Commercial Space Race Heats Up as ISS Nears End

Explore the transition from the International Space Station to a new era of commercial space stations, as private companies race to establish a continuous human presence in low-Earth orbit. Discover the challenges and implications of this pivotal moment in space exploration, including NASA's strategic shift and the potential impact on future space missions.

Sources:
https://www.theverge.com/2024/12/7/24314191/iss-end-2030-commercial-space-station-mars-moon
https://www.clickorlando.com/news/space-news/2024/12/08/spacex-aiming-for-overnight-launch-from-florida-space-coast/
https://www.cnn.com/2024/12/07/science/voyager-1-science-newsletter-wt/index.html
https://iari.site/2024/12/07/the-evolving-strategic-importance-of-space-in-modern-military-operations/

Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:44) The end of the ISS will usher in a more commercialized future in space
(00:03:24) SpaceX aiming for overnight launch from Florida’s Space Coast
(00:06:26) The 47-year-old Voyager probes are exploring interstellar space. Dwindling power could end their journey
(00:09:21) The evolving strategic importance of space in modern military operations -