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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 by: David Livingston
 Created on: 12 May 2005
Language: English


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Add this to another station John Batchelor Hotel Mars, William (Bill) Harwood, Wednesday, 11-6-13 (6.11MB; download) -- Guests: John Batchelor, William (Bill) Harwood, Dr. David Livingston: Topics: Comet ISON, small asteroid impacts, the Olympic torch, ISS. You are invited to comment, ask questions, and discuss the Space Show program/guest(s) on the Space Show blog, http://thespaceshow.wordpress.com. Comments, questions, and any discussion must be relevant and applicable to Space Show programming. Written Transcripts of Space Show programs are not permitted without prior written consent from The Space Show (even if for personal use) & are a violation of the Space Show copyright. We do not permit the commercial use of any Space Show program or part thereof, nor do we permit Space Show programs to be edited, placed on YouTube, or other private channels & websites. Space Show programs can be quoted in news articles, papers, academic & research work but must be cited or referenced in the proper citation format. Contact Dr. Livingston for questions about our copyright and trademark policies which we do enforce. This program is archived on The Space Show website, podcasting, and blog sites with permission from John Batchelor. Please visit the John Batchelor Show website for more information about this fine program, www.johnbatchelorshow.com. Remember, your Amazon Purchases Can Help Support The Space Show/OGLF (www.onegiantleapfoundation.org/amazon.htm). During our 11 minute plus discussion, John, Bill, and I talked about Comet ISON which is now visible in the sky near Mars. We talked about its Thanksgiving close pass to the sun, its survival probabilities, and why this may be the comet of the century. We also talked about a new report indicating small asteroids such as the one that came in over Chelyabinsk, Russia earlier this year may be more common than thought and may put us at more danger than previously thought. Finally, we talked about the Olympic torch going to the ISS on a Soyuz last night, its upcoming photo op on a space walk and its return to Earth. Please post any comments/questions you might have on The Space Show blog. You can contact any of us through drspace@thespaceshow.com.
Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Thu, 07 Nov 2013 16:35:57 UTC
Add this to another station Dr. Taylor Dark, Tuesday, 11-5-13 (62.10MB; download) -- Guest: Dr. Taylor Dark. Topics: Space advocacy per his chapter "Reclaiming The Future: Space Advocacy And The Idea Of Progress." Please direct all comments and questions regarding Space Show programs/guest(s) to the Space Show blog, http://thespaceshow.wordpress.com. Comments and questions should be relevant to the specific Space Show program. Written Transcripts of Space Show programs are a violation of our copyright and are not permitted without prior written consent, even if for your own use. We do not permit the commercial use of Space Show programs or any part thereof, nor do we permit editing, YouTube clips, or clips placed on other private channels & websites. Space Show programs can be quoted, but the quote must be cited or referenced using the proper citation format. Contact The Space Show for further information. In addition, please remember that your Amazon purchases can help support The Space Show/OGLF. See www.onegiantleapfoundation.org/amazon.htm. We welcomed Dr. Taylor Dark to the program to discuss his chapter on space advocacy, "Reclaiming The Future: Space Advocacy And The Idea Of Progress." Dr. Dark's chapter appeared in a NASA book around 2007, The Societal Impact of Spaceflight. The .pdf version is a free download at http://history.nasa.gov/sp4801-part1.pdf. You can read Dr. Dark's chapter at www.taylordark.com/NASA%20Chapter.pdf. For more information about our guest, please visit his website, www.taylordark.com. I urge you to read Dr. Dark's chapter before listening to this program. To read the rest of this summary, please see the archives for this show at www.thespaceshow.com or http://thespaceshow.wordpress.com.
Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Wed, 06 Nov 2013 17:11:16 UTC
Add this to another station Richard Easton & Eric Frazier, Sunday, 11-3-13 (50.32MB; download) -- Guests: Richard Easton & Eric Frazier. Topics: GPS and their book, "GPS Declassified: From Smart Bombs to Smartphones." Please direct all comments and questions regarding Space Show programs/guest(s) to the Space Show blog, http://thespaceshow.wordpress.com. Comments and questions should be relevant to the specific Space Show program. Written Transcripts of Space Show programs are a violation of our copyright and are not permitted without prior written consent, even if for your own use. We do not permit the commercial use of Space Show programs or any part thereof, nor do we permit editing, YouTube clips, or clips placed on other private channels & websites. Space Show programs can be quoted, but the quote must be cited or referenced using the proper citation format. Contact The Space Show for further information. In addition, please remember that your Amazon purchases can help support The Space Show/OGLF. See www.onegiantleapfoundation.org/amazon.htm. We welcomed our two guests to this 1 hour 35 minute discussion of their new book on GPS, its history, workings, uses, and more. Remember, if you buy this book through Amazon using the OGLF portal and instructions in our archives, on the blog, and on TSS website as well as OGLF's website, Amazon will contribute to The Space Show. If you need further instructions on how to do this, please let me know. During our first segment, Richard started out by telling us about the book and why he wrote it, then his meeting up with Eric to be his co-author. We talked about the early programs that led to GPS including the TRANSIT satellite system (NAVSAT), Naval Research Lab, plus other early tracking systems. We talked about timation and we also talked about the GPS systems in other countries such as Russia, Europe, India, and China. Eric explained why the book goes as far back as the Sputnik era and at times even earlier. Doug called in to ask about higher resolution GPS that could for example tell you traffic lane information. As you will hear, that capability is pretty much available now but the resolution and solutions depend on the GPS product one buys or that is a consumer product. We also talked about jamming and spoofing regarding the military GPS systems. Monroe called with questions about GPS Open Source and amateur rocketry, plus signal loss at high speed and 4 g's or more. Also in this segment, we talked about the consumer GPS voice wanting to know if it was a real woman's voice or a computer simulation. In the second segment, we talked more with Monroe and also about mapping issues as an overlay for the raw GPS data. Barry called regarding GPS and automatic flight control systems, then we talked some more with our guests regarding the early days leading up to the development of GPS. Toward the end, our guests mentioned the GPS contribution to our economic GNP! Classified issues were discussed in general but since none of us had a security clearance, classified GPS was just mentioned in passing. The website for the book is www.gpsdeclassified.com and I urge you to check it out Please post your comments/questions on TSS blog above. You can contact our two guests through me.
Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Tue, 05 Nov 2013 00:48:20 UTC
Add this to another station Dr. Anita Sengupta, Friday, 11-1-13 (58.40MB; download) -- Guest: Dr. Anita Sengupta. Topics: Cold Atom Lab (CAL) project, human spaceflight EDL & more. Please direct all comments and questions regarding Space Show programs/guest(s) to the Space Show blog, http://thespaceshow.wordpress.com. Comments and questions should be relevant to the specific Space Show program. Written Transcripts of Space Show programs are a violation of our copyright and are not permitted without prior written consent, even if for your own use. We do not permit the commercial use of Space Show programs or any part thereof, nor do we permit editing, YouTube clips, or clips placed on other private channels & websites. Space Show programs can be quoted, but the quote must be cited or referenced using the proper citation format. Contact The Space Show for further information. In addition, please remember that your Amazon purchases can help support The Space Show/OGLF. See www.onegiantleapfoundation.org/amazon.htm. We welcomed back Dr. Anita Sengupta to discuss the Cold Atom Lab (CAL) project for which Dr. Sengupta is the project manager. CAL is to launch to the ISS in early 2016, probably aboard the SpaceX Dragon though that has yet to be confirmed but the project needs a ride on a pressurized spacecraft. For more information on the CAL project and mission, check out these websites: http://coldatomlab.jpl.nasa.gov; http://coldatomlab.jpl.nasa.gov/news/FunPhysicsResearch. During this 64 minute discussion, Dr. Sengupta explained the CAL project to us, ultra cool quantum gasses in absolute zero and in zero gravity to establish a Force 3 environment which means no gravity pull. We talked about laser cooling and the series of experiments likely to be done on the ISS with CAL based on the NASA Research Announcement which has a submittal date of Nov. 5, 2013. We talked about atomic physics and many related topics, including the mechanics of the project, the need to place CAL in a rack as close to the center of gravity on the ISS as possible for the closest point to zero gravity. Listeners asked lots of questions about CAL, but they also had questions for Anita regarding her expertise in entry, descent, and landing (EDL) from her recent work with Curiosity and the super sonic parachute. In talking about human spaceflight, at one point Anita remarked that CAL was a hybrid project as it is definitely a robotic science mission but they interface with the ISS astronauts so CAL and the team have feet in both worlds. In talking about the CAL hardware, we learned it was designed as an ORU, an orbital replacement unit. Doug called in regarding EDL on Mars from Phobos and the use of strategically placed propellant depots in orbit around Mars and how that might simply a Martian EDL. Anita provided much technical information on this subject and we learned that the actual EDL is driven by the entry mass and the need to dissipate energy. She talked about the difference in a human EDL protocol and a robotic mission EDL protocol and said the human EDL has not yet been devised or worked out. Near the end of the program, Anita explained more about laser cooling, including photons pushing atoms which slows them down and makes them cooler. This enables more accurate laser tuning for the research. Susan asked her if she learned about the engineering for her project from grad school or from OJT. As you will hear, the basics from grad school and the specifics OTJ. Near the end of our program, we talked about the role of a project manager and auditing Anita's USC class which might be possible when she teaches an upcoming graduate class online. We also talked about career choices and would one rather work on a humans to Mars flight or robotic missions. Please post comments/questions on The Space Show blog above. Dr. Sengupta provided her contact information on air at the end of the program or you can email her through me if you prefer.
Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Sat, 02 Nov 2013 18:07:43 UTC
Add this to another station Dr. Mike Griffin, Tuesday, 10-29-13 (44.73MB; download) -- Guest: Dr. Mike Griffin. Topics: This was a wide ranging and broad discussion re US space policy, commercial space, HSF, lunar issues, & more. . Please direct all comments and questions regarding Space Show programs/guest(s) to the Space Show blog, http://thespaceshow.wordpress.com. Comments and questions should be relevant to the specific Space Show program. Written Transcripts of Space Show programs are a violation of our copyright and are not permitted without prior written consent, even if for your own use. We do not permit the commercial use of Space Show programs or any part thereof, nor do we permit editing, YouTube clips, or clips placed on other private channels & websites. Space Show programs can be quoted, but the quote must be cited or referenced using the proper citation format. Contact The Space Show for further information. In addition, please remember that your Amazon purchases can help support The Space Show/OGLF. See www.onegiantleapfoundation.org/amazon.htm. During the first segment of our 91 minute discussion with Mike, we talked about the lack of a coherent national space policy and how best to use tax payer dollars for the public good. Mike discussed the fact that there was no credible alternative to the RTM program, no clear path to any set of discernible goals. I asked Mike about NASAs asteroid redirect mission. He did say it had interesting potential and it was better than nothing but as listeners agreed, it was not a grabbing and inspiring program. Listeners asked Mike about Constellation which he said was a space system architecture. We talked about a lunar base and access to Mars. I asked Mike about the public's interest in space & you don't want to miss his response. Daniel brought up budget issues, commercial ventures, and the current administration. We also talked public/private partnerships and multi-year programs and policy challenges. Mike was asked about the VSE and bipartisan support though Jon emailed in his disagreement on that issue. Mike talked about goals as being important to congress and the need for an effective policy to have bipartisan support. Mike was asked about the ISS and the potential for discovery and we he responded to a listener question about the mass needed in orbit to support a lower mass on the Moon. The ratio is 10::1. In the second segment, June asked about economies of size in launch vehicles and heavy lift. Barbara emailed in about a COTS like program for HSF. Trent called from Australia to inquire about Stratolaunch. Doug called to ask about cislunar development and what a program that supported that development might look like. Mike had much to say on this subject, don't miss it. We talked extensively about the role of government and the private sector, including government subsidies. A listener talked about scientific discovery and serendipity. John asked about the Ares 1 vibration and solids in comparison to liquids for safety. John in Ft. Worth asked Mike about SLS and Orion as a capabilities holding program and Mike agreed. The idea is to maintain capabilities until the time they can be used. During the entire program, I asked Mike about his public service, how he dealt with attacks and criticism, and how he got his interest in space. This is an important discussion. Please post your comments/questions on The Space Show blog.
Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Thu, 31 Oct 2013 01:16:52 UTC
Add this to another station John Batchelor Hotel Mars, Wednesday, 10-23-13 (6.35MB; download) -- Guests: John Batchelor, Anatoly Zak, Dr. David Livingston: Topics: The Chelyabinsk meteorite & 600 kg chunk of it now on display. You are invited to comment, ask questions, and discuss the Space Show program/guest(s) on the Space Show blog, http://thespaceshow.wordpress.com. Comments, questions, and any discussion must be relevant and applicable to Space Show programming. Written Transcripts of Space Show programs are not permitted without prior written consent from The Space Show (even if for personal use) & are a violation of the Space Show copyright. We do not permit the commercial use of any Space Show program or part thereof, nor do we permit Space Show programs to be edited, placed on YouTube, or other private channels & websites. Space Show programs can be quoted in news articles, papers, academic & research work but must be cited or referenced in the proper citation format. Contact Dr. Livingston for questions about our copyright and trademark policies which we do enforce. This program is archived on The Space Show website, podcasting, and blog sites with permission from John Batchelor. Please visit the John Batchelor Show website for more information about this fine program, www.johnbatchelorshow.com. Remember, your Amazon Purchases Can Help Support The Space Show/OGLF (www.onegiantleapfoundation.org/amazon.htm). During our 11 minute plus discussion, John, Anatoly Zak, and I talked about Chelyabinsk meteorite, finding a 600 kg chunk of it in a nearby lake and putting this large piece of the meteorite on display in the local Chelyabinsk Regional History Museum. We also talked about NEOs and the asteroid threat, the 1908 Tunguska event in Siberia, and the Proton rocket. Check out www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2473083/Chelyabinsk-meteor-goes-Giant-600kg-chunk-displayed-hauled-Russian-lake.html?ico=sciencetech%5Emostread to see the Chelyabinsk meteorite on display. Also, be sure to visit Anatoly's comprehensive Russian space news website, www.russianspaceweb.com. Please post any comments/questions you might have on The Space Show blog. You can contact any of us through drspace@thespaceshow.com.
Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Thu, 24 Oct 2013 13:32:27 UTC
Add this to another station Brian Weeden, Wednesday, 10-23-13 (52.43MB; download) -- Guest: Brian Weeden. USAF Space Fence for national security. Please direct all comments and questions regarding Space Show programs/guest(s) to the Space Show blog, http://thespaceshow.wordpress.com. Comments and questions should be relevant to the specific Space Show program. Written Transcripts of Space Show programs are a violation of our copyright and are not permitted without prior written consent, even if for your own use. We do not permit the commercial use of Space Show programs or any part thereof, nor do we permit editing, YouTube clips, or clips placed on other private channels & websites. Space Show programs can be quoted, but the quote must be cited or referenced using the proper citation format. Contact The Space Show for further information. In addition, please remember that your Amazon purchases can help support The Space Show/OGLF. See www.onegiantleapfoundation.org/amazon.htm. We welcomed Brian Weeden back to the program to discuss the issue of the shutting down of the USAF Space Fence. Our discussion was based on Brian's August 26, 2013 Space Review article, "Gambling with a Space Fence: An analysis of the decision to shut down the Air Force Space Surveillance Fence" at www.thespacereview.com/article/2357/1. During the first segment of our 1 hour 29 minute discussion, Brian provided us with a brief history of the Space Fence, what it has been used for, its technical characteristics, and it recent cancellation partially due to sequestration regarding its approximate $15 million annual budget expense. Brian also explained its capabilities in detecting spy satellites, space debris and other objects and the size of objects which it can detect. He discussed both continuous wave radar and pulsed radar, pointing out that the fence which dated from the late 1950's, was uncued. Richard Easton called in as his father Roger was one of the developers for the space fence in January 1958. Richard contributed greatly to our discussion. Brian then talked about the probable replacement for the fence, an S Band fence which would result in higher frequencies enabling the detection of smaller objects, probably with a very high rate pulsed radar. Right now the S Band fence is estimated to cost about $1.8 billion but as you will hear, it may never be built. As to how our national security has been impacted without the fence operating, Brian said it was difficult to assess so listen carefully to his analysis. Brian also talked about challenging DOD budget issues, the difference in budget years with DOD as compared to the government as a whole, and again, sequestration. In our second segment, Brian addressed several of the political issues surrounding the space fence issue. When asked how long it would take for the S Band system to become operational were it funded, he said around 2018. Two companies are competing to do it if and when the project is authorized and funded. We also talked about the U.S. sharing satellite tracking information with all satellite operators including private companies, thus using an international partnership to finance the space fence since it benefits everyone. As you will hear, there appears to be control and sensitivity issues which prevent the air force from going that route. Later I asked Brian about stealth satellites and then he took a listener question about the way space debris was portrayed in the movie Gravity. We spent some time discussing the impact of a movie like Gravity on the public regarding the space debris issue. As the program was ending, Brian said he was not that optimistic about a replacement fence and brought to our attention the need to upgrade computer systems that process the data. As you will hear, this is a substantial problem that is not being addressed. Please post comments/questions on The Space Show blog. You can reach Brian through me or SWF.
Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Thu, 24 Oct 2013 00:05:57 UTC
Add this to another station Dr. Jason Reimuller, Tuesday, 10-22-13 (44.52MB; download) -- Guest: Dr. Jason Reimuller. Topics: Project PoSSUM, manned suborbital polar research flights, noctilucent clouds, rescue & recovery. Please direct all comments and questions regarding Space Show programs/guest(s) to the Space Show blog, http://thespaceshow.wordpress.com. Comments and questions should be relevant to the specific Space Show program. Written Transcripts of Space Show programs are a violation of our copyright and are not permitted without prior written consent, even if for your own use. We do not permit the commercial use of Space Show programs or any part thereof, nor do we permit editing, YouTube clips, or clips placed on other private channels & websites. Space Show programs can be quoted, but the quote must be cited or referenced using the proper citation format. Contact The Space Show for further information. In addition, please remember that your Amazon purchases can help support The Space Show/OGLF. See www.onegiantleapfoundation.org/amazon.htm. We welcomed Dr. Jason Reimuller to the program to discuss Project PoSSUM (Polar Suborbital Science in the Upper Mesosphere). For more information, please visit their website, www.projectpossum.org. In the first segment of this 1 hour 29 minute discussion, Dr. Reimuller started off by telling us the history of Project PoSSUM and its focus on noctilucent clouds. Jason described noctilucent clouds and their importance. I also suggest you read about them on their website at http://projectpossum.org/2015-possum-nlc-campaign/about-noctilucent-clouds. We talked about the high latitudes, the short window for observing these clouds, and the interest in using the XCOR Lynx vehicle as the RLV of choice though other suborbital RLVs are also being considered. We talked about funding as a NASA Flight Opportunities Program and down the road a specialized Kickstarter program. Jason also described the payloads, missions and the Aeronomy Lab, the PoSSUM observatory and much more. He described the types of experiments the scientists want to do during the suborbital flight. Jason also pointed out the use of a general aviation turbo-Mooney aircraft for noctilucent cloud observation, plus the rocket flight profile for maximum viewing and studying during the science mission. In the second segment, we talked about how Project PoSSUM can enable and influence science globally plus the international interest in science missions to study these clouds. Here, Jason pointed out that their choice vehicle was actually the Lynx Mark II. A listener asked if the clouds were also present in the deep southern latitudes and they are during the southern hemisphere summer as they are in the northern hemisphere summer. Given that Jason had worked on the NASA Constellation program, I asked him questions about Constellation of which he had much to say. He also expressed a concern regarding the private rocket companies and their astronaut rescue and recover programs. He talked about the Constellation rescue and recovery program, the trades they had to consider, plus all the variables that had the potential to impact a crew rescue & recovery attempt. He also described the infrastructure in place to aid in rescue and recovery for government missions but that this infrastructure may not be applicable or available to private launch vehicles and commercial astronauts. Connie wanted to know if there was any difference in the noctilucent clouds over land as compared to the oceans. We also talked about science mission conclusions regarding climate change issues. For more information, Dr. Reimuller can be reached through the PoSSUM website plus each of the Project PoSSUM programs has contact info on the website. Post your comments/questions on The Space Show blog.
Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Wed, 23 Oct 2013 15:53:34 UTC
Add this to another station Michael Belfiore, Monday, 10-21-13 (52.70MB; download) -- Guest: Michael Belfiore. Topics: XCOR, space tourism, commercial space, DARPA, robotics, and more. Please direct all comments and questions regarding Space Show programs/guest(s) to the Space Show blog, http://thespaceshow.wordpress.com. Comments and questions should be relevant to the specific Space Show program. Written Transcripts of Space Show programs are a violation of our copyright and are not permitted without prior written consent, even if for your own use. We do not permit the commercial use of Space Show programs or any part thereof, nor do we permit editing, YouTube clips, or clips placed on other private channels & websites. Space Show programs can be quoted, but the quote must be cited or referenced using the proper citation format. Contact The Space Show for further information. In addition, please remember that your Amazon purchases can help support The Space Show/OGLF. See www.onegiantleapfoundation.org/amazon.htm. We welcomed Michael Belfiore back to the show to discuss his recent XCOR Aerospace article (see www.airspacemag.com/space-exploration/The-Lynxs-Leap-223968551.html). For more information, visit Michael's website, http://michaelbelfiore.com. During the first segment of our 1 hour 44 minute program, Michael talked extensively about XCOR Aerospace and the Lynx per his above Air and Space Magazine article. Michael has been a long time follower of XCOR and it shows in this discussion. We also talked about the other suborbital companies and space tourism in general. Michael was asked about XCOR's plans to go orbital from suborbital which was another topic Michael had much to say about. He said his preference was to fly on a Lynx for the more personal and intimate space experience, including wearing a space suit. Michael said he was bullish about the overall space tourism industry, he is attracted to the growing small satellite industry but remains partial to human spaceflight. We talked about SLS which he tends to ignore and discount, SpaceX and Orbital Sciences. The topic of Cislunar space development came up and while Michael said he was supportive, he is drawn to asteroid economic development. Before our segment ended, he updated us on the Google Lunar XPrize and I congratulated him for winning the NewSpace Journalism Award this year. In the second segment, Michael was asked about DARPA which he follows. We talked about Starship 100, the DARPA management style & out of the box operations, the Dec. 20th robotic competition that Michael will attend, plus other important attributes of DARPA. He mentioned upcoming magazine articles he will be writing for Popular Mechanics and AEON Magazine. Michael was asked about other national space programs including China's, Russia's, and more. Doug called to talk about interstellar DARPA activities, and his cislunar economic ideas. We also talked about returning to the Moon for settlement. Please post your comments/questions on The Space Show blog above. Michael can be reached through is website.
Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Tue, 22 Oct 2013 15:28:22 UTC
Add this to another station Space Show Guest Audition Program, Sunday, 10-20-13 (48.08MB; download) -- Guests: Dr. David Livingston with callers; Topics: Cislunar, lunar return, Mars, dogs in space, lunar nitrogen. Please direct all comments and questions regarding Space Show programs/guest(s) to the Space Show blog, http://thespaceshow.wordpress.com. Comments and questions should be relevant to the specific Space Show program. Written Transcripts of Space Show programs are a violation of our copyright and are not permitted without prior written consent, even if for your own use. We do not permit the commercial use of Space Show programs or any part thereof, nor do we permit editing, YouTube clips, or clips placed on other private channels & websites. Space Show programs can be quoted, but the quote must be cited or referenced using the proper citation format. Contact The Space Show for further information. In addition, please remember that your Amazon purchases can help support The Space Show/OGLF. See www.onegiantleapfoundation.org/amazon.htm. Welcome to our second Space Show guest audition program. During the first segment of our 1 hour 28 minute program, we fielded no calls from potential new Space Show guests but Doug called in from S. California for a lengthy discussion regarding the reasons for returning to the Moon and what may in his opinion be the best reason for the public to get excited about returning to the Moon with a settlement appeal. Doug was talking about couples & their possible flight schedules to the Moon, we talked about Mars One and that researchers have proposed all women crews as many believe they will do much better than men in long duration spaceflight. Doug then asked about how many people could identify the Moon walking astronauts as to how many could identify the cast of the old TV show, Gilligan's Island. Everyone thought that more people would know the Gilligan's cast than the Apollo astronauts. John Hunt then emailed in a comment that Gilligan's Island had a theme song, suggesting the song made the difference. In honor of John's "discovery," I played the Gilligan theme song on air and challenged Doug and John to collaborate with one another on a Return to the Moon theme song. Doug also thought taking a dog as a pet (and a research subject) to the Moon would really interest the public. We had some fun talking about this topic but in the end, I expressed my skepticism and cynical nature regarding Doug's five points with the general public and policy makers, and even the dog in space possibility though I am in support for traveling with my dog as listeners know since I have brought this up on many Space Show programs. In the second segment, Marshall called in to talk about wanting to return as a guest to The Space Show regarding his ideas of lunar settlement. He talked about artificial gravity and possible nitrogen problems on the Moon. Marshall connected the possible nitrogen problems, even with ammonia on the Moon, to some of the issues Doug talked about during his call. This audition program did not turn up as many potential new guests as the first audition show did but do keep in mind we are always interested in new guests, your suggestions, and recommendations. Self-invited guests need to call an Open Lines show to tell us what is on their mind and why they think they should be a Space Show guest. Please post comments/questions on The Space Show blog.
Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Mon, 21 Oct 2013 17:44:29 UTC
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