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. Paul Mueller & Matthew Dushku, Wednesday, 5-13-09 (50.56MB; download) -- Guests: Dr. Paul Mueller and Matthew Dushku. Topics: Experimental Sounding Rocket Association (ESRA), student rocketry, SRB engines and recovery. Dr. Paul Mueller and Matthew Dushku were our guests for this show to discuss the upcoming student rocket competition among six universities for ESRA to be held June 25-26 in Green River, Utah. Find out more about ESRA, their full program, the upcoming competition, and much more at http://soundingrocket.org/default.aspx. Dr. Mueller began our discussion by providing us with background for ESRA but soon our discussion was in full swing with Matt, Paul, myself and questions from listeners. One topic that was of great interest and kept coming back for more was the idea that students could launch a rocket to 100 km. Both Paul and Matt had much to say about this, why its hard and what the barriers were for students. Interestingly, perhaps the barriers have more to do with how long it might take to accomplish the goal and the funding required than the technology or engineering ability required of the students, especially for grad students. Hybrids were discussed in detail as were solids and liquids. Our guests also talked about biprop rocket engines in response to a listener question. In fact, they look forward this year to having a biprop rocket at their Green River competition. Another topic that was discussed was the use of composite tanks over aluminum. We even found out the judging requirements for the competition because its not based only on the rocket working. Don't miss this discussion. Later in the show when we returned to idea of students sending a rocket to 100 km, we learned about the Procyon university project. So it is being planned and developed! In the last segment, we spent some time talking with Matt specifically about his work with ATK recovering Space Shuttle SRBs and refurbishing the SRB engine. We discussed sea water damage, how the engines are inspected, what is done at the Cape before they are sent by rail back to ATK in Utah and much more. We also talked about the extensive quality control, clean room environments throughout ATK as I was afforded an outstanding tour of the ATK SRB facilities one year when I was at the Small Sat conference. We then discussed the approach to hardware development in this traditional format as compared to what NewSpace is working hard to achieve which is a hardware environment that does not require the high cost procedures and infrastructure now in place for shuttle and related components. I am sure you will find this to be a most interesting discussion with some comparisons and analogies that add to the relevancy of this discussion for each and everyone of us. If you want more information on ESRA or if you want ask a question or offer a comment, you can email Dr. Paul Mueller at paul.mueller.iii@gmail.com. Matthew Dushku lists contact information on the ESRA website at http://soundingrocket.org/contact.aspx. If you want to email Matthew, please do so through me at drspace@thespaceshow.com.
Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Thu, 14 May 2009 17:54:19 UTC
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Jeff Krukin, Monday, 5-11-09 (40.73MB; download) -- Guest: Jeff Krukin. Topics: NEWSPACE NATION, spaceports, suborbital and orbital flight. Jeff Krukin was our guest today to tell us about his new monograph, "NEWSPACE NATION: America's Emerging Entrepreneurial Space Industry." You can see a sample of this monograph and order it from Jeff's website, www.jeffkrukin.com. Jeff explained how and why he wrote this monogram and we discussed different segments of the Newspace industry referred to as industry clusters. We had a lively discussion concerning spaceports due to listener questions and a listener phone call. We also talked at length about the developing suborbital and orbital space tourism sectors. The timeline for Newspace development came up in our discussion and Jeff explained both his own timeline in the monograph as well as what he meant by the section titled "Looking ahead to 2030." His response to comments from listeners as well as me regarding the fact that we are always about two years away from space tourism, he said he too was familiar with that timeline but now he thought we were closer to that being real than any other time in the history of the space tourism industry. This is an exceptional monograph that should be required reading for journalists, writers, reporters and people interested in space but not that knowledgeable on NewSpace development or the emerging industry referred to as Newspace. If you have questions or comments for Jeff Krukin, you can email him at jeff@jeffkrukin.com. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Tue, 12 May 2009 05:35:36 UTC
