This week I got carried away after SpaceX tweeted video from the Falcon Heavy STP-2 mission where the camera was attached to the fairing they recovered thanks to Ms. Tree. It's really amazing how much inspiration and learning you get for everyone when a company like SpaceX takes NASA's tact of sharing their development for everyone to see. The simple act of sharing a video of what it looks like to recover a fairing from a rocket literally gave me enough energy and excitement to write a 20 minute episode. Imagine what else and who else this act of free sharing is inspiring. Which leads me to the second point of this week's podcast - from my research into Space History, thanks to the book Chasing the Moon. Space Programs that do great things take a while to accomplish - 5-10 years. If we learn anything from the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, its that the trend shows interest in the program fades before the mission is finished and fully funded. How does NASA adjust in 2019 to make sure that support stays with the Artemis program so that we see the first woman and next man to walk on the moon in 2024?

I also finish with my sporadic impression of JFK as I go through Part 2 of the "We choose to go to the Moon" speech at Rice University in 1962. Getting excited for the Apollo 11 50th anniversary next week (July 16-20th). Reach out if you'd like us to cover anything space related! Email: [email protected] Twitter: @TodayInSpacepod / @ELGR3CO Instagram: @TodayInSpacepod Facebook: @TodayInSpacepodcast Spread love spread science! Have a great week! Alex G. Orphanos Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ms._Tree_(ship) https://er.jsc.nasa.gov/seh/ricetalk.htm

Chasing the Moon - by Robert Stone and Alan Andres

https://amzn.to/2XjOqGE. You can get the audiobook for free on audible with a free trial by going to audibletrial.com/todayinspace

https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1146571114551709698

President JFK's "We Choose to Go to the Moon" speech at Rice University (Youtube)

https://youtu.be/ouRbkBAOGEw