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Calling All Platforms Tech - Tech news for fans of Apple, Google and Microsoft

Google I/O 2026: 01:56Apple: 29:16- Rumors say automated shortcutsGeneral Tech: 31:02- Roscosmos is selling ad space on their rocketsGaming: 33:06- Forza Horizon 6 is out- Xbox changes their name to… XBOXThe Bright Side of Life: 39:35- Caleb: tank format printers- Wes: night time medicine- Landen: today's weatherhttps://www.patreon.com/callingallplatformsT-Shirts and more!Contact: podcast@callingallplatforms.comSocial:FacebookTwitterYouTubeApple PodcastsSpotifyAndroid

Astronomy Daily - The Podcast
The Weekend Wrap Debuts — Soyuz 5, Artemis II Revisited & Roman Telescope

Astronomy Daily - The Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2026 17:26 Transcription Available


Sponsor Link:When you're ready to upgrade your online security, get NordVPN just like we did. And we can save you a lot of money with our special deals. For details Click HereWelcome to Astronomy Daily S05E94 — our first ever Weekend Edition! Today we debut the Astronomy Daily Weekend Space and Astronomy News Wrap, featuring two fresh stories plus a roundup of the four biggest and most important space stories from across the past week.   Today's Stories •      Story 1: Russia's Soyuz 5 rocket completes its first successful suborbital test flight from Baikonur Cosmodrome. After nearly a decade of development, Russia's homegrown answer to the Zenit finally flew — a milestone for Roscosmos, even as questions remain about its competitiveness in a reusability-driven market. •      Story 2: May's Flower Moon peaked on May 1st — and May 2026 is a double-micromoon month, with both the Flower Moon and the May 31 Blue Moon occurring near lunar apogee. Southern Hemisphere skies are perfect for viewing this weekend.   Weekend Wrap — The Week's Four Biggest Stories •      Wrap 1: Artemis II — The Full Picture. 694,481 miles, 252,756 miles from Earth at farthest, 57-minute eclipse from beyond the Moon, heat shield performance significantly better than Artemis I. The numbers of a mission for the history books. •      Wrap 2: The Eclipse Only Four Humans Have Ever Seen. During the April 6 lunar flyby, the Artemis II crew experienced a 57-minute total solar eclipse from beyond the Moon — the first time in human history. Victor Glover's descriptions were extraordinary. •      Wrap 3: Roman Space Telescope locks in September 2026 launch — 8 months ahead of schedule and under budget. With a field of view 100x larger than Hubble's, Roman is poised to become the most powerful survey telescope in history. •      Wrap 4: Artemis III hardware arrives at Kennedy Space Center. The SLS core stage was offloaded from the Pegasus barge on April 27-28 — just as the Artemis II Orion capsule returned for post-flight analysis. The next mission is already assembling.   Skywatching This Weekend •      The Flower Moon is still at 99% illumination tonight — beautiful in Southern Hemisphere autumn skies. Look for it between Antares (Scorpius) and Spica (Virgo). •      Venus and Jupiter are prominent in the western evening sky, slowly closing toward a June 9 conjunction. •      Asteroid Vesta is at opposition today, May 2 — best viewed with binoculars or a small telescope from a dark site. •      The Eta Aquariid meteor shower peaks the night of May 5-6 — an excellent show from Southern Hemisphere locations.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.

FLASH DIARIO de El Siglo 21 es Hoy
Carga rumbo a la ISS- El camión espacial que nunca regresa

FLASH DIARIO de El Siglo 21 es Hoy

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2026 11:39 Transcription Available


Una nave rusa lleva comida, agua y ciencia a la estación espacial, en un viaje de dos días sin tripulación  Por Félix Riaño @LocutorCo Un cohete Soyuz despegó desde el cosmódromo de Baikonur, en Kazajistán, llevando una nave de carga sin tripulación llamada Progress 95 hacia la Estación Espacial Internacional. Este tipo de misiones ocurre varias veces al año, pero cada una es esencial para mantener con vida y en funcionamiento ese laboratorio que orbita la Tierra. A bordo van alimentos, agua, oxígeno, combustible y equipos científicos. En total, cerca de dos mil quinientos kilogramos de carga. La nave tardará aproximadamente dos días en alcanzar su destino y acoplarse de forma automática. ¿Te has preguntado cómo se mantiene abastecida una estación que gira a más de cuatrocientos kilómetros sobre nuestras cabezas?Cambio de rutina espacial, pero todo sigue dependiendo de estas misiones. La Estación Espacial Internacional, conocida como ISS por sus siglas en inglés, es un laboratorio que gira alrededor de la Tierra a una velocidad cercana a los veintiocho mil kilómetros por hora. Allí viven y trabajan astronautas de varios países. Pero hay un detalle que no siempre se menciona: ellos no pueden salir a comprar comida ni recibir paquetes como en la Tierra. Todo lo que necesitan debe llegar en naves de carga como Progress 95. Esta misión despegó impulsada por un cohete Soyuz-2.1a, una tecnología que tiene décadas de evolución desde la era soviética. Tras el lanzamiento, la nave entró en órbita y comenzó una serie de maniobras para acercarse a la estación. Durante su viaje, dará más de treinta vueltas a la Tierra antes de acoplarse al módulo Zvezda, que es una parte del segmento ruso de la estación. Dentro de la nave hay una mezcla muy precisa de suministros: comida para los astronautas, agua potable, oxígeno para mantener la atmósfera, combustible para ajustar la órbita de la estación y equipos para experimentos científicos. Incluso viaja un traje espacial Orlan-MKS, diseñado para caminatas espaciales. Mantener una estación espacial operativa no es sencillo. Cada misión de abastecimiento debe ser exacta en tiempos, cantidades y funcionamiento técnico. Un retraso o un fallo puede afectar directamente la vida de los astronautas y los experimentos en curso. Además, hay una presión adicional: en noviembre de dos mil veinticinco, un accidente dañó una plataforma de lanzamiento en Baikonur. Eso alteró el calendario de misiones y obligó a reorganizar los envíos para recuperar el ritmo normal. Progress 95 forma parte de ese esfuerzo por estabilizar la logística espacial. Otro reto es que estas naves no regresan. A diferencia de las cápsulas Dragon de SpaceX, que pueden volver a la Tierra, las Progress están diseñadas para ser desechadas. Cuando terminan su misión, se llenan con basura y se destruyen al reingresar en la atmósfera. Eso significa que cada envío es de una sola oportunidad: lo que no llegue, se pierde. También hay un factor humano. Actualmente, siete personas viven en la estación. Cada una depende de estos suministros para su trabajo diario y su salud. La planificación debe anticipar meses de necesidades, desde alimentos hasta equipos médicos. Progress 95 seguirá una trayectoria calculada para encontrarse con la estación en unos dos días. Durante ese tiempo, ajustará su velocidad y posición mediante pequeños impulsos de sus motores. El acoplamiento será automático, usando sistemas de navegación que permiten que ambas estructuras se conecten con precisión milimétrica. Una vez acoplada, los astronautas abrirán la escotilla y comenzarán a descargar el contenido. Este proceso puede tardar varios días, porque cada elemento debe ser registrado y ubicado en su lugar correspondiente. El combustible se transferirá directamente a los sistemas de la estación, mientras que el agua y el oxígeno se integrarán al soporte vital. Después de varios meses, la nave se llenará con desechos. Ese será su último viaje: se separará de la estación y entrará en la atmósfera terrestre, donde se desintegrará sobre el océano Pacífico. Este ciclo se repite una y otra vez, y es una de las razones por las que la ISS sigue funcionando desde hace más de dos décadas. No es un lugar aislado, depende de una cadena constante de misiones que la mantienen viva. La nave Progress es una pieza central del programa espacial ruso, gestionado por Roscosmos. Su diseño proviene de la misma familia de naves Soyuz que han llevado astronautas al espacio durante décadas. La diferencia es que Progress no tiene sistemas para tripulación, lo que permite usar todo su espacio para carga. Hoy en día, hay cuatro tipos principales de naves que abastecen la estación: las Progress de Rusia, las Dragon de Estados Unidos, las Cygnus de Northrop Grumman y las HTV-X de Japón. Cada una tiene capacidades distintas. Por ejemplo, Dragon puede regresar a la Tierra con experimentos, mientras que Progress se usa para transporte y eliminación de residuos. El detalle de la carga también es interesante. En esta misión, se incluyen más de mil trescientos kilogramos de carga seca, que abarca alimentos, ropa, herramientas y equipos científicos. Además, unos setecientos kilogramos de combustible ayudan a mantener la órbita de la estación, que poco a poco pierde altura por la fricción con la atmósfera. La ISS orbita entre unos cuatrocientos quince y cuatrocientos treinta y siete kilómetros de altura. A esa distancia, la gravedad sigue siendo fuerte, pero la velocidad de la estación crea la sensación de ingravidez. Por eso, cada envío debe tener en cuenta condiciones muy diferentes a las de la Tierra. La misión Progress 95 lleva alimentos, agua, oxígeno y equipos a la Estación Espacial Internacional, asegurando su funcionamiento continuo. Estas misiones son parte de una red global que mantiene viva la investigación en órbita. ¿Te gustaría saber más sobre cómo viven los astronautas allá arriba? Sigue el pódcast Flash Diario en Spotify. BibliografíaSpace.comNASARussianSpaceWebCGTNEADailyConviértete en un supporter de este podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/flash-diario-de-el-siglo-21-es-hoy--5835407/support.⚡️

Choses à Savoir SCIENCES
Voyage vers Mars : l'équipage finira-t-il par désobéir à la Terre ?

