Lunar logistics: How NASA plans to land Americans back on the moon EP457 WHAT THE TRUCK?!?
On today\u2019s episode Dooner and The Dude are talking to NASA about their Artemis mission to land Americans back on the moon.\xa0\nWhat\u2019s the mission all about? According to NASA, \u201cThe agency\u2019s powerful Space Launch System rocket will launch four astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft for their multi-day journey to lunar orbit. There, two crew members will transfer to the SpaceX human landing system (HLS) for the final leg of their journey to the surface of the Moon. After approximately a week exploring the surface, they will board the lander for their short trip back to orbit where they will return to Orion and their colleagues before heading back to Earth.\u201d\nBut, how does it all work? We\u2019re talking to Tara Polsgrove, HLS Program Engineer at NASA about the logistics behind landing on the moon.\nFreightWaves\u2019 John Kingston gets us up-to-speed on what the fuel tax holiday may mean for trucking as well as the latest on AB5.\nLocomation\u2019s Michelle Chaka assesses autonomous truck safety.\nIn news, DB Schenker buys USA Truck; Slync.io blames liquidity issues after employees go month without pay; Asia-US container shipping rates are flashing two bearish signals; idiots in 4 wheelers; Ohio State trademarks \u201cthe\u201d and more.\xa0\nVisit our sponsor\nWatch on YouTube\nSubscribe to the WTT newsletter\nApple Podcasts\nSpotify\nMore FreightWaves Podcasts\nWith more than 60 years of experience in logistics innovation, Dunavant is a family-owned business that has the knowledge to ensure global and domestic shipping practices are efficient and effective. Dunavant generates supply chain proficiency with outstanding, attentive, and expedient customer service. For more information, visit Dunavant.com.\n\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices