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SpaceTime Series 29 Episode 66 *Starship undertakes its 12th test flight The world's largest and most powerful rocket, the SpaceX super heavy Starship has undertaken its 12th test flight with mixed results. *Massive rocket explosion at Cape Canaveral Blue Origin's latest New Glenn rocket has exploded in a spectacular ball of flame and fire during a static hot fire test at the Cape Canaveral Space Force base in Florida. *How Earth recycles the continents A new study claims Earth's crust and mantle have been mixing together for billions of years continuously reworking the planet's continents deep beneath the surface. *The Science Report A new study shows that dentists have been drilling teeth to treat cavities for almost 60,000 years. Warnings that even moderate increases in temperatures heightens the likelihood of koala deaths. One in six kids now experiencing some form of online sexual exploitation and abuse. Alex on Tech: Rokid's new smart glasses.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spacetime-with-stuart-gary--2458531/support.

Send us Fan MailThe 2027 Ford Bronco Filson looks like a premium outdoor collaboration on the surface, but the bigger story may be what Ford did not say. Ford kept calling this new Bronco “premium,” not “luxury,” and that word choice could matter if the rumors about a future Lincoln off-roader based on the Bronco platform turn out to be true.In this week's Pickup Truck Talk news recap, Cory breaks down the new Bronco Filson after spending time with Ford and Filson in the Pacific Northwest. He looks at the Raptor-inspired hardware, including the 3.0L EcoBoost V6, Sasquatch package, Fox shocks and 35-inch tires, plus the quieter cabin, power running boards and premium interior touches that may hint at where the Bronco platform is headed next. Also in the news: ToyotaCare changes, Toyota Tundra reliability questions, Cummins engine teardown concerns and more truck and SUV stories worth following.#PickupTruckTalk #FordBronco #BroncoFilson #TruckNews #SUVNewsGet your Screen ProTech screen protector:https://screenprotech.com/timJoin our Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/c/pickuptrucktalkSupport the show

Captain Nick 'Laz' LeTourneau joins Chris and Amy at the Spirit of St Louis Air Show and STEM Expo. He's an F-22 Raptor pilot. His call sign is short for 'Lazarus', and he explains why. 'The plane itself is actually a pleasure to fly,' says LeTourneau, and that 'the engineers did an excellent job.'

Chris and Amy continue their live broadcast at the Spirit of St Louis Air Show & STEM Expo. Conversations this hour include chats with a member of the Snowbirds; a pilot of an F-22 Raptor; and STL Sports Commission President Marc Schreiber. Plus, is it official? Are the Bears leaving Chicago?

Chris & Amy broadcast live from the Spirit of St Louis Air Show & STEM Expo in Chesterfield. Hancock and Kelley join in the 1st hour; Hour 2 features St Louis Magazine's Nick Phillips; Mark Sutherland from the Air Show; CITY SC broadcaster Jen Siess previews Bosnia vs Panama friendly at Energizer Park; & aerobatic pilot Skip Stewart. The final hour includes a Canadian Air Force Snowbird pilot; and a US F-22 Raptor pilot; plus Marc Schreiber from the STL Sports Commission.

3D printing has evolved from being primarily used for prototyping to becoming a key manufacturing technology for high-volume production across a growing number of companies in the medical, aerospace, and aviation industries. For example, large parts of SpaceX's Raptor 3 engine are produced using 3D printing. Tekna Holding manufactures a titanium powder that serves as a feedstock material for industrial 3D printers. Today's guest on the Arctic Podcast is the company's CEO, Claude Jean.

Episode: S05E112 — Tuesday, 26 May 2026 Hosts: Anna & Avery Network: Bitesz.com Podcast Network Website: astronomydaily.io  |  Social: @AstroDailyPod   Story Summaries 1. NASA Unveils Ambitious Moon Base Plan As this episode was recorded, NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman was preparing to announce a landmark plan for a permanent human outpost at the lunar south pole by 2036. The programme carries a price tag of approximately $30 billion across a seven-year foundational phase, relies on nuclear power systems, leverages lunar water ice for fuel and life support, and effectively retires the Gateway orbital station concept. Commercial partners will supply rovers and habitat modules. Phase one targets around two dozen lunar launches, including Artemis IV, by 2028. Full details will be covered in tomorrow's episode. 2. Starship V3 Flight 12 — Engine Drama, Historic Debut SpaceX launched the first Starship V3 rocket on Friday, 22 May 2026, from brand-new Pad 2 at Starbase, Texas. Ship 39 reached space and completed a controlled splashdown in the Indian Ocean despite losing one of its six vacuum Raptor engines during ascent. The flight computer compensated by extending burns on the remaining five. The Super Heavy booster was lost in the Gulf of Mexico after a failed boostback burn. The FAA has opened a review. SpaceX declared most pre-planned test objectives met. 3. JWST Maps First Daily Weather Cycle on a Distant World Published in Science on 21 May 2026. Researchers from Johns Hopkins and Arizona State Universities used Webb's NIRISS instrument to observe WASP-94Ab — a hot Jupiter 690 light-years away — and detected the first daily cloud cycle ever recorded on another planet. Thick magnesium silicate clouds form each morning, then completely clear by evening. The finding also corrected a decade of skewed atmospheric composition data. 4. NASA's Fermi Telescope Solves 20-Year Supernova Mystery An international team led by Fabio Acero used NASA's Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope to confirm the first definitive gamma-ray detection from a superluminous supernova — SN 2017egm. The data confirms a newly formed magnetar as the power source behind these extraordinarily bright explosions. Published in Astronomy & Astrophysics, 2026. 5. Most Rocky Exoplanets May Lack Earth-Like Metallic Cores A new paper submitted to the Astrophysical Journal challenges the long-held assumption that dense metallic cores are standard features of rocky planets. Researchers argue that most rocky exoplanets may have formed without Earth-style metallic cores — meaning no global magnetic field, with significant implications for atmospheric retention and habitability. 6. The Soviet Rover That Went Silent — and Came Back Lunokhod 1 was the world's first remote-controlled rover on another world (1970). After traversing 10.5 km of Mare Imbrium, contact was lost in 1971. For nearly 40 years its exact position was unknown — until NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter identified it in 2010. The APOLLO project then fired laser pulses and received ~2,000 photons back from its French-built retroreflector — four times stronger than expected. It remains an active contributor to lunar science today.   Sources & Further Reading •       NASA Moon Base announcement: nasa.gov/2026-news-releases •       Starship Flight 12 updates: space.com •       WASP-94Ab paper: Science, 21 May 2026 — DOI via Johns Hopkins Hub •       Fermi supernova paper: Astronomy & Astrophysics, 2026 — DOI: 10.1051/0004-6361/202558547 •       Exoplanet cores paper: submitted to Astrophysical Journal, May 2026Become 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.

