#  @lauraforczyk Laura Forczyk, Space Analyst Laura Forczyk, Space Analyst posts on YouTube about laura, space, spacex, to the the most. They currently have [-----] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [--] engagements in the last [--] hours. ### Engagements: [--] [#](/creator/youtube::UCKgXV-jhqpYzn9eMw5IJC_g/interactions)  - [--] Week [--] +17% - [--] Month [---] +2,240% - [--] Months [---] -100% - [--] Year [------] -64% ### Mentions: [--] [#](/creator/youtube::UCKgXV-jhqpYzn9eMw5IJC_g/posts_active)  - [--] Week [--] +33% - [--] Month [--] +67% - [--] Months [--] -48% - [--] Year [--] -44% ### Followers: [-----] [#](/creator/youtube::UCKgXV-jhqpYzn9eMw5IJC_g/followers)  - [--] Month [-----] no change - [--] Months [-----] -0.41% - [--] Year [-----] +43% ### CreatorRank: undefined [#](/creator/youtube::UCKgXV-jhqpYzn9eMw5IJC_g/influencer_rank)  ### Social Influence **Social category influence** [technology brands](/list/technology-brands) [stocks](/list/stocks) [finance](/list/finance) [celebrities](/list/celebrities) [countries](/list/countries) [cryptocurrencies](/list/cryptocurrencies) [social networks](/list/social-networks) **Social topic influence** [laura](/topic/laura), [space](/topic/space), [spacex](/topic/spacex), [to the](/topic/to-the), [moon](/topic/moon), [lunar](/topic/lunar), [blue](/topic/blue), [in the](/topic/in-the), [firefly aerospace](/topic/firefly-aerospace) #37, [human](/topic/human) **Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by** [@realdonaldtrumpposts113909188940119917](/creator/undefined) [@arkaeamedia](/creator/undefined) **Top assets mentioned** [Firefly Aerospace (FLY)](/topic/firefly-aerospace) [StarShip (STARSHIP)](/topic/starship) [Intuitive Machines, Inc. (LUNR)](/topic/intuitive-machines) ### Top Social Posts Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours "What we know about Firefly & Northrop Grumman's new Eclipse MLV Coming to the skies in [----] (or more realistically 2027) is a new medium launch vehicle formally known as MLV now Eclipse co-developed by Firefly Aerospace and Northrop Grumman. This direct competitor to Rocket Lab's Neutron and other medium lift vehicles has been in the works as an all-American successor to Antares. It's targeting proliferated constellations for national security applications as its first priority customer but has plenty of potential as launch supply is still lacking and demand is ever-growing. But can Firefly" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=5MXWpDygovc) 2025-05-29T20:39Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Lunar Position Navigation and Timing (PNT) and the Cislunar Economy GPS is indispensable in the US and in many places around the world. Modern society relies on position navigation and timing satellites. What about the Moon With increased activity in cislunar space and on the lunar surface governments and companies are developing PNT concepts for further exploration outside of Earths orbit. Join live Friday at 1:00 Eastern Time to discuss lunar PNT the cislunar economy and more. CORRECTION: Firefly's Blue Ghost missions are launching on Firefly's own Alpha rockets. Slipped my mind Lunar PNT" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=PdRCHxvj2Sk) 2023-11-18T06:27Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Sierra Space may buy United Launch Alliance United Launch Alliance (ULA) is for sale and the surprising new owner may be. Sierra Space I didn't see that coming. But upon examination there are potential synergies that may benefit Sierra Space to own its own launch company. I deep dive into Sierra Space's offerings that could use a ride to space. Both parties are well aligned to benefit from a potential sale. Thumbnail background image credit: ULA In-video image and video credit: Sierra Space ULA SpaceX Boeing Northrop Grumman Orbital Reef Exclusive: Boeing Lockheed Martin in talks to sell ULA" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=p8aY_KN4RIY) 2024-08-16T23:48Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Firefly Alpha's failure points to deeper problems Firefly Aerospace launched its 6th Alpha mission April [--] but failed to reach orbit marking its 4th flight failure. In addition to its mixed track record Alpha finds itself in a changing space industry with an uncertain future as the market may move on without it unless it can find its niche. Thumbnail and in-video credit: Firefly Aerospace NSF ISRO Relativity Space ArianeGroup SpaceX Rocket Lab Firefly Alpha FLT006 Message in a Booster: https://fireflyspace.com/missions/alpha-flta006/ After another failure two-thirds of Firefly launches have" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=qiqMu4-joKU) 2025-04-29T22:03Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Stop politically polarizing the space industry The US space industry seems to be splitting along party lines despite traditionally receiving bipartisan support. As influential people in politics use space to score short-term wins space is being politically polarized. This is to the detriment of the space sector long-term. If space loses its bipartisan support budgets may suffer and efforts may stall. Instead we should be uniting the nation to move outward regardless of political party. This is a video from the heart to implore my fellow Americans to think long-term for the good of the space" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=-XLoBcRxy2Y) 2025-02-06T23:43Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "NASA's Most Expensive SLS Mobile Launcher: $2.7 billion NASA contractor Bechtel is building the Space Launch System (SLS)'s Mobile Launcher [--]. In the new NASA Office of Inspector General report the projected cost of ML-2 will climb to $2.7 billion and not be ready until spring [----]. Politics is in play as to why this project has been allowed to become so expensive and why it won't be canceled. Thumbnail background image credit: NASA (yes that's ML-1 not ML-2) In-video image and video credit: NASA NASA OIG Bechtel ESA NASAs Management of the Mobile Launcher [--] Project:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=GzbBqaeZxUY) 2024-08-27T23:35Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "How many non-SpaceX launches to expect in [----] SpaceX is aiming for around [---] Falcon launches in [----] but how many launches are other companies aiming for and what's actually realistic for them to achieve I take a look at US orbital launchers: Firefly Aerospace's Alpha Rocket Lab's Electron and Neutron United Launch Alliance's Atlas V and Vulcan Blue Origin's New Glenn and Stoke Space's Nova to estimate what we should expect should fly and when. Thumbnail & in-video credit: Firefly Aerospace Rocket Lab United Launch Alliance Stoke Space Jeff Foust on X:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=faX6f7iFwz0) 2025-01-28T01:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Ex-Firefly CEOs bold new spaceplane plan. Will it work Tom Markusic is leaving Firefly Aerospace to start a spaceplane company - single-stage-to-suborbit Frontera Space intends to launch a spaceplane for suborbital point-to-point transportation rapid travel around the world. Can this SSTO or SSTSubO spaceplane concept come to fruition and take to the skies I evaluate the case for spaceplanes and what it might take to make Frontera successful. Thumbnail & in-video credit: Firefly Aerospace Tom Markusic/Frontera Space ESA NASA Dawn Aerospace Sierra Space Virgin Galactic Radian Aerospace Swiss" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=wmpeU4PnfY8) 2025-06-04T23:23Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "New proposed NASA Administrator surprises us all Jared Isaacman is intended to be the nominee for the next NASA Administrator to the surprise of most of the space community. I look into Jared's views on specific NASA human exploration missions discuss the Senate confirmation process and speculate what directions NASA might focus on under Jared Isaacman and the Trump Administration. My studio is only half set up after my move. Still to do: sound suppression better lighting and curtains find my other mic add more background decor and remember to kick out the cat before recording. Image and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2g5CcFKSgE0) 2024-12-05T00:22Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Is there a market for high-altitude balloon tourism after Space Perspective's death Space Perspective has ceased operations on its high-altitude balloon "space" tourism company. With balloon company World View pivoting away from tourism and other high altitude balloon tourism companies not making much progress is the idea of stratospheric tourism a dead end For now yes but I believe the concept has merit for a future company with deep pockets. High-altitude balloon tourism could supplement suborbital and orbital space tourism in the right market. Thumbnail and in-video image and video credit:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=7ftHdIQVt0s) 2025-02-25T23:48Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "The word "astronaut" will become obsolete Yesterday six women flew on Blue Origin's New Shepard NS-31 mission. Were they astronauts What is the definition of astronaut anyway The term has no official definition and is in the eye of the beholder depending on altitude orbit training and even marketing. Because commercial human spaceflight is opening up space to more and more people the term "astronaut" is undergoing an evolution. We will either change how we perceive astronauts or create new language to describe what we will become as a spacefaring civilization. Thumbnail and in-video credit:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=96R5Id8_CY4) 2025-04-15T22:11Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Next NASA Administrator dodges Senator questions promises the Moon Presumed next NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman answered and dodged tough questions April [--] at his Senate confirmation hearing. Top on Senators minds were ensuring NASA returns astronauts to the Moon before going to Mars flying the International Space Station until [----] and examining potential conflicts of interest between Isaacman and SpaceX or Elon Musk. Things got a little tense when Isaacman decline to say that he would not close any NASA centers declined to state that he will not follow an unlawful order from the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=CQ6t7h3JLEU) 2025-04-10T00:06Z [----] followers, 13.4K engagements "What if the ISS was retired early Elon Musk is calling for the International Space Station to be deorbited earlier than the currently planned [----] even as early as [----]. How would that work with SpaceX's US Deorbit Vehicle and NASA's international partners What would happen with the ongoing microgravity research None of the commercial space stations will be ready in time for long-term habitation and alternative ideas such as using Starship as a space station aren't guaranteed to happen in time either. How much would China benefit from having the Tiangong be the only low-Earth orbit" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Ijk6t7eLyCc) 2025-02-22T19:23Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Jared Isaacman is out. Trump's NASA budget proposal is devastating. Trump Administration cut proposed NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman today following its announcement of massive proposed budget cuts to NASA released late Friday. Isaacman was expected to be confirmed this coming Tuesday. The next NASA Administrator will need to defend unprecedented cuts to NASA including ending many existing productive NASA missions to fund a new Mars initiative. The final budget is in the hands of Congress. We as a space community need to advocate for the agency if we want NASA to continue to be the global" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=JKw6RkDnIpQ) 2025-06-01T00:56Z [----] followers, 13.4K engagements "Jared Isaacman's NASA nomination advances but not unanimously NASA Administrator nominee Jared Isaacman was approved 19-9 in the Senate Commerce Committee on April [--]. His nomination now advances to the full Senate for a final vote. I take a look at the questions the senators asked the businessman in his written testimony statements made during the April 30th hearing who voted against him and why. The senators' questions point to their space policy priorities and it's clear they are all about the Artemis status quo. Thumbnail & in-video credit: NASA US Senate Polaris Program/John Kraus Senate" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Oxph2BAyZpU) 2025-05-01T00:17Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Astronauts to the Moon first Mars later says Congress The US House of Representatives rejected the suggestion that NASA skip the Moon in favor of sending astronauts directly to Mars as Elon Musk favors. In a House Space and Aeronautics Subcommittee hearing on February [--] representatives and the hearing witnesses spoke in favor of keeping Artemis on track to send astronauts to the Moon with Artemis II and III. And shockingly it appears the tide is turning against continuing NASA's expensive Space Launch System (SLS) rocket after Artemis III although SpaceX Starship HLS still has some skeptics." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=vauxMedzeyU) 2025-02-28T00:31Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Is the Moon a distraction on the way to Mars Elon Musk recently tweeted that Starship will not be stopping at the Moon on the way to Mars that the Moon is a distraction. Taken out of context this has led some to wonder whether Artemis will cancel its humans to the Moon direction. I explain what Elon Musk really meant and why there are benefits to both the Moon-to-Mars and the Mars Direct routes. Elon Musk: Were going straight to Mars. The Moon is a distraction.: https://arstechnica.com/space/2025/01/elon-musk-were-going-straight-to-mars-the-moon-is-a-distraction/ Elon Musk on X:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=zbT2LPdzsl4) 2025-01-03T22:08Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Is deobiting best or should we be recycling or repurposing space debris Recent initiatives have advocating for deorbiting defunct or end-of-life satellites spent rocket boosters and other space trash. Should we instead be focusing efforts on recycling or repurposing old space hardware in orbit What are the best practices for space sustainability Join me Friday at 1:15 ET. New computer meant troubleshooting the microphone and weird lighting adjustment. I'll iron out the bugs for next time" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0CmLvp8URQg) 2024-04-12T17:16Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Which Lunar Terrain Vehicle will drive on the Moon NASA has selected teams run by Intuitive Machines Lunar Outpost and Venturi Astrolab to develop unpressurized Lunar Terrain Vehicles (LTV). One of these modern Moon buggies will be driven on the Moon. I will break down the three winning teams and their concepts. Join me live on Friday at 1:00 PM ET to talk about Moon cars as part of NASA's Artemis program. NASA press release: https://www.nasa.gov/news-release/nasa-selects-companies-to-advance-moon-mobility-for-artemis-missions/ Thumbnail collage image credit from Intuitive Machines Lunar" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0FcNCsR3vHs) 2024-04-06T05:34Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "SpaceX's record-breaking Falcon [--] return-to-flight Two weeks is all it took for SpaceX to receive approval from the the Federal Aviation Administration to return to flight after its Falcon [--] mishap on July [--] - a new spaceflight record I take a look at what's next for Falcon [--] after the next Starlink launch which could happen as soon as Saturday July [--]. Thumbnail background image credit: SpaceX In-video image credit: SpaceX Polaris Dawn Northrop Grumman Maxar Technologies FALCON [--] RETURNS TO FLIGHT: https://www.spacex.com/updates/#falcon-9-returns-to-flight My favorite launch schedule" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0o2nEYdrHvI) 2024-07-26T02:40Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Why NASA is changing commercial space station plans Axiom Space announced today plans to accelerate its commercial space station by changing how it assembles Axiom Station and help NASA prepare to deorbit the International Space Station. Earlier this week NASA published its Low Earth Orbit Microgravity Strategy which outlines why NASA wants a "continuous heartbeat" in space (and what that even means) with a diversity of commercial LEO destination providers. And Roscosmos clarified when Russia plans to exit the ISS partnership. I discuss the likelihood NASA's LEO plans are going to happen as" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0yvtDH8hGy4) 2024-12-19T04:43Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Newcomer Firefly Aerospace about to ramp up Despite having few launches and a mixed track record Firefly Aerospace today announced it's pursuing a second launch site for its Alpha rocket. Logistically this is a smart move as it looks ahead at its payload pipeline. Thumbnail image credit: Firefly Aerospace Firefly Aerospace Adds Alpha Launch Capability on Wallops Island Virginia: https://fireflyspace.com/news/firefly-aerospace-adds-alpha-launch-capability-on-wallops-island-virginia/ Grow your business in space: https://astralytical.com/ Follow me at: https://x.com/LauraForczyk" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=1Tbux4aPnM0) 2024-06-24T21:37Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "How I know you belong working in space Weekly Inspiration Are you considering a career in space The beauty of space is that it unifies us leading to a welcoming space community. If you are looking for reassurance that you belong take this video as your sign. If I can assist you in your space career visit https://www.lauraforczyk.com/spacecareer " [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2EpZiWVDIQI) 2024-04-21T14:00Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "No commercial market for the Moon yet The commercial space industry is struggling to get off the ground and land successfully on the Moon. Commercial customers for Moon missions are lacking. Even the landers' rides to the Moon are late. All this points to a very young lunar industries that needs time and a track record to mature. NASA OIG CLPS audit: https://oig.nasa.gov/office-of-inspector-general-oig/audit-reports/nasas-commercial-lunar-payload-services-initiative/ For your emerging space industry growth and analysis needs: https://astralytical.com/ Follow me at: https://x.com/LauraForczyk" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2NKRFysLML8) 2024-06-07T22:15Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Space Partnerships with Non-Space Companies Ever wonder why some space companies partner to promote products or opportunities with non-space companies Some recent examples are Oreo partnering with Space Perspective and Build-A-Bear partnering with Axiom Space. I worked on similar partnerships with the International Space Station and I've seen the behind-the-scenes of how these partnerships get started and why they're important. Join live on Friday at 1:00 Eastern Time to discuss fun and controversial partnerships including one that raised the ire of a member of Congress. Prefer to get space" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2S4znF-jDDA) 2024-01-26T14:09Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Starship will complement not replace commercial space stations YouTube ate my live stream Hopefully the full [--] minutes will reappear soon. Curious about a future with SpaceX's Starship flying Yes that massive rocket body could host astronauts in orbit. But not replace full space stations. Join live Friday at 1:00 Eastern Time to discuss Starship as well as Virgin Galactic's research mission and sci-fi movie ideas. Prefer to get space insights in your inbox on Mondays Subscribe at https://www.astralytical.com/subscribe " [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2qORtbRvNJA) 2023-11-03T13:49Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Does Boeing Starliner have a commercial future As we prepare to witness Boeing Starliner's first crewed mission to the ISS with NASA astronauts on board we also look ahead to how competitive Starliner might be as a commercial vehicle. Will Boeing be able to sell Starliner for tourism missions or as a transporter for commercial space stations Join me Friday at 1:00 ET to discuss Starliner's future beyond NASA as a customer" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=3Q_3dZP-fDQ) 2024-05-03T14:05Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Starship test flight [--] delayed until November due to FAA regulations SpaceX Starship's test flight [--] is delayed from mid September to no earlier than late November we learned in a House of Representatives hearing this morning as well as a SpaceX statement on the regulatory delays. The big debate is about Part [---] a newer "streamlined" FAA regulatory process that is proving to be difficult for the space industry to transition to. I explain how we got here and what's likely to happen next with US commercial spaceflight regulations. Thumbnail background image credit: SpaceX In-video image and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=4eQQKbaDxMI) 2024-09-10T21:25Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "What's next for NASA's budget and Artemis after proposed cuts President Trump's Administration proposed an almost 25% cut to NASA's budget including the cancellation of the Space Launch System (SLS) Orion capsule Lunar Gateway space station Mars Sample Return and some NASA science missions. Is this the end of NASA No Now the ball is in Congress' court to fight back on the proposed budget cuts and support NASA's projects and programs they decide to fund. That said it is likely that SLS and Orion will be canceled after Artemis III. What's next for NASA's Artemis program What alternative" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=4kBlu5CCZj0) 2025-05-05T23:55Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "How to grow in space by specializing So you want to grow your career or business in space. Working with a specialize will help you carve that efficient path to save you time and get you there faster. And the best way to make a name for yourself in space is to become a specialist yourself" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=5TWVy7EOcF8) 2024-05-01T14:00Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "US space industry finding $$$ from foreign government astronauts Virgin Galactic Galactic07 crew included a member of the Turkish Space Agency the backup crew member for Axiom Space's Axiom-3 mission to the International Space Station. Commercial companies in the US are finding a customer base with foreign governments eager to fly their own representatives to space. Axiom Space Partners with Virgin Galactic to Send Second Turkish Astronaut to Space: https://www.axiomspace.com/news/g07 NASASpaceflight's livestream of Galactic07: https://www.youtube.com/watchv=2bKUUy1ali8 Grow your business or" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=5q2CtOb36qI) 2024-06-08T20:42Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Will Blue Moon beat SpaceX Starship to the Moon Blue Origin is accelerating its Blue Moon production to become hardware-rich and potentially land on the surface of the Moon this year with its uncrewed Blue Moon Mark [--] lander in preparation for landing astronauts on the Moon for NASA's Artemis program. At the Lunar Surface Innovation Consortium this week Blue Origin's John Couluris gave an update on the lunar landers and the redesigned transport vehicle. Blue Origin is not know for progressing quickly especially compared to rival SpaceX. However we may see Blue Moon on the lunar surface before" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=6G_pSwaHuAo) 2025-05-22T21:56Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Starship refueling and other [----] space predictions A realistic look ahead at what the space sector will achieve in [----] cutting through the hype to look at the hardware. My [----] predictions crystal ball was foggy but I take a look at those and make some new predictions for NASA's Artemis program Commercial Lunar Payload Services launches for SpaceX ULA Vulcan Blue Origin New Glenn and Rocket Lab Neutron Sierra Space's Dream Chaser commercial space stations such as Vast's Haven-1 and Axion Station and space policy under the new Trump Administration with Jared Isaacman as NASA Administrator." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=6sFiubs2oek) 2025-01-01T00:06Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Small Blue Origin payload will inform how we land astronauts on the Moon NASA awarded Blue Origin a tiny contract to fly a tiny camera system to the Moon in [----]. Imaging the impact Blue Moon Mark [--] has on the lunar surface will have a big well - impact - on how NASA lands astronauts to the Moon for Artemis III and beyond. Understanding the lander engine plume effects and the effect of kicked-up lunar regolith is vital for the safety of lunar operations. Thumbnail background image credit: Blue Origin In-video image and video credit: NASA Blue Origin SpaceX Intuitive Machines Firefly Aerospace" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=6xkD9cNB4j8) 2024-08-12T22:42Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "SpaceX is the clear winner in US national security launch evolution SpaceX United Launch Alliance (ULA) and Blue Origin have been selected for the National Security Space Launch Phase [--] launch services program. SpaceX's ascendancy over the past decade of launching national security payloads highlights just how much the company has come to dominate the competition over time. Thumbnail image credits to SpaceX Blue Origin and ULA. Grow your business in space: https://astralytical.com/ Follow me at: https://x.com/LauraForczyk https://www.instagram.com/lauraforczyk/" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=7RICThW5EvA) 2024-06-14T21:42Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "SpaceX Starship launching from Florida: supported by NASA feared by its competitors NASA very much needs SpaceX's Starship to begin launch operations out of Florida. But as the FAA's environmental impact statement process is ongoing for launch out of Cape Canaveral we're seeing just how desperate SpaceX competitors ULA and Blue Origin are to slow down Starship's potential growth. NASA assessment suggests potential additional delays for Artemis [--] lunar lander: https://spacenews.com/nasa-assessment-suggests-potential-additional-delays-for-artemis-3-lunar-lander/ SpaceX wants to launch up to 120" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=BeSj3ewoz0s) 2024-07-03T21:55Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Trump's proposed NASA budget massacre President Trump's Administration is proposing a 25% cut to NASA's budget including huge cuts to NASA science the cancellation of SLS and Orion after Artemis III the cancellation of Lunar Gateway the cancellation of Mars Sample Return reductions in ISS and more. While some of these changes are long overdue this proposed budget would destroy much of what makes NASA great. President Trump's recommendations on discretionary funding levels for fiscal year (FY) 2026:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=CEsO_J7vQfk) 2025-05-02T21:18Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "SpaceX Dragon vs Boeing Starliner launch reliability for NASA astronauts Boeing Starliner's troubled start has cast doubts on whether it will be a reliable vehicle for NASA astronauts. Meanwhile SpaceX has proven itself to be a reliable Commercial Crew Program partner with its Dragon. I examined how frequently Crew Dragon launches and what we should expect of Starliner's launch cadence (if the program moves forward at all). Thumbnail background image credit: SpaceX and Boeing In-video image and audio credit: NASA SpaceX Gagarin Research and Test Cosmonaut Center Polaris Dawn Boeing takes" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=CMMltOUVu84) 2024-08-02T22:20Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Alternative non-rocket launch vehicles space analysis & insights Join me on Friday at 1:00 Eastern Time for space analysis on alternative non-rocket launch vehicle spaceflight such as centrifuges elevators electromagnets. Ask your questions live" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=CQ-z6gM6M3c) 2023-10-27T17:21Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Unproven Moon landers will prove themselves in [----] Will Astrobotic's Peregrine lunar lander (scheduled to launch on ULA's new Vulcan rocket on January 8) and Intuitive Machines' IM-1 (scheduled to launch on SpaceX's Falcon [--] in February) succeed Will any of the commercial lunar payload services (CLPS) providers make their "shots on the goal" and successfully land on the Moon I believe so Join live Friday at 1:00 Eastern Time to discuss the new wave of government and commercial exploration of the Moon Prefer to get space insights in your inbox on Mondays Subscribe at" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=DH6lXF5r9Es) 2024-01-06T06:27Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Sustaining Record-Breaking Launches from the Eastern Range The 45th Space Launch Delta has been busy breaking launch records year after year. How do they plan to sustain such a high and ever-increasing launch cadence from the multi-user spaceport especially when SpaceX shows no sign of stopping and newer vehicles are becoming operational Colonial Meredith Beg Vice Commander of Space Operations discussed how to manage processes and people at the National Space Club Florida Committee luncheon. This is an experimental video. Next time I will move farther from the crowds while speaking. I'm not" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=EizS5kqc0Cs) 2025-01-14T22:20Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "What Congress is saying about NASA's canceled lunar rover VIPER Congress is not pleased with NASA's cancelation of VIPER and asked witnesses at an April 1st House Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics hearing how to get the lunar rover to the Moon. The Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover was canceled last July to the dismay of the lunar science community. NASA plans to find a partner to take control of the completed rover and fly it to the Moon. However there are complications such as funding NASA to operate and analyze the science it returns and overtaking China's lunar science" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=GrbzbAnwgHk) 2025-04-04T00:05Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "To the Moon: America & allies vs China & allies The US is going back to the Moon this time with international partners. China also has lunar ambitions and a growing international partnership. Is this like the 1960s Space Race all over again but with China instead of the Soviet Union Not quite. Join live Friday at 1:00 Eastern Time to discuss the new international lunar space competition and more Prefer to get space insights in your inbox on Mondays Subscribe at https://www.astralytical.com/subscribe " [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=H0kCydKNOBI) 2023-12-14T15:23Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "2024 Company Planning + Space Christmas Tree The new year is right around the corner and I need to plan my space consulting company's [----] goals and direction. As a bonus join me as I decorate my space mini Christmas tree" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=M3d4yD5XZZU) 2023-12-24T14:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "What's next for SpaceX's Starship I discuss on BBC radio. What comes next for SpaceX's #Starship It was my pleasure speaking with BBC TV and radio in addition to print publications after Starship's ITF-2. Here's a snippet from the radio interview" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=NUj-L2L4tyQ) 2023-11-19T15:52Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "SpaceX rapidly advancing human spaceflight with Polaris Dawn Polaris Dawn and the Polaris Program Fram2 Inspiration4 - all privately funded commercial missions independent of NASA that showcase how SpaceX is bypassing traditional "space tourism" to advance commercial human spaceflight in a way no one else is willing or able. By focusing on technology advancement and new mission profiles SpaceX isn't providing "joyrides to space" it's taking tangible steps toward making humanity a multi-planetary species. Thumbnail background image credit: Polaris Dawn In-video image and video credit: SpaceX" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=NdZt3ayW35M) 2024-08-19T23:36Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "NASA slow to address Lunar Gateway problems The Lunar Gateway space station is running into mass and schedule problems according to a new GAO report. NASA has a lot of trade-offs and decisions to make but as of right now there's no clear schedule as to when those decisions will be made. Will Gateway be ready for Artemis IV and does it even matter Thumbnail background image credit: NASA In-video image and video credit: NASA US GAO Maxar Thales Alenia Space GAO report: Artemis Programs: NASA Should Document and Communicate Plans to Address Gateway's Mass Risk:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=OFWNvydWzDg) 2024-07-31T23:14Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Wealthy space tourists are great for research Think nothing good comes from rich individuals paying for trips to space These private astronauts provide valuable research to the space community including information from their own blood. The Space Omics and Medical Atlas (SOMA) and international astronaut biobank: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-024-07639-y Grow your business or organization in space: https://astralytical.com/ Follow me at: https://x.com/LauraForczyk https://www.instagram.com/lauraforczyk/ https://www.facebook.com/lauraforczykspace" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Orhn4EcqpQk) 2024-06-11T21:10Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Starship isn't ready. Should NASA be worried SpaceX Starship took to the skies again for its 9th flight test only to make little progress toward its goals of payload deployment and reentry. This frustratingly slow pace threatens the schedules of Artemis III and many other space exploration initiatives relying on Starship such as lunar rovers and commercial space stations. Although valuable data is the goal of every test Starship has much to prove before it can meet the demand and expectations of the space community and its customers. But it will get there because Elon Musk's vision of a" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=SDWhCfop9rs) 2025-05-28T16:47Z [----] followers, 10.8K engagements "Rocket Factory Augsburg's explosion a setback for new European launch companies Rocket Factory Augsburg's RFA One first stage exploded during a static fire test just weeks before RFA's first launch attempt at the new SaxaVord Spaceport. RFA is one of several new European launch companies competing to be the first to gain new marketshare. I explain what this means for RFA's schedule and its European launch competitors. Thumbnail background image credit: BBC In-video image and video credit: Rocket Factory Augsburg BBC SaxaVord Spaceport Shetland Space Centre HyImpulse Isar Aerospace PLD Space" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=T-vsyHycxgc) 2024-08-20T22:46Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Why NASA & SpaceX are destroying the ISS NASA selected SpaceX to build the U.S. Deorbit Vehicle to bring down and burn up the International Space Station at its end of life. Why NASA is ending the ISS why commercial space stations care and what proposed alternatives were rejected. NASA Selects International Space Station US Deorbit Vehicle: https://www.nasa.gov/news-release/nasa-selects-international-space-station-us-deorbit-vehicle/ Grow your business in space (especially on future space stations): https://astralytical.com/ Follow me at: https://x.com/LauraForczyk" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Tn2WlVMEIZM) 2024-06-26T23:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "SpaceX's audacious bet on Polaris Dawn SpaceX's commercial mission Polaris Dawn is neither crazy nor overly risky as some are framing it. Instead it's the next step in an evolution showcasing that a commercial company is capable of doing what governments have only done before. This is the very beginning of a nascent industry with private astronauts (not space tourists) leading the way with professional SpaceX teams making it happen. EDIT: The launch of Polaris Dawn has been scrubbed. The current date is NET August [--]. Thumbnail background image credit: Polaris Program In-video image credit:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=UIzQrUDtFNk) 2024-08-26T23:24Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "How space companies are funded The #1 question I'm asked by space startups is how to obtain funding. Investors and funding rounds government grants going public even mergers and acquisitions - there are many ways space companies are funded. It may surprise you how much money comes from governments and which US government entities have funding for space. If your company is seeking funding for your space business I go into all of the opportunities. Thumbnail background image credit: NASA In-video image credit: Novaspace (Euroconsult) AIA New historic high for government space spending mostly" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=VS4lUM8ydJk) 2024-09-04T22:07Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "How I run a business with a newborn baby (and [--] other kids) Working mom entrepreneur I just had a baby. And I'm still working running my business. How am I doing it Here I share some tips on how I work from home with a baby and [--] other young children" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Vbdw-ZSizoI) 2023-09-20T14:10Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Total solar eclipse road trip vlog chasing totality Jaw-droppingly beautiful Join me on the road as I travel to the center of the [----] total solar eclipse totality path stopping for some adventures along the way with two of my children. _______________________________________ Music track: Sweet Talks by Limujii Source: https://freetouse.com/music/ Copyright Free Music for Video _______________________________________" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=WNqJduNgSwg) 2024-04-09T20:32Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Landing Starship HLS safely by understanding plume surface interactions Landing large lunar landers such as SpaceX's Starship HLS and Blue Origin's Blue Moon is going to be risky until we better understand and can account for plume surface interactions. How the gas from rocket engines interacts with regolith will determine how we proceed with large landers and permanent infrastructure on the Moon or Mars. From NASA's Artemis III to human settlements on Mars plume effects and surface science need to be well understood for landing safely. Thumbnail background image credit: SpaceX In-video image" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=WZ9otiim5L4) 2024-09-25T00:30Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Why we simulate lunar gravity before going to the Moon Why would Blue Origin bother to simulate lunar gravity on the New Shepard suborbital NS-29 mission when we're sending Blue Moon and other missions to the actual Moon So we can best prepare the basic equipment sensors and tools beforehand. We still lack a basic understanding of how our Earth gravity hardware and procedures work in lunar gravity and we don't know how much we learned from microgravity studies are applicable. I take a look at some of the cool payloads that flew on NS-29 and how they help us to handle lunar regolith conduct" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=X9uKBVdALEE) 2025-02-04T23:08Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "NASA needs to be held accountable While watching the NASA Advisory Council's Human Exploration and Operations Committee meeting today one might think everything is going very well with NASA human spaceflight. That's because NASA is reluctant to voluntarily discuss bad news with its Artemis program. But what was discussed at length in today's meeting was the amount of time spent on audits - too much according to some in the meeting. And yet its these audits from oversight bodies such as NASA Office of Inspector General and the Government Accountability Office that give NASA leadership US" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=XY6WxHkH9gA) 2024-08-29T23:28Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "NASA Artemis going all-in on Mars. But at what cost NASA Artemis is becoming a true Moon-to-Mars human exploration program. The Trump Administration is proposing a new Mars initiative with a huge influx in funding for Mars missions and technology. Outlined in the FY2026 budget proposal for NASA are programs such as the Moon to Mars Transportation System Commercial Mars Payload Services Mars Communications Relay services and commercial Martian spacesuits. These new programs will be paid for by canceling a large number of NASA's existing missions and programs according to the budget proposal." