Scott Manley

Veteran astrophysicist with 1.8 million subscribers Scott Manley reveals why Elon Musk abruptly abandoned Mars for the Moon, why Jeff Bezos and Blue Origin have been quietly positioned for lunar dominance for years, and why China could beat them both by 2030. Scott Manley is a Scottish-American astrophysicist, software engineer, and one of the most trusted space educators on the internet, with over 680 million views and 1.8 million YouTube subscribers. An asteroid bears his name. In this clip from the Watson-Howland Podcast, he explained why Elon Musk publicly pivoted SpaceX from Mars to the Moon in early 2025, what the US government told the private space industry behind closed doors, and why Jeff Bezos replied to Musk's announcement with nothing but a picture of a tortoise. Scott argued that Blue Origin has spent years quietly building the exact lunar technology SpaceX will now need, and that the Moon's South Pole holds economic value far beyond symbolic prestige. He also stated that China is on track to land astronauts on the Moon by 2030, and that it is entirely the United States' race to lose. Scott broke down the economic case for lunar manufacturing, the political reasons Congress blocked its own Moon landing funding, and what the surprise defection of United Launch Alliance's CEO to Blue Origin actually signals for the next decade of US military space contracts. Discover: Why Elon Musk walked away from the mission he built SpaceX to complete How Jeff Bezos predicted this moment years before Musk announced the pivot The real reason Congress blocked funding for America's own Moon landing Why China consistently hits its space deadlines when the US repeatedly misses them What Blue Origin's tortoise motto reveals about their long-term strategy How manufacturing on the Moon could cost 3% of what it costs to launch from Earth Why one career move by a missile executive may reshape US military space contracts The one sentence Scott used to describe America's position in the Moon race #ElonMusk #JeffBezos #SpaceX #BlueOrigin #MoonRace #NASA

The Internet's #1 Rocket Scientist Scott Manley Reveals SpaceX's 1 Million Satellite Plan, The Internet Is One Collision Away From Collapse, And Why China Will Beat America Back To The Moon. Scott Manley is an astrophysicist, ex-Apple engineer and one of the world's most-watched space educators with 1.8 million subscribers and over 680 million views. Trained at the University of Glasgow and Armagh Observatory, he has an asteroid literally named after him and has been called "The Internet's Rocket Scientist" for breaking down real-world spaceflight, SpaceX launches and NASA politics for over a decade. 00:00 Intro 00:44 The Evolution of Space Exploration 03:31 The Impact of Space Programs on Technology 06:26 Future Technologies from Space 09:31 The Role of Private Companies in Space 12:27 Challenges of Space Debris and Kessler Syndrome 15:34 The Journey of a Space Educator 18:32 The Importance of Science Communication 21:22 The Future of Space Exploration and Public Interest 40:05 NASA's Slow Progress and New Leadership 41:21 The Impact of Private Space Companies 42:52 Shifts in SpaceX's Focus: Moon vs. Mars 46:44 The Economic Viability of Lunar Resources 48:00 Colonization of the Moon: Feasibility and Challenges 50:09 The Race to the Moon: US vs. China 52:32 Tory Bruno's Move to Blue Origin 55:46 Blue Origin's Future in the Space Industry 57:21 Comparing Blue Origin and SpaceX 01:01:18 China's Growing Space Ambitions 01:04:03 Future Milestones in Space Exploration 01:07:49 The Potential of Reusable Rockets 01:09:17 Science Fiction vs. Science Fact in Space 01:09:54 Transitioning to Full-Time Content Creation 01:13:26 Advice for Aspiring Creators 01:16:00 Inspiring the Next Generation of Space Enthusiasts 01:16:56 Reflections and Advice for the Younger Self Follow Scott: YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@scottmanley X/Twitter – https://x.com/DJSnM Follow Jacob: Jacob: YouTube: ⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@watsonhowland Website: https://www.jacobwatsonhowland.com Spotify: ⁠ https://open.spotify.com/show/0r4v5xgyYz0rTFSLklk0Em?si=50e0db37b82147f8 Apple Podcasts: ⁠ https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/watson-howland/id1813625992

Sam talks to comedian Scott Manley Hadley about Technology, People and Drugs! See more of Scott! * ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/scottmanleyhadley/⁠ * ⁠https://triumphofthenow.com/⁠

Jonathan Krause talks with Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce Executive Vice President Scott Manley about their semi-annual employer survey results.