Detailed Summary:SpaceX Starship Launch DiscussionThe group discussed SpaceX's recent Starship launch, which John described as a partial success with significant technical challenges including an engine outage that caused the booster to deviate from its course. David praised the high-quality camera work and photography during the launch, while Dr. Sherry noted that SpaceX itself considered the mission a success and emphasized their approach of learning from mistakes. The team also explained the satellite ejection mechanism used in the launch, with Charles and Robert providing details about how the satellites were deployed from the rocket.The group discussed SpaceX's Starship Flight 12 (IFT-12), with participants evaluating its significance for future Artemis missions. Bob explained that while the flight was important for testing new engines and systems, it wasn't critical for SpaceX's overall success, particularly given their upcoming IPO and existing Starlink revenue. The discussion highlighted the technical challenges involved in the flight, including new Raptor 3 engines and a rebuilt launch pad, with participants agreeing that the flight achieved its main objectives of reaching orbit and conducting necessary tests.The Wisdom Team discussed the recent Starship test flight, comparing it to SLS development and emphasizing that the technologies are not comparable due to different approaches and goals. David defended SpaceX's methodology of learning from failures, while Ajay highlighted specific technical issues with the first stage during the test. The discussion included observations about engine problems and a puncture in the tile, with participants noting that this is part of the development process for new technology.The group discussed the recent SpaceX Starship test flight, with Dr. Ajay clarifying that one engine blew up before separation, causing other engines to shut down due to fuel sloshing. Phil expressed concerns about the program's timeline, arguing that SpaceX is not on track to meet the goal of reaching the moon within a couple of years, while Robert countered that abandoning the current approach would only cause further delays. The discussion concluded with Dallas defending the mission's success in achieving its suborbital trajectory goals, though Phil maintained that the program has not yet proven its ability to deliver the required 100 tons of payload to orbit.The team discussed SpaceX's satellite deployment program, with Marshall clarifying that dummy satellites weighed about 2 tons each but Phil found conflicting information suggesting 17 tons total for 22 satellites. The discussion then shifted to refueling capabilities, where Doug shared insights from a leading researcher who estimated a 50% chance of success on the first attempt and near 100% on the second attempt for propellant docking and transfer. The conversation concluded with Ajay noting that while Progress has done fuel transfer with storable fuel, cryogenic fuel transfer remains untested in orbit, though SpaceX had previously demonstrated cryogenic propellant transfer during IFT-10.The group discussed SpaceX's development of in-orbit refueling capabilities, with Dallas sharing details about their 2008 demonstration using vapor-cooled skins and a crawl cooler from Criari. The discussion focused on comparing SpaceX's progress with Blue Origin's approach, with Robert noting that while SpaceX has outlined plans for a several-week refueling mission this year involving two Starship launches, Blue Origin's development pace remains slower. The conversation concluded with debate about propellant requirements for lunar missions, with Dallas explaining that the HLS mission would need approximately 40 tons of propellant for the Gateway and lunar lander in the lunar vicinity.Phil suggested that NASA should design the optimal lunar lander and then assign contracts to commercial companies like Boeing or SpaceX for manufacturing, while also working to reduce the cost of SLS rockets through mass production. Robert clarified that NASA's investment in SpaceX's Starship program is minimal compared to SpaceX's private funding, which includes $12 billion raised for Starlink and an expected $75 billion from an IPO. The discussion highlighted concerns about Starship's timeline and feasibility, with participants noting that alternative approaches using existing technology like SLS and a modified lander could potentially be faster than Starship development, though still facing significant challenges.Robert discussed the challenges with NASA's rocket development programs, highlighting that despite being 16 years since launch, they have only launched twice and suggesting that competition from multiple companies would be beneficial. Phil argued that NASA should handle advanced projects internally due to their track record of successful first-time launches, while Dallas clarified that NASA did not design the SLS but served as system integrator. David raised concerns about safety risks in human spaceflight programs, citing a former Artemis team engineer's warnings about discontinuity in systems engineering when switching between commercial companies, which Marshall supported by noting that most bugs occur at interfaces between different components or companies.The group discussed software engineering interfaces and their impact on system safety, particularly comparing Apollo and Artemis programs. Marshall and Ajay explained that while multiple companies building different components can create interface challenges, proper system engineering and testing can mitigate these risks. Robert emphasized that Artemis's current issues stem from lack of overall NASA-designed architecture and distributed ownership, suggesting NASA should consolidate components and hire companies to build major components with fewer interfaces. Doug cautioned against attributing 90% of problems to interfaces alone, noting that known issues in NASA's culture contributed to previous shuttle program losses.The discussion focused on comparing NASA's Apollo-style approach with SpaceX's commercial approach for returning to the moon. Doug and Charles argued that the commercial approach using Starship offers better long-term sustainability and permanence on the moon compared to the Apollo-style urgency-driven approach using SLS and Orion. Philip countered that Starship is not necessarily the permanent solution and that a racal departure from rocket technology might be needed for true permanence. The conversation also highlighted that SpaceX's Starship development represents a smaller portion of their overall investment compared to their other projects like Starlink, with Starship serving as a transportation system to support broader capabilities.The group discussed the evolution of chemical rockets and reusability, with Phil and Doug clarifying that full reusability is not a revolutionary change compared to the space shuttle. David challenged critics like Phil and AJ to support the current Artemis program rather than continuously criticize it, asking what constructive role they could play given the program's commitment to Starship and Artemis missions. Ajay expressed support for the Artemis program overall but raised concerns about Starship's size and propellant fraction requirements, suggesting it should be reduced to about one-third its current size for lunar missions. Phil shared insights from his recent presentation at Ascend, noting that NASA engineers lack access to critical technical details about Starship's development, similar to the broader public's understanding of the program.The group discussed concerns about NASA's involvement and insight into SpaceX's Starship program, with Philip expressing concerns that NASA's team lacks sufficient information to properly assess Starship's performance and safety. The discussion revealed that while NASA has embedded engineering teams with SpaceX and extensive visibility into various aspects of development, they don't have complete control over architectural decisions. The conversation ended with John mentioning SpaceX's improvements to the launch site and Raptor 3 engine, and Sherry praising the video footage of Starlink satellites in space.The group discussed SpaceX's achievements and role in the space industry, with participants praising their rideshare and Starlink initiatives while expressing concerns about relying too heavily on Starship for the Artemis program. Phil suggested reassessing NASA's lunar landing strategy by considering alternative solutions like using Falcon Heavy or smaller landers from companies like Dynetics or Blue Origin. The conversation ended with Robert promoting an upcoming Space Show discussion and David reflecting on Memorial Day, thanking veterans for their service and contributions to space exploration.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. 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This week @adafruit we're checking out Noe's prototype of his new handheld game design using PropMaker Feather. Pero is working on a new compass project. This week's timelapse features a velociraptor flexi dino. Feather RP2040 Propmaker: https://www.adafruit.com/product/5768 Alpanumeric LED Display https://www.adafruit.com/product/2158 Timelapse Tuesday Velociraptor Flexi Dino By PAB3D https://makerworld.com/en/models/2787956-articulated-velociraptor-flexi-dinosaur https://youtu.be/uJdUpADkyms Community Makes https://www.printables.com/make/3426296?comment_id=3426296

LIVE: SpaceX Starship Launch & UFO NewsStarship Flight 12 (IFT-12) is the maiden flight of Starship Version 3 (Block 3), using Booster 19 (B19) and Ship 39 (S39). It marks the first launch from Starbase's new Orbital Launch Pad 2 (Pad B) and debuts major redesigns for full rapid reusability.The flight is a suborbital test (transatmospheric trajectory), with the booster splashing down in the Gulf of Mexico and the ship in the Indian Ocean. Launch targeted for May 21, 2026, around 5:30–7:00 PM CDT (window shifted to ~6:00 PM CT).Key Highlights and Special FeaturesFirst V3 Vehicles: Significant upgrades to Starship, Super Heavy, and Raptor 3 engines (clean-sheet propulsion changes, increased tank volume, new startup methods, larger grid fins on booster). These incorporate lessons from prior flights for higher performance, reliability, and eventual 100+ ton payloads to orbit.New Launch Pad (Pad 2): First use of the redesigned pad with upgraded propellant farms (more capacity and faster pumps) and improved tower chopsticks (electromechanical actuators for speed/reliability).Heavy Payload Demo: Deploys 22 Starlink simulators (~44 tonnes total mass, a record for Starship tests). Includes 20 standard simulators + 2 specially modified ones to scan Starship's heat shield during flight and transmit imagery (testing future tile inspection for return-to-launch-site missions). Some tiles were painted white to simulate damage.In-Space and Reentry Tests:Single Raptor engine relight in space.Controlled reentry with banking maneuver (simulating future Starbase return trajectory).Intentional stress test on rear flaps.One heat shield tile was intentionally removed to measure the effects on adjacent tiles.Booster Objectives: Full launch, ascent, hot-staging separation, boostback burn, and landing burn — but no tower catch attempt (conservative water landing as it's the first V3 flight).Raptor 3 Power: 33 engines on the booster delivering massive thrust (over 9,000 metric tons), with improved reliability shown in static fires.This flight focuses on proving the redesigned architecture in real conditions rather than attempting catches or full orbits yet. It's a big iterative step toward operational reusability, orbital refueling, and missions like Artemis or Mars.AttributionSpielberg on The Late Show via UAP James@UAPJames on Xhttps://x.com/UAPJames/status/2057061621818683797?s=20Avi Loeb on Neil DeGrasse Tyson via Red Panda Koala @RedPandaKoala on Xhttps://x.com/RedPandaKoala/status/2056986929795871046?s=20Starship Flight 12 Launch via SpaceX Broadcasthttps://www.spacex.com/launches/starship-flight-12Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tempest-universe--4712510/support.Please follow the #podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheTempestUniversePodcast?sub_confirmation=1

