NASA’s Vision for Low Earth Orbit and EU’s Satellite Ambitions

Explore NASA's strategic goals for maintaining a human presence in low Earth orbit post-ISS and the EU's bold move to rival Starlink with its Iris2 satellite program. Discover how these initiatives are shaping the future of space exploration and international cooperation. Plus, delve into the Space Force's infrastructure upgrades to support the growing demands of the space industry.

Sources:
https://spaceanddefense.io/nasa-sets-low-earth-orbit-goals-and-objectives/
https://www.space.com/the-universe/galaxies/james-webb-space-telescope-spots-dazzling-firefly-sparkle-galaxy-bears-striking-resemblance-to-young-milky-way-image-video
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2024/dec/16/eu-launches-iris2-space-programme-to-rival-musk-starlink
https://www.airandspaceforces.com/space-force-billions-spending-launch-infrastructure/

Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:42) NASA Sets Low Earth Orbit Goals and Objectives
(00:04:14) James Webb Space Telescope witnesses Firefly Sparkle galaxy 'being assembled brick by brick' (image, video)
(00:07:30) EU launches €10bn space programme to rival Musk’s Starlink
(00:10:46) Space Force Plans Billions in Spending on Launch Infrastructure