Best Podcast Episodes About NASA
Everything podcasters are saying about NASA — curated from top podcasts
Updated: Apr 02, 2026 – 29 episodes
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Astronauts on a mission to the far side of the moon faced unexpected toilet issues, where they could poop but not pee due to a fan malfunction. They had a contingency plan in place for such scenarios, allowing them to manage waste effectively. This humorous yet critical situation highlights the challenges of space travel.
“… forward you know are the arguments good that we have a lot of other problems and hardships we should be dealing with sure absolutely you know what nasa's budget is it's a quarter percent of the discretionary budget i think that is a small price to pay to go out and see what we you You know, what we might learn, what we might discover that could have scientific potential, economic potential, geez, national security potential. I mean, the high ground of space matters right now. And where we are going, we are going to the moon, but it's going to be different this time. No doubt we are picking up …”
“… everything as we know it, the space economy alone. oh for for sure glenn thanks for the question honestly we could be talking about this uh all afternoon like we we don't hit the pause button on progress here in this country like we continue to move forward you know are the arguments good that we have a lot of other problems and hardships we should be dealing with sure absolutely you know what nasa's budget is it's a quarter percent of the discretionary budget i think that is a small price to pay to go out and see what we you You know, what we might learn, what we might discover that could have scientific potential, economic potential, geez, national security potential. I mean, the high ground of space matters right now. And where we are going, we are going to the moon, but it's going to be different this time. No doubt we are picking up after the pioneers from the Apollo era, but we're going back to stay.”
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NASA's Artemis missions are crucial for establishing a sustainable human presence on the Moon, which will serve as a testing ground for future Mars missions.
“… power than the chip inside of a $5 USB-C cable that charges your iPhone. And they landed on the moon with it. Last night, the most powerful rocket NASA has ever built, standing taller than the Statue of Liberty, launched four astronauts into a 10-day loop around the moon. We're not going to the surface. We're just going to fly by, take some photos, and then come back home. And I got to be honest, this is incredibly exciting. I sat there all day watching the live stream. I cheered them on as it took off, but it's a little embarrassing because we're not even reaching the point in which we left …”
“Last night, a rocket left Earth carrying four human beings towards the moon, which hasn't happened in 53 years. In 1972, back the last time we did this, the computer that landed Apollo 11 on the lunar surface ran on 43 kilohertz. That's less processing power than the chip inside of a $5 USB-C cable that charges your iPhone. And they landed on the moon with it. Last night, the most powerful rocket NASA has ever built, standing taller than the Statue of Liberty, launched four astronauts into a 10-day loop around the moon. We're not going to the surface. We're just going to fly by, take some photos, and then come back home. And I got to be honest, this is incredibly exciting. I sat there all day watching the live stream. I cheered them on as it took off, but it's a little embarrassing because we're not even reaching the point in which we left off a full generation ago. So there's a lot to unpack here with this mission, how amazing it is, how impressive it is, what it enables with the future partnerships with companies like SpaceX and Blue Origin, and also how it kind of, to some extent, was just a colossal waste of money. So there's a lot to unpack here, EJs. But to start with, oh my …”
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While the Artemis II mission is a thrilling leap forward in space exploration, it's also seen as a step back compared to the lunar landings of the past, raising questions about its value and cost.
