Episodes
Was 2023 a good year for space?
December 16, 2023 03:01 - 42 minutes - 194 BytesThis week Seth and Jared discuss updates in the space industry from the past week including Vega's missing tanks, SpaceX's new valuation and more. The two also broke down some quick opinions of the year for spaceflight. Subscribe: SpotifyApple PodcastsOvercast The Space Explored Podcast is hosted by Editor-in-Chief Seth Kurkowski and YouTuber Jared Sanders, who discuss the last week's biggest stories with a main deep dive topic. Recorded Tuesdays and released Thursday, every week. Read ...
Lets talk seriously about the Artemis Program
December 09, 2023 23:20 - 47 minutes - 205 BytesThis week Seth and Jared go over the top stories from the last week but for the main topic they piggy back off of @smartereveryday's video about Apollo versus Artemis. A mandatory watch for everyone. Subscribe: Spotify Apple Podcasts Overcast The Space Explored Podcast is hosted by Editor-in-Chief Seth Kurkowski and YouTuber Jared Sanders, who discuss the last week's biggest stories with a main deep dive topic. Recorded Tuesdays and released Thursday, every week. Read more Firefly c...
What is Starship V2?
December 01, 2023 17:49 - 48 minutes - 187 BytesThis week Seth and Jared discuss a lot of news about rockets currently in development: Starship Flight 2, Vulcan, New Glenn, and Ariane 6. Also, we breakdown what exactly Starship V2 could be. Subscribe: Spotify Apple Podcasts Overcast The Space Explored Podcast is hosted by Editor-in-Chief Seth Kurkowski and YouTuber Jared Sanders, who discuss the last week's biggest stories with a main deep dive topic. Recorded Tuesdays and released Thursday, every week. Read more Blue Origin’s New...
Astra is at an inflection point
November 21, 2023 16:20 - 50 minutes - 193 BytesThis week Seth and Jared discuss (the now past) flight of SpaceX's Starship rocket, Virgin Galactic layoffs. But the main topic this week is Astra, which is in trouble again, as they try to secure are financing. Subscribe: Spotify Apple Podcasts Overcast The Space Explored Podcast is hosted by Editor-in-Chief Seth Kurkowski and YouTuber Jared Sanders, who discuss the last week's biggest stories with a main deep dive topic. Recorded Tuesdays and released Thursday, every week. Read more...
What happens with Antares now?
August 07, 2023 04:54 - 27 minutes - 246 BytesThis week Jared and Seth discuss the week's top stories but dive into the world of Northrop Grumman with the final launch of its Antares 220+ rocket. What happens with Cygnus? Is Northrop working on a new rocket to replace it? Why did they have to retire the rocket? Subscribe: Spotify Apple Podcasts Overcast The Space Explored Podcast is hosted by Editor-in-Chief Seth Kurkowski and YouTuber Jared Sanders, who discuss the last week's biggest stories with a main deep dive topic. Recorded...
Are ULA and Blue Origin in trouble?
July 26, 2023 15:00 - 36 minutes - 191 BytesThis week Seth and Jared discuss the various issues that have plagued Blue Origin and ULA over recent weeks and other top stories. Subscribe: Spotify Apple Podcasts Overcast The Space Explored Podcast is hosted by Editor-in-Chief Seth Kurkowski and YouTuber Jared Sanders, who discuss the last week's biggest stories with a main deep dive topic. Recorded Tuesdays and released Thursday, every week. Read more: Virgin Galactic on track for second commercial launch India successfully laun...
What happens to Europe now the Ariane 5 is gone?
July 11, 2023 16:27 - 48 minutes - 218 BytesThis week Seth and Austin DeSisto discuss the week's top stories and then dive into the main topic concerning Europe. With the retirement of the Ariane 5 and a lack of any other operational launcher, what does the future look like for European spaceflight? Subscribe Spotify Apple Podcasts Overcast The Space Explored Podcast is hosted by Editor-in-Chief Seth Kurkowski and YouTuber Jared Sanders, who discuss the last week's biggest stories with a main deep dive topic. Recorded Tuesdays a...
Can SpaceX still hit 100 launches in 2023?