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=XsRwPaOOMp4) 2025-06-03T20:46Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Starlink at risk threatens agricultural industry in Brazil An unrelated social media debate in Brazil over the platform X threatened SpaceX Starlink connectivity in the country which could put John Deere's new precision agriculture program and other remote connectivity initiatives at risk in the most remote areas of Brazil and the Amazon rainforest. In discussing the pros and cons or the right to operate for Starlink and other satellite constellations we need to take into account unintended consequences to remote populations on Earth. Thumbnail background image credit: SpaceX In-video image" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=XtCspIgveqg) 2024-09-05T23:13Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "The reason to expect more crash landings on the Moon Intuitive Machines' IM-1 and IM-2 failed to softly land on the surface of the Moon. New information from IM CEO Stephen Altemus explains what went wrong with IM-2's landing attempt. Until we gather more data about this alien world we will continue to struggle to explore it even with the most sophisticated landing software and AI algorithms. Some are working to solve this problem. Thumbnail and in-video image credit: NASA Intuitive Machines Firefly Aerospace iSpace CSNA Intuitive Machines First Quarter [----] Earnings Webcast:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=YA7Hyxdphhs) 2025-05-20T19:42Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Why small lunar landers matter SpaceX launched Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost Mission [--] and ispace's Hakuto-R Mission [--] to the Moon on the same Falcon [--]. The landers have different origins different objectives and different payloads but the same overall mission: creating a sustainable lunar economy. Will either of these missions and the upcoming small lunar lander missions succeed in their goals I believe some will. Success or failure these two missions will set the tone for smaller lunar missions in [----] as the new administration decides on NASA's future direction. Thumbnail and in-video" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=YtYliy6bgBc) 2025-01-15T06:29Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Amazon's Kuiper satellites launched Too little too late We finally saw the first batch of Amazon's Kuiper satellites launch on a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket on April [--] long delayed from the original [----] date. With only [--] sats launched in its planned [----] constellation and a collection of launch delays and production delays Amazon customers should not expect to see internet service begin anytime soon. That said these delays should not disrupt Kuiper's long-term business strategy. Demand for LEO internet is hot and will continue to climb. Thumbnail and in-video credit: United" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Z2zi55vyprE) 2025-04-29T00:18Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Space hardware is getting bigger because of SpaceX Starship Payloads are trending larger to take advantage of the larger fairing sizes of SpaceX's Starship Blue Origin's New Glenn ULA's Vulcan and others. New space startups are designing hardware specifically to fit within Starship opening up new opportunities. NASA and Gravitics Sign Space Act Agreement with Focus on Verification and Validation for Large Spacecraft: https://www.gravitics.com/news/nasa-saa-verification Launch vehicle fairing comparison graphic by Ken Kirtland: https://x.com/KenKirtland17/status/1294746834313805826 Grow your" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=axqTltOKatM) 2024-06-18T20:37Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Was Polaris Dawn's commercial EVA legal under international treaty History was made today by the Polaris Dawn crew and the SpaceX team conducting the first commercial EVA or spacewalk At least one lawyer is arguing that the mission is illegal under the Article VI obligations of the Outer Space Treaty. US Congress currently has a moratorium on the FAA creating new regulations for private astronauts a law that may expire in January or be extended. While of course Polaris Dawn is not illegal under current US law it's up for debate what regulations should be created for commercial human" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=cpzPCB9yr5Q) 2024-09-12T21:29Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "SpaceX Starship landing destination: Australia SpaceX is in talks with Australia to potentially land Starship off the coast which could lead to launching and landing within Australia itself. This could be the beginnings of the long-awaited point-to-point suborbital transportation or cargo delivery we've seen discussed for decades and studied under the Rocket Cargo program. Thumbnail background image credit: SpaceX In-video image and video credit: SpaceX Abbot Point State Development Area Southern Launch U.S. Air Force/Randy Palmer New Frontier Aerospace Dawn Aerospace Exclusive: SpaceX in" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=cwKz3IlPsMo) 2024-07-29T23:26Z [----] followers, 31.2K engagements "#DearMoon Project canceled space tourism a low priority for SpaceX What the cancelation of private mission around the Moon means for the future of lunar space tourism and private missions on SpaceX's Starship. Yusaku Maezawa's videos from the International Space Station: https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PL7sPEIKafqa8DiyEm9Nukdtb7-MH5Nx4t DearMoon notice of project cancelation: https://dearmoon.earth/pdf/dearMoon_EN_240601.pdf0531 Grow your business in space: https://astralytical.com/ Follow me: https://x.com/LauraForczyk https://www.instagram.com/lauraforczyk/" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=dWW33fteZX0) 2024-06-01T18:48Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Is deorbiting best for space sustainability versus recycling or repurposing space hardware Recent initiatives have advocating for deorbiting defunct or end-of-life satellites spent rocket boosters and other space trash. Should we instead be focusing efforts on recycling or repurposing old space hardware in orbit Join me Friday at 1:00 ET to discuss what to do with all the stuff we launch into Earth's orbit" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=dmOPVEXJOY8) 2024-04-12T14:38Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Is there a market for lunar rideshare Intuitive Machines and SEOPS announced an agreement today for lunar rideshare services. But is there a market Aside from NASA who needs a ride to the Moon I take a look at existing commercial customers on lunar landers to determine what the interest might be for future lunar rideshare opportunities. Thumbnail background image credit: Intuitive Machines In-video image and video credit: Intuitive Machines NASA Astrobotic Firefly Aerospace ispace SEOPS AND INTUITIVE MACHINES PARTNER TO PROVIDE NEW LUNAR RIDESHARE SERVICES:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=eFQAs7SzAI8) 2024-08-05T23:14Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Space SPACs that were a mistake Special purpose acquisition companies were all the rage for space startups to go public and get a quick influx of cash a few years ago. I was skeptical at the time and unfortunately space SPACs have not done well in the years since. Virgin Orbit is gone and others are close to bankruptcy or delisting such as Astra Virgin Galactic and Terran Orbital. Join me Friday at 1:00 ET to discuss where space SPACs went wrong. Thumbnail background image credit: Astra" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=eet4cXS_DPk) 2024-04-20T05:33Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "NASA punt on Mars Sample Return decision: Starship or JPL Today NASA chose two options for its Mars Sample Return program punting on the final decision for the new President and Congress to decide. Traditional JPL leadership expensive and well done Or the unproven SpaceX Starship or another commercial capability Although the delay in a final architecture is frustrating I believe this was the best move for the current NASA leadership to leave their mark on the troubled MSR program. Thumbnail & in-video credit: NASA JPL/Caltech SpaceX ESA NASA to Explore Two Landing Options for Returning" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=fflfepUlAnQ) 2025-01-07T23:03Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Elon Musk wants Mars. Blue Origin wants business. Elon Musk of SpaceX and David Limp of Blue Origin both gave talks on May [--] outlining their visions for moving forward with human space exploration. The talks were worlds apart - literally. The grand vision of humans settling Mars versus the practical business case for sending humans to the Moon showcase the need for both types of focuses: the grand vision and the profitable infrastructure to back it up. This is a lightly edited video of my personal reactions as a space analyst with cameo from space baby #6. The Road to Making Life" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=g7rIRT_VWLk) 2025-05-30T21:16Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Boeing preparing for NASA SLS cancellation Boeing told its employees to prepare for layoffs as it anticipates NASA's Space Launch System (SLS) will suffer cuts or cancellation under the Trump Administration's budget request in March. In my opinion this is a long time coming and beneficial for the long-term success of NASA's human exploration program. Image credit: NASA SpaceX Boeing to Lay Off About [---] Workers on Moon Rocket Program: https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/business/company-news/2025/02/07/boeing-to-lay-off-about-400-workers-on-moon-rocket-program/ Boeing has informed its employees that" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=i0ZuDtgkJNU) 2025-02-08T01:13Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "NASA space policy direction under Trump [---] President Donald Trump has expressed a clear preference for sending astronauts to Mars in his second inaugural speech and in earlier statements. What does this mean for NASA space policy under the second Trump term I also take a look at space mentions under previous presidents and where that has led NASA and space policy through the decades. Thumbnail & in-video credit: NASA CNN CBS News The Obama White House Reagan Library Trump inaugural speech (2025): https://www.youtube.com/watchv=BNArBr_J8mA Trump inaugural speech (2017):" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=idQaWz-bUuU) 2025-01-20T23:40Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Amazon's Project Kuiper running late but it doesn't matter Amazon announced it is postponing Project Kuiper's start until [----] as it prepares to launch its first production satellites late this year. They only have two more years to launch half their constellation for their FCC license. But in the long run delays won't matter. Grow your business in space: https://amazon.com/ Follow me at: https://x.com/LauraForczyk https://www.instagram.com/lauraforczyk/ https://www.facebook.com/lauraforczykspace https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauraforczyk/" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=j3B7Nk7XS7I) 2024-06-28T22:18Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "When you feel like giving up on your space career dream Life does not offer a straight journey toward our goals. This can be especially true of our career goals. When you feel like giving up on your space job search reach out for help and stay the course. You may find your success right around the corner. Can I help you with your space career Connect with me at: https://www.lauraforczyk.com/ Follow me at: https://x.com/LauraForczyk https://www.instagram.com/lauraforczyk/ https://www.facebook.com/lauraforczykspace https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauraforczyk/" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=jk5ER_FWvD4) 2024-06-03T13:16Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Who will come close to competing with SpaceX launches SpaceX Falcon [--] is the workhorse launcher of the world on track to launch well over [---] times in [----]. Other launchers are ramping up or in development. A couple companies you wouldn't expect have very ambitious schedules for [----]. I take a look at the numbers and evaluate which if any can compete with SpaceX any time soon. Thumbnail background image credit: SpaceX In-video image credit: SpaceX ULA Blue Origin Arianespace Rocket Lab Firefly Aerospace Astra ABL Space Systems Relativity New Rockets to Bring About a New Era in Launch Supply:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=jpDRZevWCao) 2024-09-19T23:41Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "SpaceX Fram2 mission success And why it matters. Private spaceflight mission Fram2 spent [---] days orbiting Earth in a SpaceX Dragon seeing polar views of our planet that no other humans have seen like this before. Beyond space tourism SpaceX's private astronaut missions such as Fram2 are conducting scientific research and opening up the possibilities for human spaceflight to create a spacefaring civilization. Thumbnail & in-video image credit: SpaceX Fram2 Chun Wang FRAM2 RETURNS TO EARTH: https://www.spacex.com/launches/mission/missionId=fram2 Grow your business in space:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=jts_Qzuzhus) 2025-04-04T22:09Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "SpaceX's Starship vs Blue Origin's Blue Moon: Who's landing first SpaceX and Blue Origin are both targeting [----] for their uncrewed lunar demo missions to land on the surface of the Moon before they carry astronauts for NASA's Artemis program. Who will make it first How do the Starship and Blue Moon landers differ and why did NASA choose two commercial landers Why doesn't NASA build its own lander Join me Friday at 1:00 ET to explore the topic of crewed commercial lunar landers. Plus I'll discuss my reaction to Dune: Part [--]. Thumbnail images credit SpaceX and Blue Origin" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=kIo6pz4MOko) 2024-03-08T16:12Z [--] followers, [---] engagements "How SpaceX is growing orbital space tourism Space analysts (myself included) have wildly overpredicted the growth of commercial human spaceflight. But things may finally be taking off. SpaceX announced Fram2 a new commercial human spaceflight mission on a free-flying Dragon. Inspiration [--] the Polaris Program and the Axiom Space missions - SpaceX is the sole provider for commercial human spaceflight. For now. Thumbnail background image credit: SpaceX In-video image and video credit: SpaceX NASA Fram2 NOAA Inspiration [--] & John Kraus Axiom Space Polaris Dawn & John Kraus Boeing Sierra Space Blue" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=lQEul1rJpJw) 2024-08-13T23:06Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Why SpaceX really needs Starship IFT-4 to succeed SpaceX was just awarded its FAA license to launch Starship Integrated Flight Test-4. There is a lot of pressure for SpaceX to succeed NASA is counting on it. FAA link: https://tfr.faa.gov/save_pages/detail_4_3381.html Follow me at: https://x.com/LauraForczyk https://www.instagram.com/lauraforczyk/ https://www.facebook.com/lauraforczykspace https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauraforczyk/" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=m-vGFlpjte4) 2024-06-04T22:22Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "International Space Station science in danger NASA is evaluating options to cut the research it does on the International Space Station by a half or a third because of existing budget shortfalls and the proposed budget cuts in the Trump Administration's FY2026 budget request. Not only would this hobble ISS in its prime it would negatively affect ISS commercial partners and international partners. Presumed future NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman has spoken in favor of continue to use the ISS to its maximum capacity until it is retired in [----] but will he be able to fight against budget" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=orjfW5tU9n4) 2025-05-07T22:21Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "How I Grew My Space Business Don't procrastinate on advancing your space career or company Curious how I grew my business significantly in the past year It's no secret - I got fed up with the status quo and finally too action Here I break down the common excuses and justifications I hear - and use myself - on why we procrastinate on advancing our space careers and businesses. Once we get out of our own way we're able to take actions to move forward often with help along the way. Are you feeling stuck advancing your space career Contact me at https://www.lauraforczyk.com/ . Are you seeking to" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=oyStVlqXgTs) 2023-09-13T14:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "What another ABL pre-flight failure means for the launch company's future ABL Space Systems suffered another pre-flight test failure destroying its RS1 rocket. Is the small launch company doomed Maybe but not yet. They still have time to prove themselves in a market where launch is heavily in demand. And their existing customers have patience to wait a while longer. Thumbnail background image credit: ABL Space Systems (note that thumbnail image is not of recent launch failure) Interior video footage credit: ABL Space Systems Planet Labs/SkyFi before & after launch pad image:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=p9shi-Ii9M8) 2024-07-23T21:48Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "More experienced spacesuit provider is giving up The Collins Aerospace xEVAS team is in talks with NASA to back out of its spacesuit contract after expensive delays despite its many decades of experience leaving relative newcomer Axiom Space as the sole provider. For now. NASA Partners with Industry for New Spacewalking Moonwalking Services: https://www.nasa.gov/news-release/nasa-partners-with-industry-for-new-spacewalking-moonwalking-services/ Grow your business in space: https://astralytical.com/ Follow me at: https://x.com/LauraForczyk https://www.instagram.com/lauraforczyk/" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=rjkhk3l9ffo) 2024-06-25T22:39Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Why SpaceX Starship and Boeing Starliner matters to the space industry Starship and Starliner: two different space vehicles fulfilling two different purposes but both can point to the maturation of the American space industry. Follow me at: https://x.com/LauraForczyk https://www.instagram.com/lauraforczyk/ https://www.facebook.com/lauraforczykspace https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauraforczyk/" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ugsrIhQZ39w) 2024-06-06T21:15Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "CONFIRMED: Boeing Starliner astronauts to return on SpaceX Dragon At long last NASA is expected to announce the return of the Boeing Starliner crew on a SpaceX Dragon. I dive into how SpaceX went from the underdog to reliable hero in just a decade as well as explore what will happen with the Starliner program after it fails to deliver its crew back to Earth. Thumbnail background image credit: SpaceX In-video image and video credit: SpaceX Boeing NASA Sierra Space The Onion NASA Decides to Bring Starliner Spacecraft Back to Earth Without Crew:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=zfSS0-G-6lM) 2024-08-23T23:44Z [----] followers, 32K engagements "Ex-Firefly CEOs bold new spaceplane plan. Will it work Tom Markusic is leaving Firefly Aerospace to start a spaceplane company - single-stage-to-suborbit Frontera Space intends to launch a spaceplane for suborbital point-to-point transportation rapid travel around the world. Can this SSTO or SSTSubO spaceplane concept come to fruition and take to the skies I evaluate the case for spaceplanes and what it might take to make Frontera successful. Thumbnail & in-video credit: Firefly Aerospace Tom Markusic/Frontera Space ESA NASA Dawn Aerospace Sierra Space Virgin Galactic Radian Aerospace Swiss" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=wmpeU4PnfY8) 2025-06-04T23:23Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "NASA Artemis going all-in on Mars. But at what cost NASA Artemis is becoming a true Moon-to-Mars human exploration program. The Trump Administration is proposing a new Mars initiative with a huge influx in funding for Mars missions and technology. Outlined in the FY2026 budget proposal for NASA are programs such as the Moon to Mars Transportation System Commercial Mars Payload Services Mars Communications Relay services and commercial Martian spacesuits. These new programs will be paid for by canceling a large number of NASA's existing missions and programs according to the budget proposal." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=XsRwPaOOMp4) 2025-06-03T20:46Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Jared Isaacman is out. Trump's NASA budget proposal is devastating. Trump Administration cut proposed NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman today following its announcement of massive proposed budget cuts to NASA released late Friday. Isaacman was expected to be confirmed this coming Tuesday. The next NASA Administrator will need to defend unprecedented cuts to NASA including ending many existing productive NASA missions to fund a new Mars initiative. The final budget is in the hands of Congress. We as a space community need to advocate for the agency if we want NASA to continue to be the global" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=JKw6RkDnIpQ) 2025-06-01T00:56Z [----] followers, 13.4K engagements "Elon Musk wants Mars. Blue Origin wants business. Elon Musk of SpaceX and David Limp of Blue Origin both gave talks on May [--] outlining their visions for moving forward with human space exploration. The talks were worlds apart - literally. The grand vision of humans settling Mars versus the practical business case for sending humans to the Moon showcase the need for both types of focuses: the grand vision and the profitable infrastructure to back it up. This is a lightly edited video of my personal reactions as a space analyst with cameo from space baby #6. The Road to Making Life" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=g7rIRT_VWLk) 2025-05-30T21:16Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "What we know about Firefly & Northrop Grumman's new Eclipse MLV Coming to the skies in [----] (or more realistically 2027) is a new medium launch vehicle formally known as MLV now Eclipse co-developed by Firefly Aerospace and Northrop Grumman. This direct competitor to Rocket Lab's Neutron and other medium lift vehicles has been in the works as an all-American successor to Antares. It's targeting proliferated constellations for national security applications as its first priority customer but has plenty of potential as launch supply is still lacking and demand is ever-growing. But can Firefly" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=5MXWpDygovc) 2025-05-29T20:39Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Starship isn't ready. Should NASA be worried SpaceX Starship took to the skies again for its 9th flight test only to make little progress toward its goals of payload deployment and reentry. This frustratingly slow pace threatens the schedules of Artemis III and many other space exploration initiatives relying on Starship such as lunar rovers and commercial space stations. Although valuable data is the goal of every test Starship has much to prove before it can meet the demand and expectations of the space community and its customers. But it will get there because Elon Musk's vision of a" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=SDWhCfop9rs) 2025-05-28T16:47Z [----] followers, 10.8K engagements "Will Blue Moon beat SpaceX Starship to the Moon Blue Origin is accelerating its Blue Moon production to become hardware-rich and potentially land on the surface of the Moon this year with its uncrewed Blue Moon Mark [--] lander in preparation for landing astronauts on the Moon for NASA's Artemis program. At the Lunar Surface Innovation Consortium this week Blue Origin's John Couluris gave an update on the lunar landers and the redesigned transport vehicle. Blue Origin is not know for progressing quickly especially compared to rival SpaceX. However we may see Blue Moon on the lunar surface before" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=6G_pSwaHuAo) 2025-05-22T21:56Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "The reason to expect more crash landings on the Moon Intuitive Machines' IM-1 and IM-2 failed to softly land on the surface of the Moon. New information from IM CEO Stephen Altemus explains what went wrong with IM-2's landing attempt. Until we gather more data about this alien world we will continue to struggle to explore it even with the most sophisticated landing software and AI algorithms. Some are working to solve this problem. Thumbnail and in-video image credit: NASA Intuitive Machines Firefly Aerospace iSpace CSNA Intuitive Machines First Quarter [----] Earnings Webcast:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=YA7Hyxdphhs) 2025-05-20T19:42Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "International Space Station science in danger NASA is evaluating options to cut the research it does on the International Space Station by a half or a third because of existing budget shortfalls and the proposed budget cuts in the Trump Administration's FY2026 budget request. Not only would this hobble ISS in its prime it would negatively affect ISS commercial partners and international partners. Presumed future NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman has spoken in favor of continue to use the ISS to its maximum capacity until it is retired in [----] but will he be able to fight against budget" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=orjfW5tU9n4) 2025-05-07T22:21Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "What's next for NASA's budget and Artemis after proposed cuts President Trump's Administration proposed an almost 25% cut to NASA's budget including the cancellation of the Space Launch System (SLS) Orion capsule Lunar Gateway space station Mars Sample Return and some NASA science missions. Is this the end of NASA No Now the ball is in Congress' court to fight back on the proposed budget cuts and support NASA's projects and programs they decide to fund. That said it is likely that SLS and Orion will be canceled after Artemis III. What's next for NASA's Artemis program What alternative" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=4kBlu5CCZj0) 2025-05-05T23:55Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Trump's proposed NASA budget massacre President Trump's Administration is proposing a 25% cut to NASA's budget including huge cuts to NASA science the cancellation of SLS and Orion after Artemis III the cancellation of Lunar Gateway the cancellation of Mars Sample Return reductions in ISS and more. While some of these changes are long overdue this proposed budget would destroy much of what makes NASA great. President Trump's recommendations on discretionary funding levels for fiscal year (FY) 2026:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=CEsO_J7vQfk) 2025-05-02T21:18Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Jared Isaacman's NASA nomination advances but not unanimously NASA Administrator nominee Jared Isaacman was approved 19-9 in the Senate Commerce Committee on April [--]. His nomination now advances to the full Senate for a final vote. I take a look at the questions the senators asked the businessman in his written testimony statements made during the April 30th hearing who voted against him and why. The senators' questions point to their space policy priorities and it's clear they are all about the Artemis status quo. Thumbnail & in-video credit: NASA US Senate Polaris Program/John Kraus Senate" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Oxph2BAyZpU) 2025-05-01T00:17Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Firefly Alpha's failure points to deeper problems Firefly Aerospace launched its 6th Alpha mission April [--] but failed to reach orbit marking its 4th flight failure. In addition to its mixed track record Alpha finds itself in a changing space industry with an uncertain future as the market may move on without it unless it can find its niche. Thumbnail and in-video credit: Firefly Aerospace NSF ISRO Relativity Space ArianeGroup SpaceX Rocket Lab Firefly Alpha FLT006 Message in a Booster: https://fireflyspace.com/missions/alpha-flta006/ After another failure two-thirds of Firefly launches have" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=qiqMu4-joKU) 2025-04-29T22:03Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Amazon's Kuiper satellites launched Too little too late We finally saw the first batch of Amazon's Kuiper satellites launch on a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket on April [--] long delayed from the original [----] date. With only [--] sats launched in its planned [----] constellation and a collection of launch delays and production delays Amazon customers should not expect to see internet service begin anytime soon. That said these delays should not disrupt Kuiper's long-term business strategy. Demand for LEO internet is hot and will continue to climb. Thumbnail and in-video credit: United" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Z2zi55vyprE) 2025-04-29T00:18Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "The word "astronaut" will become obsolete Yesterday six women flew on Blue Origin's New Shepard NS-31 mission. Were they astronauts What is the definition of astronaut anyway The term has no official definition and is in the eye of the beholder depending on altitude orbit training and even marketing. Because commercial human spaceflight is opening up space to more and more people the term "astronaut" is undergoing an evolution. We will either change how we perceive astronauts or create new language to describe what we will become as a spacefaring civilization. Thumbnail and in-video credit:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=96R5Id8_CY4) 2025-04-15T22:11Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Next NASA Administrator dodges Senator questions promises the Moon Presumed next NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman answered and dodged tough questions April [--] at his Senate confirmation hearing. Top on Senators minds were ensuring NASA returns astronauts to the Moon before going to Mars flying the International Space Station until [----] and examining potential conflicts of interest between Isaacman and SpaceX or Elon Musk. Things got a little tense when Isaacman decline to say that he would not close any NASA centers declined to state that he will not follow an unlawful order from the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=CQ6t7h3JLEU) 2025-04-10T00:06Z [----] followers, 13.4K engagements "SpaceX Fram2 mission success And why it matters. Private spaceflight mission Fram2 spent [---] days orbiting Earth in a SpaceX Dragon seeing polar views of our planet that no other humans have seen like this before. Beyond space tourism SpaceX's private astronaut missions such as Fram2 are conducting scientific research and opening up the possibilities for human spaceflight to create a spacefaring civilization. Thumbnail & in-video image credit: SpaceX Fram2 Chun Wang FRAM2 RETURNS TO EARTH: https://www.spacex.com/launches/mission/missionId=fram2 Grow your business in space:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=jts_Qzuzhus) 2025-04-04T22:09Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "What Congress is saying about NASA's canceled lunar rover VIPER Congress is not pleased with NASA's cancelation of VIPER and asked witnesses at an April 1st House Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics hearing how to get the lunar rover to the Moon. The Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover was canceled last July to the dismay of the lunar science community. NASA plans to find a partner to take control of the completed rover and fly it to the Moon. However there are complications such as funding NASA to operate and analyze the science it returns and overtaking China's lunar science" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=GrbzbAnwgHk) 2025-04-04T00:05Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Astronauts to the Moon first Mars later says Congress The US House of Representatives rejected the suggestion that NASA skip the Moon in favor of sending astronauts directly to Mars as Elon Musk favors. In a House Space and Aeronautics Subcommittee hearing on February [--] representatives and the hearing witnesses spoke in favor of keeping Artemis on track to send astronauts to the Moon with Artemis II and III. And shockingly it appears the tide is turning against continuing NASA's expensive Space Launch System (SLS) rocket after Artemis III although SpaceX Starship HLS still has some skeptics." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=vauxMedzeyU) 2025-02-28T00:31Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Is there a market for high-altitude balloon tourism after Space Perspective's death Space Perspective has ceased operations on its high-altitude balloon "space" tourism company. With balloon company World View pivoting away from tourism and other high altitude balloon tourism companies not making much progress is the idea of stratospheric tourism a dead end For now yes but I believe the concept has merit for a future company with deep pockets. High-altitude balloon tourism could supplement suborbital and orbital space tourism in the right market. Thumbnail and in-video image and video credit:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=7ftHdIQVt0s) 2025-02-25T23:48Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "What if the ISS was retired early Elon Musk is calling for the International Space Station to be deorbited earlier than the currently planned [----] even as early as [----]. How would that work with SpaceX's US Deorbit Vehicle and NASA's international partners What would happen with the ongoing microgravity research None of the commercial space stations will be ready in time for long-term habitation and alternative ideas such as using Starship as a space station aren't guaranteed to happen in time either. How much would China benefit from having the Tiangong be the only low-Earth orbit" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Ijk6t7eLyCc) 2025-02-22T19:23Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Boeing preparing for NASA SLS cancellation Boeing told its employees to prepare for layoffs as it anticipates NASA's Space Launch System (SLS) will suffer cuts or cancellation under the Trump Administration's budget request in March. In my opinion this is a long time coming and beneficial for the long-term success of NASA's human exploration program. Image credit: NASA SpaceX Boeing to Lay Off About [---] Workers on Moon Rocket Program: https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/business/company-news/2025/02/07/boeing-to-lay-off-about-400-workers-on-moon-rocket-program/ Boeing has informed its employees that" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=i0ZuDtgkJNU) 2025-02-08T01:13Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Stop politically polarizing the space industry The US space industry seems to be splitting along party lines despite traditionally receiving bipartisan support. As influential people in politics use space to score short-term wins space is being politically polarized. This is to the detriment of the space sector long-term. If space loses its bipartisan support budgets may suffer and efforts may stall. Instead we should be uniting the nation to move outward regardless of political party. This is a video from the heart to implore my fellow Americans to think long-term for the good of the space" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=-XLoBcRxy2Y) 2025-02-06T23:43Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Why we simulate lunar gravity before going to the Moon Why would Blue Origin bother to simulate lunar gravity on the New Shepard suborbital NS-29 mission when we're sending Blue Moon and other missions to the actual Moon So we can best prepare the basic equipment sensors and tools beforehand. We still lack a basic understanding of how our Earth gravity hardware and procedures work in lunar gravity and we don't know how much we learned from microgravity studies are applicable. I take a look at some of the cool payloads that flew on NS-29 and how they help us to handle lunar regolith conduct" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=X9uKBVdALEE) 2025-02-04T23:08Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "How many non-SpaceX launches to expect in [----] SpaceX is aiming for around [---] Falcon launches in [----] but how many launches are other companies aiming for and what's actually realistic for them to achieve I take a look at US orbital launchers: Firefly Aerospace's Alpha Rocket Lab's Electron and Neutron United Launch Alliance's Atlas V and Vulcan Blue Origin's New Glenn and Stoke Space's Nova to estimate what we should expect should fly and when. Thumbnail & in-video credit: Firefly Aerospace Rocket Lab United Launch Alliance Stoke Space Jeff Foust on X:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=faX6f7iFwz0) 2025-01-28T01:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "NASA space policy direction under Trump [---] President Donald Trump has expressed a clear preference for sending astronauts to Mars in his second inaugural speech and in earlier statements. What does this mean for NASA space policy under the second Trump term I also take a look at space mentions under previous presidents and where that has led NASA and space policy through the decades. Thumbnail & in-video credit: NASA CNN CBS News The Obama White House Reagan Library Trump inaugural speech (2025): https://www.youtube.com/watchv=BNArBr_J8mA Trump inaugural speech (2017):" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=idQaWz-bUuU) 2025-01-20T23:40Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Why small lunar landers matter SpaceX launched Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost Mission [--] and ispace's Hakuto-R Mission [--] to the Moon on the same Falcon [--]. The landers have different origins different objectives and different payloads but the same overall mission: creating a sustainable lunar economy. Will either of these missions and the upcoming small lunar lander missions succeed in their goals I believe some will. Success or failure these two missions will set the tone for smaller lunar missions in [----] as the new administration decides on NASA's future direction. Thumbnail and in-video" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=YtYliy6bgBc) 2025-01-15T06:29Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Sustaining Record-Breaking Launches from the Eastern Range The 45th Space Launch Delta has been busy breaking launch records year after year. How do they plan to sustain such a high and ever-increasing launch cadence from the multi-user spaceport especially when SpaceX shows no sign of stopping and newer vehicles are becoming operational Colonial Meredith Beg Vice Commander of Space Operations discussed how to manage processes and people at the National Space Club Florida Committee luncheon. This is an experimental video. Next time I will move farther from the crowds while speaking. I'm not" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=EizS5kqc0Cs) 2025-01-14T22:20Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "NASA punt on Mars Sample Return decision: Starship or JPL Today NASA chose two options for its Mars Sample Return program punting on the final decision for the new President and Congress to decide. Traditional JPL leadership expensive and well done Or the unproven SpaceX Starship or another commercial capability Although the delay in a final architecture is frustrating I believe this was the best move for the current NASA leadership to leave their mark on the troubled MSR program. Thumbnail & in-video credit: NASA JPL/Caltech SpaceX ESA NASA to Explore Two Landing Options for Returning" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=fflfepUlAnQ) 2025-01-07T23:03Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Is the Moon a distraction on the way to Mars Elon Musk recently tweeted that Starship will not be stopping at the Moon on the way to Mars that the Moon is a distraction. Taken out of context this has led some to wonder whether Artemis will cancel its humans to the Moon direction. I explain what Elon Musk really meant and why there are benefits to both the Moon-to-Mars and the Mars Direct routes. Elon Musk: Were going straight to Mars. The Moon is a distraction.: https://arstechnica.com/space/2025/01/elon-musk-were-going-straight-to-mars-the-moon-is-a-distraction/ Elon Musk on X:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=zbT2LPdzsl4) 2025-01-03T22:08Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Starship refueling and other [----] space predictions A realistic look ahead at what the space sector will achieve in [----] cutting through the hype to look at the hardware. My [----] predictions crystal ball was foggy but I take a look at those and make some new predictions for NASA's Artemis program Commercial Lunar Payload Services launches for SpaceX ULA Vulcan Blue Origin New Glenn and Rocket Lab Neutron Sierra Space's Dream Chaser commercial space stations such as Vast's Haven-1 and Axion Station and space policy under the new Trump Administration with Jared Isaacman as NASA Administrator." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=6sFiubs2oek) 2025-01-01T00:06Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Why NASA is changing commercial space station plans Axiom Space announced today plans to accelerate its commercial space station by changing how it assembles Axiom Station and help NASA prepare to deorbit the International Space Station. Earlier this week NASA published its Low Earth Orbit Microgravity Strategy which outlines why NASA wants a "continuous heartbeat" in space (and what that even means) with a diversity of commercial LEO destination providers. And Roscosmos clarified when Russia plans to exit the ISS partnership. I discuss the likelihood NASA's LEO plans are going to happen as" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0yvtDH8hGy4) 2024-12-19T04:43Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "New proposed NASA Administrator surprises us all Jared Isaacman is intended to be the nominee for the next NASA Administrator to the surprise of most of the space community. I look into Jared's views on specific NASA human exploration missions discuss the Senate confirmation process and speculate what directions NASA might focus on under Jared Isaacman and the Trump Administration. My studio is only half set up after my move. Still to do: sound suppression better lighting and curtains find my other mic add more background decor and remember to kick out the cat before recording. Image and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2g5CcFKSgE0) 2024-12-05T00:22Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Landing Starship HLS safely by understanding plume surface interactions Landing large lunar landers such as SpaceX's Starship HLS and Blue Origin's Blue Moon is going to be risky until we better understand and can account for plume surface interactions. How the gas from rocket engines interacts with regolith will determine how we proceed with large landers and permanent infrastructure on the Moon or Mars. From NASA's Artemis III to human settlements on Mars plume effects and surface science need to be well understood for landing safely. Thumbnail background image credit: SpaceX In-video image" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=WZ9otiim5L4) 2024-09-25T00:30Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Who will come close to competing with SpaceX launches SpaceX Falcon [--] is the workhorse launcher of the world on track to launch well over [---] times in [----]. Other launchers are ramping up or in development. A couple companies you wouldn't expect have very ambitious schedules for [----]. I take a look at the numbers and evaluate which if any can compete with SpaceX any time soon. Thumbnail background image credit: SpaceX In-video image credit: SpaceX ULA Blue Origin Arianespace Rocket Lab Firefly Aerospace Astra ABL Space Systems Relativity New Rockets to Bring About a New Era in Launch Supply:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=jpDRZevWCao) 2024-09-19T23:41Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Was Polaris Dawn's commercial EVA legal under international treaty History was made today by the Polaris Dawn crew and the SpaceX team conducting the first commercial EVA or spacewalk At least one lawyer is arguing that the mission is illegal under the Article VI obligations of the Outer Space Treaty. US Congress currently has a moratorium on the FAA creating new regulations for private astronauts a law that may expire in January or be extended. While of course Polaris Dawn is not illegal under current US law it's up for debate what regulations should be created for commercial human" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=cpzPCB9yr5Q) 2024-09-12T21:29Z [----] followers, [----] engagements Limited data mode. Full metrics available with subscription: lunarcrush.com/pricing
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"What we know about Firefly & Northrop Grumman's new Eclipse MLV Coming to the skies in [----] (or more realistically 2027) is a new medium launch vehicle formally known as MLV now Eclipse co-developed by Firefly Aerospace and Northrop Grumman. This direct competitor to Rocket Lab's Neutron and other medium lift vehicles has been in the works as an all-American successor to Antares. It's targeting proliferated constellations for national security applications as its first priority customer but has plenty of potential as launch supply is still lacking and demand is ever-growing. But can Firefly"
