Jul 8, 2025 ESA has announced five companies selected for the ambitious European Launcher Challenge: Isar Aerospace, MaiaSpace, Orbex, PLD Space, and Rocket Factory Augsburg. This challenge aims to diversify and enhance Europe's launch capability through competitive innovation. We break down the rockets, tech advancements, and what's next for these promising European companies.Learn how PLD Space, MaiaSpace, Orbex, Isar Aerospace, and RFA plan to tackle ESA's challenge, upgrade their launchers, and reshape Europe's role in the global launch market.Hosted by Ryan Caton for NSF.
Jul 11, 2025This week in space traffic, we saw a relatively quiet launch schedule—but not a quiet orbit! SpaceX launched another 28 Starlink satellites, while the ISS received fresh supplies via Russia’s Progress MS-31. Over at Tiangong, Tianzhou-8 departed after 8 months in orbit.🛰 This Week:Falcon 9 launches Starlink Group 10-28 from SLC-40, FloridaProgress MS-31 docks to ISS with fuel, water, and suppliesTianzhou-8 undocks from China’s space station after 8 months🚀 Coming Up Next Week:Tianzhou-9 launching to Tiangong around July 14Multiple Falcon 9 launches, including a Project Kuiper mission and possibly DH-ROR-1Eris rocket test flight from AustraliaAxiom-4 crew return aboard Dragon Grace on July 14Join Ryan Caton for a full rundown of all the movement in orbit and what to watch next week in spaceflight.🤵 Hosted by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).🖊️ Written by Alejandro Alcantarilla Romera (@AlexPhysics13).🎥 Video from Max Evans, Space Coast Live, Roscosmos, CCTV, China Aerospace, SpaceX, Gilmour Space.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
Jul 12, 2025We explore the details of NASA's Crew-11 mission - the next crew rotation to the International Space Station (ISS). Sawyer sits down with NASA astronauts Zena Cardman, Mike Fincke, and JAXA's Kimiya Yui. Hear their personal stories, training experiences, and what they’re most excited about as they prepare to journey to the Space Station.Cardman was originally assigned to NASA's SpaceX Crew-9, however when that mission had to free up 2 seats to bring home Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams following the Starliner fiasco, she was bumped in favor of Nick Hague. Fincke has been instrumental in the development of the commercial crew program, and especially Starliner. He was the backup for the Starliner Crew Flight Test, and was at one time scheduled to fly on Starliner-1. Also - which Endeavour is the best Endeavour?🤵 Hosted by Sawyer Rosenstein (@thenasaman).🖊️ Written by Sawyer Rosenstein (@thenasaman).🎥 Video from Max Evans, D Wise, ULA, NASA.✂️ Edited by Sawyer Rosenstein (@thenasaman).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
Jul 15, 2025Why is SpaceX launching Amazon’s Project Kuiper satellites when they’re direct competitors? In this video, we dive into the surprising collaboration between Elon Musk’s SpaceX and Jeff Bezos’ Amazon as 24 Kuiper satellites prepare to take flight on a Falcon 9 rocket. Despite competing in the satellite internet race with Starlink, SpaceX has a history of launching rival constellations like OneWeb and SES. Is this a strategic move, or is the market big enough for everyone? We also uncover why Amazon initially snubbed SpaceX for 92 launches with ULA, Arianespace, and Blue Origin, only to backtrack after a shareholder lawsuit. With a tight deadline to deploy 1,618 Kuiper satellites by July 2026, can Amazon meet the challenge? 🤵 Hosted by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).🖊️ Written by Alejandro Ancantarilla Romera (@AlexPhysics13).🎥 Video from Max Evans, D Wise, SpaceX, Amazon, Business Wire, Centre Spatial Guyanais.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
Jul 17, 2025Boeing's $2.8 billion NASA Exploration Upper Stage (EUS) for the Space Launch System (SLS) is making waves, but why did they share a rendered square instead of real photos? Dive into the details of the EUS, the powerhouse replacing the Interim Cryogenic Propulsion Stage (ICPS) for Artemis IV and beyond. Learn how the EUS, with its four RL-10C-3 engines, boosts payload capacity for Lunar Gateway missions and sustained lunar operations. We break down the recent thrust structure milestone, Boeing’s odd PR choice, and what it means for NASA’s Artemis program.🤵 Hosted by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).🖊️ Written by Martijn Luinstra.🎥 Video from Jack Beyer, Max Evans, Michael Baylor, NASA, Boeing, SpaceX.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
Jul 18, 2025Join us for this week's Space Traffic Report, as we cover significant launches and arrivals from around the globe. Highlights include SpaceX's Falcon 9 successfully deploying Israel's Dror-1 communication satellite, China's Tianzhou-9 resupplying the Tiangong Space Station, and the Axiom 4 crew returning from the International Space Station. Stay tuned to NSF for the latest space news!🤵 Hosted by Sawyer Rosenstein (@thenasaman)🖊️ Written by Martijn Luinstra.🎥 Video from Max Evans, D Wise, Sen.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