Choses à Savoir SCIENCES

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2026 2:30


Le projet SIRIUS est une série de simulations internationales (impliquant notamment la NASA et l'agence russe Roscosmos) réalisées dans un complexe terrestre à Moscou. L'objectif est d'étudier les effets psychologiques et physiologiques d'un isolement prolongé sur un équipage mixte, afin de préparer les futures missions habitées vers Mars (horizon 2040).L'autonomie et la "rébellion" de l'équipage L'étude publiée dans Frontiers in Physiology met en évidence un phénomène fascinant appelé le "phénomène de détachement".Indépendance croissante : Au fil de la mission (notamment durant la simulation de 4 mois), l'équipage a tendance à s'isoler psychologiquement du centre de contrôle terrestre (MCC).Réduction de la communication : Les chercheurs ont observé une baisse significative du partage d'informations avec la Terre. L'équipage commence à prendre ses propres décisions et à moins solliciter l'avis des experts au sol, sauf lors d'étapes critiques comme l'atterrissage simulé.Solidarité interne : À mesure que les liens avec la Terre se distendent, la cohésion interne du groupe se renforce. L'équipage finit par former une "entité souveraine", moins encline à obéir aveuglément aux ordres extérieurs.Différences de comportement selon le genre L'article de Sciencepost et l'étude scientifique soulignent des nuances comportementales :Les femmes de l'équipage ont tendance à exprimer davantage de sentiments de joie et de tristesse par la communication verbale.Les hommes ont montré, dans certaines phases, des niveaux de colère plus fréquents.Cependant, sur le long terme, les profils de communication des deux sexes convergent vers une forme de régulation émotionnelle commune au groupe.Risques pour les missions réelles Cette autonomie, bien qu'essentielle pour la survie en cas de perte de signal (le délai de communication entre la Terre et Mars peut atteindre 20 minutes), inquiète les psychologues spatiaux :Le risque de déconnexion : Si l'équipage cesse de rapporter des problèmes ou de suivre les protocoles de sécurité par excès de confiance ou par sentiment d'autosuffisance, la mission pourrait être compromise.Gestion du stress : L'isolement extrême et la monotonie poussent l'équipage à créer sa propre "bulle sociale", ce qui peut masquer des tensions internes ou des défaillances psychologiques aux yeux du centre de contrôle.Le succès d'un voyage vers Mars ne dépendra pas seulement de la technologie, mais de la capacité humaine à gérer l'autonomie radicale. Le projet SIRIUS démontre que les futurs astronautes ne seront pas de simples exécutants, mais des explorateurs qui, par la force des choses, devront s'affranchir de la tutelle terrestre, avec tous les risques de rupture psychologique que cela comporte. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Astronomy Daily - The Podcast
The Sun's Great Galactic Road Trip, China's Moon Museum & a Pi Day Planet

Astronomy Daily - The Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2026 17:48 Transcription Available


Episode: S05E63  |  Date: Saturday, 14 March 2026 Hosted by Anna & Avery  |  Astronomy Daily Podcast Network — Bitesz.com   From galactic migrations to Pi Day planets, Episode 63 covers six stories that span the breadth of the solar system and beyond. Our Sun turns out to have hitched a ride outward from the Milky Way's interior billions of years ago — and brought thousands of stellar companions with it. China has named a leading candidate for its first crewed Moon landing. Russia is dusting off the legacy of the legendary Soviet Venera programme with an ambitious 2036 return to Venus. NASA's nuclear-powered Titan drone is now being physically built. China's Mars sample return mission is constructing actual spacecraft. And in honour of Pi Day, we visit the exoplanet whose year lasts almost exactly 3.14 days.   Story 1: The Sun Was Part of a Galactic Migration of Solar Twins A new study in Astronomy & Astrophysics by researchers at Tokyo Metropolitan University and the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan has built the largest-ever catalogue of solar twins — 6,594 Sun-like stars. Using ESA's Gaia satellite, they found a clustering of stars aged 4–6 billion years, suggesting the Sun migrated outward from the Milky Way's inner regions billions of years ago, possibly when the galactic bar was still forming and its 'corotation barrier' was weak enough to allow mass stellar movement. This migration may have placed Earth in a calmer, more life-friendly region of the Galaxy.   •      Journal: Astronomy & Astrophysics (March 2026) •      Lead researchers: Daisuke Taniguchi (Tokyo Metropolitan University) & Takuji Tsujimoto (NAOJ) •      Data source: ESA Gaia satellite — catalogue of ~2 billion stars •      Key finding: Sun likely formed ~10,000 light-years closer to the Galactic Centre than its current position   Story 2: China Eyes Rimae Bode for Its First Crewed Moon Landing A study published in Nature Astronomy (9 March 2026) proposes Rimae Bode — a volcanic region near Sinus Aestuum on the lunar near side — as a prime candidate for China's first crewed lunar landing, targeted for 2030. The site contains five distinct terrain types including pyroclastic deposits, mare basalts, rille systems and highland material. Researcher Jun Huang (China University of Geosciences, Wuhan) described it as a 'geological museum.' Four specific landing spots within the region have been proposed.   •      Journal: Nature Astronomy (March 2026) •      Lead researcher: Jun Huang, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan •      Site: Rimae Bode, near Sinus Aestuum, lunar near side •      Oldest volcanic activity in region: ~3.2–3.7 billion years ago •      China's crewed lunar landing target: 2030   Story 3: Russia Plans Venera-D Mission to Venus in 2036 Russia's First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov confirmed on 10 March 2026 that Russia plans to launch the Venera-D mission — comprising a lander, atmospheric balloon, and orbiter — to Venus in 2036. The mission would extend the legacy of the Soviet Venera programme (1961–1983), which remains the only national programme to have successfully landed on Venus. Scientific goals include searching for microbial life in Venus's clouds and studying the planet's atmosphere.   •      Mission: Venera-D (lander + balloon + orbiter) •      Planned launch: 2036 •      Agency: Roscosmos •      Heritage: Soviet Venera programme — 16 missions, 1961–1983 •      Science goal: Search for biosignatures in Venusian cloud layers (48–60 km altitude) •      Source: TASS, citing Razvedchik Journal interview with Denis Manturov   Story 4: NASA Begins Building Dragonfly — Nuclear-Powered Drone for Titan NASA and Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) officially began integration and testing of the Dragonfly rotorcraft on 10 March 2026. The car-sized, nuclear-powered octocopter is designed to fly across the surface of Saturn's moon Titan, targeting a 2028 launch on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy and arriving at Titan in 2034. It will explore diverse terrain including organic dunes and the Selk impact crater, studying prebiotic chemistry relevant to the origins of life.   •      Mission: Dragonfly | Agency: NASA / Johns Hopkins APL •      Launch: No earlier than summer 2028 (SpaceX Falcon Heavy) •      Arrival: Titan, 2034 | Mission duration: ~3.3 years •      Power: Radioisotope thermoelectric generator (nuclear) •      Range: >108 miles (175 km) across Titan's surface •      Quote: "This milestone essentially marks the birth of our flight system." — Elizabeth Turtle, PI   Story 5: China's Tianwen-3 Mars Sample Return Enters Construction Phase China's Tianwen-3 mission chief designer Liu Jizhong announced on 12 March 2026 that the mission has achieved key technology breakthroughs and is entering flight model development — building the actual spacecraft. Two Long March 5 rockets will launch in late 2028, carrying a lander/ascent vehicle and an orbiter/return spacecraft respectively. The goal is to return at least 500 grams of Martian samples to Earth by 2031 — what would be humanity's first Mars sample return.   •      Mission: Tianwen-3 | Agency: CNSA •      Launch: Late 2028 (two Long March 5 rockets) •      Sample return: Earth, targeted 2031 •      Sample target: Minimum 500 grams of Martian rock and soil •      Landing site candidates: 19 remaining (narrowing to 3 by end of 2026) •      Primary science goal: Search for biosignatures / signs of past life on Mars •      Note: NASA's Mars Sample Return was effectively cancelled in early 2026   Story 6 (Pi Day Special): K2-315b — The Exoplanet with a 3.14-Day Year In honour of Pi Day (3/14), NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day features K2-315b — an Earth-sized exoplanet orbiting a cool red dwarf star approximately 185 light-years away. Its orbital period of almost exactly 3.14159 days makes it one of the most mathematically charming exoplanet discoveries on record. Discovered using Kepler K2 mission data and announced in 2020, the planet orbits so close to its star that its surface is extremely hot and definitely uninhabitable — but delightfully pi-shaped in its year length.   •      Exoplanet: K2-315b •      Distance: ~185 light-years •      Host star: Cool red dwarf (M-type) •      Orbital period: 3.14159 days •      Discovery: Kepler K2 mission data, announced 2020 •      Surface: Extremely hot — far too close to its star for habitability •      Today's NASA APOD (14 March 2026): astronomydaily.io for linkBecome 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.

Astronomy Daily - The Podcast
Are We Missing Alien Signals? Space Weather, Brain Changes and the Mars Life Question

Astronomy Daily - The Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2026 14:59 Transcription Available


In today's episode, Anna and Avery explore five of the week's most compelling space and astronomy stories: a new SETI Institute study suggesting stellar space weather could be scrambling alien radio signals before they even leave their home systems; groundbreaking research revealing that spaceflight physically shifts and deforms the human brain inside the skull; the impressive engineering story behind Roscosmos restoring Baikonur's launch pad in record time ahead of the Progress MS-33 mission; a surprising new finding from Nature that Earth's elliptical orbit plays a much bigger role in shaping El Niño and global weather patterns than previously thought; and the endlessly fascinating question of whether asteroid impacts could allow microbes to travel between planets — including the possibility that life on Earth may have originated on Mars.   Stories Covered •       Why SETI may be missing alien radio signals — space weather around distant stars could be smearing narrowband signals beyond the reach of current detectors (SETI Institute, March 2026) •       Spaceflight physically shifts and deforms the brain inside the skull — new MRI study of 26 astronauts published in PNAS reveals extent of microgravity's neurological impact (University of Florida, March 2026) •       Baikonur's Site 31/6 launch pad fully restored after November 2025 damage — over 150 workers complete repairs in under two months, clearing path for Progress MS-33 on March 22 (NASASpaceFlight, March 2026) •       Earth's distance from the Sun found to dramatically alter seasons — new Nature study shows orbital eccentricity drives its own annual cycle in the Pacific cold tongue, influencing El Niño over millennia (UC Berkeley, March 2026) •       Did Earth life begin on Mars? New research examines how asteroid impacts could allow microbes to travel between planets via ejected rock (Universe Today, March 2026)   Connect With Us Website: astronomydaily.io Twitter/X, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Tumblr: @AstroDailyPod Part of the Bitesz.com Podcast NetworkBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/astronomy-daily-space-news-updates--5648921/support.Sponsor Details:Ensure your online privacy by using NordVPN. To get our special listener deal and save a lot of money, visit www.bitesz.com/nordvpn. You'll be glad you did!Become a supporter of Astronomy Daily by joining our Supporters Club. Commercial free episodes daily are only a click way... Click HereThis episode includes AI-generated content.

