Today on The RedMars Podcast, AstroJake dives headfirst into the chaos surrounding the NS-31 launch and the wild takes floating around online. I react to videos from Brett Cooper, Benny Johnson (The Benny Show), and Candid Truth—fact-checking, debunking, and breaking down all the misinformation they've been spreading about the mission.Was the launch fake? Did they even watch the launch? Or read a single mission brief? Spoiler: nope. This was a podcast I wasn’t planning on doing... but after seeing just how off the mark some of these takes were, I had to step in.If you want real facts, actual science, and a few laughs while we set the record straight, this is the episode for you. Strap in—it's time for a reality check, RedMars style.

In this episode of The RedMars Podcast, we’re going full Moon mode! 🌕💥

Join AstroJake as we dig into the wild world of ISRU – In-Situ Resource Utilization – and how it’s shaping the future of space exploration. We're talking about turning Moon dirt into power systems! Yep, you heard that right.

From NASA's big push to use local resources in space, to Blue Origin’s Blue Alchemist program literally cooking up solar panels from lunar soil simulant, we explore how these technologies could power a future Moon base and even support long-term missions to Mars.

Plus, Jake shares some behind-the-scenes insight into his own Masters Capstone project – a concept for a Lunar Prospecting Mission designed to hunt down the Moon’s hidden treasures.

If you're into space tech, Moon missions, or just love the idea of making stuff from Moon dust, this episode is a must-listen. Hit play and blast off with us! 🚀

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In this episode, AstroJake explores the ExoMars Rover’s mission to search for signs of past life beneath the Martian surface. We also discuss StarLab and the Hilton Hotel in space, the upcoming 2027 test of nuclear rocket propulsion, and the future of space travel. The main topic dives into DSOC (Deep Space Optical Communications) and how laser technology is changing deep space communication. Plus, AstroJake does a live demo on how AI can help you get started with your own Arduino projects, showing how AI is a powerful learning tool for makers and engineers.