YouTube Link 2025-05-29T20:39Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Lunar Position Navigation and Timing (PNT) and the Cislunar Economy GPS is indispensable in the US and in many places around the world. Modern society relies on position navigation and timing satellites. What about the Moon With increased activity in cislunar space and on the lunar surface governments and companies are developing PNT concepts for further exploration outside of Earths orbit. Join live Friday at 1:00 Eastern Time to discuss lunar PNT the cislunar economy and more. CORRECTION: Firefly's Blue Ghost missions are launching on Firefly's own Alpha rockets. Slipped my mind Lunar PNT"
YouTube Link 2023-11-18T06:27Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Sierra Space may buy United Launch Alliance United Launch Alliance (ULA) is for sale and the surprising new owner may be. Sierra Space I didn't see that coming. But upon examination there are potential synergies that may benefit Sierra Space to own its own launch company. I deep dive into Sierra Space's offerings that could use a ride to space. Both parties are well aligned to benefit from a potential sale. Thumbnail background image credit: ULA In-video image and video credit: Sierra Space ULA SpaceX Boeing Northrop Grumman Orbital Reef Exclusive: Boeing Lockheed Martin in talks to sell ULA"
YouTube Link 2024-08-16T23:48Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Firefly Alpha's failure points to deeper problems Firefly Aerospace launched its 6th Alpha mission April [--] but failed to reach orbit marking its 4th flight failure. In addition to its mixed track record Alpha finds itself in a changing space industry with an uncertain future as the market may move on without it unless it can find its niche. Thumbnail and in-video credit: Firefly Aerospace NSF ISRO Relativity Space ArianeGroup SpaceX Rocket Lab Firefly Alpha FLT006 Message in a Booster: https://fireflyspace.com/missions/alpha-flta006/ After another failure two-thirds of Firefly launches have"
YouTube Link 2025-04-29T22:03Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Stop politically polarizing the space industry The US space industry seems to be splitting along party lines despite traditionally receiving bipartisan support. As influential people in politics use space to score short-term wins space is being politically polarized. This is to the detriment of the space sector long-term. If space loses its bipartisan support budgets may suffer and efforts may stall. Instead we should be uniting the nation to move outward regardless of political party. This is a video from the heart to implore my fellow Americans to think long-term for the good of the space"
YouTube Link 2025-02-06T23:43Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"NASA's Most Expensive SLS Mobile Launcher: $2.7 billion NASA contractor Bechtel is building the Space Launch System (SLS)'s Mobile Launcher [--]. In the new NASA Office of Inspector General report the projected cost of ML-2 will climb to $2.7 billion and not be ready until spring [----]. Politics is in play as to why this project has been allowed to become so expensive and why it won't be canceled. Thumbnail background image credit: NASA (yes that's ML-1 not ML-2) In-video image and video credit: NASA NASA OIG Bechtel ESA NASAs Management of the Mobile Launcher [--] Project:"
YouTube Link 2024-08-27T23:35Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"How many non-SpaceX launches to expect in [----] SpaceX is aiming for around [---] Falcon launches in [----] but how many launches are other companies aiming for and what's actually realistic for them to achieve I take a look at US orbital launchers: Firefly Aerospace's Alpha Rocket Lab's Electron and Neutron United Launch Alliance's Atlas V and Vulcan Blue Origin's New Glenn and Stoke Space's Nova to estimate what we should expect should fly and when. Thumbnail & in-video credit: Firefly Aerospace Rocket Lab United Launch Alliance Stoke Space Jeff Foust on X:"
YouTube Link 2025-01-28T01:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Ex-Firefly CEOs bold new spaceplane plan. Will it work Tom Markusic is leaving Firefly Aerospace to start a spaceplane company - single-stage-to-suborbit Frontera Space intends to launch a spaceplane for suborbital point-to-point transportation rapid travel around the world. Can this SSTO or SSTSubO spaceplane concept come to fruition and take to the skies I evaluate the case for spaceplanes and what it might take to make Frontera successful. Thumbnail & in-video credit: Firefly Aerospace Tom Markusic/Frontera Space ESA NASA Dawn Aerospace Sierra Space Virgin Galactic Radian Aerospace Swiss"
YouTube Link 2025-06-04T23:23Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"New proposed NASA Administrator surprises us all Jared Isaacman is intended to be the nominee for the next NASA Administrator to the surprise of most of the space community. I look into Jared's views on specific NASA human exploration missions discuss the Senate confirmation process and speculate what directions NASA might focus on under Jared Isaacman and the Trump Administration. My studio is only half set up after my move. Still to do: sound suppression better lighting and curtains find my other mic add more background decor and remember to kick out the cat before recording. Image and"
YouTube Link 2024-12-05T00:22Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Is there a market for high-altitude balloon tourism after Space Perspective's death Space Perspective has ceased operations on its high-altitude balloon "space" tourism company. With balloon company World View pivoting away from tourism and other high altitude balloon tourism companies not making much progress is the idea of stratospheric tourism a dead end For now yes but I believe the concept has merit for a future company with deep pockets. High-altitude balloon tourism could supplement suborbital and orbital space tourism in the right market. Thumbnail and in-video image and video credit:"
YouTube Link 2025-02-25T23:48Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"The word "astronaut" will become obsolete Yesterday six women flew on Blue Origin's New Shepard NS-31 mission. Were they astronauts What is the definition of astronaut anyway The term has no official definition and is in the eye of the beholder depending on altitude orbit training and even marketing. Because commercial human spaceflight is opening up space to more and more people the term "astronaut" is undergoing an evolution. We will either change how we perceive astronauts or create new language to describe what we will become as a spacefaring civilization. Thumbnail and in-video credit:"
YouTube Link 2025-04-15T22:11Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Next NASA Administrator dodges Senator questions promises the Moon Presumed next NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman answered and dodged tough questions April [--] at his Senate confirmation hearing. Top on Senators minds were ensuring NASA returns astronauts to the Moon before going to Mars flying the International Space Station until [----] and examining potential conflicts of interest between Isaacman and SpaceX or Elon Musk. Things got a little tense when Isaacman decline to say that he would not close any NASA centers declined to state that he will not follow an unlawful order from the"
YouTube Link 2025-04-10T00:06Z [----] followers, 13.4K engagements
"What if the ISS was retired early Elon Musk is calling for the International Space Station to be deorbited earlier than the currently planned [----] even as early as [----]. How would that work with SpaceX's US Deorbit Vehicle and NASA's international partners What would happen with the ongoing microgravity research None of the commercial space stations will be ready in time for long-term habitation and alternative ideas such as using Starship as a space station aren't guaranteed to happen in time either. How much would China benefit from having the Tiangong be the only low-Earth orbit"
YouTube Link 2025-02-22T19:23Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Jared Isaacman is out. Trump's NASA budget proposal is devastating. Trump Administration cut proposed NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman today following its announcement of massive proposed budget cuts to NASA released late Friday. Isaacman was expected to be confirmed this coming Tuesday. The next NASA Administrator will need to defend unprecedented cuts to NASA including ending many existing productive NASA missions to fund a new Mars initiative. The final budget is in the hands of Congress. We as a space community need to advocate for the agency if we want NASA to continue to be the global"
YouTube Link 2025-06-01T00:56Z [----] followers, 13.4K engagements
"Jared Isaacman's NASA nomination advances but not unanimously NASA Administrator nominee Jared Isaacman was approved 19-9 in the Senate Commerce Committee on April [--]. His nomination now advances to the full Senate for a final vote. I take a look at the questions the senators asked the businessman in his written testimony statements made during the April 30th hearing who voted against him and why. The senators' questions point to their space policy priorities and it's clear they are all about the Artemis status quo. Thumbnail & in-video credit: NASA US Senate Polaris Program/John Kraus Senate"
YouTube Link 2025-05-01T00:17Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Astronauts to the Moon first Mars later says Congress The US House of Representatives rejected the suggestion that NASA skip the Moon in favor of sending astronauts directly to Mars as Elon Musk favors. In a House Space and Aeronautics Subcommittee hearing on February [--] representatives and the hearing witnesses spoke in favor of keeping Artemis on track to send astronauts to the Moon with Artemis II and III. And shockingly it appears the tide is turning against continuing NASA's expensive Space Launch System (SLS) rocket after Artemis III although SpaceX Starship HLS still has some skeptics."
YouTube Link 2025-02-28T00:31Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Is the Moon a distraction on the way to Mars Elon Musk recently tweeted that Starship will not be stopping at the Moon on the way to Mars that the Moon is a distraction. Taken out of context this has led some to wonder whether Artemis will cancel its humans to the Moon direction. I explain what Elon Musk really meant and why there are benefits to both the Moon-to-Mars and the Mars Direct routes. Elon Musk: Were going straight to Mars. The Moon is a distraction.: https://arstechnica.com/space/2025/01/elon-musk-were-going-straight-to-mars-the-moon-is-a-distraction/ Elon Musk on X:"
YouTube Link 2025-01-03T22:08Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Is deobiting best or should we be recycling or repurposing space debris Recent initiatives have advocating for deorbiting defunct or end-of-life satellites spent rocket boosters and other space trash. Should we instead be focusing efforts on recycling or repurposing old space hardware in orbit What are the best practices for space sustainability Join me Friday at 1:15 ET. New computer meant troubleshooting the microphone and weird lighting adjustment. I'll iron out the bugs for next time"
YouTube Link 2024-04-12T17:16Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Which Lunar Terrain Vehicle will drive on the Moon NASA has selected teams run by Intuitive Machines Lunar Outpost and Venturi Astrolab to develop unpressurized Lunar Terrain Vehicles (LTV). One of these modern Moon buggies will be driven on the Moon. I will break down the three winning teams and their concepts. Join me live on Friday at 1:00 PM ET to talk about Moon cars as part of NASA's Artemis program. NASA press release: https://www.nasa.gov/news-release/nasa-selects-companies-to-advance-moon-mobility-for-artemis-missions/ Thumbnail collage image credit from Intuitive Machines Lunar"
YouTube Link 2024-04-06T05:34Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"SpaceX's record-breaking Falcon [--] return-to-flight Two weeks is all it took for SpaceX to receive approval from the the Federal Aviation Administration to return to flight after its Falcon [--] mishap on July [--] - a new spaceflight record I take a look at what's next for Falcon [--] after the next Starlink launch which could happen as soon as Saturday July [--]. Thumbnail background image credit: SpaceX In-video image credit: SpaceX Polaris Dawn Northrop Grumman Maxar Technologies FALCON [--] RETURNS TO FLIGHT: https://www.spacex.com/updates/#falcon-9-returns-to-flight My favorite launch schedule"
YouTube Link 2024-07-26T02:40Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Why NASA is changing commercial space station plans Axiom Space announced today plans to accelerate its commercial space station by changing how it assembles Axiom Station and help NASA prepare to deorbit the International Space Station. Earlier this week NASA published its Low Earth Orbit Microgravity Strategy which outlines why NASA wants a "continuous heartbeat" in space (and what that even means) with a diversity of commercial LEO destination providers. And Roscosmos clarified when Russia plans to exit the ISS partnership. I discuss the likelihood NASA's LEO plans are going to happen as"
YouTube Link 2024-12-19T04:43Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Newcomer Firefly Aerospace about to ramp up Despite having few launches and a mixed track record Firefly Aerospace today announced it's pursuing a second launch site for its Alpha rocket. Logistically this is a smart move as it looks ahead at its payload pipeline. Thumbnail image credit: Firefly Aerospace Firefly Aerospace Adds Alpha Launch Capability on Wallops Island Virginia: https://fireflyspace.com/news/firefly-aerospace-adds-alpha-launch-capability-on-wallops-island-virginia/ Grow your business in space: https://astralytical.com/ Follow me at: https://x.com/LauraForczyk"
YouTube Link 2024-06-24T21:37Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"How I know you belong working in space Weekly Inspiration Are you considering a career in space The beauty of space is that it unifies us leading to a welcoming space community. If you are looking for reassurance that you belong take this video as your sign. If I can assist you in your space career visit https://www.lauraforczyk.com/spacecareer "
YouTube Link 2024-04-21T14:00Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"No commercial market for the Moon yet The commercial space industry is struggling to get off the ground and land successfully on the Moon. Commercial customers for Moon missions are lacking. Even the landers' rides to the Moon are late. All this points to a very young lunar industries that needs time and a track record to mature. NASA OIG CLPS audit: https://oig.nasa.gov/office-of-inspector-general-oig/audit-reports/nasas-commercial-lunar-payload-services-initiative/ For your emerging space industry growth and analysis needs: https://astralytical.com/ Follow me at: https://x.com/LauraForczyk"
YouTube Link 2024-06-07T22:15Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Space Partnerships with Non-Space Companies Ever wonder why some space companies partner to promote products or opportunities with non-space companies Some recent examples are Oreo partnering with Space Perspective and Build-A-Bear partnering with Axiom Space. I worked on similar partnerships with the International Space Station and I've seen the behind-the-scenes of how these partnerships get started and why they're important. Join live on Friday at 1:00 Eastern Time to discuss fun and controversial partnerships including one that raised the ire of a member of Congress. Prefer to get space"
YouTube Link 2024-01-26T14:09Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Starship will complement not replace commercial space stations YouTube ate my live stream Hopefully the full [--] minutes will reappear soon. Curious about a future with SpaceX's Starship flying Yes that massive rocket body could host astronauts in orbit. But not replace full space stations. Join live Friday at 1:00 Eastern Time to discuss Starship as well as Virgin Galactic's research mission and sci-fi movie ideas. Prefer to get space insights in your inbox on Mondays Subscribe at https://www.astralytical.com/subscribe "
YouTube Link 2023-11-03T13:49Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Does Boeing Starliner have a commercial future As we prepare to witness Boeing Starliner's first crewed mission to the ISS with NASA astronauts on board we also look ahead to how competitive Starliner might be as a commercial vehicle. Will Boeing be able to sell Starliner for tourism missions or as a transporter for commercial space stations Join me Friday at 1:00 ET to discuss Starliner's future beyond NASA as a customer"
YouTube Link 2024-05-03T14:05Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Starship test flight [--] delayed until November due to FAA regulations SpaceX Starship's test flight [--] is delayed from mid September to no earlier than late November we learned in a House of Representatives hearing this morning as well as a SpaceX statement on the regulatory delays. The big debate is about Part [---] a newer "streamlined" FAA regulatory process that is proving to be difficult for the space industry to transition to. I explain how we got here and what's likely to happen next with US commercial spaceflight regulations. Thumbnail background image credit: SpaceX In-video image and"
YouTube Link 2024-09-10T21:25Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"What's next for NASA's budget and Artemis after proposed cuts President Trump's Administration proposed an almost 25% cut to NASA's budget including the cancellation of the Space Launch System (SLS) Orion capsule Lunar Gateway space station Mars Sample Return and some NASA science missions. Is this the end of NASA No Now the ball is in Congress' court to fight back on the proposed budget cuts and support NASA's projects and programs they decide to fund. That said it is likely that SLS and Orion will be canceled after Artemis III. What's next for NASA's Artemis program What alternative"
YouTube Link 2025-05-05T23:55Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"How to grow in space by specializing So you want to grow your career or business in space. Working with a specialize will help you carve that efficient path to save you time and get you there faster. And the best way to make a name for yourself in space is to become a specialist yourself"
YouTube Link 2024-05-01T14:00Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"US space industry finding $$$ from foreign government astronauts Virgin Galactic Galactic07 crew included a member of the Turkish Space Agency the backup crew member for Axiom Space's Axiom-3 mission to the International Space Station. Commercial companies in the US are finding a customer base with foreign governments eager to fly their own representatives to space. Axiom Space Partners with Virgin Galactic to Send Second Turkish Astronaut to Space: https://www.axiomspace.com/news/g07 NASASpaceflight's livestream of Galactic07: https://www.youtube.com/watchv=2bKUUy1ali8 Grow your business or"
YouTube Link 2024-06-08T20:42Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Will Blue Moon beat SpaceX Starship to the Moon Blue Origin is accelerating its Blue Moon production to become hardware-rich and potentially land on the surface of the Moon this year with its uncrewed Blue Moon Mark [--] lander in preparation for landing astronauts on the Moon for NASA's Artemis program. At the Lunar Surface Innovation Consortium this week Blue Origin's John Couluris gave an update on the lunar landers and the redesigned transport vehicle. Blue Origin is not know for progressing quickly especially compared to rival SpaceX. However we may see Blue Moon on the lunar surface before"
YouTube Link 2025-05-22T21:56Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Starship refueling and other [----] space predictions A realistic look ahead at what the space sector will achieve in [----] cutting through the hype to look at the hardware. My [----] predictions crystal ball was foggy but I take a look at those and make some new predictions for NASA's Artemis program Commercial Lunar Payload Services launches for SpaceX ULA Vulcan Blue Origin New Glenn and Rocket Lab Neutron Sierra Space's Dream Chaser commercial space stations such as Vast's Haven-1 and Axion Station and space policy under the new Trump Administration with Jared Isaacman as NASA Administrator."