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Dr. Alan Stern, Sunday, 5-10-09 (42.37MB; download) -- Guest: Dr. Alan Stern. Topics: NASA administration, private spaceflight, New Horizons Mission, the Last NASA Administrator. Dr. Alan Stern was our guest for this program to discuss many topics. We started our discussion with NASA given his recent position as Chief of all NASA space and Earth science missions. We talked about the his missions, how to cut costs and save money, the proper balance with the science and the human spaceflight part of NASA, the best use of the ISS, private spaceflight and NASA, and much more. We then moved on to the entrepreneurial private sector as Dr. Stern is a consultant to several of the emerging spaceflight companies. Here we discussed suborbital and orbital flight, the science missions that will be part of the Virgin Galactic flight profile and what these missions mean for potential income generation for the company. Our discussion took us into the proper management and leadership characteristics needed to be the NASA Administrator, the upcoming Constellation review directed by Norm Augustine, and Alan's concern that unless certain changes are made and new directions sought, we may be looking at the "Last NASA Administrator." As a result of a listener question on this issue, Dr. Stern elaborated on what his concerns were and why he said we might be looking at the last administrator. This is an important discussion you will want to hear. In the last segment of the program, we talked about the consequences of regulation creep to NASA and for other missions, and the New Horizons Mission to Pluto and the Kuiper Belt. Dr. Stern is the PI for New Horizons so we got important information, plus we addressed some not so common questions such at the round trip time for communications and the New Horizons rule of thumb for mission length and round trip light speed time. We talked about the science being generated by New Horizons and the expectations for it when it gets to Pluto and starts mapping doing spectra analysis, atmospheric analysis and more. We talked about how New Horizons was built to survive the space trip, the risks for the trip, and the planned dormancy for most of its parts and more. This was a fascinating discussion and glimpse into how an inter-planetary probe is planned and built to survive and function when it gets to its destination. If you have a question or comment for Dr. Alan Stern, please send it to me at drspace@thespaceshow.com and I will forward it to him. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Mon, 11 May 2009 15:10:46 UTC
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Dr. Nader Elhefnawy, Friday, 5-8-09 (58.93MB; download) --
Guest: Dr. Nader Elhefnawy. Topics: Space cadet politics, liberal, conservative, and libertarian space politics, space tourism, economic space drivers. Dr. Nader Elhefnawy returned for this Space Show program to discuss his March 16, 2009 Space Review article, "Space Cadet Politics' (www.thespacereview.com/article/1328/1). Dr. Elhefnawy discussed his perspective on why space cadet politics are they way they are (the term space cadet is used in a positive sense in this discussion). This was a most interesting and broad reaching discussion with lots of listener participation. In fact, listeners wanted to type cast liberals and their interest and motivation in space and conservatives with their motivation and interest in space. These discussions are certainly interesting and to the point. Topics that came up that we applied to the overall space cadet politics of the article and our discussion included space tourism, the NASA budget, using space tourism to drive the NASA budget, space tourists on the shuttle, the human program compared to the science and robotic program and more. Science fiction, expectations, and entitlements were also discussed in some detail. We spent some time discussing the variety of space bloggers and their overall impact on space development and space policy. You will want to hear what Nader had to say about this. In general both Nader and I were most supportive of blogs, not just in space but in all disciplines as a shining example of free speech. However, we both cautioned against using blog information as a replacement for hard news. As to be expected, Nader brought into the discussion the references for historic space literature and other books but they are also mentioned in his Space Review article. If you are interested in additional information on this topic, a good starting point would be to read some of the books referenced by our guest. If you have comments or questions for Dr. Nader Elhefnawy, please send them to me at drspace@thespaceshow.com and I will forward them to him. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Sat, 09 May 2009 03:00:43 UTC
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Space Investment Summit #6, Wednesday, 5-6-09 (42.63MB; download) -- Guests: Michael Leventhal, David Hosley. Topics: Space Investment Summit #6 (SIS-6), space hospitality, space tourism. Our guests started out introducing us to the SIS program and in particular, SIS-6 with its new panel format and specific focus on space hospitality, tourism, and entertainment. Both Michael and Dave described the panels and this new format in detail and to me, it appears to be a real winner. Check it out. You can get more information about the agenda, the panel speakers, and SIS-6 by visiting http://www.spaceinvestmentsummit.com/. In addition to talking about SIS-6, we were introduced to the concept of the Banner Center for Space Tourism concept for grades 9-12. If this interests you, get in contact with Michael or Dave and see if you can help put such a program together for your high school of interest. During our discussion, we talked about the seven human spaceflight companies working to move us off Earth, plus we addressed financial, market, and economic issues for the industry. Listeners brought up some very good points in that space tourism is completely a private sector effort without government involvement. We also talked about the many terrestrial business opportunities that have potential in and around the centers where space tourism will take place, the spaceports, and in general to support the developing industry. Our guests also discussed some of the vehicles being made for space tourism and the companies so you will want to hear these updates. If you have questions or comments about SIS-6, please use the Contact button in the upper right hand corner of the Space Investment Summit website or use info@spacecommerceroundtable.com. If you have specific questions for either of our guests, please send your note to me at drspace@thespaceshow.com and I will forward it to the person you designate. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Thu, 07 May 2009 14:34:54 UTC