July 03, 2023 18:47 - 52 minutes - 272 BytesThis week Seth is joined by Space Explored and Everyday Astronaut contributor Austin DeSisto to discuss this week's latest news. The big topic for this week is whether or not SpaceX can reach its big 100-launch goal by the end of 2023. Subscribe Spotify Apple Podcasts Overcast The Space Explored Podcast is hosted by Editor-in-Chief Seth Kurkowski and YouTuber Jared Sanders, who discuss the last week's biggest stories with a main deep dive topic. Recorded Tuesdays and released Thursday,...
Blue Origin gets help from NASA on a orbital crew system
June 22, 2023 16:50 - 35 minutes - 220 BytesThis week Seth and Jared recap the week's top stories like the first launch of Rocket Lab's HASTE, Astra's financial future, and more. Then the two deep dive into Blue Origin's agreement with NASA to help in its development of an orbital crew system. Subscribe Spotify Apple Podcasts Overcast The Space Explored Podcast is hosted by Editor-in-Chief Seth Kurkowski and YouTuber Jared Sanders, who discuss the last week's biggest stories with a main deep dive topic. Recorded Tuesdays and rel...
Boeing sued for stealing this weird tool (allegedly)
June 16, 2023 19:21 - 30 minutes - 270 BytesThis week Seth and Jared explain the lawsuit filed against Boeing last week to the best of their non-lawyer selves. The two also discuss the other top stories of the week. Subscribe Spotify Apple Podcasts Overcast The Space Explored Podcast is hosted by Editor-in-Chief Seth Kurkowski and YouTuber Jared Sanders, who discuss the last week's biggest stories with a main deep dive topic. Recorded Tuesdays and released Thursday, every week. Read More Crew-6 astronauts install the first of ...
Boeing finds more faults with Starliner, delays CFT launch
June 08, 2023 20:35 - 44 minutes - 218 BytesThis week Seth and Jared discuss Boeing's issues with its Starliner Crewed Flight Test and if it is even savable at this point. The two also recap the top stories of the week, including another SpaceX dragon launch and Space Force's Star Command. Subscribe Spotify Apple Podcasts Overcast The Space Explored Podcast is hosted by Editor-in-Chief Seth Kurkowski and YouTuber Jared Sanders, who discuss the last week's biggest stories with a main deep dive topic. Recorded Tuesdays and release...
SpaceX launches 200 successful Falcon 9 rockets in a row
June 01, 2023 22:03 - 29 minutes - 218 BytesThis week Seth and Jared discussed the milestone launch of SpaceX's 200th consecutive Falcon 9 rocket without a failure. The big question is, will there ever be another failed launch from SpaceX? Subscribe Spotify Apple Podcasts Overcast The Space Explored Podcast is hosted by Editor-in-Chief Seth Kurkowski and YouTuber Jared Sanders, who discuss the last week's biggest stories with a main deep dive topic. Recorded Tuesdays and released Thursday, every week. Read More Why ispace’s lu...
How a Starship delay could ruin NASA's Artemis plans
May 25, 2023 17:55 - 36 minutes - 270 BytesThis week Seth and Jared discuss the week's top stories and dig into the biggest one around the lawsuit against the FAA for letting Starship launch. We discuss what this could mean for SpaceX and more importantly NASA if there are any delays because of this. Subscribe Spotify Apple Podcasts Overcast The Space Explored Podcast is hosted by Editor-in-Chief Seth Kurkowski and YouTuber Jared Sanders who discuss the last week's biggest stories with a main deep dive topic. Recorded Tuesdays ...
Will Rocket Lab end up the only SmallSat launch in town?
May 18, 2023 17:25 - 45 minutes - 218 BytesThis week Seth and Jared discuss the week's news with one important company continually making headlines, Rocket Lab. Will the company end up owning the SmallSat launch sector like SpaceX does with the medium to heavy lift launches? It sure seems like the new launch market has slowed down a lot. Subscribe Spotify Apple Podcasts Overcast The Space Explored Podcast is hosted by Editor-in-Chief Seth Kurkowski and YouTuber Jared Sanders who discuss the last week's biggest stories with a ma...
