Podcasts about Low Earth orbit

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

சிட்னி பல்கலைக்கழகத்தில் பணியாற்றும் பேராசிரியர் Iver Cairns அவர்கள் ஆஸ்திரேலியாவின் முன்னணி விண்வெளி அறிவியலாளர்களில் ஒருவர். Space physics, space weather, solar research மற்றும் satellite technology துறைகளில் பல ஆண்டுகளாக அனுபவம் பெற்றவர். ஆஸ்திரேலியாவின் முதல் ride-share satellite mission ஆன Waratah Seed-1 திட்டத்தில் முக்கிய பங்கு வகித்துள்ளார். Waratah Seed-1 satellite-இன் முக்கியத்துவத்தை Sukruti Narayanan விளக்குவதுடன், அந்த விண்கோள் குறித்தும், ஆஸ்திரேலிய விண்வெளி தொழில்நுட்பம் குறித்தும் பேராசிரியர் Iver Cairnsயுடன் உரையாடுகிறார். நிகழ்ச்சி தயாரிப்பு: றைசெல்.Professor Iver Cairns is one of Australia's leading space physicists, with decades of experience in space physics, space weather, solar research and satellite technology. He is Professor in Space Physics at the University of Sydney's School of Physics and has played a key leadership role in Waratah Seed-1, Australia's first ride-share satellite mission.Waratah Seed-1 is an Australian-built 6U CubeSat that was launched as part of SpaceX's Transporter-11 mission and successfully deployed into Sun-synchronous Low Earth Orbit on 17 August 2024. Sukruti Narayanan explains the significance of Waratah Seed-1 and speaks with Professor Cairns about the satellite, its mission and what it means for the future of Australian space technology.

Henry Sokolski explores the risks of a space-based arms race between the United States and China. He discusses war games involving missile interceptors in low Earth orbit and the complexities of involving private industry. (10)

No episódio de junho do Camada 8, convidamos Renata Teixeira, pesquisadora no time de Streaming Algorithms da Netflix, para uma conversa sobre os desafios do streaming de vídeo em redes de satélites de baixa órbita (LEO, do inglês Low Earth Orbit).Renata fala sobre as redes de satélites LEO, que possuem características bem diferentes das redes tradicionais, e por que isso cria novos desafios para aplicações de streaming e transmissões ao vivo. Ela também fala do algoritmo da Netflix responsável por adaptar automaticamente a qualidade do streaming de vídeo de acordo com as condições da conexão do usuário, e muito mais.Dê o play e confira agora mesmo o novo episódio do quadro Roteamento de Ideias do Camada 8!Participantes:Antonio Marcos Moreiras (Host) - Gerente de projetos e desenvolvimento no NIC.br https://www.linkedin.com/in/moreirasLucas Jorge da Silva (Host) - Analista de Projetos do Ceptro.br no NIC.br⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucasjorgeRenata Teixeira (Convidada) - Pesquisadora no time de Streaming Algorithms da Netflix https://www.linkedin.com/in/renata-teixeira-383979258/Google Scholar‬ - https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=yZqV-tMAAAAJ&hl Links citados:Semana de Infraestrutura da Internet no Brasil: https://semanainfra.nic.br/Curso BCOP Presencial: https://cursoseventos.nic.br/curso/curso-bcop/Curso BCOP EaD: https://cursoseventos.nic.br/curso/curso-bcop-ead/Programa Acelera NET: https://cursoseventos.nic.br/curso/programa-acelera-net/Semana de Capacitação: https://semanacap.bcp.nic.br/Agenda de cursos do Ceptro|NIC.br: https://ceptro.br/cursos-eventosRedes Sociais:https://www.youtube.com/nicbrvideos/https://x.com/comuNICbr/https://www.telegram.me/nicbr/https://www.linkedin.com/company/nic-br/https://www.instagram.com/nicbr/https://www.facebook.com/nic.br/https://www.flickr.com/NICbr/Contato:Equipe Ceptro.brcursosceptro@nic.brDireção e áudio:Equipe Ceptro.brEquipe de Comunicação do NIC.brEdição completa por Rádiofobia Podcast e Multimídia: https://radiofobia.com.br/Veja também:https://nic.br/https://ceptro.br/

In this episode of Space Cafe Radio, host Torsten Kriening, Publisher of SpaceWatch.Global, sits down with Marshall Smith, CEO of Starlab Space, at the 41st Space Symposium in Colorado Springs. The conversation reconnects a story that began in Bremen back in 2018, when Marshall was wiring together SLS, Orion, and Gateway at NASA, and now finds him on the other side, building the commercial future he once championed from inside the agency.From NASA Insider to Commercial BuilderMarshall reflects on his transition from NASA, where he was always "commercial at heart" - pushing the system to go faster, do things differently, and question whether all those requirements were truly necessary. Now leading Starlab, he gets to put those convictions into action.The Time is Now for Commercial LEO"Now's the time to turn over Low Earth Orbit to commercial enterprise."After 54 years of space stations and more than two decades of permanent crewed presence on the ISS, the industry has learned enough. The technology readiness is there. The standards are there. The time has come for commercial enterprise to take over LEO so NASA can focus on the harder things- Moon, Mars, and beyond.Where Starlab Stands TodayMarshall reveals concrete progress: Starlab is past Critical Design Review with NASA (completed in December), in manufacturing, building structures, with long-lead items in process. They're roughly five to six years into the typical six-to-ten-year development cycle for a complex space vehicle. Some say they haven't hit the hard part yet, but Marshall responds: "We have the capability, we have the experience. Eyes wide open."The Real Gap RiskThe ISS retires around 2030. China's space station is operational today. Marshall is candid about the leaks, the aging equipment, the obsolete components, and the uncertainty about whether extension to 2030 or 2032 will be possible. Starlab's launch target is 2029 - and they intend to be there before the gap opens.Recreating the ISS Partnership - CommerciallyStarlab is a joint venture with Voyager as majority shareholder, joined by Airbus, Mitsubishi, MDA, Palantir, and Hilton -a multinational structure that recreates the ISS partnership at a commercial and business level. The same companies that built parts of the ISS are now building the commercial successor.Starship as the Launch PlanMarshall explains why he's not worried: Starship has already been to orbit, and Starlab only needs to reach orbit and deploy - no Moon landing required. By the time Starlab launches, Starship will likely be on its seventh version.The Manufacturing VisionMarshall hints at semiconductor manufacturing, biopharma, pill production, fiber optics, and a proprietary concept that could revolutionize the pace of in-orbit manufacturing. He predicts the demand will be so great that companies might want their own dedicated Starlab modules - and that copies could be built in roughly one to two years.The iPhone Moment for Space Stations"In 2007, somebody built a platform called an iPhone. It had a few games, didn't even do FaceTime. Now you can't walk around without your phone. CLDs are platforms. Ten years after operations begin, you're going to see things you would've never imagined - maybe ordering a replacement heart tuned to your DNA, printed in space."On Artemis 2Having been involved in Artemis 1 and 2 at NASA, Marshall shares his personal joy at the mission's success. For him, it's a signal to the world that humanity is going back to deep space, to the Moon's surface, building Moon bases, going to Mars.The Bigger Mission"It's about becoming a multi-planet species. Maybe one day becoming a multi-stellar species. I know that sounds crazy to some people. That's why I do this. Because I don't want to see us being here locked on this planet a thousand years from now."Marshall draws the parallel to the 1400s - when explorers asked "what if we cross this big body of water?" - and now humans are asking the same question about the void of vacuum. The exploration accelerates. We were built for this.For Listeners Who Think BigThis is a conversation about commercial space stations, the urgency of LEO transition, the iPhone-platform future of orbital manufacturing, and what it means to become a multi-planet species.Space Café Radio brings you talks, interviews, and reports from the team of SpaceWatchers while out on the road. Each episode has a specific topic, unique content, and a personal touch. Enjoy the show, and let us know your thoughts at radio@spacewatch.globalWe love to hear from you. Send us your thought, comments, suggestions, love lettersSupport the showYou can find us on: Spotify and Apple Podcast!Please visit us at SpaceWatch.Global, subscribe to our newsletters. Follow us on LinkedIn and X!

