The Space Show
The Space Show
The Space Show focuses on timely and important issues influencing the development of outer-space commerce, space tourism,space exploration and space development. The Space Show is committed to facilitating our becoming a space-faring nation and society with a growing and self-sustaining space-faring economy. The Space Show also focuses on other related subjects of interest to us all.
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Created on: 12 May 2005 Language: English |
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Dr. A.P. Kothari, Via Zoom, Tuesday, 8-12-25 (13.33MB; download) -- The program focused on Ajay Kothari's proposal to use multiple Falcon Heavy rockets instead of Starship or SLS for lunar missions, which he argued would be more cost-effective and implementable within two years despite technical challenges raised by other participants. The group discussed broader concerns about the Artemis program's leadership, timeline feasibility, and competition with China's lunar ambitions, with some members expressing skepticism about returning to the moon while others emphasized the importance of establishing infrastructure like nuclear power systems. The conversation ended with participants debating when humans would actually return to the moon, with estimates ranging from 2028-2029, and David announcing upcoming shows including Hotel Mars and an appearance on Coast to Coast. Please read the full summary of this program at www.thespaceshow.com for this date, Tuesday, August 12, 2025. In addition, the video and audio archive will soon be published at doctorspace.substack.com. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Wed, 13 Aug 2025 22:01:46 UTC
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Dr. Tom Matula, Sunday, 8-10-25 (9.79MB; download) -- Our program started with Tom announcing his new MBA program in space commerce at Sul Ross University. Tom also talked about different universities' offerings, program structures, and Texas's support for the space industry. The conversation concluded with detailed discussions about commercial space exploration, employment opportunities in the space industry, and the capabilities and future of space travel, particularly focusing on SpaceX's Starship and Falcon 9 rockets. Read the full summary of this program at www.thespaceshow.com and at Substack (doctorspace.substack.com) for this date, August 10, 2025. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Mon, 11 Aug 2025 16:19:17 UTC
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John Batchelor Hotel Mars, Wednesday, 8-6-25 (1.19MB; download) -- Rand Simberg was our guest for this one segment Hotel Mars program. Our discussion centered on commercial space's role in the U.S. moon return efforts, with particular focus on NASA's Artemis program and the challenges posed by the Space Launch System (SLS) program's high costs and limited sustainability. Concerns were raised about the U.S. potentially losing the moon race to China due to the current focus on SLS, with suggestions to redirect funding toward more innovative space transportation solutions. The conversation concluded with an analysis of human lunar lander development progress between SpaceX and Blue Origin, highlighting both companies' capabilities and challenges in their respective development paths. Read the full summary for this program at www.thespaceshow.com and doctorspace.substack.com for this date, Wednesday, August 6, 2025 Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Sat, 09 Aug 2025 19:55:59 UTC
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Ben Roberts, Friday, 8-8-25 (9.71MB; download) -- Dr. Space hosted a discussion with Ben Roberts, founder and CEO of Skyworker Work Group Finance and Advisory Surfaces LLC, about financing entrepreneurs developing health and material products in microgravity. The conversation explored how the absence of gravity in orbit can be leveraged to produce advanced materials and medical goods, with applications including protein crystals for medicines, nanoparticles, 3D printing cardiac tissue, and accelerated aging studies. While the microgravity economy is still in early development with no companies currently making significant commercial profits, many ventures are approaching viability and could potentially access substantial markets within the next 3-5 years once they clear regulatory hurdles. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Sat, 09 Aug 2025 15:46:19 UTC
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Jess Sponable, Tuesday, 8-5-25 (8.88MB; download) -- Our program covered vertical takeoff and landing technology, tracing its evolution from science fiction to modern concepts and exploring various engineering challenges and potential solutions. The discussion concluded with updates on space travel innovations, including rocket designs, propellant considerations, and the importance of collaboration between private sector and government agencies in advancing space exploration. We also talked Moon and Mars. Read the full summary at www.thespaceshow.com for this date, Tuesday, 8-5-25 and at doctorspace.substack.com. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Wed, 06 Aug 2025 19:12:40 UTC
