Tesla's New Batteries, SLS's First Light, Virgin Orbit goes Orbital - Ep 117

Tesla's New Batteries, SLS's First Light, Virgin Orbit goes Orbital - Ep 117

Author: Joe Scott, Tim Dodd and Ben Sullins January 22, 2021 Duration: 1:54:37

Joe, Tim, and Ben talk about Starship SN9's impending launch, Elon's ridiculous wealth, and Tesla sales numbers





Read more from the articles we referenced:


SLS lights all of its engines for the first time - https://youtu.be/ELHOXi2t3lk

https://blogs.nasa.gov/artemis/2021/01/19/green-run-update-data-and-inspections-indicate-core-stage-in-good-condition/


Starliner requalified and will fly Q1 - https://spaceflightnow.com/2021/01/18/boeing-making-progress-on-starliner-software-for-test-flight-in-march/


SpaceX Starlink launch broke records! - https://youtu.be/84Nct_Q9Lqw

https://everydayastronaut.com/starlink-16-falcon-9-block-5/


AND available in the UK too! - https://www.cnbc.com/amp/2021/01/20/spacex-expands-starlink-public-beta-test-to-canada-united-kingdom.html


Rocket Lab launches number 18 - https://youtu.be/NQyNuF-Du7c


Tesla cranking up battery production - Job posting - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zB8_HbrxUi8&feature=emb_title


Giga Berlin Approval - https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-4680-battery-factory-worlds-largest-giga-berlin-approved/


Autopilot Avoids Moose - https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-model-s-real-life-moose-test-video/


Electrek honeycomb battery pack - https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-4680-battery-cell-production-elon-musk-alien-dreadnought/


Starship SN9 keeps us waiting - https://youtu.be/nqkE8Q5e2d8


Virgin Orbit reaches orbit!!! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yrx2PBzeRdU

https://twitter.com/Virgin_Orbit/status/1350933162398986240?s=20


#whydonttheyjust by @green_airplane - https://twitter.com/Green_Airplane/status/1351668084940173312


Corona Satellites - https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/05/science/corona-satellites-environment.html


Microbial life in Canadian Mine - https://www.the-scientist.com/news-opinion/microbial-life-discovered-deep-in-canadian-mine-66333







Every week, Joe Scott, Tim Dodd, and Ben Sullins gather to try and make sense of the breakneck speed at which our world is changing. Their conversation, captured in Our Ludicrous Future, isn't just a rundown of headlines; it's a deep, often humorous dive into the real-world implications of the technologies that feel like they're leaping from science fiction into our daily lives. You'll hear them unpack the latest from pioneers like SpaceX and Tesla, debate the ambitions of ventures like Neuralink and The Boring Company, and connect the dots between these innovations. The result is a grounded yet wildly speculative look at what's coming next. This podcast thrives on the hosts' shared obsession and distinct perspectives, turning complex topics into accessible and engaging discussions. Tuning in feels like sitting in on a fascinating conversation between friends who are equally excited and bewildered by the trajectory we're on, offering listeners a thoughtful compass for navigating our increasingly ludicrous tomorrow.
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