This Week In Space podcast recently discussed the latest space news, including asteroid threats, lunar exploration plans, and budget cuts. Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik talked about the potentially hazardous asteroid 2024 YR4, which has a significantly decreased chance of impacting Earth. They also covered NASA’s proposed 20% budget cut for the James Webb Space Telescope and its potential impact on scientific output.
In the world of lunar exploration, Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost Moon lander reached lunar orbit weeks ago and is scheduled to land on March 2nd, carrying 10 experiments to Mare Crisium. This marks an exciting milestone in the ongoing competition to return humans to the moon.
Additionally, SpaceX discussed its plans for sending people to Mars and the development of future space radiation shields. The company has also announced a deal with NASA to avoid mass layoffs, with job cuts being considered “performance-based or voluntary.”
Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik provided their expertise on various topics in space exploration, including asteroid threats, lunar exploration, and budget cuts. Their conversation offers insights into the current state of the space industry and its future prospects.
The podcast is available for subscription on your favorite podcatcher, and listeners can join Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik as they tackle questions about the new space age, including when SpaceX will send people to Mars and what’s happening with lunar exploration plans.
Source: https://www.space.com/entertainment/space-movies-shows/this-week-in-space-podcast-episode-149-spacex-moon-missions-and-killer-asteroids