Moon cities, space hotels, rocket explosions and the race to beat China | Unreported

Some stories make headlines. Others get ignored. On “Unreported,” Meagan Medick takes a deeper look at the unexplained through the eyes and experiences of you, the viewers. You send the mystery, we investigate. In this episode, Meagan sits down with one of the most respected voices covering America's era of exploration, Kristin Fisher, host of “The Endless Void” and the daughter of two NASA astronauts. Together they examine what NASA's lunar base plan actually looks like, what the Blue Origin explosion means for the modern space race, and why the U.S. and China's race to the moon's south pole may be the most consequential geopolitical competition of our lifetime. Fisher also breaks down why the Artemis rocket is a "Frankenstein," why NASA's growing dependence on SpaceX should concern anyone who values transparency and why she believes disclosure of advanced technology could make traditional rocketry obsolete entirely. From lunar lava tubes to the Van Allen radiation belt debate, this conversation covers the full frontier. #NASA #BlueOrigin #Artemis FOLLOW MEAGAN! https://x.com/Producer_Meagan instagram.com/ProducerMeagan tiktok.com/ProducerMeagan Watch Kristin Fisher here: The Endless Void with Kristin Fisher Follow Kristin here: https://x.com/KristinFisher CREDITS Host: Meagan Medick Executive Producer: Andy Gipson, Meagan Medick Segment Producer: Christine Jenkinson Associate Producer: Will Tomasi Editor: Anthony Diasio NewsNation`s Unreported with Meagan Medick is built on the idea that some of the most important stories are the ones that don`t make the headlines. A seasoned network executive producer, Meagan brings a rare behind-the-scenes perspective to the front of the camera, taking the reins on stories she believes deserves more attention while asking questions other outlets often overlook or ridicule. Through thoughtful conversations with creators, experts, and insiders, this show cuts through the noise to make complicated, viral, fringe or misunderstood topics actually make sense. Exploring stories ranging from government coverups to A.I. to paranormal phenomena, to explaining the origins of conspiracy theories and other enduring mysteries. New episodes will premiere every Wednesday, offering bold perspectives on interesting stories that continue to spark widespread intrigue. NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans. More from NewsNation: https://www.newsnationnow.com/ Get our app: https://trib.al/TBXgYpp Find us on your screen: https://www.joinnn.com/ CHAPTERS 0:00 Show Open 1:25 Intro 3:22 Meet Kristin 4:12 Excitement Around NASA Moon Missions 5:33 NASA's Moon Base Program 9:05 The Lunar Economy 10:31 Blue Origin Explosion 16:46 Private Sector Space Programs 22:25 Funding Space Programs 26:18 Competition with China 29:12 Outer Space Treaties 32:15 Potential Data Centers on the Moon 35:12 Science Fiction Becoming Reality 36:21 SpaceX & Mars 39:16 Would Kristin Go to Space? 41:50 Getting Selected to Go to Space 45:15 Van Allen Radiation Belt 47:23 Final Thoughts