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https://starshipshirts.com The SpaceX Starship Super Heavy rocket is a cutting-edge, fully reusable space vehicle designed by Elon Musk's private aerospace company, SpaceX. Combining two stages, the Starship as the upper stage and the Super Heavy as the booster, this colossal rocket is engineered to transport cargo and humans to destinations such as the Moon, Mars, and beyond. The Starship Super Heavy employs a multitude of advanced technologies, including stainless steel construction for enhanced durability and heat resistance, as well as the innovative Raptor engines which utilize methane and liquid oxygen as propellants. This groundbreaking rocket not only aims to revolutionize space travel with its reusability and cost-effectiveness, but also serves as a testament to human ingenuity and ambition in our quest to explore and inhabit the cosmos.

Discover the starship system from SpaceX, the fully reusable two-stage-to-orbit super heavy-lift launch vehicle. Powered by the world's most powerful rocket engines, the Raptor 2 engines, which are getting ready for a 33-engine static fire test soon. This system is composed of the Super Heavy booster stage and the advanced starship second stage. Stay on the cutting edge of space technology with this exciting development from SpaceX. #spacex #nasa #elonmusk ►► https://starshipshirts.com ►► https://discord.gg/dMXghpX ►► https://twitch.tv/spacenewspod ►► https://facebook.com/spacenewspod ►► https://patreon.com/spacenewspod ►► https://twitter.com/spacenewspod ►► https://instagram.com/thespacenewspod ►► https://gofund.me/0c6956f4

SpaceX’s Starship spacecraft and Super Heavy rocket – collectively referred to as Starship – represent a fully reusable transportation system designed to carry both crew and cargo to Earth orbit, the Moon, Mars and beyond. Starship will be the world’s most powerful launch vehicle ever developed, capable of carrying up to 150 metric tonnes fully reusable and 250 metric tonnes expendable.

Astrolab, a pioneering lunar rover developer, has joined forces with SpaceX, the trailblazing aerospace manufacturer and space transportation company. The partnership aims to transport Astrolab's first rover to the moon on a future SpaceX Starship flight. This ambitious collaboration signals a new chapter in lunar exploration, with both companies committed to pushing the boundaries of space travel. Astrolab's Flexible Logistics and Exploration (FLEX) rover is at the center of this groundbreaking venture. Scheduled to be carried as a payload on a SpaceX Starship lunar lander mission as early as mid-2026, the FLEX rover represents the first commercial contract SpaceX has signed for lunar cargo delivery. This partnership will likely pave the way for similar collaborations, fueling further advancements in space exploration.

In today's episode, we're diving into the world of commercial space travel, as Boeing faces yet another delay for their Starliner capsule's first mission carrying astronauts to space. The stakes are high as the company hopes to join SpaceX's Crew Dragon in providing NASA-approved rides to orbit. This delay comes amidst a series of setbacks and technical debates, and in this episode, we'll explore the details and implications of this development for Boeing, NASA, and the commercial space industry. Boeing's Starliner capsule, initially planned for an April launch, has now been postponed until at least the summer. This decision follows last-minute tests and technical debates, pushing the mission behind a private astronaut mission scheduled for May. The Starliner crewed mission represents a crucial moment for Boeing's space unit, as it aims to join SpaceX's Crew Dragon as the second NASA-approved vehicle for orbital missions. With the certification process taking longer than expect

All the socials > https://linktr.ee/stagezerostudios Blue Origin recently experienced an anomaly during its NS-23 uncrewed sub-orbital spaceflight mission of the New Shepard rocket, which launched on September 12, 2022. The flight was carrying the capsule RSS H.G. Wells and the propulsion module Tail 3, and involved thirty-six payloads, including eighteen funded by NASA's Flight Opportunities program. During the flight, the booster failed during max q, triggering the Crew Capsule escape system. This system functioned as designed and brought the capsule and its payloads to a safe landing at Launch Site One with no damage. The Propulsion Module, on the other hand, commanded a shutdown of the BE-3PM engine and followed an unpowered trajectory to impact within the defined flight safety analysis prediction, resulting in no danger to human life or property.

