Conan the Bacterium: A New Hope for Space Travel

Discover how the radiation-resistant microbe Deinococcus radiodurans, known as 'Conan the Bacterium', could revolutionize astronaut safety in space. Explore the innovative parallels between ocean and space conservation strategies to tackle space junk, and the call for a new Sustainable Development Goal for space. Plus, get ready for an action-packed 2025 on Florida's Space Coast with new rockets, moon landers, and the next era of space exploration.

Sources:
https://www.bbc.com/reel/video/p0khznwy/the-microbe-that-could-protect-humans-from-space-radiation
https://www.salon.com/2025/01/11/space-junk-cleanup-should-adopt-same-strategy-as-ocean-conservation-experts-propose/
https://www.universetoday.com/?p=170355
https://www.tampabay.com/news/florida/2025/01/11/nasa-spacex-blue-origin-jared-isaacman-florida/

Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:40) The microbe that could protect humans from space radiation
(00:03:31) Space junk cleanup should adopt same strategy as ocean conservation
(00:06:47) It's Time for Sustainable Development Goal for Space
(00:10:21) Florida Space Coast set for busy year in 2025 with new craft, moon landers