Starship testing reaching climax, too many rocket launches?, more
February 14, 2023 16:29 - 51 minutes - 233 BytesThis week Seth and Jared recap Starship's lead up to a potential static fire, other top stories from the week, and ponder the question if we are launching too many rockets. Subscribe Spotify Apple Podcasts Overcast Follow Seth Kurkowski @SethKurk Jared Sanders @hyprlyte More Space Explored Podcast Episodes Listen to more 9to5 podcasts Happy Hour Electrek Wheel-E The Buzz Podcast https://youtu.be/pr4jZCxFvhQ
2022 year in review and predictions for 2023
January 01, 2023 23:04 - 1 hour - 224 BytesThis week Seth and Jared recap their favorite events from 2022 and give some predictions for what SpaceX, NASA, and other companies will do in 2023. Subscribe Spotify Apple Podcasts Overcast Follow Seth Kurkowski @SethKurk Jared Sanders @hyprlyte More Space Explored Podcast Episodes Listen to more 9to5 podcasts Happy Hour Electrek Wheel-E The Buzz Podcast
Artemis 1 launch, SpaceX throws away a booster, more
December 02, 2022 17:24 - 1 hour - 272 BytesThis week Seth and Jared discuss their experience watching the launch of NASA's Artemis 1 mission and this week's top headlines. Also, some bold statements on the future of SLS's launch schedule. Subscribe Spotify Apple Podcasts Overcast Follow Seth Kurkowski @SethKurk Jared Sanders @hyprlyte More Space Explored Podcast Episodes Listen to more 9to5 podcasts Happy Hour Electrek Wheel-E The Buzz Podcast https://youtu.be/ozYQNK7-p2w
Interview with NASA's Tom Engler, Shotwell leads Starship, more
November 17, 2022 20:48 - 1 hour - 277 BytesThis week we bring an interview out of the archives with NASA's Tom Engler on how Kennedy Space Center has changed from the Shuttle program to now. Jared and Seth also discuss the week's top headlines and correctly predicted Artemis 1's fate. Subscribe Spotify Apple Podcasts Overcast Follow Seth Kurkowski @SethKurk Jared Sanders @hyprlyte Read More SpaceX President and COO Gwynne Shotwell is now in charge of Starship’s development Richard Branson must face lawsuit in U.S. over Vir...
Falcon Heavy launch, Amazon looks at SpaceX, more
November 08, 2022 18:05 - 42 minutes - 276 BytesThis week (on the late episode of the podcast), Seth and Jared talk about their very different Falcon Heavy launch experiences, less than 13 miles apart. They also recap the headlines from the past week, including Amazon's thoughts on the launch of Kuiper with SpaceX, Elon and Twitter, and even some Artemis news. Subscribe Spotify Apple Podcasts Overcast Follow Seth Kurkowski @SethKurk Jared Sanders @hyprlyte Read More Will Elon Musk’s purchase of Twitter affect SpaceX? Probably no...
What Polaris Dawn will do in space, lots of SpaceX in the news, more
October 26, 2022 04:00 - 45 minutes - 226 BytesThis week Seth and Jared dive into the science that Polaris Dawn will complete while in space. There are also plenty of SpaceX headlines to talk about as we near the fourth Falcon Heavy launch. Subscribe Spotify Apple Podcasts Overcast Follow Seth Kurkowski @SethKurk Jared Sanders @hyprlyte More Space Explored Podcast Episodes Listen to more 9to5 podcasts Happy Hour Electrek Wheel-E The Buzz Podcast https://youtu.be/7IRg250Lfb4
Elon, Starlink, and Ukraine, more
October 19, 2022 01:25 - 38 minutes - 224 BytesSeth and Jared discuss what is going on in Ukraine with Elon Musk and Starlink. They also catch you up on the top headlines in space from this past week. Subscribe Spotify Apple Podcasts Overcast Follow Seth Kurkowski @SethKurk Jared Sanders @hyprlyte Read More Crew-4 splashes down off the coast of Florida Astra gets delisting warning from NASDAQ after poor stock performance Exclusive: Musk’s SpaceX says it can no longer pay for critical satellite services in Ukraine, asks Pentag...
Astra delisting notice, Elon Musk with Ukraine, more
October 11, 2022 15:04 - 1 hour - 276 BytesThis week Seth and Jared dive into Astra Space receiving a delisting warning from the NASDAQ and what that means if you own shares of the company. Also, they catch you up on all the rockets that launched last (eight in seven days!!!), Elon Musk's peace idea for Ukraine and Taiwan, oh and what's the deal with that Crew-5 Meatball? Subscribe Spotify Apple Podcasts Overcast Follow Seth Kurkowski @SethKurk Jared Sanders @hyprlyte Read More Rocket Lab continues its steady launch pace wi...
