This Week In Space podcast: Episode 114 — Exciting Updates on Starliners & Starships
On the latest episode of This Week In Space, hosts Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik discuss the recent launches of Boeing’s Starliner and SpaceX’s Starship. After years of delays, Boeing’s Starliner successfully delivered astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams to the International Space Station. Despite some technical issues, the mission is progressing smoothly.
In a separate event, SpaceX launched a Starship on its fourth test flight, showcasing impressive results and hinting at more test launches in the near future. The space industry seems to be gaining momentum, with exciting developments on the horizon.
Other space news highlights from the week include the success of Chang’e 6, Hubble’s gyro problems, a mysterious new “hole” on Mars, and the possibility of a “new star” appearing in the sky soon.
For those interested in stargazing, the top telescope pick is the Celestron Astro Fi 102, recommended for viewing planets and comets. Additionally, model rocket enthusiasts can now purchase a detailed Falcon 9 rocket model from Estes for $149.99, with a 10% discount available using the code IN-COLLECTSPACE at checkout.
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