Eric Berger joins Jake and Anthony to talk about his recent trip to Kourou, the European launch sector, Commercial Crew announcements, and the social eating segment of JAXA launch streams.
Beers

Belgian White - Blue Moon Brewing Company - Untappd
High Grade IPA - Fairweather Brewing Company - Untappd
Philadelphia Pale Ale - Yards Brewing Co. - Untappd

Topics

As the SpaceX steamroller surges, European rocket industry vows to resist | Ars Technica
America's path to space begins in Russia | Adrift - Houston Chronicle
Proton M rocket explosion July 2 2013 slow motion full HD - YouTube
After seven difficult years, a fine day for NASA and human spaceflight | Ars Technica
How can NASA return to the Moon? By making everything reusable, chief says | Ars Technica
One possible job for SpaceX’s BFR rocket? Taking the Air Force’s cargo in and out of space.
EELV LSA Selection “Sometime in August” - Main Engine Cut Off
An interesting passage about Atlas V Phase II engine configurations (relevant to AR-1-Vulcan?)
Eric Berger on Twitter: Top thread on /r/SpaceLaunchSystem/ right now is titled, “If BFR Becomes Reality: What will the SLS's Purpose Be?”

Picks

When Biospheres Collide | NASA
Space Craft is back with season 2 - The Verge
Star Trek: The Next Generation (TV Series 1987–1994) - IMDb
The Greatest Generation | Maximum Fun

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Rocket Report: Japan chasing SpaceX, missile-test failure, Russian trolling | Ars Technica

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