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Off-NominalLet’s Make Space Better.Here at Off-Nominal, we've been following the demonstrations against racial inequality and police violence in the United States, Canada, and around the world with concern. These events have highlighted deep problems with how we treat each other in many domains, and space exploration is not exempt.While we have been processing this in real-time, it has become obvious that we must do our part and use our platform to speak up against these inequalities and take action to stop them. We have been engaging with our Discord community this past week to come up with a plan.2020-06-1017 minOff-Nominal30 - There’s Always Money in the VABJake and Anthony are joined by Jason Davis of The Planetary Society to talk about NASA’s human landing systems, SpaceX’s upcoming DM-2 launch, and to debate whether or not Tom Cruise will make a cool movie on the ISS.DrinksValhalla Hazy Pale Ale - Nelson Brewing Company - UntappdHopShock - SanTan Brewing Company - UntappdCa’ Rugate winery - Wine DOC VenetoTopicsOffNominal - TwitchOff-Nominal - YouTubeEpisode 30 - There’s Always Money in the VAB - YouTubeOff-Nominal 09 - Randomly Throwing Money Out Into the Cosmos | Off-NominalOff-Nominal 24 - Jim-Adjacent | Off-NominalThe Jim Bridenstine Fan Club...2020-05-191h 09Off-Nominal29 - Go Full GoldinJake and Anthony take on a long-standing debate: worm or meatball? The NASA Worm is back, so in honor of that, we talk about our most and least favorite logos in space, including missions, organizations, and companies. And some Soviet propaganda.DrinksDarn Putin - Platform Beer Company - UntappdSuper Cluster Ale 2020 - Lagunitas Brewing Company - UntappdEspresso Stout - Steamworks Brewing Company - UntappdTopicsoffnominal - TwitchEpisode T+153: Boeing to Refly Starliner Uncrewed Test, While SpaceX Crew Plans Firm Up - Main Engine Cut OffOff-Nominal on Twitter: "pre-game poll" / TwitterThe Worm is...2020-04-141h 21Off-Nominal28 - Don’t Sneeze in Their Mouths!Jake and Anthony are joined by fellow space podcaster Brendan Bryne for a self-quarantine edition of the show. Jake developed a new bit for this grab bag episode with talk of Schrödinger’s Gateway, SpaceX’s DM-2, and a whole bunch more, including (obviously) COVID-19 and its impact on space. Also how Brendan’s cat almost ruined OSIRIS-REx.DrinksMoon Boots - Sideward Brewing Co. - UntappdSip of Sunshine - Lawson's Finest Liquids - UntappdCorona Extra - Grupo Modelo - UntappdTopicsoffnominal - TwitchNASA takes Gateway off the critical path for 2024 lunar return...2020-03-171h 09
Main Engine Cut OffT+136: Starship to GTO, SSO from FloridaA few bits of follow-up on Starship to GTO, the Bridenstine-Musk show at SpaceX HQ, and flying to polar orbits from Florida.Meetup alert! Sunday, October 20, 2019 in Washington, DC. Hang out with me, Jake, and a ton of amazing people of space the night before IAC 2019 kicks off. Details at events.offnominal.space.This episode of Main Engine Cut Off is brought to you by 39 executive producers—Kris, Pat, Matt, Jorge, Brad, Ryan, Nadim, Peter, Donald, Lee, Chris, Warren, Bob, Russell, John, Moritz, Joel, Jan, David, Grant, Mike, David, Mints, Joonas, Robb, Tim Dodd the Ev...2019-10-1217 minMain Engine Cut OffT+135: Jake Robins on StarshipJake Robins, host of WeMartians and my co-host on Off-Nominal, joins me for Part 2 of our conversation about SpaceX’s 2019 Starship update. Part 1 can be found over on WeMartians.Meetup alert! Sunday, October 20, 2019 in Washington, DC. Hang out with me, Jake, and a ton of amazing people of space the night before IAC 2019 kicks off. Details at events.offnominal.space.This episode of Main Engine Cut Off is brought to you by 39 executive producers—Kris, Pat, Matt, Jorge, Brad, Ryan, Nadim, Peter, Donald, Lee, Chris, Warren, Bob, Russell, John, Moritz, Joel, Jan, David, Grant, Mike, Davi...2019-10-0831 minOff-NominalMeet us at IAC 2019!Jake predictably apologizes for Canadian Thanksgiving, and we’ve got some IAC business to discuss.Upcoming meetup! Hang out with Jake, Anthony, and other fellow Anomalies in Washington, DC on October 20! Details at events.offnominal.space.Listen to Jake and Anthony on WeMartians and Main Engine Cut Off.
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Off-Nominal23 - What is the protocol for this?Jake and Anthony talk about their plans for IAC 2019, Chandrayaan-2, Starhopper, KSP 2, and the special place that Jake secretly holds in your space-loving heart.Upcoming meetup! Hang out with Jake, Anthony, and other fellow Anomalies in Washington, DC on October 20! Details at events.offnominal.space.DrinksNew Shepard Pale - Airways Brewing Company - UntappdPre-Flight Pils - Airways Brewing Company - UntappdSpace Force Double IPA - Eight & Sand Beer Co. - UntappdTopicsIAC Meetup! Sunday, October 20 - Off-Nominal EventsChandrayaan-2 | The Planetary SocietyWhy stowaway creatures on the Moon confound international space law...2019-09-171h 02Off-Nominal22 - The Dark LordEric Berger of Ars Technica joins Jake and Anthony to talk about his recent trip to Boca Chica for Starhopper’s first hop, propellant depots, NASA policy, Artemis, and the passing of his friend, Chris Kraft.
Upcoming meetup! Hang out with Jake, Pat (creator of RocketLaunch.Live), and other fellow Anomalies in Kent, WA on August 31! Details at events.offnominal.space.
Drinks
Shiner Bock - Spoetzl Brewery - Untappd
Liberty Bell Ringer DIPA - Victory Brewing Company - Untappd
Pale Ale - Steamworks Brewing Company - Untappd
Topics
ADRIFT: Part 3 - Charles Bo...2019-08-061h 03Off-Nominal20 - People Doin’ It, Right?Chris Gebhardt of NASASpaceflight joins Jake and Anthony to talk about space media in modern pop culture, the way its made and received, and what stands the test of time.
Upcoming meetup! Hang out with Jake and other fellow Anomalies in Kent, WA on June 29! Details at events.offnominal.space.
Drinks
Orion 1-1 - Smugglers’ Trail Caskworks - Untappd
The legendary triple distilled Irish whiskey - Tullamore DEW
Sunshine Pils - Tröegs Independent Brewing - Untappd
Topics & Picks
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The Expanse (TV Se...2019-06-181h 31