In this episode, we'll be discussing a recent report suggesting that a subsidiary of Saudi Arabia's investment fund and an Abu Dhabi investment firm are planning to participate in a multibillion-dollar funding round for SpaceX, Elon Musk's private space company. With SpaceX's valuation potentially reaching $140 billion, this would make it one of the largest privately-owned companies in the world by valuation. Join us as we unpack the implications of this investment and what it means for the future of SpaceX and the private space industry as a whole. We'll take a closer look at the company's recent achievements, from the impressive milestones of the Falcon 9 rocket to the ambitious plans for the Starship and Mars colonization. We'll also discuss the growing interest in the private space industry from the Middle East and the potential ethical considerations of accepting investments from these sources.

Researchers observing with NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope have pinpointed silicate cloud features in a distant planet’s atmosphere. The atmosphere is constantly rising, mixing, and moving during its 22-hour day, bringing hotter material up and pushing colder material down. The resulting brightness changes are so dramatic that it is the most variable planetary-mass object known to date. The team, led by Brittany Miles of the University of Arizona, also made extraordinarily clear detections of water, methane and carbon monoxide with Webb’s data, and found evidence of carbon dioxide. This is the largest number of molecules ever identified all at once on a planet outside our solar system. Cataloged as VHS 1256 b, the planet is about 40 light-years away and orbits not one, but two stars over a 10,000-year period. “VHS 1256 b is about four times farther from its stars than Pluto is from our Sun, which makes it a great target for Webb,” Miles said. “That means the planet’s light is not mixed with light from its

In this episode, we delve into the ambitious Polaris Dawn mission, set to launch in July 2023 on a Falcon 9 rocket. Led by Jared Isaacman, the mission features four commercial astronauts who will call a Crew Dragon capsule home for five days. With groundbreaking objectives like achieving the highest Earth orbit, hosting the first commercial spacewalk, testing in-space communications using Starlink, and conducting crucial scientific research, Polaris Dawn aims to advance space exploration while raising funds for St. Jude Children's Hospital. This mission marks the first of three in the Polaris Program, paving the way for further exploration and technological advancements in space travel.

NASA is set to invest nearly $1 billion in a tug to deorbit the International Space Station (ISS) at the end of the decade. The initiative is part of the agency's fiscal year 2024 budget proposal, aimed at providing redundancy and ensuring the safe disposal of the station. The budget outlines a 7.1% increase from 2023, totaling $27.2 billion. The ISS deorbit tug is one of the major new initiatives in NASA's 2024 budget proposal. It will be utilized for the final lowering of the station's orbit, ensuring reentry over the South Pacific. The agency first indicated its plans for the tug in August last year but offered few specifics about the vehicle. The project has been allocated $180 million in the budget, which NASA Associate Administrator for Space Operations, Kathy Lueders, describes as a "healthy start." While exact costs will depend on industry proposals, the agency estimates a total cost just under $1 billion.

China's first Mars rover, Zhurong, has not moved since September, according to NASA imagery released last month. Zhurong went into hibernation on May 18, 2022, to survive Mars' harsh winter and was expected to wake up around December. The rover remains stationary due to sand and dust covering its solar panels, which reduces its ability to transform sunlight into electricity. Chinese scientists are waiting for a signal from the rover, and sandstorms have hampered its ability to generate power. Zhurong's mission objectives include searching for evidence of water on Mars and investigating the planet's surface composition, regolith characteristics, and water-ice distribution. The rover is considered to have fulfilled its mission with an expected lifespan of 90 days. This is not the first time Zhurong has gone quiet; it lost contact with Earth for a month during a solar conjunction in October 2021. The China National Space Administration has not released any information on the current status of the

In this episode of The Space News Pod, we cover the safe return of NASA's SpaceX Crew-5 mission, which completed the agency's fifth commercial crew rotation mission to the International Space Station. The international crew of four spent 157 days in orbit, conducting critical science experiments and technology demonstrations that will help pave the way for our return to the Moon and future deep space missions. We discuss the crew's accomplishments during their mission, including the installation of new solar arrays and testing of hydroponic and aeroponic techniques to grow plants without soil. We also touch on the importance of innovation and the development of new technologies to support long-term human space exploration, as well as the role of the Commercial Crew Program in advancing spaceflight. Tune in to learn more about the successful return of the Crew-5 mission and its significance for the future of space exploration.

