On Episode 163 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik discuss Starship's recent test flight with Space.com reporter Mike Wall.
What went right, what went wrong, and what are the prospects for Elon's mammoth rocket meeting NASA's goals for a moon landing in 2027?
Also, Musk's recent video outlining future plans for Starship and a Martian metropolis, Chinese company Sepoch's recent (and very Starship-like) vertical launch and landing test, Japan's robotic lander, Resilience, about to attempt a lunar touchdown, and roadside assistance for the Psyche asteroid mission. See this and more on This Week in Space!
Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space.
Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit
Space news of the week
- Scientists found a possible new dwarf planet — it could spell bad news for Planet 9 fans
- NASA’s Psyche Spacecraft Using Backup Fuel Line
- Chinese launch startup conducts vertical takeoff and splashdown test
- Northern lights may be visible in these 15 US States tonight and over the weekend
- Blastoff! SpaceX Starship launches on 9th flight test, booster explodes during landing burn
- Elon Musk says SpaceX will launch its biggest Starship yet this year, but Mars in 2026 is '50/50'
Model Falcon 9!
Looking for a telescope to see planets and comets? We recommend the Celestron Astro Fi 102 as the top pick in our best beginner's telescope guide.
Finally, did you know you can launch your own SpaceX rocket? Model rocket maker Estes' stunning scale model of a Falcon 9 rocket that you can pick up now. The launchable model is a detailed recreation of the Falcon 9 and retails for $149.99. You can save 10% by using the code IN-COLLECTSPACE at checkout, courtesy of our partners collectSPACE.com.
About This Week In Space
This Week in Space covers the new space age. Every Friday we take a deep dive into a fascinating topic. What's happening with the new race to the moon and other planets? When will SpaceX really send people to Mars?
Join Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik from Space.com as they tackle those questions and more each week on Friday afternoons. You can subscribe today on your favorite podcatcher.
