First Black Astronaut Trainee Reaches Space at 90, Beaming Solar Energy to Earth: Benefits and Risks

Ed Dwight, the first Black astronaut trainee, achieves his lifelong dream of reaching space at the age of 90. We also explore the potential benefits and risks of beaming solar energy to Earth, revolutionizing our energy sources. Plus, BAE enters final environmental testing stages of the Roman Space Telescope's primary instrument, and Sierra Space's Dream Chaser spaceplane arrives in Florida ahead of its first-ever flight.

Sources:
https://www.precinctreporter.com/first-black-astronaut-trainee-reaches-space-at-90/
https://www.rechargenews.com/energy-transition/beaming-solar-to-earth-will-change-energy-forever-says-space-agency-chief-but-is-it-safe-/2-1-1646112
https://executivegov.com/2024/05/bae-enters-final-environmental-testing-stages-of-roman-space-telescopes-primary-instrument/
https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/sierra-space-dream-chase-spaceplane-lands-in-florida

Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:42) First Black Astronaut Trainee, Reaches Space at 90
(00:04:42) Beaming solar to earth will change energy forever, says space agency chief: but is it safe?
(00:07:20) BAE Enters Final Environmental Testing Stages of Roman Space Telescope's Primary Instrument
(00:10:03) Sierra Space Dream Chaser space plane arrives in Florida ahead of first-ever flight