New Books Network
Subodhana Wijeyeratne, "The Islands and the Stars: A History of Japan's Space Programs" (Stanford UP, 2026)

New Books Network

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 48:32


The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) is among the six largest national space agencies in the world, along with China's CNSA, US's NASA, and Russia's Roscosmos. JAXA's budget is more than $1 billion USD—bigger than France or Germany individually, and more than that of Italy, India, Canada, and the UK combined. And yet, Japan's significant contributions have largely been absent in the history of space exploration, and space exploration largely absent in the history of technology in Japan. The Islands and the Stars: A History of Japan's Space Programs (Stanford University Press, 2026) corrects this conspicuous oversight. Through meticulous archival research in Japanese and anglophone archives, Dr. Subodhana Wijeyeratne examines the history of Japan's space exploration efforts over nearly a century. Dr. Wijeyeratne traces the evolution of Japan's space program from its early origins in the 1920s, through the postwar period of rapid technological innovation, to the consolidation of its various institutional elements into JAXA in 2003. He situates Japan's space programs within the broader history of the country's postwar recovery, economic growth, and cultural identity, while also considering their place within global trends in space exploration. Through this narrative, Wijeyeratne not only illuminates Japan's centrality to the global history of science and technology, but also offers insights into the future of global space exploration, emphasizing the importance of diverse voices and perspectives in the quest to understand our place in the cosmos. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

New Books in Science, Technology, and Society
Subodhana Wijeyeratne, "The Islands and the Stars: A History of Japan's Space Programs" (Stanford UP, 2026)

New Books in Science, Technology, and Society

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 48:32


The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) is among the six largest national space agencies in the world, along with China's CNSA, US's NASA, and Russia's Roscosmos. JAXA's budget is more than $1 billion USD—bigger than France or Germany individually, and more than that of Italy, India, Canada, and the UK combined. And yet, Japan's significant contributions have largely been absent in the history of space exploration, and space exploration largely absent in the history of technology in Japan. The Islands and the Stars: A History of Japan's Space Programs (Stanford University Press, 2026) corrects this conspicuous oversight. Through meticulous archival research in Japanese and anglophone archives, Dr. Subodhana Wijeyeratne examines the history of Japan's space exploration efforts over nearly a century. Dr. Wijeyeratne traces the evolution of Japan's space program from its early origins in the 1920s, through the postwar period of rapid technological innovation, to the consolidation of its various institutional elements into JAXA in 2003. He situates Japan's space programs within the broader history of the country's postwar recovery, economic growth, and cultural identity, while also considering their place within global trends in space exploration. Through this narrative, Wijeyeratne not only illuminates Japan's centrality to the global history of science and technology, but also offers insights into the future of global space exploration, emphasizing the importance of diverse voices and perspectives in the quest to understand our place in the cosmos. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/science-technology-and-society

New Books in Physics and Chemistry
Subodhana Wijeyeratne, "The Islands and the Stars: A History of Japan's Space Programs" (Stanford UP, 2026)

New Books in Physics and Chemistry

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 48:32


The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) is among the six largest national space agencies in the world, along with China's CNSA, US's NASA, and Russia's Roscosmos. JAXA's budget is more than $1 billion USD—bigger than France or Germany individually, and more than that of Italy, India, Canada, and the UK combined. And yet, Japan's significant contributions have largely been absent in the history of space exploration, and space exploration largely absent in the history of technology in Japan. The Islands and the Stars: A History of Japan's Space Programs (Stanford University Press, 2026) corrects this conspicuous oversight. Through meticulous archival research in Japanese and anglophone archives, Dr. Subodhana Wijeyeratne examines the history of Japan's space exploration efforts over nearly a century. Dr. Wijeyeratne traces the evolution of Japan's space program from its early origins in the 1920s, through the postwar period of rapid technological innovation, to the consolidation of its various institutional elements into JAXA in 2003. He situates Japan's space programs within the broader history of the country's postwar recovery, economic growth, and cultural identity, while also considering their place within global trends in space exploration. Through this narrative, Wijeyeratne not only illuminates Japan's centrality to the global history of science and technology, but also offers insights into the future of global space exploration, emphasizing the importance of diverse voices and perspectives in the quest to understand our place in the cosmos. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New Books in Japanese Studies
Subodhana Wijeyeratne, "The Islands and the Stars: A History of Japan's Space Programs" (Stanford UP, 2026)

New Books in Japanese Studies

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 48:32


The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) is among the six largest national space agencies in the world, along with China's CNSA, US's NASA, and Russia's Roscosmos. JAXA's budget is more than $1 billion USD—bigger than France or Germany individually, and more than that of Italy, India, Canada, and the UK combined. And yet, Japan's significant contributions have largely been absent in the history of space exploration, and space exploration largely absent in the history of technology in Japan. The Islands and the Stars: A History of Japan's Space Programs (Stanford University Press, 2026) corrects this conspicuous oversight. Through meticulous archival research in Japanese and anglophone archives, Dr. Subodhana Wijeyeratne examines the history of Japan's space exploration efforts over nearly a century. Dr. Wijeyeratne traces the evolution of Japan's space program from its early origins in the 1920s, through the postwar period of rapid technological innovation, to the consolidation of its various institutional elements into JAXA in 2003. He situates Japan's space programs within the broader history of the country's postwar recovery, economic growth, and cultural identity, while also considering their place within global trends in space exploration. Through this narrative, Wijeyeratne not only illuminates Japan's centrality to the global history of science and technology, but also offers insights into the future of global space exploration, emphasizing the importance of diverse voices and perspectives in the quest to understand our place in the cosmos. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/japanese-studies

New Books in Technology
Subodhana Wijeyeratne, "The Islands and the Stars: A History of Japan's Space Programs" (Stanford UP, 2026)

New Books in Technology

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 48:32


The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) is among the six largest national space agencies in the world, along with China's CNSA, US's NASA, and Russia's Roscosmos. JAXA's budget is more than $1 billion USD—bigger than France or Germany individually, and more than that of Italy, India, Canada, and the UK combined. And yet, Japan's significant contributions have largely been absent in the history of space exploration, and space exploration largely absent in the history of technology in Japan. The Islands and the Stars: A History of Japan's Space Programs (Stanford University Press, 2026) corrects this conspicuous oversight. Through meticulous archival research in Japanese and anglophone archives, Dr. Subodhana Wijeyeratne examines the history of Japan's space exploration efforts over nearly a century. Dr. Wijeyeratne traces the evolution of Japan's space program from its early origins in the 1920s, through the postwar period of rapid technological innovation, to the consolidation of its various institutional elements into JAXA in 2003. He situates Japan's space programs within the broader history of the country's postwar recovery, economic growth, and cultural identity, while also considering their place within global trends in space exploration. Through this narrative, Wijeyeratne not only illuminates Japan's centrality to the global history of science and technology, but also offers insights into the future of global space exploration, emphasizing the importance of diverse voices and perspectives in the quest to understand our place in the cosmos. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/technology

NBN Book of the Day
Subodhana Wijeyeratne, "The Islands and the Stars: A History of Japan's Space Programs" (Stanford UP, 2026)

NBN Book of the Day

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2026 48:32


The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) is among the six largest national space agencies in the world, along with China's CNSA, US's NASA, and Russia's Roscosmos. JAXA's budget is more than $1 billion USD—bigger than France or Germany individually, and more than that of Italy, India, Canada, and the UK combined. And yet, Japan's significant contributions have largely been absent in the history of space exploration, and space exploration largely absent in the history of technology in Japan. The Islands and the Stars: A History of Japan's Space Programs (Stanford University Press, 2026) corrects this conspicuous oversight. Through meticulous archival research in Japanese and anglophone archives, Dr. Subodhana Wijeyeratne examines the history of Japan's space exploration efforts over nearly a century. Dr. Wijeyeratne traces the evolution of Japan's space program from its early origins in the 1920s, through the postwar period of rapid technological innovation, to the consolidation of its various institutional elements into JAXA in 2003. He situates Japan's space programs within the broader history of the country's postwar recovery, economic growth, and cultural identity, while also considering their place within global trends in space exploration. Through this narrative, Wijeyeratne not only illuminates Japan's centrality to the global history of science and technology, but also offers insights into the future of global space exploration, emphasizing the importance of diverse voices and perspectives in the quest to understand our place in the cosmos. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/book-of-the-day

FLASH DIARIO de El Siglo 21 es Hoy
Estación Espacial Internacional a plena tripulación

FLASH DIARIO de El Siglo 21 es Hoy

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 10:54 Transcription Available


Cuatro astronautas ya están en la Estación Espacial Internacional tras la primera evacuación médica en 65 años. La misión Crew-12 marca un momento delicado y simbólico para la exploración humana.Por Félix Riaño @LocutorCoTripulación Crew-12 llega a la Estación Espacial tras evacuación médica histórica de la NASALa Estación Espacial Internacional vuelve a estar completa. Este sábado 14 de febrero, cuatro nuevos astronautas llegaron al laboratorio orbital que gira a unos 400 kilómetros sobre la Tierra. Viajaron a bordo de una cápsula Dragon impulsada por un cohete Falcon 9 de SpaceX. Su llegada ocurre después de un hecho poco común: en enero, la NASA tuvo que evacuar a un astronauta por un problema de salud. Fue la primera vez en 65 años de vuelos espaciales humanos que una misión se acortó por razones médicas. Durante un mes, la estación funcionó con solo tres tripulantes. ¿Qué pasó allá arriba y qué va a cambiar ahora con esta nueva misión?Pero hay un detalle que inquieta.La misión se llama Crew-12. Está formada por Jessica Meir y Jack Hathaway, de la NASA; Sophie Adenot, de la Agencia Espacial Europea; y Andrei Fedyaev, de la agencia rusa Roscosmos. Despegaron el viernes 13 de febrero desde Cabo Cañaveral, en Florida, y tardaron unas 34 horas en alcanzar la Estación Espacial Internacional.Cuando la cápsula se acopló, a las 20:15 GMT del sábado, Sophie Adenot saludó con un “Bonjour” desde el espacio. Dos horas después, se abrieron las escotillas. Ya eran siete personas flotando dentro de una estructura del tamaño de un campo de fútbol que orbita la Tierra a unos 28.000 kilómetros por hora.Durante el último mes, la estación operó con solo tres astronautas: un estadounidense y dos rusos. La NASA decidió pausar caminatas espaciales y reducir algunos experimentos mientras esperaba refuerzos. Ahora, con siete tripulantes, la actividad científica se va a normalizar.Todo comenzó el 7 de enero. Uno de los astronautas de la misión anterior presentó un problema de salud que la NASA describió como serio. Por privacidad médica, la agencia no reveló su identidad ni la naturaleza del incidente. La decisión fue traer de regreso a los cuatro integrantes de esa misión más de un mes antes de lo previsto.La cápsula amerizó en el Pacífico, cerca de San Diego. Pasaron su primera noche en un hospital antes de volver a Houston. Mientras tanto, la estación quedó con una tripulación reducida. Aunque no hubo emergencias técnicas, sí se limitaron actividades. En un entorno donde cada tarea está programada al minuto, perder cuatro personas altera toda la logística.Y aquí surge la pregunta: si las misiones van a ser más largas, incluso hacia la Luna o Marte, ¿qué va a pasar cuando haya un problema médico y no exista la opción de regresar en pocas horas?La NASA decidió no modificar los chequeos médicos previos al lanzamiento de Crew-12. Tampoco añadió equipos médicos extra. Confía en los protocolos actuales. Pero al mismo tiempo, reconoce que la medicina espacial necesita evolucionar.La nueva tripulación no solo va a retomar experimentos pendientes. También va a probar tecnologías médicas pensadas para viajes más lejanos. Por ejemplo, un sistema de ultrasonido que usa inteligencia artificial y realidad aumentada para guiar al propio astronauta durante el examen, sin depender tanto de expertos en la Tierra.Van a ensayar un filtro que convierte agua potable en líquido apto para uso intravenoso en emergencias. También estudiarán cómo la microgravedad afecta el flujo sanguíneo y la formación de coágulos en las venas del cuello.Jessica Meir, quien ya pasó 205 días en órbita en 2019 y participó en la primera caminata espacial femenina junto a Christina Koch, ahora regresa como comandante. Y hay un detalle interesante: Christina Koch está asignada a la misión Artemis II, que podría despegar hacia la Luna a partir del 3 de marzo si las pruebas del cohete Space Launch System avanzan sin más fugas de hidrógeno.Mientras la estación recibe nuevos tripulantes, en Florida se siguen reemplazando sellos y haciendo pruebas de combustible para el programa lunar. Todo está conectado: lo que ocurre hoy en órbita baja va a influir en cómo la humanidad regrese a la Luna y, más adelante, intente llegar a Marte.La Estación Espacial Internacional lleva más de 25 años habitada de forma continua. Es uno de los proyectos de ingeniería más costosos jamás construidos, con una inversión estimada entre 150.000 y 160.000 millones de dólares a lo largo de su vida útil.Está previsto que en 2030 la estación sea desorbitada de forma controlada y caiga en una zona remota del océano Pacífico. Crew-12 será una de las últimas tripulaciones que vivan allí durante varios meses.Sophie Adenot se convierte en la segunda mujer francesa en viajar al espacio, después de Claudie Haigneré en la década de 1990. Para la Agencia Espacial Europea, esta misión llamada εpsilon será la más larga realizada por uno de sus astronautas hasta ahora, con hasta nueve meses en órbita.La cooperación internacional sigue siendo uno de los pilares de la estación. A pesar de tensiones políticas en la Tierra, Estados Unidos, Europa y Rusia continúan trabajando juntos en órbita. Desde las ventanas de la estación no se ven fronteras. Esa frase la repiten muchos astronautas, y vuelve a cobrar sentido en un momento en el que el proyecto se acerca a su final.La Estación Espacial Internacional vuelve a tener siete tripulantes después de una evacuación médica histórica. Crew-12 va a retomar la ciencia y probar nuevas herramientas médicas para misiones más lejanas. La exploración espacial entra en una etapa de transición. ¿Estamos preparados para cuidar la salud humana lejos de casa? Te leo en comentarios y sigue el pódcast en Flash Diario.

