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T+142: T.S. Kelso, CelesTrak and AGI
16 december 2019 · 42 min
Last week, I took a ride out to the AGI offices and sat down with Josh Poley and T.S. Kelso. We shot a handful of videos for AGI’s YouTube channel, the longest of which was this interview right here. Lees meer
I talked with T.S. Kelso about the history of CelesTrak.com and satellite tracking on the internet as a whole, as well as a few topics relevant to the modern day: satellite tracking and orbit reporting among operators, conjunction and collision monitoring, and space debris mitigation and management.
Be sure to follow along with AGI’s channel as the rest of the videos go live throughout the week!
This episode of Main Engine Cut Off is brought to you by 38 executive producers—Kris, Pat, Matt, Jorge, Brad, Ryan, Nadim, Peter, Donald, Lee, Chris, Warren, Bob, Russell, John, Moritz, Joel, Jan, David, Grant, Mike, David, Mints, Joonas, Robb, Tim Dodd the Everyday Astronaut, Frank, Julian and Lars from Agile Space, Tommy, Adam, Sam, and six anonymous—and 314 other supporters.
Topics
Analytical Graphics, Inc. (AGI)
ComSpOC | AGI
Analytical Graphics, Inc. - YouTube
35 Years of Tracking Satellites - Spacecast Ep25 - YouTube
T.S. Kelso (@TSKelso) | Twitter
CelesTrak
Dr. T.S. Kelso, CelesTrak
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T+141: Dylan Taylor, Voyager Space Holdings
13 december 2019 · 36 min
Dylan Taylor, Chairman and CEO of Voyager Space Holdings, joins me to talk about the new company, how it fits into the industry, his vision for space, and their first acquisition (and past MECO guest!), Altius Space Machines. Lees meer
This episode of Main Engine Cut Off is brought to you by 38 executive producers—Kris, Pat, Matt, Jorge, Brad, Ryan, Nadim, Peter, Donald, Lee, Chris, Warren, Bob, Russell, John, Moritz, Joel, Jan, David, Grant, Mike, David, Mints, Joonas, Robb, Tim Dodd the Everyday Astronaut, Frank, Julian and Lars from Agile Space, Tommy, Adam, Sam, and six anonymous—and 314 other supporters.
Topics
Voyager Space Holdings
Dylan Taylor - Voyager Space Holdings
Voyager Space Holdings (@VoyagerSH) | Twitter
Dylan Taylor (@SpaceAdvisor) | Twitter
Altius Space Machines
Episode T+82: Jon Goff, Altius Space Machines - Main Engine Cut Off
OneWeb and OneWeb Satellites bolster commitment to Responsible Space with advanced grappling technology from Altius Space Machines | OneWeb
Space Holding Co. co-founder on why space a smart investing move
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T+140: Launch Protests and Lander Hopefuls
27 november 2019 · 23 min
Blue Origin successfully protested the US Air Force’s RFP for the National Security Space Launch program, which will have big implications for the way the current round of contract awards plays out. NASA added five new providers to the Commercial Lunar Payload Services program, including SpaceX and Blue Origin, and I’ve got some thoughts about the inclusion of those options in what is quickly becoming my favorite NASA program. Lees meer
This episode of Main Engine Cut Off is brought to you by 38 executive producers—Kris, Pat, Matt, Jorge, Brad, Ryan, Nadim, Peter, Donald, Lee, Chris, Warren, Bob, Russell, John, Moritz, Joel, Jan, David, Grant, Mike, David, Mints, Joonas, Robb, Tim Dodd the Everyday Astronaut, Frank, Julian and Lars from Agile Space, Tommy, Adam, Sam, and six anonymous—and 310 other supporters.
Topics
Air Force to revise selection criteria for launch procurement in wake of Blue Origin’s successful protest - SpaceNews.com
Redacted GAO Decision (PDF)
New Companies Join Growing Ranks of NASA Partners for Artemis Program | NASA
SpaceX Starship suffers testing setback - SpaceNews.com
Commercial lunar lander company terminates NASA contract - SpaceNews.com
New VIPER Lunar Rover to Map Water Ice on the Moon | NASA
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T+139: RemoveDEBRIS with Richard Duke
21 november 2019 · 39 min
Richard Duke from the Surrey Space Center joins me to talk about their RemoveDEBRIS mission, which launched last year and carried out 4 different tests focused on space debris removal and management. Lees meer
This episode of Main Engine Cut Off is brought to you by 38 executive producers—Kris, Pat, Matt, Jorge, Brad, Ryan, Nadim, Peter, Donald, Lee, Chris, Warren, Bob, Russell, John, Moritz, Joel, Jan, David, Grant, Mike, David, Mints, Joonas, Robb, Tim Dodd the Everyday Astronaut, Frank, Julian and Lars from Agile Space, Tommy, Adam, Sam, and six anonymous—and 308 other supporters.
