SpaceX Starship Flight Test 2 - Was it Successful? | IFT 2 Breakdown and IFT 1 Comparison | The Future of Human Spaceflight?

In this week's episode, Alex shares some of his Florida vacation and the 'magic' of branding and storytelling at both Disney and Universal Studio Themeparks. Alex also shares his rotten luck with catching Rocket launches while in Florida...and its not for a lack of launches either! It's also been over a year with our Vespera Telescope so it's time for a recap on what we've learned and what's stuck out so far.

This week's Thought from an Engineer is: Why do Nebulas in my telescope appear SO BIG while the galaxies appears SO SMALL? 

Here's to building a fantastic future, for all of humanity! 

Topics from the episode:
telescope, space, podcast, florida, learned, galaxies, great, launches, nebulas, supernova, mind, whirlpool galaxy, galaxy, engineers, picture, scrubs, rocket launch, star, share, magic We'd love to know your thoughts and questions! 

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SOURCES:

https://www.britannica.com/place/Canis-Major-Dwarf-Galaxy

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Timestamps: 
00:00 Introduction
01:30 Space exploration, theme parks, and branding. 
12:39 Theme parks, food allergies, and my bad luck with Florida rocket launches. 
13:53 Why do Nebulas look SO BIG and Galaxies look SO SMALL in our telescope?
17:05 Telescope capabilities and galaxy size.
21:41 Space exploration and the scale of the universe.

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Here's to building a fantastic future - and continued progress in Space (and humanity)!

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Alex G. Orphanos

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This episode was recorded live while watching the Intuitive Machines-1 (IM-1) moon landing on February 22, 2024 around 6PM. Alex shares his live reaction and thoughts while the NOVA Command team in Houston, TX intiates landing sequence and then troubleshoots the signal after the landing attempt.

Is the lander ok? Will the signal get better? That's for the future. Right now, we were just excited to be able to watch the first Lunar landing attempt by the US since 1972 for Apollo 17. It's been a while, but one thing is for sure - it's the new Moon Era and the is finally making large strides at lunar activity. 

Alex shares his thoughts at the end of the broadcast about how the original Space Race and this new Space Race (2.0?) are the same and very different. Can we use the last space race and what came from it, as an example for what we can expect with a thriving space program? Can we expect as much change in private companies as we saw with NASA after Apollo 11? All we know is we're excited to be living in the multiverse that has us shooting for the moon again. 

Here's to building a fantastic future, for all of humanity! 

Topics from the episode:
moon lander, nasa, space, odysseus, moon landing, mission, nova c, communications, launch, teamwork, payloads, people, lunar lander, land, moon landings, company, process, intuitive machines We'd love to know your thoughts and questions! 

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SOURCES:

LIVE Mission Feed we used for Launch Hangout: https://www.youtube.com/live/Dg2ffigGcYM?si=V9GRxZvdBtNuSvPB&t=4639

https://www.intuitivemachines.com/post/intuitive-machines-lunar-lander-encapsulated-and-scheduled-for-launch https://www.jaxa.jp/press/2024/01/20240125-4_j.html

https://www.intuitivemachines.com/im-1 

https://www.nasa.gov/news-release/nasa-announces-new-partnerships-for-commercial-lunar-payload-delivery-services/

https://www.nasa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/np-2023-12-016-jsc-clps-im-press-kit-web-508.pdf?emrc=ac5e9

The 'Topics from the episode' above and the timestamps below for the episode were generated using AI (otter.ai) by running the audio through it's process. 

Timestamps: 
00:00 What is the IM-1 Lunar landing mission and its significance? 
08:16 Moon landing communication challenges and solutions.
12:35 Alex talks about Space exploration and career opportunities
18:09 "Mission director confirms equipment is on surface, transmitting. Amazing!"
24:16 NASA's partnership with private companies to return to the moon.
28:19 The Space Conundrum: Space Race duality, lunar landing, and its impact on humanity.  -------------

------------- Here's to building a fantastic future - and continued progress in Space (and humanity)!

Spread Love, Spread Science 
Alex G. Orphanos

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On this episode, Alex shares his thoughts on the latest Lunar Lander attempt by NASA with the IM-1 Mission. Intuitive Machine's is providing the NOVA C lunar lander as part of the CLPS program, where NASA funded commercial contracts to build out the Artemis Infrastructure around the Moon. There's no internet on the moon yet...not even running water. So there's alot to do, and this IM-1 mission aims to help NASA and multiple commercial payloads.