Jul 18, 2025 #SpaceX #Starship #salvageThe construction and salvage ship LB Jill appeared on the Port of Brownsville’s manifest, explicitly stating “To Load Rocket Parts 1 M/T,” strongly suggesting salvage operations of rocket debris from previous Starship flights. The vessel has been maintaining position near an area where rocket debris from a previous launch may have drifted due to ocean currents... Booster 13 from Starship Flight 6 seems like a strong candidate for this operation. Catch up on what we know in this quick video.🤵 Hosted by John Galloway (@Kspaceacademy).🖊️ Written by Alejandro Ancantarilla Romera (@AlexPhysics13) and John Galloway🎥 Video from Starbase live (http://nsf.live/starbase), John Galloway, and Jack Beyer✂️ Edited by Thomas Hayden.💼 Produced by John Galloway
Jul 22, 2025 VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASESpaceX's latest launch attempt at Vandenberg Space Force Base was scrubbed at T-45 seconds due to "FAA airspace concerns." The NASA TRACERS mission, aimed at studying solar wind and Earth's magnetosphere, was halted not by a stray plane or boat, but by a regional power outage disrupting the Los Angeles Air Route Traffic Control Center. This left SpaceX unable to confirm a clear launch corridor. Join Ryan, as we dive into what happened and why.🤵 Hosted by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).🖊️ Written by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).🎥 Video from D Wise, SpaceX, NASA, Google Earth, Famartin, The FAA, American Airlines.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
Jul 25, 2025 JOHN F. KENNEDY SPACE CENTERThis week, we dive into a trio of Falcon 9 launches, including Starlink Group 17-3, SES’s O3b mPOWER D satellites, and NASA's TRACERS mission, studying Earth's magnetic phenomena. Plus, a Soyuz rocket completes the Ionosfera-M constellation with a cluster of rideshares.Looking ahead, we preview upcoming Starlink launches, Europe's Vega C carrying 3D mapping and climate satellites, India's NISAR Earth observation satellite, and the highly anticipated Crew-11 mission to the ISS aboard SpaceX’s Crew Dragon Endeavour.Stay tuned for weekly updates—fast, clear, and breaking. That's BreakingSpace.Hosted by Elysia Segal for NSF.
Jul 26, 2025 #Crew11 #NASA #SpaceXCrew-11 has landed at Kennedy Space Center’s Shuttle Landing Facility, gearing up for their Thursday launch to the ISS at 16:09 UTC. Arriving five days early, astronauts Oleg Platonov, Kimiya Yui, Mike Fincke, and Zena Cardman are in pre-flight quarantine, conducting a dry dress rehearsal and final preparations. Why is Fincke on Dragon instead of Starliner, and why is Cardman the last of her class to fly? Boeing’s Starliner delays hold the answers.🤵 Hosted by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).🖊️ Written by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).🎥 Video from Sawyer Rosenstein, D Wise, Space Coast Live, McGregor Live, NASA, SpaceX, Google Earth.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
Jul 28, 2025Three heavily damaged Raptor engines have just been delivered to SpaceX’s McGregor test site — and we’ve got questions. Are they from the wreckage of Booster 13? Or maybe from the recent explosion of Ship 36?NSF’s Sawyer Rosenstein investigates this strange development. Could these engines offer clues into Starship’s recent failures? Or are they just headed to the scrapyard?Join us as we break down the evidence, compare images, and dig into SpaceX’s possible motives. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share your theory in the comments.📡 Stay updated on all things space — this is BREAKINGspace.🛰️ Footage & imagery: Jack Beyer, NSF | Flyover: Gary Blair🤵 Hosted by Sawyer Rosenstein.🖊️ Written by Alejandro Alcantarilla Romera.✂️ Edited by Thomas Hayden.💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
ul 30, 2025 #GilmourSpace #ErisRocket #AustralianSpaceAustralia’s first homegrown orbital rocket, Gilmour Space’s Eris, launched from Bowen Orbital Spaceport but didn’t reach orbit due to an engine failure seconds after liftoff. Regulatory delays and a fairing mishap preceded the flight, and one of the four Sirius engines faltered, causing the 30-metric-tonne rocket to lose thrust and slide off course. A second engine failure led to a slow descent and an unintended propulsive landing, with the rocket staying upright until it tipped over. Check out the footage and analysis of this dramatic test flight, and what’s next for Gilmour’s ambitious program.🤵 Hosted by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).🖊️ Written by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).🎥 Video from Gilmour Space, @zaid_dillon.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