Les journaux de France Culture
"Osons rêver grand ensemble" lance depuis l'espace l'astronaute française Sophie Adenot, partie pour l'ISS

Les journaux de France Culture

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2026 19:36


durée : 00:19:36 - Journal de 12h30 - Elle a pris son envol pour un long voyage. Sophie Adenot a décollé ce matin direction la Station spatiale internationale. Dans une fusée de SpaceX, accompagnée de deux Américains de la NASA, Jessica Meir et Jack Hathaway, et d'un Russe de Roscosmos, Andreï Fediaïev.

Le journal de 12h30
"Osons rêver grand ensemble" lance depuis l'espace l'astronaute française Sophie Adenot, partie pour l'ISS

Le journal de 12h30

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2026 19:36


durée : 00:19:36 - Journal de 12h30 - Elle a pris son envol pour un long voyage. Sophie Adenot a décollé ce matin direction la Station spatiale internationale. Dans une fusée de SpaceX, accompagnée de deux Américains de la NASA, Jessica Meir et Jack Hathaway, et d'un Russe de Roscosmos, Andreï Fediaïev.

The John Batchelor Show
S8 Ep418: SHOW SCHEDULE 2-4-2026 (BOMBAY 1922)

The John Batchelor Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2026 5:23


Guest: Grant Newsham. Newsham discusses the PLA purge of leadership, analyzing the implications of Xi Jinping'sremoval of top military officials and what it signals about internal instability within China's armed forces. Guest: Grant Newsham. Newsham critiques the weaknesses of national security studies that expect Chinese attack only at Taiwan, arguing this narrow focus leaves the U.S. vulnerable to broader PRC strategic threats. Guest: John Cochrane. Cochrane analyzes the inadequacy of tariffs as an economic tool, explaining why they fail to achieve their intended goals and often harm domestic consumers and businesses. Guest: John Cochrane. Cochrane discusses the demand for foreign investment, examining how capital flows impact the U.S. economy and the complexities of managing trade imbalances. Guest: Rebecca Grant. Grant compares U.S. carrier capabilities into the future against China's naval expansion plans, assessing the shifting balance of power in the Pacific. Guest: Rick Fisher. Fisher details China's century-long plan for space supremacy, warning that Beijing's strategic investments in space technology pose a significant threat to American dominance. Guest: Steve Yates. Yates examines how allies Australia, Canada, and the UK are seeking favorable trade deals with China, raising concerns about alliance cohesion amid PRC economic pressure. Guest: Steve Yates. Yates discusses strategies for dealing with the PRC as an adversary seeking supremacy, emphasizing the need for coordinated Western responses to Chinese ambitions. Guest: Sinan Ciddi. Ciddi analyzes Erdogan succession prospects in Turkey, examining potential successors and the implications for Turkish domestic and foreign policy. Guest: Sinan Ciddi. Ciddi assesses the possibility of democracy in Turkey, discussing the structural obstacles and political dynamics that shape the country's democratic trajectory. Guest: Sadanand Dhume. Dhume reports on the India-EU trade deal after 21 years of negotiation, analyzing the significance of this agreement for both economies and regional geopolitics. Guest: Michael Bernstam. Bernstam examines Russia's budget gap widening with the sinking price of oil, detailing the fiscal pressures facing Moscow as energy revenues decline. Guest: Simon Constable. Constable reports from France with a resident European pine marten, offering observations on rural life and wildlife in the French countryside. Guest: Simon Constable. Constable discusses the Labour scandal with the Epstein revelations, analyzing the political fallout affecting Britain's governing party. Guest: Bob Zimmerman. Zimmerman reports on Artemis plans for a launch in March, detailing NASA's progress toward returning American astronauts to the Moon. Guest: Bob Zimmerman. Zimmerman analyzes the failing Roscosmos, describing Russia's declining space program and its inability to compete with American and Chinese advancements.

The John Batchelor Show
S8 Ep416: Guest: Bob Zimmerman. Zimmerman analyzes the failing Roscosmos, describing Russia's declining space program and its inability to compete with American and Chinese advancements.

The John Batchelor Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2026 4:23


  Guest: Bob Zimmerman. Zimmerman analyzes the failing Roscosmos, describing Russia's declining space program and its inability to compete with American and Chinese advancements.1957

The John Batchelor Show
S8 Ep384: Bob Zimmerman explains Roscosmos failures without credit, examining how Russia's space agency stumbles through technical setbacks while refusing accountability, diminishing Moscow's once-proud position in space exploration.

The John Batchelor Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2026 5:34


Bob Zimmerman explains Roscosmos failures without credit, examining how Russia's space agency stumbles through technical setbacks while refusing accountability, diminishing Moscow's once-proud position in space exploration.1932

The John Batchelor Show
S8 Ep385: SHOW SCHEDULE 1-28-2026 1900 PRINCETON CANE RUSH

The John Batchelor Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2026 7:07


SHOW SCHEDULE 1-28-20261900 PRINCETON CANE RUSHBased on your notes, here are all 16 segments formatted for January 28, 2026:1.General Blaine Holt, USAF (Ret.), outlines the mission to rescue Iran from the brutes, detailing strategic options for liberating the Iranian people from the oppressive regime ruling in Tehran.2.Michael Bernstam of the Hoover Institution explains how Russia prospers with the price of gold, analyzing Moscow'seconomic resilience as precious metals revenues offset sanctions and sustain Putin's war machine.3.Bob Zimmerman of Behind the Black explains Blue Origin and SpaceX next missions, previewing upcoming launches and milestones as both companies push forward with ambitious spaceflight development programs.4.Bob Zimmerman explains Roscosmos failures without credit, examining how Russia's space agency stumbles through technical setbacks while refusing accountability, diminishing Moscow's once-proud position in space exploration.5.Victoria Coates and Gordon Chang identify the Baltic states as most vulnerable to Russian annexation, warning that Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania face persistent threats from Putin's expansionist ambitions.6.Ann Stevenson-Yang and Gordon Chang comment on the low spirits and isolation of mainland Chinese singles, examining the demographic and social crisis as young people struggle with loneliness and economic pressures.7.Charles Burton and Gordon Chang observe the contest in Arctic waters, analyzing competing claims and military positioning as Russia, China, and Western nations vie for polar strategic advantage.8.Charles Burton and Gordon Chang comment on Prime Minister Mark Carney and Canada's future with the United States and PRC, assessing Ottawa's delicate balancing act between its powerful neighbors.9.Tevi Troy remarks on the new book McNamara at War, exploring Robert McNamara's tenure as Defense Secretary and his controversial management of the Vietnam War under two presidents.10.Tevi Troy observes McNamara dealing with the rude President Lyndon Johnson, examining the difficult working relationship between the cerebral defense secretary and the domineering, often abusive commander-in-chief.11.Kevin Frazier analyzes how AI can fail like Western Union, warning that excessive concentration and lack of innovation could doom today's artificial intelligence giants just as the telegraph company declined.12.Kevin Frazier warns of regulatory capture in AI governance, cautioning that dominant tech companies may co-opt oversight mechanisms, stifling competition and shaping rules to entrench their market dominance.13.Simon Constable reports from temperate France with commodities analysis, noting copper and gold trading dear as industrial demand and safe-haven buying drive precious and base metals prices higher.14.Simon Constable faults Prime Minister Starmer's lack of leadership, criticizing the British leader's failure to articulate vision or direction as the United Kingdom drifts through economic and political uncertainty.15.Astronomer Paul Kalas explains planetary formation in the Fomalhaut system twenty-five light years distant, revealing how observations of this nearby star illuminate the processes that create worlds around young suns.16.David Livingston explains his twenty-five years hosting The Space Show, reflecting on a quarter century of broadcasting interviews with astronauts, engineers, and visionaries shaping humanity's journey beyond Earth.

Today In Space
Crew 11 is Home, A New Hope for NASA and the US Space Program

Today In Space

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2026 43:53


In episode 402 of Today In Space, Alex G Orphanos discusses the rapid return of NASA's Crew 11 due to a medical emergency, highlighting NASA's swift response.  The crew, including astronauts from NASA, JAXA, and Roscosmos, safely undocked from the International Space Station, Reentry plash down off the coast of San Diego. Alex also announces the launch of our Substack newsletter, offering updates on space exploration, 3D printing, Al, and technology.   We close the episode with clips from our live coverage of the Crew 11 undocking. #SpaceMedicine #NASA #SpaceSafety #HumanSpaceflight #TodayInSpace 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

T-Minus Space Daily
Health, handoffs, and heavy launch commitments in orbit.