“… in the show notes. But remind folks a little bit about the design and technology. What makes this different? And in that recent feature, you quoted NASA's Peter Cohen as saying, X-planes aren't what they used to be. What did he mean by that? Yeah, thanks, Christine. It's interesting, as Graham says, this was a very unusual X-plane in that they haven't done it for a long time, a manned X-plane like this. So their approach, this renaissance that Graham mentioned, included the fact that they had to approach the design of what was already an unusual looking airplane quite differently too. And part …”
“And Guy, you wrote a pretty extensive piece on the X-59 recently, and it had an excellent cutaway graphic that I think we can include in the show notes. But remind folks a little bit about the design and technology. What makes this different? And in that recent feature, you quoted NASA's Peter Cohen as saying, X-planes aren't what they used to be. What did he mean by that? Yeah, thanks, Christine. It's interesting, as Graham says, this was a very unusual X-plane in that they haven't done it for a long time, a manned X-plane like this. So their approach, this renaissance that Graham mentioned, included the fact that they had to approach the design of what was already an unusual looking airplane quite differently too. And part of that was bringing together elements from existing aircraft so they could keep the cost within certain bounds and make things sort of, at the time anyway, they thought it'd be easier to integrate other parts of other aircraft together and keep that cost under control. So Peter Cohen was referring in this case to the fact that in the old days, …”
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NASA's X-59 aims to revolutionize supersonic travel by drastically reducing noise levels to that of a car door slamming. This is achieved through innovative design elements, such as a long nose and a unique wing shape, which help control shockwaves. The integration of advanced technology has proven more complex than expected, but it’s crucial for making supersonic flight acceptable over populated areas.
“… be just better to outsource it to somebody like SpaceX and not get the bureaucracy involved. So I think they're trying to restore the glory days of NASA, and I hope I wish them well. Yeah. Again, we pray for you. I thank you so much for talking to us, Victor, and thanks for all of you. I really appreciate it. You bet. You bet.”
“… the space program because they're also looking over their shoulder you know elon muslim's spacex program they have bigger rockets apparently with greater trust in And people were starting to think, well, you know, we have competitors. Maybe it would be just better to outsource it to somebody like SpaceX and not get the bureaucracy involved. So I think they're trying to restore the glory days of NASA, and I hope I wish them well. Yeah. Again, we pray for you. I thank you so much for talking to us, Victor, and thanks for all of you. I really appreciate it. You bet. You bet.”
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NASA's Artemis II mission is a pivotal step in restoring confidence in lunar exploration after 50 years. This mission aims to demonstrate our capability to return to the moon and establish a permanent base, countering fears of being outpaced by competitors like SpaceX. It's a crucial moment for national pride and the future of space exploration.
“… Chuck Schumer decided to make some sort of a stupid point about it. Good luck to our brave astronauts headed to the moon, the first crewed NASA mission to the moon in over five decades. Their journey is a testament to our incredible scientific capabilities and a reminder that we must invest in NASA with science writ large, not cuts. The problem is the big, beautiful bill actually increased the budget of NASA by 24%. So there's that. And then also we created Space Force as well. So there you go. It's pretty cool. I'm going to play this. It's real funny. This is a BBC reporter in Florida …”
“… at this moment in history. And we were on the brink. And, you know, there are a lot of forces of evil fighting us. But we're going to win. We're going to win. We've ushered in so much. We're flying to the moon again. This Artemis mission is remarkable. Chuck Schumer decided to make some sort of a stupid point about it. Good luck to our brave astronauts headed to the moon, the first crewed NASA mission to the moon in over five decades. Their journey is a testament to our incredible scientific capabilities and a reminder that we must invest in NASA with science writ large, not cuts. The problem is the big, beautiful bill actually increased the budget of NASA by 24%. So there's that. And then also we created Space Force as well. So there you go. It's pretty cool. I'm going to play this. It's real funny. This is a BBC reporter in Florida at the takeoff of the Artemis. I didn't know the Artemis was bigger than the Saturn V. The Saturn V is, I went to Cocoa Beach down there, Cape Canaveral. Here's something kind of interesting about it. They have this giant trough that leads to the launch pad for not only the launch of this rocket, the other rockets, the space shuttles. And what …”
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The Washington Monument transformed into a stunning visual of the Saturn V rocket during a spectacular projection event, celebrating America's space history. This breathtaking display heralded the Artemis mission, NASA's first crewed moon mission in over 50 years, igniting pride and wonder in a new generation. As the powerful rocket launched, spectators felt the immense force of history being made once again.