The boys are back! Discussing all the things that happened during Starship IFT-10. Why didn't they catch the Super Heavy booster? What did explode near the engines? Why was Starship orange? What's next for SpaceX? Looking for all the answers with Scott Manley and Marcus House. 📺 Scott Manley: https://www.youtube.com/@scottmanley 📺 Marcus House: https://www.youtube.com/@MarcusHouse 🚀 IFT-5 Analysis: https://youtu.be/Flv1W6AR-cU 🚀 IFT-4 Analysis: https://youtu.be/ecMlV4W_CLU 🚀 IFT-3 Analysis: https://youtu.be/EVic941kQ44 🚀 IFT-2 Analysis: https://youtu.be/ReXZvXPak4U 🚀 IFT-1 Analysis: https://youtu.be/RGcdjJj-f4g 00:00 Intro 00:34 The Boys are back! 01:46 Starship IFT-10 04:47 Liftoff 05:24 Super Heavy return and landing 07:54 It didn't explode 09:27 Starlink mockups deployment 11:38 Skirt explosion and re-entry 21:10 Ship landing 29:39 What next? 32:28 Economics of Starlink 34:36 Artemis 39:23 Final thoughts 📺 VIDEO VERSION https://youtu.be/-u0Qw4gEjHw 📰 GUIDE TO SPACE Newsletter No ads. Subscribe for FREE: https://universetoday.com/newsletter 🎧 PODCASTS Universe Today: https://universetoday.fireside.fm/ Astronomy Cast: http://www.astronomycast.com/ 📩 CONTACT FRASER frasercain@gmail.com ⚖️ LICENSE Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) Support Universe Today Podcast

Anna Ploszajski, Scott Manley and Bill Sunderland face questions about stately stands, letter lists and silver streaks. LATERAL is a comedy panel game podcast about weird questions with wonderful answers, hosted by Tom Scott. For business enquiries, contestant appearances or question submissions, visit https://www.lateralcast.com. Join the Producer's Club via https://members.lateralcast.com for ad-free episodes and bonus content. HOST: Tom Scott. QUESTION PRODUCER: David Bodycombe. RECORDED AT: The Podcast Studios, Dublin. EDITED BY: Julie Hassett. MUSIC: Karl-Ola Kjellholm ('Private Detective'/'Agrumes', courtesy of epidemicsound.com ). ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS: Oliver Forrest, Áron. FORMAT: Pad 26 Limited/Labyrinth Games Ltd. EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: David Bodycombe and Tom Scott. © Pad 26 Limited ( https://www.pad26.com ) / Labyrinth Games Ltd. 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anna Ploszajski, Scott Manley and Bill Sunderland face questions about cheffy shortcuts, red ropes and pricey papers. LATERAL is a comedy panel game podcast about weird questions with wonderful answers, hosted by Tom Scott. For business enquiries, contestant appearances or question submissions, visit https://www.lateralcast.com. Join the Producer's Club via https://members.lateralcast.com for ad-free episodes and bonus content. HOST: Tom Scott. QUESTION PRODUCER: David Bodycombe. RECORDED AT: The Podcast Studios, Dublin. EDITED BY: Julie Hassett. MUSIC: Karl-Ola Kjellholm ('Private Detective'/'Agrumes', courtesy of epidemicsound.com ). ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS: Leo, Mike Salter, Miriam Cronberg, Marcus Kontiokari. FORMAT: Pad 26 Limited/Labyrinth Games Ltd. EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: David Bodycombe and Tom Scott. © Pad 26 Limited ( https://www.pad26.com ) / Labyrinth Games Ltd. 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SpaceX finally tested a fully stacked Starship system on April 20th. Why did they blow it up? What exactly went wrong with the test? How can they fix it in future tests? Discussing all these questions with Scott Manley and Marcus House. 🦄 Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/universetoday 📺 Scott Manley: https://www.youtube.com/@scottmanley 📺 Marcus House: https://www.youtube.com/@MarcusHouse 00:00 Intro 00:46 How did the launch go 02:46 Stage Zero problems 09:39 Flight analysis 19:36 How can SpaceX fix things 25:08 Flying Starship to Moon and Mars 27:38 Wen next launch 31:52 Conclusions 📺 VIDEO VERSION https://youtu.be/RGcdjJj-f4g 📰 EMAIL NEWSLETTER Read by 60,000 people every Friday. Written by Fraser. No ads. Subscribe. It's FREE: https://universetoday.com/newsletter 🎧 PODCASTS Universe Today: https://universetoday.fireside.fm/ Astronomy Cast: http://www.astronomycast.com/ 🤳 OTHER SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter: https://twitter.com/fcain Twitter: https://twitter.com/universetoday Facebook: https://facebook.com/universetoday Instagram: https://instagram.com/universetoday 📩 CONTACT FRASER frasercain@gmail.com ⚖️ LICENSE Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) Support Universe Today Podcast

