dispute to gym management Community pool closed after someone washed a dog in it Pool hygiene concerns, screaming swim lessons, and public-pool grossness Medical marijuana renewal stories with BudDocs Grocery cart child-seat contamination realization Bathroom hygiene debates and airborne germs Networking outside familiar circles at Colette's book event Holy City BBQ connection through a marketing agency Key lime pie confrontation with a restaurant owner Holy City BBQ closes after a short run Restaurant startup risks, overspending, and failed concepts Marketing vs operational execution in the restaurant business Political branding and alienating potential customers Backyard cleanup and the rise of "Patio Tut" Resort-style pool furniture that nobody actually uses The backyard graveyard of abandoned purchases Broken umbrellas, cluttered sheds, and pool-toy overload Twenty-year-old borrowed Sawzall finally discovered Valuable collectibles vs worthless stored junk Rare vinyl toys, MF DOOM figures, and hidden collectibles Bearcat THC seltzers as an alcohol alternative International Space Station air-leak concerns Astronaut emergency procedures and ISS size misconceptions Ukraine drone warfare and battlefield debris How criticism can ruin enjoyment of a new purchase Listener feedback on Blue Bell ice cream packaging Nostalgia, branding, and family-owned food companies Military missile-silo injury story involving a lotion bottle Emergency-room embarrassment and medical oddities ChatGPT-assisted self-diagnosis and health questions Excessive caffeine linked to pelvic-floor muscle twitching Levator Ani Syndrome discussion Adult-site restrictions, VPNs, and T-Mobile workarounds Smart-home devices creating awkward viewing risks Cheap TV packages and digital antenna recommendations Dating someone who resembles a deceased partner Having a "type" vs seeking variety in relationships Dating again after a long marriage Ross McCoy comedy dates and upcoming shows Moe Comedy Jam lineup and Drew Garabo appearance Hollerbach's German Restaurant BDM dinner announcement Planning the next Bad at Business Beerfest Recruiting couch teams for upcoming competitions Tattoo-themed couch team sponsored by The East Tattoo Invitation to email the show for couch-team participation ### Social Media https://tomanddan.com https://x.com/tomanddanlive https://facebook.com/amediocretime https://instagram.com/tomanddanlive Where to Find the Show Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-mediocre-time/id334142682 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2FtZWRpb2NyZXRpbWUvcG9kY2FzdC54bWw Tom & Dan on Real Radio 104.1 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-corporate-time/id975258990 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2Fjb3Jwb3JhdGV0aW1lL3BvZGNhc3QueG1s Exclusive Content https://tomanddan.com/registration Merch https://tomanddan.myshopify.com/

Newshour
The International Space Station springs a leak

Newshour

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2026 43:35


Astronauts onboard the International Space Station were ordered to prepare for evacuation after an air leak suddenly got worse. The situation returned to normal after two Russian cosmonauts completed repairs. We talk to retired Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield, who served as commander of the ISS in 2013.We'll also hear from the Sherpa who went missing on the upper slopes of Mount Everest for six days and survived; and we remember Kanya King, the founder of the MOBO awards recognising Black music and its impact.(A view of Earth from the Cupola on the earth-facing side of the International Space Station is seen in this NASA handout photo taken June 12, 2013 and provided June 17, 2013. Credit: Reuters)

The John Batchelor Show
S8 Ep962: (5) Michael Toth examines Exxon Mobil's relocation to Texas, which was opposed by proxy firms ISS and Glass Lewis. Toth argues these advisory firms prioritize ideological ESG agendas over actual shareholder value and lack transparency regarding

The John Batchelor Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2026 10:31


(5) Michael Toth examines Exxon Mobil's relocation to Texas, which was opposed by proxy firms ISS and Glass Lewis. Toth argues these advisory firms prioritize ideological ESG agendas over actual shareholder value and lack transparency regarding their motives.