Surrey Space Centre | University of Surrey
RemoveDEBRIS | University of Surrey
Remdeb Mission Highlights - YouTube
RemoveDebris Mission - YouTube
Surrey Nanosats SSC Mission Delivery Team - YouTube
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T+138: Peter Beck, Founder of Rocket Lab
30 oktober 2019 · 30 min
Peter Beck, Founder, CEO, and CTO of Rocket Lab, joins me to talk about what they’ve been up to with Electron and Photon, as well as some of their new offerings like ground station support through KSAT and Photon missions to the Moon. Lees meer
This episode of Main Engine Cut Off is brought to you by 38 executive producers—Kris, Pat, Matt, Jorge, Brad, Ryan, Nadim, Peter, Donald, Lee, Chris, Warren, Bob, Russell, John, Moritz, Joel, Jan, David, Grant, Mike, David, Mints, Joonas, Robb, Tim Dodd the Everyday Astronaut, Frank, Julian and Lars from Agile Space, Tommy, Adam, Sam, and six anonymous—and 296 other supporters.
Peter Beck (@Peter_J_Beck) | Twitter
Rocket Lab | Frequent and reliable access launch is now a reality | Rocket Lab
Rocket Lab (@RocketLab) | Twitter
Rocket Lab - YouTube
Rocket Lab | Electron - satellite launch vehicle | Rocket Lab
Photon | Rocket Lab
Rocket Lab successfully launches ninth Electron mission, deploys payload to highest orbit yet | Rocket Lab
Rocket Lab partners with Kongsberg Satellite Services for Electron and Photon ground station support | Rocket Lab
Rocket Lab to deliver payloads to the Moon and beyond with Photon | Rocket Lab
Rocket Lab | Become a pioneer
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T+137: Artemis Politics, United Lander Alliance
28 oktober 2019 · 17 min
Artemis and international politics were on display on the first day of IAC 2019, followed by strange-yet-politically-minded partnerships on the second day. Lees meer
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Pence calls for American-led cooperation in space exploration - SpaceNews.com
Blue Origin | Blue Origin Announces National Team for NASA’s Artemis Human Landing System
Blue Origin teams up with Lockheed Martin and more for human lunar lander design - The Verge
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T+136: Starship to GTO, SSO from Florida
12 oktober 2019 · 18 min
A few bits of follow-up on Starship to GTO, the Bridenstine-Musk show at SpaceX HQ, and flying to polar orbits from Florida. Lees meer
Meetup alert! Sunday, October 20, 2019 in Washington, DC. Hang out with me, Jake, and a ton of amazing people of space the night before IAC 2019 kicks off. Details at events.offnominal.space.
This episode of Main Engine Cut Off is brought to you by 39 executive producers—Kris, Pat, Matt, Jorge, Brad, Ryan, Nadim, Peter, Donald, Lee, Chris, Warren, Bob, Russell, John, Moritz, Joel, Jan, David, Grant, Mike, David, Mints, Joonas, Robb, Tim Dodd the Everyday Astronaut, Frank, Rui, Julian, Lars, Tommy, Adam, Sam, and six anonymous—and 284 other supporters.
SpaceX targets 2021 commercial Starship launch - SpaceNews.com
WATCH LIVE: Elon Musk and NASA chief give an update on SpaceX's astronaut spacecraft – 10/10/2019 - YouTube
45th Space Wing commander: Changes underway to support commercial launch - SpaceNews.com
Michael Baylor on Twitter: “The official government website states that Cape Canaveral is the launch site for SAOCOM 1B, and I have verified that this is not an error. SAOCOM 1A was launched out of Vandenberg last October.”
Flight Club on Twitter: “This one’s better. 97°”
Canaveral’s Polar Express - Main Engine Cut Off
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T+135: Jake Robins on Starship
8 oktober 2019 · 31 min
Jake Robins, host of WeMartians and my co-host on Off-Nominal, joins me for Part 2 of our conversation about SpaceX’s 2019 Starship update. Part 1 can be found over on WeMartians. Lees meer
Meetup alert! Sunday, October 20, 2019 in Washington, DC. Hang out with me, Jake, and a ton of amazing people of space the night before IAC 2019 kicks off. Details at events.offnominal.space.
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65 - Starship on Course (feat. Anthony Colangelo) - WeMartians Podcast — Part 1 of our Starship conversation
Jake Robins (@JakeOnOrbit) | Twitter
Home - WeMartians Podcast
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Starship | SpaceX
Starship Update - YouTube
Jim Bridenstine on Twitter: “My statement on @SpaceX’s announcement tomorrow”
Jim Bridenstine on Twitter: “I had a great phone call with @elonmusk this week, and I’m looking forward to visiting @SpaceX in Hawthorne next Thursday. More to come soon!”
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T+134: Headlines (with news on Orion, NEOCam, and more)
27 september 2019 · 17 min
I’ve got a special preview of MECO Headlines for the main feed this week, with news on Orion, NASA’s FY2020 budget, NEOCam’s legacy, Starship, and more. Lees meer
This episode of Main Engine Cut Off is brought to you by 39 executive producers—Kris, Pat, Matt, Jorge, Brad, Ryan, Nadim, Peter, Donald, Lee, Chris, Warren, Bob, Russell, John, Moritz, Joel, Jan, David, Grant, Mike, David, Mints, Joonas, Robb, Tim Dodd the Everyday Astronaut, Frank, Rui, Julian, Lars, Tommy, Adam, Sam, and six anonymous—and 272 other supporters.
Headlines
Off-Nominal Events: Meetup in DC—Sunday, October 20th!
