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Hi it’s me Tim Dodd the @Everyday Astronaut! I got a chance to sit inside the updated Model X and play with some of its cool new features like the yoke, the screen and the rear screen. It definitely felt like the future! #Tesla #plaid

Joe, Tim, and Ben talk Starship SN15 landing, a real jetpack, the James Webb satellite’s final tests before launch, and the reason the Our Ludicrous Podcast is ending.

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0:00 – Intro
12:32 – Why OLF is ending
32:03- Starship SN15 Lands
49:04 – Spacex gets NASA Lunar Lander contract
1:01:43 – Real Life Iron Man
1:07:26 – #whydonttheyjust
1:26:03 – Tesla Semi RV concept
1:33:08 – Our Ludicrous Future Predictions

Read more from the articles we referenced:

SN15 – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htnG_mABtSQ&t=26342s

Might try to refly SN15 soon

— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) May 7, 2021

When can we Camperize the Tesla Semi – https://vanlifer.com/blogs/news/tesla-semi-campervan-concept-introducing-the-vanlifer-semi-home

Tesla Semi electric motorhome concept: a zero-emission and self-driving home

SpaceX wins HLS contract! – https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/1383160370248896512?s=20
https://www.nasa.gov/press-release/as-artemis-moves-forward-nasa-picks-spacex-human-lunar-lander/

Real Iron Man suit – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=suHOLFhbwsM

James Webb Satellite preps to fly – https://www.space.com/james-webb-space-telescope-final-mirror-test

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Joe, Tim, and Ben talk about Neuralink’s success with a monkey and pong, Tesla’s driver awareness system, and new crowded activity on the ISS

0:00 – Intro
8:02 – Your Tesla is watching you
24:43 – Mars helicopter preps for takeoff
31:25 – SN15 rolls out to launchpad
44:08 – Monkey Mind Pong
56:09 – #whydonttheyjust
1:06:21 – ISS is getting crowded
1:11:05 – Falcon9 fairing loses its TPS

Read more from the articles we referenced:

Monkey MindPong – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsCul1sp4hQ

Particle Wobble – https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/07/science/particle-physics-muon-fermilab-brookhaven.html?smtyp=cur&smid=tw-nytimes

Tesla Driver Monitoring – https://electrek.co/2021/04/08/tesla-driver-monitoring-system-detect-driver-attention-real-time/

Fairing TPS is Gone – https://ourludicrousfuture.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/fairing1.png

https://ourludicrousfuture.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/fairing-boat.png

https://ourludicrousfuture.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/fairing2.png

SN15 rolls out – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2jJ0T401rtE

Starship Launch Tower – https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1380260058026532864?s=20

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Joe, Tim, and Ben talk about how no one really knows what happened to SN11, Lyft’s promise of a fully autonomous robotaxi fleet, and Boston Dynamics’ labor robot that could replace us all.

0:00 – Intro
4:56 – What happened to SN11
33:56 – Lyft/Hyundai Robotaxi Fleet
48:33 – SpaceX new Crew Dragon— observation bubble
53:55 – Inspiration4 Full Crew Announced
1:00:06 – #whydonttheyjust
1:08:34 – Virgin Galactic Inspire
1:12:08 – Mercedes-Benz EQS
1:21:10 – Boston Dynamics new labor automation robot

Read more from the articles we referenced:

Mercedes EQS Interior and Range – https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a35957077/2022-mercedes-benz-eqs-interior-revealed/

Ioniq 5 Robotaxi for Lyft – https://electrek.co/2021/03/31/hyundai-ioniq-5-electric-car-self-driving-robotaxi-fleet-lyft/

Virgin Galactic Imagine – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ox-mAh6x5mE

SN11 – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=myVvmb2dF9U&t=8401s

A high production rate solves many ills

— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) March 30, 2021

Looks like engine 2 had issues on ascent & didn’t reach operating chamber pressure during landing burn, but, in theory, it wasn’t needed.

Something significant happened shortly after landing burn start. Should know what it was once we can examine the bits later today.

— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) March 30, 2021

Next major technology rev is at SN20. Those ships will be orbit-capable with heat shield & stage separation system. Ascent success probability is high.

However, SN20+ vehicles will probably need many flight attempts to survive Mach 25 entry heating & land intact.

— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) March 30, 2021

Next major technology rev is at SN20. Those ships will be orbit-capable with heat shield & stage separation system. Ascent success probability is high.

However, SN20+ vehicles will probably need many flight attempts to survive Mach 25 entry heating & land intact.

— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) March 30, 2021

Ingenuity starts dropping and gets ready for its flight! – https://twitter.com/NASAJPL/status/1377425745958428674?s=20

We’re in the home stretch. The #MarsHelicopter has lowered all four legs and is in position to touch down on the Martian surface. Once it’s fully ready, @NASAPersevere will release it gently to the surface. https://t.co/TNCdXWcKWE pic.twitter.com/K3fqt2X2q3

— NASA JPL (@NASAJPL) March 31, 2021

Swing low, sweet helicopter…@NASAPersevere is slowly and carefully deploying the #MarsHelicopter, Ingenuity. The tech demo is currently unfolding from its stowed position and readying to safely touch down on the Martian surface. See upcoming milestones: https://t.co/TNCdXWcKWE pic.twitter.com/3AyaiHOH2k

— NASA JPL (@NASAJPL) March 30, 2021

Inspiration 4 crew announced! – https://inspiration4.com/

Bubble on Crew Dragon! – https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/1376902938635870209?s=20

Boston Dynamic unveils Stretch – https://www.theverge.com/2021/3/29/22349978/boston-dynamics-stretch-robot-warehouse-logistics

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Joe and Ben talk about Tesla’s touchscreen gear selector, Chevy’s new electric utility vehicle, and how to expand the EV charging networks