T-Minus Space Daily

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2026 24:16


NASA astronaut Mike Fincke hands command of Expedition 74 to Roscosmos cosmonaut Sergey Kud-Sverchkov ahead of Crew 11's departure from the International Space Station (ISS). US Space Systems Command (SSC) awards $739 million in launch contracts to SpaceX. SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 carrying NASA's Pandora planet observing satellite along with 39 payloads as part of the Twilight rideshare mission, 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 Parker Wishik, Senior Communications Specialist at The Aerospace Corporation, is joined by Brandon Bailey, Principal Engineer for the Cybersecurity and Advanced Platforms Subdivision (CAPS) at The Aerospace Corporation. Selected Reading NASA, SpaceX Set Target Date for Crew-11's Return to Earth Change of Command of International Space Station to Occur - NASA Mike Finke LinkedIn Space Systems Command Awards Task Orders to Launch Missile Warning and Missile Tracking Space- Space Systems Command  Liftoff of NASA's Newest Planet-Observing Satellite SpaceX - Twilight Mission Spire Global Successfully Launches 9 Satellites on SpaceX's Twilight Mission HawkEye 360 Successfully Launches Cluster 13 and Establishes Initial Communications Indian rocket launch loses control after liftoff in fresh blow to ISRO- Reuters Eutelsat Procures a Further 340 OneWeb Low Earth Orbit Satellites From Airbus ispace Initiates New Entity in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Advance Lunar Exploration Partnerships Mitsubishi Corporation Joins Starlab as Major Space Station Customer IEEE's Highest Honors: Meet the 2026 Pioneers Transforming Our World Through Technology NASA to roll out rocket for Artemis 2 moon mission on Jan. 17- Space Share your feedback. What do you think about T-Minus Space Daily? Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us by completing our brief listener survey. Thank you for helping us continue to improve our show.  Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at space@n2k.com to request more info. Want to join us for an interview? Please send your pitch to space-editor@n2k.com and include your name, affiliation, and topic proposal. T-Minus is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Space Show
The Space Show Presents Hotel Mars With Anatoly Zak For Important Russian Space History

The Space Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2026 18:03


Anatoly Zak, Hotel Mars, Jan. 7 Weds:The summary below is provided by John Batchelor. You can see this program's video on John's Substack page.Dr. David M. Livingston, doctor of space himself, is here. He is my colleague and co-host and friend and copilot, as we're getting not only into time and space, but we're going back to 1972 to go forward to the moon.We welcome Anatoly Zak, who keeps the very helpful RussianSpaceWeb.com, a subscription site. I heartily recommend it for those of you who lived through the first moon rays during the Cold War of the 20th century.Now we're witnessing a new moon race, this time with a new player on the field: the Chinese space program.However, in 1972, America had won the moon race. In 1969, there were subsequent moon ventures by the Russians and the Americans. We're talking detente, and that would lead to a joint space mission in Earth orbit. But as of that point, the Russians and Roscosmos had ambition to get to the moon—and they still have ambition to get to the moon.And it's totally wonderful to travel to 1972, when I was a much younger fellow and didn't see or didn't know about all these developments in Russia. What was L3m?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 EntertainmentOur Toll Free Line for Live Broadcasts: 1-866-687-7223 (Not in service at this time)For real time program participation, email Dr. Space at: drspace@thespaceshow.com for instructions and access.The Space Show is a non-profit 501C3 through its parent, One Giant Leap Foundation, Inc. To donate via Pay Pal, use:To donate with Zelle, use the email address: david@onegiantleapfoundation.org.If you prefer donating with a check, please make the check payable to One Giant Leap Foundation and mail to:One Giant Leap Foundation, 11035 Lavender Hill Drive Ste. 160-306 Las Vegas, NV 89135Upcoming Programs:Broadcast 448t ZOOM Guy Schumann | Tuesday 13 Jan 2026 930AM PTGuests: Guy SchumannOur guest is the CEO of RSS-Hydro in Luxembourg. The company helps assess and mitigate the risks of natural extremes, safeguarding both your communities and assets with resilience and security from space assets.Broadcast 4487: Hotel Mars TBD | Wednesday 14 Jan 2026 930AM PTGuests: John Batchelor, Dr. David LivingstonHotel Mars TBDBroadcast 4488 Zoom, DR. ARMEN PAPAZIAN | Friday 16 Jan 2026 930AM PTGuests: Dr. Armen PapazianArmen presents his latest space economics paper which is posted on The Space Show blog for this program.Broadcast 4489 Zoom Dan Adamo | Sunday 18 Jan 2026 1200PM PTGuests: Dan AdamoZoom: Dan discusses the special lunar orbit being used for the Artemis program Get full access to The Space Show-One Giant Leap Foundation at doctorspace.substack.com/subscribe

The DownLink
Space Power: What Are The Strategic Implications of the Trump Corollary and Venezuela?

The DownLink

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2026 32:34


Ground stations, built by proxies of China's People's Liberation Army and Russia's Roscosmos, can be found across Latin America, including three on Venezuelan military bases. Recent operations in and around Venezuela demonstrate that these strategically important adversarial space assets are now in the cross-hairs of the Trump Corollary. Laura Winter speaks with Namrata Goswami, Professor of Space Security, Schriever and West Space Scholars Program, Johns Hopkins University, and co-Author of the book “Scramble for the Skies: The Great Power Competition to Control the Resources of Outer Space”.

The John Batchelor Show
S8 Ep161: Space Sector Crisis: Roscosmos Launch Pad Destruction and Starlink Exploitation — Bob Zimmerman — Zimmerman details a catastrophic setback for Roscosmos whereby destruction of their primary Soyuz launch pad halts crewed missions to the Inter

The John Batchelor Show

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2025 14:35


Space Sector Crisis: Roscosmos Launch Pad Destruction and Starlink Exploitation — Bob Zimmerman — Zimmerman details a catastrophic setback for Roscosmos whereby destruction of their primary Soyuz launch pad halts crewed missions to the International Space Station, potentially stranding the current crew for extended periods. Zimmerman documents Russian military exploitation of black-market Starlink terminals attached to reconnaissance and attack drones throughout the Ukraine conflict, while SpaceX booster reusability records approach Space Shuttlehistorical benchmarks, and Chinese officials confirm space debris damaged their space station docking module window. 1953

Astronomy Daily - The Podcast
Private Telescopes, Troubled Launch Pads, and Webb's Black Hole Breakthrough

Astronomy Daily - The Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2025 12:55 Transcription Available


Launch of the Mauve Telescope: A groundbreaking new space telescope named Mauve, about the size of a mini fridge, has successfully launched aboard a SpaceX transporter mission. Owned by Blue Skies Space, this private telescope will operate on a subscription model, offering unique ultraviolet data that could revolutionize astronomical research by providing dedicated access to space-based observations.Roscosmos Launch Pad Trouble: Following the successful launch of the Soyuz MS.28 crew to the ISS, Roscosmos has reported significant damage to its only active crewed launch pad at Baikonur Cosmodrome. A maintenance cabin collapsed during a post-launch inspection, potentially impacting future missions for up to two years.James Webb Observes Sagittarius A: The James Webb Space Telescope has made remarkable observations of flares from the Milky Way's supermassive black hole, Sagittarius A, in mid-infrared light. These observations provide critical insights into the magnetic field around the black hole and help scientists understand the processes that generate these energetic flares.ESA's Hydro GNSS Mission: The European Space Agency has launched its first scout mission, Hydro GNSS, consisting of twin satellites designed to study Earth's water cycle using GNSS reflectometry. This innovative approach will provide valuable data on soil moisture, flooding, and biomass, enhancing our understanding of environmental dynamics.Osiris Apex's Earth Flyby: NASA's Osiris Apex spacecraft has successfully performed a gravity assist flyby of Earth, capturing stunning images of our planet and the Moon. This maneuver sets the stage for its upcoming mission to the asteroid Apophis, which presents a unique opportunity to study how an asteroid is affected by a close planetary encounter.For more cosmic updates, visit our website at astronomydaily.io. Join our community on social media by searching for #AstroDailyPod on Facebook, X, YouTubeMusic, TikTok, and our new Instagram account! Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.Thank you for tuning in. This is Anna and Avery signing off. Until next time, keep looking up and exploring the wonders of our universe.✍️ Episode ReferencesMauve Telescope Launch[Blue Skies Space](https://www.blueskiesspace.com/)Roscosmos Launch Pad Damage[Roscosmos](https://www.roscosmos.ru/)James Webb Observations[NASA](https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/webb/main/index.html)Hydro GNSS Mission[European Space Agency](https://www.esa.int/)Osiris Apex Mission Details[NASA](https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/osiris-rex/overview/index.html)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.

random Wiki of the Day
Atmospheric Chemistry Suite

random Wiki of the Day

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2025 1:33


rWotD Episode 3126: Atmospheric Chemistry Suite Welcome to random Wiki of the Day, your journey through Wikipedia's vast and varied content, one random article at a time.The random article for Monday, 24 November 2025, is Atmospheric Chemistry Suite.The Atmospheric Chemistry Suite (ACS) is a science payload consisting of three infrared spectrometer channels aboard the ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter (TGO) orbiting Mars since October 2016. The three channels are: the near-infrared channel (NIR), the mid-infrared channel (MIR), and the far infrared channel (FIR, also called TIRVIM).The ACS was proposed in 2011 by Russian Academy Section and eventually accepted by the European Space Agency (ESA) and Roscosmos as one of two Russian instruments onboard TGO. The instrument was funded by Roscosmos and Centre national d'études spatiales (CNES) of France, and has components of both Russia and France. Its development and fabrication was under Russian leadership. The functionality of all the three channels was confirmed during cruise to Mars.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 00:26 UTC on Monday, 24 November 2025.For the full current version of the article, see Atmospheric Chemistry Suite on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Bluesky at @wikioftheday.com.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm generative Matthew.

Astronomy Daily - The Podcast
Cosmic Speedsters, Satellite Shakeups, and a Milky Way Masterpiece

Astronomy Daily - The Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2025 11:24 Transcription Available


Solar System's Surprising Speed: A groundbreaking study reveals that our solar system is moving through space much faster than current cosmological models predict. Observations of distant radio galaxies show a lopsided distribution, suggesting we are rushing towards them, leading to questions about the validity of the cosmological principle itself.Amazon's Project Kuiper Rebranded: Amazon has officially rebranded its satellite internet initiative from Project Kuiper to simply "LEO," signaling a strategic shift towards larger commercial contracts rather than individual home connections. This move positions Amazon to compete directly with SpaceX's Starlink in the lucrative satellite data market.Drama at Tiangong Space Station: Tensions rise aboard China's Tiangong Space Station as the Shenzhou 20 crew returns home in a replacement spacecraft after their original ship was damaged by orbital debris. The new crew now faces a precarious situation, lacking an emergency escape vehicle while awaiting the launch of Shenzhou 22.European Space Agency's New Spacesuit: The ESA is set to unveil a new intra-vehicular activity spacesuit designed for quick use during critical mission phases. This suit aims to enhance European independence in human space exploration by reducing reliance on existing technologies from NASA and Roscosmos.Milky Way Simulation Breakthrough: Scientists have achieved a monumental feat by simulating the entire Milky Way galaxy, tracking the evolution of over 100 billion stars. Utilizing AI and the powerful Fugaku supercomputer, this simulation will revolutionize our understanding of galactic dynamics and the formation of stars.For more cosmic updates, visit our website at astronomydaily.io. Join our community on social media by searching for #AstroDailyPod on Facebook, X, YouTubeMusic, TikTok, and our new Instagram account! Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.Thank you for tuning in. This is Anna and Avery signing off. Until next time, keep looking up and exploring the wonders of our universe.✍️ Episode ReferencesSolar System Speed Study[Astrophysical Journal](https://iopscience.iop.org/journal/1538-3881)Amazon's LEO Rebranding[Amazon News](https://www.amazon.com/news)Tiangong Space Station Update[CMSA](http://www.cmse.gov.cn)ESA Spacesuit Development[European Space Agency](https://www.esa.int)Milky Way Simulation Insights[Science Advances](https://www.science.org/journal/sciadv)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!Sponsor Details:Ensure your online privacy by using NordVPN. To get our special listener deal and save a lot of money, visit www.bitesz.com/nordvpn. You'll be glad you did!Become a supporter of Astronomy Daily by joining our Supporters Club. Commercial free episodes daily are only a click way... Click HereThis episode includes AI-generated content.