LIVE: SpaceX Starship Launch & UFO News Starship Flight 12 (IFT-12) is the maiden flight of Starship Version 3 (Block 3), using Booster 19 (B19) and Ship 39 (S39). It marks the first launch from Starbase's new Orbital Launch Pad 2 (Pad B) and debuts major redesigns for full rapid reusability. The flight is a suborbital test (transatmospheric trajectory), with the booster splashing down in the Gulf of Mexico and the ship in the Indian Ocean. Launch targeted for May 21, 2026, around 5:30–7:00 PM CDT (window shifted to ~6:00 PM CT).Key Highlights and Special Features First V3 Vehicles: Significant upgrades to Starship, Super Heavy, and Raptor 3 engines (clean-sheet propulsion changes, increased tank volume, new startup methods, larger grid fins on booster). These incorporate lessons from prior flights for higher performance, reliability, and eventual 100+ ton payloads to orbit. New Launch Pad (Pad 2): First use of the redesigned pad with upgraded propellant farms (more capacity and faster pumps) and improved tower chopsticks (electromechanical actuators for speed/reliability). Heavy Payload Demo: Deploys 22 Starlink simulators (~44 tonnes total mass, a record for Starship tests). Includes 20 standard simulators + 2 specially modified ones to scan Starship's heat shield during flight and transmit imagery (testing future tile inspection for return-to-launch-site missions). Some tiles were painted white to simulate damage.In-Space and Reentry Tests: Single Raptor engine relight in space.Controlled reentry with banking maneuver (simulating future Starbase return trajectory).Intentional stress test on rear flaps. One heat shield tile was intentionally removed to measure the effects on adjacent tiles. Booster Objectives: Full launch, ascent, hot-staging separation, boostback burn, and landing burn — but no tower catch attempt (conservative water landing as it's the first V3 flight).Raptor 3 Power: 33 engines on the booster delivering massive thrust (over 9,000 metric tons), with improved reliability shown in static fires. This flight focuses on proving the redesigned architecture in real conditions rather than attempting catches or full orbits yet. It's a big iterative step toward operational reusability, orbital refueling, and missions like Artemis or Mars. Attribution Spielberg on The Late Show via UAP James@UAPJames on X https://x.com/UAPJames/status/2057061621818683797?s=20 Avi Loeb on Neil DeGrasse Tyson via Red Panda Koala @RedPandaKoala on X https://x.com/RedPandaKoala/status/2056986929795871046?s=20 Starship Flight 12 Launch via SpaceX Broadcast https://www.spacex.com/launches/starship-flight-12 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tempest-universe--4712510/support. Please follow the #podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheTempestUniversePodcast?sub_confirmation=1

This week @adafruit we're checking out Noe's prototype of his new handheld game design using PropMaker Feather. Pero is working on a new compass project. This week's timelapse features a velociraptor flexi dino. Feather RP2040 Propmaker: https://www.adafruit.com/product/5768 Alpanumeric LED Display https://www.adafruit.com/product/2158 Timelapse Tuesday Velociraptor Flexi Dino By PAB3D https://makerworld.com/en/models/2787956-articulated-velociraptor-flexi-dinosaur https://youtu.be/uJdUpADkyms Community Makes https://www.printables.com/make/3426296?comment_id=3426296

Commercial geospatial intelligence has moved from nice-to-have imagery to core national security infrastructure. And Vantor is trying to reposition itself for that new era. On this week's episode of Valley of Depth, we sit down with Dan Smoot, CEO of Vantor, to unpack the company's transformation from a legacy satellite imagery provider into a space-based intelligence platform serving defense, intelligence, international, and enterprise customers. The shift is bigger than a rebrand. Vantor is betting that the future of geospatial intelligence is not just sharper pixels from orbit, but the ability to turn space-based data into software, AI-driven insights, autonomous navigation, sovereign intelligence systems, and real-time operational decision-making. We cover: How Vantor is moving beyond imagery into space-based intelligence Why the Maxar rebrand was necessary, even if controversial How commercial GEOINT is becoming a national security layer How Vantor's 3D data supports autonomous systems and GPS-denied operations Why partnerships with companies like Anduril matter for the future battlefield How Ukraine changed the government's view of commercial imagery Where Vantor fits into Golden Dome and missile defense Why sovereign geospatial capabilities are becoming a global priority …and much more.   • Chapters • 00:00 - Trailer & Intro 01:06 – Maxar Intelligence 02:39 – An outside view coming into the space industry 05:12 – The Maxar rebrand 09:00 – Product offerings and customers 12:15 – Vantage and Pulse 16:31 – Does being under a private equity firm change how Vantor operates? 18:53 – Vantor's partnership with Anduril 21:41 – EOCL (Earth Observation Commercial Layer) 25:24 – Cultural impact of commercial intelligence on global conflicts 29:46 – Vantor x Golden Dome architecture 30:48 – How Chinese tech compares to the US 33:25 – Capabilities of Tensorglobe that a customer could deploy today 36:17 – Raptor 38:42 – When will we have a sub-15-minute revisit at sub-20cm resolution? 43:35 – The winning valuation of Vantor for Advent 47:51 – Lanteris's revenue multiples 51:28 – What Dan would change about commercial EO and policy today 53:51 – What does Dan do for fun?   • Show notes • Vantor's website — https://vantor.com Vantor's' socials — https://x.com/vantortech Mo's socials — https://x.com/itsmoislam Payload's socials — https://twitter.com/payloadspace / https://www.linkedin.com/company/payloadspace Ignition's socials — https://twitter.com/ignitionnuclear /  https://www.linkedin.com/company/ignition-nuclear/ Tectonic's socials  — https://twitter.com/tectonicdefense / https://www.linkedin.com/company/tectonicdefense/ Valley of Depth archive — Listen: https://pod.payloadspace.com/   • About us • Valley of Depth is a podcast about the technologies that matter — and the people building them. Brought to you by Arkaea Media, the team behind Payload (space), Ignition (nuclear energy), and Tectonic (defense tech), this show goes beyond headlines and hype. We talk to founders, investors, government officials, and military leaders shaping the future of national security and deep tech. From breakthrough science to strategic policy, we dive into the high-stakes decisions behind the world's hardest technologies. Payload: www.payloadspace.com Tectonic: www.tectonicdefense.com Ignition: www.ignition-news.com

Sponsor Link:To check out our great NordVPN money saving deal - Click HereAstronomy Daily • S05E107 • Wednesday 21 May 2026 Starship V3 is on the pad and counting down for Thursday's debut launch — we bring you the full update including technical objectives, the Artemis stakes, and a sober note about a worker fatality at Starbase. Plus: a NIST proposal to build GPS for the Moon using lasers inside permanently frozen polar craters; space station startup Vast enters the satellite market; JWST finally has an explanation for the universe's impossibly large early black holes; the Roman Space Telescope locks in a September 2026 launch; and interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS gives up two remarkable new secrets — alien water thirty times richer in heavy hydrogen than anything in our solar system, and pre-discovery images that show it was spotted before anyone knew it was there.   Stories This Episode •       STORY 1 — Starship V3 Flight 12: Launch window opens Thursday 21 May at 6:30 PM EDT (8:30 AM AEST Friday 22 May). Splashdown of upper stage in Indian Ocean off Western Australia ~65 min after liftoff. First flight of Starship V3, first use of Starbase Pad 2. Key objectives: Raptor 3 engines, heat shield imaging by modified Starlink sats, 22 dummy Starlink deployments, Raptor relight in space. Worker fatality at Starbase 15 May under OSHA investigation. •       STORY 2 — Lunar GPS via NIST: Proposal to place ultrastable silicon optical cavity lasers in permanently shadowed craters near lunar south pole (~16K, near-perfect vacuum). Could enable lunar GPS network, atomic timekeeping on Moon, precise satellite ranging, gravitational wave detection. •       STORY 3 — Vast Corporation: Space station builder announces new line of high-power satellites, expanding beyond Haven-1 into commercial satellite manufacturing. Announced 19 May 2026. •       STORY 4 — JWST Black Holes: New arXiv paper proposes 'episodic super-Eddington accretion' in gas-rich dark matter-dominated early galaxies explains overmassive black holes found by JWST. Identifies them as 'missing link' between heavy seeds and luminous quasars. •       STORY 5 — Roman Space Telescope: Launch now confirmed as early as September 2026 — 8 months ahead of schedule, under budget. 100x Hubble's field of view, 1,000x survey speed. Targets dark energy, dark matter, exoplanets. Coronagraph for direct exoplanet imaging. •       STORY 6 — 3I/ATLAS: Pre-discovery images found in Rubin Observatory data from 21 June–2 July 2025, over a week before official ATLAS discovery. Water deuterium ratio at least 30x higher than any solar system comet (ALMA/U of Michigan/Nature Astronomy). Comet estimated ~12 billion years old.   Key Links •       SpaceX Starship Flight 12 livestream: spacex.com •       Flight 12 timeline (Space.com): space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/what-time-is-spacex-starship-v3-launch-starship-flight-12-timeline •       Starbase worker death (Space.com): space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/worker-dies-at-spacexs-starbase-in-leadup-to-starship-v3-megarocket-launch •       Lunar laser GPS (NIST): nist.gov/news-events/news/2026/05/shooting-moon-ultrastable-lasers-dark-craters-could-enable-lunar-navigation •       Vast satellite announcement: space.com (19 May 2026) •       Roman Space Telescope launch update: nasa.gov •       3I/ATLAS pre-discovery images: space.com/astronomy/comets •       3I/ATLAS water chemistry (ALMA): almaobservatory.orgBecome 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.