NASA Commits to Long-term Artemis Missions with Orion Production | NASA
Senate appropriators advance bill funding NASA despite uncertainties about Artemis costs - SpaceNews.com
NASA to develop mission to search for near-Earth asteroids - SpaceNews.com
Elon Musk on Twitter: “Three Raptors on a Starship”
Elon Musk on Twitter: “Adding the rear moving fins to Starship Mk1 in Boca Chica, Texas”
BocaChicaGal photos
LauncherOne: Shaping Up and Shipping Out | Virgin Orbit
Soyuz ferries three crew members to space station – Spaceflight Now
Fresh batteries, experiments on the way to the International Space Station – Spaceflight Now
Two more satellites launched into China’s Beidou navigation fleet – Spaceflight Now
Russia launches missile warning satellite – Spaceflight Now
Keep an eye on upcoming launches with rocketlaunch.live.
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T+133: Kurt Klaus on CLPS
17 september 2019 · 34 min
Kurt Klaus, Chair of the Lunar Exploration Analysis Group’s Commercial Advisory Board, joins me to talk about NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services program, and the wider potential for commercial flights to the Moon and beyond. Lees meer
This episode of Main Engine Cut Off is brought to you by 39 executive producers—Kris, Pat, Matt, Jorge, Brad, Ryan, Nadim, Peter, Donald, Lee, Chris, Warren, Bob, Russell, John, Moritz, Joel, Jan, David, Grant, Mike, David, Mints, Joonas, Robb, Tim Dodd the Everyday Astronaut, Frank, Rui, Julian, Lars, Tommy, Adam, Sam, and six anonymous—and 271 other supporters.
Mr. Kurt K. Klaus
Lunar Exploration Analysis Group (LEAG)
Commercial Lunar Payload Services | NASA
NASA Selects First Commercial Moon Landing Services for Artemis | NASA
NASA Selects 12 New Lunar Science, Technology Investigations | NASA
NASA Selects Experiments for Possible Lunar Flights in 2019 | NASA
Episode T+129: Steve Altemus and Dr. Tim Crain, Intuitive Machines - Main Engine Cut Off
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T+132: SpaceX SmallSat Updates
12 september 2019 · 10 min
SpaceX updated their SmallSat launch offering—dropping the price and increasing the number of flights. It certainly looks like they’ll be a force to be reckoned with in the small launch market. Lees meer
This episode of Main Engine Cut Off is brought to you by 39 executive producers—Kris, Pat, Matt, Jorge, Brad, Ryan, Nadim, Peter, Donald, Lee, Chris, Warren, Bob, Russell, John, Moritz, Joel, Jan, David, Grant, Mike, David, Mints, Joonas, Robb, Tim Dodd the Everyday Astronaut, Frank, Rui, Julian, Lars, Tommy, Adam, Sam, and six anonymous—and 269 other supporters.
SpaceX - Smallsat Program
SpaceX revamps smallsat rideshare program - SpaceNews.com
SpaceX plans 24 Starlink launches next year - SpaceNews.com
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T+131: Andrew Rush, CEO of Made in Space
31 augustus 2019 · 43 min
Andrew Rush, CEO of Made in Space, joins me to talk about their big new NASA contract for Archinaut One and the history, present, and future of in-space manufacturing. Lees meer
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Made In Space | Build Above
NASA Funds Demo of 3D-Printed Parts Made, Assembled in Orbit | NASA
Made In Space Awarded NASA Contract For Robotic Manufacturing And Assembly Flight Demo Mission | Made In Space
Archinaut One Solar Array Deployment - YouTube
Made In Space, Inc. Completes Successful Ground-Based Manufacturing & Assembly Testing For Archinaut Program | Made In Space
Archinaut
NASA seeks to break the “tyranny of launch” with in-space manufacturing | Ars Technica
NASA Administrator and Made In Space CEO share vision for on-orbit manufacturing, assembly - SpaceNews.com
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T+130: SmallSat Launch Roundup
14 augustus 2019 · 22 min
SmallSat was last week which meant a flurry of announcements. This year was launch heavy, so I break down some announcements from SpaceX, Arianespace, and Rocket Lab. Lees meer
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SmallSat - Home
SpaceX - Smallsat Program
Arianespace’s “GO-1” mission will provide small satellites with a direct flight to geostationary orbit - Arianespace
Rocket Lab Announces Reusability Plans For Electron Rocket | Rocket Lab
Electron Is Going Reusable - YouTube
Here’s why Rocket Lab changed its mind on reusable launch | Ars Technica
Can Rocket Lab really catch a rocket with a helicopter? - YouTube
PDG Aviation Services - Mid Air Recovery - YouTube
The Search for the Small GEO Sweet Spot - Main Engine Cut Off
Episode T+123: The Noosphere of Influence - Main Engine Cut Off
Episode T+124: Gateway Logistics Services, FY2020 NDAA, and Small GEO Satellites - Main Engine Cut Off
Main Engine Cut Off Shop — Starhopper Ale
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T+129: Steve Altemus and Dr. Tim Crain, Intuitive Machines
5 augustus 2019 · 48 min
Steve Altemus, President & CEO, and Dr. Tim Crain, VP of Research & Development, from Intuitive Machines join me to talk about their Nova-C lander, the Commercial Lunar Payload Services program, and their task order from NASA for a landing on the Moon in July, 2021. Lees meer
This episode of Main Engine Cut Off is brought to you by 41 executive producers—Kris, Pat, Matt, Jorge, Brad, Ryan, Jamison, Nadim, Peter, Donald, Lee, Jasper, Chris, Warren, Bob, Russell, John, Moritz, Joel, Jan, David, Grant, Mike, David, Mints, Joonas, Robb, Tim Dodd the Everyday Astronaut, Frank, Rui, Julian, Lars, Tommy, Adam, Sam, and six anonymous—and 253 other supporters.
