The Orbital Mechanics Podcast

David Fourman, Ben Etherington, and Dennis Just
  • 5.0 (2)
  • NATURAL SCIENCES
  • UPDATED WEEKLY
The Orbital Mechanics Podcast

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

  1. 12 HRS AGO

    Episode 487: What's that smell?

    Russia and Europe plan reusable launcher demo hoppers. Also, Oman's new spaceport, China's inflatable module, and Superheavy's aborted landing.

    41 min

  2. 20 NOV

    Episode 486: 300mm of Mercury

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

    54 min

  3. 13 NOV

    Episode 485: Shuttle Sandwich

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

    46 min

  4. 6 NOV

    Episode 484: Runaway Ramp

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

    37 min

  5. 30 OCT

    Episode 483: 100 Abort Criteria

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

    45 min

  6. 23 OCT

    Episode 482: Geostationary Explosive Orbit

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

    55 min

  7. 16 OCT

    Episode 481: Deorbit Strategies

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

    30 min

  8. 9 OCT

    Episode 480: Phenolic Burnthrough

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

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

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  • Creator
    David Fourman, Ben Etherington, and Dennis Just
  • Years Active
    2014 - 2024
  • Episodes
    300
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International
  • Show Website
    The Orbital Mechanics Podcast

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