Can we put the data centers in space? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O'Reilly map out the future of human habitation, research, and industry in low Earth orbit with Ariel Ekblaw, founder and CEO of the Aurelia Institute. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here:  https://startalkmedia.com/show/the-future-of-space-stations-with-ariel-ekblaw/ Thanks to our Patrons Richard Morgan, Kamila B, Douglas L, Izzi, Robert Lee, Alfredo Giachino, Andy Reinhart, Kacie Blu, Kimberly Freshour, Atmosphere327, Chris Rose, Gsjdhdbdh, Michael Nel, Morgan Shatz, Alfredo Morales, Petr Vlk, FMG, BryN S, Gunner Ford, Ori, Kimberly, David Kříž, Brendan Hanson, Catherine Westbrook, CT Vaughan, Jon West, Luc Gauthier, Smlamartina, DetroitLarry, Dave, Maarten Bakker, Monthen, Alixandria Taylor, Joe Maron, Ben Canty, Stephen Harris, Nandini and Nitin, Angel, Sascha975, Jalene Tangen, Courtney, Marcus, Jorge Coria, Emilio Jaen, Matt Tatro, Nicholas LaLonde, Mark Nicholson, Akira Stiebeling, Brandon Hill, Delphini Papadopoulos, Mauricio Valle, Mark Entel, Leif Callesen, Steven Crofts, Anthony Lofgren, Huzaifa Shabur, Kyle Has the Biggest Shlong in Media, Chase Phyfe, Davin, Greg Gray Lord of Hotdogs, Jeff Kolander, Gosh Dane It

Heather Pringle of Space Foundation examines how organizations across government, industry and the international community are preparing for a new phase of operations beyond low Earth orbit. She breaks down how technology shifts, evolving partnerships and changes in mission architecture are influencing long-term capability and strategic positioning. Pringle also highlights the decision-making habits leaders need as technical complexity and competitive pressure accelerate.

Ep. 322 Mattermost Secures Mission Critical Federal Collaboration Connect to John Gilroy on LinkedIn   https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-gilroy/ Want to listen to other episodes? www.Federaltechpodcast.com The federal government has an unbelievably wide network. We all know about the IRS citizen-facing websites. We log in from our homes, the server is in the cloud somewhere, and we file our taxes. At the other end of the spectrum is the military and intelligence community. The military talks about a "contested" environment. This can be in Low Earth Orbit or can be underwater in a submarine. There are no simple connections in that world. Yet users demand security in a world constantly under attack and disconnected. Resilience means they must not lose packets of information. Also, just to make it interesting, this can be a life-or-death situation. Into this demanding world steps Corey Hulen, founder and CTO of Mattermost. Their mission is to provide collaboration software designed for high-trust, high-risk environments, including even air-gapped network components. The software emphasizes resilience in contested environments, ensuring collaboration continues even when network connections are lost. Hulin highlights the importance of both security and compliance, noting the challenges of meeting multiple regulatory standards. He also addresses the need for AI to support human decision-making in mission-critical scenarios, ensuring quick, informed responses.

Episode 64 is with Dr. Julio Friedmann, Chief Scientist at Carbon DirectIn this episode, Na'im speaks with Dr. Julio Friedmann about Carbon Direct's recent publication “ 5 Pillars of Successful Project Deployment and Delivery” on what the carbon dioxide removal industry needs to de-risk projects in order to attract new buyers and to stand up infrastructure-scale carbon removal projects.In this episode, Na'im and Julio discuss:* How CDR 1.0 built markets* What buyers today really want* Overview of Five Pillars Carbon Direct outlined* Why project assurance matter* The bottleneck project management talents* Industry-led standard setting* Basics of bankable offtake agreementsRelevant Links:* CDR 2.0: Five Pillars of Successful Project Deployment and Delivery - Report* 2026 State of the Voluntary Carbon Market - Report* 2026 State of the Voluntary Carbon Market - Webinar* Carbon Direct - Website* Advance Carbon Removal Coalition - Website* Quebec Surficial Mineralization HubAbout Dr. Julio Friedmann:  Julio is Chief scientist at Carbon Direct. He works directly with clients, the science team, and the leadership of Carbon Direct to solve major technical challenges around carbon management and CO2 removal, making clean power in products and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.Dr. Friedmann is one of the most widely known and authoritative experts in the US on carbon dioxide removal, CO2 conversion, and hydrogen industrial decarbonization and carbon capture and sequestration. He recently served as principal deputy assistant secretary for the Office of Fossil Energy at the Department of Energy, where he was responsible for doe's r and d program in advanced fossil energy systems, carbon capture and storage, CO2 utilization, and CO2 removal.More recently, he was a senior research scholar at the Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia. He has held positions at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, including Chief Energy Technologist.About Carbon Direct: Carbon Direct is a trusted energy and climate solutions company that combines world-class scientific expertise, technical rigor, and market insights to help clients achieve their business goals. Carbon Direct 70 plus scientists work closely with their finance policy and market experts to design diligence and deliver decarbonization solutions across industries. From JP Morgan Chase to Microsoft. Carbon Direct helps leading companies with carbon dioxide removal, carbon measurement from clean power opportunities and low carbon energy solutions.This episode was made possible thanks to the generous support of the Consecon Foundation.This episode was created and published by Na'im Merchant. Episode production and content support provided by Tank Chen.Na'im Merchant is the co-founder and Executive Director of Carbon Removal Canada, a policy initiative focused on scaling carbon removal in Canada. He is on the advisory board of the Carbon Removal Standards Initiative and Terraset, and a former policy fellow with Elemental Impact. He previously ran carbon removal consulting practice Carbon Curve, and publishes The Carbon Curve newsletter and podcast. Every two weeks, Na'im will release a short interview with individuals advancing the policies, technologies, and collective action needed to scale up carbon removal around the world.Tank Chen is the Head of Content and Community at CDR.fyi, a public benefit corporation dedicated to accelerating carbon removal through transparency. He is also the co-founder of CDRjobs, a career platform for the carbon removal industry. Based in Taiwan, Tank is a carbon removal advocate focused on educating policymakers, corporate leaders, and the public on the importance of carbon removal, using data-driven insights to support communication and policy advocacy.If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to this podcast on your favorite podcast app or subscribe via The Carbon Curve newsletter here. If you'd like to get in touch with Na'im, you can reach out via LinkedIn. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit carboncurve.substack.com

On this episode, Professor Hatsuo Ishida, PhD of Case Western Reserve University, joins the show to discuss the development of next-generation composite materials engineered for deep-space travel. He shares the origin of their work with ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) with hydrogen-rich polybenzoxazine resins, and how these materials have been engineered into composites that integrate […] The post ISS Tested Composites for Low Earth Orbit and Deep Space Travel first appeared on Composites Weekly. The post ISS Tested Composites for Low Earth Orbit and Deep Space Travel appeared first on Composites Weekly.

This episode of PING is an interview with Marc Blanchet from Viagenie in Quebec, Canada. Marc has been active in Internet Procotols and the IETF for decades, most recently focussed on Internet Protocol communications in deep space. Marc presented at the recent APRICOT/APNIC61 meeting held in Jakarta. We've got used to the idea of IP working in Low Earth Orbit, with the rise of Starlink as a high speed service which in many cases out-performs terrestrial services available in rural and remote locations. And, we've had IP services mediated via GeoSynchronous orbit satellites like DirecTV, which are now significantly less popular because of one overriding problem: the very long end-to-end delay. People find the half-second of round-trip time to a GEO satellite unacceptable. But, in space, things get much worse. Marc's work looks at space contexts which go far beyond these orbital "shells" around earth, into the distances to the Moon, to the Asteroid belt, and beyond to other planets. The delay component in these networks isn't just an inconvenience, it has very real implications for rount-trip-time effects on a protocol like TCP, which demands a stream of "ACK" signals to manage the sender and receivers models of bandwidth and delay and retransmission. Marc has been working on how to simulate the effects of these very long delays using earth bound Virtual Hosts and code, using the Linux TUN device, and TC-NETM along with code developed by his team. This allows them to programatically define an experiment in delay, loss, re-ordering terms, which can span hours of packet-in-flight time, and look at how switches and routers, intermediate elements of an end-to-end IP exchange can work. Code patches to these systems to represent delay as a 64 bit quantity now mean it's theoretically possible to test IP out to the edge of the galaxy, if you had a way to keep machines running that long. If we look at what we actually want from IP networks in deep space, TCP isn't the right choice for how to get applications to work: There is a much better choice in QUIC, a more modern session-layer like protocol which can deploy over unreliable transport like UDP, and which integrates transport-layer security and IP address agility into the same model. As Marc discusses in this episode. IP in space is already a reality, with deployment of mobile telephony 4G base stations to the moon, and Chinese researchers experimenting with QUIC. The IETF is actively exploring the protocol options in the TIPTOP working group.

