E316 - When the Sky Won't Sleep and the Moon Must Wait

Nick Roome and Barry Kirby discuss NASA’s Artemis program overhaul, including a 2028 target for the first crewed lunar landing, added testing to reduce risk from complex first-time operations, a 2027 mission placing at least one lunar lander into low Earth orbit, and testing Axiom Space’s new spacesuit, alongside reflections on safety culture, organizational decision-making, public trust, and trade-offs of higher launch cadence. Our second story is on the Vera C. Rubin Observatory generating 800,000 automated change alerts in one night (with a goal of 7 million), framing it as an information-overload and alert-management problem requiring filtering, metadata, and effective human–machine collaboration, with implications for democratized access and expectation setting. Support us: Patreon: Buy us a coffee: Merchandise Store: Human Factors Cast Socials: Join us on Discord: Twitch: YouTube: LinkedIn: Twitter: Facebook: Our official website: Reference: Our tools and software: Our Ethics Policy: Logo design by E Graphics LLC: Music by Kevin McLeod: Feedback: Have something you would like to share with us? (Feedback or news): Disclaimer: Human Factors Cast may earn an affiliate commission when you buy through the links here! Mentioned in this episode: Listen to Human Factors Minute Step into the world of Human Factors and UX with the Human Factors Minute podcast! Each episode is like a mini-crash course in all things related to the field, packed with valuable insights and information in just one minute. From organizations and conferences to theories, models, and tools, we've got you covered. Whether you're a practitioner, student or just a curious mind, this podcast is the perfect way to stay ahead of the curve and impress your colleagues with your knowledge. Tune in on the 10th, 20th, and last day of every month for a new and interesting tidbit related to Human Factors. Join us as we explore the field and discover how fun and engaging learning about Human Factors can be! 1202 - The Human Factors Podcast Listen here:

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This episode was published on Mar 6, 2026.

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