Firefly Aerospace Successfully lands on the Moon! Two Weeks on Mare Crisium - Science BEGINS!
Release Date: 03/04/2025
Talking Space, Storytelling, and Humanity | A Conversation w/ 'The Complete Book of Spacecraft' Creators
Today In Space
On this episode of Today In Space, we are honored to have the creators of "The Complete Book of Spacecraft" 2nd Edition on the podcast to discuss deeply about space, storytelling, and humanity in the 3rd Age of Spaceflight! We begin learning about each creator's origin story, Michael H. Gorn, Giuseppe De Chiara, Davide Sivolella - all who are active within the space industry in their own way. We then dive into storytelling, the 3 Ages of Space, Human Spaceflight, and their thoughts on the Space Conundrum. If you are massive space fan this book & the podcast episode are for YOU! ...
info_outline
Starship Flight 10 SUCCESS Recap from LIVE SpaceX Broadcast Hangout
Today In Space
SpaceX Starship Flight 10 was AMAZING to watch live, and challenging, since it took three attempts! But SpaceX delivered. Big Time, with Flight 10. We went through, cleaned up the audio, and got the live launch hangout from liftoff to landings! Relive Flight 10 with us! And make sure to subscribe so you don't miss the next live launch hangout! Apologies for the very random posting. Catching up on content after some work over at AG3D Labs (lots more to come). Lots of good stuff, just a lot of work getting done! Here's to building a fantastic future for all of us! Your Host, Alex G. Orphanos...
info_outline
The Start of a New Era: 3D Printing, AI, and Lessons Learned in the Space Conundrum
Today In Space
I can't believe August is almost over! It's been a wild month, and I'm catching you up on all of it. From lay-offs, to new opportunities, and the lessons learned from the last "era" of my career, we're diving in! The Space Conundrum is in full effect - and like many I am feeling the times as I enter unemployment. I chat about my last 8 years in the 3D printing industry, some stories from the early days, and all of the lessons I am taking away from that awesome time with talented people. On the other side of things, I am very excited to be on my new adventure fusing 3D printing + AI. A new...
info_outline
Spaceman Adventures, A Stranded Vehicle, and Dark Skies in Maine
Today In Space
Alex shares his experience at the National Sports Card Convention in Chicago, highlighting the amazing VeeFriends community and the diverse collectibles he found, including a $12,000 signed Princess Leia card. He discusses his car troubles en route to Maine, and draws parallels to totalled spacecraft contingencies and what space AAA might look like. To close the episode, Alex promotes AG3D Labs, emphasizing 3D printing and AI tools, and discusses upcoming projects and shares his thoughts on NASA's workforce cuts, the progress of SpaceX's Starship Flight 10, and invites everyone to join in our...
info_outline
Building My Own AI & Getting Space Internet | Investing in Myself
Today In Space
In this episode, Alex discusses his transition from aerospace engineering to 3D printing with the next adventure being AI development. Also, we're getting Space Internet with Starlink! Lot's of updates from Behind The Scenes at Today In Space - between a deep dive of what Space Internet is like, to AI Tool development, and stories about new adventures in life and career. All while there is chaos about the funding at NASA and what the future holds in the second Space Conundrum. Not to mention, a new venture with Alex's friend & business partner Matt Guy of Niche3D (niche3d.io to learn more...
info_outline
Climate, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship | Josh Dorfman Co-Founder, CEO, & Host of SuperCool | People of Earth
Today In Space
Josh Dorfman, CEO, Co-Founder and host of Super Cool, joins us this week to share his origin story and entrepreneurial journey in climate technology, influenced by his parents' business and his international experiences. From sustainable furniture to founding Planted (a company that produces carbon-negative building materials), to now Co-Founder, CEO and Host of Super Cool, Josh is passionately working to bring the climate innovations happening around the world to business and individuals for a better planet - today. We also discuss the need for storytelling in order to promote climate tech...
info_outline
The Search for Mental Freedom in the Space Conundrum | Thoughts on the Space Industry & Humanity
Today In Space
On Independence Day 2025, Alex discusses the current state of the U.S. space program and the world, searching for ways to navigate the chaos. We make historical parallels with the 1970s, during the end of the first space race and the post-Apollo era tumble (i.e. the end of the 1st Space Conundrum). Alex emphasizes the importance of mental freedom and adaptability in navigating societal chaos, and how he is practicing gratitude and using it as a tool for maintaining focus on what matters. We close out with some gratitude on the return of the last 10 years of space progress, and the glimmer of...