Intuitive Machines
NASA Selects Intuitive Machines for Robotic Return to the Moon in 2021 | Intuitive Machines
Commercial Lunar Payload Services | NASA
NASA Selects First Commercial Moon Landing Services for Artemis | NASA
NASA: Private Houston company working on moon landing | khou.com
Back to the moon: Johnson Space Center to play key role in NASA’s mission to the moon, beyond | Community Impact Newspaper
Project Morpheus : Home
Project M (NASA) - Wikipedia
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T+128: NASA Shuffles CLPS, Partners on Blue Moon and Starship
2 augustus 2019 · 20 min
NASA terminated OrbitBeyond’s CLPS task order, opened CLPS up to more providers, and announced exciting partnerships with Blue Origin, SpaceX, and others. Lees meer
This episode of Main Engine Cut Off is brought to you by 41 executive producers—Kris, Pat, Matt, Jorge, Brad, Ryan, Jamison, Nadim, Peter, Donald, Lee, Jasper, Chris, Warren, Bob, Russell, John, Moritz, Joel, Jan, David, Grant, Mike, David, Mints, Joonas, Robb, Tim Dodd the Everyday Astronaut, Frank, Rui, Julian, Lars, Tommy, Adam, Sam, and six anonymous—and 253 other supporters.
NASA Partners on Blue Moon and Starship, and Shuffles CLPS Providers - Main Engine Cut Off
Commercial lunar lander company terminates NASA contract - SpaceNews.com
NASA Announces Next Phase of Commercial Lunar Payload Services | NASA
Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) On-Ramping - Federal Business Opportunities: Opportunities
NASA Announces Industry Partnerships to Advance Moon, Mars Technology | NASA
NASA agrees to work with SpaceX on orbital refueling technology | Ars Technica
The Science of Plume Effects – Center for Lunar & Asteroid Surface Science
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T+127: Gateway Habitat, Starhopper, and ABL Space Systems
28 juli 2019 · 21 min
I share some thoughts on three important stories from this week: NASA quietly announced their intention to sole source the Gateway habitat to Northrop Grumman, Starhopper made its first flight, and Lockheed Martin invested in ABL Space Systems. Lees meer
This episode of Main Engine Cut Off is brought to you by 40 executive producers—Kris, Pat, Matt, Jorge, Brad, Ryan, Jamison, Nadim, Peter, Donald, Lee, Jasper, Chris, Warren, Bob, Russell, John, Moritz, Joel, Jan, David, Grant, Mike, David, Mints, Joonas, Robb, Tim Dodd the Everyday Astronaut, Frank, Rui, Julian, Lars, Tommy, Adam, and six anonymous—and 253 other supporters.
NASA to sole source Gateway habitation module to Northrop Grumman - SpaceNews.com
NASA selects Maxar to build first Gateway element - SpaceNews.com
SpaceX’s Starship prototype has taken flight for the first time | Ars Technica
Lockheed Martin Ventures Invests in ABL Space Systems - Main Engine Cut Off
ABL Space Systems Increases Payload, Cuts Price, Drops Ursa Major - Main Engine Cut Off
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T+126: The NASA Ousters
18 juli 2019 · 18 min
Two top NASA human exploration leaders—Bill Gerstenmaier and Bill Hill—have been ousted from their positions. I break down what this means for NASA and its plans, where things could go from here, and ponder whether these changes really matter. Lees meer
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NASA administrator on recent personnel shakeup: ‘There’s no turmoil at all’ - The Verge
Contractors continue to win award fees despite SLS and Orion delays - SpaceNews.com
Artemis cost estimate won’t be ready until 2020 - SpaceNews.com
Sirangelo leaves NASA after exploration reorganization scrapped - SpaceNews.com
Main Engine Cut Off Shop — Apollo National Park
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T+125: Andrew Jones
3 juli 2019 · 19 min
Andrew Jones returns to the show to update us on China’s various efforts. We talk Chang’e-4 and Yutu-2, the mysterious Long March 5 delay, and what the future of Chinese launch may look like. Lees meer
This episode of Main Engine Cut Off is brought to you by 39 executive producers—Kris, Pat, Matt, Jorge, Brad, Ryan, Jamison, Nadim, Peter, Donald, Lee, Jasper, Chris, Warren, Bob, Russell, John, Moritz, Joel, Jan, David, Grant, Mike, David, Mints, Joonas, Robb, Tim Dodd the Everyday Astronaut, Frank, Rui, Julian, Lars, Tommy, and six anonymous—and 244 other supporters.
Andrew Jones (@AJ_FI) | Twitter
Andrew Jones | The Planetary Society
Andrew Jones - SpaceNews.com
Chang’e-4 may have discovered material from the Moon’s mantle | The Planetary Society
China’s moon, Mars and space station missions may be facing delays - SpaceNews.com
Chinese commercial launch sector regulations released, new launch vehicle plans unveiled - SpaceNews.com
Andrew Jones on Twitter: “Fantastic! This is yesterday's solar eclipse as seen from lunar orbit by a small camera on a tiny 45 kg satellite.”
