Ellie in Space

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Ellie in Space explores overlooked space industry stories through interviews and journalism.

What Parts of Orion Will Be Reused After Artemis II?
VideoMar 4, 2026

What Parts of Orion Will Be Reused After Artemis II?

The video explains how NASA plans to reuse major sections of Orion after the Artemis II flight, focusing on which hardware is refurbished versus replaced for subsequent missions. Internal systems housed within the pressure vessel – the crew module’s core structure –...

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Why It Took 2 Years to Investigate Orion's Heat Shield
VideoMar 4, 2026

Why It Took 2 Years to Investigate Orion's Heat Shield

The video explains why the investigation into Orion’s heat shield stretched over two years, emphasizing that a thorough root‑cause analysis—often visualized with a fishbone diagram—demands exhaustive exploration of every possible contributor before any factor can be dismissed. Interviewees describe the painstaking...

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EXCLUSIVE: The US Hasn't Had Access to Microgravity Flights Since August, Zero G Out of Business?!
VideoMar 4, 2026

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...

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We Are ALREADY Reaping the Benefits of Going to #Mars #spacex
VideoMar 1, 2026

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...

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NASA Reveals Which Astronaut Had Medical Emergency on ISS
VideoFeb 25, 2026

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...

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Crew 12 Launches, New Landing Pad Debuts, and Mr. Beast Is Going to Put Someone in Space!?
VideoFeb 13, 2026

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....

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SpaceX Passes Major Milestone for Starship, Plus Tesla Kept Me Safe From Crash!
VideoFeb 11, 2026

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...

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NASA Administrator Shares How to Balance Safety First with a Ticking Clock #nasa #moon #artemis
VideoFeb 11, 2026

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...

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NASA Finally Clears iPhones for Crewed Missions!!!
VideoFeb 6, 2026

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...

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My Talk With Jared Isaacman: 50 Days as Head of NASA
VideoFeb 6, 2026

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,...

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Spacewalk Canceled, Medical Issue Prompts Rare Talk of Early ISS Crew Return
VideoJan 8, 2026

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...

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NASA's Budget Not a Complete Disaster, Bad News for Mars Sample Return
VideoJan 6, 2026

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...

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Why Is #starlink Lowering All of Its Satellites? 🛰️ #spacex #elonmusk
VideoJan 5, 2026

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...

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