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8543 - This Week in Space 138: From the Garage to Mars
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  • 8543 - This Week in Space 138: From the Garage to Mars

    On this week's episode, Tariq and I speak with Scott Tibbitts, a dynamic and engaging space entrepreneur who spun $7 of hardware store parts into a 150-person, multimillion-dollar space company making tech for NASA that allowed deep space probes, starting with the Cassini mission to Saturn, to operate in the harsh environment of the outer solar system. Scott's tiny actuator replaced expensive, failure-prone explosive squibs with a device that could be tested (you can't really test something that goes *bang*), cycled, and tried again if it didn't work the first time. And it all started with his work at a water heater company and a few dozen cold calls that ended with one to NASA's Jet Propulsion Lab. There's much more to this story--including some intriguing advice for entrepreneurs--but you'll have to tune in to learn more! See you there.

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    Headlines:
    • SpaceX successfully launches Starship test flight number six, despite not catching the Super Heavy booster
    • The FAA releases a new draft environmental assessment, potentially allowing SpaceX to increase Starship launches to 25 per year
    • Blue Origin completes its ninth crewed spaceflight with the NS-28 mission, carrying the 100th woman to fly to space

    Main Topic - From the Garage to Mars with Scott Tibbitts:
    • Tibbitts discusses his background and the role of fun and human connection in his life and work
    • The origin story of Tibbitts' space company, Starsys, which began with a $7 invention using a copper tube and wax
    • Tibbitts' cold call to NASA/JPL that led to the company's first contract and the development of a novel, non-explosive actuator for spacecraft
    • The importance of testing and demonstrating the reliability of space hardware, as exemplified by Starsys' record of 3,500 devices in space with zero failures
    • Tibbitts' experience fostering a unique company culture at Starsys, balancing the need for reliability with a focus on fun, family, and celebrating both successes and failures
    • The role of intuition and "gut feelings" in entrepreneurship and how Tibbitts has learned to trust and follow these intuitive nudges
    • The challenges faced by modern space startups, including the pressure from venture capital investors and the difficulty of hiring experienced space talent
    • Tibbitts' advice for entrepreneurs: focus on customer discovery and product discovery, and "stop doing what you suck at" by focusing on your strengths and finding partners to complement your weaknesses

    Hosts: Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik

    Guest: Scott Tibbitts

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    Fri, 22 Nov 2024 - 1h 15min
  • 8542 - Tech News Weekly 363: DOJ Wants Google To Sell Chrome

    Jennifer Pattison Tuohy of The Verge joins Mikah Sargent this week! Amazon announces the new Echo Show 21 and the Echo Show 15 smart displays. Is AI allowing the robotics revolution to come to fruition? Microsoft announces the Windows 365 Link mini desktop PC. And will the DOJ get Google to sell off Chrome following the DOJ's call to divest the company?

    Jennifer Pattison Tuohy talks about Amazon's announcement of the Echo Show 21 and Echo Show 15 smart displays. Mikah Sargent talks about how AI is powering a robotics revolution as more organizations are utilizing robots, thanks to AI. Zac Bowden from Windows Central joins the show to talk aobut Microsoft's Windows 365 Link, a mini desktop that runs Windows 11 through the cloud. And Leah Nylen, Antitrust Reporter for Bloomberg, stops by to talk about the Department of Justice and Google and how the DOJ is calling for Google to divest and start with the sale of Chrome.

    Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Jennifer Pattison Tuohy

    Guests: Zac Bowden and Leah Nylen

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    Thu, 21 Nov 2024 - 1h 07min
  • 8541 - Hands-On Windows 117: Customizing Windows 11 24h2

    After you upgrade to or install Windows 11 or have signed in to a new Windows 11 PC for the first time, you should ensure that everything is working properly and prepare your PC for the work ahead. This week, Paul provides a list of several post-install tasks to perform as soon as you finish the Windows Setup Out-of-Box Experience (OOBE) and arrive at the Windows 11 Desktop for the first time.

    Host: Paul Thurrott

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    Thu, 21 Nov 2024 - 17min
  • 8540 - Home Theater Geeks 459: Should I Connect Sources to TV or AVR HDMI?

    Sota Audio Guy has his Samsung TV connected to his Yamaha AVR using HDMI eARC. He wants to know if it's better to connect his Roku Ultra streaming box to one of the TV's other HDMI inputs or to one of the receiver's inputs. Also, he's having a lip-sync issue. Scott offers some advice...

    Host: Scott Wilkinson

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    Thu, 21 Nov 2024 - 9min
  • 8539 - Hands-On Mac 159: macOS Preview: Edit Images

    Discover how to enhance your images with macOS's Preview app as Mikah demonstrates cropping, resizing, rotating, and background removal tools. Learn to adjust image colors, contrast, sharpness, and even use advanced tools like Instant Alpha for background transparency. Perfect for anyone seeking quick and effective ways to edit images directly in Preview without the need for third-party software.

    Host: Mikah Sargent

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    Thu, 21 Nov 2024 - 21min
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