Episode Details

This week Harrison and Paul discuss several recent space launch updates and failures, including Innospace's Handbit Nano rocket failure, Japan's H3 rocket failing to deliver a satellite to orbit, and China's third reusable spacecraft failure this year. Also covered is the successful launch of Space Mobile's Bluebird satellites on an ISRO LVM3 rocket, Tori Bruno's resignation as CEO of ULA to become President of National Security at Blue Origin, and confirmation of Jared Isaacman as NASA Director. Other topics include CACI International's $2.6 billion acquisition of ARCA, the growing lunar economy, and success of optical communication and IoT demonstrations.