But first, we need a successful SpaceX Falcon 9 launch to Lunar Orbit and then a soft landing. Alex shares thoughts about how treacherous landing on the Moon is, how important it is that we build infrastructure around the Moon, and why this NOVA C lander could be a game-changer for progress in space. 

It's also a rare Space Valentine's Day so we made a multicolor 3D printed Mission Patch Valentine for the IM-1 mission. We discuss the upgrade of multicolor 3D printing, and how Alex sees 3D printing playing a HUGE role in the future of human spaceflight. Including, what can be done now to help prepare us on future missions while we're still here on Earth.

Let us know in the comments or email us todayinspacepodcast@gmail.com

Topics from the episode:

moon, space, lander, mission, nasa, 3dprinter, payloads, 3dprinting, build, lunar lander, launch, spacex, falcon9, lab, podcast, intuitive machines

We'd love to know your thoughts and questions!
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SOURCES:

https://www.intuitivemachines.com/post/intuitive-machines-lunar-lander-encapsulated-and-scheduled-for-launch

https://www.jaxa.jp/press/2024/01/20240125-4_j.html

https://www.intuitivemachines.com/im-1

https://www.nasa.gov/news-release/nasa-announces-new-partnerships-for-commercial-lunar-payload-delivery-services/

https://www.nasa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/np-2023-12-016-jsc-clps-im-press-kit-web-508.pdf?emrc=ac5e9

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On this episode, Alex opens the podcast with a quick run through (~4 min) of some of the Space Launches to look out for in February (SpaceX, Japan, India, NASA, Rocket Lab). We deep dive on NASA's PACE Mission, flying onboard a SpaceX Falcon9 rocket NET 1:33AM ET 2/8/24 (only a few hours after this podcast is released). We discuss what the mission is, what the payloads are, and why that science will be critical for understanding the water cycle on Earth and the climate changes that come from it. 

Alex closes the episode out with another 'Human Factor' segment, where we discuss the deep topic of WHO ARE YOU? But more importantly, how learning about yourself you can help you find a career that fits your strengths and fills you with purpose. The lucky ones know early on what they are good at, while most of us (myself included) had to try a lot of things to know what we "don't like". I share a story of when I realized that the typical Aerospace Engineer role wasn't for me, even though that was my whole identity at the time. 

What did you learn about yourself that really helped you in your career/job? Are you still searching for your ideal job/field? What jobs/careers/positions have you tried that you DIDN'T like?

Let us know in the comments or email us todayinspacepodcast@gmail.com

Topics from the episode:

aerospace, space, work, learn, talk, launch, aerospace engineer, mission, factor, human, polar, falcon, team, understanding, ocean, engineer

We'd love to know your thoughts and questions!
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SOURCES:

https://pace.oceansciences.org/mission.htm

https://pace.oceansciences.org/oci.htm

https://pace.oceansciences.org/spexone.htm

https://pace.oceansciences.org/harp2.htm

https://svs.gsfc.nasa.gov/4700#section_credits

NASA PACE Launch/SpaceX Falcon9 
https://www.youtube.com/live/AtP0upSa_pU?si=16r5Gbd7FLTuqYcB

ClydeSpace 3U Double Deployable Solar Panel test in vacuum chamber
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGpCRWlZUXc

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On this episode, we remember the 3 year journey of the Ingenuity Helicopter on Mars, which now has a broken rotor and is unable to fly safely anymore. We discuss how influential the Martian Helicopter was by obliterating it's original 30-day life span and providing miles of coverage inside of Jezero Crater. We discuss some facts on the first powered flight on another world, and close up with a discussion around the Wright Brothers and how influential their R&D efforts were to a young, eager to learn Engineer (me!). 

Come for the Ingenuity drone talk, and stay for the Space Storytime! Thank for joining us, and welcome to Today In Space

Topics from the episode:

work, flying, space, ingenuity, helicopter, podcast, flight, mars, 3dprinting, drone, rover, Jezero crater, wright brothers, r&d, class

We'd love to know your thoughts and questions!
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SOURCES:

https://mars.nasa.gov/news/9540/after-three-years-on-mars-nasas-ingenuity-helicopter-mission-ends/

https://www.thomasedison.org/edison-quotes

https://airandspace.si.edu/multimedia-gallery/5806hjpg

https://airandspace.si.edu/explore/stories/researching-wright-way#aerodynamics

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Alex G. Orphanos

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On this episode we speak with Madison C. Feehan, the founder of Space Copy and Moon Trades. She has a background in lunar instrument development, global open science programs, and is a member of Women in Aerospace Canada. She’s also been an External Peer Reviewer and Executive Panelist for NASA since she was in high school. 