In this episode of the Space News Pod, we take a closer look at the recently released President’s Budget for Fiscal Year 2024 and what it means for the future of space exploration. From investments in lunar exploration and Mars sample return missions to Earth science and sustainability, aviation and space technology, and STEM education and outreach, NASA's plans are ambitious and far-reaching. Join us as we discuss the details of the budget proposal and how it will impact NASA's efforts to explore the mysteries of the universe and inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers. From the Artemis Generation to net-zero carbon emissions in aviation, there's a lot to explore in this exciting episode of the Space News Pod.

In this episode of the Space News Pod, we delve into NASA's Artemis program, its recent successful Artemis I flight test, and how it demonstrated NASA's readiness for human missions to the Moon. We also explore the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for the program, including its potential to inspire future generations and drive economic growth and innovation. Join us as we discuss the latest news and trends in space exploration.

The Starship system is a revolutionary rocket technology being developed by SpaceX. It is designed to be a fully reusable, two-stage-to-orbit super heavy-lift launch vehicle. This system is comprised of two stages: the first stage is a booster named Super Heavy, and the second stage is a spacecraft called "Starship". With its impressive capacity to carry payloads of up to 100 metric tons, the Starship system is expected to drastically reduce the cost of launching cargo and people into space.

In this episode, we dive into the world of space exploration and discuss the latest developments in SpaceX's Starship program. On March 10, 2023, SpaceX is set to conduct a significant test of its Starship program, involving the use of 33 Raptor 2 engines on Booster 7. The test is crucial for the Starship program as it will provide valuable data on the performance of the Raptor 2 engines and the Booster 7 in preparation for the upcoming orbital flight test. We discuss the significance of the Starship program and how it has opened up new possibilities for space exploration and research. We also talk about the challenges and setbacks that SpaceX has faced in developing the spacecraft, and how the company has persevered and continued to innovate. Join us as we explore the cutting edge of space exploration and discuss the future of space travel. We also examine the impact of the Starship program on the space industry and the potential for the spacecraft to establish a permanent human presence on Mars. Tune in to

This mission marked the second attempt to launch four people to the International Space Station (ISS) after an issue with the TEA-TEB engine ignition system scrubbed Monday’s attempt. To allow for continued American presence aboard the ISS, Axiom gave up a seat aboard Soyuz MS-18 in April 2021, allowing NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei to fly. Overall, the launch was a smooth countdown with no constraints from the vehicle or weather standpoints. SpaceX and NASA monitored weather along the eastern seaboard in case of an in-flight abort. The crew of four donned their spacesuits inside the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building ahead of the launch. Endeavour docked to the zenith docking port on the ISS’ Harmony module and will remain docked to the station for the duration of the mission. This allows it to be used as an “emergency lifeboat” should something go wrong while at the ISS.

The sale of United Launch Alliance (ULA), one of the world's most important rocket companies, may be imminent. Potential buyers have been contacted about the opportunity, and investment firm Morgan Stanley and consulting firm Bain & Company are managing the transaction. ULA was officially formed in 2005 as a merger of Lockheed Martin and Boeing's launch businesses, each taking a 50 percent stake, and has held a monopoly on launching national security missions. However, the emergence of SpaceX in the early 2010s disrupted ULA's profitable arrangement, and in recent years, SpaceX has dominated ULA in terms of cadence. FOLLOW STAGE ZERO PODCASTS ON SOCIAL  Space News Pod on Twitter -  https://twitter.com/spacenewspod  STAGE ZERO Podcasts on Patreon - https://patreon.com/stagezero ABOUT STAGE ZERO STAGE ZERO is the YouTube home for all things Elon Musk and the STAGE ZERO Podcast Network.  STAGE ZERO features over 10 years of SpaceX, Tesla, Twitter news as well as exclusive videos from podc