Starship performs their 6th Test Flight a month after their 5th - and it was.....BANANAS! That's right we are breaking down IFT6, with our (almost) LIVE reaction to the launch! We started recording during Starship's Reentry, so you catch our reaction live to that. It was a great day for data! The Starship team's have pulled off the practically impossible and soft landed both the Super Heavy Booster & Starship. We're not quite sure what survived, but that's space development! The world's most powerful rocket took another big step forward - expect more of these launches soon!

We also share our thoughts on the Space Economy, Lowering the cost to Access Space, Space Progress, and Heat Tile Protection required for the insanity of atmospheric reentry for spacecraft with human crew. We'd love to hear about your reaction to Starship IFT6 - email us at todayinspacepodcast@gmail.com or DM us on social media!

Otter.AI's Summary of the episode:

"The Starship IFT6 test flight successfully lifted off at 5 PM Central Time, with all 33 Raptor engines functioning. The booster performed a boost-back burn and landed offshore due to a tower issue. The starship, carrying a zero-G banana and a Starlink Pez dispenser, re-entered at 26,700 km/h, testing aggressive angles of attack. Despite some flap charring, the landing was soft. The flight marked SpaceX's second successful full lift-off and booster recovery. The test underscored the importance of rapid iteration and data gathering for future human spaceflight missions, including the Artemis III moon landing and potential Mars missions by 2026."

Topics:

Starship IFT6, test flight, Zero G banana, Artemis mission, space economy, reusability, Starlink satellites, hurricane relief, booster recovery, hot stage separation, aggressive reentry, heat distribution, plasma buildup, soft landing, SpaceX achievements

Sources:

Full Starship IFT6 launch https://x.com/SpaceX/status/1857841326542434339
Starship Reentry-Landing clip https://x.com/SpaceX/status/1859010302819684368

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction
00:35 Starship IFT6 Test Flight Overview
02:07 Space Economy and Reusability
04:23 Test Flight Breakdown and Success
06:10 Challenges and Future Plans
10:45 Re-Entry and Thermodynamics
14:33 Final Approach and Landing

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Welcome back for another episode of Today In Space! This week we're exploring the next phase of AG3D, our 3D printing lab where we bring ideas into reality. Enter - the Part Detective, where you can book us on the case of your next 3D printed part mystery! What if the crew of Apollo 13 were able to 3D print the square filter adapter for the round hole of the spacecraft? There's so much that 3D printing can do in our near Space Future, and we've been training to be a part of that team! In the meantime - you can take advantage of our almost decade of experience in 3D printing challenging parts successful.

From novice to seasoned engineer - we're here to help you bring your parts into reality with 3D printing! Book a 30 minute meeting with us today at ag3d-printing.com & let's solve your next 3D printing mystery together

Keywords: 3D printing, part detective, AG3D printing, space industry, Apollo 13, custom logo holder, fidget spinner, engineering component, 3D printing challenges, space missions, SpaceX, Relativity Space, aerospace companies, technology, additive manufacturing, small business

Timestamps:
00:00 Intro to the Part Detective
00:41 My Background and Passion for 3D Printing
02:28 The Role of 3D Printing in Space Missions
05:06 Examples of 3D Printing Projects
06:06 Balancing Work & Passions
08:39 How the Part Detective Works
08:59 Examples of Part Detective Services
11:56 Benefits of Using the Part Detective
13:58 Are you ready to solve your next 3D Printing mystery?

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Welcome to another episode of the podcast! On this episode, I'm sharing my thoughts on AI. Specifically, the tools I actually use with some practical-use metrics to show how it's helping me (the individual) do more and spend more time in my creative zone and less time doing things I dont like.

I also share my thoughts on AI, and some fundamental beliefs I use to guide my adoption of it. The idea of this episode to give you some real world examples of how AI benefits me, in the hopes it helps you look at AI as a tool and not the enemy. Then I'll close out with my how I think people should use it and when NOT to use AI. At the end, I share thoughts on how AI could be used in Space to help humanity travel the final frontier

Keywords: AI tools, creativity enablement, AI metrics, AI future, AI understanding, AI benefits, AI challenges, AI productivity, AI transcription, AI editing, AI brainstorming, AI cost-benefit, AI integration, AI limitations, AI potential

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction to AI and Personal Use
01:25 Understanding AI and Its Evolution
04:13 AI as a Creative Partner
08:18 Specific AI Tools and Their Benefits
11:16 ChatGPT and Its Applications
13:46 Otter.ai and Auto.ai for Efficiency
17:12 Opus.ai for Social Media Promotion
27:40 AI Tools Metrics and Cost-Benefit Analysis
30:35 AI in the Space Future and Final Thoughts

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This week, we welcome Ethan Siegel on the podcast! Our guest, author of "Infinite Cosmos," discusses his STEM origin story from a curious child with a telescope to a renowned astrophysicist and science communicator. He recounts his educational path, including his PhD from the University of Florida and postdoctoral work at the University of Arizona.

