Japan outlines ambitious plans for a space-based solar station, while Boeing's first crewed space flight, Starliner, faces a postponement. Join us as we explore the potential of space-based solar power and the setbacks in commercial space travel. Sources: https://www.thecooldown.com/green-tech/japan-space-based-solar-power-testing/ https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cglvpd6n3d8o https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2024/5/7/boeing-postpones-launch-of-starliner-spaceship-over-valve-issue https://wtvbam.com/2024/05/06/timeline-boeings-new-starliner-set-for-first-crewed-flight-to-space-station/ Outline: (00:00:00) Introduction (00:00:42) Japan outlines ambitious plans for space-based solar station: 'Gearing up to test ... next year' (00:03:16) Starliner: Boeing's first crewed space flight postponed (00:05:56) Boeing postpones launch of Starliner space capsule over valve problem (00:08:45) Timeline: Boeing’s new Starliner set for first crewed flight to space station