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  • Starship first full rocket stacking, OFT-2 delayed, Inspiration4 coming to Netflix

    This week Seth and Zac discuss Starship's impressive build and stacking, Inpsiration4 Netflix special, Boeing's OFT-2 delay, Perseverance first sample return, and more.

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    Editor's Note: Derek was out this week setting up cameras for Northrop Grumman's Antares launch so Zac Hall stepped in.

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    • Perseverance Mars sampling attempt not quite ‘hole-in-one’ as NASA works the problem
    • Watch a tour of SpaceX’s Starbase facility with Everyday Astronaut [Part 1 of 3]
    • Elon Musk shows off Raptor stockpile at SpaceX’s Starbase facility with Everyday Astronaut [Part 2 of 3]
    • Starliner: Boeing restores 7 of 13 propulsion valves, still eyeing August launch
    • Boeing pauses critical Starliner OFT-2 mission to ISS over propulsion system issue
    • Super Heavy rocket stacked, 29 Raptors installed overnight & more Elon tweets
    • SpaceX stacks first full Starship launch vehicle on orbital pad
    • SpaceX acquires satellite internet of things company Swarm Technologies
    • SpaceX Inspiration4 mission documentary series coming to Netflix in September
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    45 min
  • GAO denies Blue Origin, SpaceX Starship Hussle, ISS troubles, and more

    This week on the Space Explored Podcast Seth and Jared discuss Blue Origin's protest being denied by the GAO, SpaceX hustling to get Starship Booster 4 and Ship 20 built, the troubles Nauka caused the ISS, and more.

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    Editor's Note: Seth is out of town this week so his audio was not perfect, expect it to go back to normal next week. Also, Derek is out today getting ready for the OFT-2 so Jared stepped in to take over for him this week.

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    • Starship Superheavy orbital launch tower completion, 100th raptor engine built & more Elon tweets this week
    • Upcoming Launch: Boeing Starliner to conduct its second orbital test flight
    • Inspiration4 crew sign their booster as more flight training is underway for their launch
    • Watch the moment things went wrong when Nauka joined the ISS [Video]
    • Ariane 5 launches satellites into geostationary orbit
    • Scoop: Space Florida to construct an Astronaut Training Complex at Kennedy Space Center
    • GAO backs NASA decision to rely on SpaceX Starship for Moon landing, dismissing Blue Origin-backed protest
    • New Space Station module causes loss of attitude control; Control since regained
    • Apple TV+ seemingly signs off on fourth ‘For All Mankind’ season during S3 production
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    42 min
  • Bezos to space, Starship action is back, Europa Clipper gets a new ride, and more

    This week on the Space Explored Podcast Seth and Derek discuss what it means for Jeff Bezos to go to space, new Super Heavy boosters, Europa Clipper getting a new ride to Jupiter, and more.

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    Editor's note: Seth misremembered a source and stated that the new Nauka module for the ISS was a spare of the original Zarya module. While it was built from Zarya spare parts it was not a full spare.

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    • Top stories this week: Blue Origin fly oldest and youngest humans, Falcon Heavy to launch Europa Clipper, and more
    • Elon tweets this week: Super Heavy static fire, smaller Starship fins and a new high bay
    • New International Space Station module ‘Nauka’ overcomes many issues while in orbit
    • Falcon Heavy selected by NASA to launch Europa Clipper mission previously tied to SLS
    • Boeing’s OFT-2 mission completes its Flight Readiness Review before launch
    • Who makes the cut for FAA Astronaut Wings?
    • Blue Origin launches youngest and oldest humans to space alongside Jeff and Mark Bezos
    • SpaceX Starship Super Heavy Booster 3 breathes to life for the first time with static fire
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    35 min
  • SpaceX’s droneships arrive at new homes, Hurley retires, what do we call Branson and Bezos?

    Space Explored’s Seth Kurkowski and Derek Wise discuss SpaceX’s new droneship locations. As Of Course I Still Love You arrives in California and A Shortfall of Gravitas arrives in Florida. Long-time astronaut Doug Hurley retires from the astronaut corp and they try to answer the question of what to call Jeff Bezos and Richard Branson.

