Today In Space

I got LAID OFF from my Engineering/Tech Day Job. 10 Months later, I've written and published my first book on 3D Printing. It's time to share that story...
It's the Return of Spaceman Alex & Today in Space podcast! I share the process behind writing & publishing "The Book of Uncommon-Sense 3D Printing". If you are interested in how I managed to complete this project while navigating a major career change, this video is for you.
Whether you follow my 3D printing advice or are just curious about my author journey, I hope this video provides some motivation. Writing a book taught me a lot about consistency and focus after a job loss. Publishing the book almost broke me. But I am excited to get back to the podcast!
Lots of live podcast recaps this month including: Artemis 2 Space Talker 2 Parter, Starship Flight 12 Recap, Artemis 3 Crew Selection, and more!
Follow Today In Space for grounded space science, exploration updates, and honest conversations about the future of humanity beyond Earth. Stay curious. Spread love. Spread science.
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NASA's Moon Base plans just got a major update — and then Blue Origin had a serious New Glenn pad anomaly at LC-36 that could shake up the timeline for upcoming lunar missions.
In this episode of Today In Space, we break down NASA's latest Moon Base update, including new awards for lunar landers, terrain vehicles, lunar drones, and the next phase of Artemis-related infrastructure. We also react to the New Glenn pad anomaly during static-fire preparations, what it could mean for Blue Origin, the Artemis architecture, and the broader push to build a permanent human presence on the Moon.
Thankfully, no one was harmed — and the payload was not onboard — but this is still a major engineering and programmatic setback. Space is demanding, and moments like this remind us just how much risk, testing, failure analysis, and teamwork go into building the future of exploration.
We'll also look at the path forward: root cause analysis, potential pad repairs, whether other launch providers could step in, and how NASA's lunar campaign may adapt from here.
In this episode:
NASA Moon Base update
Blue Origin New Glenn pad anomaly at LC-36
What this means for Artemis and lunar missions
Blue Moon, lunar landers, rovers, and Moon Base infrastructure
Astrolab, Lunar Outpost, Firefly, and Moonfall lunar drones
Why engineering failures are part of building reliable space systems
The future of commercial lunar exploration
Watch the full NASA Moon Base update here:
https://youtube.com/live/GrsWp798Fvg?feature=share
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On this week's episode, we break down what to expect for Starship Flight 12 coming up next week & we share the moments from our last live stream hanging out during another falcon heavy launch! There's a lot going on in the world and the space industry and we want to get you amped up for the next big rocket launch
Starship flight 12 success is success for future Artemis missions and NASA;s journey to the moon again. So wish the team's luck and get caught up on everything since flight 11 in EP413!
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Timestamps:
00:00 Starship Flight 12 Incoming 
00:58 Starship Development, Raptor V3, Pad 2, and more!
04:25 Moon Landers for NASA Artemis 3 & 4 - NO MORE NRHO?
04:45 What is NRHO? Generally, not technically
05:35 LEO For Artemis 3
06:41 About Writing My First Book & Making 1st AI
08:51 Your Space Company Looking to Hire? Advertise Jobs on the Podcast!
10:13 Falcon Heavy Replay for Viasat 3-F3 Launch Hangout Stream LIVE

It's been a week since the Artemis 2 Crew returned home from their Moon Mission! It feels like the world has changed since this heroic adventure around the Moon and back. We still have plenty of problems here on Earth, but hope and Moon Joy seem to be in the air. An entire generation is now growing up with an Artemis Campaign and the Moon Landings are in sight. Let's recap the incredible cultural moment where we found some humanity following these 3 heroes around the moon and back! In the age of AI and global wars, it was the hope and humanity we were all looking for...
Let us know what YOU took away from the mission in the comments or email us at todayinspacepodcast@gmail.com
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Artemis II Reentry & Splashdown Coverage LIVE w/ Guest Hosts Andrew, Caitlin, and Matt:
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Artemis II Crew Breifing & Q&A after 6 days post-splashdown: 
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00:00 Artemis 2 Mission Recap and Reflections
01:30 Artemis 3 and Future Missions
04:31 Personal Reflections and Mission Impact
05:36 Press Conference and Crew Feedback
08:41 Humanity and Teamwork in Space
13:22 3D Printing Conference and AI Project (chat3DP)
17:03 Final Thoughts and Future Missions
21:30 My Favorite Artemis II Q&A Responses

On this episode we recap Days 2-7 of the Artemis II Mission as the crew has broken records and learned more about the Moon than we ever knew before! This mission is more than just another spaceflight adventure, moon missions are SO SPECIAL! I recap the last week of the Moon Mission after launch, and share some of the best moments. But I also discuss what has made this first moon mission in half a century so special and unique....and why the next two missions are gearing up to be incredible! But first, the Artemis II crew and team must make it through arguably the most risky part of this mission - reentry and splashdown! 
Make sure to follow along for the exciting finish to this incredible Lunar Adventure - and the safe return of our four Hero Astronauts!
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Timestamps:
0:00 We're Back to the Moon (Artemis II Week Recap)
0:40 Why Moon Missions Hit Different Than than Any Human Missions
1:35 TLI Burn - The Moment You Commit to the Moon
2:30 Space Plumbers will be VERY Real Jobs (Mini Toilet Crisis in Space)
4:00 The Reality of Living in Deep Space
4:58 Day 6: Lunar Flyby & Science Operations Begin
5:30 Scientists + Astronauts Doing Science = Peak Mission Energy
6:30 Why This Mission Matters (Personal + Generational Impact)
7:16 The Internet Problem: Trolls, AI, and Fake Space Content
8:15 AI Content Farm Accounts Are Faking Space Content
9:15 Why Real NASA Coverage is BACK
10:00 Artemis II Breaks Records (Farthest Humans Ever In Space)
10:45 The Most Dangerous Phase Is Next: Reentry
11:30 The Heat Shield Problem (Biggest Concern)
12:15 Can Extra Fuel Help the Crew during Reentry?
13:30 The "Space Conundrum" Returns
14:15 Why This Mission Feels Different (Human Connection)
15:30 Splashdown Details & When to Watch Live
16:00 Where to Follow Artemis II Coverage
16:30 AG3D Labs - Our 3D Printing & AI Tool Company
17:00 Final Thoughts: Spread Science & Stay Curious