Sponsor Link:To grab our special money saving NordVPN deal - Click HereIn today's episode, Anna and Avery cover a blue whale-sized asteroid making a close pass of Earth today, the imminent debut of SpaceX's most powerful rocket yet, NASA's Psyche spacecraft successfully completing its Mars gravity assist, fresh science arriving at the ISS, a new physics paper challenging the simulation hypothesis at its foundations, and Congress pushing back hard against proposed cuts to NASA's science budget.   Story 1 — Asteroid 2026 JH2 Newly discovered asteroid 2026 JH2 (first spotted 10 May 2026) makes a close Earth flyby today at ~90,000 km — within the orbital radius of many satellites. Estimated size: up to ~35 metres (blue whale-sized). Zero impact risk confirmed. Observable with binoculars at peak magnitude ~11.5. Live stream available via the Virtual Telescope Project. Orbital period: 3.7 years between Earth and Jupiter.   Story 2 — Starship V3 / Flight 12 SpaceX targets May 19, 2026 for the debut of Starship Version 3 (Flight 12) from Pad 2 at Starbase, Texas. Launch window opens 6:30 PM EDT. Key upgrades: Raptor 3 engines (250 tf SL thrust, up from 230 tf), three larger grid fins, new integrated hot-stage design, updated propellant systems. No tower catch on this flight; booster splashes in Gulf of Mexico. Upper stage (Ship 39) targets Indian Ocean after 65 minutes. Payload: 22 Starlink simulator satellites. Critical step toward Artemis lunar landings.   Story 3 — NASA Psyche Mars Flyby On 15 May 2026 at 3:28 PM EDT, Psyche completed its Mars gravity assist at 4,500 km altitude travelling at 12,333 mph. Passed inside the orbits of both Martian moons. Confirmed by Doppler shift monitoring. Mission: en route to metal-rich asteroid 16 Psyche (arrival July 2029). Thousands of Mars observations gathered for science calibration.   Story 4 — SpaceX CRS-34 SpaceX's 34th Dragon cargo mission docked at ISS at 6:37 AM EDT on 17 May 2026, delivering ~6,500 lb of cargo for Expedition 74. Science payloads include: microgravity simulator validation study, wood-based bone scaffold (osteoporosis research), red blood cell/spleen spaceflight study. Dragon will return to Earth mid-June splashing down off California coast.   Story 5 — Simulation Hypothesis Paper Paper: ‘Non-algorithmic physics and the limits of the simulation hypothesis', published in the Journal of Holography Applications in Physics. Authors: Mir Faizal (UBC Okanagan), Lawrence Krauss, Arshid Shabir, Francesco Marino. Core argument: using Gödel's incompleteness theorems, the team argues any theory of quantum gravity would be non-algorithmic — containing truths no computation can capture. Since any simulation requires algorithms, reality cannot be fully simulated. Note: this is a theoretical paper, not an experimental result. The authors acknowledge no complete quantum gravity theory currently exists.   Story 6 — NASA FY2027 Budget House Appropriations Committee approved $24.438 billion for NASA in FY2027 — matching FY2026 and rejecting the White House's proposed $18.8 billion (a 23% cut). The proposal would have cut the Science Mission Directorate by 46%, terminating 50+ missions. Committee protects science, Habitable Worlds Observatory, and STEM education funding. Bill still needs Senate passage and reconciliation.   Skywatching TONIGHT — Moon-Venus conjunction: look west after sunset for the crescent Moon close to brilliant Venus. Earthshine visible on dark lunar limb. Southern Hemisphere: look west-northwest, best in first hour after sunset. Blue Moon on 31 May (second full Moon of the month).  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/astronomy-daily-space-news-updates--5648921/support.Sponsor Details:Ensure your online privacy by using NordVPN. To get our special listener deal and save a lot of money, visit www.bitesz.com/nordvpn. You'll be glad you did!Become a supporter of Astronomy Daily by joining our Supporters Club. Commercial free episodes daily are only a click way... Click HereThis episode includes AI-generated content.

BOB ZIMMMERMAN: The upcoming Starship launch tests revolutionary Raptor 3 engines and heat shield tiles, as SpaceX explores new launch sites in Louisiana and negotiates with Google to place data centers in orbit. (7/16)1949 ITlALY

SHOW SCHEDULE THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 5-15-26.1900 MT LOWE IN LA COUNTY.FActor Spencer Pratt uses "guerrilla marketing" and viral Lego ads to challenge Mayor Karen Bass over homelessness and slow fire recovery, while Portland faces similar urban decay from expanding tent encampments and addiction. (1/16)High-profile candidates like Xavier Becerra and Tom Steyer navigate a crowded field to replace Gavin Newsom, while outsider Steve Hilton gains traction as voters express frustration with rising costs and failing infrastructure. (2/16)Political rhetoric increasingly targets the Supreme Court's legitimacy, moving away from historic "comity" toward venomous attacks on nominees, as seen in the treatment of Justice Brett Kavanaugh and recent term-limit legislative proposals. (3/16)President Trump's visit to Beijing reveals a global landscape in "shambles," with China facing internal military and economic troubles while the U.S. struggles to project a consistent and strong foreign policy. (4/16)Lancaster County exhibits a "K-shaped" economy where wealthy boomers continue spending despite high gasoline prices, while lower-income families struggle with inflation and a general slowdown in retail foot traffic and department stores. (5/16)Rome celebrates its 2,779th birthday as the Ministry of Culture plans museum expansions to handle over-tourism, while the Italian Navy deploys a new, multi-purpose combat ship to the Indo-Pacific region. (6/16)The upcoming Starship launch tests revolutionary Raptor 3 engines and heat shield tiles, as SpaceX explores new launch sites in Louisiana and negotiates with Google to place data centers in orbit. (7/16)Probes Europa Clipper and Juice provide a 360-degree view of an interstellar comet, while the Curiosity rover accidentally uncovers unique "brain terrain" and fluted rock formations after a drilling mishap on Mars. (8/16)Facing a total oil collapse, Cuba considers a U.S. aid offer for internet access while the state maintains Chinese listening stations and a tenuous military relationship with a distracted and entangled Russia. (9/16)The Rodriguez regime leverages lifted sanctions to stabilize power while slow-walking democratic transitions, frustrating an opposition that remains sidelined as new oil money potentially strengthens the existing repressive and criminal state apparatus. (10/16)Bolivian miners clash with police demanding President Paz's resignation, while Peru faces a high-stakes runoff between Keiko Fujimori and a leftist candidate, and Colombia grapples with worsening security under President Petro. (11/16)Prime Minister Philip Davis secures a landslide victory in the Bahamas, while Argentina sees a significant drop in monthly inflation under Javier Milei, leading major investment houses to lower the country's risk. (12/16)Prime Minister Mark Carney shifts toward increasing defense spending to 5%, acquiring sophisticated submarines to protect Arctic interests, and navigating "overwhelming contiguity" with the U.S. while maintaining a firm stance on Ukraine. (13/16)Successful private sector figures joining the Trump administration struggle with the rigid rules of government, finding it far more difficult to cut spending or fire employees than in the private sector. (14/16)Despite Javier Milei's free-market reforms, his decision not to dollarize leaves the peso unstable, creating investor skepticism about whether his policies will survive past the next election cycle against the Peronists. (15/16)The proposed Golden Dome missile shield could cost $1.2 trillion, sparking debate over whether the U.S. should prioritize space-based interceptors or address the immediate, low-cost threat of locally launched drones. (16/16)Note: corrected "gorilla marketing" → "guerrilla marketing" in 1/16.