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T+124: Gateway Logistics Services, FY2020 NDAA, and Small GEO Satellites
20 juni 2019 · 25 min
NASA put out a draft RFP for Gateway Logistic Services, the House Armed Services’ Committee weighs in on the US Air Force launch contracting drama, and a new company building small geostationary satellites has emerged. Lees meer
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NASA to seek proposals for Gateway logistics - SpaceNews.com
House Armed Services’ space launch legislation revised in 11th-hour deal - SpaceNews.com
The Search for the Small GEO Sweet Spot - Main Engine Cut Off
Former ABS execs form small GEO builder Saturn Satellite Networks - SpaceNews.com
Astranis lands anchor customer for its first small GEO satellite - SpaceNews.com
Firefly’s Orbital Transfer Vehicle
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T+123: The Noosphere of Influence
10 juni 2019 · 25 min
NASA made a series of announcements about their ISS commercialization effort and the first Commercial Lunar Payload Services missions, and Firefly unveiled their Orbital Transfer Vehicle. And there’s a really interesting connection between all three stories. Lees meer
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NASA Opens International Space Station to New Commercial Opportunities | NASA
NASA Selects First Commercial Moon Landing Services for Artemis | NASA
Firefly’s Orbital Transfer Vehicle
Noosphere Ventures | Technology Knowledge Humanity
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T+122: National Security SpaceX Lawsuit
28 mei 2019 · 28 min
NSSL, LSA, OMG! Last week, SpaceX filed a lawsuit against the US Air Force over the Launch Service Agreement development contracts. We’re mere months away from bids being due for the National Security Space Launch Phase 2 launch contracts, so I figured now would be a good time to take a step back to explain what these programs are, why they matter, and why SpaceX is filing this lawsuit at this moment in time. Lees meer
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Crunch time: Rocket companies in all-out battle for Air Force award - SpaceNews.com
SpaceX’s Redacted Filing (PDF, 4.2 MB)
SpaceX launches new legal battle against U.S. Air Force - SpaceNews.com
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T+121: Artemis, Blue Moon, Starship, and Politics
17 mei 2019 · 27 min
NASA and the White House released a summary of the FY2020 budget amendment this week, alongside the new name: Project Artemis. I talk through some political fallout, what the future may hold, and the chaos elements that are Blue Moon and Starship. Lees meer
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America to the Moon by 2024, NASA’s FY 2020 Budget Amendment Summary (PDF, 510 KB)
Artemis - Main Engine Cut Off
NASA Taps 11 American Companies to Advance Human Lunar Landers | NASA
Administration Asks For Authority to Shift Money Within NASA to Pay for Moon Program - SpacePolicyOnline.com
The uphill battle NASA faces to sell its Moon plan to Congress - The Verge
Blue Origin | Blue Moon
SpaceX plans to A/B test its Starship rocketship builds | Ars Technica
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T+120: Dr. Mike Baine, Axiom Space
7 mei 2019 · 48 min
Dr. Mike Baine, Chief Engineer of Axiom Space, joins us to talk through Axiom’s plans for commercial low Earth orbit space stations. Lees meer
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Axiom Space
Axiom Space | About Axiom Space
Project Morpheus : Home
Project Morpheus : Video Archive
Intuitive Machines
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T+119: Dr. John Charles
18 april 2019 · 53 min
Dr. John Charles spent nearly 33 years at NASA—most recently as Chief Scientist of the Human Research Program—working on human spaceflight through Shuttle, Mir, ISS, and beyond. He lead missions such as STS-95 (John Glenn’s Shuttle flight), STS-107, and the Twins Study with Scott and Mark Kelly. He retired from NASA in February 2018 and is now the Scientist in Resident at Space Center Houston. We talk about his career, the human spaceflight issues he worked and solved in his time at NASA, and the things that need to be solved for the exploration of the Moon, Mars, and beyond. Lees meer
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AstroCryptoTriviology, John’s Blog
About John
John Charles (@csm014) | Twitter
Human Research Program | NASA
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T+118: Rapid Agile Launch Initiative
8 april 2019 · 24 min
Last week, the US Air Force announced and expounded on the Rapid Agile Launch Initiative. Along with the new initiative, the new era of small launch is finally here, so it’s worth discussing a bit. Lees meer
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Rapid Agile Launch Initiative - Main Engine Cut Off
Rocket Lab to launch three R&D satellites for the U.S. Air Force | Rocket Lab
Virgin Orbit wins first Defense Department launch contract - SpaceNews.com
US Air Force releases RFI for SRP-O ASLON-45 small launch effort | Jane's 360
Relativity Signs Telesat, Eyes Polar Launch Site - Main Engine Cut Off
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T+117: Q&A
2 april 2019 · 28 min
This month we talk EM-1, Moon by 2024, the commercialization of LEO, and more. Lees meer
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T+116: On the Moon by 2024
28 maart 2019 · 22 min
The National Space Council met this week and Vice President Pence announced the administration’s intentions to see humans land on the moon by 2024. I break down my thoughts and observations coming out of the meeting. Lees meer
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Fifth Meeting of the National Space Council - YouTube
Remarks by Vice President Pence at the Fifth Meeting of the National Space Council | Huntsville, AL | The White House
Pence calls for human return to the moon by 2024 - SpaceNews.com
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T+115: Caleb Henry
18 maart 2019 · 47 min
Caleb Henry of SpaceNews joins me live in studio to talk about his trip to Kourou for the first OneWeb launch, more affordable antennas, the current spectrum wars, and more from the world of satellites. Lees meer
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Caleb Henry (@CHenry_SN) | Twitter
Caleb Henry, Author at SpaceNews.com
OneWeb's first six satellites in orbit following Soyuz launch - SpaceNews.com
Caleb Henry on Twitter: “Just realized Twitter clipped the video BEFORE you can see Soyuz. Here is the actual video.”
