The Biden administration has announced a significant easing of controls on space-related exports, opening new opportunities for US companies. Meanwhile, Richard Branson prepares to co-pilot a luxury hydrogen space balloon flight, offering a unique experience to passengers at the edge of Earth's atmosphere. Plus, we explore the implications of China's secret space plane sighting and the rising trend of nuclear reactors in meeting energy demands for AI technology.

Sources:

https://arstechnica.com/space/2024/10/biden-administration-curtails-controls-on-some-space-related-exports/

https://indiandefencereview.com/chinas-secret-space-plane-spotted-europe-austrian-amateur-photographer/

https://finance.yahoo.com/video/nuclear-reactors-emerging-space-meet-223612733.html

https://nypost.com/2024/10/17/world-news/richard-branson-to-co-pilot-space-balloons-first-crewed-flight-to-edge-of-earths-atmosphere/

Outline:

(00:00:00) Introduction

(00:00:42) Biden administration curtails controls on some space-related exports

(00:03:38) China's secret space plane spotted over Europe by Austrian amateur photographer

(00:06:47) Nuclear reactors an 'emerging space' to meet rising energy needs

(00:09:36) Richard Branson to co-pilot space balloon's first crewed flight to...