Topics from the episode:

space, ai, industry, entrepreneurship, nasa, printing, artemis, science, lunar, moon, 3dprinting, working, process, integrate, create

Madison share's her wealth of knowledge for space and entrepeneurship and its great to meet people in the industry (and at NASA) who are actually making it happen. We dive into the world of space tech, additive manufacturing, and space business with a glimspe at what our possible future holds in the final frontier (and on Earth)!

Are you excited to see 3D printed habitats on the moon? What could we solve on Earth with 3D printing technology like this?

We'd love to know your thoughts and questions!
Email us at todayinspacepodcast@gmail.com

SOURCES:

https://www.spacecopy.com

https://ceoweekly.com/space-copy-and-moon-trades-shaping-the-future-of-space-technology/

https://www.moontrades.org/

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In the second episode of 2024, we went hard and produced a list of the 24 things to look out for in Space this year. Is my voice sore from this recording? Yes. Am I still excited for what's to come? OF COURSE!

There are 8 groups of what to expect in 2024: Lunar, Space Station, Orbital Human Spaceflight, Deep Space, Payloads/Sats, Space Flyers, Astronomy, and Rocket Technology.

We even added updates to this list as we were editing, since NASA released their new Artemis plan and the Vulcan took flight with CERT-1 and the Peregrine Lander saga is underway.

We'd love to know what YOU are looking forward to in Space for 2024! Let us know in the comments or by emailing us at todayinspacepodcast@gmail.com.

REVISION (01/13/24) We have corrected our original recording where we incorrectly mentioned that NASA's VIPER Rover would be on the same Astrobotics Peregrine Lander that won't make it to the moon. VIPER will take a Falcon Heavy and Astrobotic's Griffin Lander to the moon. While delays are still possible, they are two seperate landers from the same lunar lander technology company.

Lunar Missions:

1. Starship Development
2. VIPER Rover for NASA
3. Lunar Trailblazer for NASA
4. PRIME-1 for NASA
5. Peregrine Lander from Astrobotics
6. Vulcan Rocket from ULA
7. Intuitive Machines LM-1 Lunar Lander

Orbital Human Spaceflight:

8. Artemis 2 (now delayed)
9. Polaris Dawn

Space Flyer Missions:

10. Virgin Galactic/Blue Origin New Shepard Karman Line Flights
11. NXTGEN Astronaut selection?!

Deep Space:

12. Europa Clipper
13. ESA's HERA mission to analyze DART impact

Mars:

14. JAXA's Martian Moon eXploration Mission (MMX) - now delayed

Space Station:

15. Sierra Space's Dreamchaser to take flight
16. Boeing Starliner to complete Commercial Crew Program Development
17. Axiom-3: 1st All-European Commercial Flight to ISS

Payloads/Sats:

18. Amazon's Project Kuiper Satellite Internet constellation ramps deployment
19. More National Security/Secret Launches to be expected

Rocket Technologies:

20. Blue Origin New Glenn Heavy Rocket
21. India's steady increase in Spaceflight in 2024
22. Terran-R | Reusable 3D printed rocket developmeny by Relativity Space
23. Rocket Lab to continue it's US/New Zealand launch cadence and develop Satellites

Astronomy:

24. The Great American Eclipse 2024: Total Solar Eclipse 

Sources:

• https://spacenews.com/ulas-next-rocket-to-be-named-vulcan/
• https://www.space.com/spacex-2024-starship-starlink-launches
• https://www.nasa.gov/mission/artemis-ii/
• https://europa.nasa.gov/
• https://science.nasa.gov/mission/viper
• https://science.nasa.gov/mission/viper/in-depth
• https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/missions/lunar-trailblazer
• https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/the-peregrine-lunar-lander-may-not-make-it-to-the-moon/ar-AA1mEXCN
• https://www.intuitivemachines.com/post/intuitive-machines-im-1-lunar-mission-launch-update
• https://www.nasa.gov/mission/polar-resources-ice-mining-experiment-1-prime-1/
• https://www.mmx.jaxa.jp/en/
• https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/the-peregrine-lunar-lander-may-not-make-it-to-the-moon/ar-AA1mEXCN
• https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/nation/2024/01/08/ula-vulcan-rocket-launch/72147150007/
• https://www.blueorigin.com/new-glenn
• https://www.greatamericaneclipse.com/
• https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/three-launches-in-q1-isro-s-24-plan-101703183805729.html
• https://nextspaceflight.com/launches/?page=2&search=
• https://www.relativityspace.com/terran-r
• https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/innovation-at-amazon/what-is-amazon-project-kuiper
• https://latteluxurynews.com/2023/12/08/virgin-galactic-nxtgen-astronaut-program/
• https://duckduckgo.com/?q=axiom+3&t=brave&ia=web
• https://www.cbsnews.com/news/total-solar-eclipse-2024-last-chance-see-us-20-years-nasa/
• https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/missions/lunar-trailblazer