Aug 1, 2025 JOHN F. KENNEDY SPACE CENTERJoin us for an action-packed week of space exploration, kicking off with a Vega C launch from French Guiana on July 26th, carrying the MicroCarb satellite to map global CO2 levels and four CO3D satellites for 3D Earth observation. Meanwhile, SpaceX dominated with four Falcon 9 Starlink missions, launching 99 satellites, including a foggy liftoff from California. China’s Chang Zheng 6A and 8A rockets boosted the SatNet constellation, while a Hyperbola 1 rocket successfully returned to flight with a Kunpeng-03 satellite. India’s GSLV Mk II launched the NASA-ISRO NISAR satellite for precision Earth mapping, and Australia’s first homegrown orbital rocket, Eris, attempted its debut but fell short after 14 seconds—though its Vegemite payload survived! Wrapping up, SpaceX’s Crew-11 mission launched to the ISS, marking the final landing at LZ-1.🤵 Hosted by Elysia Segal (@elysiasegal).🖊️ Written by Martijn Luinstra.🎥 Video from Max Evans, D Wise, Space Coast Live, SpaceX, NASA, Rocket Lab, ISRO, Gilmour Space, CCTV/CASC, CCTV/CASIC.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
Aug 2, 2025Join us as we dive into why SpaceX is retiring Landing Zone-1, the historic site where Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy boosters made 53 landings, starting with the world-first propulsive landing of an orbital-class booster in 2015. Discover the story behind the US Space Force’s decision to reclaim Launch Complex-13 for new players like Phantom Space and Vaya Space, who are developing their Daytona and DAUNTLESS rockets for launches projected in 2026-2027. Learn how Space Launch Delta 45’s new policy is reshaping the Space Coast, forcing rockets to land at their launch sites to boost efficiency and support a crowded field of operators like Blue Origin and Relativity. Stay tuned for insights on SpaceX’s next moves with Landing Zone-2 and new pads at SLC-40 and LC-39A!🤵 Hosted by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).🖊️ Written by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).🎥 Video from Max Evans, D Wise, NASA, © CNES 2015, Distribution AIRBUS DS via Harry Stranger, SpaceX, Maxar, NOAA, Phantom Space, Vaya Space.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
Aug 5, 2025 Skyrora secures the UK’s first vertical launch licence for its Skylark L rocket at SaxaVord Spaceport! After a 3-year wait, the Scottish company is set to launch its suborbital rocket, testing innovative tech like 3D-printed engines and eco-friendly Ecosene fuel made from unrecyclable plastic waste. Using high-test peroxide (HTP) and kerosene, Skyrora XL aims to rival Rocket Lab’s Electron, carrying small satellites up to 315kg into orbit. Join us as we dive into Skyrora’s journey, from Black Arrow’s legacy to modern space innovation.🤵 Hosted by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).🖊️ Written by Martijn Luinstra.🎥 Video from Skyrora, Rocket Factory Augsburg, Rocket Lab, Dronestock Library, Imperial War Museums.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
Aug 6, 2025 Join us as we dive into Impulse Space’s game-changing Mira spacecraft, a versatile space tug designed to revolutionize orbital logistics! Founded by SpaceX engine mastermind Tom Mueller, Impulse Space has upgraded Mira with enhanced thrusters, radiation-tolerant avionics, and deployable solar arrays, boosting its delta-v by 25% for precise payload delivery across Low Earth Orbit, MEO, GEO, and beyond. Fresh off successful LEO Express-1 and -2 missions, Mira’s next chapter includes Department of Defense demos and a GEO rideshare program, pushing the boundaries of in-space maneuverability.🔗 Article version: https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2025/...🤵 Hosted by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).🖊️ Written by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).🎥 Video from D Wise, Impulse Space, SpaceX, NASA, Pexels, Firefly Aerospace.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
Aug 8, 2025 #Apollo13 #JimLovell #NASAJoin us as we honor the legacy of Apollo 13 commander James "Jim" Lovell Jr., who passed away at 97. From his early days as a Naval Academy graduate and fighter pilot to becoming a NASA astronaut, Lovell’s career was extraordinary. He flew on Gemini 7 and 12, pioneered lunar orbit on Apollo 8, and heroically led Apollo 13 through its infamous "Houston, we've had a problem" crisis after an oxygen tank explosion. Learn about his test pilot days, the first crewed space rendezvous, lunar geology, and the dramatic survival story immortalized by Ron Howard’s film starring Tom Hanks. Celebrate Lovell’s contributions to space exploration, Apollo program history, and NASA’s "successful failure."🤵 Hosted by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).🖊️ Written by Chris Bergin & Ryan Caton.🎥 Video from NASA, US Navy, AndrewBuck, Sawyer Rosenstein.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
