T+195: Blue Origin’s Project Jarvis, Suborbital Flights, and Nauka Fallout (with Eric Berger)

Eric Berger of Ars Technica returns to the show to talk about the recent crewed suborbital flights by Virgin Galactic and Blue Origin, Blue Origin’s Project Jarvis and their future work, and what the chaotic arrival of Nauka means for the future of the ISS and international space politics.

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Topics

Eric BergerEric Berger | Ars TechnicaLiftoff: Elon Musk and the Desperate Early Days That Launched SpaceXHere’s why Richard Branson’s flight matters—and, yes, it really matters | Ars TechnicaBlue Origin successfully completes its first human launch [Updated] | Ars TechnicaDespite Tuesday’s flight, Jeff Bezos is running out of time to save Blue Origin | Ars TechnicaBlue Origin has a secret project named “Jarvis” to compete with SpaceX | Ars TechnicaBezos says he is now willing to invest in a Moon lander—here’s why | Ars TechnicaNauka module’s near miss raises concerns about future of space station | Ars Technica

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