DART hits an asteroid, Artemis 1 still on the pad, more
September 28, 2022 00:25 - 37 minutes - 224 BytesThis week Seth and Jared discuss NASA's "Hollywood moment," by crashing a spacecraft into an asteroid all in the name of science! Also, Artemis 1 is still on the pad, with weather predictions worsening for NASA. Subscribe Spotify Apple Podcasts Overcast Follow Seth Kurkowski @SethKurk Jared Sanders @hyprlyte Read More NASA’s Dart spacecraft successfully smashes into asteroid in the name of planetary defense Jupiter will soon make its closest approach to Earth in 59 years Artemis ...
Space Coast weather is getting rough, more
September 22, 2022 15:29 - 39 minutes - 276 BytesThis week Seth and Jared dive into the weather that has been and will affect Space Coast launches, especially now that we get into the thick of hurricane season. Starship is back in the news with a record-breaking static fire and organic material found on Mars? Subscribe Spotify Apple Podcasts Overcast Follow Seth Kurkowski @SethKurk Jared Sanders @hyprlyte Read More NASA Administrator throws shade at Boeing for being ‘still on the ground’ Perseverance rover finds organic matter i...
Blue Origin launch aborts, new Artemis 1 details, more
September 15, 2022 17:01 - 28 minutes - 273 BytesThis week, Seth and Jared discuss what happened during Blue Origin's mid-flight abort, the new Artemis 1 launch date, and more space news. Subscribe Spotify Apple Podcasts Overcast Follow Seth Kurkowski @SethKurk Jared Sanders @hyprlyte Read More NASA selects Axiom Space to develop Artemis spacesuit Blue Origin aborts uncrewed launch mid-flight NASA Shuttle Convoy Command Center sold at auction More Space Explored Podcast Episodes Listen to more 9to5 podcasts Happy Hour Elect...
Artemis 1 delayed for a few weeks and more
September 08, 2022 15:45 - 25 minutes - 221 BytesSeth and Jared discuss why Artemis 1 scrubbed on its second launch attempt and why it will be a longer delay this time. Also, SpaceX is gaining more ISS crew rotation flights and a new contract with Rocket Lab. Subscribe Spotify Apple Podcasts Overcast Follow Seth Kurkowski @SethKurk Jared Sanders @hyprlyte Read More Why NASA delayed Artemis 1 launch (again) and what happens next NASA’s unwinnable Artemis 1 choice: Another wet dress rehearsal or launch NASA Awards SpaceX More Cre...
Artemis 1 update, ABL Space and Firefly launch next month
August 31, 2022 17:01 - 29 minutes - 221 BytesSeth and Jared discuss what happened during the launch countdown of Artemis 1 and what NASA is doing to hopefully launch again on Friday. Also, they talk about how we can see two new companies start launch operations in September. Subscribe Spotify Apple Podcasts Overcast Follow Seth Kurkowski @SethKurk Jared Sanders @hyprlyte Read More Artemis 1 next launch attempt moves to Saturday Artemis 1 scrubs due to engine issue on SLS Core Stage When is the next Blue Origin New Shepard r...
Space Explored Podcast 44: Artemis I on the horizon
August 24, 2022 20:13 - 31 minutes - 221 BytesThis week Seth and Jared discuss everything, and probably more, that you need to know about Artemis I. From where to view the launch, the mission objectives, and more, you'll be ready for when launch coverage begins this weekend. Subscribe Spotify Apple Podcasts Overcast Follow Seth Kurkowski @SethKurk Jared Sanders @hyprlyte Read More Launch Spotlight: Artemis 1 – NASA set to launch the Orion capsule to the Moon Watch the first launch of NASA’s SLS Moon rocket Artemis I arrives ...
Starship static fires are back, Artemis I nears, more
August 16, 2022 21:16 - 35 minutes - 221 BytesThis week Seth and Jared discuss the Artemis I mission as it nears closer and closer to launching. The two also talk about other current events in the space industry and look at the newest images from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope. Subscribe Spotify Apple Podcasts Overcast Follow Seth Kurkowski @SethKurk Jared Sanders @hyprlyte Read More SpaceX conducts back to back static fires of Starship 24 and Booster 7 NASA is sending an iPad around the moon to help test Alexa in space - ...