Average revenue per user (ARPU)
Wyler claims breakthrough in low-cost antenna for OneWeb, other satellite systems - SpaceNews.com
C-Band Alliance plan would require 5G networks to pay for eight new satellites - SpaceNews.com
5G trumps weather in spectrum debate - SpaceNews.com
Satellite antenna companies divided on near-term feasibility of cheap flat panels - SpaceNews.com
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T+114: EM-1 Hot Drama with Eric Berger
13 maart 2019 · 47 min
Eric Berger of Ars Technica joins me to talk about the latest in SLS Hot Drama: the 2020 budget request and a Bridenstine appearance in the Senate that might just go down in history. This week, NASA has proposed flying the three prime missions of SLS on commercial vehicles, setting the stage for an interesting few months of politics and engineering, and introducing some serious questions about the future of SLS. Lees meer
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Eric Berger (@SciGuySpace) | Twitter
Eric Berger | Ars Technica
New White House budget spells trouble for NASA’s SLS rocket | Ars Technica
NASA to consider use of private rockets for first Orion lunar mission | Ars Technica
MARS WARS: The Rise and Fall of the Space Exploration Initiative.: Thor Hogan.: Amazon.com: Books
SpaceX completes a historic mission, crew flight possible later in 2019 | Ars Technica
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T+113: Q&A
1 maart 2019 · 32 min
This month, we talk the GEO slowdown, the LEO boom, and as always, take on some fun launch vehicle questions. Lees meer
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T+112: SLC-20, SPD-4, and a Soyuz Soapbox
27 februari 2019 · 15 min
Firefly Aerospace is taking over Space Launch Complex 20, President Trump signed Space Policy Directive-4, and NASA is looking to buy more Soyuz seats, even though they always say it’s too late to do that. Lees meer
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Resurrected Firefly Aerospace will take over a launch site at busy Florida spaceport - The Verge
Text of Space Policy Directive-4: Establishment of the United States Space Force | The White House
Space Policy Directive-4 - Main Engine Cut Off
NASA Looking to Buy Two More Soyuz Seats, Even Though They Always Say It’s Too Late to Do That - Main Engine Cut Off
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T+111: SpaceX, the Established Launch Provider
21 februari 2019 · 31 min
A tale of politics, protests, and contracts tells the story of how SpaceX is in transition—and maybe has already transitioned—from a scrappy upstart to an established launch provider. Lees meer
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California Space Mafia Needles the Air Force - Main Engine Cut Off
Lawmakers: Air Force launch procurement strategy undermines SpaceX - SpaceNews.com
SpaceX Protests Lucy Launch Contract - Main Engine Cut Off
SpaceX protests NASA launch contract award - SpaceNews.com
Air Force Awards EELV Phase-1A-6 Contracts - Main Engine Cut Off
U.S. Department of Defense Contracts for February 19, 2019
Project Announcement: Evaluation of the U.S. Air Force's Certification of the SpaceX Falcon Launch Vehicle Family > Department of Defense Office of Inspector General
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T+110: Starship, New Glenn, and RS1 Updates
11 februari 2019 · 22 min
ABL Space Systems announced some changes to RS1, Blue Origin broke ground in Huntsville and signed a new customer, and SpaceX has been making steady progress on Starship. Lees meer
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ABL Space Systems increases performance and cuts price of its small launch vehicle - SpaceNews.com
Blue Origin breaks ground for BE-4 factory - SpaceNews.com
Blue Origin’s Powerful New Glenn Rocket to Launch Telesat’s Advanced Global LEO Satellite Constellation | Telesat
Telesat signs New Glenn multi-launch agreement with Blue Origin for LEO missions - SpaceNews.com
New Raptor Fires Up - Main Engine Cut Off
Elon Musk on Twitter: “Design requires at least 170 metric tons of force. Engine reached 172 mT & 257 bar chamber pressure with warm propellant, which means 10% to 20% more with deep cryo.”