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Michael Gorton, Sunday, 8-3-25 (8.96MB; download) -- This program featured an interview with Michael Gordon, a serial entrepreneur and digital health innovator, who shared his background in space physics and discussed his work on tachyon tunnels for faster-than-light travel. Michael, a science fiction author, explored themes of human drama and interaction in his Tachyon Tunnel series, which follows characters using tachyon tunnels to travel across the galaxy and discover an existing network built by an unknown civilization. The discussion covered various aspects of space travel and exploration, including the potential for tachyon tunnels, the evolution of science fiction, and the future of space settlement, with Michael sharing insights on his writing process and addressing listener questions about physics and space technology. Read the full summary for this date at www.thepsaceshow.com, August 3, 2025 plus at doctorspace.substack.com. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Mon, 04 Aug 2025 18:48:30 UTC
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John Batchelor Hotel Mars, Wednesday, July 30, 2025 (2.22MB; download) -- John and I introduced Megan to our Hotel Mars program for a discussion of her work with dormant blackholes and more. Megan presented research on tidal disruption events (TDEs) observed using the James Webb Space Telescope, which has revealed previously dormant black holes becoming active and providing insights into their environmental effects. The discussion covered the physics of TDEs, including their impact on surrounding gas and dust, as well as the challenges of studying dormant black holes and their relationship with galaxy size. The conversation concluded with a discussion about the limitations of current telescopes, the importance of time-domain astronomy, and the potential impact of the Golden Dome project on the space industry. Read the full summary at www.thespaceshow.com for this date, Wednesday, July 30, 2025. The same summary will be posted on our Substack page for the same day and date at doctorspace.substack.com. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Fri, 01 Aug 2025 18:39:36 UTC
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Mark Whittington, Tuesday, 7-29-25 (9.93MB; download) -- I introduced Mark, who discussed the current turmoil at NASA, describing the agency as "rudderless" due to the stalled nomination of billionaire Jared Isaacman as Administrator. Isaacman, known for funding private missions like Inspiration 4, was nominated by Donald Trump and had garnered bipartisan support, including backing from former NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine. However, his nomination unraveled after a post on Truth Social falsely labeled him a Democrat and criticized his connection to Elon Musk. Influenced by low-level staffer Sergio Gor—reportedly motivated by personal grievances—Trump withdrew his support. As a result, the nomination collapsed, and NASA remains without permanent leadership. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is currently serving as interim Administrator while also handling his existing responsibilities. Mark talked about Sean so don’t miss his commentary on this subject. Read the full summary for this day and date, www.thespaceshow.com, Tuesday, July 29, 25 Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Thu, 31 Jul 2025 17:01:17 UTC
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Space Show Advisory Board Discusses NASA science, mission budget cuts and more (13.89MB; download) -- Our Space Show Advisory board focused on NASA's proposed budget cuts and current funding discussions in Congress, where the Senate has approved a $24.9 billion NASA budget while the House is still working on its version. The group discussed NASA's budget allocation and space policy, including concerns about potential cuts to key programs and the need for balanced government-commercial space exploration efforts. Our program concluded by discussing planning and advocacy strategies plus communication approaches to influence space policy decisions, particularly regarding budget allocations and program priorities. Please read the full summary at www.thespaceshow.com for this program and date, Sunday, July 27, 2025. You can also read it and see the video as well as hear the audio on our Substack page, doctorspace.substack.com.
Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Mon, 28 Jul 2025 18:52:41 UTC
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Dr. Anna Krylov, Dr. Michael Pierce, Friday, 7-25-26 (10.77MB; download) -- Drs. Krylov and Pierce were with us to discuss the challenges in funding science for NSF, NASA & other groups. Our guests focused on challenges in science funding and peer review processes, with discussions about budget cuts, public pushback, and the need for advocacy and reform. Together we explored issues related to diversity, equity, and inclusion policies in scientific research and academia, including their impact on merit-based evaluations and graduate admissions. The conversation concluded with discussions about the role of private versus public funding in scientific research, the potential risks and benefits of AI in proposal evaluation, and the importance of maintaining funding for NASA and NSF research. Read the full summary for this program for this date at www.thespaceshow.com. You can also read the summary on our Substack page for the same date, July 25, 2025, doctorspace.substack.com.
Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Sat, 26 Jul 2025 15:50:26 UTC
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