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Introducing How open source can democratize AI from Smart Talks with IBM.

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In a rapidly evolving AI landscape, open-source models can further accelerate the pace of progress and help expand access to all. In this episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Malcolm Gladwell sits down with Mo Duffy, Software Engineering Manager at Red Hat.

They discuss InstructLab and the benefits of open-source technology, such as flexible deployment and the ability to enhance transparency, as well as the power of partnerships and collaboration. Mo explains how a community-based approach is essential for developing genuinely open-source AI.

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Welcome to the T-Minus Overview Radio Show. In this program we’ll feature some of the conversations from our daily podcast with the people who are forging the path in the new space era, from industry leaders, technology experts and pioneers, to educators, policy makers, research organizations, and more.

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Our guests today are Sara Kelley and David Thomas.

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Our guest today is Analog Astronaut and International Space Alliance Founder, Martina Dimoska. Martina is creating her own path into the space industry from a non-traditional space region. She represents her home nation of North Macedonia, and the Balkan region in general, on the global stage.

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NASA has selected Intuitive Machines for a fourth Commercial Lunar Payload Services initiative (CLPS) delivery award. Boeing’s Starliner is set to depart the International Space Station no earlier than September 6. NASA astronaut Nick Hague and Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov assigned to NASA’s SpaceX Crew-9 mission to the ISS, and more.

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Elysia Segal from NASASpaceflight.com brings us the Space Traffic Report.

NASA Awards Intuitive Machines Lunar South Pole Research Delivery

Boeing's 1st crewed Starliner to return to Earth without astronauts on Sept. 6- Space

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-9 Changes Ahead of September Launch

Jared Isaacman on X

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/harry-o-hanley

Valkyrie and Lonestar Data Holdings’ AI Technology Is Taking One Giant Leap to the Moon, 55 Years After Apollo 11- Business Wire

Verizon teams up with satellite service provider Skylo to launch direct-to-device messaging for customers

Air Force Issues Draft RFP for $499M SSHINE Space Tech Development Contract - GovCon Wire

NASA record holder can relate to astronauts stuck in space. He was, too- AP News

NASA Discovers a Long-Sought Global Electric Field on Earth

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Introducing An AI advantage for the US Open from Smart Talks with IBM.

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As AI technology progresses, its impact on our daily lives—including how we consume our favorite sports— will grow alongside it. In this episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Jacob Goldstein, host of Pushkin’s own What’s Your Problem?, sat down with Brian Ryerson, Senior Director of Digital Strategy at the US Tennis Association. They discuss the impact of data on the fan experience, the role that storytelling plays in sports, and how AI has unlocked innovative features, such as AI Commentary and Match Reports. 

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NASA’s Office of the Inspector General has released a scathing report on the US Space Agency’s “Management of the Mobile Launcher 2 Project".  Blue Origin’s New Shepard launches six passengers to the Kármán line. The CEO of Millennium Space, Boeing's satellite manufacturing subsidiary, has quietly stepped down from the company, and is joining Firefly Aerospace as CEO, and more.

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Our guest today is David Alexander, Director of the Rice Space Institute.

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Final Report - IG-24-016 - NASA's Management of the Mobile Launcher 2 Project

https://x.com/blueorigin/status/1829134028303393185

First NASA-Supported Researcher to Fly on Suborbital Rocket

Banijay Asia Seeks “New Horizons” By Sending Indian Citizen Into Space On Television

The CEO of Boeing’s satellite maker, Millennium Space, has quietly left the company

Firefly Aerospace Names Jason Kim As New Chief Executive Officer

Air Force Selects Outpost for $33.2 Million Award to Develop Scalable Earth Return Vehicle for Hypersonic Testing and Re-Entry Missions- Business Wire

Notorious Iranian Hackers Have Been Targeting the Space Industry With a New Backdoor- WIRED

NASA Assigns Astronaut Jonny Kim to First Space Station Mission

NASA Expands Human Exploration Rover Challenge to Middle Schools

South Africa to Launch its National Astro-Tourism Strategy

Department of Defense Awards $190 Million Cooperative Agreement to Deliver National STEM Education and Outreach Programs

New lunar tech turns moon dust into drinking water

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SpaceX’s Falcon 9 first stage booster crashes on a droneship. The FAA is requiring an investigation. Astrobotic have released a post mission report seven months after their lunar lander mission failed in its objective of reaching the moon. Lunar Outpost is joining forces with Arizona State University School of Earth and Space Exploration to form the Lunar Dawn Science Council, and more.

