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Humanity is at a crossroads. In this episode of The Big Picture, Becket and Randall Carlson explore what it will take to become a spacefaring civilization — and why we must.
We break down the International Space Station as a working model of global cooperation, China’s expanding presence on the Moon, and the race toward helium-3 and fusion energy.
From geopolitical alignment to long-term thinking, we look at what humanity is doing right now that works — and what’s standing in the way.
Topics covered include:
Why the ISS still matters
The role of international cooperation in space
China’s lunar missions and energy strategy
Helium-3 and the future of fusion
The mindset required to build beyond Earth
This is a serious look at where we are, what’s possible, and how we get there, if we choose to.
By Randall Carlson & Becket Fusik4.7
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Humanity is at a crossroads. In this episode of The Big Picture, Becket and Randall Carlson explore what it will take to become a spacefaring civilization — and why we must.
We break down the International Space Station as a working model of global cooperation, China’s expanding presence on the Moon, and the race toward helium-3 and fusion energy.
From geopolitical alignment to long-term thinking, we look at what humanity is doing right now that works — and what’s standing in the way.
Topics covered include:
Why the ISS still matters
The role of international cooperation in space
China’s lunar missions and energy strategy
Helium-3 and the future of fusion
The mindset required to build beyond Earth
This is a serious look at where we are, what’s possible, and how we get there, if we choose to.

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