First color Webb photos, Starship Booster 7, more
July 15, 2022 14:36 - 35 minutes - 221 BytesThis week Zac and Seth talk about the first James Webb Space Telescope's first color image and what we felt when seeing them. Also, they discussed what the Super Heavy Booster 7 explosion means for the program going forward and more space news from the past week. Subscribe Spotify Apple Podcasts Overcast Follow Seth Kurkowski @SethKurk Zac Hall @apollozac Read More ‘Not good’ Elon Musk says after unexpected explosion underneath Starship Super Heavy booster 7 First batch of picture...
CAPSTONE phone home, Nelson interview, and more
July 07, 2022 18:32 - 25 minutes - 273 BytesThis week Seth and Derek discuss the issues NASA's CAPSTONE had with communicating back with Earth, an interview with NASA Administrator about Starship, Russia, and Europeans on the moon, and more. Subscribe Spotify Apple Podcasts Overcast Editor's Note: Apologies for this week's bad audio. Was not able to use my normal setup and didn't expect my AirPods to be so terrible. Follow Seth Kurkowski @SethKurk Derek Wise @derekiswise Read More NASA Administrator finds replacing SLS and...
SLS launch dates, Starlink email blast, and more
June 29, 2022 19:03 - 44 minutes - 224 BytesThis week Zac and Seth discuss SLS being greenlit to continue towards launch, SpaceX emailing its users to message the FCC and congress, and more news from this week. Subscribe Spotify Apple Podcasts Overcast Follow Seth Kurkowski @SethKurk Zac Hall @apollozac Read More NASA’s CAPSTONE takes flight, kicking off the Artemis program SpaceX didn’t even submit a proposal to compete for NASA’s spacesuit contract – only the two winners did NASA runs out of time to launch Psyche mission...
Lightyear movie review, record breaking SpaceX launches and SLS wet dress rehearsal
June 23, 2022 14:03 - 50 minutes - 221 BytesThis week Derek and Seth discuss their thoughts on the realistic parts of Pixar's new Lightyear movie (and just their overall thoughts) and a week full of SpaceX news, good and bad. Subscribe Spotify Apple Podcasts Overcast Follow Seth Kurkowski @SethKurk Derek Wise @derekiswise Read More NASA completes Space Launch System wet dress rehearsal following a few hiccups SpaceX launched four classified payloads on Globalstar mission according to tracking data SpaceX breaks Falcon 9 re...
Starship environmental review, Astra launch failure, and more
June 15, 2022 15:57 - 31 minutes - 221 BytesThis week Derek and Seth discuss what Starship's final FAA environmental review means for the program and Astra's most recent launch failure. They also talked about upcoming and recently released space-themed movies and TV shows. Subscribe Spotify Apple Podcasts Overcast Follow Seth Kurkowski @SethKurk Derek Wise @derekiswise Read More SpaceX clears FAA hurdle for first Starship Super Heavy flight Astra TROPICS-1 lanch fails to deliver NASA mission to orbit, second failure from Fl...
Elon Musk’s SpaceX Bankruptcy email, and more space news
December 02, 2021 06:56 - 21 minutes - 220 BytesThis week Seth and Derek discuss Elon Musk's email to SpaceX employees asking for help fixing Raptor development issues back in Hawthorne. They also talk about how this email shows the importance of Starship to the survival of Starlink. Finally, they wrap up with the first National Space Council meeting of President Biden's term and Neutron's announcement. Subscribe Spotify Apple Podcasts Overcast Follow Seth Kurkowski @SethKurk Derek Wise @derekiswise Read More President Biden set...
Delays to Artemis II and III, return of Crew-2, a week full of launches, and more
November 10, 2021 18:02 - 31 minutes - 14.3 MBThis week on the Space Explored Podcast, Seth Kurkowski and Derek Wise talk about the unsurprising delays of NASA's upcoming crewed Artemis flights and the return of SpaceX's Crew-2 mission from the International Space Station. They also talk about the upcoming week full of launches from SpaceX, Astra, and Rocket Lab. Subscribe Spotify Apple Podcasts Overcast Follow Seth Kurkowski @SethKurk Derek Wise @derekiswise Read More SpaceX’s Crew-2 splashes down in the Gulf of Mexico after ...