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Our guest today is Analog Astronaut and International Space Alliance Founder, Martina Dimoska.

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Post-Mission Report 

Lunar Outpost Establishes Lunar Dawn Science Council, Appoints Arizona State University School of Earth and Space Exploration to Play Critical Role- Business Wire

Spire Global Provides Update on New Contracts and Revenue Recognition Review of Certain Prior Contracts; Receives NYSE Notice Regarding Late Form 10-Q Filing

Stoke Awarded Contract to Develop Critical Space Mobility Capabilities

ICE Collaborates with Space Intelligence to Launch ICE’s Commodity Traceability Service

Thaicom and Hughes Communications India Sign Agreement for Satellite Capacity

Orbit Secures $6 Million Contract to Supply Advanced Satellite Communication Systems for Naval Military Platforms in Asia

Spaceport Cornwall Signs UK Facilities Development Agreement with Wholeship - Via Satellite

Joint Statement from the Governments of the United States of America and Japan at the United States-Japan Comprehensive Dialogue on Space

Viasat Appoints Gary Chase as Chief Financial Officer

Astronaut John McFall explains how the Paralympic Games shaped his space career (exclusive)

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Mynaric’s supervisory board has terminated Mustafa Veziroglu as CEO and member of the management board of Mynaric with immediate effect. Redwire has been selected to deliver radio frequency payloads for a constellation of satellites for an unnamed European defense contractor. SpaceX delays the launch of the much anticipated Polaris Dawn mission due to a helium leak, and more.

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Our guest today is Eric McManus, President of the US Space Force Association in Texas.

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Mynaric announces departure of Mustafa Veziroglu as CEO and appointment of Andreas Reif as Chief Restructuring Officer; Annual General Meeting 2024 of Mynaric will be postponed

Redwire Selected to Provide Advanced RF Payloads to a Leading European Defense Contractor, Expanding RF Offerings to Overseas Markets- Business Wire

https://www.spacex.com/launches/mission/

Leidos awarded $51 million contract to enhance missile warning capabilities

Flight 2 – Static Fire Update — ABL Space Systems

Solar Panels for NASA’s Roman Space Telescope Pass Key Tests

NASA Invites Public Input on Low Earth Orbit Microgravity Strategy

NASA Seeks Input for Astrobee Free-flying Space Robots

FlyBy - XB-1 Completes Second Flight

Whisper Aero is working with NASA to bring its ultra-quiet tech to outer space | TechCrunch

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Introducing How open source can democratize AI from Smart Talks with IBM.

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In a rapidly evolving AI landscape, open-source models can further accelerate the pace of progress and help expand access to all. In this episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Malcolm Gladwell sits down with Mo Duffy, Software Engineering Manager at Red Hat.

They discuss InstructLab and the benefits of open-source technology, such as flexible deployment and the ability to enhance transparency, as well as the power of partnerships and collaboration. Mo explains how a community-based approach is essential for developing genuinely open-source AI.

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Boeing’s Starliner capsule will return to Earth uncrewed. Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams will stay on the International Space Station until February 2025 as part of the Expedition 71/72 crew. Blue Origin is set to launch their heavy lift New Glenn no earlier than October 13, and more. 

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Our guest today is Chris Rose, Director, Sent Into Space. 

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NASA Decides to Bring Starliner Spacecraft Back to Earth Without Crew

Blue Origin aims to launch first massive New Glenn rocket on Oct. 13 from Cape Canaveral

New Shepard’s Crewed NS-26 Mission Targets Liftoff on August 29 - Blue Origin

Northrop Books $200M Space Force Contract for 2nd Deep Space Radar Tech Site - GovCon Wire

Firefly Aerospace Shipped Blue Ghost for Environmental Testing Ahead of Mission to the Moon

NASA Funds Studies to Support Crew Performance on Long-Duration Missions

JAXA | Conclusion of Lunar Activities of the Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM)

NASA Shares Asteroid Bennu Sample in Exchange with JAXA

India’s first reusable hybrid rocket ‘RHUMI-1’ set to launch - The Hindu.

Loft Orbital and Marlan Space Join Forces to Create First Satellite Production Company in the Middle East- Business Wire

NSF awards $38M to strengthen research infrastructure, build partnerships and improve STEM workforce development

Andoya Spaceport Receives Launch Site Operator License - SpaceWatch.Global

NASA Astronauts Wilmore, Williams’ Space Station Science Highlights

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