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Alex G. Orphanos

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For the first episode of 2024 (Happy New Year!) we're diving into the Human Factor to talk about Confidence vs. Ego. A perfect topic as we all look to make improvments in our lives with "new year new you" vibes. What keeps you honest and on goal when things get tough? What keeps you from continuing your goals for the 'new you'? It's Confidence! (or is it Ego?).

We share our advice on how to navigate that by "checking your Confidence LVLs". To us, confidence can't be a "yes or no" thing, otherwise you end up using Ego to compensate because no one is ever 100% confident. So let's learn to manage risk and build our confidence starting with being honest about what we "actually" know vs. what we actually don't know. And then, going after it and learning!

I'm no psychology or behavior expert but I am a human being striving for growth and self-improvement. So we're learning and we hope you join us and share your questions and what you know! We're looking to have actual experts about being a human being on the podcast to share what they know so we can all learn.

If you know anyone who's an expert in 'humans' that you'd like to see on the podcast - email us at todayinspacepodcast@gmail.com!

SOURCES:

 https://humanresearchroadmap.nasa.gov/Documents/IRP_Rev-Current.pdf

https://www.statisticshowto.com/probability-and-statistics/statistics-definitions/confidence-level/

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On Part TWO of our two-parter episode with Matt Schricker of @Bostronomy - we dig deeper into Astronomy, Astrophotography, and Telescopes. Matt shares his Astronomy on Instagram and TikTok but also has a creative style that we enjoy very much in his content. We also chat about the human experience of stargazing and how even your position on the planet can change your whole outlook on constellations!

If you ever wondered about Astronomy and whether you could get into it OR if you ever thought it was too complicated - LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE! Some very down to Earth space-talk with two guys from Boston drinking some cold adult beverages and chatting about life and the "space condundrum". A perfect getaway for the holiday travel (and an escape from the holiday stess). 

Please enjoy this episode with Matt Schricker and make sure to follow him @Bostronomy on Instagram and TikTok

The credit for this episode's 'Astronomy Pic of the Week' goes to Matt Schricker! Our first guest Astropicture

• The Pleiades, an Open Cluster located 400 lightyears away in the constellation Taurus
• Matt captured over 24 hours of exposure for this image, exposing so much of the gas surrounding these famous star cluster that spans 15 lightyears across.
• The telescope used was a William Optics RedCat71
• I made some color enhancemens to the image post-process for this episode to bring out some holiday colors.

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Here's to building a fantastic future - and continued progress in Space (and humanity)!

Spread Love, Spread Science 
Alex G. Orphanos

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On this FIRST of a TWO PART episode, we have Matt Schricker of @Bostronomy on the show for a 'very Boston podcast' where we chat about Astronomy, Music, and Matt's STEM origin story. Matt shares his Astronomy on Instagram and TikTok but also has a creative style that we enjoy very much in his content. We dive into his origin story, being a Dad, his love of music (his band "Fever Dream" plays in Boston regularly), and the more human side of space and science. 

If you ever wondered about Astronomy and whether you could get into it OR if you ever thought it was too complicated - LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE! Some very down to Earth space-talk with two guys from Boston drinking some cold adult beverages and chatting about life and the "space condundrum". A perfect getaway for the holiday travel (and an escape from the holiday stess). 

We had so much fun space talking, this episode has a whole other episode! Part TWO coming out the week of Christmas so look out for it. In the meantime, enjoy this episode with Matt Schricker and make sure to follow him @Bostronomy on Instagram and TikTok

The credit for this episode's 'Astronomy Pic of the Week' goes to Matt Schricker! Our first guest Astropicture

• The Pleiades, an Open Cluster located 400 lightyears away in the constellation Taurus
• Matt captured over 24 hours of exposure for this image, exposing so much of the gas surrounding these famous star cluster that spans 15 lightyears across.
• The telescope used was a William Optics RedCat71

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Here's to building a fantastic future - and continued progress in Space (and humanity)!

Spread Love, Spread Science 
Alex G. Orphanos

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