US-UK Space Alliance and Blue Origin’s Next Leap

Explore the reinforced military partnership between the US and UK in space, highlighting their strategic collaboration for future challenges. Plus, get ready for Blue Origin's upcoming space tourism mission, marking a new chapter in commercial space travel. Discover how high school students are launching experiments to the ISS, and learn about astronauts' cognitive performance in space. This episode offers a comprehensive look at the evolving landscape of space exploration and its impact on global security, education, and human adaptability.

Sources:
https://www.theredstonerocket.com/military_scene/article_f0dbe72c-a6f0-11ef-bbf4-531795c104bc.html
https://www.flyingmag.com/modern/blue-origin-targets-friday-for-next-space-tourism-mission/
https://angelusnews.com/local/la-catholics/st-francis-high-space/
https://phys.org/news/2024-11-astronauts-tasks-slower-space-permanent.html

Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:40) US, UK reinforce military partnership in space
(00:03:37) Blue Origin Targets Friday for Next Space Tourism Mission
(00:07:30) La Cañada Catholic high schoolers watch experiment launch into space
(00:11:10) Astronauts found to process some tasks slower in space, but no signs of permanent cognitive decline