YouTube Link 2025-01-01T00:06Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Small Blue Origin payload will inform how we land astronauts on the Moon NASA awarded Blue Origin a tiny contract to fly a tiny camera system to the Moon in [----]. Imaging the impact Blue Moon Mark [--] has on the lunar surface will have a big well - impact - on how NASA lands astronauts to the Moon for Artemis III and beyond. Understanding the lander engine plume effects and the effect of kicked-up lunar regolith is vital for the safety of lunar operations. Thumbnail background image credit: Blue Origin In-video image and video credit: NASA Blue Origin SpaceX Intuitive Machines Firefly Aerospace"
YouTube Link 2024-08-12T22:42Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"SpaceX is the clear winner in US national security launch evolution SpaceX United Launch Alliance (ULA) and Blue Origin have been selected for the National Security Space Launch Phase [--] launch services program. SpaceX's ascendancy over the past decade of launching national security payloads highlights just how much the company has come to dominate the competition over time. Thumbnail image credits to SpaceX Blue Origin and ULA. Grow your business in space: https://astralytical.com/ Follow me at: https://x.com/LauraForczyk https://www.instagram.com/lauraforczyk/"
YouTube Link 2024-06-14T21:42Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"SpaceX Starship launching from Florida: supported by NASA feared by its competitors NASA very much needs SpaceX's Starship to begin launch operations out of Florida. But as the FAA's environmental impact statement process is ongoing for launch out of Cape Canaveral we're seeing just how desperate SpaceX competitors ULA and Blue Origin are to slow down Starship's potential growth. NASA assessment suggests potential additional delays for Artemis [--] lunar lander: https://spacenews.com/nasa-assessment-suggests-potential-additional-delays-for-artemis-3-lunar-lander/ SpaceX wants to launch up to 120"
YouTube Link 2024-07-03T21:55Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Trump's proposed NASA budget massacre President Trump's Administration is proposing a 25% cut to NASA's budget including huge cuts to NASA science the cancellation of SLS and Orion after Artemis III the cancellation of Lunar Gateway the cancellation of Mars Sample Return reductions in ISS and more. While some of these changes are long overdue this proposed budget would destroy much of what makes NASA great. President Trump's recommendations on discretionary funding levels for fiscal year (FY) 2026:"
YouTube Link 2025-05-02T21:18Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"SpaceX Dragon vs Boeing Starliner launch reliability for NASA astronauts Boeing Starliner's troubled start has cast doubts on whether it will be a reliable vehicle for NASA astronauts. Meanwhile SpaceX has proven itself to be a reliable Commercial Crew Program partner with its Dragon. I examined how frequently Crew Dragon launches and what we should expect of Starliner's launch cadence (if the program moves forward at all). Thumbnail background image credit: SpaceX and Boeing In-video image and audio credit: NASA SpaceX Gagarin Research and Test Cosmonaut Center Polaris Dawn Boeing takes"
YouTube Link 2024-08-02T22:20Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Alternative non-rocket launch vehicles space analysis & insights Join me on Friday at 1:00 Eastern Time for space analysis on alternative non-rocket launch vehicle spaceflight such as centrifuges elevators electromagnets. Ask your questions live"
YouTube Link 2023-10-27T17:21Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Unproven Moon landers will prove themselves in [----] Will Astrobotic's Peregrine lunar lander (scheduled to launch on ULA's new Vulcan rocket on January 8) and Intuitive Machines' IM-1 (scheduled to launch on SpaceX's Falcon [--] in February) succeed Will any of the commercial lunar payload services (CLPS) providers make their "shots on the goal" and successfully land on the Moon I believe so Join live Friday at 1:00 Eastern Time to discuss the new wave of government and commercial exploration of the Moon Prefer to get space insights in your inbox on Mondays Subscribe at"
YouTube Link 2024-01-06T06:27Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Sustaining Record-Breaking Launches from the Eastern Range The 45th Space Launch Delta has been busy breaking launch records year after year. How do they plan to sustain such a high and ever-increasing launch cadence from the multi-user spaceport especially when SpaceX shows no sign of stopping and newer vehicles are becoming operational Colonial Meredith Beg Vice Commander of Space Operations discussed how to manage processes and people at the National Space Club Florida Committee luncheon. This is an experimental video. Next time I will move farther from the crowds while speaking. I'm not"
YouTube Link 2025-01-14T22:20Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"What Congress is saying about NASA's canceled lunar rover VIPER Congress is not pleased with NASA's cancelation of VIPER and asked witnesses at an April 1st House Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics hearing how to get the lunar rover to the Moon. The Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover was canceled last July to the dismay of the lunar science community. NASA plans to find a partner to take control of the completed rover and fly it to the Moon. However there are complications such as funding NASA to operate and analyze the science it returns and overtaking China's lunar science"
YouTube Link 2025-04-04T00:05Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"To the Moon: America & allies vs China & allies The US is going back to the Moon this time with international partners. China also has lunar ambitions and a growing international partnership. Is this like the 1960s Space Race all over again but with China instead of the Soviet Union Not quite. Join live Friday at 1:00 Eastern Time to discuss the new international lunar space competition and more Prefer to get space insights in your inbox on Mondays Subscribe at https://www.astralytical.com/subscribe "
YouTube Link 2023-12-14T15:23Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"2024 Company Planning + Space Christmas Tree The new year is right around the corner and I need to plan my space consulting company's [----] goals and direction. As a bonus join me as I decorate my space mini Christmas tree"
YouTube Link 2023-12-24T14:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"What's next for SpaceX's Starship I discuss on BBC radio. What comes next for SpaceX's #Starship It was my pleasure speaking with BBC TV and radio in addition to print publications after Starship's ITF-2. Here's a snippet from the radio interview"
YouTube Link 2023-11-19T15:52Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"SpaceX rapidly advancing human spaceflight with Polaris Dawn Polaris Dawn and the Polaris Program Fram2 Inspiration4 - all privately funded commercial missions independent of NASA that showcase how SpaceX is bypassing traditional "space tourism" to advance commercial human spaceflight in a way no one else is willing or able. By focusing on technology advancement and new mission profiles SpaceX isn't providing "joyrides to space" it's taking tangible steps toward making humanity a multi-planetary species. Thumbnail background image credit: Polaris Dawn In-video image and video credit: SpaceX"
YouTube Link 2024-08-19T23:36Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"NASA slow to address Lunar Gateway problems The Lunar Gateway space station is running into mass and schedule problems according to a new GAO report. NASA has a lot of trade-offs and decisions to make but as of right now there's no clear schedule as to when those decisions will be made. Will Gateway be ready for Artemis IV and does it even matter Thumbnail background image credit: NASA In-video image and video credit: NASA US GAO Maxar Thales Alenia Space GAO report: Artemis Programs: NASA Should Document and Communicate Plans to Address Gateway's Mass Risk:"
YouTube Link 2024-07-31T23:14Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Wealthy space tourists are great for research Think nothing good comes from rich individuals paying for trips to space These private astronauts provide valuable research to the space community including information from their own blood. The Space Omics and Medical Atlas (SOMA) and international astronaut biobank: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-024-07639-y Grow your business or organization in space: https://astralytical.com/ Follow me at: https://x.com/LauraForczyk https://www.instagram.com/lauraforczyk/ https://www.facebook.com/lauraforczykspace"
YouTube Link 2024-06-11T21:10Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Starship isn't ready. Should NASA be worried SpaceX Starship took to the skies again for its 9th flight test only to make little progress toward its goals of payload deployment and reentry. This frustratingly slow pace threatens the schedules of Artemis III and many other space exploration initiatives relying on Starship such as lunar rovers and commercial space stations. Although valuable data is the goal of every test Starship has much to prove before it can meet the demand and expectations of the space community and its customers. But it will get there because Elon Musk's vision of a"
YouTube Link 2025-05-28T16:47Z [----] followers, 10.8K engagements
"Rocket Factory Augsburg's explosion a setback for new European launch companies Rocket Factory Augsburg's RFA One first stage exploded during a static fire test just weeks before RFA's first launch attempt at the new SaxaVord Spaceport. RFA is one of several new European launch companies competing to be the first to gain new marketshare. I explain what this means for RFA's schedule and its European launch competitors. Thumbnail background image credit: BBC In-video image and video credit: Rocket Factory Augsburg BBC SaxaVord Spaceport Shetland Space Centre HyImpulse Isar Aerospace PLD Space"
YouTube Link 2024-08-20T22:46Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Why NASA & SpaceX are destroying the ISS NASA selected SpaceX to build the U.S. Deorbit Vehicle to bring down and burn up the International Space Station at its end of life. Why NASA is ending the ISS why commercial space stations care and what proposed alternatives were rejected. NASA Selects International Space Station US Deorbit Vehicle: https://www.nasa.gov/news-release/nasa-selects-international-space-station-us-deorbit-vehicle/ Grow your business in space (especially on future space stations): https://astralytical.com/ Follow me at: https://x.com/LauraForczyk"
YouTube Link 2024-06-26T23:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"SpaceX's audacious bet on Polaris Dawn SpaceX's commercial mission Polaris Dawn is neither crazy nor overly risky as some are framing it. Instead it's the next step in an evolution showcasing that a commercial company is capable of doing what governments have only done before. This is the very beginning of a nascent industry with private astronauts (not space tourists) leading the way with professional SpaceX teams making it happen. EDIT: The launch of Polaris Dawn has been scrubbed. The current date is NET August [--]. Thumbnail background image credit: Polaris Program In-video image credit:"
YouTube Link 2024-08-26T23:24Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"How space companies are funded The #1 question I'm asked by space startups is how to obtain funding. Investors and funding rounds government grants going public even mergers and acquisitions - there are many ways space companies are funded. It may surprise you how much money comes from governments and which US government entities have funding for space. If your company is seeking funding for your space business I go into all of the opportunities. Thumbnail background image credit: NASA In-video image credit: Novaspace (Euroconsult) AIA New historic high for government space spending mostly"
YouTube Link 2024-09-04T22:07Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"How I run a business with a newborn baby (and [--] other kids) Working mom entrepreneur I just had a baby. And I'm still working running my business. How am I doing it Here I share some tips on how I work from home with a baby and [--] other young children"
YouTube Link 2023-09-20T14:10Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Total solar eclipse road trip vlog chasing totality Jaw-droppingly beautiful Join me on the road as I travel to the center of the [----] total solar eclipse totality path stopping for some adventures along the way with two of my children. _______________________________________ Music track: Sweet Talks by Limujii Source: https://freetouse.com/music/ Copyright Free Music for Video _______________________________________"
YouTube Link 2024-04-09T20:32Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Landing Starship HLS safely by understanding plume surface interactions Landing large lunar landers such as SpaceX's Starship HLS and Blue Origin's Blue Moon is going to be risky until we better understand and can account for plume surface interactions. How the gas from rocket engines interacts with regolith will determine how we proceed with large landers and permanent infrastructure on the Moon or Mars. From NASA's Artemis III to human settlements on Mars plume effects and surface science need to be well understood for landing safely. Thumbnail background image credit: SpaceX In-video image"
YouTube Link 2024-09-25T00:30Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Why we simulate lunar gravity before going to the Moon Why would Blue Origin bother to simulate lunar gravity on the New Shepard suborbital NS-29 mission when we're sending Blue Moon and other missions to the actual Moon So we can best prepare the basic equipment sensors and tools beforehand. We still lack a basic understanding of how our Earth gravity hardware and procedures work in lunar gravity and we don't know how much we learned from microgravity studies are applicable. I take a look at some of the cool payloads that flew on NS-29 and how they help us to handle lunar regolith conduct"
YouTube Link 2025-02-04T23:08Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"NASA needs to be held accountable While watching the NASA Advisory Council's Human Exploration and Operations Committee meeting today one might think everything is going very well with NASA human spaceflight. That's because NASA is reluctant to voluntarily discuss bad news with its Artemis program. But what was discussed at length in today's meeting was the amount of time spent on audits - too much according to some in the meeting. And yet its these audits from oversight bodies such as NASA Office of Inspector General and the Government Accountability Office that give NASA leadership US"
YouTube Link 2024-08-29T23:28Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"NASA Artemis going all-in on Mars. But at what cost NASA Artemis is becoming a true Moon-to-Mars human exploration program. The Trump Administration is proposing a new Mars initiative with a huge influx in funding for Mars missions and technology. Outlined in the FY2026 budget proposal for NASA are programs such as the Moon to Mars Transportation System Commercial Mars Payload Services Mars Communications Relay services and commercial Martian spacesuits. These new programs will be paid for by canceling a large number of NASA's existing missions and programs according to the budget proposal."
