New Glenn’s Debut and Space Law Loopholes: A New Era in Space Exploration

Simply Space

Join us as we explore Blue Origin's upcoming New Glenn rocket launch, a pivotal moment in private space exploration. We also delve into the legal challenges of lunar exploration as the US and China race to the Moon, and uncover the mysteries of a rare 'cosmic pearls' galaxy alignment. Plus, we discuss the growing threat of space debris after a massive piece crashes in Kenya. Discover the future of space travel and the pressing issues shaping our cosmic endeavors.
Sources:
https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/blue-origin-ready-to-launch-1st-new-glenn-rocket
https://theconversation.com/as-the-us-and-china-race-to-the-moon-these-loopholes-in-space-law-could-cause-conflict-243577
https://www.space.com/dwarf-galaxies-cosmic-pearls-lambda-cold-dark-matter
https://www.livescience.com/space/massive-piece-of-space-junk-crashes-into-village-in-kenya-and-officials-still-have-no-idea-where-it-came-from
Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:44) Blue Origin is expected to launch its 1st New Glenn rocket next week, but when?
(00:03:39) As the US and China race to the Moon, these loopholes in space law could cause conflict
(00:07:08) Rare string of 'cosmic pearls' dance together in the universe
(00:10:26) Massive piece of space junk crashes into village in Kenya — and officials still have no idea where it came from