The Orbital Mechanics Podcast
Every week we cover the latest spaceflight news, discuss past, current and future exploration efforts, and take a look at upcoming events. Tune in to hear about how humans get to space, how they stay in space and how unmanned craft reach farther and farther into the universe around us.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 55 minutes
- Episodes
- 302
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
Episode 393: Sequential Signal Loss
ABL released their initial DEMO-1 failure analysis, explaining nine simultaneous engine shutdowns. Also, ISS scientists, JUICE, Lucy, and ClearSpace!
00:39:12 |
Wed 25 Jan 2023
Episode 392: Virgin Suborbital
Spaceflight News— Soyuz MS-22 rescue (spacenews.com) (russianspaceweb.com)— Virgin Orbit failure (spacenews.com) (spacenews.com) (virginorbit.com) — Virgin Galactic recently restructured their leader…
00:53:53 |
Wed 18 Jan 2023
Episode 391: Galloping Gertie
A moon mission mélange! Also, Wenchang expansion and Impulse Space on Transporter-9.
00:38:52 |
Wed 11 Jan 2023
Episode 390: Baby, It’s Coolant Outside
A Soyuz wet the bed, and is now at risk of overheating! Also, Lockheed Martin and Zhuque-2 have both burst their own bubble.
00:46:50 |
Wed 21 Dec 2022
Episode 389: The Emperor's New Alpaca
HLS2 bids are in! Also, a new sea-launched rocket and a future rocket-launched Tim!
00:41:33 |
Wed 14 Dec 2022
Episode 388: NASA Cuts Carbs
Artemis is officially homeward-bound! Also, Phantom Space ridesharing, Bluewalker full deployment, and iROSA installation.
00:52:44 |
Wed 07 Dec 2022
Episode 387: Big Bird and Friends
An Artemis I update and a history investigation. Also, China's solar project, Canada's solar project, and Gaganyaan's parachute test.
00:45:34 |
Wed 30 Nov 2022
Episode 386: DOWNLINK--Margaret Weitekamp, Smithsonian National Air And Space Museum
The book Space Craze illustrates humanity's fascination with space, and how science fiction has impacted the way we go there.
01:48:05 |
Wed 23 Nov 2022
Episode 385: PSLV: Pumpkin Spice Latte Vehicle
NG Cygnus made it to Station despite a stuck solar array. Also, X-37B returned, Long March-5 program modifications, and a tropical storm for Artemis.
00:40:45 |
Wed 16 Nov 2022
Episode 384: Spaceplane, Spaceplane, Fire
Rocket Lab's latest catch attempt was aborted. Also, China's spaceplane, POLARIS' spaceplane, and an expensive fire alarm.
00:45:19 |
Wed 09 Nov 2022
Episode 383: Begging for Rides and Ropes
VirtualAGC has now archived every LM AGC build that went to the moon! Also, SLS, Spyche, Polaris Dawn and JPSS-2 schedules.
01:12:22 |
Wed 02 Nov 2022
Episode 382: DOWNLINK--Joel C. Sercel PhD, CEO of TransAstra
TransAstra is developing asteroid-spotting software and hardware, as well as solar-powered engines and mining equipment.
01:48:04 |
Wed 26 Oct 2022
Episode 381: Spin-stabilized PR
Here you have launch issues three ways, and a duo of rocket appearances. Also, Lucy flyby, TESS safe mode, and China's new solar observatory.
01:00:34 |
Wed 19 Oct 2022
Episode 380: DOWNLINK--Alex Doknjas and Biarki Weeks
Student cubesat programs are becoming more common, but no less impressive! Learn with us about delicate solar panels and LASER SPHERES!
01:42:43 |
Wed 12 Oct 2022
Episode 379: Ramming Speed!
DART DID THE THING! Also, ViaSat-3 tests a thing, Hubble might get the thing done to it, and Firefly also does the thing.
00:56:44 |
Wed 05 Oct 2022
Episode 378: Next Gen Turkey
Rocket Lab revealed some Neutron plans! Also, USSF out of GEO, Superheavy static fire, Spinlaunch $++ and ESA $?
00:49:24 |
Wed 28 Sep 2022
Episode 377: DOWNLINK--Araz Feyzi, Kayhan Space
Kayhan Space is automating satellite collision avoidance. Come learn with us about Kessler syndrome, debris detection, and robots steering spaceships!
01:05:29 |
Tue 20 Sep 2022
Episode 376: Masten? Suits us!
Artemis-I remains on the pad! Also, Artemis-III suits, Astrobotic's Masten bid, and CAPSTONE's safe mode.
00:36:22 |
Wed 14 Sep 2022
Episode 375: DOWNLINK--Jason Armstrong, Chris Craddock, Addie Dove
RocketStar is carrying suborbital payloads on a test flight. Come learn with us about aerospikes, regolith simulation, and embedded security.
01:36:47 |
Tue 06 Sep 2022
Episode 374: Something Launches Soon
Booster 7, Starship 24 work through static fire campaigns. Also deadly space weather, an HLS skeleton, and Starliner 2023.
00:42:59 |
Wed 31 Aug 2022
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