YouTube Link 2025-06-03T20:46Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Starlink at risk threatens agricultural industry in Brazil An unrelated social media debate in Brazil over the platform X threatened SpaceX Starlink connectivity in the country which could put John Deere's new precision agriculture program and other remote connectivity initiatives at risk in the most remote areas of Brazil and the Amazon rainforest. In discussing the pros and cons or the right to operate for Starlink and other satellite constellations we need to take into account unintended consequences to remote populations on Earth. Thumbnail background image credit: SpaceX In-video image"
YouTube Link 2024-09-05T23:13Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"The reason to expect more crash landings on the Moon Intuitive Machines' IM-1 and IM-2 failed to softly land on the surface of the Moon. New information from IM CEO Stephen Altemus explains what went wrong with IM-2's landing attempt. Until we gather more data about this alien world we will continue to struggle to explore it even with the most sophisticated landing software and AI algorithms. Some are working to solve this problem. Thumbnail and in-video image credit: NASA Intuitive Machines Firefly Aerospace iSpace CSNA Intuitive Machines First Quarter [----] Earnings Webcast:"
YouTube Link 2025-05-20T19:42Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Why small lunar landers matter SpaceX launched Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost Mission [--] and ispace's Hakuto-R Mission [--] to the Moon on the same Falcon [--]. The landers have different origins different objectives and different payloads but the same overall mission: creating a sustainable lunar economy. Will either of these missions and the upcoming small lunar lander missions succeed in their goals I believe some will. Success or failure these two missions will set the tone for smaller lunar missions in [----] as the new administration decides on NASA's future direction. Thumbnail and in-video"
YouTube Link 2025-01-15T06:29Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Amazon's Kuiper satellites launched Too little too late We finally saw the first batch of Amazon's Kuiper satellites launch on a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket on April [--] long delayed from the original [----] date. With only [--] sats launched in its planned [----] constellation and a collection of launch delays and production delays Amazon customers should not expect to see internet service begin anytime soon. That said these delays should not disrupt Kuiper's long-term business strategy. Demand for LEO internet is hot and will continue to climb. Thumbnail and in-video credit: United"
YouTube Link 2025-04-29T00:18Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Space hardware is getting bigger because of SpaceX Starship Payloads are trending larger to take advantage of the larger fairing sizes of SpaceX's Starship Blue Origin's New Glenn ULA's Vulcan and others. New space startups are designing hardware specifically to fit within Starship opening up new opportunities. NASA and Gravitics Sign Space Act Agreement with Focus on Verification and Validation for Large Spacecraft: https://www.gravitics.com/news/nasa-saa-verification Launch vehicle fairing comparison graphic by Ken Kirtland: https://x.com/KenKirtland17/status/1294746834313805826 Grow your"
YouTube Link 2024-06-18T20:37Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Was Polaris Dawn's commercial EVA legal under international treaty History was made today by the Polaris Dawn crew and the SpaceX team conducting the first commercial EVA or spacewalk At least one lawyer is arguing that the mission is illegal under the Article VI obligations of the Outer Space Treaty. US Congress currently has a moratorium on the FAA creating new regulations for private astronauts a law that may expire in January or be extended. While of course Polaris Dawn is not illegal under current US law it's up for debate what regulations should be created for commercial human"
YouTube Link 2024-09-12T21:29Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"SpaceX Starship landing destination: Australia SpaceX is in talks with Australia to potentially land Starship off the coast which could lead to launching and landing within Australia itself. This could be the beginnings of the long-awaited point-to-point suborbital transportation or cargo delivery we've seen discussed for decades and studied under the Rocket Cargo program. Thumbnail background image credit: SpaceX In-video image and video credit: SpaceX Abbot Point State Development Area Southern Launch U.S. Air Force/Randy Palmer New Frontier Aerospace Dawn Aerospace Exclusive: SpaceX in"
YouTube Link 2024-07-29T23:26Z [----] followers, 31.2K engagements
"#DearMoon Project canceled space tourism a low priority for SpaceX What the cancelation of private mission around the Moon means for the future of lunar space tourism and private missions on SpaceX's Starship. Yusaku Maezawa's videos from the International Space Station: https://www.youtube.com/playlistlist=PL7sPEIKafqa8DiyEm9Nukdtb7-MH5Nx4t DearMoon notice of project cancelation: https://dearmoon.earth/pdf/dearMoon_EN_240601.pdf0531 Grow your business in space: https://astralytical.com/ Follow me: https://x.com/LauraForczyk https://www.instagram.com/lauraforczyk/"
YouTube Link 2024-06-01T18:48Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Is deorbiting best for space sustainability versus recycling or repurposing space hardware Recent initiatives have advocating for deorbiting defunct or end-of-life satellites spent rocket boosters and other space trash. Should we instead be focusing efforts on recycling or repurposing old space hardware in orbit Join me Friday at 1:00 ET to discuss what to do with all the stuff we launch into Earth's orbit"
YouTube Link 2024-04-12T14:38Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Is there a market for lunar rideshare Intuitive Machines and SEOPS announced an agreement today for lunar rideshare services. But is there a market Aside from NASA who needs a ride to the Moon I take a look at existing commercial customers on lunar landers to determine what the interest might be for future lunar rideshare opportunities. Thumbnail background image credit: Intuitive Machines In-video image and video credit: Intuitive Machines NASA Astrobotic Firefly Aerospace ispace SEOPS AND INTUITIVE MACHINES PARTNER TO PROVIDE NEW LUNAR RIDESHARE SERVICES:"
YouTube Link 2024-08-05T23:14Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Space SPACs that were a mistake Special purpose acquisition companies were all the rage for space startups to go public and get a quick influx of cash a few years ago. I was skeptical at the time and unfortunately space SPACs have not done well in the years since. Virgin Orbit is gone and others are close to bankruptcy or delisting such as Astra Virgin Galactic and Terran Orbital. Join me Friday at 1:00 ET to discuss where space SPACs went wrong. Thumbnail background image credit: Astra"
YouTube Link 2024-04-20T05:33Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"NASA punt on Mars Sample Return decision: Starship or JPL Today NASA chose two options for its Mars Sample Return program punting on the final decision for the new President and Congress to decide. Traditional JPL leadership expensive and well done Or the unproven SpaceX Starship or another commercial capability Although the delay in a final architecture is frustrating I believe this was the best move for the current NASA leadership to leave their mark on the troubled MSR program. Thumbnail & in-video credit: NASA JPL/Caltech SpaceX ESA NASA to Explore Two Landing Options for Returning"
YouTube Link 2025-01-07T23:03Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Elon Musk wants Mars. Blue Origin wants business. Elon Musk of SpaceX and David Limp of Blue Origin both gave talks on May [--] outlining their visions for moving forward with human space exploration. The talks were worlds apart - literally. The grand vision of humans settling Mars versus the practical business case for sending humans to the Moon showcase the need for both types of focuses: the grand vision and the profitable infrastructure to back it up. This is a lightly edited video of my personal reactions as a space analyst with cameo from space baby #6. The Road to Making Life"
YouTube Link 2025-05-30T21:16Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Boeing preparing for NASA SLS cancellation Boeing told its employees to prepare for layoffs as it anticipates NASA's Space Launch System (SLS) will suffer cuts or cancellation under the Trump Administration's budget request in March. In my opinion this is a long time coming and beneficial for the long-term success of NASA's human exploration program. Image credit: NASA SpaceX Boeing to Lay Off About [---] Workers on Moon Rocket Program: https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/business/company-news/2025/02/07/boeing-to-lay-off-about-400-workers-on-moon-rocket-program/ Boeing has informed its employees that"
YouTube Link 2025-02-08T01:13Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"NASA space policy direction under Trump [---] President Donald Trump has expressed a clear preference for sending astronauts to Mars in his second inaugural speech and in earlier statements. What does this mean for NASA space policy under the second Trump term I also take a look at space mentions under previous presidents and where that has led NASA and space policy through the decades. Thumbnail & in-video credit: NASA CNN CBS News The Obama White House Reagan Library Trump inaugural speech (2025): https://www.youtube.com/watchv=BNArBr_J8mA Trump inaugural speech (2017):"
YouTube Link 2025-01-20T23:40Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Amazon's Project Kuiper running late but it doesn't matter Amazon announced it is postponing Project Kuiper's start until [----] as it prepares to launch its first production satellites late this year. They only have two more years to launch half their constellation for their FCC license. But in the long run delays won't matter. Grow your business in space: https://amazon.com/ Follow me at: https://x.com/LauraForczyk https://www.instagram.com/lauraforczyk/ https://www.facebook.com/lauraforczykspace https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauraforczyk/"
YouTube Link 2024-06-28T22:18Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"When you feel like giving up on your space career dream Life does not offer a straight journey toward our goals. This can be especially true of our career goals. When you feel like giving up on your space job search reach out for help and stay the course. You may find your success right around the corner. Can I help you with your space career Connect with me at: https://www.lauraforczyk.com/ Follow me at: https://x.com/LauraForczyk https://www.instagram.com/lauraforczyk/ https://www.facebook.com/lauraforczykspace https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauraforczyk/"
YouTube Link 2024-06-03T13:16Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Who will come close to competing with SpaceX launches SpaceX Falcon [--] is the workhorse launcher of the world on track to launch well over [---] times in [----]. Other launchers are ramping up or in development. A couple companies you wouldn't expect have very ambitious schedules for [----]. I take a look at the numbers and evaluate which if any can compete with SpaceX any time soon. Thumbnail background image credit: SpaceX In-video image credit: SpaceX ULA Blue Origin Arianespace Rocket Lab Firefly Aerospace Astra ABL Space Systems Relativity New Rockets to Bring About a New Era in Launch Supply:"
YouTube Link 2024-09-19T23:41Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"SpaceX Fram2 mission success And why it matters. Private spaceflight mission Fram2 spent [---] days orbiting Earth in a SpaceX Dragon seeing polar views of our planet that no other humans have seen like this before. Beyond space tourism SpaceX's private astronaut missions such as Fram2 are conducting scientific research and opening up the possibilities for human spaceflight to create a spacefaring civilization. Thumbnail & in-video image credit: SpaceX Fram2 Chun Wang FRAM2 RETURNS TO EARTH: https://www.spacex.com/launches/mission/missionId=fram2 Grow your business in space:"
YouTube Link 2025-04-04T22:09Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"SpaceX's Starship vs Blue Origin's Blue Moon: Who's landing first SpaceX and Blue Origin are both targeting [----] for their uncrewed lunar demo missions to land on the surface of the Moon before they carry astronauts for NASA's Artemis program. Who will make it first How do the Starship and Blue Moon landers differ and why did NASA choose two commercial landers Why doesn't NASA build its own lander Join me Friday at 1:00 ET to explore the topic of crewed commercial lunar landers. Plus I'll discuss my reaction to Dune: Part [--]. Thumbnail images credit SpaceX and Blue Origin"
YouTube Link 2024-03-08T16:12Z [--] followers, [---] engagements
"How SpaceX is growing orbital space tourism Space analysts (myself included) have wildly overpredicted the growth of commercial human spaceflight. But things may finally be taking off. SpaceX announced Fram2 a new commercial human spaceflight mission on a free-flying Dragon. Inspiration [--] the Polaris Program and the Axiom Space missions - SpaceX is the sole provider for commercial human spaceflight. For now. Thumbnail background image credit: SpaceX In-video image and video credit: SpaceX NASA Fram2 NOAA Inspiration [--] & John Kraus Axiom Space Polaris Dawn & John Kraus Boeing Sierra Space Blue"
YouTube Link 2024-08-13T23:06Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Why SpaceX really needs Starship IFT-4 to succeed SpaceX was just awarded its FAA license to launch Starship Integrated Flight Test-4. There is a lot of pressure for SpaceX to succeed NASA is counting on it. FAA link: https://tfr.faa.gov/save_pages/detail_4_3381.html Follow me at: https://x.com/LauraForczyk https://www.instagram.com/lauraforczyk/ https://www.facebook.com/lauraforczykspace https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauraforczyk/"
YouTube Link 2024-06-04T22:22Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"International Space Station science in danger NASA is evaluating options to cut the research it does on the International Space Station by a half or a third because of existing budget shortfalls and the proposed budget cuts in the Trump Administration's FY2026 budget request. Not only would this hobble ISS in its prime it would negatively affect ISS commercial partners and international partners. Presumed future NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman has spoken in favor of continue to use the ISS to its maximum capacity until it is retired in [----] but will he be able to fight against budget"
YouTube Link 2025-05-07T22:21Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"How I Grew My Space Business Don't procrastinate on advancing your space career or company Curious how I grew my business significantly in the past year It's no secret - I got fed up with the status quo and finally too action Here I break down the common excuses and justifications I hear - and use myself - on why we procrastinate on advancing our space careers and businesses. Once we get out of our own way we're able to take actions to move forward often with help along the way. Are you feeling stuck advancing your space career Contact me at https://www.lauraforczyk.com/ . Are you seeking to"
YouTube Link 2023-09-13T14:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"What another ABL pre-flight failure means for the launch company's future ABL Space Systems suffered another pre-flight test failure destroying its RS1 rocket. Is the small launch company doomed Maybe but not yet. They still have time to prove themselves in a market where launch is heavily in demand. And their existing customers have patience to wait a while longer. Thumbnail background image credit: ABL Space Systems (note that thumbnail image is not of recent launch failure) Interior video footage credit: ABL Space Systems Planet Labs/SkyFi before & after launch pad image:"
YouTube Link 2024-07-23T21:48Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"More experienced spacesuit provider is giving up The Collins Aerospace xEVAS team is in talks with NASA to back out of its spacesuit contract after expensive delays despite its many decades of experience leaving relative newcomer Axiom Space as the sole provider. For now. NASA Partners with Industry for New Spacewalking Moonwalking Services: https://www.nasa.gov/news-release/nasa-partners-with-industry-for-new-spacewalking-moonwalking-services/ Grow your business in space: https://astralytical.com/ Follow me at: https://x.com/LauraForczyk https://www.instagram.com/lauraforczyk/"
YouTube Link 2024-06-25T22:39Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Why SpaceX Starship and Boeing Starliner matters to the space industry Starship and Starliner: two different space vehicles fulfilling two different purposes but both can point to the maturation of the American space industry. Follow me at: https://x.com/LauraForczyk https://www.instagram.com/lauraforczyk/ https://www.facebook.com/lauraforczykspace https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauraforczyk/"
YouTube Link 2024-06-06T21:15Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"CONFIRMED: Boeing Starliner astronauts to return on SpaceX Dragon At long last NASA is expected to announce the return of the Boeing Starliner crew on a SpaceX Dragon. I dive into how SpaceX went from the underdog to reliable hero in just a decade as well as explore what will happen with the Starliner program after it fails to deliver its crew back to Earth. Thumbnail background image credit: SpaceX In-video image and video credit: SpaceX Boeing NASA Sierra Space The Onion NASA Decides to Bring Starliner Spacecraft Back to Earth Without Crew:"
YouTube Link 2024-08-23T23:44Z [----] followers, 32K engagements
"Ex-Firefly CEOs bold new spaceplane plan. Will it work Tom Markusic is leaving Firefly Aerospace to start a spaceplane company - single-stage-to-suborbit Frontera Space intends to launch a spaceplane for suborbital point-to-point transportation rapid travel around the world. Can this SSTO or SSTSubO spaceplane concept come to fruition and take to the skies I evaluate the case for spaceplanes and what it might take to make Frontera successful. Thumbnail & in-video credit: Firefly Aerospace Tom Markusic/Frontera Space ESA NASA Dawn Aerospace Sierra Space Virgin Galactic Radian Aerospace Swiss"
YouTube Link 2025-06-04T23:23Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"NASA Artemis going all-in on Mars. But at what cost NASA Artemis is becoming a true Moon-to-Mars human exploration program. The Trump Administration is proposing a new Mars initiative with a huge influx in funding for Mars missions and technology. Outlined in the FY2026 budget proposal for NASA are programs such as the Moon to Mars Transportation System Commercial Mars Payload Services Mars Communications Relay services and commercial Martian spacesuits. These new programs will be paid for by canceling a large number of NASA's existing missions and programs according to the budget proposal."