“… I'd love to know where you stand on our space program, because it seems that since Donald Trump became president, We have a renewed interest in NASA. We have a renewed investment in NASA. We have a renewed commitment to going where no man has gone before. And that's a good thing. It's a very good thing, in fact. It takes vision. It takes the kind of bold leadership to be able to say, no, no, no, this is what we're supposed to be doing. and ultimately whatever federal investment this makes it will be returned innumerably with the kind of technology that is discovered and the kind of benefits …”
“… We'll let you know what they had to say, and I'll give you my opinion. Yes, I have plenty to say about the status of the Iran war and what the president might say tonight. Of course I do. And I also want to hear from you, as always, at 877-381-3811. I'd love to know where you stand on our space program, because it seems that since Donald Trump became president, We have a renewed interest in NASA. We have a renewed investment in NASA. We have a renewed commitment to going where no man has gone before. And that's a good thing. It's a very good thing, in fact. It takes vision. It takes the kind of bold leadership to be able to say, no, no, no, this is what we're supposed to be doing. and ultimately whatever federal investment this makes it will be returned innumerably with the kind of technology that is discovered and the kind of benefits to our lives and the lives of people all over this planet and and by the way if you're listen i'll be honest i'm not personally interested in going to the moon i'm not personally interested in going to live on mars maybe it's because i've reached a certain age I'm a father. I've got four kids. God forbid something happens. You know, I want to be …”
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The Artemis II mission is a monumental achievement that showcases American ingenuity and leadership in space exploration.
“… this. It's a war, military conflict. Butt kicking. I'm going to call it a butt kicking. because Donald Trump said it's already basically over. The NASA's Artemis II moon mission is starting today. This is pretty exciting, actually. So they're going to make history taking astronauts around the moon for the first time in 50 years. The four-person crew is going to launch today for a 10-day journey, by the way. This is pretty cool. Trip's going to pave the way for future Artemis missions that could eventually see astronauts set foot on the moon and building a permanent lunar base. And also, to see …”
“We're going to get into the Iran war and all this. It's a war, military conflict. Butt kicking. I'm going to call it a butt kicking. because Donald Trump said it's already basically over. The NASA's Artemis II moon mission is starting today. This is pretty exciting, actually. So they're going to make history taking astronauts around the moon for the first time in 50 years. The four-person crew is going to launch today for a 10-day journey, by the way. This is pretty cool. Trip's going to pave the way for future Artemis missions that could eventually see astronauts set foot on the moon and building a permanent lunar base. And also, to see the side of the moon that Pink Floyd talked about, Artemis II will take four astronauts on the 685,000-mile journey. By the way, it's 285,000 miles to the moon, in case you didn't know. I'm a science geek. So there you go. Today is the day. The window between 624 p.m. and 824 p.m. Tonight can be on, I think, ABC News or other places. Day one will …”
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NASA's Artemis II mission is set to launch today, marking the first time astronauts will orbit the moon in 50 years. The four-member crew includes history-making astronauts, with Christina Koch as the first woman and Victor Glover as the first person of color to travel to the moon. This mission is a stepping stone towards establishing a permanent lunar base and exploring the moon's far side.
“… that are happening that are good um and we we have to have faith to get through all of this i wanted to get uh butch uh wilmore on he is a retired nasa astronaut he was a navy captain he has written a book called stuck in space do you remember when boeing uh sent up what was it their starliner. And I remember as he was sitting on the pad and I'm getting ready to watch this thing launch, I'm like, this is the worst thing. I would not get into a Boeing starliner. Because remember, it was all the problems that they were having. And I'm like, Boeing, you are so screwed if this thing goes up and it …”
“… that artemis could give he's going to follow that you'll have about two hours to enjoy that light and then something big is being announced tonight um we'll see i wanted to you know because it is easter week and i just think there are so many things that are happening that are good um and we we have to have faith to get through all of this i wanted to get uh butch uh wilmore on he is a retired nasa astronaut he was a navy captain he has written a book called stuck in space do you remember when boeing uh sent up what was it their starliner. And I remember as he was sitting on the pad and I'm getting ready to watch this thing launch, I'm like, this is the worst thing. I would not get into a Boeing starliner. Because remember, it was all the problems that they were having. And I'm like, Boeing, you are so screwed if this thing goes up and it can't get back, God forbid. And they were stuck in space forever. And I think it was finally Elon Musk that went up and said, I'll go get him. That must have been terrifying. butch is the guy who was the pilot at that time if he wasn't it was he the pilot or the captain uh the commander i i'm not sure but um he was stuck up there and it's his …”
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Astronaut Butch Wilmore reveals the harrowing moment he lost control of his spacecraft during a mission, highlighting the terrifying reality of being stranded in space. With only limited thrusters operational, he faced the daunting challenge of docking with the International Space Station to ensure their safe return. His faith and determination played a crucial role in navigating this life-threatening situation.
