Wednesday Jul 10, 2024

3D Printing in Microgravity, Mars Sample Return Progress, Dangling OH Ice Discovery, and SpaceX’s Launch License Challenge

Scientists successfully test a microgravity 3D printer in space, Europe's Mars sample return orbiter makes progress despite budget uncertainty, the James Webb Space Telescope discovers "dangling OH" ice in space, and SpaceX faces challenges to its Starship launch license. Join us as we explore the exciting advancements in 3D printing, the international collaboration in Mars sample return mission, the fascinating discovery of interstellar ice, and the controversies surrounding SpaceX's launch plans.

Sources:
https://www.space.com/spacecal-3d-printing-virgin-galactic-07
https://www.space.com/esa-earth-return-orbiter-passes-design-review
https://www.iflscience.com/strange-dangling-oh-ice-found-in-space-first-time-outside-the-lab-75021
https://www.space.com/spacex-rivals-challenge-starship-launch-license-in-florida

Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:42) 3D printer successfully makes little space shuttle models in microgravity
(00:03:07) Europe's Mars sample return orbiter moving ahead despite NASA budget uncertainty
(00:06:19) Strange “Dangling OH" Ice Found In Space, First Time Outside The Lab
(00:10:18) SpaceX rivals challenge Starship launch license in Florida over environmental, safety concerns

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