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Dr. Charles Lurio, Tuesday, 5-5-09 (55.16MB; download) -- Guest: Dr. Charles Lurio. Topics: The Lurio Report, NewSpace, Moon programs, ISS, Space Solar Power. Dr. Charles Lurio was our guest for this Space Show program. We started out asking Charles if he had any insights to who the new NASA Administrator might be and if one could infer anything by the delay in announcing a new administrator. Dr. Lurio had no information on the next administrator but his comments on what we could possibly infer by the delay were interesting and you will want to hear them. We then switched to talking about The Lurio Report which is an outstanding email newsletter resource for all the news in the space industry, including NewSpace. You can see samples copies, check out the details of the Lurio Report and get more information about it and subscribing by visiting www.thelurioreport.com. Our discussion then took us into many different areas including SSP, the Ares rockets and the Constellation program, Direct 2.0 which as you will hear on the show has evolved to Direct v.3.0 to be released at ISDC 2009. However, Ross did send in a basic description of Direct 3.0 which I read on air and he will be returning to the show on June 2 so we will all have a chance to learn much more about the new Direct. Charles was bullish on an alternative to Constellation and Ares. He preferred the EELVs, the Falcon 9, or Direct. Listen to what he had to say about these various programs including Ares and Constellation in general. In response to a listener question, we talked about how we should return to the Moon and what that return would look like and who should do it, private or government. Again, a very interesting discussion. Dr. Lurio also addressed suborbital space tourism and this discussion took Charles into describing the XCOR Lynx vehicles under construction. This sparked some controversy as Bill in Virginia challenged some of the numbers Dr. Lurio was citing. This was an IM exchange with Charles but you will still want to hear the comments and points raised by both Charles and Bill. Other program topics included COTS, Dr. Mike Griffin who was the former NASA Administrator, economics, Spaceport America in New Mexico, and more. If you have a comment or question for Dr. Charles Lurio, please forward it to me at drspace@thespaceshow.com and I will pass it on to Charles. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Wed, 06 May 2009 17:52:10 UTC
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Dr. Bryan Laubscher, Monday, 5-4-09 (56.39MB; download) -- Guest: Dr. Bryan Laubscher. Topics: Space Elevator, chemical rockets, Space Elevator Conference, power beaming, lightening strikes. Dr. Bryan Laubscher returned to The Space Show to continue our discussion about the space elevator. We started out with Bryan telling us about the upcoming Space Elevator Conference in Redmond, WA. Check it out at www.spaceelevatorconference.org. Registration is available online and there are discounts if applicable to your situation. We moved on from discussing the conference to the materials needed for the space elevator including carbon nano tubes (CNT). Bryan went into detail as to how the CNTs are made so if you are not familiar with the growth process, you will be after listening to this show. Dr. Laubscher also identified three serious issues that unless resolved are show stoppers. These issues are the consistency of the material, the length, and the strength. Several times during the show he said if the materials cannot be made, its the end of the space elevator concept. He also talked about how most of the CNT resources go into the more market driven applications in the electronics field, not into the areas needed for the space elevator. There were several listener questions about the elevator and CNTs. In addition, Bryan talked about the various competitions at their upcoming conference and also as hosted by the Spaceward Foundation (http://www.spaceward.org/). One of the intereesting competitions involves contestants coming up with a material stronger than used by the host of the competition. If you do, you can win a huge amount of money! This show went to two hours as a result of a 40 minute call with listener Charles Pooley in Mojave. To say the least, Charles is not a believer in the space elevator and he challenged Bryan continuously during their conversation. Charles asked about lightening strikes on the cable and you will want to hear how Bryan suggested dealing with it. I asked Bryan about oscillation on the cable and knowing where the cable was at all times and you will want to hear how Bryan suggested dealing with this and the comments offered by Charles. Charles advocated continued use of chemical rockets which Bryan challenged in some detail. This is a lively discussion, factual as well as emotional at time. I promise you, you do not want to miss this discussion! If you have comments or questions for Dr. Bryan Laubscher, you can email him at belaubscher@comcast.net. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Tue, 05 May 2009 14:33:12 UTC
