A Bold Vision for NASA

In the latest episode of "This Week In Space," hosts Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik welcome Terry Virts, a seasoned astronaut and potential Senate candidate. Virts advocates for a significant reevaluation of NASA, sharing his insights as a former astronaut who has closely monitored the agency's evolution.

From Orbit to Politics

Joining the ranks of distinguished political astronauts like John Glenn and Mark Kelly, Virts aims to bring his unique perspective to Congress. With experience on the Space Shuttle and the International Space Station, he has valuable insights into the challenges facing NASA today.

NASA's Future on the Table

During the conversation, Virts dives into crucial topics including NASA’s budget and the ambitious Artemis program, which aims to return humans to the Moon. Having worked with the SLS rocket program in 2011, his views are not just theoretical but grounded in experience.

Space News Highlights

This episode packs in various space-related headlines: Ukraine’s recent actions against a Russian military radio telescope, China's burgeoning space program poised to rival that of the U.S., and jaw-dropping new imagery revealing significant changes in the universe's first-ever photographed black hole. Plus, mark your calendars for the partial solar eclipse on September 21!

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Curious about what the new age of space exploration entails? Tune in each Friday as Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik delve into everything from lunar missions to Mars exploration on "This Week In Space." Don’t miss out on the deep dives into the cosmos—subscribe now!

Extra Perks and Opportunities

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