Saturday Feb 22, 2025

SpaceX and NASA’s Bold Moves in Space Defense and Connectivity

Explore NASA's collaboration with SpaceX for the NEO Surveyor mission, a pivotal step in planetary defense. Discover SpaceX's latest Starlink satellite launch, pushing the boundaries of global internet coverage. Get a rare glimpse of the U.S. Space Force's secretive X-37B space plane in orbit, and learn about China's innovative robot tests aboard the Tiangong space station. This episode delves into the cutting-edge advancements shaping the future of space exploration and technology.

Sources:
https://spacenews.com/nasa-selects-spacex-to-launch-neo-surveyor/
https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/spacex-launches-23-starlink-satellites-from-floridas-space-coast-video
https://www.space.com/space-force-x-37b-1st-photo-from-orbit-earth
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3299700/china-tests-robot-board-tiangong-space-station

Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:42) NASA selects SpaceX to launch NEO Surveyor
(00:03:35) SpaceX launches 23 Starlink satellites from Florida's Space Coast (video)
(00:06:32) US Space Force reveals 1st look at secretive X-37B space plane in orbit (photo)
(00:10:02) China tests robot on board Tiangong space station

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