4 chapters across the catalog
NASA begins the slow rollout of the Artemis 1 moon rocket from the Vehicle Assembly Building to the launch pad at Kennedy Space Center. Officials express confidence in a November 14, 2022, launch date following previous technical setbacks. The ten-day lead time for the rollout is characterized as a marketing and public relations strategy to build anticipation for the mission.
NASA prepares for the Artemis 1 mission, the first step in a plan to return humans to the lunar surface. The hosts discuss the history of the name "Cape Canaveral" versus "Cape Kennedy" and the technical goals of the uncrewed flight, which carries dummies and a Snoopy doll to test the Orion spacecraft.
1970s Cultural Trends, CB Radios, Space Program
A comparison of 1970s cultural phenomena to modern equivalents includes the transition from CB radios to Slack and the return of the moon launch program with Artemis. Other 70s staples discussed include streetwalking prostitution, pet rocks, and the spoon-bending performances of Uri Geller.
START Treaty and Space Launch Facilities
An examination of the START Treaty suggests the agreement functions more as an arms trade and price-fixing pact than a disarmament treaty. Specific language regarding "space launch facilities" for ICBMs sparks a theory about the existence of weaponized satellites or lunar bases.