The John Batchelor Show
65: 4. The Failure of the Soviet Zond Program and the Decision to Gamble on Apollo 8. Bob Zimmerman discusses the fierce moon race with the Soviet Union's Roscosmos, which utilized the Zond capsule for circumlunar missions. Zond 5 and 6, launched in late

The John Batchelor Show

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2025 9:27


4. The Failure of the Soviet Zond Program and the Decision to Gamble on Apollo 8. Bob Zimmerman discusses the fierce moon race with the Soviet Union's Roscosmos, which utilized the Zond capsule for circumlunar missions. Zond 5 and 6, launched in late 1968, suffered critical failures (guidance system and atmosphere loss, respectively), forcing the Soviets to cancel their planned manned December flight. Watching this, NASA manager George Low realized the Lunar Module (LM) for Apollo 8 was behind schedule. To maintain the initiative and potentially win the space race, Low and Sam Phillips made the aggressive decision to send Apollo 8 to the moon without the LM "lifeboat." They informed NASA boss James Webb after the decision was finalized. Webb, though initially upset, accepted the decision, betting that the engineering was sound enough to risk the mission in order to prove the US was superior. 1965 APOLLO 1

The Space Show
John Batchelor Hotel Mars with Anatoly Zak, RussianSpaceWeb for up to date Russian space news & a possible new Russian space station.

The Space Show

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 19:21


Brief Summary:John Batchelor and I welcomed our guest, Anatoly Zak of the RussianSpaceWeb.com. Anatoly updated us regarding the continued Russian debates about orbits and costs for a new space station after the ISS is deorbited. Anatoly Zak went into detail about Roscosmos facing challenging questions over the orbit of its new space station, considering both a low-inclination 51-degree orbit or a more expensive near-polar orbit. Our guest outlined the pluses and negatives for both choices. The polar orbit offers an valuable strategic Arctic observation but increases radiation risk and reduces the all important payload capacity for such a mission. Russia's economic realities given the war in Ukraine and sanctions may force Roscosmos to take the cheaper 51-degree orbit, even possibly using existing ISS infrastructure, to ensure an operational station for cosmonauts by 2031. Don't miss this two part discussion what Russia is considering post ISS. Do check out www.russianspaceweb.com for all the space news, both current and historical, for the Russian space program.Special thanks to our sponsors:Northrup Grumman, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Helix Space in Luxembourg, Celestis Memorial Spaceflights, Astrox Corporation, Dr. Haym Benaroya of Rutgers University, The Space Settlement Progress Blog by John Jossy, The Atlantis Project, and Artless EntertainmentOur Toll Free Line for Live Broadcasts: 1-866-687-7223 (Not in service at this time)For real time program participation, email Dr. Space at: drspace@thespaceshow.com for instructions and access.The Space Show is a non-profit 501C3 through its parent, One Giant Leap Foundation, Inc. To donate via Pay Pal, use:To donate with Zelle, use the email address: david@onegiantleapfoundation.org.If you prefer donating with a check, please make the check payable to One Giant Leap Foundation and mail to:One Giant Leap Foundation, 11035 Lavender Hill Drive Ste. 160-306 Las Vegas, NV 89135Upcoming Programs:Broadcast 4450 ZOOM Phil Swan | Friday 24 Oct 2025 930AM PTGuests: Phil SwanZoom: Phil talks about going to Mars with kinetic energyBroadcast 4451 Zoom OPEN LINES | Saturday 25 Oct 2025 1200PM PTGuests: Dr. David Livingston, The Space Show Zoom Team & Zoom callersZOOM Open Lines discussion Get full access to The Space Show-One Giant Leap Foundation at doctorspace.substack.com/subscribe

The John Batchelor Show
Russia Debates Orbit and Costs for Post-ISS Space Station. Anatoly Zak explains how Roscosmos faces a debate over the orbit of its new space station: a low-inclination 51-degree orbit or a more expensive near-polar orbit. The polar orbit offers strategic

The John Batchelor Show

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2025 12:21


Russia Debates Orbit and Costs for Post-ISS Space Station. Anatoly Zak explains how Roscosmos faces a debate over the orbit of its new space station: a low-inclination 51-degree orbit or a more expensive near-polar orbit. The polar orbit offers strategic Arctic observation but increases radiation risk and reduces payload capacity. Economic realities may push Roscosmos toward the cheaper 51-degree orbit, possibly using existing ISS infrastructure, to ensure an operational station for cosmonauts by 2031. 1957

The John Batchelor Show
Russia Debates Orbit and Costs for Post-ISS Space Station. Anatoly Zak explains how Roscosmos faces a debate over the orbit of its new space station: a low-inclination 51-degree orbit or a more expensive near-polar orbit. The polar orbit offers strategic

The John Batchelor Show

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2025 7:19


Russia Debates Orbit and Costs for Post-ISS Space Station. Anatoly Zak explains how Roscosmos faces a debate over the orbit of its new space station: a low-inclination 51-degree orbit or a more expensive near-polar orbit. The polar orbit offers strategic Arctic observation but increases radiation risk and reduces payload capacity. Economic realities may push Roscosmos toward the cheaper 51-degree orbit, possibly using existing ISS infrastructure, to ensure an operational station for cosmonauts by 2031. 1954

The John Batchelor Show
CBS EYE ON THE WORLD WITH JOHN BATCHELOR THE SHOW BEGINS IN THE DOUBTS ABOUT THE ESCALATION OF RHETORIC IN THE UKRAINE WAR,.. FIRST HOUR 9-915 US-Russia Summit in Budapest Amid Ukraine Escalation Fears. Anatol Lieven discusses how US President Trum

