Spaceport Innovations - Designing the Next Generation of Launch Sites

This episode explores how spaceports will evolve in design, technology, and purpose—shifting from fuel-thirsty towers to seamless transport hubs for Earth, Moon, Mars, and beyond.
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Spaceport Innovations - Designing the Next Generation of Launch Sites
July 10, 2025; Episode 738
Written, Produced & Narrated by: Isaac Arthur
Graphics:
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Atlantis Project
Jarred Eagley
Katie Byrne
Fishy Tree
Phil Swan
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Music Courtesy of Epidemic Sound http://epidemicsound.com/creator
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