Ad Astra

This week, the guys highlight the launch of JPSS-1 and where space enthusiasts should go for Black Friday deals! They also dive into future funding for Virgin Orbit and SpaceX, the FAA’s role in commercial space, ISRO and Japan teaming up to go to the moon, and the current state of the Parker Solar Probe.   Links: Latest from Washington Virgin Orbit gets its first customer; DoD SpaceX wants the government to help pay for BFR Companies agree that FAA AST is the right agency for commercial space   Space News Highlight of the Week JPSS-1 launched   International News ISRO, Japan space agency JAXA discuss joint mission to moon   Latest in Tech Parker Solar Probe Passes Acoustic Testing   Coming Soon to Space Emily Lakdawalla’s recommended space books of 2017 Space.com 2017 Black Friday deals for Space Fans   Follow Ad Astra on Twitter at @AdAstra_Podcast, on Facebook, and subscribe to the mailing list for future updates and events!