Read more from the articles we referenced:

Tesla Gear Selector – https://www.theverge.com/22348668/tesla-prnd-drive-mode-park-neutral-model-s-x-refresh

Chevy Bolt EUV – https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1131710_first-drive-review-2022-chevrolet-bolt-euv-is-a-better-bolt

The Ship that blocked the entire Suez Canal – https://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/infrastructure/a35925244/suez-canal-blocked-ever-given-ship-stuck/

Structural Masslesss Battery – https://newatlas.com/energy/carbon-fiber-structural-battery/

SpaceX rocket burns over Seattle – https://www.forbes.com/sites/ericmack/2021/03/26/spent-spacex-rocket-burns-up-over-seattle-stunning-skywatchers/

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Joe, Tim, and Ben talk about SpaceX’s new renders of Dragon XL, the Tesla FSD debate, and unknown bacteria that could help us survive in space.

0:00 – Intro
12:21 – Tesla FSD won’t drive autonomously
23:08 – Mars Perseverance Rover Noises
30:48 – Oumuamua came from another Solar System
44:24 – #whydonttheyjust
50:51 – BMW’s new i4
1:06:26 – NASA releases new renders of SpaceX Dragon XL
1:10:00 – SpaceX’s new all-purpose ship
1:14:23 – BREAKING NEWS: Rivian announces charging network
1:33:13 – VW “Battery Day” Announcements
1:37:48 – Unidentified Bacteria on ISS

Read more from the articles we referenced:

#whydonttheyjust – https://twitter.com/Nick_Someone/status/1372344322876702721

BMW i4 Specs and Photos – https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1131608_bmw-i4-first-photos-specs-for-300-mile-electric-sport-sedan-due-in-2022

Tesla FSD says FSD is Not Capable of Autonomous Driving* – https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a35785277/tesla-fsd-california-self-driving/
Listen to Perseverance driving around! – https://spaceflightnow.com/2021/03/17/perseverance-rover-records-sounds-of-driving-on-mars/

Full stack orbital Starship by July? – https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1371995012825763842?s=20

Space X has a new do-it-all boat! – https://twitter.com/spacexfleet/status/1372218863597846530?s=21

What is Oumuamua – https://phys.org/news/2021-03-scientists-extra-solar-oumuamua.html

Previously Unknown Bacteria found on ISS – https://www.sciencealert.com/four-bacterial-strains-discovered-on-the-iss-may-help-grow-better-space-plants

New pics of Dragon XL! – https://www.flickr.com/photos/nasa2explore/

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Joe, Tim, and Ben talk about what caused the SN10 explosion, Canoo’s interesting pickup EV, and possibilities of warp drive

0:00 – Intro
4:10 – SN10 Explosion Explanation
11:53 – #whydonttheyjust 1
16:44 – Starship looses its legs
30:04 – Canoo Electric Pickup
39:40 – Toyota EV
53:38 – #whydonttheyjust 2
1:09:28 – Warp Drive research

Read more from the articles we referenced:

Warp Drive white paper – https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/amp35718463/scientists-say-physical-warp-drive-is-possible/

https://www.sciencealert.com/faster-than-light-travel-is-possible-within-einstein-s-physics-astrophysicist-shows

Starship goes legless – https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1369458403248988160?s=20

SN11 Rolls Out – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOHhfe3v2KA

Elon explains SN10 explosion – https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1369382210894237705?s=20

Canoo Truck

Canoo unveils fully-electric pickup truck set for 2023

Is Toyota Making an EV Finally?

Toyota releases first teaser picture of new electric car ahead of unveiling

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Joe, Tim, and Ben talk about Starship SN10’s near perfect landing, NFTs for artists, and a new EV battery swap company

0:00 – Intro
2:49 – Starship SN10 landing
33:50 – Rocket Lab Neutron
46:26 – EV battery swap company
54:36 – NHTSA comments on Tesla Yoke
58:19 – #whydonttheyjust
1:10:18 – Crypto for music, NFTs

Read more from the articles we referenced:

Battery Swap Startup – https://electrek.co/2021/03/03/battery-startup-ample-announces-autonomous-swapping-stations/

NHTSA on Tesla Yoke – https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-yoke-steering-wheel-nhtsa-statement-march-2021/

Kings of Leon NFT album – https://www.rollingstone.com/pro/news/kings-of-leon-when-you-see-yourself-album-nft-crypto-1135192/

A Field Guide to Music’s Potential Crypto Boom

https://www.theverge.com/2021/3/1/22308075/grimes-nft-6-million-sales-nifty-gateway-warnymph?fbclid=IwAR1fWILQRDolcPub2UwMuCBmDQspJ7DcJqjzg1Q8tvKOzyNnk_-ega5pjSM

#whydonttheyjust – https://twitter.com/AirmanSam18/status/1367208616097439747

#Whydonttheyjust @Erdayastronaut @answerswithjoe https://t.co/ieNtXHWwEW pic.twitter.com/B7cVLiaOTv

— Veronica [email protected] co-host (@PherosNike) March 4, 2021

Rocket Lab’s new Neutron Rocket – https://twitter.com/RocketLab/status/1366358673522499588?s=20
https://www.rocketlabusa.com/about-us/updates/rocket-lab-unveils-plans-for-new-8-ton-class-reusable-rocket-for-mega-constellation-deployment/

SpaceX launches SN10 and then it explodes – https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/1367250900041953280?s=20

#SN10 reflew a lot quicker than any of us expected 🤯 that was insane!!!! So…. congrats and also RIP 🤷‍♂️😂 bye bye SN10, congrats on making history!!!! @spacex @elonmusk pic.twitter.com/FkDTa9ISRi

— Everyday Astronaut (@Erdayastronaut) March 3, 2021

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