
This week join Space Explored's Seth Kurkowski and Daryl Sausse to discuss seeing the Blue Angels perform at Sun 'n Fun, Ingenuity flying its first and second flights, and the second operational crewed flight for SpaceX.
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SpaceX Starship as NASA’s Artemis lunar human landing system tidbits
Mars Helicopter Ingenuity completes high-speed spin test after last week’s complications
Mars Helicopter Ingenuity makes history, successfully taking first flight on another planet
Amazon to launch its first batch of Project Kuiper satellites on ULA rockets
How to build your very own LEGO Ingenuity mini-figure
NASA Ingenuity helicopter takes its second bigger and better flight on Mars
[Gallery] SpaceX launches Crew 2 on a reflown booster and Crew Dragon capsule
SpaceX Crew 2 astronauts arrive at a packed ISS
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Apr 26, 2021
41 min

This week join Space Explored's Seth Kurkowski and Zac Hall to discuss the announcement of SpaceX's Starship vehicle winning NASA's Human Landing System contract, Blue Origin's 15th New Shepard launch, Sun 'n Fun coverage, and more.
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[Update: Ms. Chief leaves port] Port Canaveral bids farewell to SpaceX fairing catcher GO Ms. Tree
Blue Origin preparing ‘astronaut rehearsal’ launch this Wednesday
[Update: Further Delays]Ingenuity Flight Delayed after high-speed spin test ends early
Sun ‘n Fun Day 1: The beginning of Air Show Season has begun
NASA selects SpaceX to develop human landing system for Artemis moon mission using Starship
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Apr 16, 2021
53 min

This week join Space Explored's Seth Kurkowski, Zac Hall, and Derek Wise as they discuss updates to SpaceX starship vehicle and recovery fleet, now having 10 crew members on the ISS, Core Stage 1's ride to Florida has arrived, and more.
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Mars Helicopter Ingenuity Spins Blades in Preparation for First Flight
Soyuz MS-18 arrives at International Space Station, bringing the current crew count to 10
How many people are in space right now?
[Update: Blades Unlocked] How NASA’s Mars Helicopter Ingenuity will be deployed onto the surface
Rocket Lab plans for a second recovery attempt of their Electron rocket
[Gallery] SpaceX launches 24th Starlink mission
Port Canaveral bids farewell to SpaceX fairing catcher GO Ms. Tree
[Update: Payload Deployment Confirmed] SpaceX’s 10th mission of 2021 to be another 60 Starlink satellites
Debris from SpaceX Falcon 9 that reentered over US Northwest finds it way to the surface
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Apr 9, 2021
49 min

This week join Space Explored's Seth Kurkowski and Derek Wise to discuss the flight of SpaceX's Starship SN11 in zero visibility, the final two crew assignments for the first all commercial spaceflight, Ingenuity's steps to get closer to flight readiness, and more of this week's space news.
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[Update: Scrub, Road back open] SpaceX static fires Starship SN11 for the third time, flight could come later today
[Update: Scrub, flight NET tomorrow] New launch date for SpaceX Starship SN11 following more checkouts
President Biden renews National Space Council
Jared Isaacman announces the remaining two crew members for the Inspiration 4 mission to space
SpaceX Starship SN11 prototype rocket lost to explosion in early morning fog
Inspiration 4 Mission – Meet the Crew
How NASA’s Mars Helicopter Ingenuity will be deployed onto the surface
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Apr 1, 2021
45 min

This week join Space Explored’s Seth Kurkowski and Zac Hall as we discuss Apple TV+’s For All Mankind series so far, a month’s worth of Ingenuity flights is coming, a new podcast from ULA, ships stuck in a canal, and lots of SpaceX news.
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[Update: Residents asked to evacuate] SpaceX static fires Starship SN11 for the third time, flight could come later today
[Update: New images showing backup of ships] Ever Given, the cargo ship stuck in the Suez Canal as viewed from space
SpaceX Falcon 9 second stage lights up night sky during reentry [Video]
[Update: Static fire and hop today] SpaceX prepares Starship SN11 for a 10km flight test
BlackSky to launch 9 more satellites on Rocket Lab’s Electron rocket
United Launch Alliance releases 7-part podcast on their new Vulcan rocket
[Update: Launch Video] SpaceX to send up 23rd batch of Starlink internet satellites
Final booster for first SpaceX Falcon Heavy launch of this year completes testing in McGregor, Texas
JPL gives Ingenuity helicopter a flight date and honors former engineer with spot on Mars
[Update: Launched!] Rocket Lab prepares for next Electron launch, ‘They Go Up So Fast’
Reddit AMA with SpaceX’s first test and launch director
Apple TV app for iPhone and iPad now integrates discoverable AR lunar objects from ‘For All Mankind’
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Mar 26, 2021
41 min

