Join us as we explore the groundbreaking journey of John McFall, the first astronaut with a disability cleared for a mission to the International Space Station. Discover how this milestone in inclusivity is set to revolutionize space exploration and prosthetic technology. Plus, learn about the recent powerful solar flare causing radio blackouts, the U.S. Space Force's role in missile defense, and SpaceX's investigation into the Starship Flight 7 explosion. This episode highlights the intersection of human perseverance, technological innovation, and the expanding frontiers of space.

Sources:
https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2025/02/25/astronaut-with-disability-cleared-to-go-to-space-station/31317/
https://www.space.com/the-universe/sun/powerful-x-class-solar-flare-triggers-radio-blackouts-across-the-pacific-ocean-video
https://spacenews.com/space-force-to-play-central-role-in-iron-dome-u-s-missile-defense-initiative/
https://www.space.com/space-exploration/private-spaceflight/spacex-wraps-up-investigation-of-starship-flight-7-explosion-video

Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:43) Astronaut With Disability Cleared To Go To Space Station
(00:03:13) Powerful X-class solar flare triggers radio blackouts across the Pacific Ocean (video)
(00:05:40) Space Force to play ‘central role’ in Iron Dome U.S. missile defense initiative
(00:08:45) SpaceX wraps up investigation of Starship Flight 7 explosion (video)

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