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S8 Ep964: SCHEDULE THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 6-2-2026. 1811 BRUSSELS

The John Batchelor Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2026 6:41


SCHEDULE THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 6-2-2026.1811 BRUSSELS(1) Liz Peek discusses the K-shaped economy, where wealthy retirees flourish while lower-income citizens struggle with inflation and high gasoline costs. The Iran war significantly impacts oil prices, threatening real wage growth.(2) Liz Peek examines how voters in California's primary face economic decline, high taxes, and out-of-control crime. Republican Steve Hilton campaigns on common-sense changes to address quality-of-life issues as residents reject "woke" policies in major cities.(3) Thaddeus McCotter discusses a Gallup poll revealing historically low economic confidence among independent voters. The Trump administration's foreign policy challenges, particularly regarding Iran, further complicate the domestic political landscape for Republicans before the midterms.(4) Thaddeus McCotter reviews how political parties adjust after primary elections, highlighting internal conflicts between establishment figures and MAGA or socialist factions. President Trump remains focused on his policy priorities regardless of midterm election outcomes.(5) Michael Toth examines Exxon Mobil's relocation to Texas, which was opposed by proxy firms ISS and Glass Lewis. Toth argues these advisory firms prioritize ideological ESG agendas over actual shareholder value and lack transparency regarding their motives.(6) Michael Toth explains how Texas created specialized business courts and maintained a light regulatory touch to attract major corporations. The state is successfully challenging Delaware's dominance as the primary legal domicile for prominent American companies.(7) Judy Dempsey reports that leaked accounts suggest the U.S. may expand nuclear-capable deployments in Europe to deter Russia. This strategy evaluates reactions to potential shifts in NATO's security umbrella as Europe takes more responsibility for self-defense.(8) Judy Dempsey discusses the AfD party's rise in Germany, which exploits voter fear regarding globalization and deindustrialization. However, the populists lack pragmatic solutions for demographic challenges and the necessary economic reforms missed by previous leaders.(9) Gregory Copley notes that the Strait of Hormuz remains closed as the IRGC maintains its "whip hand" over Iranian policy. Copley asserts that the IRGC prioritizes survival over settlements, using regional proxies to maintain strategic leverage.(10) Gregory Copley analyzes reports of expanded nuclear deployments in Europe, describing them as psychological posturing. He views these signals as political maneuvering that does not substantially alter the military balance of power in Eurasia.(11) Gregory Copley examines the political turmoil besetting the British Parliament as Keir Starmer faces internal challenges and the rising Reform Party. Concerns over illegal immigration and nationalism are replacing traditional class-based voting patterns in the UK.(12) Gregory Copley notes that King Charles III maintains an active diplomatic schedule despite his cancer diagnosis. The King is focused on preparing Prince William for the throne while strengthening vital connections throughout the global Commonwealth.(13) Mary Kissel discusses Secretary Marco Rubio's budget focused on Iran, Ukraine, and China. Rubio emphasizes hemispheric security and the need for strategic planning to address malign influences in Cuba and Venezuela.(14) Mary Kissel critiques U.S.-China relations, arguing that Beijing is a totalitarian enemy. She advocates for strategic decoupling and realistic planning, rather than hoping for fair trade or stability from the current Chinese regime.(15) Malcolm Hoenlein explains that Iran continues its "forever war" by funding Hezbollah despite ongoing truce negotiations. Prime Minister Netanyahu faces internal pressure while assessing potential ceasefires and the ongoing threat of Hamas rebuilding in Gaza.(16) Malcolm Hoenlein notes that Hezbollah's tunnels and missile capacity remain a critical danger to northern Israel. He notes rising global anti-Semitism and the influence of regional actors like Qatar and Turkey in supporting extremist ideologies.Two name fixes: Thaddius → Thaddeus McCotter in (3) and (4), and Elizabeth Peek → Liz Peek in (1) and (2) to match your established style. Say the word if Elizabeth was intentional for these slots.

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S8 Ep938: Bob Zimmerman discusses the success of SpaceX's Starship 12 test, which demonstrated major design improvements, while NASA has effectively ended Boeing's role in manned missions to the ISS. NASA awarded all manned flights through 2030 to Space

The John Batchelor Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2026 15:39


Bob Zimmerman discusses the success of SpaceX's Starship 12 test, which demonstrated major design improvements, while NASA has effectively ended Boeing's role in manned missions to the ISS. NASA awarded all manned flights through 2030 to SpaceX, leaving Boeing out of the picture. (11)1951

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S8 Ep940: SCHEDULE THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 5-27-26. APRIL 1900 OTTAWA.

