The Orbital Mechanics Podcast

Nov 19 2024 300 ep. 55 mins 7.9k
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Every week we cover the latest spaceflight news, discuss past, current and future exploration efforts, and take a look at upcoming events. Tune in to hear about how humans get to space, how they stay in space and how unmanned craft reach farther and farther into the universe around us.

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Episode 486: 300mm of Mercury

Nov 19 2024 54 mins  
The leak in Zvezda isn't new, and neither is a NASA/Roscosmos disagreement. Also, NGR in one place and ABL quits launch services.

Episode 485: Shuttle Sandwich

Nov 12 2024 45 mins  
CRS-2 gets extended without competition. Also, ups and downs down under, a wooden satellite, and a Starship lookalike.

Episode 484: Runaway Ramp

Nov 05 2024 37 mins  
A pile of space news out of China. Also, Orion's heat shield (no news), liquid water on Mars, and an air-breathing ion engine.

Episode 483: 100 Abort Criteria

Oct 29 2024 45 mins  
We chew over new details about the Starship Flight 5 landing. Also, launch from Ireland, a crooked solar sail, and MSR revisions.

Episode 482: Geostationary Explosive Orbit

Oct 22 2024 54 mins  
We just lost a satellite up in GEO! Also, Sirius Space takes another step and Firefly picks up another contract.

Episode 481: Deorbit Strategies

Oct 15 2024 30 mins  
NASA published a study on ISS deorbit concerns and options. Also, X-37B's planned aerobrake, Rocket Lab's MSR contract, and a private space station.

Episode 480: Phenolic Burnthrough

Oct 08 2024 55 mins  
Vulcan's second flight had a bit of an issue. Also, Voyager 2 conserves power, China's new sats are bright, and ISS is leaking less.

Episode 479: VIPER Sting

Oct 01 2024 43 mins  
Everyone's still sore about VIPER getting cut. Also, a Chinese lunar spacesuit, another F9 grounding, and a small launcher in French Guiana.

Episode 478: ISRO Audit

Sep 24 2024 35 mins  
ISRO approved a handful of new products, let's take a look! Also, an Iranian satellite, a fix for Ariane 6, and Yutu-2's half-birthday update!

Episode 477: Land Ahoy

Sep 17 2024 29 mins  
Landspace successfully landed a 10km hopper demo! Also, New Glenn landing attempt, and Chang'e-6's extended mission.