Bit 1: The Space Industry

Several private space companies have grown in recent years, working to make launch prices drop and fulfill clients’ orders. In the past two weeks, SpaceX has launched three vehicles and recovered two to show that they can fulfill high-volume at a price undercutting its competitors (Primarily Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Orbital ATK, and Blue Origin). In light of recent innovations in space, how will human involvement in space change in the near future?

https://www.space.com/37373-spacex-falcon9-intelsat-launch-success.html

Bit 2: Food

In the past, food movements have rapidly spread across the US, like the rise of convenience foods or the recent explosion of farm-to-table foods. Will the next movement be fueled by automation in fast food and home cooking? Be a part of the discussion in episode three of 2Bits Radio.

http://www.cnbc.com/2017/03/28/in-a-decade-many-fast-food-restaurants-will-be-automated-says-yum-brands-ceo.html

Other bits mentioned:

-        Reused SpaceX capsule https://techcrunch.com/2017/06/03/spacex-successfully-launches-reused-dragon-spacecraft-for-iss-resupply/

-        Asteroid deflection mission https://www.nasa.gov/feature/nasa-s-first-asteroid-deflection-mission-enters-next-design-phase/

-        Food 3D printers http://www.cnn.com/2014/11/06/tech/innovation/foodini-machine-print-food/index.html

-        Iowa farm with robotic milking robots entirely http://www.businessinsider.com/automation-dairy-farms-robots-milking-cows-2017-6