This week we have a triple header of space topics! We start by highlighting a potential end of year maiden launch of Blue Origin's New Glenn heavy-lift rocket, and our thoughts on the selection of Jared Isaacman as the pick as the next NASA Administrator. We share some NASA history, discuss Jared's background in commercial spaceflight, and his potential influence on NASA's future direction. We also share an AG3Dprinting Lab update for our recently successful JWST Model - 3D printed in three colors, and is now available in our Etsy Shop at ag3dprinting.etsy.com!

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Topics:

Blue Origin, New Glenn, maiden launch, NASA Administrator, Jared Isaacman, SpaceX comparison, reusable rockets, payload capacity, 3D printing, Part Detective, James Webb Telescope, multi-color printing, Space Force, commercial space, space policy

Sources:

Ars Technica Article on Jared Isaacman
https://spaceflightnow.com/2024/12/12/jared-isaacman-makes-first-public-remarks-since-nomination-for-nasa-administrator/

Ars Technica Article on Blue Origin's New Glenn
https://arstechnica.com/space/2024/12/intrigue-swirls-as-blue-origin-races-toward-year-end-deadline-for-new-glenn/

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Escaping Gravity: My Quest to Transform NASA and Launch a New Space Age by Lori Garver
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SpaceX: Elon Musk and the Final Frontier by Brad Bergan
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Timestamps:

00:00 Intro, End of the Year Gratitude, Episode Topics
03:17 Blue Origin's New Glenn Rocket and Space Industry Updates
11:58 Blue Origin's Maiden Launch and Industry Challenges
12:51 AG3D Lab Update: 3D Printed JWST
22:44 NASA's New Administrator: Jared Isaacman
35:35 Thoughts: New Horizons, NASA Social 2015, Defending NASA Programs
43:16 The Future of NASA and Space Industry

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Here's to building a fantastic future - and continued progress in Space (and humanity)!
Spread Love, Spread Science

Alex G. Orphanos

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