
About this episode
Rocket Lab to boost investments in the US to expand semiconductor manufacturing capacity and provide supply chain security for space-grade solar cells and electro-optical sensors for national security space missions. Rocket Lab celebrated the 70th Electron mission this weekend. NASA’s SpaceX 33rd commercial resupply mission docked with the International Space Station, and more.
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Our guest today is Brandon Karpf, friend of the show, founder of T-Minus Space Daily, and cybersecurity expert.
Selected Reading
Rocket Lab Announces Expanded U.S. Investments for National Security Programs and Semiconductor Manufacturing
Rocket Lab Successfully Launches 70th Electron Mission
NASA Science, Cargo Launch on 33rd SpaceX Resupply Mission to Station
SpaceX X Update on Starship
Blue Origin X Updates on NS-35
China sets record with 3,100°C tungsten alloy heating in space - CGTN
NASA Sounding Rocket Mission Targeting Aug. 25 Launch Attempt
Ready for takeoff: How edge AI is redefining in-space operations - Latent AI
KSAT Launches Hyper: Orbiting Ground Stations to Reduce Latency for Faster Access to Actionable Data
Aalyria Achieves Laser Comms Breakthrough - Tectonic Defense
NASA Shares Final Contenders for Artemis II Moon Mascot Design Contest
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