Eric Berger of Ars Technica joins Jake and Anthony to talk about his recent trip to Boca Chica for Starhopper’s first hop, propellant depots, NASA policy, Artemis, and the passing of his friend, Chris Kraft.
Upcoming meetup! Hang out with Jake, Pat (creator of RocketLaunch.Live), and other fellow Anomalies in Kent, WA on August 31! Details at events.offnominal.space.
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Shiner Bock - Spoetzl Brewery - Untappd
Liberty Bell Ringer DIPA - Victory Brewing Company - Untappd
Pale Ale - Steamworks Brewing Company - Untappd

Topics

ADRIFT: Part 3 - Charles Bolden on Vimeo
NASA agrees to work with SpaceX on orbital refueling technology | Ars Technica
The SLS rocket may have curbed development of on-orbit refueling for a decade | Ars Technica
SpaceX’s Starship prototype has taken flight for the first time | Ars Technica
Elon Musk will update the status of Starship development on August 24 | Ars Technica
Christopher Columbus Kraft, NASA’s legendary flight director, has died | Ars Technica

Picks

Is SpaceX's Raptor engine the king of rocket engines? - YouTube
The Astronaut Maker: How One Mysterious Engineer Ran Human Spaceflight for a Generation: Michael Cassutt: 9781613737002: Amazon.com: Books
Watch Chris Kraft raw interview | Ars Technica Video | CNE
Apollo was NASA’s biggest win — but its legacy is holding the agency back - The Verge

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