Future of commercial space stations, Lightyear, Starship developments, and more
October 29, 2021 02:24 - 40 minutes - 221 BytesThis week on the Space Explored Podcast, Seth Kurkowski and Derek Wise discuss developments in Starship testing and possible locations for future launches. Along with that, they discussed new commercial space stations coming by the end of the decade and more news from the week. Subscribe Spotify Apple Podcasts Overcast Follow Seth Kurkowski @SethKurk Derek Wise @derekiswise Read More ‘Lightyear,’ Pixar’s Toy Story stand-alone character movie blasts off next June SpaceX Crew-3 astr...
Lucy launches to space, Senate really wants two HLS landers, and more
October 20, 2021 17:02 - 43 minutesThis week on the Space Explored Podcast, Seth Kurkowski and Derek Wise discuss the launch of William Shatner and NASA's Lucy mission, the Senate's NASA budget proposal, and the FAA's first public comment hearing for SpaceX's Starship. Subscribe Spotify Apple Podcasts Overcast Follow Seth Kurkowski @SethKurk Derek Wise @derekiswise Read More NASA’s 12-year-long Lucy mission may have already hit a snag in space Updates on Boeing’s OFT-2 mission to the International Space Station Or...
Blue Origin workplace and safety concerns, Captain Kirk goes to space, Lucy launch, and more
October 13, 2021 18:41 - 43 minutes - 19.8 MBThis week on the Space Explored Podcast, Seth and Derek discuss the concerns around Blue Origin's workplace environment and the safety of their rockets. As well they discuss William Shatner's then-upcoming launch, which was launched this morning, and more. Subscribe Spotify Apple Podcasts Overcast Follow Seth Kurkowski @SethKurk Derek Wise @derekiswise Read More Star Trek star reaches space on top of Blue Origin’s New Shepard rocket James Webb Space Telescope arrives in French Gui...
Inspiration4, NASA leadership shake up, Starship Draft Environmental Assessment, and more
September 22, 2021 16:55 - 43 minutes - 20.5 MBThis week Space Explored's Seth Kurkowski and Derek Wise discuss the first all civilian mission to orbit, the shocking change to NASA's leadership for human spaceflight, what Starship's Draft Environmental Assessment means for the program, and more. Subscribe YouTube Spotify Apple Podcasts Overcast Follow Seth Kurkowski @SethKurk Derek Wise @derekiswise Read More Starship Super Heavy Environmental report reveals new details about SpaceX’s latest rocket NASA Administrator admits 2...
Astra misses space but brings the excitement, Doug arrives in Florida, ULA leaks, and more
September 01, 2021 23:07 - 35 minutes - 16.6 MBThis week on the Space Explored podcast Seth and Derek talk about SpaceX’s recent and upcoming launches, the newest members of SpaceX’s fleet, Astra’s failed launch attempt, and more. Subscribe YouTube Spotify Apple Podcasts Overcast Follow Seth Kurkowski @SethKurk Derek Wise @derekiswise Read More Mysterious SpaceX crane tread shows up on German Autobahn Next Launch: Firefly Aerospace preparing for first launch of their Alpha rocket SpaceX’s A Shortfall of Gravitas returns with...
Tesla Bots and SpaceX, Blue Origin lawsuit, and upcoming launches
August 24, 2021 17:26 - 23 minutes - 11 MBThis week Seth and Derek discuss the possibility Tesla Bots have with working with SpaceX here on Earth and in space. They also talk about Blue Origin's lawsuit against NASA's HLS contract and upcoming launches from the US. Subscribe YouTube Spotify Apple Podcasts Overcast Follow Seth Kurkowski @SethKurk Derek Wise @derekiswise Read More Could Tesla’s robot be SpaceX’s Robonaut? It wouldn’t be the first humanoid to go to space Blue Origin targeting next New Shepard mission with N...
New SpaceX boats, continued Starliner issues, and more [Repost]
August 22, 2021 20:48 - 40 minutes - 18.5 MBThis week on the Space Explored Podcast Seth Kurkowski and Zac Hall discuss SpaceX's acquisition of new ships for fairing recovery and most likely droneship operations, Boeing's continued issues with Starliner, and NASA's Artemis program progression. Subscribe YouTube Spotify Apple Podcasts Overcast Editor's Note: The wrong file was uploaded for last week's episode and wasn't caught before publishing. This post has both Seth's and Zac's audio, apologies for the inconvenience. Follow ...