info_outline
NASA's Human Landing System, Core Values, and 'The Unconditionals' | Andy Crocker | People of Space
Today In Space
Welcome to Today In Space podcast - and another People of Space segment! This week we get an aerospace engineer's perspective. We learn about what it takes to develop a Human Landing System for NASA, and go head to head with the like's of Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk in the Space Industry. But more importantly, we learn about values and how they can help us overcome burnout, reconnect with what matters, and live with purpose. I'm excited to introduce the author of the book "The Unconditionals" - Andy Crocker. Andy is an aerospace executive with three decades of experience across human and robotic...
info_outline
iSpace M2 Landing | What Happened? Why is the Moon so difficult?
Today In Space
On this episode, we discuss the second attempt by the Japanese company iSpace to land their Hakuto-R rover on the moon. The lander was lost on descent and no communication followed. What happened? What was the root cause of the failure? Why is the moon so hard to land on? This week we touch on the broader spectrum of space exploration, including the improbable but successful Apollo 11 mission and the challenges for the current push for lunar missions by various nations and private companies. We'd love to know YOUR thoughts - so make sure to reach out to us on social or email us at...
info_outline
Space Health, Astronauts, and the Near-Space Future with Dr. Saralyn Mark, CEO & President of SolaMed Solutions, LLC.
Today In Space
Welcome to Today In Space podcast - and another People of Space segment. This week we have an expert in space medicine & health. As we enter an age where more and more humans go into space, to the moon, mars, and beyond - and even just in zero g - a better understanding about the wide spectrum of humans in space environments is needed. And that's why I'm excited to introduce Dr Saralyn Mark expert in space medicine, women’s health, endocrinology, and geriatrics. As President and CEO of SolaMed Solutions, LLC and its space subsidiary, she advises organizations and agencies including NASA,...
info_outlineFirefly Aerospace successfully landed its Blue Ghost 1 mission on the moon on March 2, 2025, as part of NASA's CLIPS program. They became the 1st Commercial Company to touchdown safely and land on the moon!
The mission, which cost 1/10th of a NASA-led mission, carried 10 NASA instruments onboard (among some other payloads as well). The mission's instruments will study lunar dust, solar wind interactions, and other scientific phenomena. Future missions, including Intuitive Machines' IAM-2, are expected to build on the Lunar Momentum, with significant scientific data expected in the coming weeks before the bitter cold of lunar darkness.
Buckle up, and let's dive in! Thanks for joining us for another episode of Today In Space
Keywords:
Firefly Aerospace, Blue Ghost One, moon landing, NASA, CLIPS program, lunar payloads, SpaceX Falcon 9, Mare Crisium, autonomous descent, lunar dust, scientific instruments, NFT digital art, Artemis mission, lunar night, space exploration.
Sources:
https://fireflyspace.com/missions/blue-ghost-mission-1/
https://fireflyspace.com/news/
https://www.intuitivemachines.com/im-2
https://lifeship.com/blogs/lifeship-mission-control/successful-launch-we-are-on-our-way-to-the-moon
Timestamps:
00:00 Firefly Aerospace's Historic Moon Landing
01:17 Firefly Space Lander Cost & NASA CLPS
02:28 Firefly Mission & Landing Breakdown
06:50 What's onboard for Science & Payloads?
09:19 What to expect in Week 1 on the Moon?
10:41 Final Thoughts
Here's to building a fantastic future - and continued progress in Space (and humanity)! Spread Love, Spread Science
Alex G. Orphanos
We'd like to thank our sponsors:
AG3D Printing (ag3d-printing.com to learn more & start 3D printing today!)
Follow us: @todayinspacepod on Instagram/Twitter @todayinspace on TikTok /TodayInSpacePodcast on Facebook
Support the podcast: • Buy a 3D printed gift from our shop - ag3dprinting.etsy.com • Get a free quote on your next 3D printing project at ag3d-printing.com • Donate at todayinspace.net
#spacecraft #technology #aerospace #spacetechnology #engineer #stem #artemis #astronaut #fireflyaerospace #fireflyspace #tothemoon #moonlanding #moonlander #lunarlanding #lunarlander #todayinspace #blueghost1 #BGM1 #ghostridersinthesky