Aug 12, 2025Ever wondered what makes a Falcon Heavy truly unique? In this video, we dive into why SpaceX’s B1091 booster, used in the Kuiper-Falcon 2 mission, is technically a Falcon Heavy center core flying solo as a single-stick rocket! We’ll break down the structural differences between Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy boosters, explore why this hasn’t happened before, and uncover how a heavier center core still got the job done. Plus, could this be SpaceX’s first successful Falcon Heavy center core recovery? Join the discussion in the comments!🤵 Hosted by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).🖊️ Written by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).🎥 Video from Max Evans, D Wise, McGregor Live, SpaceX, NASA.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
Aug 16, 2025Join us for an in-depth look at SpaceX’s Starship Flight 10, targeting August 24th, 2025, as the FAA clears the way after closing the Flight 9 mishap investigation! Discover what caused Ship 35’s attitude control loss due to a methane tank diffuser failure, how SpaceX redesigned the system, and why Ship 36 exploded during pre-launch testing. We’ll dive into the rigorous testing at McGregor, Texas, updates on Booster 16 and Ship 37, and what to expect from the upcoming launch, including repeated experiments from Block 2 flights. Will SpaceX nail this mission?🤵 Hosted by Sawyer Rosensetein (@thenasaman).🖊️ Written by Alejandro Alcantarilla Romera (@AlexPhysics13).🎥 Video from BocaChicaGal, Jack Beyer, John Galloway, Jerry Pike, D Wise, Starbase Live, SpaceX.✂️ Edited by Sawyer Rosensetein (@thenasaman).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
Aug 18, 2025Discover Blue Origin's Mars Telecommunications Orbiter proposal, a potential game-changer for future Mars missions! Explore how Blue Origin, Rocket Lab, and Lockheed Martin are competing to build a high-performance communications relay for Mars, backed by the Trump administration’s $700M “Big Beautiful Bill” budget reconciliation. From Blue Origin’s Blue Ring spacecraft with hybrid propulsion and UHF relay satellites, to Rocket Lab’s proven ESCAPADE mission expertise, and Lockheed Martin’s legacy with Mars Odyssey, MAVEN, and Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, we dive into the tech and strategies driving interplanetary connectivity.Why hasn’t SpaceX joined the race, despite their Starlink Mars constellation plans? Unpack the future of Mars exploration, NASA’s Mars Sample Return, and the quest for a human presence on the Red Planet.🤵 Hosted by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).🖊️ Written by Hosted by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).🎥 Video from Max Evans, .✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
Aug 26, 2025On Tuesday August 26, 2025, SpaceX launched the Flight 10 mission with a Starship from Orbital Launch Mount A at SpaceX Starbase, TX, USA.
Sep 3, 2025 Join us as we dive into former NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine’s spicy Senate testimony on the Artemis program, Starship, and Blue Origin! Bridenstine raises serious concerns about the complexity of NASA’s lunar architecture, orbital refueling challenges, and the race to beat China to the Moon. From SpaceX’s Starship HLS to Blue Origin’s Blue Moon Mk2, we unpack his critiques, the future of the Artemis missions, and the sustainability of SLS. Featuring insights from Jared Isaacman’s optimistic X post, we explore whether NASA’s ambitious lunar plans are groundbreaking or not. Don’t miss this deep dive into space exploration, lunar landers, and the U.S.-China space race!🤵 Hosted by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).🖊️ Written by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).🎥 Video from Jack Beyer, Max Evans, John Galloway, Starbase Live, NASA, US Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, Blue Origin, SpaceX.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
Sep 9, 2025 SpaceX's $17 billion purchase of EchoStar's radio spectrum licenses, a sum rivaling 75% of NASA's $25 billion annual budget, secures exclusive S-band and Mobile Satellite Service frequencies to supercharge Starlink's direct-to-cell network. This deal—split into $8.5B cash and $8.5B SpaceX stock, plus $2B debt payments—unlocks 20x throughput and 100x capacity for next-gen satellites, promising 5G connectivity to eliminate global dead zones. With Starship's unmatched launch capacity and competitors like Globalstar and Amazon's Project Kuiper trailing, SpaceX solidifies its dominance in satellite internet. Amid whispers of Apple pivoting from Globalstar to Starlink for iPhone and Apple Watch Ultra 3 satellite features, this move reshapes the space and telecom landscape.🤵 Hosted by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).🖊️ Written by Hosted by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).🎥 Video from D Wise, Starbase Live, SpaceX, EchoStar, T-Mobile, Apple, Pexels.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