“… said, on the plus side, if you forgot the password to your wallet, it will be accessible in the future. Also to everyone else. So the chance that NASA lands on the moon, we were tracking this yesterday. The missions are starting to happen. 4-2028 on Kalshi is now at 14%. Before 2027 is at 4.7%. So they are racing. Of course, this Artemis II mission is not boots on the ground on the moon. It is rocketing around the moon. We'll have more about this tomorrow. They're just going to check it out. They're going to be gone for 10 days. They're going to be in space for 10 days. Brenda Grell was doing …”
“Good luck. Elon chimed in and said, on the plus side, if you forgot the password to your wallet, it will be accessible in the future. Also to everyone else. So the chance that NASA lands on the moon, we were tracking this yesterday. The missions are starting to happen. 4-2028 on Kalshi is now at 14%. Before 2027 is at 4.7%. So they are racing. Of course, this Artemis II mission is not boots on the ground on the moon. It is rocketing around the moon. We'll have more about this tomorrow. They're just going to check it out. They're going to be gone for 10 days. They're going to be in space for 10 days. Brenda Grell was doing some deep dives on the technology, the streaming technology, what we really care about here, that will be on board. Something like 20 cameras, 4K live streams, laser beams to make sure it's low latency. Super chats. Should be a lot of fun. Super chats would be good. We've got to get a chat going. I'm sure there might actually be, because they …”
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NASA's upcoming Artemis II mission will not land on the moon but will orbit it for 10 days, featuring a high-tech live stream with 20 cameras and low-latency technology. This mission is stirring excitement as viewers anticipate a continuous stream, even during astronaut downtime, which could attract conspiracy theorists. The integration of advanced streaming technology promises to enhance public engagement with space exploration.
“Why are they spending all this time in a cramped two minivan space to go to the moon? Well, there are three reasons that NASA has laid out basically that why why we're going back to the moon. Number one is lead to new discoveries. So learning things about science in space, that's pretty self-explanatory. The other is countering geopolitical ambitions of China. NASA administrator Jared Isaacman put it pretty plainly. We find ourselves with a real geopolitical rival challenging American leadership in the high ground of space. China is planning to go to the moon in 2030, …”
“Why are they spending all this time in a cramped two minivan space to go to the moon? Well, there are three reasons that NASA has laid out basically that why why we're going back to the moon. Number one is lead to new discoveries. So learning things about science in space, that's pretty self-explanatory. The other is countering geopolitical ambitions of China. NASA administrator Jared Isaacman put it pretty plainly. We find ourselves with a real geopolitical rival challenging American leadership in the high ground of space. China is planning to go to the moon in 2030, and America wants to get there first. You could say this is why we went to the moon in the first place, to beat the Soviets. This is just the space race 2.0. And then finally, it's to spark a lunar economy. There are potentially riches to be had on the moon, like rare Earth minerals. And one particular element that people are foaming at the mouth …”
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Despite NASA's ambitious plans to return to the moon, most Americans aren't on board. A recent Pew survey revealed that the top priority for space exploration is monitoring asteroids, while sending astronauts to the moon ranks near the bottom. This trend reflects a longstanding skepticism about the value of manned space missions, even during the Apollo era.