The John Batchelor Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2026 8:14


SCHEDULE THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 5-27-26.APRIL 1900 OTTAWA.Cliff May discusses the deepening crisis in Cuba, where extreme food and electricity shortages have led officials to describe it as a failing state. However, the regime has reportedly received hundreds of attack drones from Russia and Iran, posing a new offensive threat to U.S. interests in the Caribbean. (1)Cliff May examines the empty pageantry of the Trump-Xi summit in Beijing, where the high-profile ceremony produced no major deals regarding trade or artificial intelligence. Xi Jinping made no concessions on human rights issues, such as the persecution of Christians or the Uyghurs. (2)Jon Hartley discusses the confirmation of Kevin Warsh as the new Federal Reserve Chairman, bringing a hawkish reputation focused on reducing the Fed's expanded balance sheet. Warsh advocates for a return to principles linking money growth directly to inflation control. (3)Jon Hartley proposes a new agreement modeled after the 1951 Accord that would separate the missions of the Federal Reserve and the Treasury. Under this plan, the Fed would focus strictly on short-term rates and price stability rather than long-term debt management. (4)Captain James Fanell analyzes the Balikatan military exercise, which featured 17,000 troops and, for the first time, combat forces from Japan participating in counter-invasion training. The drills demonstrated the capacity of allied nations to successfully target and strike enemy vessels at sea. (5)General Blaine Holt discusses Russian hypersonic threats and the shift to asymmetric drone warfare, noting Russia's threats of using weapons of mass destruction against Kyiv to warn European leaders against further intervention. Meanwhile, low-cost drone technology is proving to be an asymmetric force that renders expensive, multi-million dollar military systems obsolete. (6)Charles Burton examines Canada's controversial economic pivot toward China, where Prime Minister Mark Carney is pursuing a strategic partnership that includes non-public security agreements and the reduction of tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles. Critics warn these moves compromise Canadian sovereignty and allow for significant Chineseinfiltration. (7)Charles Burton and Gordon Chang analyze China's strategic gain from prolonged conflict in the Middle East, with Beijing appearing content to allow the conflict in the Strait of Hormuz to drag out as a way to deplete U.S. military resources. This instability supports China's narrative that the United States is a declining power. (8)Michael Bernstam discusses the impact of Ukrainian drone strikes on the Russian oil market, noting that strikes on refineries and ports have forced Russia to export more crude oil at discounted prices instead of high-value refined products. Simultaneously, U.S. oil production has hit record levels, significantly influencing global market prices. (9)Michael Bernstam examines the failure of Russia's Power of Siberia 2 pipeline deal, as Vladimir Putin left Beijingwithout securing the agreement while China shows no immediate need for the gas. Furthermore, China demanded to pay domestic Russian prices, which would yield no profit for Moscow. (10)Bob Zimmerman discusses the success of SpaceX's Starship 12 test, which demonstrated major design improvements, while NASA has effectively ended Boeing's role in manned missions to the ISS. NASA awarded all manned flights through 2030 to SpaceX, leaving Boeing out of the picture. (11)Bob Zimmerman reports that the Webb telescope has detected weather variations, including morning clouds, on a distant exoplanet. Additionally, images from Mars show parallel ridges that suggest a history of climate cycles and the presence of significant near-surface ice. (12)Craig Unger argues that Donald Trump has been a Russian intelligence asset since 1987. He highlights how Trump's first trip to the Soviet Union was followed by advertisements in U.S. newspapers featuring KGB talking points. (13)Craig Unger discusses U.S. unreliability and the future of the NATO alliance, noting that under Trump, the United States is seen as an unreliable partner by allies like Finland, who fear he will not honor Article 5. This lack of reliability forces European nations to consider whether they can emerge as a self-sufficient military power. (14)Judy Dempsey examines how the ongoing conflict between the U.S. and Iran distracts from Russian aggression in Ukraine and causes economic sluggishness in Germany. European allies feel jaundiced by the lack of consultation from the U.S. regarding Middle East diplomacy. (15)Judy Dempsey discusses how the AfD has become Germany's leading political party by capitalizing on public anger over housing shortages and the government's handling of the wars in Iran and Ukraine. The party represents a growing threat to the established political order in Europe. (16)