This week join Space Explored's Seth Kurkowski and Derek Wise as we discuss President Biden's nomination for NASA, what happened to SLS during its second Green Run test, a week's worth of SpaceX news, and what's happening with Starship SN11.
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Next Crewed Launch: The upcoming Russian led rotation of crew prepares to head to the ISS
[Update: Test Window Announced] Artemis I booster stacking is now complete; Awaits first Core Stage
Launch company Astra hires former Tesla automation lead to boost rocket production
For the first time, two SpaceX boosters stand vertical in Port Canaveral
Rare view from SpaceX Starship High Bay in Boca Chica, TX [Video]
NASA Engineers have selected a location for the first Martian airfield
Apple TV app for iPhone and iPad now integrates discoverable AR lunar objects from ‘For All Mankind’
Another Octograbber spotted at SpaceX facility awaits a droneship to call home
President Biden announces Bill Nelson for NASA Administrator nominee
Successful test of SLS brings NASA closer to the Moon
[Confirmed: Seen with test fairing] SpaceX could add a colorful new ship to their growing fleet
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Mar 21, 2021
36 min

This week Space Explored's Seth Kurkowski and Daryl Sausse discuss SpaceX's highly successful Starship flight, the frenzy of Starlink launches coming from the cape, new attractions at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, and more.
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SpaceX lands first Starship vehicle vertically, still wows onlookers with a fireball spectacle
Starship SN10 aborts on test stand before high altitude flight, new attempt later today
New launch date for scrubbed SpaceX Starlink-17
SpaceX to send another 60 Starlink satellites to space on top of an iconic booster
Delta II display coming to Kennedy Space Center Rocket Garden
SpaceX returning to west coast recovery operations per new job postings
Starship SN11: SpaceX rolls out next test vehicle to the launch site to begin testing campaign
SpaceX doubling down on Boca Chica; New permit shows future Starship launch site plans
Artemis I booster stacking is now complete; Awaits first Core Stage
SpaceX to launch their 22nd batch of Starlink satellites
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Mar 15, 2021
57 min

This week join Space Explored’s Seth Kurkowski and Jared Base as they discuss Rocket Lab’s new rocket in development, concerns following New Glenn’s additional delay, updates on Starship, and more.
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[Update: Weather Report] New launch date for scrubbed SpaceX Starlink-17
Unistellar is working to put on the largest Messier Marathon event and they want you to join
Rocket Lab to enter new launch markets with the announcement of a new medium-lift rocket
Blue Origin’s first New Glenn now slated to launch no earlier than late 2022
[Update: second static fire] Starship SN10: First static fire of test campaign followed by a swap of one of the engines
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Mar 3, 2021
32 min

Join Space Explored's Seth Kurkowski and Jared Base this week as they discuss NASA landing its newest rover on the surface of Mars, the newest crewmate to join the Inspiration4 mission to space, and an update to Starship progress in Boca Chica.
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Blue Origin New Glenn pathfinder rocket shows itself as ULA’s Vulcan pathfinder head to pad
What are the ‘7 Minutes of Terror’ and what to look for during Perseverance’s landing tomorrow
NASA successfully lands Perseverance in Jezero Crater
First Martian helicopter in good health while NASA prepares the first video from Perseverance Monday
Starship SN10: Possible static fire as soon as Monday
NASA Releases the first video and sound from Perseverance’s entry landing and descent phase
Inspiration4 announces the first civilian crew member on the Today Show
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Feb 24, 2021
28 min

Join Space Explored’s Zac Hall, Seth Kurkowski, and Astrid Cordero this week as we discuss the latest NASA policy progress, Boeing’s upcoming Starliner OFT-2 mission date, Axiom Space’s first private crew of astronauts, SpaceX’s week in rocket launches, and more.
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Biden has a moon rock sitting on a bookshelf in the Oval Office
NASA Lends Moon Rock for Oval Office Display
NASA to Begin New RS-25 Engine Test Series for Future Artemis Missions
Jim Bridenstine lands at aerospace investment firm in post-NASA gig
NASA and Boeing set new date for second Starliner test ahead of astronaut missions
Axiom Space names full ‘Axionaut’ crew for private Ax-1 mission to space station
SpaceX makes satellite launch history and brings back life leading booster on same day
SpaceX brings home ‘NASA’ Falcon 9 booster from Transporter-1 mission after moving life leader back to base [Gallery]
SN9: Planets aligning for next SpaceX Starship test flight as soon as today
This day in space (January 27, 1967): The Apollo 1 tragedy
Space Shuttle Challenger disaster
Space Shuttle Columbia disaster
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Jan 28, 2021
38 min