Sep 10, 2025 NASA’s Perseverance rover uncovered a leopard-spot pattern on the Cheyava Falls rock in Mars’ Neretva Vallis, hinting at ancient microbial life! This intriguing formation in Jezero Crater, featuring vivianite and greigite minerals, suggests chemical reactions possibly tied to organic matter, challenging assumptions about Mars’ history. Could this be evidence of life existing more recently on the Red Planet? Dive into the science, explore reaction fronts, and learn about the Mars Sample Return mission’s role in answering: Are we alone?🤵 Hosted by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).🖊️ Written by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).🎥 Video from NASA/JPL-Caltech/MSSS, NASA JPL, CU/LASP EMM/EXI ITF/Kevin M. Gill, CarlesMillan, Lodewicus de Honsvels.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
Sep 17, 2025 Join us as we dive into Rocket Lab’s intriguing focus on a Mars Telecommunications Orbiter, a mission that’s sparking buzz despite no official NASA request—yet! In an exclusive chat with Rocket Lab’s Founder & CEO, Sir Peter Beck, we uncover why this $700M project, backed by the current U.S. administration, could be a game-changer for Mars exploration. From its roots in the canceled 2009 mission to its modern revival as a single satellite in areosynchronous orbit, we explore how Rocket Lab is positioning itself for a Martian future.🤵 Hosted by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).🖊️ Written by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).🎥 Video from Rocket Lab, NASA/JPL, NASA/JPL/Cornell University, The White House, NASA/JPL-Caltech/MSSS, NASA/JPL-Caltech, NASA.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
Sep 25, 2025 Is the Dream Chaser spacecraft dead? NASA's shocking decision to all-but-cancel Sierra Space’s contract for seven ISS resupply missions and shift the Dream Chaser’s debut from an ISS docking to a free-flyer demo has left space enthusiasts reeling. From its origins in NASA’s HL-20 concept to Sierra Nevada Corporation’s ambitious push for commercial crew and cargo programs, the Dream Chaser’s journey has been turbulent. Despite a successful 2017 test flight and excitement around DC-101 Tenacity, delays have pushed its first mission to 2027. With only five years left for the ISS and competition from SpaceX’s Dragon and Northrop Grumman’s Cygnus, can Sierra Space’s winged spacecraft survive?🤵 Hosted by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).🖊️ Written by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).🎥 Video from Max Evans, Brady Kenniston, Sawyer Rosenstein, Sierra Space, Sierra Nevada Space Systems, NASA, ULA.✂️ Edited by Sawyer Rosenstein (@thenasaman).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
Sep 30, 2025 #Starship #Spaceflight #ReusableRocketsJoin us as we dive into the 13-years-late world of European spaceflight with Avio’s bold new project - a reusable upper stage that’s drawing comparisons to SpaceX’s Starship! Backed by a €40 million ESA contract, Avio is developing a compact, methane-fueled vehicle powered by a P120C solid rocket booster, aiming for an in-flight demo within two years. We’ll break down the design, its similarities to Starship, and why it’s got the space community mocking it on social media. Plus, stick around to see how we recreated this quirky concept in Kerbal Space Program (it might need some landing legs).🤵 Hosted by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).🖊️ Written by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).🎥 Video from Max Evans, D Wise, Avio, Centre Spatial Guyanais, ESA, Stoke Space, Rocket Factory Augsburg, CNES-REAL DREAM, SpaceX, ArianeGroup, CASBAA.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
Oct 13, 2025Relive the raw intensity of Starship's Flight Test 11 from launch to splashdown: a clean liftoff from Pad 1 led to flawless staging, where the booster shrugged off one offline middle-ring Raptor during boostback and still brought all 13 engines home for a pinpoint landing burn with the updated profile. Upstairs, the ship hit SECO without a hitch, deployed eight Starlink simulators on cue, and nailed a sea-level Raptor relight before reentry's fury, dodging last flight's engine bay anomaly. The real showstopper was the daring bank through 55 & 30 kilometers, easing into a sharper turn below 6km to mimic a southbound Starbase tower catch, before sticking a smooth touchdown right on target for the planned finale.🤵 Hosted by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).🖊️ Written by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).🎥 Video from Jack Beyer, Max Evans, Ceaser G, D Wise, Starbase Live, Bob Beresh, SpaceX.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