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Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open this episode with thoughts on the Golden Knights advancing to the Western Conference Finals behind a standout postseason from Mitch Marner. The boys take a closer look at his playoff redemption story and discuss how his success outside Toronto may reshape perceptions of his time with the Maple Leafs. The guys also react to John Tortorella declining to speak to the media after his team clinched a conference finals berth. Ben and Brent then break down the Canadiens dominating Game 5 victory over the Sabres, before debating if Nathan MacKinnon has surpassed Connor McDavid as the world's best player. The hour wraps with discussion around Sidney Crosby joining Team Canada at the World Championship without being named captain, potentially signaling a changing of the guard for Hockey Canada. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

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In this episode, I chat with creature effects artist, puppeteer and digital pioneer Craig Caton-Largent about a career that arguably traces the entire arc of modern visual effects — from foam latex and animatronics to motion control, performance capture and full CG animation. Craig talks about growing up on a sheep and cattle ranch in Washington State, being captivated by the 1960s Batman TV show and then Planet of the Apes, and teaching himself prosthetics from Dick Smith's Monster Makeup Handbook. After tracking down Dick Smith's address in Who's Who in America, he wrote a letter that led to a year of mentorship over cassette tapes and ultimately introductions to Rick Baker, Stan Winston and Tom Burman. We get into his first job on Charles Band's Metal Storm: The Destruction of Jared-Syn, working on the Olympic alien for the 1984 closing ceremonies, sculpting barnacles on Cocoon, building Spock's seamless silicone ears on Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home, undulating menacingly under shaving cream on Larry Cohen's The Stuff, and puppeteering Slimer's mouth on the original Ghostbusters. A big part of the conversation focuses on Jurassic Park, including the design evolution of the T-Rex, the helicopter convention moment that led to the McFadden motion base, the logistics of moving the full-size animatronic across the San Fernando Valley at night, and Craig's work as the Raptor puppeteer, including the now-legendary "head tilt" at the kitchen window that earned an on-set "It's like Alien, I love it" from Spielberg. We also talk about Craig's twenty-year stint as the caretaker, or "doctor", to the original ET puppet, including the time the LAPD turned up at his garage door thinking he was running a crack lab while he was actually repainting ET. Plus the story of how Stan Winston handing him a couple of SGI machines led, almost overnight, to him becoming one of the eight co-founders of Digital Domain alongside James Cameron and Scott Ross. Later in the conversation we move into Craig's animation career as a final layout artist and character TD at DreamWorks and Disney, with credits on Tangled, Rise of the Guardians, How to Train Your Dragon 2 and Turbo, and stories from working with Guillermo del Toro at DreamWorks. We finish on Craig's current role as Creative Director of the 3D Animation and Visual Effects department at the New York Film Academy in Burbank. Topics coveredGrowing up on a Washington State ranch and falling in love with Planet of the ApesFamous Monsters of Filmland and Dick Smith's Monster Makeup HandbookCold-writing to Dick Smith and a year of cassette-tape mentorshipArriving in Hollywood at the start of the "golden age" of effectsFirst feature work on Metal Storm: The Destruction of Jared-SynThe closing ceremonies of the 1984 LA Olympics and Ron Cobb's alienSculpting barnacles and cocoons for Cocoon (1985)Seamless silicone Spock ears on Star Trek IV: The Voyage HomeThe Stuff with Larry Cohen and "undulating menacingly"Puppeteering Slimer's mouth on GhostbustersDesigning the T-Rex around helicopter flight simulator technologyWorking with McFadden Simulation on the T-Rex motion baseMoving the full-size T-Rex across the San Fernando ValleyBuilding a 70lb Steadicam-rigged Raptor insert head for Jurassic ParkUsing parrots as reference for bird-like Raptor movementThe kitchen porthole head tilt, and Spielberg's "It's like Alien" reactionUsing Kermit the Frog's voice on set as the Raptor performerTwenty years as ET's "doctor", and the LAPD crack-lab incidentET's arm in a rifle case at JFK a week after 9/11Motion capture experiments and blood-spread effects on Interview with the VampireA flying logo on an Amiga, and becoming a co-founder of Digital DomainWorking with Stan Winston, James Cameron and Scott RossMoving into animation: character rigging at Disney on TangledFinal layout and virtual camera work at DreamWorks on Rise of the Guardians, How to Train Your Dragon 2 and TurboLunches with Guillermo del Toro in the DreamWorks canteenPre-vis on the Total Recall remake with Len WisemanTeaching the next generation at the New York Film Academy, BurbankThe unique "intergalactic award" Spielberg gave Craig for puppeteering ETThis podcast is completely independent and made possible by listener support. If you'd like to help me keep making these episodes, you can join my Patreon community here: https://patreon.com/jamiebenning Watch more on YouTube:Check out the Filmumentaries YouTube channel for behind-the-scenes clips and extra content: https://youtube.com/filmumentariesAll my links

In this episode, I sit down with the Van from Hang Free Co. to talk about all things mobile hunting, saddle hunting gear, and the evolution of lightweight hunting setups. We dive deep into their innovative products including the Raptor 2 saddle, climbing systems, rope setups, accessories, and the technology helping hunters stay mobile, efficient, and comfortable in the tree.We also discuss where the future of saddle hunting is headed, upcoming product releases, and how Hang Free is pushing the industry forward with affordable, high-quality gear built for serious whitetail hunters. Whether you're new to saddle hunting or a seasoned mobile hunter looking to fine tune your setup, this episode is packed with insight, gear talk, and real-world hunting experience.DAYTONA 55 TICKETS!!!- https://daytonaarchersinc.com/event/daytona-55/#tribe-tickets__tickets-formHangFree- https://hangfree.co/ Use code UPO10 at checkout for 10% off your next order!Dayton Archers Club- https://daytonaarchersinc.com/ Mention UPO and get 10% off your membershipBecome a Patron- https://www.patreon.com/user?u=45295718UPO Gear & Such- https://uponation.co/UPO Social Media- https://linktr.ee/underpressureoutdoors

What is going on everyone and welcome back to TT! This week, it is my privilege to welcome back Phaulner to the show!Who is Phaulner? Well, he kinda knows everything happening in the Scottsdale car scene. What does he do? A lot! But he actually does a ton of social media content covering everything here in the Valley. And he is a good friend to the pod. We chat about his Car week escapades of chasing Ed Bolian who was flying in a 911 R, surviving hurricanes in a Raptor, the ideal cannonball car, what is the key to having a great car purchase and so much more.It is indeed a treat to have recorded this with Phaulner. Please find him on socials @phaulner and check out his YT channel. Enthusiasts never die!

What does it take to lead a global sales team selling drone navigation technology to the Department of Defense, in environments where GPS cannot be trusted? Kara Kramer, Vice President of Raptor Sales at Vantor, joins Sales Lead Dog to break down her journey from the intelligence community to the front lines of defense technology sales, and the leadership philosophy she built around one core principle: being the shield for her team. This episode covers mission-driven sales, building diverse global teams, why women are underrepresented in sales leadership, and a CRM take that will change how you think about your pipeline tool. What You'll Learn: How 9/11 redirected Kara from vet school to a career built around national security mission What GPS-denied environments mean and why Raptor exists to solve it for military drone operations The shield leadership model: absorb the pressure so your team can close Why she hated CRM as a seller and now calls it the tool that protects her entire team What she actually looks for when building a globally diverse sales team The real reason there are not enough women in sales leadership and what the data says How to run demos that move defense tech deals forward when no PowerPoint will do it How to build a team career path without assuming everyone wants what you wanted About Kara Kramer: Kara Kramer is the Vice President of Raptor Sales at Vantor. She leads the global go-to-market team for Raptor, the company's vision-based software suite enabling precise drone navigation and target coordinate extraction in GPS-denied environments. Vantor is a spatial intelligence company that fuses data from satellites, drones, and ground sensors to create a real-time digital representation of Earth, delivering mission-critical insights for defense, intelligence, and commercial operations. She previously held leadership roles at AeroVironment, Shift5, and Istari, and earlier in her career served in the intelligence community and worked at Booz Allen Hamilton and Thomson Reuters. Connect with Kara Learn more about Vantor Vantor on LinkedIn Drone autonomy without GPS About Sales Lead Dog: Sales Lead Dog is hosted by Christopher Smith, CRM technology and sales process expert, and founder of Empellor CRM. Each episode features sales leaders who have separated themselves from the rest of the pack, sharing how they achieve success with their teams and their CRM strategy.   Unless you are the lead dog, the view never changes. All episodes and show notes: https://empellorcrm.com/salesleaddog/   If this episode brought you value:

Is Summer here yet? Because we break down summer fling requirements, and talk about shaky confidence in dating, Dre fumbling the bag, Dikachi's X account getting hacked, Klay - the non-global star's recent scandal, while also praising some good yutes like Tiwa Savage and Kevin Hart and more interesting conversations on this episode.(2:26) - My papa na ashewo(8:40) - Mental Check In(11:20) - My X got hacked(14:35) - Fam Mail(20:00) - Shake my confidence(33:10) - Rookine Mistake(36:23) - Raptor playoff (40:18) - Some good yutes(43:58) - Relax, TIFN (51:10) - Apple won't release streaming numbers(1:01:24) - Klay Thompson Baba(1:21:22) - How much is an Indecent wedding?(1:30:26) - Summer Fling 2026

Denary Novels, Book Five — Continuing saga of the 10-volume international historical mystery and suspense thriller series titled Denary Novels by Mark Vinet, which are heavily immersed in World history with connections to North America. Get FREE access to this novel’s accompanying visuals, including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams at https://patreon.com/markvinet Watch Book Five’s official Video trailer at https://youtu.be/UGD09zkKxHo THE FROZEN RAPTOR by Mark Vinet (Denary Novel featured in this episode) is available in Large Print at https://amzn.to/3xFpY2a DENARY Novels by Mark Vinet are available in Large Print at https://amzn.to/3j0dAFH ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra materials when joining our growing community on https://patreon.com/markvinet SUPPORT this channel by purchasing any product on Amazon using this FREE entry LINK https://amzn.to/3POlrUD (Amazon gives us credit at NO extra charge to you). Mark Vinet's TIMELINE Video channel: https://youtube.com/c/TIMELINE_MarkVinet Mark's HISTORICAL JESUS podcast at https://parthenonpodcast.com/historical-jesus Website: https://markvinet.com/podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.vinet.9 X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/MarkVinet_HNA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denarynovels Mark's books: https://amzn.to/3k8qrGM See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on TT, I welcome back old friend to the show, car photographer and all around car nerd Jake Woods. We discuss Raptor and TRX prices getting out of hand, we go way too deep on fuel in particular, why F1 should go back to V8's and V10's and so much more!

We continue to celebrate #100YearsofCorman by pushing the boundaries of our "Nearly New World" sub-series to 1993, when Roger Corman decided to beat JURASSIC PARK at its own game and made his own dinosaur movie, CARNOSAUR! Joining us for this episode is author Joseph R. Palinkas, the writer of the new book, History of Carnosaur, which delves into the entire CARNOSAUR franchise of films, which also includes DINOSAUR ISLAND and Jim Wynorski's RAPTOR. First, we discuss how Joseph discovered the CARNOSAUR franchise and his decision to write the book, the difficulties of writing a book about the CARNOSAUR movies, and then we dive into the first movie, writer/director Adam Simon's original CARNOSAUR, starring Diane Ladd, Raphael Sbarge, Jennifer Runyon, and Harrison Page! We talk chicken eggs, shelf-stable pie, and why it's important for a company not to leave the mad doctor they've just hired alone and with no oversight. Plus, Bobcats, hippies, and the scenes that didn't make the theatrical cut!Don't miss this dive into CARNOSAUR with someone who literally wrote the book on the subject! Then, go buy Joseph's book!  For more about the New World Pictures Podcast, including previous episodes, t-shirts, mugs, sweatshirts, other merch and more, we DARE YOU to head here: https://newworldpicturespodcast.com/For all the shows in Someone's Favorite Productions Podcast Network, head here:  https://www.someonesfavoriteproductions.com/ 

Denary Novels, Book Five — Continuing saga of the 10-volume international historical mystery and suspense thriller series titled Denary Novels by Mark Vinet, which are heavily immersed in World history with connections to North America. Get FREE access to this novel’s accompanying visuals, including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams at https://patreon.com/markvinet Watch Book Five’s official Video trailer at https://youtu.be/UGD09zkKxHo THE FROZEN RAPTOR by Mark Vinet (Denary Novel featured in this episode) is available in Large Print at https://amzn.to/3xFpY2a DENARY Novels by Mark Vinet are available in Large Print at https://amzn.to/3j0dAFH ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra materials when joining our growing community on https://patreon.com/markvinet SUPPORT this channel by purchasing any product on Amazon using this FREE entry LINK https://amzn.to/3POlrUD (Amazon gives us credit at NO extra charge to you). Mark Vinet's TIMELINE Video channel: https://youtube.com/c/TIMELINE_MarkVinet Mark's HISTORICAL JESUS podcast at https://parthenonpodcast.com/historical-jesus Website: https://markvinet.com/podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.vinet.9 X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/MarkVinet_HNA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denarynovels Mark's books: https://amzn.to/3k8qrGM See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's episode takes a few fun detours and a few hard turns into the reality of today's car market. We kick things off in unexpected territory with a discussion on Listers: A Glimpse Into Extreme Birdwatching and the strange, entertaining world of accidental ornithology—proof that bird watching can be far more intense (and competitive) than anyone expects. With the GMC Jimmy officially making a return, we ask the obvious question: does this finally give us hope that Ford might bring the Everest stateside? That leads into a bigger “what if” conversation—cars that *should* have been massive hits but were held back by baffling decisions. We argue the Cybertruck may have been more popular as a true SUV instead of a polarizing pickup, and the Honda Prelude is our go-to example of a car that was absolutely nerfed by its manufacturer. We also ask listeners which car they think deserved better. Truck talk continues as Toyota announces the Tundra TRD Hammer Edition, a clear shot across the bow of the Raptor. We think Toyota nailed this one and expect it to be a serious competitor. On the performance side, pricing for the new Grand Sport X has dropped, and at $113K we make the case that it's one of the best bang‑for‑your‑buck cars on the market right now. We then dive into the brutal reality of depreciation—especially in the EV space. The Tesla Model 3 RWD losing roughly 62% of its value raises a bigger question: is this a reflection of the EV market as a whole, or is Tesla dealing with its own unique set of problems, including brand fatigue and Elon‑induced polarization? Along similar lines, Ford officially confirms what many saw coming—the death of the F‑150 Lightning. The twist? We think it's actually fixable, and we break down how Ford could have saved it. We wrap up with some real‑world pain: gas prices. When a full tank in a Raptor is flirting with $200, it begs the question—what's the most you've ever paid to fill up? And finally, our Question of the Week: what shop or garage upgrades are you planning this year? Dan thinks a mini‑split is non‑negotiable before summer hits—do you agree?   The Avants Podcast is brought to you by our friends at STEK USA and Carter Seattle! Not an Avants member? https://www.avants.com/member-plans Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!  Leave us a voicemail or send us a text any time at 425-298-7873! We're doing give aways! Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and we'll pick a random name every 25th review!

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open the week with a recap of the Raptors' Game 1 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. The boys dive into what adjustments needs to be made to address the team's offensive struggles and Brandon Ingram's limited usage. They also touch on Darko Rajaković's decision-making and how Scottie Barnes was deployed, before taking a look at some other NBA playoff storylines, including Kevin Durant missing Game 1. After the break, they shift to Sunday's 10-4 Blue Jays win to salvage one game against the Diamondbacks. They chat about the team's offensive outlook, bullpen concerns surrounding Jeff Hoffman's role, Eric Lauer's dissatisfaction with his usage and John Schneider's response. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Denary Novels, Book Five — Continuing saga of the 10-volume international historical mystery and suspense thriller series titled Denary Novels by Mark Vinet, which are heavily immersed in World history with connections to North America. Get FREE access to this novel’s accompanying visuals, including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams at https://patreon.com/markvinet Watch Book Five’s official Video trailer at https://youtu.be/UGD09zkKxHo THE FROZEN RAPTOR by Mark Vinet (Denary Novel featured in this episode) is available in Large Print at https://amzn.to/3xFpY2a DENARY Novels by Mark Vinet are available in Large Print at https://amzn.to/3j0dAFH ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra materials when joining our growing community on https://patreon.com/markvinet SUPPORT this channel by purchasing any product on Amazon using this FREE entry LINK https://amzn.to/3POlrUD (Amazon gives us credit at NO extra charge to you). Mark Vinet's TIMELINE Video channel: https://youtube.com/c/TIMELINE_MarkVinet Mark's HISTORICAL JESUS podcast at https://parthenonpodcast.com/historical-jesus Website: https://markvinet.com/podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.vinet.9 X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/MarkVinet_HNA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denarynovels Mark's books: https://amzn.to/3k8qrGM See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us Fan MailPaul's journey spans car audio, home theater systems, e-commerce, and high-end audio installations during the housing boom. He transitioned to off-road work after joining a Raptor community in 2010, turning hobby expertise into business ventures.Paul started by rebuilding Raptor shocks when demand exceeded Fox's turnaround time. Developed an exchange system, expanded to a shop in Loomis, and created shock guards, alignment kits, IWE silicone lines, and his signature cabin air filter kit. He recently opened a new company in Reno focused on cabin air filters and ongoing truck development.Paul's authorship includes publishing Overwhelmed: Time to Reset, part of the Neural Reset series on neuroplasticity and mindset retraining. He created Doom Scroller's Handbook based on corporate culture shock and Authored comprehensive Raptor generation guides and Dirt Logs—off-road journals for documenting trail adventures.What's next – listen in and find out!Support the show