YouTube Link 2025-06-03T20:46Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Jared Isaacman is out. Trump's NASA budget proposal is devastating. Trump Administration cut proposed NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman today following its announcement of massive proposed budget cuts to NASA released late Friday. Isaacman was expected to be confirmed this coming Tuesday. The next NASA Administrator will need to defend unprecedented cuts to NASA including ending many existing productive NASA missions to fund a new Mars initiative. The final budget is in the hands of Congress. We as a space community need to advocate for the agency if we want NASA to continue to be the global"
YouTube Link 2025-06-01T00:56Z [----] followers, 13.4K engagements
"Elon Musk wants Mars. Blue Origin wants business. Elon Musk of SpaceX and David Limp of Blue Origin both gave talks on May [--] outlining their visions for moving forward with human space exploration. The talks were worlds apart - literally. The grand vision of humans settling Mars versus the practical business case for sending humans to the Moon showcase the need for both types of focuses: the grand vision and the profitable infrastructure to back it up. This is a lightly edited video of my personal reactions as a space analyst with cameo from space baby #6. The Road to Making Life"
YouTube Link 2025-05-30T21:16Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"What we know about Firefly & Northrop Grumman's new Eclipse MLV Coming to the skies in [----] (or more realistically 2027) is a new medium launch vehicle formally known as MLV now Eclipse co-developed by Firefly Aerospace and Northrop Grumman. This direct competitor to Rocket Lab's Neutron and other medium lift vehicles has been in the works as an all-American successor to Antares. It's targeting proliferated constellations for national security applications as its first priority customer but has plenty of potential as launch supply is still lacking and demand is ever-growing. But can Firefly"
YouTube Link 2025-05-29T20:39Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Starship isn't ready. Should NASA be worried SpaceX Starship took to the skies again for its 9th flight test only to make little progress toward its goals of payload deployment and reentry. This frustratingly slow pace threatens the schedules of Artemis III and many other space exploration initiatives relying on Starship such as lunar rovers and commercial space stations. Although valuable data is the goal of every test Starship has much to prove before it can meet the demand and expectations of the space community and its customers. But it will get there because Elon Musk's vision of a"
YouTube Link 2025-05-28T16:47Z [----] followers, 10.8K engagements
"Will Blue Moon beat SpaceX Starship to the Moon Blue Origin is accelerating its Blue Moon production to become hardware-rich and potentially land on the surface of the Moon this year with its uncrewed Blue Moon Mark [--] lander in preparation for landing astronauts on the Moon for NASA's Artemis program. At the Lunar Surface Innovation Consortium this week Blue Origin's John Couluris gave an update on the lunar landers and the redesigned transport vehicle. Blue Origin is not know for progressing quickly especially compared to rival SpaceX. However we may see Blue Moon on the lunar surface before"
YouTube Link 2025-05-22T21:56Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"The reason to expect more crash landings on the Moon Intuitive Machines' IM-1 and IM-2 failed to softly land on the surface of the Moon. New information from IM CEO Stephen Altemus explains what went wrong with IM-2's landing attempt. Until we gather more data about this alien world we will continue to struggle to explore it even with the most sophisticated landing software and AI algorithms. Some are working to solve this problem. Thumbnail and in-video image credit: NASA Intuitive Machines Firefly Aerospace iSpace CSNA Intuitive Machines First Quarter [----] Earnings Webcast:"
YouTube Link 2025-05-20T19:42Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"International Space Station science in danger NASA is evaluating options to cut the research it does on the International Space Station by a half or a third because of existing budget shortfalls and the proposed budget cuts in the Trump Administration's FY2026 budget request. Not only would this hobble ISS in its prime it would negatively affect ISS commercial partners and international partners. Presumed future NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman has spoken in favor of continue to use the ISS to its maximum capacity until it is retired in [----] but will he be able to fight against budget"
YouTube Link 2025-05-07T22:21Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"What's next for NASA's budget and Artemis after proposed cuts President Trump's Administration proposed an almost 25% cut to NASA's budget including the cancellation of the Space Launch System (SLS) Orion capsule Lunar Gateway space station Mars Sample Return and some NASA science missions. Is this the end of NASA No Now the ball is in Congress' court to fight back on the proposed budget cuts and support NASA's projects and programs they decide to fund. That said it is likely that SLS and Orion will be canceled after Artemis III. What's next for NASA's Artemis program What alternative"
YouTube Link 2025-05-05T23:55Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Trump's proposed NASA budget massacre President Trump's Administration is proposing a 25% cut to NASA's budget including huge cuts to NASA science the cancellation of SLS and Orion after Artemis III the cancellation of Lunar Gateway the cancellation of Mars Sample Return reductions in ISS and more. While some of these changes are long overdue this proposed budget would destroy much of what makes NASA great. President Trump's recommendations on discretionary funding levels for fiscal year (FY) 2026:"
YouTube Link 2025-05-02T21:18Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Jared Isaacman's NASA nomination advances but not unanimously NASA Administrator nominee Jared Isaacman was approved 19-9 in the Senate Commerce Committee on April [--]. His nomination now advances to the full Senate for a final vote. I take a look at the questions the senators asked the businessman in his written testimony statements made during the April 30th hearing who voted against him and why. The senators' questions point to their space policy priorities and it's clear they are all about the Artemis status quo. Thumbnail & in-video credit: NASA US Senate Polaris Program/John Kraus Senate"
YouTube Link 2025-05-01T00:17Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Firefly Alpha's failure points to deeper problems Firefly Aerospace launched its 6th Alpha mission April [--] but failed to reach orbit marking its 4th flight failure. In addition to its mixed track record Alpha finds itself in a changing space industry with an uncertain future as the market may move on without it unless it can find its niche. Thumbnail and in-video credit: Firefly Aerospace NSF ISRO Relativity Space ArianeGroup SpaceX Rocket Lab Firefly Alpha FLT006 Message in a Booster: https://fireflyspace.com/missions/alpha-flta006/ After another failure two-thirds of Firefly launches have"
YouTube Link 2025-04-29T22:03Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Amazon's Kuiper satellites launched Too little too late We finally saw the first batch of Amazon's Kuiper satellites launch on a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket on April [--] long delayed from the original [----] date. With only [--] sats launched in its planned [----] constellation and a collection of launch delays and production delays Amazon customers should not expect to see internet service begin anytime soon. That said these delays should not disrupt Kuiper's long-term business strategy. Demand for LEO internet is hot and will continue to climb. Thumbnail and in-video credit: United"
YouTube Link 2025-04-29T00:18Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"The word "astronaut" will become obsolete Yesterday six women flew on Blue Origin's New Shepard NS-31 mission. Were they astronauts What is the definition of astronaut anyway The term has no official definition and is in the eye of the beholder depending on altitude orbit training and even marketing. Because commercial human spaceflight is opening up space to more and more people the term "astronaut" is undergoing an evolution. We will either change how we perceive astronauts or create new language to describe what we will become as a spacefaring civilization. Thumbnail and in-video credit:"
YouTube Link 2025-04-15T22:11Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Next NASA Administrator dodges Senator questions promises the Moon Presumed next NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman answered and dodged tough questions April [--] at his Senate confirmation hearing. Top on Senators minds were ensuring NASA returns astronauts to the Moon before going to Mars flying the International Space Station until [----] and examining potential conflicts of interest between Isaacman and SpaceX or Elon Musk. Things got a little tense when Isaacman decline to say that he would not close any NASA centers declined to state that he will not follow an unlawful order from the"
YouTube Link 2025-04-10T00:06Z [----] followers, 13.4K engagements
"SpaceX Fram2 mission success And why it matters. Private spaceflight mission Fram2 spent [---] days orbiting Earth in a SpaceX Dragon seeing polar views of our planet that no other humans have seen like this before. Beyond space tourism SpaceX's private astronaut missions such as Fram2 are conducting scientific research and opening up the possibilities for human spaceflight to create a spacefaring civilization. Thumbnail & in-video image credit: SpaceX Fram2 Chun Wang FRAM2 RETURNS TO EARTH: https://www.spacex.com/launches/mission/missionId=fram2 Grow your business in space:"
YouTube Link 2025-04-04T22:09Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"What Congress is saying about NASA's canceled lunar rover VIPER Congress is not pleased with NASA's cancelation of VIPER and asked witnesses at an April 1st House Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics hearing how to get the lunar rover to the Moon. The Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover was canceled last July to the dismay of the lunar science community. NASA plans to find a partner to take control of the completed rover and fly it to the Moon. However there are complications such as funding NASA to operate and analyze the science it returns and overtaking China's lunar science"
YouTube Link 2025-04-04T00:05Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Astronauts to the Moon first Mars later says Congress The US House of Representatives rejected the suggestion that NASA skip the Moon in favor of sending astronauts directly to Mars as Elon Musk favors. In a House Space and Aeronautics Subcommittee hearing on February [--] representatives and the hearing witnesses spoke in favor of keeping Artemis on track to send astronauts to the Moon with Artemis II and III. And shockingly it appears the tide is turning against continuing NASA's expensive Space Launch System (SLS) rocket after Artemis III although SpaceX Starship HLS still has some skeptics."
YouTube Link 2025-02-28T00:31Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Is there a market for high-altitude balloon tourism after Space Perspective's death Space Perspective has ceased operations on its high-altitude balloon "space" tourism company. With balloon company World View pivoting away from tourism and other high altitude balloon tourism companies not making much progress is the idea of stratospheric tourism a dead end For now yes but I believe the concept has merit for a future company with deep pockets. High-altitude balloon tourism could supplement suborbital and orbital space tourism in the right market. Thumbnail and in-video image and video credit:"
YouTube Link 2025-02-25T23:48Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"What if the ISS was retired early Elon Musk is calling for the International Space Station to be deorbited earlier than the currently planned [----] even as early as [----]. How would that work with SpaceX's US Deorbit Vehicle and NASA's international partners What would happen with the ongoing microgravity research None of the commercial space stations will be ready in time for long-term habitation and alternative ideas such as using Starship as a space station aren't guaranteed to happen in time either. How much would China benefit from having the Tiangong be the only low-Earth orbit"
YouTube Link 2025-02-22T19:23Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Boeing preparing for NASA SLS cancellation Boeing told its employees to prepare for layoffs as it anticipates NASA's Space Launch System (SLS) will suffer cuts or cancellation under the Trump Administration's budget request in March. In my opinion this is a long time coming and beneficial for the long-term success of NASA's human exploration program. Image credit: NASA SpaceX Boeing to Lay Off About [---] Workers on Moon Rocket Program: https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/business/company-news/2025/02/07/boeing-to-lay-off-about-400-workers-on-moon-rocket-program/ Boeing has informed its employees that"
YouTube Link 2025-02-08T01:13Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Stop politically polarizing the space industry The US space industry seems to be splitting along party lines despite traditionally receiving bipartisan support. As influential people in politics use space to score short-term wins space is being politically polarized. This is to the detriment of the space sector long-term. If space loses its bipartisan support budgets may suffer and efforts may stall. Instead we should be uniting the nation to move outward regardless of political party. This is a video from the heart to implore my fellow Americans to think long-term for the good of the space"
YouTube Link 2025-02-06T23:43Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Why we simulate lunar gravity before going to the Moon Why would Blue Origin bother to simulate lunar gravity on the New Shepard suborbital NS-29 mission when we're sending Blue Moon and other missions to the actual Moon So we can best prepare the basic equipment sensors and tools beforehand. We still lack a basic understanding of how our Earth gravity hardware and procedures work in lunar gravity and we don't know how much we learned from microgravity studies are applicable. I take a look at some of the cool payloads that flew on NS-29 and how they help us to handle lunar regolith conduct"
YouTube Link 2025-02-04T23:08Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"How many non-SpaceX launches to expect in [----] SpaceX is aiming for around [---] Falcon launches in [----] but how many launches are other companies aiming for and what's actually realistic for them to achieve I take a look at US orbital launchers: Firefly Aerospace's Alpha Rocket Lab's Electron and Neutron United Launch Alliance's Atlas V and Vulcan Blue Origin's New Glenn and Stoke Space's Nova to estimate what we should expect should fly and when. Thumbnail & in-video credit: Firefly Aerospace Rocket Lab United Launch Alliance Stoke Space Jeff Foust on X:"
YouTube Link 2025-01-28T01:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"NASA space policy direction under Trump [---] President Donald Trump has expressed a clear preference for sending astronauts to Mars in his second inaugural speech and in earlier statements. What does this mean for NASA space policy under the second Trump term I also take a look at space mentions under previous presidents and where that has led NASA and space policy through the decades. Thumbnail & in-video credit: NASA CNN CBS News The Obama White House Reagan Library Trump inaugural speech (2025): https://www.youtube.com/watchv=BNArBr_J8mA Trump inaugural speech (2017):"
YouTube Link 2025-01-20T23:40Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Why small lunar landers matter SpaceX launched Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost Mission [--] and ispace's Hakuto-R Mission [--] to the Moon on the same Falcon [--]. The landers have different origins different objectives and different payloads but the same overall mission: creating a sustainable lunar economy. Will either of these missions and the upcoming small lunar lander missions succeed in their goals I believe some will. Success or failure these two missions will set the tone for smaller lunar missions in [----] as the new administration decides on NASA's future direction. Thumbnail and in-video"
YouTube Link 2025-01-15T06:29Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Sustaining Record-Breaking Launches from the Eastern Range The 45th Space Launch Delta has been busy breaking launch records year after year. How do they plan to sustain such a high and ever-increasing launch cadence from the multi-user spaceport especially when SpaceX shows no sign of stopping and newer vehicles are becoming operational Colonial Meredith Beg Vice Commander of Space Operations discussed how to manage processes and people at the National Space Club Florida Committee luncheon. This is an experimental video. Next time I will move farther from the crowds while speaking. I'm not"
YouTube Link 2025-01-14T22:20Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"NASA punt on Mars Sample Return decision: Starship or JPL Today NASA chose two options for its Mars Sample Return program punting on the final decision for the new President and Congress to decide. Traditional JPL leadership expensive and well done Or the unproven SpaceX Starship or another commercial capability Although the delay in a final architecture is frustrating I believe this was the best move for the current NASA leadership to leave their mark on the troubled MSR program. Thumbnail & in-video credit: NASA JPL/Caltech SpaceX ESA NASA to Explore Two Landing Options for Returning"
YouTube Link 2025-01-07T23:03Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Is the Moon a distraction on the way to Mars Elon Musk recently tweeted that Starship will not be stopping at the Moon on the way to Mars that the Moon is a distraction. Taken out of context this has led some to wonder whether Artemis will cancel its humans to the Moon direction. I explain what Elon Musk really meant and why there are benefits to both the Moon-to-Mars and the Mars Direct routes. Elon Musk: Were going straight to Mars. The Moon is a distraction.: https://arstechnica.com/space/2025/01/elon-musk-were-going-straight-to-mars-the-moon-is-a-distraction/ Elon Musk on X:"
YouTube Link 2025-01-03T22:08Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Starship refueling and other [----] space predictions A realistic look ahead at what the space sector will achieve in [----] cutting through the hype to look at the hardware. My [----] predictions crystal ball was foggy but I take a look at those and make some new predictions for NASA's Artemis program Commercial Lunar Payload Services launches for SpaceX ULA Vulcan Blue Origin New Glenn and Rocket Lab Neutron Sierra Space's Dream Chaser commercial space stations such as Vast's Haven-1 and Axion Station and space policy under the new Trump Administration with Jared Isaacman as NASA Administrator."
YouTube Link 2025-01-01T00:06Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Why NASA is changing commercial space station plans Axiom Space announced today plans to accelerate its commercial space station by changing how it assembles Axiom Station and help NASA prepare to deorbit the International Space Station. Earlier this week NASA published its Low Earth Orbit Microgravity Strategy which outlines why NASA wants a "continuous heartbeat" in space (and what that even means) with a diversity of commercial LEO destination providers. And Roscosmos clarified when Russia plans to exit the ISS partnership. I discuss the likelihood NASA's LEO plans are going to happen as"
YouTube Link 2024-12-19T04:43Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"New proposed NASA Administrator surprises us all Jared Isaacman is intended to be the nominee for the next NASA Administrator to the surprise of most of the space community. I look into Jared's views on specific NASA human exploration missions discuss the Senate confirmation process and speculate what directions NASA might focus on under Jared Isaacman and the Trump Administration. My studio is only half set up after my move. Still to do: sound suppression better lighting and curtains find my other mic add more background decor and remember to kick out the cat before recording. Image and"
YouTube Link 2024-12-05T00:22Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Landing Starship HLS safely by understanding plume surface interactions Landing large lunar landers such as SpaceX's Starship HLS and Blue Origin's Blue Moon is going to be risky until we better understand and can account for plume surface interactions. How the gas from rocket engines interacts with regolith will determine how we proceed with large landers and permanent infrastructure on the Moon or Mars. From NASA's Artemis III to human settlements on Mars plume effects and surface science need to be well understood for landing safely. Thumbnail background image credit: SpaceX In-video image"
YouTube Link 2024-09-25T00:30Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Who will come close to competing with SpaceX launches SpaceX Falcon [--] is the workhorse launcher of the world on track to launch well over [---] times in [----]. Other launchers are ramping up or in development. A couple companies you wouldn't expect have very ambitious schedules for [----]. I take a look at the numbers and evaluate which if any can compete with SpaceX any time soon. Thumbnail background image credit: SpaceX In-video image credit: SpaceX ULA Blue Origin Arianespace Rocket Lab Firefly Aerospace Astra ABL Space Systems Relativity New Rockets to Bring About a New Era in Launch Supply:"
YouTube Link 2024-09-19T23:41Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Was Polaris Dawn's commercial EVA legal under international treaty History was made today by the Polaris Dawn crew and the SpaceX team conducting the first commercial EVA or spacewalk At least one lawyer is arguing that the mission is illegal under the Article VI obligations of the Outer Space Treaty. US Congress currently has a moratorium on the FAA creating new regulations for private astronauts a law that may expire in January or be extended. While of course Polaris Dawn is not illegal under current US law it's up for debate what regulations should be created for commercial human"
YouTube Link 2024-09-12T21:29Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
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