Oct 14, 2025 Impulse Space, the orbital maneuvering specialist founded by former SpaceX engine pioneer Tom Mueller, is expanding its ambitions beyond Earth orbit with an in-house lunar lander designed to deliver up to three tonnes of cargo to the Moon's surface. Leveraging the company's proven Helios kick stage for trans-lunar injection without the need for in-space refueling, the vehicle slots neatly into a critical market gap between smaller CLPS-class landers like Firefly's Blue Ghost and larger systems such as Blue Origin's Blue Moon Mark 1. Powered by a new engine using the reliable nitrous oxide and ethane bipropellant from Impulse's flight-tested Mira spacecraft, this agnostic design pairs with diverse launchers from Falcon 9 to Starship, targeting operational readiness by 2028 with plans for multiple missions that year—offering a pragmatic, near-term solution for lunar payload delivery amid the growing commercial space race.🤵 Hosted by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).🖊️ Written by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).🎥 Video from Max Evans, D Wise, Impulse Space, NASA, SpaceX, Blue Origin, Firefly Aerospace, Astrobotic, Relativity Space, United Launch Alliance, Centre Spatial Guyanais, JAXA.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
Oct 21, 2025In a stunning shift for NASA's Artemis program, acting Administrator Sean Duffy announced on national TV that the agency is reopening bids for the Artemis III lunar lander—the first crewed Moon landing since Apollo 17 in 1972—moving beyond SpaceX's Starship Human Landing System due to persistent delays in orbital refueling and suborbital test failures.Originally awarded to SpaceX in 2021 for this pivotal mission, Starship now faces stiff competition from Blue Origin's advanced Blue Moon Mark 1 and Mark 2 landers, which could accelerate timelines to beat China's Lanyue lunar ambitions before President Trump's term ends in 2029.Elon Musk fired back on X, slamming Blue Origin's orbital track record while insisting SpaceX is lightning-fast in the US space race, even dismissing the urgency to outpace China in this renewed lunar exploration era.🤵 Hosted by Sawyer Rosenstein (@thenasaman).🖊️ Written by Alejandro Alcantarilla Romera (@AlexPhysics13).🎥 Video from BocaChicaGal, D Wise, Bob Beresh, Jonathon Norcross, NASA, SpaceX, Blue Origin, CCTV.✂️ Edited by Thomas Hayden.💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
Oct 23, 2025 Dive into the high-stakes drama shaking up NASA's future as billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman battles Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy for the permanent NASA Administrator role under President Donald Trump. From Isaacman's swift December nomination - backed by Elon Musk and fueled by his Inspiration4 philanthropy and Polaris Dawn missions - to his dramatic April Senate confirmation hurdle, only to be sidelined over old Democratic donations amid White House personnel clashes, the plot thickens with Duffy's appointment as Acting Administrator. Witness Musk's fiery X rants slamming "Sean Dummy" and Duffy's Fox News jabs at SpaceX Starship delays for Artemis III, while whispers of folding NASA into the Department of Transportation spark industry backlash.🤵 Hosted by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).🖊️ Written by Alejandro Alcantarilla Romera (@AlexPhysics13).🎥 Video from.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
Nov 4, 2025He’s Back: President Trump has just officially re-nominated Jared Isaacman - the Billionaire, Philanthropist turned Private Astronaut - to be NASA’s Administrator, replacing Secretary Sean Duffy - and boy has it been a WILD ride to get to this point over the last 12 months. The announcement was made Tuesday evening on the President’s social media platform, Truth Social. Jared Isaacman accepted this nomination, and shared his gratitude towards the President. This re-nomination was also publicly supported by Sean Duffy - despite his attempts to secure the position for himself.🤵 Hosted by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).🖊️ Written by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).🎥 Video from John Kraus/Polaris Program, Polaris Program, SpaceX, US Department of Transportation, Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies, NASA, The White House, US Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
Ryan Caton@dpoddolphinproBREAKING: The @FAAnews is implementing a Launch Curfew for All Commercial Launches & Re-entries.Launches & Re-entries are banned between 06:00 - 22:00 local time, starting Monday, November 10th.I think I am correct in saying that this is unprecedented.The Emergency Order does not explain how the "local time" of a re-entry will be determined. Re-entries typically span multiple time zones.Here is the exact language of the Emergency Order:Accordingly, with respect to commercial space launches and reentries, under the authority provided to the FAA Administrator by 49 U.S.C. §§ 40103, 40113, and 46105(c), and authority delegated to the FAA Administrator under 51 U.S.C. § 50909(a), it is hereby ordered that, beginning at 6:00 a.m. EST on November 10, 2025, and until this Order is cancelled, Commercial space launches and reentries will only be permitted between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. local time.