The John Batchelor Show

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2025 4:15


CBS EYE ON THE WORLD WITH JOHN BATCHELOR 29224 THE SHOW BEGINS IN THE DOUBTS ABOUT THE ESCALATION OF RHETORIC IN THE UKRAINE WAR,.. FIRST HOUR 9-915 US-Russia Summit in Budapest Amid Ukraine Escalation Fears. Anatol Lieven discusses how US President Trump and Russian President Putin agreed to meet in Budapest to discuss ending the Ukraine conflict following a productive call. The meeting, hosted in Viktor Orbán's Hungary, aims to reduce extreme tensions and avoid direct clashes between Russia and NATO. Discussion points include potential territorial compromise in Donbas and concerns over deploying Tomahawk missiles, which Russia views as a major escalation. 915-930 US-Russia Summit in Budapest Amid Ukraine Escalation Fears. Anatol Lieven discusses how US President Trump and Russian President Putin agreed to meet in Budapest to discuss ending the Ukraine conflict following a productive call. The meeting, hosted in Viktor Orbán's Hungary, aims to reduce extreme tensions and avoid direct clashes between Russia and NATO. Discussion points include potential territorial compromise in Donbas and concerns over deploying Tomahawk missiles, which Russia views as a major escalation. 930-945 China's Tech Espionage and the Difficulty of Reverse Engineering Advanced Chip Tools. Chris Riegel discusses how TSMC and ASML technology face constant threats from Chinese industrial espionage. ASML's chipmaking tools are highly complex, making reverse engineering nearly impossible. Europe is waking up to the risks; recently, the Dutch government seized China-owned chipmaker Nexperia. China is estimated to be two to three years behind US high-end chip technology and requires access to advanced ASML tools to catch up. 945-1000 Hostage Situation and Political Realities in Gaza Ceasefire. Cliff May explains how the Gaza ceasefire focuses on the return of hostages, with 19 (including two Americans) still unaccounted for. Hamas is suspected of withholding hostages to retain bargaining power and resist relinquishing political control in phase two of the peace plan. Rhetoric about regional forces disarming Hamas is dismissed. May notes that in the Middle East, there are only permanent battles, viewing the current truce as a hudna, allowing jihadists to regroup and rearm. SECOND HOUR 10-1015 US Escalates Pressure on Maduro Following Machado's Nobel Prize. Evan Ellis discusses how, following the Nobel Peace Prize awarded to opposition leader María Corina Machado, the US escalated pressure on Venezuela. President Trump authorized CIA operations, coupled with naval deployments and B-52 overflights, to pressure the Maduro regime. The goal is triggering a tipping point where Maduro's inner circle calculates that leaving is preferable to facing US action. Separately, Peru's President Boluarte was ousted due to corruption and the nation's struggle with extreme urban violence and illegal mining. 1015-1030 US Escalates Pressure on Maduro Following Machado's Nobel Prize. Evan Ellis discusses how, following the Nobel Peace Prize awarded to opposition leader María Corina Machado, the US escalated pressure on Venezuela. President Trump authorized CIA operations, coupled with naval deployments and B-52 overflights, to pressure the Maduro regime. The goal is triggering a tipping point where Maduro's inner circle calculates that leaving is preferable to facing US action. Separately, Peru's President Boluarte was ousted due to corruption and the nation's struggle with extreme urban violence and illegal mining. 1030-1045 US Escalates Pressure on Maduro Following Machado's Nobel Prize. Evan Ellis discusses how, following the Nobel Peace Prize awarded to opposition leader María Corina Machado, the US escalated pressure on Venezuela. President Trump authorized CIA operations, coupled with naval deployments and B-52 overflights, to pressure the Maduro regime. The goal is triggering a tipping point where Maduro's inner circle calculates that leaving is preferable to facing US action. Separately, Peru's President Boluarte was ousted due to corruption and the nation's struggle with extreme urban violence and illegal mining. 1045-1100 US Escalates Pressure on Maduro Following Machado's Nobel Prize. Evan Ellis discusses how, following the Nobel Peace Prize awarded to opposition leader María Corina Machado, the US escalated pressure on Venezuela. President Trump authorized CIA operations, coupled with naval deployments and B-52 overflights, to pressure the Maduro regime. The goal is triggering a tipping point where Maduro's inner circle calculates that leaving is preferable to facing US action. Separately, Peru's President Boluarte was ousted due to corruption and the nation's struggle with extreme urban violence and illegal mining. THIRD HOUR 1100-1115 Iran's Women-Led Uprising: Origins, Brutality, and Defiance. Nilo Tabrizy discusses how the Iranian women-led uprising, detailed in For the Sun After Long Nights, was triggered by the 2022 murder of Mahsa Amini by the morality police. The slogan "Woman, Life, Freedom" (Zan, Zendegi, Azadi) is the rallying cry. The regime's brutality is severe, suppressing protests through executions. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) acts as an octopus, maintaining control across society. Defiance continues today, demonstrated by women actively ignoring state-mandated dress codes. 1115-1130 Iran's Women-Led Uprising: Origins, Brutality, and Defiance. Nilo Tabrizy discusses how the Iranian women-led uprising, detailed in For the Sun After Long Nights, was triggered by the 2022 murder of Mahsa Amini by the morality police. The slogan "Woman, Life, Freedom" (Zan, Zendegi, Azadi) is the rallying cry. The regime's brutality is severe, suppressing protests through executions. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) acts as an octopus, maintaining control across society. Defiance continues today, demonstrated by women actively ignoring state-mandated dress codes. 1130-1145 Iran's Women-Led Uprising: Origins, Brutality, and Defiance. Nilo Tabrizy discusses how the Iranian women-led uprising, detailed in For the Sun After Long Nights, was triggered by the 2022 murder of Mahsa Amini by the morality police. The slogan "Woman, Life, Freedom" (Zan, Zendegi, Azadi) is the rallying cry. The regime's brutality is severe, suppressing protests through executions. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) acts as an octopus, maintaining control across society. Defiance continues today, demonstrated by women actively ignoring state-mandated dress codes. 1145-1200 Iran's Women-Led Uprising: Origins, Brutality, and Defiance. Nilo Tabrizy discusses how the Iranian women-led uprising, detailed in For the Sun After Long Nights, was triggered by the 2022 murder of Mahsa Amini by the morality police. The slogan "Woman, Life, Freedom" (Zan, Zendegi, Azadi) is the rallying cry. The regime's brutality is severe, suppressing protests through executions. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) acts as an octopus, maintaining control across society. Defiance continues today, demonstrated by women actively ignoring state-mandated dress codes. FOURTH HOUR 12-1215 US Military Pressure Campaigns Maduro Amid Silence from Regional Allies. Mary Anastasia O'Grady explains how Venezuela's illegitimate leader, Maduro, faces escalating pressure from the US, including a Navy flotilla, B-52 flights, and authorized CIA operations. The goal is to compel Maduro and his generals, who profit from transnational crime, to flee. The silence from traditional allies like Russia and China suggests they lack political justification to defend Maduro's record. However, Mexico's president offered no comment regarding Nobel Peace Prize winner María Corina Machado, reflecting leftist sympathies. 1215-1230 Tariffs Harm Consumers, Reduce Hiring, and Cause Customs Backlogs. Veronique De Rugy explains how tariffs are costing American consumers and businesses over 80% of the expense, leading to higher prices and reduced corporate margins. The tariff policy is harming the job market, causing 40% of CEOs to pause hiring and investments. Customs authorities are overwhelmed by the volume of small packages now requiring assessment, causing significant backlogs and lost goods for consumers. Special interests are expanding the tariff application to derivative products, such as peanut butter packaged in metal containers. 1230-1245 Russia Debates Orbit and Costs for Post-ISS Space Station. Anatoly Zak explains how Roscosmos faces a debate over the orbit of its new space station: a low-inclination 51-degree orbit or a more expensive near-polar orbit. The polar orbit offers strategic Arctic observation but increases radiation risk and reduces payload capacity. Economic realities may push Roscosmos toward the cheaper 51-degree orbit, possibly using existing ISS infrastructure, to ensure an operational station for cosmonauts by 2031. 1245-100 AM Russia Debates Orbit and Costs for Post-ISS Space Station. Anatoly Zak explains how Roscosmos faces a debate over the orbit of its new space station: a low-inclination 51-degree orbit or a more expensive near-polar orbit. The polar orbit offers strategic Arctic observation but increases radiation risk and reduces payload capacity. Economic realities may push Roscosmos toward the cheaper 51-degree orbit, possibly using existing ISS infrastructure, to ensure an operational station for cosmonauts by 2031.

The John Batchelor Show
PREVIEW HEADLINE: Roscosmos Debates New Space Station Orbit: Cost-Effective Soyuz Path Versus Polar Orbit for Northern Survey GUEST NAME: Anatoly Zak 50-WORD SUMMARY: Anatoly Zak discusses Roscosmos's debate on the orbit for a post-ISS space station, bal

The John Batchelor Show

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 2:03


PREVIEW HEADLINE: Roscosmos Debates New Space Station Orbit: Cost-Effective Soyuz Path Versus Polar Orbit for Northern Survey GUEST NAME: Anatoly Zak 50-WORD SUMMARY: Anatoly Zak discusses Roscosmos's debate on the orbit for a post-ISS space station, balancing money against usefulness. Choosing the 51° orbit allows use of the operational Soyuz vehicle for delivering crews and is the cheapest, simplest, and most economical way to proceed. However, the polar orbit is more conducive for surveying the northern shoreline, which is opening due to ice retreat. 1959 Retry

Space Nuts
Celebrating 25 Years of the ISS, Moon Crater Mining & Cutting-Edge Rocket Tech

Space Nuts

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025 31:44 Transcription Available


In this exciting episode of Space Nuts, hosts Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson delve into the remarkable achievements of the International Space Station as it approaches its 25th anniversary of continuous human occupation. The discussion also explores the potential for lunar mining, particularly in the moon's craters, and the innovative advancements in 3D printed rocket motors that are shaping the future of space exploration.Episode Highlights:- International Space Station Milestone: Andrew and Fred Watson celebrate the ISS's 25 years of human presence in space and discuss its significance as a model of international cooperation among space agencies, including NASA, ESA, Roscosmos, JAXA, and the Canadian Space Agency.- The Future of the ISS: The hosts explore the impending decommissioning of the ISS and the possibilities for commercial space stations that could take its place, highlighting NASA's partnerships with private companies to ensure ongoing human presence in low Earth orbit.- Lunar Mining Potential: The conversation shifts to the intriguing idea of mining the moon's craters for valuable resources, including precious metals and water. Andrew and Fred Watson examine the feasibility and ethical implications of such endeavours in the context of space exploration.- 3D Printed Rocket Motors: Andrew introduces a groundbreaking Australian project involving the creation of 3D printed rocket motors made from two different metals. The hosts discuss the potential applications of this technology for future space missions and the role of Australian innovation in the global space industry.For more Space Nuts, including our continuously updating newsfeed and to listen to all our episodes, visit our website. Follow us on social media at SpaceNutsPod on Facebook, YouTube Music, Tumblr and Instagram. We love engaging with our community, so be sure to drop us a message or comment on your favourite platform.If you'd like to help support Space Nuts and join our growing family of insiders for commercial-free episodes and more, visit spacenutspodcast.com/aboutStay curious, keep looking up, and join us next time for more stellar insights and cosmic wonders. Until then, clear skies and happy stargazing.Got a question for our Q&A episode? https://spacenutspodcast.com/amaBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/space-nuts-astronomy-insights-cosmic-discoveries--2631155/support.

Silicon Curtain
BREAKING: Rogozin's Dangerous Truths - Russia Cannot Win the War

Silicon Curtain

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 12:32


2025-10-01 | Silicon Wafers 016 | DAILY UPDATES | Lately, there's been a flood of voices in Russian circles admitting that things on the front are nowhere near as rosy as state television makes them out to be. Complaints about high casualties, poor equipment, and a shortage of manpower are everywhere. And crucially, aside from the most die-hard propagandists, almost everyone admits that victory in this war is now out of reach.Dmitry Rogozin—former head of Roscosmos, now commander of the “Bars Sarmat” drone unit and still carrying shrapnel in his backside—recently gave a strikingly gloomy interview. He declared bluntly that the front is at a dead end. He admitted Russia has no chance of winning with its current methods, and that Ukraine's armed forces are ahead in many critical areas. His words are worth looking at carefully. ----------Partner on this video: KYIV OF MINE Watch the trailer now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arJUcE1rxY0'Kyiv of Mine' is a documentary series about Ukraine's beautiful capital, Kyiv. The film production began in 2018, and much has changed since then. It is now 2025, and this story is far from over.https://www.youtube.com/@UCz6UbVKfqutH-N7WXnC5Ykg https://www.kyivofmine.com/#theprojectKyiv of Mine is fast paced, beautifully filmed, humorous, fun, insightful, heartbreaking, moving, hopeful. The very antithesis in fact of a doom-laden and worthy wartime documentary. This is a work that is extraordinarily uplifting. My friend Operator Starsky says the film is “Made with so much love. The film series will make you laugh and cry.” ----------Autumn Harvest: Silicon Curtain (Goal €22,000)This is super important. We'll be supporting troops in Pokrovsk, Kharkiv, and other regions where the trucks are needed the most. There are so many Battalions in Ukraine, fighting to defend our freedoms, but lack basics such as vehicles. These are destroyed on a regular basis, and lack of transport is costs lives, and Ukrainian territory. Once again Silicon Curtain has teamed up with Car4Ukraine and a group of wonderful creators to provide much-needed assistance: https://car4ukraine.com/campaigns/autumn-harvest-silicon-curtain----------SOURCES: Ukraine: The Latest by The Telegraph team ---https://open.spotify.com/show/6cnkk1J0I1UqtxTYVUL4Fe?si=fb9c151d2f21405a In Moscow's Shadows, hosted by Mark Galeotti ---https://open.spotify.com/show/1NKCazxYstY6o8vhpGQSjF?si=4215e2d786a44d64 Russian Roulette hosted by Max Bergmann and Dr. Maria Snegovaya ---https://podcasts.apple.com/tw/podcast/russian-roulette/id1112258664?l=en-GB Hosted by Michael Naki ---https://www.youtube.com/@MackNack Faygin Live channel ---https://www.youtube.com/@FeyginLive Hromadske channel ---https://www.youtube.com/@hromadske_ua Hosted by Vitaly Portnikov ---https://www.youtube.com/@portnikov Hosted by Vladimir Milov ---https://www.youtube.com/@Vladimir_Milov Sternenko channel ---https://www.youtube.com/@STERNENKO The Power Vertical with Brian Whitmore https://www.powervertical.org/ ----------SILICON CURTAIN FILM FUNDRAISERA project to make a documentary film in Ukraine, to raise awareness of Ukraine's struggle and in supporting a team running aid convoys to Ukraine's front-line towns.https://buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtain/extras----------curtain/extras----------SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtain----------

The John Batchelor Show
Genesis: The Story of Apollo 8, the First Manned Flight to Another World Author: Bob Zimmerman Segment 1: Setting the Stage: The Cold War and the Genesis of Apollo 8

The John Batchelor Show

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2025 7:55


Genesis: The Story of Apollo 8, the First Manned Flight to Another World Author: Bob Zimmerman Segment 1: Setting the Stage: The Cold War and the Genesis of Apollo 8 In late 1968, Apollo 8 was poised for a mission amidst the global Cold War, a period where both sides held apocalyptic views of each other. President Kennedy had tasked Vice President Lyndon Johnson with the goal of reaching the moon, driving NASA's efforts. This race against Roscosmos, the Soviet program, was a battle of ideologies. The mission's crew, Frank Borman, William Anders, and Jim Lovell, were introduced as men with military backgrounds, ready to embark on what both sides believed was a critical moment for a circumlunar mission or moon landing. 1868 Jules Verne. "Aound the Moon."

