EXCLUSIVE: The US Hasn't Had Access to Microgravity Flights Since August, Zero G Out of Business?!
The video reveals that ZeroG, the United States’ only commercial provider of parabolic‑flight microgravity experiences, has not operated any flights since August 2023. The company cites routine maintenance, but insiders confirm a major mishap that left its sole aircraft—used for both public rides and scientific experiments—permanently grounded. Key data points include the $85,000 price tag for a 30‑parabola research flight, the loss of a Boeing‑derived plane, and NASA’s newly issued call for vendors to supply a dedicated zero‑gravity aircraft. European operators such as AirZeroG report increasing demand from U.S. researchers while their own fleets remain single‑aircraft and fully booked through 2027. Meanwhile, Blue Origin’s New Shepard suborbital program is on hold for at least two years, eliminating an alternative low‑cost option. Notable quotes feature NASA’s Flight Opportunities Program directing inquiries to ZeroG and indicating a shift toward a NASA‑only vendor, as well as French engineer Frederick confirming the U.S. gap and noting rumors about ZeroG’s status. The video also highlights the strategic importance of parabolic flights for pre‑flight testing, hardware validation, and astronaut training—services that cost far less than orbital or suborbital missions. The absence of a domestic microgravity platform jeopardizes U.S. scientific timelines, raises costs for researchers forced to travel to Europe, and could erode America’s competitive edge against China’s growing space program. Restoring or replacing this capability is critical for maintaining the pipeline of experiments, crew health studies, and technology demonstrations essential to future lunar and Mars missions.
We Are ALREADY Reaping the Benefits of Going to #Mars #spacex
The video argues that the pursuit of a Mars colony is already delivering tangible economic and technological returns, even before a permanent settlement is established. By framing Mars as a new branch of civilization, the speaker links historic breakthroughs—from steamboats to...
NASA Reveals Which Astronaut Had Medical Emergency on ISS
The video reports NASA’s official identification of astronaut Mike Frink as the crew‑11 member who suffered a medical event aboard the International Space Station, prompting an early return of the entire expedition. NASA explained that the condition, while serious, was stabilized...
Crew 12 Launches, New Landing Pad Debuts, and Mr. Beast Is Going to Put Someone in Space!?
SpaceX’s Crew‑12 mission lifted off, delivering a Russian cosmonaut, two NASA astronauts and an ESA astronaut to the International Space Station, ending a month‑long period when the outpost operated with only three crew members after the first ever medical evacuation....
SpaceX Passes Major Milestone for Starship, Plus Tesla Kept Me Safe From Crash!
SpaceX announced the successful completion of cryogenic‑proof operations on its Super Heavy V3 booster, marking a critical step toward the anticipated Flight 12 launch, now targeted for early March. The test, conducted on February 10, validated the redesigned propellant system and structural...
NASA Administrator Shares How to Balance Safety First with a Ticking Clock #nasa #moon #artemis
NASA Administrator emphasized the tension between a "safety‑first" mindset and the ticking clock driving the Artemis program, noting that while safety cannot be compromised, deadlines for returning humans to the Moon are pressing. He outlined how NASA internalizes lessons from past...
NASA Finally Clears iPhones for Crewed Missions!!!
NASA announced that modern iPhones are now cleared for use on upcoming crewed flights, starting with Crew‑12 and the Artemis 2 lunar mission. The move replaces the aging 2016 Nikon DSLR and decade‑old GoPro cameras that were slated for the Artemis 2...
My Talk With Jared Isaacman: 50 Days as Head of NASA
Jared Isaacman’s first 50 days as NASA’s administrator have been marked by an intense, 18‑hour‑a‑day work cadence as he confronts the agency’s most pressing challenges, from the Artemis lunar program to internal workforce dynamics. He has toured every NASA center,...
Spacewalk Canceled, Medical Issue Prompts Rare Talk of Early ISS Crew Return
NASA is weighing an unprecedented early return for International Space Station Expedition 11 after canceling a planned Thursday spacewalk, citing an unspecified medical issue affecting one crew member. The decision marks a rare public acknowledgment of a health concern in...
NASA's Budget Not a Complete Disaster, Bad News for Mars Sample Return
Congress approved a FY2026 appropriations bill that allocates $24.4 billion to NASA, a figure far above the White House’s $18.8 billion request and only slightly below the agency’s recent spending. The legislation, part of a “mini‑bus” package with NOAA and NSF, signals...
Why Is #starlink Lowering All of Its Satellites? 🛰️ #spacex #elonmusk
Starlink announced a constellation-wide altitude shift, moving roughly 4,400 satellites from a 550‑kilometer shell to a 480‑kilometer orbit by 2026. The plan, outlined by VP of Starlink engineering Michael Nichols, is framed as a safety‑first reconfiguration coordinated with regulators, other...
