One rocket, two missions: Lunar landers built by US and Japanese companies are poised to “rideshare” to the moon, showcasing the private sector’s growing role in space exploration.
SpaceX is targeting a 1:11 am (0611 GMT) Wednesday liftoff of a Falcon 9 rocket from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, with very favorable weather conditions forecast.
On board are two privately developed, uncrewed lunar landers: Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost and ispace’s Resilience from Japan, which will also deploy a micro rover.
So, if all goes to plan, the Eco Rocket could become Japan’s first operational spaceplane. On its website, Space Walker explains that “we envision sustainable commercial space transportation for all, as familiar and accessible as commercial air travel today.”
The company says it has patented the technology behind a world-first lightweight-composite cryogenic propellant tank. It also emphasizes the value of reusability, which has been shown in practice by SpaceX’s incredibly successful Falcon 9 program. Space Walker will go the extra mile for sustainability, though, as the Eco Rocket will use a carbon-neutral liquefied biomethane propellant.
Join aerospace engineer Mike DiVerde for the latest updates from NASA’s Mars rovers! Get an insider’s look at Curiosity’s challenging journey through Gale Crater’s rocky terrain and Perseverance’s exciting expedition toward Witch Hazel Hill in Jezero Crater. This episode features exclusive Mars photos, current Martian weather readings, and fascinating details about Mars surface conditions that space enthusiasts won’t want to miss. Learn about the latest Mars discoveries as we explore real-time rover updates and the cutting-edge space technology that makes robotic exploration possible. Whether you’re interested in planetary science or simply curious about what’s happening on the Red Planet, this comprehensive Mars exploration update delivers the most recent findings from our mechanical explorers on Mars.
At CES 2025, Elon Musk joined Mark Penn the Stagwell CEO, and 25 CMOs to discuss AI, robotics, Neuralink, space exploration, and Mars colonization. Musk shared bold predictions on AI’s role in cognitive tasks, humanoid robots, autonomous cars, and X’s future as a platform for collective human consciousness. They also explored government’s role in tech, internet connectivity, and combating global pessimism.
00:00 Introduction and Welcome. 01:52 Elon Musk on AI and Future Technology. 05:12 Advancements in Self-Driving Cars. 07:23 Humanoid Robots and Their Impact. 09:26 Mars Colonization Plans. 11:24 Neuralink and Brain-Computer Interfaces. 14:03 Government Efficiency and Budget Cuts. 17:49 Freedom of Speech and Social Media. 23:50 Optimism for the Future.
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