Siegel emphasizes the importance of curiosity and overcoming crises in career choices. He highlights the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) as a revolutionary tool for understanding the universe's early stages. Siegel's book, "Infinite Cosmos: Visions from the James Webb Space Telescope," explores JWST's discoveries, including the earliest galaxies and the formation of supermassive black holes. He calls for continued investment in space telescopes to uncover more cosmic mysteries.

For all you Big Bang Theory fans (the theory, not the show) Ethan showcases just how JWST & Hubble have helped us understand how the universe looks and now, thanks to Webb, how the early universe grew up! From black holes, to dark matter, and the early universe - there's plenty here for the astrophysics junkies & the space newbies. Make sure to check out Ethan's book here: https://amzn.to/48gg6xh

https://www.forbes.com/sites/startswithabang/

https://bigthink.com/people/ethansiegel/

Topics:
James Webb Space Telescope, Ethan Siegel, astrophysicist journey, science communication, early universe, dark matter, pulsar timing, cosmic inflation, supermassive black holes, Orion Nebula, Fomalhaut system, discovery potential, National Geographic book, perfect launch, science outreach

Timestamps:

00:00 Ethan Siegel's Journey to Becoming an Astrophysicist
03:37 Ethan's Education and Early Career in Astrophysics
14:54 Navigating Career Crises and Choosing a Path Forward
19:12 Ethan's Early Universe Research Focus and Contributions
34:07 The Role of Curiosity and Continuous Learning
38:55 The impact of James Webb Space Telescope
52:58 Key Discoveries and Surprises from JWST
55:58 The Future of Space Telescopes and Cosmology
01:00:38 Closing Thoughts and Final Advice

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Hey there Space Fam we’re back for another episode of Today In Space! We need to review SpaceX’s historic success of Starship’s Flight Test 5, which happened just this past Sunday on October 13th, 2024. They made the impossible possible and gave us a glimpse of what our future looks like going back to the Moon, on to Mars in 2026, and beyond in the future of human space travel. Let's dive right in!

This week we review some of the top facts from the mission in a lightning round, and then share a launch and landing breakdown! We close with some thoughts after Flight Test 5 showed us the impossible is quite possible, and this had me thinking about the first humans to touchdown on Mars and how Starship will change how we think about the crew selected for such an adventure.

Topics:

Starship launch, super heavy booster, liquid oxygen, methane plumes, hot stage separation, Mechazilla catch, 33 Raptor engines, propellant load, Starbase Texas, regulatory approval, boost back burn, lifting lugs, stainless steel, Mars missions, skilled labor

Sources:

https://www.spacex.com/updates/

https://x.com/ELGR3CO/status/1842607356611563936

https://www.spacevoyaging.com/news/2024/10/13/starship-completes-its-fifth-test-flight-demonstrating-booster-catch/

https://www.spacex.com/launches/mission/?missionId=starship-flight-5

https://x.com/spacex/status/1845152255944819015?s=46&t=CTA3xJCHFoY9hV9qgrj4Jw

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction
01:41 Starship IFT5 Facts Lightning Round
03:05 Details around Launch of Starship & Super Heavy Catch
04:42 Launch Breakdown: Challenges & Successes
07:50 Thoughts on Starship after successful flight test 5
13:47 How Starship will change the game is space
16:15 Closing thoughts and outlook for a fantastic future

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We're back to start October for a Space Update!

This week on Episode 359:

• Crew-9 successfully docked with the space station, marking a significant milestone for the Commercial Crew Program as Crew Dragon acts as backup to bring Suni & Butch home in Early 2025
• Astronomy news | Comet C/2023-A3 Atlas is now visible, with its brightness increasing as it approaches perihelion (best time might be the last two weeks of October!)
• SpaceX's Starlink is aiding hurricane-affected areas (Hurricane Helene) with free internet services.
• Starship is assembled for Test Flight 5 and awaiting FAA approval for its fifth test flight.
  • My thoughts on SpaceX & the FAA
• Heading to NYCC to compete in Veefriends TCG Championship!

