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T+23: SpaceX Mars Architecture Initial Reactions
T+23: SpaceX Mars Architecture Initial Reactions
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58 minutes
Released:
Sep 28, 2016
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Podcast episode
Description
Elon Musk took the stage at the IAC this week and unveiled SpaceX’s architecture for their planetary exploration and colonization plans. Jake from WeMartians and I discuss our initial reactions to and takeaways from the event.
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IAC - International Astronautical Congress | September 26th - 30th 2016 Guadalajara, Mexico
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WeMartians | Follow humanity's journey to Mars
Mars | SpaceX
Making Humans a Multiplanetary Species - YouTube
Full Presentation Slides (PDF)
IAC - International Astronautical Congress | September 26th - 30th 2016 Guadalajara, Mexico
Email feedback to anthony@mainenginecutoff.com
Follow @WeHaveMECO
Support Main Engine Cut Off on Patreon
Released:
Sep 28, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (100)
T+5: Space Stations Around the Moon and Mars, ExoMars 2016, and China’s Momentum in Space: Orbital ATK and Lockheed Martin unveiled proposals for space stations around the [Moon by 2020](https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2016/05/orbital-atk-cislunar-habitat-missions-sls-orion), and [Mars by 2028](http://www.spaceflightinsider.com/organizations/lockheed-martin-organizations/lockheed-martin-outlines-plan-to-send-humans-to-mars-orbit-by-2028/). ExoMars 2016 completed a [functionality analysis test](https://www.thalesgroup.com/en/worldwide/space/press-release/thales-alenia-space-built-exomars-spacecraft-completes-functionality) ahead of its October arrival at Mars. China revealed plans for [its third space station](http://www.spaceflightinsider.com/missions/human-spaceflight/china-reveals-design-planned-tiangong-3-space-station/), and is set to [launch a new rocket](http://spaceflightnow.com/2016/05/18/china-to-debut-new-rocket-and-spaceport-next-month), with a new spacecraft, from a new lau by Main Engine Cut Off