T-Minus Space Daily
X37-B Spaceplane is scheduled for its eighth mission.

T-Minus Space Daily

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 27:12


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

Choses à Savoir
Pourquoi le point Nemo est-il l'endroit le plus inaccessible de la Terre ?

Choses à Savoir

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 2:08


Avez-vous déjà entendu parler du point Nemo ? C'est un endroit unique sur notre planète. Un lieu dont on dit qu'il est le plus isolé du monde. Mais où se trouve-t-il exactement, et pourquoi fascine-t-il autant ?Le point Nemo est ce qu'on appelle le pôle d'inaccessibilité océanique. En d'autres termes, c'est le point de l'océan le plus éloigné de toute terre émergée. Il se situe dans le sud de l'océan Pacifique, à environ 2 688 kilomètres des trois terres les plus proches : l'île Ducie (au nord), l'île Motu Nui, qui fait partie des îles de Pâques (au nord-est), et l'île Maher, en Antarctique (au sud).Ce point a été calculé pour la première fois en 1992 par un ingénieur croate, Hrvoje Lukatela, à l'aide de modèles informatiques et de coordonnées GPS. Il se trouve aux environs de la latitude 48°52.6′ Sud et de la longitude 123°23.6′ Ouest.Son nom, "Nemo", est bien sûr un clin d'œil au célèbre capitaine du Nautilus dans le roman de Jules Verne "Vingt mille lieues sous les mers". En latin, "nemo" signifie d'ailleurs… "personne". Un nom parfaitement approprié pour ce lieu si reculé.Ce qui rend le point Nemo fascinant, c'est son isolement extrême. Aucune île habitée à l'horizon. Pas de routes maritimes commerciales. Aucun survol régulier d'avion. Si vous vous trouviez là, les humains les plus proches seraient probablement… les astronautes à bord de la Station spatiale internationale, qui passe parfois à seulement 400 km au-dessus de ce point, bien plus près que n'importe quel continent.Le point Nemo est aussi devenu une zone de "cimetière spatial". Depuis les années 1970, les agences spatiales, dont la NASA ou Roscosmos, y font tomber en fin de vie leurs satellites, sondes ou stations spatiales, comme ce fut le cas pour la station MIR en 2001. Pourquoi là ? Justement parce que c'est une zone quasi déserte, minimisant les risques pour les populations et la navigation.Sur le plan biologique, les eaux autour du point Nemo sont très pauvres en vie marine : peu de nutriments, peu de lumière, peu de courant. Un véritable désert aquatique.En résumé, le point Nemo est une sorte de bout du monde maritime. Une curiosité géographique, un symbole de solitude absolue sur Terre — et une petite touche de science-fiction quand on pense que ce sont les astronautes, depuis l'espace, qui peuvent être ses visiteurs les plus proches. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Hypnagogue Podcast

How shall we begin year 16? I thought maybe some really good music from the Holding Tanks was the way to go. I think you’ll agree. Enjoy. Start      Paul Ellis, Winter Garden, Warmth From Other Suns8.33       Yakuza Jacuzzi, Roscosmos, Space Race23.08     Avalon, Our Hypnotic Moods (single)29.48     Bohdan Stupak, Kviten, […]

The John Batchelor Show
PREVIEW: COLLEAGUE ANATOLY ZAK REPORTS THE ROSCOSMOS STUDY FOR A MOON COLONY USING A CIS-LUNAR WAY STATION, A FORMAT THAT MAY BE FOLLOWED BY THE CPRC. MORE LATER.

The John Batchelor Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 3:25


PREVIEW: COLLEAGUE ANATOLY ZAK REPORTS THE ROSCOSMOS STUDY FOR A MOON COLONY USING A CIS-LUNAR WAY STATION, A FORMAT THAT MAY BE FOLLOWED BY THE CPRC. MORE LATER. 1954

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Preview: Colleague Anatoly Zak reports how long the Roscosmos Venus probe, Venera D, lasted for data collection on the surface of Venus, July 1972. More later

The John Batchelor Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 2:15


Preview: Colleague Anatoly Zak reports how long the Roscosmos Venus probe, Venera D, lasted for data collection on the surface of Venus, July 1972. More later 1953

The John Batchelor Show
1/2: #HOTEL MARS: ROSCOSMOS: VENERA 1972. ANATOLY ZAK, DAVID LIVINGSTON.

The John Batchelor Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 12:38


1/2: #HOTEL MARS: ROSCOSMOS: VENERA 1972. ANATOLY ZAK, DAVID LIVINGSTON. 1956

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2/2: #HOTEL MARS: ROSCOSMOS: VENERA 1972. ANATOLY ZAK, DAVID LIVINGSTON.

The John Batchelor Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 7:02


2/2: #HOTEL MARS: ROSCOSMOS: VENERA 1972. ANATOLY ZAK, DAVID LIVINGSTON. 1932

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MOON: CHINA AND ROSCOSMOS PLAN BIG BRANDON WEICHERT, @GORDONGCHANG, GATESTONE, NEWSWEEK, THE HILL

The John Batchelor Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 8:46


MOON: CHINA AND ROSCOSMOS  PLAN BIG BRANDON WEICHERT, @GORDONGCHANG, GATESTONE, NEWSWEEK, THE HILL 1958

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Good evening: The show begins in Istanbul, waiting for peace talks...

The John Batchelor Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 5:40


Good evening: The show begins in Istanbul, waiting for peace talks... 1855 CRIMEAN WAR CBS EYE ON THE WORLD WITH JOHN BATCHELOR FIRST HOUR 9:00-9:15 #Ukraine: Ceasefires Galore. Colonel Jeff McCausland, USA (Retired) @McCauslJ @CBSNews @DickinsonCol 9:15-9:30 #Ukraine: Houthis Endure. Colonel Jeff McCausland, USA (Retired) @McCauslJ @CBSNews @DickinsonCol 9:30-9:45 1/2: #SCOTUS: Originalist Re Birthright. John Yoo, Civitas Institute 9:45-10:00 2/2: #SCOTUS: Originalist Re Birthright. John Yoo, Civitas Institute SECOND HOUR 10:00-10:15 #Kashmir: Nukes in the Battle. Rick Fisher, @GordonGChang, Gatestone, Newsweek, The Hill 10:15-10:30 #POTUS: Syria in from the Cold? Rebecca Grant, Lexington Institute. @GordonGChang, Gatestone, Newsweek, The Hill 10:30-10:45 #Canada: Carney's Cabinet. Charles Burton, @GordonGChang, Gatestone, Newsweek, The Hill 10:45-11:00 #Moon: China and Roscosmos. Brandon Weichert, @GordonGChang, Gatestone, Newsweek, The Hill THIRD HOUR 11:00-11:15 #France: Under the Horse Chestnut Tree. Simon Constable, Occitanie 11:15-11:30 #Net Zero: Denmark, Sweden and Norway Alarmed by Spain Portugal Blackout. Simon Constable, Occitanie 11:30-11:45#SpaceX: 28 Times Falcon 9. Bob Zimmerman, BehindTheBlack.com 11:45-12:00 #Mars: Thermal Image by Europe Clipper Passing By. Bob Zimmerman, BehindTheBlack.com FOURTH HOUR 12:00-12:15 #Russia: Playing with Oil. Michael Bernstam, Hoover 12:15-12:30 #Russia: Targeting or Enlisting Musk? Craig Unger, author "Den of Spies" 12:30-12:45 1/2: #SCOTUS: TRO Birthright Citizenship. Richard Epstein, Civitas Institute 12:45-1:00 AM 2/2: #SCOTUS: TRO Birthright Citizenship. Richard Epstein, Civitas Institute

T-Minus Space Daily
ISS risk is an ASAP concern.

T-Minus Space Daily

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2025 24:19


NASA's Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel (ASAP) has raised concerns with risks on the International Space Station (ISS). Roscosmos cosmonaut Alexey Ovchinin hands over command of the ISS to JAXA astronaut Takuya Onishi ahead of his departure from the ISS. China says it has completed the rescue of two satellites after a launch failure, 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 Elysia Segal from NASASpaceflight.com brings us the Space Traffic Report. Selected Reading NASA safety panel warns of increasing risks to ISS operations - SpaceNews Crew Swaps Command on Friday Before Soyuz Departure and Dragon Launch - NASA Behind China's 123-day space rescue: The math that defied the odds - CGTN Kenya Space Agency LinkedIn Atmos Strengthens Key Industry Partnerships In Germany's Bid For Independent Space Logistics The Role of SpaceTech in Europe's Security Dilemma Whitepaper Nation's First Space Weather Simulation Exercise Examines U.S. Preparedness  Science Meets Art: NASA Astronaut Don Pettit Turns the Camera on Science ESA - Webb spots clues of black hole at heart of nearby galaxy M83 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

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1/2: ROSCOSMOS: SOYUZ 18-1 ANOMALY, APRIL 1975. ANATOLY ZAK, RUSSIASPACEWEB.COM

The John Batchelor Show

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2025 12:50


1/2: ROSCOSMOS: SOYUZ 18-1 ANOMALY, APRIL 1975.   ANATOLY ZAK, RUSSIASPACEWEB.COM 1963

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#HOTEL MARS: ENDGAME ROSCOSMOS.. ERIC BERGER, ARS TECHNICA. DAVID LIVINGSTON, SPACESHOW.COM

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Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 6:15


#HOTEL MARS: ENDGAME ROSCOSMOS.. ERIC BERGER, ARS TECHNICA. DAVID LIVINGSTON, SPACESHOW.COM 1960

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#ROSCOSMOS; PUTIN FIRES ANOTHER CHIEF. BOB ZIMMERMAN BEHINDTHEBLACK.COM

The John Batchelor Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2025 14:45


#ROSCOSMOS; PUTIN FIRES ANOTHER CHIEF. BOB ZIMMERMAN BEHINDTHEBLACK.COM 1918 VLADIVOSTOK 

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NASA: Manned Risks. Bob Zimmerman BehindtheBlack.com

The John Batchelor Show

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2024 13:26


NASA: Manned Risks. Bob Zimmerman BehindtheBlack.com 1962 Roscosmos