Send us Fan MailThis is a summary of Episode 218 of the Women's Power to Heal Mother Earth podcast, hosted by Maya TiwariEpisode Executive SummaryIn this episode, Maya Tiwari explores the spiritual and metaphysical roots of global conflict, environmental destruction, and social imbalance. She posits that the world is currently a battlefield in a historic "Light vs. Dark" struggle, fueled by the 300,000-year suppression of Shakti (the Divine Feminine Force) and the subsequent perversion of the Lingam (the Divine Masculine principle).Key Themes & TakeawaysThe Perversion of the Lingam: Tiwari explains that the Lingam, originally a Vedic symbol of infinite source and peaceful masculine energy, has been stripped of its spiritual context. Without the balancing influence of Shakti, this energy has been "weaponized" by the patriarchy.Weaponry as "Lingam-Imitation": The transcript argues that modern military technology—missiles, rockets, and drones—are baser, mechanical perversions of the Lingam. Unlike ancient warfare, which sought to "Earth" weapons (using containers like sheaths or bows as metaphors for the Yoni), modern projectiles are launched into the sky and space with no containment, defiling Mother Earth and the atmosphere.Space Pollution & Low Vibration Interference: The proliferation of satellites and space debris is described not just as environmental waste, but as a "low-vibration" beacon. This "tech garbage" in Low Earth Orbit and the asteroid belt is said to damage the Earth's atmospheric shield and attract malignant extraterrestrial forces. The Galactic Battle for Sovereignty: Tiwari asserts that humanity is currently positioned in the midst of a galactic war. She mentions "Galactic Light Forces" that are working to protect Earth and clean up atmospheric interference to restore human divinity and oneness.The Path to HealingThe episode concludes with a call to spiritual action. Tiwari suggests that the primary way to support the "Light Forces" is through inner work:Internal Recalibration: By raising one's personal vibration and anchoring higher light into the cellular body, individuals act as "soldiers" for the Divine.Restoration of Balance: The ultimate goal is the reclamation of Shakti to restore health, prosperity, and the "Golden Light" of the planet.Source Text: I Am Shakti: Reclaiming Women's Innate Power to Heal Themselves and Restore Balance, Health, Prosperity, and Joy for All Beings by Maya Tiwari.Support the showMay Peace Be Your Journey:Maya's approach transcends modern feminism by advocating for a holistic restoration of balance, moving beyond the fight for basic rights to reclaiming the innate power of the divine feminine, which includes procreation, forgiveness, nourishment, and cosmic creativity. She stresses the importance of kindness, inner stillness, and compassionate self-  tools for healing individuals and society. www.mayatiwari.comwww.facebook.com/mayatiwariahimsa.Buzzsprout.comMothermaya@gmail.comGet Maya's New Book: I Am  Shakti:https://www.collectiveinkbooks.com/o-books/our-books/I-am-shaktiAmazon.comBookshop.org

PREVIEW FOR LATER. GUEST: Bob Zimmerman Bob Zimmerman explores security in Low Earth Orbit, highlighting military interests in inspecting and capturing satellites. He expresses concern over potential government overregulation of space traffic, which is currently managed efficiently by the private companies. (4)1957

Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen is set to become the first non-American beyond low Earth orbit on a historic mission around the Moon; U.S. President Donald Trump says he plans to declare mission accomplished in Iran soon, while continuing to criticize NATO; Restrictions on American alcohol imports are driving demand for Canadian made spirits, giving local distilleries a major boost.

In this episode we recap PT2 of NASA's ambitious plan for the moon with live reactions from Alex during last Monday's epic reveal of the Ignition Plan. This part is dedicated to orbital space stations and NASA's controversial pausing of Gateway (the planned but underdeveloped Lunar Space Station) and their plans to replace the International Space Station in Low Earth Orbit.  While seemingly a difficult admission from NASA that space stations are very expensive and complicated to not only build but also maintain continuous human presence, it also was deemed controversial by the same private contractors that will build the next ISS.   I thought the talk from Dana Weigel, program manager for the ISS Program was brutally and refreshingly honest. Even their module idea to build a NASA station that detaches when ISS is decommissioned seemed good to me, but according to Eric Berger's reporting (link below) it was not received well by the people who would use it. To listen to the whole talk from Dana Weigel, watch our coverage here: https://www.youtube.com/live/uEUZJl-9SD0?si=pFvQiyUMq178AMra&t=934 To read Eric Berger's reporting on the aftermath, click here: https://arstechnica.com/space/2026/03/what-happens-next-with-nasas-plan-to-replace-the-iss-source-it-could-get-ugly/ We'd love to know what you think! Let us know below. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction, Artemis 2 coverage, Controversy for Space Stations 01:47 Costs and Future of the International Space Station (ISS) 03:13 NASA Honesty & Leadership 11:28 Potential Replacements for the ISS 22:40 NASA's Moon Base and Gateway Project  26:27 Final Thoughts & Future Plans We'd like to thank our sponsors: AG3D Printing (go to ag3d-printing.com to learn more & start 3D printing today!) Support the podcast: • Buy a 3D printed gift from our shop - http://ag3dprinting.etsy.com • Get a free quote on your next 3D printing project at http://ag3d-printing.com • Donate at todayinspace.net • Today In Space Merch:  James Webb Space Telescope Model (3DPrinted) https://ag3dprinting.etsy.com/listing/1839142903 SpaceX Starship-Inspired Rocket Pen (3DPrinted) https://ag3dprinting.etsy.com/listing/1602850640

NASA leaders Dana Weigel and Robyn Gatens reflect on more than 25 years of continuous human presence aboard the International Space Station and discuss how the orbiting laboratory is paving the way for Artemis, the Moon, and eventually Mars. HWHAP 413. 

Feb 9, 2026: The Future of the Chip Industry1) Elon Musk wants Tesla to bypass Taiwan Semi and to build his own massive "TeraFab" facilities that would supply 20% of the world's chips.2) Datacenters that are launched into Low Earth Orbit would operate more efficiently with lower temperatures, zero-gravity, and with abundant solar power.3) Meta Platforms' new 5 gigawatt Hyperion AI lab will require more power than the current output of America's largest nuclear power plant.These aren't just science fiction ideas, nor are they purely academic discussions.These are actual projects on the table, which would cost hundreds of billions of dollars and years of dedicated effort to complete.And their technological, commercial, and geopolitical implications would be felt everywhere across the world.I recently spoke with Robert Quinn about the future of the semiconductor industry.Robert has spent three decades advising companies, investors, and institutions on how to design and operate fabs and then to optimize their yields.On our show, we discuss Elon's latest ambitions, whether "the AI Bubble" is actually "an inflection point of demand" and several of the important bottlenecks the industry is facing.We also describe investing opportunities, including chip designer NVIDIA, equipment provider ASML, and quantum innovator IonQ.

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PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Bob Zimmerman. Zimmerman details Starfish's $154 million Pentagoncontract using space tugs to service and de-orbit satellites, highlighting the growing commercialization of low Earthorbit.1957

Paul Hill and Dr. Jenifer "Dr. Dust" Millard host.  Damien Phillips, John Wildridge and Dustin Ruoff produce. So it looks like Low Earth Orbit is not just crowded but a disaster waiting to happen trapping humanity on this planet for a very long time… https://www.esa.int/Space_Safety/Space_Debris/Space_debris_by_the_numbers https://arxiv.org/abs/2512.09643   We've added a new way to donate to 365 Days of Astronomy to support editing, hosting, and production costs.  Just visit: https://www.patreon.com/365DaysOfAstronomy and donate as much as you can! Share the podcast with your friends and send the Patreon link to them too!  Every bit helps! Thank you! ------------------------------------ Do go visit http://www.redbubble.com/people/CosmoQuestX/shop for cool Astronomy Cast and CosmoQuest t-shirts, coffee mugs and other awesomeness! http://cosmoquest.org/Donate This show is made possible through your donations.  Thank you! (Haven't donated? It's not too late! Just click!) ------------------------------------ The 365 Days of Astronomy Podcast is produced by the Planetary Science Institute. http://www.psi.edu Visit us on the web at 365DaysOfAstronomy.org or email us at info@365DaysOfAstronomy.org.

PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY: CLEANING UP LOW EARTH ORBIT SPACE JUNK Guest: Bob ZimmermanZimmerman examines growing efforts to address dangerous debris cluttering low Earth orbit. Discussion covers the collision risks threatening satellites and spacecraft, emerging technologies for removing defunct objects, international cooperation challenges, commercial ventures pursuing cleanup solutions, and the urgency of action before cascading collisions render orbital space unusable.1952

So it looks like Low Earth Orbit is not just crowded but a disaster waiting to happen trapping humanity on this planet for a very long time... Produced by, Paul, Jen, John, Damien & Dustin

Artemis II is entering its final preparations! This weekend, NASA rolls out the Space Launch System and Orion spacecraft to the launch pad for the first crewed mission to lunar orbit in over 50 years. We cover the crew, timeline, challenges, and what to expect in the coming weeks.Plus: The European Space Agency suffers a major cyberattack with over 700 GB of sensitive data stolen. We discuss what was compromised, how it happened, and the broader cybersecurity implications for the space industry.Also in this episode: China's successful dual satellite launches kick off an ambitious 2026, scientists discover Jupiter has 1.5 times more oxygen than our Sun, a mysterious iron bar is found hidden in the Ring Nebula, and we explore the fascinating legacy of the Apollo 14 Moon Trees.New episodes every weekday!---## EPISODE TIMESTAMPS**[00:00]** Intro  **[01:15]** Story 1: Artemis II Final Preparations  **[04:45]** Story 2: European Space Agency Cyberattack  **[08:30]** Story 3: China's Satellite Launches  **[11:45]** Story 4: Jupiter's Oxygen Surprise  **[14:30]** Story 5: Ring Nebula Iron Mystery  **[17:00]** Story 6: Apollo 14 Moon Trees Legacy  **[19:30]** Outro---## STORIES COVERED### 1. NASA Enters Final Preparations for Artemis II MissionNASA is entering the final stages of preparation for Artemis II, the first crewed mission beyond Low Earth Orbit in over fifty years. The Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft will roll out to Launch Pad 39B this Saturday, January 17th.**Key Points:**- **Launch Window:** February 6 - April 2026 (subject to readiness)- **Crew:** Reid Wiseman (Commander, USA), Victor Glover (Pilot, USA), Christina Koch (Mission Specialist, USA), Jeremy Hansen (Mission Specialist, Canada)- **Mission Duration:** 10 days circumlunar flight- **Rollout:** 6.5 km journey takes ~12 hours on crawler-transporter-2- **Recent Updates:** Valve replacement on Orion hatch pressurization system (Jan 5), leak repair on ground support hardware- **Upcoming:** Wet dress rehearsal end of January with 2.65 million liters of cryogenic fuel- **Next Steps:** Flight readiness review, final crew walkdown at pad- **Historical Context:** First crewed deep space mission since Apollo 17 (1972)- **Looking Ahead:** Artemis III lunar landing scheduled for 2028**Why It Matters:**This mission is a crucial stepping stone for returning humans to the lunar surface and eventually sending astronauts to Mars. It will validate all systems needed for deep space exploration and demonstrate international cooperation through the Canadian Space Agency's participation.**Read More:**- [Universe Today: NASA Enters Final Preparations for Artemis II Mission](https://www.universetoday.com/articles/nasa-enters-final-preparations-for-artemis-ii-mission)- [NASA Artemis II Mission Page](https://www.nasa.gov/mission/artemis-ii/)---### 2. Cyberthieves Hit European Space Agency in Major Data BreachThe European Space Agency suffered significant cyberattacks over the Christmas period, resulting in over 700 gigabytes of potentially sensitive data being leaked to dark web forums.**Key Points:**- **Initial Attack:** Boxing Day 2025 - Hacker "888" dumps 200+ GB of data- **Second Attack:** One week later - "Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters" claims 500+ GB more- **Data Compromised:** Proprietary software, authorization credentials, access tokens, project documentation, operational procedures, spacecraft details, contractor data- **Affected Contractors:** SpaceX, Airbus Group, Thales Alenia Space- **ESA Response:** Criminal investigation launched, cooperating with authorities- **Root Cause:** Possible "infostealer malware" harvesting browser-stored credentials- **Broader Issue:** Email credentials of ESA and NASA employees frequently found on dark web- **Security Gap:** Solar conjunction prevented communications blackout- **Expert Warning:** Data could be combined with future breaches to enable attacks on space systems**Industry Context:**Cybersecurity researcher Clémence Poirier warns that cyberattacks against space agencies are common and will continue. NASA faces similar threats with vulnerabilities disclosed almost daily via BugCrowd platform.**Why It Matters:**As space infrastructure becomes increasingly critical for communications, navigation, and national security, cybersecurity vulnerabilities represent a major threat to space operations and international cooperation.**Read More:**- [Space.com: Cyberthieves hit European Space Agency](https://www.space.com/space-exploration/esa-email-credentials-on-dark-web)---### 3. China's Long March Rockets Launch Key Satellites to Start 2026China successfully launched two Long March rockets on January 13, 2026, deploying the Yaogan-50 01 remote sensing satellite and multiple Guowang constellation satellites, marking an ambitious start to their space program's busiest year yet.**Key Points:**- **Launch Date:** January 13, 2026- **Launch Site:** Wenchang Space Launch Center- **Mission 1:** Yaogan-50 01 remote sensing satellite (Long March 6A rocket)- **Mission 2:** Guowang satellite constellation expansion (low Earth orbit)- **Yaogan-50 01 Features:** Unusual orbit design for enhanced Earth observation, unique viewing angles, applications in agriculture, disaster monitoring, resource management, scientific research- **Guowang Constellation Purpose:** Telecommunications enhancement, high-speed data transmission, improved global connectivity, support for future Moon/Mars missions- **Strategic Importance:** Part of China's expanding Earth observation capabilities- **2026 Outlook:** Expected to be record-breaking year for Chinese space launches**Why It Matters:**China continues to expand its space infrastructure at a rapid pace, positioning itself as a major player in Earth observation, telecommunications, and future deep space exploration. The Guowang constellation will provide crucial communication support for ambitious lunar and Mars missions.**Read More:**- [Daily Galaxy: China's Long March Rockets Propel Satellites Into New Orbits](https://dailygalaxy.com/2026/01/china-yaogan-50-01-guowang-satellites/)---### 4. Scientists Discover Surprising Amount of Oxygen in Jupiter's AtmosphereA groundbreaking study reveals Jupiter contains approximately 1.5 times more oxygen than our Sun, fundamentally changing our understanding of the gas giant's composition and formation.**Key Points:**- **Discovery:** Jupiter has ~1.5x more oxygen than the Sun- **Research Team:** University of Chicago and Jet Propulsion Laboratory- **Publication:** The Planetary Science Journal- **Previous Estimates:** Some recent studies suggested much less oxygen than the Sun- **Methodology:** Most comprehensive atmospheric model of Jupiter to date, integrating chemistry and hydrodynamics- **Additional Finding:** Molecular diffusion is 35-40 times slower than previously assumed- **Diffusion Impact:** Single molecule takes weeks (not hours) to move through one atmospheric layer- **Data Source:** Juno spacecraft measurements of upper atmosphere- **Significance:** Provides clues about Jupiter's formation and solar system evolution- **Broader Implications:** Understanding oxygen distribution helps explain habitable planet formation**Scientific Impact:**Lead researcher Jeehyun Yang calls this a "long-standing debate in planetary studies." The precise oxygen quantity offers crucial insights into how gas giants form and how planetary systems evolve.**Why It Matters:**Oxygen is a key element in water formation. Understanding its abundance and behavior on Jupiter helps scientists better understand the conditions necessary for potentially habitable worlds both in our solar system and around other stars.**Read More:**- [Daily Galaxy: Scientists Discover Surprising Amount of Oxygen in Jupiter's Atmosphere](https://dailygalaxy.com/2026/01/surprising-oxygen-jupiter-atmosphere/)---### 5. Mysterious Iron Bar Discovered Hidden in Famous Ring NebulaEuropean astronomers have discovered a massive bar-shaped cloud of iron inside the iconic Ring Nebula—a structure that went completely unnoticed for decades despite this being one of the most studied objects in astronomy.**Key Points:**- **Discovery Team:** UCL (University College London) and Cardiff University-led international team- **Publication:** Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society- **Instrument:** WEAVE (WHT Enhanced Area Velocity Explorer) on William Herschel Telescope- **Structure Size:** ~500 times the distance of Pluto's orbit around the Sun- **Mass:** Comparable to Mars' mass in iron atoms- **Location:** Bar-shaped strip fitting within Ring Nebula's elliptical inner region- **Detection Method:** Spectroscopy across entire nebula at all optical wavelengths simultaneously- **Previous Observations:** Missed by decades of studies, including JWST images- **Ring Nebula Background:** Planetary nebula in constellation Lyra, discovered 1779, formed ~4,000 years ago**Possible Explanations:**1. Reveals new information about nebula ejection process (uneven/directional outflow)2. Plasma arc from vaporization of destroyed rocky planet caught in star's expansion**Next Steps:**- Higher spectral resolution observations planned- Searching for other chemical elements alongside iron- Survey of additional planetary nebulae to find similar structures**Researcher Quotes:**- Dr. Roger WessBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/astronomy-daily-space-news-updates--5648921/support.Sponsor Details:Ensure your online privacy by using NordVPN. To get our special listener deal and save a lot of money, visit www.bitesz.com/nordvpn. You'll be glad you did!Become a supporter of Astronomy Daily by joining our Supporters Club. Commercial free episodes daily are only a click way... Click HereThis episode includes AI-generated content.