New SpaceX boats, continued Starliner issues, and more
August 18, 2021 20:41 - 21.7 MBThis week on the Space Explored Podcast Seth Kurkowski and Zac Hall discuss SpaceX's acquisition of new ships for fairing recovery and most likely droneship operations, Boeing's continued issues with Starliner, and NASA's Artemis program progression. Subscribe YouTube Spotify Apple Podcasts Overcast Follow Seth Kurkowski @SethKurk Zac Hall @apollozac Read More Boeing stands down from current Starliner launch window, returning spacecraft to factory ‘Inspiration4 Miler’ is the one v...
Starship first full rocket stacking, OFT-2 delayed, Inspiration4 coming to Netflix
August 10, 2021 04:23 - 45 minutes - 20.6 MBThis week Seth and Zac discuss Starship's impressive build and stacking, Inpsiration4 Netflix special, Boeing's OFT-2 delay, Perseverance first sample return, and more. Subscribe YouTube Spotify Apple Podcasts Overcast Editor's Note: Derek was out this week setting up cameras for Northrop Grumman's Antares launch so Zac Hall stepped in. Follow Seth Kurkowski @SethKurk Zac Hall @apollozac Read More Perseverance Mars sampling attempt not quite ‘hole-in-one’ as NASA works the proble...
GAO denies Blue Origin, SpaceX Starship Hussle, ISS troubles, and more
August 02, 2021 16:56 - 41 minutes - 19.2 MBThis week on the Space Explored Podcast Seth and Jared discuss Blue Origin's protest being denied by the GAO, SpaceX hustling to get Starship Booster 4 and Ship 20 built, the troubles Nauka caused the ISS, and more. Subscribe YouTube Spotify Apple Podcasts Overcast Editor's Note: Seth is out of town this week so his audio was not perfect, expect it to go back to normal next week. Also, Derek is out today getting ready for the OFT-2 so Jared stepped in to take over for him this week. ...
Bezos to space, Starship action is back, Europa Clipper gets a new ride, and more
July 26, 2021 20:17 - 34 minutes - 16.4 MBThis week on the Space Explored Podcast Seth and Derek discuss what it means for Jeff Bezos to go to space, new Super Heavy boosters, Europa Clipper getting a new ride to Jupiter, and more. Subscribe YouTube Spotify Apple Podcasts Overcast Editor's note: Seth misremembered a source and stated that the new Nauka module for the ISS was a spare of the original Zarya module. While it was built from Zarya spare parts it was not a full spare. Follow Seth Kurkowski @SethKurk Derek Wise @d...
SpaceX’s droneships arrive at new homes, Hurley retires, what do we call Branson and Bezos?
July 19, 2021 17:23 - 35 minutes - 16.5 MBSpace Explored’s Seth Kurkowski and Derek Wise discuss SpaceX’s new droneship locations. As Of Course I Still Love You arrives in California and A Shortfall of Gravitas arrives in Florida. Long-time astronaut Doug Hurley retires from the astronaut corp and they try to answer the question of what to call Jeff Bezos and Richard Branson. Subscribe YouTube Spotify Apple Podcasts Overcast Follow Seth Kurkowski @SethKurk Derek Wise @derekiswise Read More Live Blog: Virgin Galactic to la...
Transporter-2, Elon vs Tory, and Branson vs Bezos
July 06, 2021 22:13 - 42 minutes - 19.2 MBThis week Space Explored's Seth Kurkowski and Derek Wise discuss SpaceX's most recent launch, Starship's new naming scheme, and the chaos that went on between the industry's leaders. Subscribe YouTube Spotify Apple Podcasts Overcast Follow Seth Kurkowski @SethKurk Derek Wise @derekiswise Read More Elon tweets this week: Elon fires shots at ULA & Blue Origin, Starship Superheavy and Raptor updates SpaceX launches 88 satellites during second dedicated rideshare mission [Gallery] S...
Free Tacos, Starship SN15 lands, Coldplay from space, and more
May 08, 2021 22:09 - 1 hour - 38.9 MBThis week join Space Explored's Seth Kurkowski and Zac Hall to discuss SpaceX's Starship SN15 landing, Crew-1's return to Earth, Coldplay playing music in space, and more new. This followed by a spoiler-filled review of For All Mankind season 2. Subscribe YouTube Spotify Apple Podcasts Overcast Follow Seth Kurkowski @SethKurk Zac Hall @apollozac Read More [Update: L-1 day weather report] Next Launch: SpaceX to fly a Falcon 9 booster for the 10th time Starlink Timeline Can you ma...