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T+109: Q&A
2 februari 2019 · 40 min
We cover a lot of ground in this round of questions, nearly all focused on the future—ISS crew scheduling, ISS facilities, ISRO human spaceflight, science missions, and launch vehicles. Lees meer
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T+108: Layoffs and Launch Sites
21 januari 2019 · 28 min
I wanted to spend some time breaking down a few news items from last week that may be leading indicators of trends for 2019: layoffs at Stratolaunch, Tethers Unlimited, and SpaceX, and Relativity signed a lease for Launch Complex 16 at Cape Canaveral. Lees meer
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Stratolaunch space venture cuts back sharply on operations – GeekWire
Tethers Unlimited lays off 20 percent of staff due to NASA shutdown – GeekWire
SpaceX laying off 10 percent of its workforce - SpaceNews.com
In blow to Los Angeles, SpaceX is moving some Mars spaceship and booster work to Texas - Los Angeles Times
Relativity to Operate Cape Canaveral Launch Complex 16 - Main Engine Cut Off
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T+107: Chris Gebhardt
15 januari 2019 · 58 min
Chris Gebhardt of NASASpaceflight joins me to talk all things SpaceX: Starship and its upcoming hopper tests, DM-1 and the government shutdown, and more. Lees meer
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Chris G - NSF (@ChrisG_NSF) | Twitter
NASASpaceFlight.com
SpaceX gearing up for Starship tests at Boca Chica – NASASpaceFlight.com
Falcon 9 with Dragon 2 rolls out for DM-1 dry dress rehearsal at 39A – NASASpaceFlight.com
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T+106: Q&A
1 januari 2019 · 43 min
This month I tackle questions on future space architectures, companies working in space right now, and finish with a 2018 Top 10 ranking. Lees meer
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Episode T+82: Jon Goff, Altius Space Machines - Main Engine Cut Off
Neumann Space - Connecting humanity to the stars
Neumann Space Exec on a New Potential Use for Orbital Debris - Via Satellite
Tethers Unlimited Home Page
Vulcan-Centaur Performance Figures
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T+105: Jonathan McDowell
29 december 2018 · 35 min
Jonathan McDowell joins me to talk about his recent paper proposing 80 kilometers, rather than 100, as a more appropriate boundary of the edge of space. Lees meer
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Jonathan’s Space Home Page
Jonathan McDowell (@planet4589) | Twitter
The edge of space: Revisiting the Karman Line - ScienceDirect
Jonathan’s Space Report
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T+104: Jake Robins
11 december 2018 · 28 min
Jake Robins of WeMartians joins me to talk InSight, Mars EDL, and Mars 2020. Lees meer
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WeMartians Podcast
51 - Entry, Descent, and Landing - WeMartians Podcast
47 - Recovering Opportunity (feat. Mike Seibert) - WeMartians Podcast
52 - Comin' up Jezero (feat. Tim Goudge) - WeMartians Podcast
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T+103: Commercial Lunar Payload Services
4 december 2018 · 33 min
NASA announced the nine companies that will be competing for Commercial Lunar Payload Services missions. I share some thoughts on the program overall, and discuss what we know about each company. Lees meer
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NASA Announces New Partnerships for Commercial Lunar Payload Delivery | NASA
Draft Concepts for Commercial Lunar Landers | NASA
Deep Space Systems Aerospace Engineering NASA
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Firefly Aerospace
Moon Express | Redefining Possible
ORBITBeyond
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Masten Space Systems
Lockheed Martin Corporation | Lockheed Martin
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T+102: November Q&A
30 november 2018 · 42 min
This month for Q&A, we try to figure out what the hell is up with DM-1, hit a few questions about launch, and talk through a few space development topics. Lees meer
This episode of Main Engine Cut Off is brought to you by 33 executive producers—Kris, Pat, Matt, Jorge, Brad, Ryan, Jamison, Nadim, Peter, Donald, Lee, Jasper, Chris, Warren, Bob, Russell, John, Moritz, Joel, Jan, David, Grant, Mike, David, Mints, Joonas, and seven anonymous—and 201 other supporters on Patreon.
NASA program to send astronauts to space station facing more delays
Secret Rocket Company Could Bring Jobs, Investment To Space Coast - Space - 90.7 WMFE
PLD Space, after ESA input, doubles lift capacity of smallsat launcher - SpaceNews.com
New Glenn Payload User’s Guide via NASASpaceflight Forums
50 - The Journey to Mars is Hyperbolic (feat. Mark Wallace) - WeMartians Podcast
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T+101: Starlink Addendum
9 november 2018 · 9 min
As I was recording yesterday’s show about Starlink, SpaceX filed an application with the FCC for some changes to the Starlink plan. I read through the report and it confirms some of what I talked about yesterday, so thought it was worth an update. Lees meer
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Episode T+100: Midterms, and a Thought on Starlink - Main Engine Cut Off
Application for Fixed Satellite Service by Space Exploration Holdings, LLC SAT-MOD-20181108-00083
Attachment A: Technical Information To Supplement Schedule S (PDF, 5 MB)
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T+100: Midterms, and a Thought on Starlink
8 november 2018 · 24 min
I share some space-focused takeaways from the US midterm elections and a thought that I had about recent Starlink reports. Lees meer
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Midterms and Space - Main Engine Cut Off
What the 2018 midterms mean for NASA and planetary science | The Planetary Society
Culberson loses as Democrats win House; Nelson losing Senate reelection - SpaceNews.com
Musk shakes up SpaceX in race to make satellite launch window: sources | Reuters
SpaceX seeks $750 million leveraged loan | Reuters
SpaceX circulates price guidance on $750 million term loan | Reuters
TMF Associates blog — Fake it till you make it?