This week has been BUSY with activity in Low Earth Orbit on the Space Station! This episode is a recap from our LIVE Hangout broadcast on social media during NASA's International Space Station Update. We hear from the new NASA Administrator (Jared Isaacman), the Associate Administrator (Amit Kshatriya), and the Chief Space Medical Officer (Dr. James D. Polk) as they answer questions from NASA HQ in Washington, D.C. as the ISS operation teams at JSC in Houston were prepping Crew 11 to come home.  Hear my thoughts at the start and close - this conference was really good and a sign of the kind of leadership Jared Isaacman is bringing to NASA. One major takeaway, aside from wishing the now stable Astronaut gets home safetly, is that NASA really has a good head on it's shoulders. There is a lot of work to do - but in this I feel confident there are good winds of change under NASA's wings. Looking forward to the rest of 2026! #SpaceMedicine #NASA #SpaceSafety #HumanSpaceflight #TodayInSpace Timestamps: 00:00 ISS Update and Initial Reactions 02:04 Background and Initial Information 08:04 NASA's Response and Transparency 08:28 Details of the Medical Incident 09:56 Q&A Session with NASA Officials 13:23 Further Questions and Clarifications 19:20 Crew's Training and Medical Capabilities 32:10 Impact on ISS Operations and Future Missions 50:19 Final Thoughts and Next Steps We'd like to thank our sponsors: AG3D Printing (go to ag3d-printing.com to learn more & start 3D printing today!) Support the podcast: • Buy a 3D printed gift from our shop - http://ag3dprinting.etsy.com Today In Space Merch: James Webb Space Telescope Model (3DPrinted) https://ag3dprinting.etsy.com/listing/1839142903 SpaceX Starship-Inspired Rocket Pen (3DPrinted) https://ag3dprinting.etsy.com/listing/1602850640  • Get a free quote on your next 3D printing project at http://ag3d-printing.com • Donate at todayinspace.net

Rick Fisher analyzes the emerging race to build AI data centers in low Earth orbit, noting advantages like natural cooling and zero real estate costs. While Elon Musk's Starlink positions the US well, Fisher warns that China has detailed plans to use space-based data centers to support expansion into the solar system. 1942

PREVIEW: Rick Fisher outlines Elon Musk's plan to launch AI data centers into low Earth orbit using heavy Starlink Version 3 satellites. This strategy aims to secure data off-planet and compete directly with China's own space-based infrastructure, moving the "AI data center race" beyond terrestrial locations like Northern Virginia.

PREVIEW — Bob Zimmerman — Russia Exploits Starlink on the Battlefield. Bob Zimmerman analyzes how the Ukraine war has extended into low-earth orbit through contested control of Starlink satellite communications infrastructure. Zimmerman documents that although SpaceX has publicly supported Ukraine through satellite access denial to Russian military forces, Russia has systematically acquired black-market Starlink terminals, enabling operational control of reconnaissance and attack drones throughout the conflict zone. Zimmerman characterizes this persistent technological challenge as a significant strategic problem that U.S. officials and Ukrainian military command are actively attempting to resolve through terminal tracking, signal disruption, and device authentication protocols, representing an emerging domain of space-age warfare previously unanticipated in terrestrial conflict planning. 1941

Starlink: Funding the Mars Vision through LEO Constellations. Eric Berger discusses Starlink, a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites designed to fund Musk's Mars vision. While the idea wasn't new, deploying thousands of satellites for global internet was previously viewed as impractical due to manufacturing and launch rate limitations. Starlink, now highly successful with about 7,000 operational satellites, minimizes lag compared to geostationary systems like Iridium. This revenue stream is critical to supporting the company's goals, although the work environment demands extreme dedication from employees who often sacrifice personal lives. Guest: Eric Berger.

-Putting AI in space may sound like a sci-fi nightmare, but Google is thinking about the idea with a research endeavor called Project Suncatcher. The idea is to put power-hungry data centers into orbit on solar-powered satellites, so they can be powered by unlimited, clean energy available 24 hours a day. -Since being placed on a Department of Commerce entity list in 2020 over national security fears, China's DJI has faced the threat of a US ban on its hyper-popular drones. -Stability AI has partially succeeded in defending itself against accusations of copyright infringement. As reported by The Guardian, Stability AI prevailed in a high-profile UK High Court case, following Getty first suing the company in 2023 for allegedly using its copyright images to train its Stable Diffusion AI art tool without permission. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

PREVIEW: Zero-G Fabs: Manufacturing Semiconductors in Weightlessness Guest: Bob Zimmerman Bob Zimmerman discusses a new company, which he believes is called Besar, that manufactures semiconductors in low Earth orbit using a zero-gravity environment. The core idea revolves around the reality that challenges like gravity, earthquakes, and air quality exist on Earth, making the weightless environment of space an exceptionally good environment for manufacturing chips. The company believes they can produce much better semiconductors in weightlessness than on Earth. They have signed a contract with SpaceX to utilize the Falcon 9 first stage booster, placing their manufacturing facility, called a "fab ship," on it. During flight, the Falcon 9 first stage experiences approximately five minutes in a vacuum superior to anything achievable on Earth, which the company intends to use to produce semiconductors. They plan to start launching these fab ships by year's end, with approximately 12 planned missions, making this a profit center for SpaceX.

Could pre-positioning mission-critical cargo in Low Earth Orbit, to be summoned and sent to a place and time of the U.S. military's choosing, in under an hour, solve logistical bottlenecks in times of need? Inversion Space and its investors are betting on it. Laura Winter speaks with Justin Fiaschetti, Inversion Space's Co-Founder and CEO.

NPT Enforcement and the Golden Dome Defense Concept GUEST NAME: Henry Sokolski Henry Sokolski, executive director of the Non-proliferation Policy Education Center, debates whether the US should abandon the 1970 Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), citing foreign criticism and industry constraints. He argues the US should stay to enforce the NPT by clarifying red lines, justifying the bombing of nuclear facilities. Sokolski also discusses the proposed Golden Dome defense system, intended to protect the Western Hemisphere against missiles and drones. The viability of the system, particularly regarding Low Earth Orbit defenses, remains unclear and requires greater Congressional buy-in.

NPT Enforcement and the Golden Dome Defense Concept GUEST NAME: Henry Sokolski Henry Sokolski, executive director of the Non-proliferation Policy Education Center, debates whether the US should abandon the 1970 Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), citing foreign criticism and industry constraints. He argues the US should stay to enforce the NPT by clarifying red lines, justifying the bombing of nuclear facilities. Sokolski also discusses the proposed Golden Dome defense system, intended to protect the Western Hemisphere against missiles and drones. The viability of the system, particularly regarding Low Earth Orbit defenses, remains unclear and requires greater Congressional buy-in. 1945