“So the chance that NASA lands on the moon, we were tracking this yesterday, the missions are starting to happen. Before 2028 on Kalshi is now at 14 Before 2027 is at 4 So they are racing Of course this Artemis II mission is not boots on the ground on the moon It is rocketing around the moon. We'll have more about this tomorrow. They're just going to check it out. They're going to be gone for 10 days. They're going to be in space for 10 days. And will be very …”
“So the chance that NASA lands on the moon, we were tracking this yesterday, the missions are starting to happen. Before 2028 on Kalshi is now at 14 Before 2027 is at 4 So they are racing Of course this Artemis II mission is not boots on the ground on the moon It is rocketing around the moon. We'll have more about this tomorrow. They're just going to check it out. They're going to be gone for 10 days. They're going to be in space for 10 days. And will be very interesting. uh brenda grell was doing some deep dives on the technology the streaming technology what we really care about here that will be on board something like 20 cameras 4k live streams laser beams to make sure it's low latency super a lot of fun super chats would be good we got to get a chat going i'm sure there might actually be because they …”
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To verify the authenticity of astronauts during NASA's Artemis II mission, there's a simple trick: ask them to hold three fingers in front of their face. This method exploits the limitations of AI deepfakes, which struggle with depth perception, ensuring that what you see is real. With 20 cameras streaming in real-time, conspiracy theorists will be watching closely for any signs of deception.
“… And I tell you we going to bring everybody along with us We going to put observation satellites up communication satellites Heck there going to be a NASA moon base website where people are going to log in and watch the moon base being constructed almost in real time. This is all incredible.”
“… have rovers driving around. We're going to be testing out uncrewed mobility, crude mobility, power generation, navigation. We're going to do surface improvements. We are going to learn as much as we can in preparation for when the astronauts arrive And I tell you we going to bring everybody along with us We going to put observation satellites up communication satellites Heck there going to be a NASA moon base website where people are going to log in and watch the moon base being constructed almost in real time. This is all incredible.”
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NASA's Artemis II mission is a pivotal step towards establishing a permanent human presence on the Moon, paving the way for future lunar bases and deeper space exploration.
“… very difficult situation. But the ground team's coming up with a plan on the fly to get us safely docked. And that's, you know, that's what we do at NASA. We prepare, we hope and plan for the pristine mission, knowing that things are going to go wrong. This is high-risk business that we're in. And then we're ready to handle those situations when they occur. And thus far, historically, we've been able to do that well. We've had many, many situations that we have been able to rectify on the fly, real time. And there's a couple, as we know, that we've had tragedy has happened. But regrettably, …”
“… goes wrong, that's why we train. The ground teams, this is a huge team. This isn't just them. It's the ground teams as well. And honestly, the reason we docked successfully ultimately was, you know, maintaining control of the spacecraft in a very difficult situation. But the ground team's coming up with a plan on the fly to get us safely docked. And that's, you know, that's what we do at NASA. We prepare, we hope and plan for the pristine mission, knowing that things are going to go wrong. This is high-risk business that we're in. And then we're ready to handle those situations when they occur. And thus far, historically, we've been able to do that well. We've had many, many situations that we have been able to rectify on the fly, real time. And there's a couple, as we know, that we've had tragedy has happened. But regrettably, that's part of this business. It can be as difficult as it is. But obviously, you don't go until you think you're fully ready. And I know the people, I know John Blevins, the chief engineer of the Space Launch System, the rocket, he's ready. I've talked to him just yesterday, and they are all prepared. And if any small thing that they think could be a …”
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Space missions are thrilling yet fraught with risks, as astronauts prepare for unprecedented journeys beyond Earth. Butch Wilmore shares insights from his experiences, highlighting the importance of rigorous training and teamwork in overcoming challenges. He emphasizes that, despite the dangers, preparation ensures safety and success in the high-stakes world of space exploration.
