The Modern Space Race

Welcome to The Modern Space Race — your front-row seat to humanity’s greatest leap into the stars. Every Friday , we bring you the most important, fascinating, and up-to-date space news from around the globe: from Starship test launches at Starbase and NASA’s Artemis missions , to new rocket technologies , international space policy , and the latest discoveries from Mars, the Moon, and beyond . Then, join us every Wednesday for our listener-favorite Q&A episodes , where we answer your most burning questions about space exploration , orbital mechanics , astronaut life , private spaceflight , planetary science , and everything in between. Whether you're a student, a lifelong space geek, an engineer, or just someone curious about w

The Modern Space Race is a news podcast hosted by Jacob Lab, with 48 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Jacob Lab hosts The Modern Space Race, a news show with 48 episodes published.

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  Episode #46

  [Q&A] Update on Nasa Artemis Missions, When will Space Tourism be Cheaper, Whose Leading the Space Race

  Aug 6, 202518 minS1

  <p>The space race isn’t just between nations anymore—it’s a global sprint involving private companies, new technologies, and bold ambitions. In this Q&A episode, we answer 10 of the most pressing and popular questions about the modern space race in 2025:</p>When will we return to the Moon?Is SpaceX really going to Mars?Who’s building the next space station?What’s happening with China, India, and Russia?Is space tourism legit or just billionaire hype?<p>We dive into rocket launches, space tech breakthroughs, satellite drama, and what the future holds for humanity beyond Earth. Whether yo...

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  Episode #45

  Weekly Space News: Starship 36 Explodes During Static Fire and NASA’s Budget Cuts Threaten Space Science

  Jun 23, 202541 minS1

  <p>Since early 2025, NASA faces severe budget cuts under the Trump administration, with a proposed 47% reduction to its Science Mission Directorate that could cancel 41 missions—including the Mars Sample Return—and slash its workforce to historic lows, sparking fears of lost scientific leadership and a brain drain. Meanwhile, SpaceX continues to accelerate its launch pace, successfully deploying dozens of Starlink satellites with reusable Falcon 9 rockets, marking a milestone 500th flight, underscoring a stark contrast between NASA’s struggles and private sector momentum in space access.</p><p><br /></p><p>This is also our longest episode by far! Which also means...

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  Episode #44

  Jared Isaccman Will No Longer be NASA Administrator - Weekly Space News

  Jun 8, 202510 minS1

  <p>In late May and early June 2025, the space industry saw major developments: the FAA opened an investigation into SpaceX’s Starship Flight 9 upper stage failure; ESA detailed plans for its Ramses mission to asteroid Apophis; Blue Origin completed its 12th human spaceflight; Rocket Lab launched a new Earth-observing satellite; and SpaceX executed three Starlink missions while preparing rapid Starship iteration for future Mars ambitions. Political shifts affected NASA leadership as President Trump withdrew Jared Isaacman’s nomination amid a proposed $6B budget cut.</p><p><br /></p><p>Welcome to The Modern Space Race! Thank you so much for list...

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  Episode #43

  Starship Flight 9 and Budget Cuts Affect Important Research - Weekly Space News

  May 30, 20258 minS1

  <p>The Trump administration’s proposed NOAA budget cuts threaten critical satellite-based pollution studies just as satellite re-entries surge—especially from SpaceX's Starlink. Meanwhile, global space activity intensifies with SpaceX Starlink launches, China’s Tianwen-2 asteroid mission, Blue Origin’s space tourism flight, and Starship Flight 9’s pivotal test ends in very partial success.</p><p>Welcome to The Modern Space Race! Thank you so much for listening, I really appreciate it! It would be an immense help if you would rate the podcast and share it with your friends if you enjoyed!</p><p><br /></p><p>I also have an Es...

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  Episode #42

  Starship Flight 9 and a Lot More! Weekly Space News

  May 27, 202524 minS1

  <p>In this episode, we cover a flurry of major spaceflight activity from May 10 to May 20, including SpaceX's record-setting Starlink launches, the return of a 1972 Soviet Venus lander, the ESA’s groundbreaking Proba-3 mission, China's growing satellite fleet, the FAA’s greenlight for Starship Flight 9, and the return of Varda's W-3 capsule. We also explore launches by Rocket Lab, ISRO, Galactic Energy, and LandSpace, alongside budget uncertainty for NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope. Plus, in the first part of the episode, we reflect on the outcomes and lessons from Starship Flight 9.</p><br><p>Welcome to The Modern Space...

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