CBS EYE ON THE WORLD WITH JOHN BATCHELOR 1909 DR THE SHOW BEGINS IN THE DOUBTS ABOUT THE LA FIRE RESTORATION...... 10-10-25 FIRST HOUR 9-915 Palisades Fire Aftermath and In-N-Out Expansion GUEST NAME: Jeff Bliss Jeff Bliss discusses the aftermath of the Palisades fire, noting that Adam Carolla, who lost his home, believes rebuilding is stalled by political forces seeking subsidized housing or natural restoration. An arrest was made in Florida for Jonathan Flendernik in connection with the fire. Video evidence suggests the LA Fire Department failed to fully extinguish the initial fire, which spread through root systems. In business news, the family-owned In-N-Out chain, known for high profits and employee treatment, is expanding with five new stores. The Boring Company's Prufrock tunneling machine is operating in Las Vegas. 915-930 Mixed Economic Signals and High-Tech Development in Lancaster County GUEST NAME: Jim McTague Jim McTague reports on Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, which is introducing high-tech industry by building two data centers on the former RR Donnelley printing plant site. Construction is underway on the L-shaped, two-story building. Anecdotally, the local economy shows mixed signals: two young people were seen signing up for the National Guard, suggesting tight employment, while an entrepreneur boasted of successful property investments. Consumers are cautious, engaging in "inflation shopping." 930-945 The Perpetual Conflict Over Executive Power and the Rise of Lawfare GUEST NAME: Professor Richard Epstein Professor Richard Epstein analyzes the perpetual clash between executive and congressional power, particularly regarding the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974. He notes the Roberts court generally protects executive power. The dispute over fund impoundment, seen in Department of State et al. versus AIDS Vaccine Advocacy Coalition, reflects deep polarization, hindering compromise. Epstein criticizes the use of lawfare, exemplified by the indictments of Letitia James and James Comey, stating it fails long-term and leads to cycles of violence and discord. 945-1000 The Perpetual Conflict Over Executive Power and the Rise of Lawfare GUEST NAME: Professor Richard Epstein Professor Richard Epstein analyzes the perpetual clash between executive and congressional power, particularly regarding the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974. He notes the Roberts court generally protects executive power. The dispute over fund impoundment, seen in Department of State et al. versus AIDS Vaccine Advocacy Coalition, reflects deep polarization, hindering compromise. Epstein criticizes the use of lawfare, exemplified by the indictments of Letitia James and James Comey, stating it fails long-term and leads to cycles of violence and discord. SECOND HOUR 10-1015 NPT Enforcement and the Golden Dome Defense Concept GUEST NAME: Henry Sokolski Henry Sokolski, executive director of the Non-proliferation Policy Education Center, debates whether the US should abandon the 1970 Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), citing foreign criticism and industry constraints. He argues the US should stay to enforce the NPT by clarifying red lines, justifying the bombing of nuclear facilities. Sokolski also discusses the proposed Golden Dome defense system, intended to protect the Western Hemisphere against missiles and drones. The viability of the system, particularly regarding Low Earth Orbit defenses, remains unclear and requires greater Congressional buy-in. 1015-1030 NPT Enforcement and the Golden Dome Defense Concept GUEST NAME: Henry Sokolski Henry Sokolski, executive director of the Non-proliferation Policy Education Center, debates whether the US should abandon the 1970 Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), citing foreign criticism and industry constraints. He argues the US should stay to enforce the NPT by clarifying red lines, justifying the bombing of nuclear facilities. Sokolski also discusses the proposed Golden Dome defense system, intended to protect the Western Hemisphere against missiles and drones. The viability of the system, particularly regarding Low Earth Orbit defenses, remains unclear and requires greater Congressional buy-in. 1030-1045 The US Fiscal Crisis: Spending Cuts Are the Only Way Out GUEST NAME: Adam Michel Adam Michel, director of tax policy at the Cato Institute, discusses the US fiscal crisis stemming from large deficits and overwhelming debt. He recalls the 1980s Ronald Reagan tax cut where promised spending cuts never materialized. The deficit is the annual gap between taxes and spending, accumulating into the national debt. Michel identifies a "deficit hawk coalition" split between deficit hawks (agnostic on revenues/spending) and budget hawks (concerned with government size), advocating for spending cuts to solve the crisis. Entitlement programs like Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid are the root of fiscal problems. 1045-1100 The US Fiscal Crisis: Spending Cuts Are the Only Way Out GUEST NAME: Adam Michel Adam Michel, director of tax policy at the Cato Institute, discusses the US fiscal crisis stemming from large deficits and overwhelming debt. He recalls the 1980s Ronald Reagan tax cut where promised spending cuts never materialized. The deficit is the annual gap between taxes and spending, accumulating into the national debt. Michel identifies a "deficit hawk coalition" split between deficit hawks (agnostic on revenues/spending) and budget hawks (concerned with government size), advocating for spending cuts to solve the crisis. Entitlement programs like Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid are the root of fiscal problems. THIRD HOUR 1100-1115 Roman History: The Rivalry Between Cicero and Clodius GUEST NAME: Professor Josiah Osgood Professor Josiah Osgood discusses the end of the Roman Republic. The scandal involving Publius Clodius Pulcher disguising himself as a woman at the women-only Bona Dea ceremony led to his trial. Cicero testified against Clodius, leading to a dangerous rivalry. Acquitted, Clodius won election as tribune, passed a law targeting Cicero for executing citizens without trial, and destroyed his Palatine Hill mansion. Later, Cicero was present during Julius Caesar's assassination, though not involved in planning. 1115-1130 Roman History: The Rivalry Between Cicero and Clodius GUEST NAME: Professor Josiah Osgood Professor Josiah Osgood discusses the end of the Roman Republic. The scandal involving Publius Clodius Pulcher disguising himself as a woman at the women-only Bona Dea ceremony led to his trial. Cicero testified against Clodius, leading to a dangerous rivalry. Acquitted, Clodius won election as tribune, passed a law targeting Cicero for executing citizens without trial, and destroyed his Palatine Hill mansion. Later, Cicero was present during Julius Caesar's assassination, though not involved in planning. 1130-1145 Roman History: The Rivalry Between Cicero and Clodius GUEST NAME: Professor Josiah Osgood Professor Josiah Osgood discusses the end of the Roman Republic. The scandal involving Publius Clodius Pulcher disguising himself as a woman at the women-only Bona Dea ceremony led to his trial. Cicero testified against Clodius, leading to a dangerous rivalry. Acquitted, Clodius won election as tribune, passed a law targeting Cicero for executing citizens without trial, and destroyed his Palatine Hill mansion. Later, Cicero was present during Julius Caesar's assassination, though not involved in planning. 1145-1200 Roman History: The Rivalry Between Cicero and Clodius GUEST NAME: Professor Josiah Osgood Professor Josiah Osgood discusses the end of the Roman Republic. The scandal involving Publius Clodius Pulcher disguising himself as a woman at the women-only Bona Dea ceremony led to his trial. Cicero testified against Clodius, leading to a dangerous rivalry. Acquitted, Clodius won election as tribune, passed a law targeting Cicero for executing citizens without trial, and destroyed his Palatine Hill mansion. Later, Cicero was present during Julius Caesar's assassination, though not involved in planning. FOURTH HOUR 12-1215 Trump's Diplomatic Triumph: Expanding the Middle East Peace Consensus GUEST NAME: Conrad Black Conrad Black discusses the ceasefire deal between Gaza, Hamas, and the Israeli Defense Forces. He praises President Trump for his astute diplomacy in attracting sympathy from Arab states and non-Arab Muslim countries apart from Iran, such as Indonesia and Pakistan. Black considers this the greatest diplomatic success in the Middle East since the establishment of the state of Israel. The consensus, achieved by expanding the negotiating scope, is that established states are preferable to terrorist operations. 1215-1230 Italy's Rising Diplomatic Status Amid Economic Headwinds GUEST NAME: Lorenzo Fiori Lorenzo Fiori details Italy's enhanced diplomatic role, noting that Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has been invited to the Israel-Gaza peace agreement signing. Italian carabinieri are already training local police near the Rafah border. Meloni has friction with French President Macron over migration policy and Africa. Italy's production index has fallen below mid-2021 levels due to weak internal demand and the highest energy costs in Europe. Mr. Trump restored Columbus Day, and AC Milan owner Cardinale received honorary Italian citizenship. 1230-1245 Space Updates: NASA Administrator, Reusable Rockets, and Satellite Cell Service GUEST NAME: Bob Zimmerman Bob Zimmerman discusses the potential renomination of billionaire Jared Isaacman as NASA administrator, noting Isaacman's previous private manned space missions. He highlights Stoke Space raising nearly $1 billion to develop its fully reusable Nova rocket, potentially cheaper than SpaceX's offerings. AST SpaceMobile signed Verizon (adding to AT&T) to use its "Bluebirds" satellites for direct cell phone service, eliminating dead spots. SpaceX recently flew a Falcon booster for its 29th flight. Congressional cuts zeroed out 15 potential space missions. 1245-100 AM Space Updates: NASA Administrator, Reusable Rockets, and Satellite Cell Service GUEST NAME: Bob Zimmerman Bob Zimmerman discusses the potential renomination of billionaire Jared Isaacman as NASA administrator, noting Isaacman's previous private manned space missions. He highlights Stoke Space raising nearly $1 billion to develop its fully reusable Nova rocket, potentially cheaper than SpaceX's offerings. AST SpaceMobile signed Verizon (adding to AT&T) to use its "Bluebirds" satellites for direct cell phone service, eliminating dead spots. SpaceX recently flew a Falcon booster for its 29th flight. Congressional cuts zeroed out 15 potential space missions.