“… return to the moon with crude on a fly around with the Artemis II mission. that's due to launch at the beginning of April. Mike, you obviously know NASA inside out, but now you're on the commercial side of the industry. How big of a deal is this? This is a huge deal, maybe one of the biggest in the agency's history. And my head is still spinning, which isn't necessarily a bad thing that the alacrity that we've seen Jared move with, it wasn't just announcements that we got last week. It was RFIs and RFPs. We're seeing real movement. And while this may even be difficult for industry to respond to …”
“And right now, the agency is preparing for this return to the moon with crude on a fly around with the Artemis II mission. that's due to launch at the beginning of April. Mike, you obviously know NASA inside out, but now you're on the commercial side of the industry. How big of a deal is this? This is a huge deal, maybe one of the biggest in the agency's history. And my head is still spinning, which isn't necessarily a bad thing that the alacrity that we've seen Jared move with, it wasn't just announcements that we got last week. It was RFIs and RFPs. We're seeing real movement. And while this may even be difficult for industry to respond to all of this at once, you can feel the difference in energy moving forward. And also, as someone who's been a lunar advocate, not only at NASA, but in the private sector before that, I think it's wonderful to see the focus on the moon. Lunar base is absolutely what we need to do. A year ago, we were kind of still in a Mars-Moon debate, and I think …”
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The Artemis II mission is a monumental step for NASA, marking a pivotal shift in focus towards lunar exploration, which is seen as the right decision over Mars for now.
“… after many years of inactivity and dysfunction, which was largely the result of deliberate sabotage, most recently by the Obama administration, NASA is about to achieve another major milestone, something that's never been done before. That's the plan. on Wednesday evening at 524 p.m. Central Time as part of the Artemis II mission, which will last 10 days, four astronauts, three Americans and one Canadian, will travel in the Orion spacecraft to the far side of the moon, reaching roughly 4,700 miles beyond the Earth. That's farther into deep space than any crew has gone before in the history …”
“… sign that we had taken the lead in the space race over the communists. We were the superior country, therefore we were producing superior results, results that were unprecedented at the time, and everyone could see that. A little over 57 years later, after many years of inactivity and dysfunction, which was largely the result of deliberate sabotage, most recently by the Obama administration, NASA is about to achieve another major milestone, something that's never been done before. That's the plan. on Wednesday evening at 524 p.m. Central Time as part of the Artemis II mission, which will last 10 days, four astronauts, three Americans and one Canadian, will travel in the Orion spacecraft to the far side of the moon, reaching roughly 4,700 miles beyond the Earth. That's farther into deep space than any crew has gone before in the history of humanity. And when they return, they'll enter the atmosphere at around 25,000 miles per hour, which is the record for the fastest reentry speed of a crewed vessel ever in history. So these are, objectively speaking, historic achievements. It's historic that NASA is even attempting this. The overwhelming majority of people alive today have never …”
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The Artemis missions are pivotal, but the complexity and delays of SpaceX's Lunar Lander highlight the challenges of returning to the Moon.
The Artemis II mission challenges the nihilistic perspective that humanity's future is bleak and demonstrates a commitment to advancing space exploration despite significant risks.
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Artemis II represents a pivotal shift from merely reaching the Moon to proving humanity can live in space, marking a new era of exploration.
“… is always surprising to people, we talk about asteroids, everybody says like, oh, that's sci-fi, you can't mine an asteroid. This is literally a NASA mission that went out and mined an asteroid. This is Ben, it was run by a guy named Dante Loretta, worked on it for 22 years. He's an advisor to us. And this went out to a different type of asteroid than we want to go to and took a sample of it and brought it back to Earth. This sample returned about I think about a year and a half ago A couple of members of the team are on our staff here And they got a whole bunch of information about this …”
“and mine it for its resources. Walk us through this video we're seeing here. I think one thing that is always surprising to people, we talk about asteroids, everybody says like, oh, that's sci-fi, you can't mine an asteroid. This is literally a NASA mission that went out and mined an asteroid. This is Ben, it was run by a guy named Dante Loretta, worked on it for 22 years. He's an advisor to us. And this went out to a different type of asteroid than we want to go to and took a sample of it and brought it back to Earth. This sample returned about I think about a year and a half ago A couple of members of the team are on our staff here And they got a whole bunch of information about this asteroid What super important about that mission to us though is it updated the models for how we look at asteroids So it helped us understand the types that are in the solar system. And what are we seeing here? What is that machine or satellite? Is that your actual miner that we see there? What you're seeing here is maybe, look, I was in elementary …”
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NASA's recent asteroid mission revealed that mining asteroids is not just sci-fi; it's a viable future with a potential $105 million payoff per mission. By using lasers to extract materials and sorting them with magnetism, companies like Astroforge aim to tap into resources close to Earth, with over 600,000 near-Earth asteroids now cataloged. This groundbreaking approach could revolutionize resource acquisition in space.
