Episode 256 - The Ellis Number

September 10, 2026

Jake and Anthony talk about Blue Origin building the Mars Telecommunications Network, Stoke splashing the cash and talking up Nova Block 2, and Anthony has a weird theory about Jared Isaacman.

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NASA selects Blue Origin for Mars communications orbiter - SpaceNews
Stoke Space Raises $1 Billion to Accelerate Fully Reusable Launch | Stoke Space
Nova Block 2 | Stoke Space
With another huge infusion of cash, Stoke Space goes even bigger - Ars Technica
Trump White House just tossed a grenade into international space relations - Ars Technica
German company becomes first in Europe to launch fully commercial orbital rocket - Ars Technica
The Exploration Company (TEC) secures $450 million in the largest-ever Series C by a European space company
Europe may finally have found a space entrepreneur who is meeting the moment - Ars Technica
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman on X: “@NASAWatch Few thoughts in response: 1) NASA has not given up on LEO. Within weeks of being on the job, I publicly addressed the Starliner situation and the role NASA played in it, and we have since taken a very active role with Boeing in implementing the investigation recommendations and…”
Fetterman Has a Surprise Cameo at Trump’s Convention - The New York Times
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman on X: “NASA is heading to the @NFL. @NASA operates a fleet of aircraft for astronaut training and cutting-edge high-speed and high-altitude research. In celebration of America’s 250th birthday, to showcase our technology and inspire the next generation, we are taking some of those…”