Ben Roberts, investor, discusses microgravity in low Earth orbit. The near-zero gravity effect aids organic processes, allowing materials to form better with fewer defects, lacking sedimentation or convection. 1957

As an anthropologist, Victor Buchli has one foot in the Neolithic past and another in the space-faring future. A professor of material culture at University College London, his research has taken him from excavations of the New Stone Age site at Çatalhöyük, Turkey to studies of the modern suburbs of London to examinations of life on -- and in service to -- the International Space Station. It is in that later role, as principal investigator for a European Research Council-funded research project on the "Ethnography of an Extraterrestrial Society," that he visits the Social Science Bites podcast. He details for interviewer David Edmonds some of the things his team has learned from studying the teams -- both in space but more so those on Earth -- supporting the International Space Station. Buchli describes, for example, the "overview effect." The occurs when which people seeing the Earth without the dotted lines and map coordinates that usually color their perceptions. "When you look down," he explains, "you don't see borders, you just see the earth in its totality, in a sense that produces a new kind of universalism." He also reviews his own work on material culture, specifically examining how microgravity affects the creation of things. "It is the case within the social sciences, and particularly within anthropology, that gravity is just assumed. And so here we have an environment where suddenly this one single factor that controls absolutely everything that we do as humans on Earth is basically factored out. So how does that change our understanding of these human activities, these sorts of human institutions?" Buchli has written extensively on material culture, serving as managing editor of the Journal of Material Culture, founding and managing editor of Home Cultures, and editor of 2002's The Material Culture Reader and the five-volume Material Culture: Critical Concepts in the Social Sciences. Other books he's written include 1995's Interpreting Archaeology, 1999's An Archaeology of Socialism, and 2001's Archaeologies of the Contemporary Past.

On this week's show we take a look at the pros and cons of Low Earth Orbiting Satellites and ask if competition from them could lower your Internet bills. One of our listeners does a good analysis of what it would cost cordcutters to watch every NFL and most College football games. We also read your emails and take a look at the week's news. News: Hulu App to Be Phased Out as Disney Is ‘Fully Integrating' Service Into Disney+ Fubo drops 100,000 subscribers in Q2 HBO Max to enforce password-sharing crackdown in Sept.  Fubo readying sports-only plan for 2025 season Amazon Launches 24 Satellites Aboard SpaceX Rocket to Build Its Home Internet Service Other: dbx 510 Subharmonic Synthesizer for Creating Amazing Deep Bass in Your Home Theater LEO (Low Earth Orbit) Satellite Internet On a recent show we talked about High Speed internet eliminating the need for over the air broadcasting. However we understand that not everyone has access to high speed internet. We mentioned Low Earth Obiting (LEO) satellites as an option. With the news that Amazon has begun putting it's network together, we decided to look at the pros and cons of this type of Internet delivery. LEO satellite internet, like Starlink and the upcoming Amazon Project Kuiper, offers several advantages over traditional satellite based internet. Here's a comparison of the benefits: Benefits of LEO-Based Internet Lower Latency: LEO satellites orbit at 200-2,000 km, much closer than geostationary satellites (35,786 km). This reduces round-trip data travel time, resulting in latency of 20-50 ms compared to 600+ ms for geostationary systems. Benefit: Faster response times for gaming, video calls, and real-time applications, closer to terrestrial fiber (10-30 ms). Global Coverage: LEO constellations, with thousands of satellites, provide internet to remote and rural areas where terrestrial infrastructure (fiber, DSL) is unavailable or costly to deploy. Benefit: Connects underserved regions, ships, planes, and isolated locations. Higher Speeds: LEO systems can deliver download speeds of 100-400 Mbps (with potential for more as technology improves) and upload speeds of 10-40 Mbps, rivaling or exceeding many terrestrial broadband connections. Benefit: Supports streaming, large downloads, and multiple users simultaneously. Scalability: LEO constellations can add more satellites to increase capacity and coverage, adapting to demand more flexibly than laying new cables or building cell towers. Benefit: Easier to expand and improve network performance over time. Resilience: Distributed satellite networks are less vulnerable to single points of failure (e.g., damaged cables or local outages) compared to terrestrial infrastructure. Benefit: More reliable in disaster-prone areas or during natural events. Portability: LEO user terminals (e.g., Starlink dishes) are compact and can be set up anywhere with a clear sky view, enabling mobile or temporary use. Benefit: Ideal for travelers, RVs, or temporary sites like construction zones. Limitations of LEO Internet Compared to Traditional Internet: Cost: LEO internet often requires expensive user equipment (e.g., $300-$600 for a Starlink dish) and monthly subscriptions ($50-$150, depending on region/plan). Traditional internet typically has lower upfront costs (e.g., modem/router) and competitive pricing in urban areas. Weather Sensitivity: LEO signals can be affected by heavy rain, snow, or dense cloud cover, though less severely than geostationary systems. Traditional fiber or cable is generally immune to weather-related disruptions. Network Congestion:  In high-density areas, LEO systems may experience reduced speeds if too many users connect to the same satellite or ground station. Traditional broadband, especially fiber, often handles high user density better in urban settings. Line-of-Sight Requirement: LEO terminals need a clear view of the sky, which can be challenging in dense urban areas or locations with tall trees/buildings. Traditional internet (e.g., cable, fiber) doesn't require line-of-sight. Data Caps and Throttling: Some LEO providers impose data caps or throttle speeds during peak usage, whereas many traditional ISPs offer unlimited plans in urban areas. Benefit to traditional: More predictable performance for heavy users. Summary LEO-based internet excels in global reach, low latency, and flexibility, making it a game-changer for remote areas, mobility, and disaster resilience. However, traditional internet (fiber, cable, DSL) often provides lower costs, higher reliability, and better performance in urban areas with established infrastructure. The choice depends on location, use case, and budget, at least for now.

In this podcast series, we speak with friends of SSPI who recently made big executive moves. We'll find out what they're doing now and what they hope to achieve in their new roles in the industry. In this episode, we meet someone navigating the personal side of one of the biggest transformations our industry has ever seen. Sylvie Macraigne is a product and strategy leader with more than 20 years of international experience – from France to London to the U.S. to Luxembourg. Her resume includes Orange, Globecast, Arqiva, and Intelsat. Now she serves as Senior Principal Product Manager at SES, where she's helping lead the company's multi-orbit future – including integrating Low Earth Orbit capabilities into SES's service portfolio. Sylvie joins us just days after SES acquired Intelsat – a historic merger that will shape this industry for decades to come. What does that kind of change feel like on the inside? How do you hold steady in the midst of it? And where does the future lead from here?

From Arctic sovereignty to wildfire response, Canada's challenges are increasingly being solved by the low earth orbital satellites less than 1000km from the earth's surface.  In this episode, co-hosts John Stackhouse and Sonia Sennik dive into the pivotal role that satellite communications have in Canada's future. Prompted by Prime Minister Mark Carney's call for enhanced Canadian defense, the conversation explores how innovation in low earth orbit will shape global competitiveness and security.Mike Greenley, CEO of MDA Space, offers a compelling look at how Canada's satellite and robotics capabilities are fueling both surveillance and strategic infrastructure in space, including the next generation of the Canadarm. Dan Goldberg, CEO of Telesat, discusses their $6B Lightspeed constellation and how low Earth orbit networks will revolutionize broadband access across Canada and beyond. Finally, planetary scientist Dr. Margarita Marinova outlines a bold vision of an emerging space economy - from fire detection to lunar research, and what it means for Canadian innovation.

How close are we to making space not just the final frontier, but the next big investment opportunity? In this episode of The Angel Next Door Podcast, host Marcia sits down with Tim Maul of Balerion Space Ventures to break down the exciting—and very real—landscape of space investing, moving the conversation far beyond science fiction.Tim brings a wealth of experience from institutional investing and now plays a key role in connecting investors to groundbreaking space and defense technologies. His clear and engaging approach makes the complexities of space investing accessible for all, highlighting how this rapidly evolving sector is full of possibilities for savvy investors.From the realities of lunar mining and pharmaceutical manufacturing in zero gravity to the crucial growth of private capital in satellite infrastructure and defense, this episode covers it all. If you want a front-row seat to where innovation, entrepreneurship, and outer space intersect—and why now is the time to pay attention—this is an episode you can't afford to miss. To get the latest from Tim Maul, you can follow him below!https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-maul-62907a7/ https://balerionspace.com/  Sign up for Marcia's newsletter to receive tips and the latest on Angel Investing!Website: www.marciadawood.comLearn more about the documentary Show Her the Money: www.showherthemoneymovie.comAnd don't forget to follow us wherever you are!Apple Podcasts: https://pod.link/1586445642.appleSpotify: https://pod.link/1586445642.spotifyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/angel-next-door-podcast/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theangelnextdoorpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marciadawood

The number of satellites in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) is poised to explode over the coming years as more mega-constellations come online. This has the potential to bring rise to new potential threats in space. The massive scale of deployments is driving the need to leverage artificial intelligence to make better sense of the exponentially growing space domain. Listen to Slingshot Aerospace's VP of Strategy and Policy, Audrey Schaffer as she discusses the role of AI for space domain awareness. Audrey shares insights on the new capabilities AI enables and how it is addressing some of the key challenges in space.

