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• The Road to NASA Administrator | Jared Isaacman Passes Senate Committee AGAIN

  Jared Isaacman, previously chosen as the President's pick for NASA Administrator in March 2025, faced the Senate committee hearing AGAIN to discuss his qualifications and potential conflicts of interest before leading the American Space Program. The past year of delay was due to political nonsense, leaving NASA without leadership that whole time. Mr. Isaacman is an entrepreneur, 2 mission astronaut commander, philanthropist, and father who has a unique leadership style. He returned to the Senate Committee sharper than ever! We listen in on the live Senate Committee meeting for some Q&A and talk about the state of NASA. Not to mention, how much NASA is in need of clear leadership and direction after almost a year of delay. Today In Space is PRO-Jared! Go get 'em Rook! As of December 9th, 2025 - Mr. Isaacman has passed the Senate Committee and is on to full Senate Vote! Enjoy this bit of LIVE hangout from the past week We'd love to hear what you think in the comments or by emailing us at [email protected]. Make sure to follow us on social media - you can find links to everything by going to stan.store/ag3dlabs. Timestamps: 00:00 Jared Isaacman's Nomination and Background  01:58 Senate Committee Hearing: Jared Isaacman's Testimony  03:36 Political Influence on Economic Data  06:38 Critical Mineral Supply Chain and Defense Industrial Base  11:12 Elon Musk and Financial Ties  18:01 NASA's Role in Supersonic Flight and Space Diplomacy  22:01 Support for Science and Earth Observation Data  26:18 Agriculture Data and Space Medicine 29:41 Access to NASA Data for Researchers w/ Private Partners? 32:53 Digital Trade and Cross-Border Data Flows We'd like to thank our sponsors: AG3D Printing (go to ag3d-printing.com to learn more & start 3D printing today!) Today In Space Merch: James Webb Space Telescope Model (3DPrinted) https://ag3dprinting.etsy.com/listing/1839142903 SpaceX Starship-Inspired Rocket Pen (3DPrinted) https://ag3dprinting.etsy.com/listing/1602850640 Support the podcast: • Buy a 3D printed gift from our shop - http://ag3dprinting.etsy.com  • Get a free quote on your next 3D printing project at http://ag3d-printing.com • Donate at todayinspace.net

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• NASA & Interstellar 3I-ATLAS | Recap w/ My Thoughts & Press Q&A

  We went live for the NASA broadcast of the release of images of the Interplanetary "comet" 3I-Atlas, which was delayed due to the government shutdown. As the cultural curiosity surrounding 3I-ATLAS went viral during the poorly timed government shutdown, it was a unique opportunity for NASA to do what it does best. Share data and spend a little more time with the actual experts to explore that curiosity and dig deeper into what we found.  Unfortunately, it feels as though the government shutdown and funding cuts proposed by the current President's cabinet was more of an influence on this 3I-ATLAS review than curiosity was. If you wanted to know how I feel about this you can rewatch it live.  Two major themes for me: - Don't be an intellectual bully. There are curious people out there who are not trolling you (NASA). Talk to those people without demeaning their curiosity - The definition of a "Comet" is vague and outdated. Just like Pluto needed to be reclassified as a dwarf planet, we need a better term for these icy objects.  Would love to know what you think! Let us know in the comments below or email us at todayinspacepodcast @ gmail.com Timestamps:  00:00 Initial Thoughts before NASA's Image Reveal Event  04:31 Some Context and Observations of 3I Atlas  11:45 Q&A Session with Press and Scientific Insights 14:01 Alien Hypothesis and Scientific Evidence 36:07 Scientific Goals and Future Observations  36:20 Processing and Release of Images  39:06 Orbital Dynamics and Non-Gravitational Accelerations 39:24 Public Engagement and Citizen Science  40:00 Alex's Final Thoughts on the definition of a "comet" and power of science communication We'd like to thank our sponsors: AG3D Printing (go to ag3d-printing.com to learn more & start 3D printing today!) Today In Space Merch: James Webb Space Telescope Model (3DPrinted) https://ag3dprinting.etsy.com/listing/1839142903 SpaceX Starship-Inspired Rocket Pen (3DPrinted) https://ag3dprinting.etsy.com/listing/1602850640 Support the podcast: • Buy a 3D printed gift from our shop - http://ag3dprinting.etsy.com  • Get a free quote on your next 3D printing project at http://ag3d-printing.com • Donate at todayinspace.net

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• BEST Moments from Blue Origin New Glenn Launch & Landing | NASA ESCAPADE Mission to Mars