“… And losing a fifth thruster, I don't know what's going to happen because this is the mindset, the way it's bred into us in aviation and certainly at NASA. We're always looking to the next worst failure. What if? And I'm even thinking, what if we lose calm? What am I going to do if we lose communication with the ground? Because we have to dock. We're in that window of if we don't dock with the control, I feel I'm not sure we can do a deal with burn and get back to Earth in this. It's, you know, in the moment, I'm not sure we can. These are the thoughts that are going through my mind. We have to …”
“… want that. Very challenging. What if we lose a fifth thruster? It's going through my mind. If we lose a fifth thruster, will I be able to control? I don't know. I've never, we never even dreamed up this scenario. I just know what I feel in my hands. And losing a fifth thruster, I don't know what's going to happen because this is the mindset, the way it's bred into us in aviation and certainly at NASA. We're always looking to the next worst failure. What if? And I'm even thinking, what if we lose calm? What am I going to do if we lose communication with the ground? Because we have to dock. We're in that window of if we don't dock with the control, I feel I'm not sure we can do a deal with burn and get back to Earth in this. It's, you know, in the moment, I'm not sure we can. These are the thoughts that are going through my mind. We have to dock. If we don't dock, I'm not sure we can. This is going to turn out well.”
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Flying the spacecraft is the ultimate experience for NASA astronauts, but spacewalks hold their own special allure. In this segment, a former shuttle pilot shares his journey as the first pilot to conduct a spacewalk, detailing the intense mental focus required and the thrill of floating in the vacuum of space. He reflects on the unique challenges and the rigorous safety protocols that ensure astronauts don't become lost in space.
“but how about that crazy uh another one nasa has successfully kicked an asteroid off course in an Earth defense test. I saw this. This happened like a few years ago, but they just released the information. That's right. Hallelujah. So they only release it because they now know that we're good? Did it take them a few years to know for sure that it worked? The DART mission, the Double Asteroid Redirection Test, successfully changed the path of the asteroid moonlet Dimorphos. It was coming …”
“but how about that crazy uh another one nasa has successfully kicked an asteroid off course in an Earth defense test. I saw this. This happened like a few years ago, but they just released the information. That's right. Hallelujah. So they only release it because they now know that we're good? Did it take them a few years to know for sure that it worked? The DART mission, the Double Asteroid Redirection Test, successfully changed the path of the asteroid moonlet Dimorphos. It was coming kind of this way, but they shifted it The experiment proves that kinetic impact smashing a spacecraft into an asteroid could affect its path and its effective strategy to protect Earth. I mean, this is a small one, so we can't say there are no big ones. But France 24 with that story. I'm a big France 24 guy. Subscribe to that. That's good to know. …”
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In this hilarious segment, the hosts discuss NASA's successful asteroid deflection mission, questioning if it took years to confirm they weren't just winging it. They then pivot to the absurdity of using candy as a placebo for sleep, joking about how a mini chocolate chip might work better than actual sleep aids. The comedic banter and relatable anecdotes make this a must-listen!
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NASA has successfully launched the Artemis II mission, marking a significant step in its efforts to return humans to the Moon. This mission involves orbiting the Moon and is a precursor to future manned lunar landings. The success of Artemis II is crucial for advancing NASA's lunar exploration goals.
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