Low Earth Orbit Visualization | LeoLabs
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T+99: October Q&A
1 november 2018 · 41 min
This month, I take on questions about small launch, future space ventures, and the Boeing/SLS saga/drama. Lees meer
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ISS schedule slips Dragon launch to May 19 - future manifest outlook - NASASpaceFlight.com
Rocket Lab | Space is now open for business | Rocket Lab
Virgin Orbit
Firefly Aerospace
Relativity Space
Vega C - Arianespace
Vector – A Revolution Is Upon Us, Opening Up The High Frontier To Innovators. And Vector Is Leading The Way.
ABL Space Systems
Rocket Lab selects Wallops Flight Facility for US launch site | Rocket Lab
Episode T+87: Rocket Lab Launch Complex 2 - Main Engine Cut Off
ConsenSys Acquires Planetary Resources | Planetary Resources
Deep Space Industries | Deep Space Industries
Moon Express Signs Memorandum Of Understanding With The Canadian Space Agency - Moon Express
NASA’s plasma rocket making progress toward a 100-hour firing | Ars Technica
A shadowy op-ed campaign is now smearing SpaceX in space cities | Ars Technica
NASA inspector general sharply criticizes SLS core stage development - SpaceNews.com
Main Engine Cut Off is creating a podcast and blog about spaceflight and exploration. | Patreon
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T+98: Gateway Logistics Services
26 oktober 2018 · 27 min
NASA released a request for information this week about cargo services to the Gateway—big news for the future of NASA and the Gateway. I break down the technical and non-technical bits of that announcement, as well as some updates on Space Force and the Soyuz situation. Lees meer
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DOD “Moving Out” on Space Force As Space Council Approves Six Recommendations to President - SpacePolicyOnline.com
Bridenstine confident in Soyuz return to flight despite quality concerns - SpaceNews.com
NASA Seeks Information for Gateway Cargo Delivery Services
Gateway Logistics Services - Federal Business Opportunities: Opportunities
Gateway Logistics Services - Main Engine Cut Off
Eric Berger on Twitter: “Congress hasn’t made up its mind yet about the Deep Space Gateway—an interesting contrast to NASA, which speaks of it as a fait accompli. Blurb from Politico’s space newsletter this morning…”
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T+97: SLS OIG Report, Air Force LSA Awards
15 oktober 2018 · 26 min
I share some thoughts on the two rocket drama stories from last week: a brutal OIG report on Boeing’s work on SLS stages, and the Air Force selected three new launch vehicles to receive development funding. Lees meer
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NASA’s Management of the Space Launch System Stages Contract - NASA Office of Inspector General
There’s a new report on SLS rocket management, and it’s pretty brutal | Ars Technica
Air Force awards three Launch Service Agreements > U.S. Air Force
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE > Contract View
Air Force funding three new rockets to compete with SpaceX but only intends to buy launch services from two providers - SpaceNews.com
NGIS highlights advantages of their Air Force contract win with OmegA - NASASpaceFlight.com
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T+96: Blue Origin & Harris
10 oktober 2018 · 16 min
Blue Origin and Harris announced an interesting partnership last week that’s worth discussing: Harris will be producing 5-meter fixed mesh reflector antennas that can only fit (for now) inside of New Glenn’s big fairing. Lees meer
This episode of Main Engine Cut Off is brought to you by 35 executive producers—Kris, Pat, Matt, Jorge, Brad, Ryan, Jamison, Nadim, Peter, Donald, Lee, Jasper, Chris, Warren, Bob, Russell, John, Moritz, Tyler, Joel, Jan, David, Grant, Mike, David, Mints, Joonas, and eight anonymous—and 186 other supporters on Patreon.
Blue Origin & Harris whitepaper on 5-meter antennas
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T+95: September Q&A
1 oktober 2018 · 36 min
This month, I take on questions about BE-4 and Vulcan, small launch, BFR, and human spaceflight. Lees meer
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United Launch Alliance Building Rocket of the Future with Industry-Leading Strategic Partnerships
EELV LSA Selection “Sometime in August” - Main Engine Cut Off
U.K. selects Scottish spaceport site - SpaceNews.com
Government Has Environmental Concerns About Nova Scotia Launch Site - Parabolic Arc
Ursa Major Technologies
OneWeb, treading water awaiting debt financing, now a source of industry concern - Space Intel Report
BFR passing the Moon | Official SpaceX Photos | Flickr
Gamma Radiation Protection and Radiation Shield | StemRad
Commander Leads Japanese, Russian Spaceship Preps and BEAM Checks - Space Station
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T+94: #dearMoon
24 september 2018 · 20 min
Some thoughts on the #dearMoon project, SpaceX’s announcement, and the essence of SpaceX’s strategy—bringing us along for the ride. Lees meer
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#dearMoon
First Private Passenger on Lunar BFR Mission - YouTube
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T+93: NASA Goddard and Restore-L
13 september 2018 · 30 min
Pat O. and I took a trip down to NASA Goddard to explore all that’s going on there. We talk a bit about our visit, what we saw and learned, and we talk with Brent Robertson, project manager of Restore-L, NASA’s satellite servicing mission. Lees meer
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NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center | NASA
Global Precipitation Mission Near-Realtime Rainfall (Incredible rolling 7-day video of rainfall)
Satellite Servicing Projects Division - Team
Satellite Servicing Projects Division - Restore-L
pat o. 🚀 (@spacepat_o) | Twitter
Falcon Heavy Kerbal Camera Crew Reaction Vid - YouTube
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