Failure To Launch

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Dive into the world of satellite operations as a software engineer from Germany shares insights on the complexities of coordinating diverse systems in space. Discover the challenges of atmospheric drag and space debris while learning about innovative solutions like hyperspectral imaging. The discussion highlights the critical Launch and Early Orbit Phase, emphasizing machine learning's role in satellite management. Mixed with humor, the talk also covers the dual-use nature of technology, collaborations in European space exploration, and even a quirky small hopping robot!

Expedition Packing List. Food: 200 lb / Sledge: 150 lb / Science Equipment: 50 lb / Bear Meat: 12,000 lb. Today, Quinn and Chris are joined by Joe Kassabian, host of the Lions Led By Donkeys podcast to talk about a Victorian aerospace disaster: S A Andrée's attempt to reach the North Pole by balloon. Follow Joe here! Support Failure To Launch on Patreon and unlock bonus content! Sources: - The Ice Balloon: S. A. Andrée and the Heroic Age of Arctic Exploration, Alec Wilkinson Theme song provided by DJ Danarchy

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Nicholas Slayton, a Tarkovsky expert, returns to dissect the 1972 sci-fi classic Solaris. Together, they dive into its profound psychological themes and artistic techniques, showcasing how Tarkovsky's vision sets the film apart from its lesser adaptations. The conversation humorously explores identity through the character Chris and critiques the ethical dilemmas involving doppelgangers. They also reflect on the haunting beauty of the film's visuals and the complex interplay of love and grief, making a compelling case for Solaris as a cornerstone of cinematic art.

If you were a cosmonaut and you knew you were about to die, why wouldn't you announce your last words in a comedy Italian accent? Quinn, Chris, and Other Chris are joined by Jake Rockatansky (@RealRockatansky) of the QAA podcast to talk about the Lost Cosmonaut conspiracy theory, how it has evolved over the decades, and the Italian brothers most responsible for inventing it. Support FTL on Patreon and unlock bonus content! Sources: Phantoms of Space, James Oberg http://www.svengrahn.pp.se/trackind/Torre/TorreB.html Related viewing: the dumb conspiracy short film I made everyone watch Music by DJ Danarchy

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The first Romanian in space never set out to be a cosmonaut. He just loved to fly. Today, we're talking about Dumitru Prunariu, his unlikely path to space, and how he ran afoul of Nicolae and Elena Ceausescu, Romania's dictator duo. Support FTL through Patreon and unlock bonus content! Sources: Interkosmos: The Eastern Bloc's Early Space Program, Bert Vis & Colin Burgess Music by DJ Danarchy

The first man to walk on the Moon was nearly spun to death three years before Apollo 11. We're back and talking with space engineer Scott about Gemini 8, the first orbital docking between two spacecraft and how it went horribly wrong. Support FTL through Patreon and unlock bonus content! Sources: - On the Shoulders of Titans: A History of Project Gemini - Gemini 8: The First Docking in Space, Drew LePage Music by DJ Danarchy

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