Pioneering the Future: Axiom’s Space Station and Cosmic Discoveries

Explore the next frontier in space exploration as NASA and Axiom Space accelerate plans for a free-flying space station, ensuring a seamless transition from the ISS. Discover the latest achievements in space technology with Russian cosmonauts installing an X-ray detector on the ISS. Delve into the debate on preserving 'space junk' on Mars as heritage artifacts, and meet the new deputy manager of NASA's deep space program, Carlos Garcia-Galan, whose journey from Spain to NASA exemplifies the power of dreams and international collaboration. Join us for a captivating look at the innovations and human stories shaping the future of space exploration.

Sources:
https://www.spacedaily.com/reports/NASA_and_Axiom_Space_accelerate_plans_for_free_flying_space_station_999.html
https://www.space.com/space-exploration/international-space-station/russian-cosmonauts-install-x-ray-detector-jettison-trash-on-spacewalk-outside-iss
https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/mars-space-junk-archaeology/
https://www.upi.com/Science_News/2024/12/19/NASA-names-space-agency-veteran-for-Artemis-missions/9631734645667/

Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:41) NASA and Axiom Space accelerate plans for free-flying space station
(00:03:47) Russian cosmonauts install X-ray detector, jettison trash on spacewalk outside ISS
(00:06:21) A New Argument For Preserving ‘Space Junk’ Left On Mars
(00:09:19) NASA names agency veteran as deputy manager of deep space program