Scott Manley has been described as a scientist, a gamer, an astrophysicist, a software engineer, a DJ, and a YouTube star. He brings all of those unique skills to his latest adventure: learning to fly. He explains what drew him to aviation, why the written test was easy for a physicist, and what it's like to train in an SR20. He also offers some tips for using flight simulators during flight training and shares which programs are his favorite. In the Ready to Copy segment, Scott talks about riding the zero-G "vomit comet," what he thinks about Navy videos of possible UFOs, and whether you can see a laser pointer from the International Space Station. Scott's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxzC4EngIsMrPmbm6Nxvb-A Riding the vomit comet: https://youtu.be/M67YP-f-LyI Sporty's PJ2+ COM Radio: https://www.sportys.com/pj2-plus-com-radio.html

On todays episode, I discuss the some of the facts about trance and chanting and how some people could abuse it. And my interesting person of the day, YouTuber and rocket appreciator Scott Manley. To support the show and chat with Nic direct, visit Patron today and become a member! www.patreon.com/nicneamevstheworld

Scott Manley of Iris Divine chats about the band's successful Kickstarter campaign, the heavy metal scene in Washington DC, seeing someone's intestines for the first time, and the band's new release, "Mercurial." --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brutally-delicious/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In This Episode Join us as we explore the fascinating world of space exploration with Scott Manley, a renowned YouTube personality, astrophysicist, and programmer. In this episode, Scott shares his insights on the transition to the age of infinite possibilities and resources, driven by innovative technologies and human ingenuity. Key insights from our conversation include: The importance of redefining rocket science as rocket engineering, emphasizing practical applications over mysticism. The role of video games like Kerbal Space Program in demystifying complex concepts of rocketry for the general public. How SpaceX's unique approach to rocket design and testing has transformed the aerospace industry. Scott also shares personal anecdotes about his journey into astrophysics and how his experiences have shaped his understanding of space travel. The conversation takes unexpected turns as we discuss the implications of asteroid exploration and the future of humanity in space. This episode connects to broader societal implications, highlighting how advancements in space technology can address pressing challenges on Earth, from climate change to resource scarcity. Episode Outlines Introduction to Scott Manley and his background The concept of "rocket science" versus "rocket engineering" Impact of video games on public understanding of rocketry SpaceX's innovative approach to rocket design The significance of asteroids in future space exploration Lessons learned from past rocket failures The importance of rapid innovation in aerospace Future prospects for humanity in space Addressing existential threats through space technology Conclusion and reflections on the age of infinite possibilities Biography of the Guest Scott Manley is a prominent YouTube personality known for his engaging content on astrophysics, rocketry, and space exploration. With a background in programming and a degree in astrophysics, Scott has made significant contributions to public understanding of complex scientific topics through his accessible videos. Throughout his career, Scott has achieved numerous milestones, including: Creating popular educational content that demystifies rocket science for a global audience. Engaging with various communities to promote interest in STEM fields. Participating in discussions about the future of space exploration and its implications for humanity. Scott continues to work on projects that aim to inspire future generations about the wonders of space and the importance of innovation in addressing global challenges. The themes in today’s episode are just the beginning. Dive deeper into innovation, interconnected thinking, and paradigm-shifting ideas at www.projectmoonhut.org —where the future is being built.