In this episode of School Safety Today, host Dr. Amy Grosso speaks with Chris Noell, Chief Product Officer at Raptor Technologies, and Will Durgin, Director of Student Well-Being, about the vision behind StudentSafe and how it helps schools move from reactive responses to proactive student support. Together, they emphasize that safer schools depend on giving staff the tools to identify patterns early, coordinate support effectively, and protect sensitive student information while making informed decisions.KEY POINTS:1. Early identification and intervention are the foundation of effective school safety.2. Collaborative, flexible systems are essential for managing student concerns and coordinating multidisciplinary responses.3. Data-driven decisions depend on strong reporting and privacy controls that protect student information and build trust.Chris Noell is the Chief Product Officer at Raptor Technologies, where he leads product, engineering, security, and infrastructure, bringing decades of experience in information security and compliance. He previously held senior leadership roles at Alert Logic and founded TruComply, scaling SaaS platforms that served thousands of clients and were ultimately acquired. A recognized thought leader, he has spoken at over 40 conferences worldwide and been featured in The Wall Street Journal.Will Durgin is the Director of Student Wellbeing at Raptor Technologies, where he focuses on advancing proactive approaches to student safety and support. With a background in K–12 education and school safety, he previously served in leadership roles with The School District of Palm Beach County, overseeing threat assessment initiatives and safe schools programming, and earlier worked as an assistant principal, teacher, and coach. His hands-on experience across education, administration, and student services positions him as a practitioner-driven voice in student wellbeing and school safety.

SpaceX just hit the brakes. Flight 12, the first launch of the Starship V3, is officially pushed to May. While Elon claims it is a 4 to 6 week tweak, there is more going on with the V3 hardware than just a schedule shift. We are breaking down the specific bottlenecks holding up the most powerful rocket ever built.The Raptor 3 Risk: The new shroudless engines are supposed to be more efficient, but rumors of cooling issues during static fires are heating up.The Stretch Problem: V3 is significantly taller than its predecessors. We look at whether the structural welds can actually handle the increased propellant mass.Heat Shield 3.0: After the near-misses of Flight 11, did SpaceX finally solve the tile-loss issue, or is that what is causing the May delay?The $2 Trillion Pressure: With the SpaceX IPO rumors swirling, a failure on the maiden V3 flight is not an option. Is this a technical delay or a strategic one?The transition from V2 to V3 is the biggest hardware jump in Starship history. If they do not get this right in May, the entire moon manifest slides. Listen to find out what is actually happening at Starbase.

Denary Novels, Book Five — Continuing saga of the 10-volume international historical mystery and suspense thriller series titled Denary Novels by Mark Vinet, which are heavily immersed in World history with connections to North America. Get FREE access to this novel’s accompanying visuals, including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams at https://patreon.com/markvinet Watch Book Five’s official Video trailer at https://youtu.be/UGD09zkKxHo THE FROZEN RAPTOR by Mark Vinet (Denary Novel featured in this episode) is available in Large Print at https://amzn.to/3xFpY2a DENARY Novels by Mark Vinet are available in Large Print at https://amzn.to/3j0dAFH ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra materials when joining our growing community on https://patreon.com/markvinet SUPPORT this channel by purchasing any product on Amazon using this FREE entry LINK https://amzn.to/3POlrUD (Amazon gives us credit at NO extra charge to you). Mark Vinet's TIMELINE Video channel: https://youtube.com/c/TIMELINE_MarkVinet Mark's HISTORICAL JESUS podcast at https://parthenonpodcast.com/historical-jesus Website: https://markvinet.com/podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.vinet.9 X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/MarkVinet_HNA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denarynovels Mark's books: https://amzn.to/3k8qrGM See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the podcast, two brothers are going Washington-to-Washington AND bald-eagle-to-bald-eagle — because we're watching the Uchū Sentai Kyuranger episode "Space.20: Stinger VS Scorpio"! Why is Raptor in the sheets AND Garu in the sheets with basically nothing in the streets? What's the Miami Vice tragedy music used for this week? And — who clearly went to Tail Parrying School? The answers to these questions (and more!) await, on this episode of the Ranger Danger Kyuranger podcast!

One of the biggest pieces of news that we're still processing from last year's IAAPA Expo in Orlando was the announcement that Family Kingdom Amusement Park in Myrtle Beach (of all places) would be the recipients of Rocky Mountain Construction's latest single-rail "Raptor" model. Someone else who is still processing the attention that the announcement received? Family Kingdom's Dean Corl, whose family, owners of Powers Great American Midways on the east coast fair circuit, took over co-ownership and operations of the seaside Myrtle Beach seaside amusement park. Joined by park superfan Michael Dutterer (coasters.haunts.darkrides on TikTok and YouTube), Andrew talks to things about all things Family Kingdom - from history, to how the family makes decisions on attractions, and yes, there's a good bit of conversation about that RMC Raptor as well. If you're looking for a candid look behind the scenes at one of the southeast's amusement park "hidden gems," look no further than this episode of the Coaster101 Podcast. You can connect with the show by hitting us up on social media @Coaster101: Facebook  |  Twitter  |  Instagram. We also have a website, if you're into that sort of thing: www.coaster101.comAlso, be sure to subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss an episode! And please give us a rating and review wherever you listen, it helps new listeners find us!Find the latest and greatest Coaster101 and theme park-inspired merch at coaster101.com/merchThanks to JM Entertainment for providing our theme song. For more on them, check out jmentgrp.com

The weather's warming up and the roads are finally drying out—which means it's prime time to wrap up those long‑overdue mods. What projects are you finishing this season? Nick's juggling upgrades across his bike, the Storyteller Van, and possibly a rack upgrade for the Ranger Raptor. Dan confesses his F‑150 Raptor is a certified mall crawler, so he's leaning into practicality with airbags for towing, while the Bronco still has a long list of unfinished upgrades. Brian drops back in after some travel to hang out, share a few favorite roads, and talk about his time with Raptor Junkies—along with some hard‑earned tips on how not to be a total newb.   The Avants Podcast is brought to you by our friends at STEK USA and Carter Seattle! Not an Avants member? https://www.avants.com/member-plans Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!  Leave us a voicemail or send us a text any time at 425-298-7873! We're doing give aways! Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and we'll pick a random name every 25th review!      

The regulatory and technological evolution of SpaceX's Starship-Super Heavy program as it transitions toward frequent orbital missions. The FAA has recently issued a finding of no significant environmental impact for new flight trajectories, potentially affecting thousands of annual commercial flights across the U.S. mainland and international territories. These expanded operations are supported by the introduction of the Raptor 3 engine, which offers record-breaking thrust and simplified manufacturing to enhance vehicle reusability. Additionally, SpaceX has redesigned the Super Heavy booster's grid fins, moving to a high-strength three-fin configuration to improve atmospheric control and facilitate more efficient mid-air "catches." While federal regulators move toward licensing these modifications, aviation groups have raised significant safety and operational concerns regarding potential falling debris and the management of shared airspace. Together, these documents illustrate the complex balance between rapid commercial space innovation and the safety requirements of the National Airspace System.

