Physical Econ Report

Physical Economy and Technology Report for August 14, 2024

Today's report covers ongoing work on space technology, fusion and fission technologies, water management, 3D-printed home construction, and reports on consequences of Biden's depression policies.

Michael James Carr Aug 14, 2024

Physical Economy and Technology Report for August 14, 2024 — (Aug. 2, 2024) NASA astronaut and Boeing Crew Flight Test Pilot Suni Williams uses a HAM radio and talks to students from Banda Aceh, Indonesia, answering their questions about life in space and other space related subjects aboard the International Space Station. Photo: NASA Johnson / Flickr

Posts in today's report:

Video Update from NASA SpaceFlight on SpaceX, Starship 30, & Starbase
Axiom Space's Fourth Private Astronaut Crew Begins Training in Houston, Texas
Firefly Aerospace Sets Record for Quick Launch
A Tour of Stoke Space
Interesting Engineering Reports: Microwave Heating Key to Smaller, Efficient Tokamaks
Fusion Industry Association Points out China's Advantages in Pursuit of Commercial Fusion
Westinghouse Develops Safer, Long-lasting Uranium Fuel Pellets for Nuclear Plants
A Tour of the French Nuclear Reprocessing Facility
"California Water and Infrastructure Report": California Can Return to Water Abundance
World's Largest 3D-printed Neighborhood Nears Completion in Texas
More Layoffs Ahead for Freight-related Companies Across U.S.

Video Update from NASA SpaceFlight on SpaceX, Starship 30, & Starbase

SpaceX teams are working on the thermal protection system of Starship 30, adding extra tiles. At the same time, Ship 30 is ready to fly and is awaiting FAA approval. SpaceX is requesting FAA approval for an increased number launches of Starship from Starbase– up to 25 launches per year from the currently approved 5 launches.

A report on the third generation Raptor Engine for the Starship/Superheavy rocket system.

Axiom Space's Fourth Private Astronaut Crew Begins Training in Houston, Texas

Axiom Space just named the crew for its AX-4 mission that will fly to the ISS. Crew members include a pilot from India , mission specialists from Poland and Hungry, and former NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson, as commander. Whitson currently holds the record among American astronauts and among women for spending the most time in space: 675 days.