We shot Katy Perry and Gayle King into space today. What do you think about the growing trend of celebrities and wealthy individuals taking spaceflights? Is it inspiring or excessive? Would you go? What would you be willing to pay? Adam Frank, professor of astrophysics at the University of Rochester and author of "The Little Book of Aliens," joins Ian to talk about low-Earth orbit space flights.

In this episode, Christian von der Ropp joins us for a deep dive into the 12-year effort to connect St Helena via submarine cable, the rise of LEO satellite networks, and how infrastructure and policy intersect to bring modern internet to the world's most remote regions.

The year 2025 marks the 10th anniversary of China's Digital Silk Road, which has become an increasingly crucial component of Xi Jinping's flagship foreign policy project: the Belt and Road Initiative. Over the past decade, China has massively expanded its digital infrastructure investment across the globe. Accompanying the investment has been the diffusion of China's digital governance norms and standards in recipient states. Countries in the Indo-Pacific have been at the forefront of this stretching Chinese digital influence landscape. The conflation between digital development cooperation and digital governance norms adoption has far-reaching implications that need to be better understood and addressed. To discuss the issue, Michael Caster joins host Bonnie Glaser. Caster is the Head of Global China Programmeat ARTICLE 19, an NGO that advances freedom of opinion and expression. His organization has published two reports examining China's Digital Silk Road. Timestamps[00:00] Start[01:30] Understanding China's Digital Silk Road [05:57] China's Digital Governance Norms[10:16] China's Digital Footprints Abroad[16:07] Attractiveness of Chinese Digital Solutions[18:56] Role of High-Tech Companies in Digital Governance[21:44] Assessing the Effectiveness of China's Digital Governance[23:14] State-Driven Surveillance and Censorship[27:39] China's BeiDou Navigation System [31:09] How should governments respond to these normative shifts? 

MDA Space has been selected by Globalstar as the prime contractor for a next generation low Earth orbit constellation. Rocket Lab launched its 59th Electron mission, deploying five satellites to Low Earth Orbit for French Internet-of-Things constellation operator Kinéis. ICEYE and SATIM are partnering on a new product combining AI and Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite operations to detect and classify vessels, aircraft, and land vehicles from space, and more. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Be sure to follow T-Minus on LinkedIn and Instagram. T-Minus Guest Our guest today is Mark Russell, CEO General Hypersonics. You can connect with Mark on LinkedIn, and learn more about General Hypersonics on their website. Selected Reading MDA Space Signs $1.1b Contract With Globalstar To Build Next Generation LEO Constellation Rocket Lab Launches Next Batch of Satellites for Kinéis Constellation ICEYE and SATIM enter partnership on joint development for new, AI-powered SAR imagery analysis products SpiderOak to Deliver Secure Control Systems for Space Force Proposal Submission Aegis Aerospace Partners with Texas A&M University to Create Dedicated Flight Facility on the ISS for University Research Industry Veteran John Scott Joins Rivada Select Services ESA - Euclid discovers a stunning Einstein ring T-Minus Crew Survey We want to hear from you! Please complete our 4 question survey. It'll help us get better and deliver you the most mission-critical space intel every day. Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at space@n2k.com to request more info. Want to join us for an interview? Please send your pitch to space-editor@n2k.com and include your name, affiliation, and topic proposal. T-Minus is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#LEU: Inevitable militarization of Low Earth Orbit and the Earth Moon System. Henry Sokolski, NPEC. 1958

GOOD EVENING: The show begins in Los Angeles under attack by fire, wind and inadequate leadership... 1885 Ventura CA CBS EYE ON THE WORLD WITH JOHN BATCHELOR FIRST HOUR 9-915 #PacificWatch: Seven active Los Angeles fires; water pressure unreliable. @JCBliss. 915-930 #PacificWatch: Gavin Newsom and Karen Bass on the defensive in the Bluest of states. @JCBliss. 930-945 #SCOTUS: The court steps aside from the Manhattan court dispute. Richard Epstein, Civitas Institute 945-1000 #POTUS: DOJ seeks to release the January 6 allegations. Richard Epstein, Civitas Institute SECOND HOUR 10-1015 #KeystoneReport: Fetterman & McCormick. Salena Zito, Middle of Somewhere, @DCExaminer, SalenaZito.com 1015-1030 LANCASTER REPORT: Booming economy faces caution. Jim McTague, former Washington Editor, Barrons. @MCTagueJ Author of the "Martin and Twyla Boundary Series." #FriendsofHistoryDebatingSociety 1030-1045 #SPACEX & BLUE ORIGIN: The competition delayed by weather and events. Bob Zimmerman BehindtheBlack.com 1045-1100 #MARS: NASA fails to find a solution to lavish Mars Sample Return. Bob Zimmerman BehindtheBlack.com THIRD HOUR 1100-1115 1/8: Reentry: SpaceX, Elon Musk, and the Reusable Rockets that Launched a Second Space Age - Eric Berger [Book description with properly formatted bullet points follows] 1115-1130 2/8: Reentry - Continued discussion 1130-1145 3/8: Reentry - Continued discussion 1145-1200 4/8: Reentry - Continued discussion FOURTH HOUR 12-1215 #ROMANIA: New elections after Russian sabotage. Antonia Colibasanu. @GPFutures in Bucharest. 1215-1230 #ITALY: Cecilia Sala freed from Tehran detention and torment. Lorenzo Fiori. 1230-1245 #NRC: Seeking HALEU nuclear energy batteries. Henry Sokolski, NPEC 1245-100 AM #LEU: Inevitable militarization of Low Earth Orbit and the Earth Moon System. Henry Sokolski, NPEC.

#ITALY: AI fr Ray-Bans, for Fincanteri warships, for Low earth Orbit. Lorenzo Fiori.1783 Messina

GOOD EVENING: The show begins in the #Keystone State... undated Erie County CBS EYE ON THE WORLD WITH JOHN BATCHELOR FIRST HOUR 9:00-9:15 #KeystoneReport: The closing messages. Salena Zito, Middle of Somewhere, @DCExaminer, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, New York Post, SalenaZito.com 9:15-9:30 #KeystoneReport: JD Vance's Mom Beverly. Salena Zito, Middle of Somewhere, @DCExaminer, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, New York Post, SalenaZito.com 9:30-9:45 1/2: POTUS: Weaknesses and Strengths. Richard Epstein, Hoover Institution 9:45-10:00 2/2: POTUS: Weaknesses and Strengths. Richard Epstein, Hoover Institution SECOND HOUR 10:00-10:15 CALIFORNIA: THE CRITICAL VOTES IN SAN FRANCISCO, OAKLAND, AND LOS ANGELES. Bill Whalen, Hoover Institution 10:15-10:30 #PACIFICWATCH: #VEGASREPORT: Dodgertown celebrates victory. The Sphere celebrates Dodgertown @JCBLISS 10:30-10:45 SPACEX: Nearly complete mobile phone constellation. Bob Zimmerman, BehindtheBlack.com 10:45-11:00 JPL: Voyager 1 anomaly. Bob Zimmerman, BehindtheBlack.com THIRD HOUR 11:00-12:00 Left for Dead: Shipwreck, Treachery, and Survival at the Edge of the World (May 7, 2024) by Eric Jay Dolin [Four 15-minute segments] FOURTH HOUR 12:00-12:30 #LANCASTER REPORT: As Pennsylvania goes... Jim McTague, former Washington Editor, Barron's. @MCTagueJ. Author of the "Martin and Twyla Boundary Series." #FriendsofHistoryDebatingSociety [Two 15-minute segments] 12:30-12:45 #MrMarket: On the Fraser Economic Freedom Index, the US is only #5, and France is #36. Veronique de Rugy, Mercatus Center 12:45-1:00 AM #ITALY: AI for Ray-Bans, for Fincantieri warships, for Low Earth Orbit. Lorenzo Fiori