Nov 13, 2025 Blue Origin's New Glenn just etched its name in rocketry history with a flawless second flight: a thunderous liftoff from Launch Complex 36, a fiery re-entry burn, and—against all odds—a pinpoint landing on the ocean-going platform Jacklyn, marking the second company ever to land an orbital-class booster at sea. After scrubs from weather woes and solar storms, the 60-meter behemoth powered by seven BE-4 engines soared into orbit, delivering NASA's ESCAPADE twin satellites on a clever detour to Mars via the L2 Lagrange point—chilling in deep space until the next transfer window opens, a workaround born from launch delays that once sidelined it from the Psyche mission. Upgrades from Flight 1's re-light woes shone through in a textbook re-entry and touchdown, drawing kudos from Elon Musk to Jared Isaacman, while underscoring New Glenn's pivotal role in Blue's Artemis ambitions, with Blue Moon cargo landers eyeing a lunar hop as soon as January.🤵 Hosted by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).🖊️ Written by Alejandro Alcantarilla Romera (@AlexPhysics13).🎥 Video from D Wise, Blue Origin, NASA.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
Nov 20, 2025Blue Origin just dropped a massive upgrade with the new 9x4 variant — 9 BE-4 engines on the first stage, 4 engines on the second stage, stretched tanks, higher thrust, subcooled propellants, reusable fairings, and a staggering 70 tons to LEO (20 tons to TLI). This video breaks down everything announced, compares both New Glenn 7x2 and 9x4 configurations, covers the upcoming performance boosts coming to the current rocket (19.9 MN at liftoff, uprated BE-3U second stage, propellant densification), and explores what the stunning new renders really tell us — including the mysterious disappearance of the transporter-erector. 🤵 Hosted by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).🖊️ Written by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).🎥 Video from Jack Beyer, Max Evans, Tyler Gray, Jerry Pike, D Wise, Space Coast Live, Starbase Live, Blue Origin, NASA, SpaceX.✂️ Edited by Sawyer Rosenstein (@thenasaman)💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
Dec 3, 2025Jared Isaacman faced the US Senate Commerce Committee in his second bid to become NASA Administrator, delivering a powerful message of urgency as America races toward Artemis lunar landings in 2026 amid fierce competition from China’s rapidly advancing space program - including LandSpace’s near-perfect methalox rocket booster landing just hours before the hearing. In this December 2025 confirmation hearing recap, dive deep into Isaacman’s stance on the future of SLS versus reusable heavy-lift giants like SpaceX’s Starship and Blue Origin’s New Glenn, his support for opening Artemis contracts to boost competition, advocacy for nuclear propulsion and cutting-edge X-planes, defense of NASA’s science and aeronautics departments amongst proposed cuts, and why beating China to the Moon is critical for American leadership.🤵 Hosted by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).🖊️ Written by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).🎥 Video from D Wise, Jack Beyer,.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
Dec 23, 2025Tory Bruno is stepping down as President and CEO of United Launch Alliance after nearly twelve years leading the Boeing–Lockheed Martin joint venture.ULA confirmed Bruno’s departure in a brief statement, saying he is leaving to pursue another opportunity. While his next move hasn’t yet been announced, his exit comes at a critical moment for the company as Atlas V nears retirement and Vulcan Centaur becomes ULA’s sole launch vehicle.Former COO John Elbon will serve as Interim CEO, while Mark Peller — previously Senior Vice President of Vulcan Development and Advanced Programs — steps into the COO role.We look back at Tory Bruno’s career, from his decades at Lockheed Martin to his leadership during ULA’s transition away from the Russian RD-180, the retirement of Delta IV Heavy, and the long road to Vulcan. We also examine what this leadership change could mean for ULA as competition from SpaceX and other commercial launch providers continues to intensify.Thanks to Destin from Smarter Everyday for letting NSF use his footage/likeness.Check out his ULA Factory Tour: • HOW ROCKETS ARE MADE (Rocket Factory Tour ... Check out his ULA Vulcan Pad Tour: • Touring the Vulcan Rocket on the Launch Pa... 🤵 Hosted by D. Wise.🖊️ Written by D. Wise with Chris Bergin.🎥 Video from ULA, Smarter Everyday, Sawyer Rosenstein, D. Wise.✂️ Edited by Sawyer Rosenstein.💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
Streamed live On Wednesday evening, NASA announced that the agency had called off a planned EVA (Extravehicular Activity) scheduled for Thursday due to a medical concern with a member of the Expedition 74 crew.Agency leadership will hold a press conference at 5PM ET (22:00 UTC) to provide an update on the situation. Participating in the press conference is:NASA Administrator Jared IsaacmanAmit Kshatriya, associate administratorDr. James Polk, chief health and medical officer, NASA Headquarters