  We were LIVE hanging out for the 2nd launch of Blue Origin's New Glenn - this episode is a compilation of the best moments from launch, including the audio and sounds of launch, landing, and pure success from Team Blue. Make sure to follow us online and hang out in the chat in the future! Come hang, Ask questions, and let's all learn more and have a blast watching the Next Space Culture Moment LIVE Are you a big New Glenn or Blue Origin Fan? Check out our Blue Origin New Glenn-inspired Rocket Pen (3DPrinted) https://ag3dprinting.etsy.com/listing/1859644348   Timestamps: 00:00 New Glenn Launch and Blue Origin's Achievements 02:25 Live Stream and Launch Preparations 03:27 NASA's ESCAPADE Mission and Its Importance 08:55 Challenges and Significance of the Launch 10:51 Countdown and Launch Sequence  23:44 Post-Launch Updates and Analysis 24:58 Blue Origin's Future and Reusability 31:53 Conclusion and Final Thoughts We'd like to thank our sponsors: AG3D Printing (go to ag3d-printing.com to learn more & start 3D printing today!) Today In Space Merch: James Webb Space Telescope Model (3DPrinted) https://ag3dprinting.etsy.com/listing/1839142903 SpaceX Starship-Inspired Rocket Pen (3DPrinted) https://ag3dprinting.etsy.com/listing/1602850640 Support the podcast: • Buy a 3D printed gift from our shop - http://ag3dprinting.etsy.com  • Get a free quote on your next 3D printing project at http://ag3d-printing.com • Donate at todayinspace.net  

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• 3D Printing & Making Parts for Space Applications! Xometry's Mike Cavalieri & Greg Paulsen

  We are joined by experts from Xometry, a company that many engineer's have grabbed instant quotes & custom parts on demand with CNC machining, 3D printing, and more. This week, we are joined by Mike Cavalieri and Greg Paulsen - both leaders at Xometry. Our guests are experts in rapid prototyping to full production and have helped big Space Companies like SpaceX, Blue Origin, NASA, and more when they need a reliable machine shop to make parts for space applications.  We discuss their origin stories, how 3D Printing can be helpful in Space applications, and what kinds of parts have been made for Aerospace. While they can't get too into the specifics, we get a great deep dive into how Xometry plays a big role in helping customers find unique advantages with 3D printing. We also discuss big topics like Manufacturing in America, and how platforms like Xometry can help skilled machine shops in the US find customers using their powerful tools and data. When AI is combined with their skilled experts in many manufacturing methods, you get a powerful web of part makers and consumers that can help fill the gap on the feast or famine that is manufacturing. Please check out https://www.xometry.com/ to learn more Thank you to both Mike & Greg for joining us and sharing so much with us about what it takes to make parts for Aerospace in 3D printing but also many other traditional techniques. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction and Origin Stories 03:58 Challenges in 3D Printing and Prototyping 09:17 Global Operations and Time Zone Management 11:31 Additive Manufacturing in Space Applications 16:15 Assisting US Machine Shops, Vetting Suppliers, and Quality Control 30:22 More Applications for 3D Printing In Space 47:53 Digital Manufacturing and Marketplace Dynamics 48:46 Education and Training in Manufacturing 50:41 Future of Additive Manufacturing and AI We'd like to thank our sponsors: AG3D Printing (go to ag3d-printing.com to learn more & start 3D printing today!) Today In Space Merch: James Webb Space Telescope Model (3DPrinted) https://ag3dprinting.etsy.com/listing/1839142903 SpaceX Starship-Inspired Rocket Pen (3DPrinted) https://ag3dprinting.etsy.com/listing/1602850640 Blue Origin New Glenn-inspired Rocket Pen (3DPrinted) https://ag3dprinting.etsy.com/listing/1859644348 Support the podcast: • Buy a 3D printed gift from our shop - http://ag3dprinting.etsy.com  • Get a free quote on your next 3D printing project at http://ag3d-printing.com • Donate at todayinspace.net

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• SpaceX Starship Flight 11 Launch & Reentry | Launch Hangout - Best Moments

  Catch the latest on SpaceX's Starship Development with Flight 11! This video is a compilation of the launch and reentry of both the Super Heavy Booster and Starship S38. If you are looking for a fun launch hangout for Starship Flight 11 - here's the best of from our live stream during the launch. We'd like to thank our sponsors: AG3D Printing (go to ag3d-printing.com to learn more & start 3D printing today!) Today In Space Merch: James Webb Space Telescope Model (3DPrinted) https://ag3dprinting.etsy.com/listing/1839142903 SpaceX Starship-Inspired Rocket Pen (3DPrinted) https://ag3dprinting.etsy.com/listing/1602850640 Blue Origin New Glenn-inspired Rocket Pen (3DPrinted) https://ag3dprinting.etsy.com/listing/1859644348 Support the podcast: • Buy a 3D printed gift from our shop - ag3dprinting.etsy.com • Get a free quote on your next 3D printing project at ag3d-printing.com • Donate at todayinspace.net

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