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Responsive Space 7 Interviews with Amitsur Rosenfeld first, then followed by Dr. Peter Wegner, 5-1-09 (49.94MB; download) -- Guests: Amitsur Rosenfeld; Dr. Peter Wegner. Topics: Responsive Space in Israel, Air Force Office of Responsive Space. The first interview of this program is with Amitsur Rosenfeld, Managing Director of MicroSat Israel. Amitsur has attended the past four Responsive Space Conferences and provides us with his perspective on how responsive space is progressing. In addition, he details what the Israeli space development programs do regarding responsive space, their responsive small satellites and more. Amitsur also talks about exploiting the American commercial market and he has many valuable insights to share with us. He also provides us with real life examples of how ITAR can be restrictive to American commercial enterprise. The second interview on this tape was with Dr. Peter Wegner who is in charge of the Air Force Office of Responsive Space in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Wegner talks with us about responsive space, how his office sees it, how the US Congress sees responsive space and its needs, how rapid launch is being solved and what the primary goals, challenges, and objectives are and over what time period. This is an important discussion that you will not want to miss. If you have questions for Amitsur Rosenfeld, you can email him at amitsur1@netvision.net.il. If you want to send a comment or question to Dr. Wegner, please do so to me at drspace@thespaceshow.com and I will forward it to his office. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Sun, 03 May 2009 15:27:18 UTC
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Responsive Space #7, Tuesday, 4-28-09 (42.00MB; download) --
Guests: Responsive Space #7 Participants including Dr. Jim Wertz, Reda Anderson, Dr. John Jurist, Dr. Richard Van Allen, Ron, Nicola Sarzi Amade, Christine Purcell. Topics: Responsive Space, GPS, business education for space engineers. This Space Show program was live with live video streaming at the Westin Hotel for the Responsive Space Conference #7, April 28, 2009. We started the program with Dr. Jim Wertz coming to the microphone to talk about the status of responsive space, a report card analysis of responsive space, and much more. The discussion with Dr. Wertz opened up a much broader responsive space discussion leading into the need for systems engineering and business education. Others in the audience including Reda Anderson, Dr. Jurist, Dr. Van Allen, Ron, Nicola, and Christine Purcell of the California Space Authority (CSA) formed a panel to discuss these issues. One of the important things discussed in this program was the study referenced by Christine so you want to pay attention to it and probably download it from the website address given out on air. Our discussion of commercial space led to lots of comments about GPS and its commercial significance. We also talked about our possibility vulnerability given our commercial and national security dependence on space. You will want to hear what many of our guests said about this. Nicola who is a USC PhD astronautics engineering student had much to say from his younger perspective. His proclamation that he and his friends are frustrated that progress is so slow was illuminating. Later I asked him if the frustration was more about the slow space development as opposed to his generation wanting everything now and being accustomed to having it now. If you have comments for any of our panel members or guests, please send them to me and I will forward them to the person of your choice. Responsive Space is going to be an increasingly important part of our space community and space development effort. I believe this program will prove to be a good resource for us all. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:31:29 UTC
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Roger Lenard, Monday, 4-27-09 (47.61MB; download) -- Guest: Roger Lenard. Topics: Space Solar Power, tethers, beaming energy from space, military needs for SSP, tethers. Roger Lenard, president of Heliosat, Inc. was our guest for this show. We began our discussion with Roger talking about SSP and the unique approach of Heliosat, Inc. in bringing SSP to fruition. Listen to his plan and objectives and see what you think. We talked about the use of tethers to boost the satellites from LEO to GEO. We also talked about low cost launch options which seem promising. You will not want to miss this discussion. As our conversation progressed, we heard more and more how systems engineering was crucial to developing not only SSP but space in general. Roger talked with us extensively about systems engineering. Do you concur with its importance and leadership role in space development? Other topics of discussion included the possible need of the military to have SSP, the size of rectennas and power beaming frequencies, laser beaming versus microwave beaming, and more. STEM education and space policy as well as political leadership came up. Also the subject of history. This was a far reaching program beyond the Heliosat SSP plans and I know you will find it important and valuable. If you have questions for Roger Lenard, please send them to me at drspace@thespaceshow.com and I will forward them to him. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Mon, 27 Apr 2009 14:06:23 UTC
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