Topics:

Crew 9, Starliner drama, Commercial Crew Program, visible comet, Comet a3, Starlink satellites, Hurricane Helene, SpaceX Starship, FAA approval, Mars mission, New York Comic Con, VeeFriends TCG, trading cards, cosplay, space update

Sources:

https://earthsky.org/space/comet-c-2023-a3-sep-oct-2024-tsuchinshan-atlas/

https://www.space.com/comet-tsuchinshan-atlas-brightening-perihelion-how-to-see

https://www.instagram.com/veefriendscards/p/DAYzKQeOdcJ/

https://www.spacex.com/updates/

https://x.com/ELGR3CO/status/1842607356611563936

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction
00:47 No more 'stranded Astronauts' Crew 9 at Space Station!
02:49 Astronomy news: Comet Atlas (A3) Visible in October!
05:40 SpaceX's Starlink and Hurricane Helene Releif
07:56 Starship and FAA Regulations
13:50 New York Comic Con and VeeFriends TCG Championship!

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Alex G. Orphanos

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On this week's episode we are joined by John Conafay, the CEO & Co-Founder of Integrate to share his STEM Origin story and chat with us about the company. Integrate is touted as the only program management tool built specifically for multi-team hardware development. Another way of saying it could be that Integrate is bringing all of the various hardware teams involved in launching a rocket to space under one platform.

The overlapping timelines of each piece of hardware on that rocket is a daunting task, especially when more than one thing goes wrong. Going to space is not just technically hard, it's a web of decisions that all need to go right - and it's not being looked at as fully or strategically as even the most Space Hardcore might think!

John and his team at Integrate are working to solve this problem by bringing all of these hardware teams into one program management tool. One timeline, everyone's needs, one source of truth. Which, if done well, could help reduce many potential mistakes and stressful time management issues last second. Reducing these "easy human mistakes" with program management can make space travel more successful, cost less, and reduce a lot of baseline risk. At the end of the day, what's a rocket launch other than a string of risky decisions that need to go right in order to get to space?

We'd love to know what YOU think! Let us know in the comments below or by emailing us at todayinspacepodcast@gmail.com.

Topics:

space, industry, company, building, hardware, work, launch, integrate, risk, mission, sales, spacex, satellites, small launch, punk, entrepreneur, business, hardware integration, mission planning

Sources:

https://integrate.co/

https://blog.integrate.co/why-the-price-discrepancy-between-integrate-and-jira-d793dafd5b6d

Timestamps:

00:00 John Conafay Introduction & Background & What Integrate is all about
02:14 What is Business Development and Sales....in Space?
12:28 Challenges in the Space Industry today
15:42 Integrate's Role in Space Industry Collaboration
19:10 You need someone else to go to space - it's inherently Teamwork driven
26:14 John's Space Industry Origin Story
33:06 John's creative/entreprenureal Origin Story
41:52 When did you recognize the problem that Integrate was made to solve?
48:42 What excites you about the future of Space Travel?
55:18 Closing Thoughts & Motivation

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On this episode, we're breaking down the Polaris Dawn Mission after the Crew of 4 has returned safely from their 5-Day mission & 1st Commercial Spacewalk! If you wanted a quick catch up of everything Polaris Dawn - we got you covered. We'll start with a mission overview, and discuss the Human Spaceflight records broken, the scientific research done, the details of the spacewalk, reentry & splashdown recovery, and what we think are the significance and impact of the mission!

A great episode to get caught up! Let us know what you think in the comments or email us at todayinspacepodcast@gmail.com

Topics:

spacex, space, crew, astronauts, polaris dawn, spacewalk, spacesuit, EVA, nasa, human spaceflight, earth, launch,, science, research, falcon 9, crew dragon

Sources:

https://polarisprogram.com/dawn/

https://x.com/PolarisProgram

Timestamps:

00:00 Polaris Dawn Mission Overview
02:34 Breaking Human Spaceflight Records
04:51 Scientific Research and Spacewalk Details
06:47 Re-Entry and Recovery Process
08:59 Public Engagement and Future Plans
11:33 Significance and Impact of the Mission
16:09 Final Thoughts and Closing Remarks

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