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    • Live Blog: Virgin Galactic to launch Richard Branson and Unity22 crew to space
    • Opinion: Blue Origin needs to stop their childish Kármán Line argument
    • Virgin Galactic announces sweepstakes for a trip to space
    • SpaceX’s west coast droneship arrives at Port Long Beach
    • What it was like for SpaceX’s fairing catchers after a rocket launch [Video]
    • A look back at Doug Hurley’s 21-year career as a NASA Astronaut
    • Blue Origin announces 4th crewmember to join NS-16, an 18 year old
    • How to watch Blue Origin fly Jeff Bezos to space, and where you can’t
    • SpaceX Droneship ‘A Shortfall of Gravitas’ Arrival [Gallery]
    • Space Shuttle Close Out Crew leader’s suit placed on display at Smithsonian
    • SpaceX DM-2 spacesuits on display at Kennedy Space Center Visitor’s Complex for a limited time
    • Elon Musk reportedly buys ticket on Virgin Galactic flight
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    36 min
  • Transporter-2, Elon vs Tory, and Branson vs Bezos
    This week Space Explored's Seth Kurkowski and Derek Wise discuss SpaceX's most recent launch, Starship's new naming scheme, and the chaos that went on between the industry's leaders.
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    Elon tweets this week: Elon fires shots at ULA & Blue Origin, Starship Superheavy and Raptor updatesSpaceX launches 88 satellites during second dedicated rideshare mission [Gallery]Scoop: Base portion of SLS Pathfinder arrives at U.S. Space & Rocket Center after NASA donationWatch OneWeb launch 36 internet satellites for service in the Arctic, UK, Canada, and AlaskaVirgin Galactic founder Richard Branson set to go to space 9 days before Jeff Bezos and Blue OriginBlue Origin announces notable crewmember to join Jeff Bezos on upcoming New Shepard launchElon Musk taunts ULA and Blue Origin after rogue plane and regulation delay SpaceX rocket launch[Update: Succesful orbit and payload deployment] How to watch Virgin Orbit’s second flight of 2021
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    43 min
  • Free Tacos, Starship SN15 lands, Coldplay from space, and more
    This week join Space Explored's Seth Kurkowski and Zac Hall to discuss SpaceX's Starship SN15 landing, Crew-1's return to Earth, Coldplay playing music in space, and more new. This followed by a spoiler-filled review of For All Mankind season 2.
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    [Update: L-1 day weather report] Next Launch: SpaceX to fly a Falcon 9 booster for the 10th timeStarlink TimelineCan you make it as a Blue Origin Astronaut?On the anniversary of Alan Shepard’s historic flight, SpaceX lands Starship SN15 successfully[Update: Confirmed] Is Coldplay about to launch music from space? Here’s why fans think soBlue Origin to auction off first New Shepard seat to the highest bidderSenator Bill Nelson sworn in as 14th NASA AdministratorWhat is Starlink?SpaceX Crew-1 returns back to Earth after Dragon’s first 6-month stay in spaceIngenuity successfully flies for the fourth time and receives an extension of flight program‘For All Mankind’ co-creator Ronald D. Moore talks working with Apple, NASA’s Artemis program, and MarsNASA’s Pegasus barge arrives at Kennedy Space Center with Artemis I Core Stage on board[Dynetics joins in protest] Blue Origin to challenge the selection of SpaceX’s Starship for human lander contract[Update: Launched] ULA’s first mission and debut of California launches for 2021
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    1 hr 24 min
  • Blue Angels, Ingenuity's first flight, Crew 2 from a boat, and more
    This week join Space Explored's Seth Kurkowski and Daryl Sausse to discuss seeing the Blue Angels perform at Sun 'n Fun, Ingenuity flying its first and second flights, and the second operational crewed flight for SpaceX.
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    SpaceX Starship as NASA’s Artemis lunar human landing system tidbitsMars Helicopter Ingenuity completes high-speed spin test after last week’s complicationsMars Helicopter Ingenuity makes history, successfully taking first flight on another planetAmazon to launch its first batch of Project Kuiper satellites on ULA rocketsHow to build your very own LEGO Ingenuity mini-figureNASA Ingenuity helicopter takes its second bigger and better flight on Mars[Gallery] SpaceX launches Crew 2 on a reflown booster and Crew Dragon capsuleSpaceX Crew 2 astronauts arrive at a packed ISS
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    42 min
  • Starship to the Moon, New Shepard launches again, and Sun 'N Fun
    This week join Space Explored's Seth Kurkowski and Zac Hall to discuss the announcement of SpaceX's Starship vehicle winning NASA's Human Landing System contract, Blue Origin's 15th New Shepard launch, Sun 'n Fun coverage, and more.
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    [Update: Ms. Chief leaves port] Port Canaveral bids farewell to SpaceX fairing catcher GO Ms. TreeBlue Origin preparing ‘astronaut rehearsal’ launch this Wednesday[Update: Further Delays]Ingenuity Flight Delayed after high-speed spin test ends earlySun ‘n Fun Day 1: The beginning of Air Show Season has begunNASA selects SpaceX to develop human landing system for Artemis moon mission using Starship
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    54 min
  • SpaceX Starship and fleet updates, Core Stage 1 to Florida, packed ISS, and more
    This week join Space Explored's Seth Kurkowski, Zac Hall, and Derek Wise as they discuss updates to SpaceX starship vehicle and recovery fleet, now having 10 crew members on the ISS, Core Stage 1's ride to Florida has arrived, and more.
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    Mars Helicopter Ingenuity Spins Blades in Preparation for First FlightSoyuz MS-18 arrives at International Space Station, bringing the current crew count to 10How many people are in space right now?[Update: Blades Unlocked] How NASA’s Mars Helicopter Ingenuity will be deployed onto the surfaceRocket Lab plans for a second recovery attempt of their Electron rocket[Gallery] SpaceX launches 24th Starlink missionPort Canaveral bids farewell to SpaceX fairing catcher GO Ms. Tree[Update: Payload Deployment Confirmed] SpaceX’s 10th mission of 2021 to be another 60 Starlink satellitesDebris from SpaceX Falcon 9 that reentered over US Northwest finds it way to the surface
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    50 min
  • No one sees SN11 fly, Inspiration4 final crew assignments, Ingenuity flight gets closer, and more
    This week join Space Explored's Seth Kurkowski and Derek Wise to discuss the flight of SpaceX's Starship SN11 in zero visibility, the final two crew assignments for the first all commercial spaceflight, Ingenuity's steps to get closer to flight readiness, and more of this week's space news.
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    [Update: Scrub, Road back open] SpaceX static fires Starship SN11 for the third time, flight could come later today[Update: Scrub, flight NET tomorrow] New launch date for SpaceX Starship SN11 following more checkoutsPresident Biden renews National Space CouncilJared Isaacman announces the remaining two crew members for the Inspiration 4 mission to spaceSpaceX Starship SN11 prototype rocket lost to explosion in early morning fogInspiration 4 Mission – Meet the CrewHow NASA’s Mars Helicopter Ingenuity will be deployed onto the surface
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    46 min

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