In this episode, Dave kicks things off with the story behind his April Model Aviation article, “From Trash to Treasure,” and finally shares the full tale behind the project that inspired it. From there, the guys dive into a wave of new releases hitting the RC world: Dynam's E‑2C Hawkeye with its rotating radar dome E‑flite's latest lineup — Beechcraft D18/RC‑45J 1.5m, V1200 1.2m, 2m Conscendo, and the new HobbyZone Trojan Motion RC's Flightline P‑51 HobbyKing's Tundra TPX 3D profile plane and the Durafly Brewster F2A Buffalo V2 Banana Hobby's massive JetRuler 1/9 F‑22 Raptor 2.1m composite turbine jet The conversation takes a reflective turn as the crew talks about Dumas closing its doors after 75 years — a tough loss for the hobby, especially for fans of their classic rubber-powered airplanes and iconic boat kits. Then it's on to swap‑meet season. The guys recap the Eli Swap Meet and why the small shows still deliver some of the best surprises and deals. With Toledo right around the corner, Ron shares the fleet he's bringing to sell — from the V‑22 Osprey and UMX Beast to the Freewing F‑35, FMS Explorer, and more — and debates whether it's finally time to pull receivers now that prices have dropped again.    

//The Wire//2300Z April 1, 2026// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: STRATEGIC AIRLIFT OF AMERICAN GROUND ATTACK AIRCRAFT TO THE MIDDLE EAST CONTINUES. AUSTRALIA MOVES TO NEXT STEP OF FUEL CRISIS PLAN. IRAN CONTINUES TARGETING OF MERCHANT VESSELS IN PERSIAN GULF.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE-----  -International Events-United Kingdom: Strategic movement of US military assets continues as ground attack aircraft continue their transit to the Middle East. A total of 18x A-10C Thunderbolt II (Warthog) aircraft were observed at RAF Lakenheath on a temporary stop during movement into the CENTCOM area of responsibility. 6x more F-22 Raptor's were also observed arriving around the same time, which supplement the increase in cargo aircraft heading to the Middle East over the past few days.Middle East: Iranian attacks on commercial shipping continue, as another vessel (M/T AQUA 1) was struck by two projectiles off the coast of Qatar last night. This morning, Iranian forces hit the headquarters for Batelco in Bahrain, a major telecommunications company which hosts several Amazon Web Services (AWS) server farms at this location. Fuel tanks at Kuwait International Airport were also hit again this morning, as Iranian forces continue to strike the tanks which were not destroyed in the first wave of attacks at the start of the war.Australia: Last night PM Albanese addressed the nation with regards to the growing energy crisis around the nation. Australia has transitioned into Stage 2 of their newly-announced National Fuel Security Plan, which mostly involves removing or reducing taxes on fuel as prices remain extremely high due to the tightening of availability. The next step (if so required) will involve more targeted action to conserve fuel resources.-HomeFront-Washington D.C. - Tonight at 9:00pm (EST) President Trump is scheduled to address the nation with regards to the war in Iran. This follows the earlier address by PM Albanese of Australia and PM Starmer of the United Kingdom, who all have conducted addresses to their nations today, both of which focused on rising costs resulting from the war.-----END TEARLINE-----Analyst Comments: Within the Middle East, as the potential expansion of American combat operations looms, other indications are stacking up suggesting a more global involvement. Last night the Chechens announced that they are preparing to deploy to Iran in the event of a US invasion. While this almost certainly more of a propaganda effort than a serious endeavor, the potential involvement of mercenaries that have the backing of a superpower is still a factor for operational planning. Similarly, the Russians are claiming to have killed Anatolii Onyshchuk, one of the drone warfare advisors allegedly sent to Dubai to assist with efforts to coordinate more effective anti-drone countermeasures. Whether or not this is true is hard to verify with absolute certainty, however Ukrainian advisors have publicly been deployed to Dubai to liaise on matters of drone warfare.While these details are fairly minor, these developments highlight the fact that this war is not just a proxy war being fought by the United States...other nations are also involved as well. The Russians helping the Iranians to kill Ukrainian advisors in Dubai, while an interesting turn of events, is still an expected development that continues to stress the wide-scale nature of the wars being fought around the world. Regardless of how this war has worked out so far, the operational planning for what comes next will likely need to focus on not just the potential nuts and bolts of the Iranian defenses, but also the involvement of the rest of the world as well. Many adversaries of the United States seek to capitalize on any American mistakes in the region, and as a result everyone from armed factions in the Middle East, to Asian trade partners jaded by their treatment during the tariff

Denary Novels, Book Five — Continuing saga of the 10-volume international historical mystery and suspense thriller series titled Denary Novels by Mark Vinet, which are heavily immersed in World history with connections to North America. Get FREE access to this novel’s accompanying visuals, including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams at https://patreon.com/markvinet Watch Book Five’s official Video trailer at https://youtu.be/UGD09zkKxHo THE FROZEN RAPTOR by Mark Vinet (Denaary Novel featured in this episode) is available in Large Print at https://amzn.to/3xFpY2a DENARY Novels by Mark Vinet are available in Large Print at https://amzn.to/3j0dAFH ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra materials when joining our growing community on https://patreon.com/markvinet SUPPORT this channel by purchasing any product on Amazon using this FREE entry LINK https://amzn.to/3POlrUD (Amazon gives us credit at NO extra charge to you). Mark Vinet's TIMELINE Video channel: https://youtube.com/c/TIMELINE_MarkVinet Mark's HISTORICAL JESUS podcast at https://parthenonpodcast.com/historical-jesus Website: https://markvinet.com/podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.vinet.9 X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/MarkVinet_HNA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denarynovels Mark's books: https://amzn.to/3k8qrGM See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SEASON 4 EPISODE 69: COUNTDOWN WITH KEITH OLBERMANN A-Block (2:30) SPECIAL COMMENT: Trump is not qualified to continue as commander in chief. Not for another five minutes. He has to resign at least that role, immediately. Trump is personally LOSING THE WAR IN IRAN. Trump is personally TURNING IRAN into INSTANT PROCESSED VIETNAM. Never mind the politics, never mind his assault on democracy, never mind his instability, never mind his corruption, never mind the details: Just MILITARILY. Just MAKING DECISIONS THAT WILL KILL AMERICAN TROOPS - Trump is NOT qualified to continue as commander in chief and he needs to resign AT LEAST his command TODAY. A week ago Trump mocked England for trying to join the war after he 'won it.' Now Trump is BEGGING England and half a dozen other countries to send ships to save him from this disaster at the Strait of Hormuz. A week ago Trump insisted Iran would NEVER CLOSE the Strait of Hormuz. Now it turns out the Iranians directly WARNED HIM they would close the Strait of Hormuz - warned him in 2019. Because it’s not just a ten dollar gallon of gas that’s coming, it’s a ten dollar STRAWBERRY. Because a third of the world’s fertilizer goes through the Strait of Hormuz, where shipping is down ooh just 97-point-4 percent. Trump is the Commander-in-Creep. Trump is the Commander-in-Cheap. Trump is the Commander-A-Sleep. He needs to turn military command over to somebody else. Because Iran could never in a million years harm this country as much as Trump is harming it right now. THE GOOD NEWS: Dick Durbin has inadvertently produced the succinct message for all Democrats and everybody else opposing Trump and the Republicans' attempt to disembowel our elections, the bill they call with bitter irony 'The Save Act.' As he explains in less than a minute, it will disenfranchise roughly 10 percent of all American voters - and generally speaking the poorer ones. This is the line we must take, and sell. Just when you thought Democratic Senators weren't worth the proverbial price of the oil required to burn them in hell. Thank you, Senator Durbin. B-Block (30:00) SPORTSBALLCENTER: How could a team retire the uniform number of a former player they had to fire as manager because of his personal moral failings ON THE FIELD OF PLAY? And yet the New York Mets are doing exactly that. (35:00) THE WORST PERSONS IN THE WORLD: Cornelius Rudd warns you of the upcoming 'Raptor.' The CBS tire fire produces hilariously bad stories about David Ellison (and Epstein), Tony Dokoupil (and a new job somewhere else), Joe Rogan, and Jeff Shell (about to get fired from yet another network presidency). And then we have one of the greatest name mistakes of all time when Brian Kilmeade gets Markwayne Mullin's stupid first name completely wrong, Pilgrim. C-Block (46:00) EVERY DOG HAS ITS DAY: I'm making a special request for your help finding a home for two bonded senior Malteses, apparent survivors of a puppy mill, named Mai Tai and Soraya. (49:00) THINGS I PROMISED NOT TO TELL: And at the opposite end of the moral spectrum, there's the upcoming 25th anniversary of the day Rupert Murdoch fired me from Fox for following the exact instructions his office gave me. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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