Jan 8, 2026In a rare medical emergency aboard the International Space Station, NASA has decided to bring SpaceX's Crew-11 home early, cutting short their mission after an undisclosed health issue affected one of the four astronauts. Launched in August 2025 aboard Crew Dragon Endeavour, the team—Commander Zena Cardman, Pilot Mike Fincke, JAXA Mission Specialist Kimiya Yui, and Roscosmos Mission Specialist Oleg Platonov—was originally set to return in late February 2026, but will now splashdown off the U.S. West Coast following a standard undocking procedure.This video breaks down the timeline of events, from the initial private medical call to the postponement of EVA 94, historical precedents like Soyuz T-14's early return in 1985, and NASA's contingency plans ensuring ISS operations continue uninterrupted.🛰️ ISS Imagery Partner - @Sen / @sen 🤵 Hosted by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).🖊️ Written by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).🎥 Video from D Wise, NASA, ADSBexchange, marinetraffic.com, Soviet space program, Aklyuch, Lai88.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
Jan 13, 2026ISRO's trusted Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) has suffered its second consecutive failure in just eight months, with the PSLV-C62 mission on January 12, 2026, ending in disaster due to a third-stage anomaly that caused roll rate disturbances and loss of attitude control. Following the similar PSLV-C61 setback in May 2025 involving a chamber pressure drop, this back-to-back incident resulted in the loss of 16 satellites—including DRDO's strategic EOS-N1 (Anvesha) Earth observation payload and international rideshares from Brazil, Nepal, Spain, the UK, and more—raising serious questions about potential manufacturing defects, nozzle issues, transparency in failure investigations, and the future reliability of India's workhorse rocket ahead of ambitious goals like Gaganyaan human spaceflight. Dive into the technical details, timeline of events, and what this means for ISRO's commercial launch ambitions in this in-depth analysis.🤵 Hosted by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).🖊️ Written by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).🎥 Video from Max Evans, Jack Beyer, ISRO, Press Information Bureau, NASA, Kevin Gill, Footy2000.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
Jan 15, 2026 #NASA #JAXA #SpaceXAfter a medical concern with one crew member prompted NASA's first-ever early return from the International Space Station, the four astronauts of Crew-11 — Commander Zena Cardman, Pilot Mike Fincke, JAXA's Kimiya Yui, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Oleg Platonov — safely undocked from the ISS in their SpaceX Dragon Endeavour capsule on January 14, 2026. Following a standard de-orbit burn, re-entry through Earth's atmosphere, and successful parachute deployment, the spacecraft splashed down in the Pacific Ocean off the California coast at 08:41 UTC / 03:41 EST / 00:41 PST on January 15. The crew, who spent 167 days in orbit, was recovered by SpaceX teams aboard the ship Shannon and reported in good condition, marking a smooth conclusion to this historic mission adjustment.🤵 Hosted by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).🖊️ Written by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).🎥 Video from Erik Fraser, NASA, SpaceX, Chun Wang.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
Jan 17, 2026Watch NASA's massive Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft roll out to Launch Pad 39B on January 17, 2026, in this detailed update ahead of the historic Artemis II mission — the first crewed flight to the Moon since Apollo 17 in 1972. The iconic crawler-transporter hauls the 11-million-pound stack at just 1 mph on its 4-mile journey from the Vehicle Assembly Building, setting the stage for critical pad testing, emergency systems hookup, and the all-important wet dress rehearsal with full propellant loading. With four astronauts — Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen — scheduled to launch no earlier than February 6, 2026, for a lunar flyby, discover every key step NASA must complete before humans return to deep space.🤵 Hosted by Sawyer Rosenstein (@thenasaman).🖊️ Written by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).🎥 Video from Sawyer Rosenstein, Jerry Pike, Space Coast Live, NASA.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
Jan 22, 2026 #BlueOrigin #TeraWave #SatelliteInternetBlue Origin just unveiled TeraWave, a groundbreaking satellite internet service promising speeds up to 6 terabits per second - orders of magnitude faster than Starlink or Amazon's Project Kuiper. But how? By leveraging laser-based optical communication between Earth and space. In this video, we break down the tech, the dual-orbit constellation (5,280 LEO satellites for RF links at 144 Gbps and 128 MEO satellites for optical backhaul), potential challenges like weather interference and beam precision, and why it's aimed at enterprise, government, and data centers rather than consumers.We also explore the confusion around Jeff Bezos owning multiple networks, TeraWave's symmetrical speeds for massive data transfer, and its expected launch in Q4 2027. Is this sci-fi becoming reality, or are there hurdles Blue Origin can't overcome?🤵 Hosted by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).🖊️ Written by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).🎥 Video from D Wise, Starbase Live, Jack Beyer, Starlink, Amazon, Blue Origin, SpaceX, Google Earth, T-Mobile.✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton (@DPodDolphinPro).💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
