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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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UND Space Studies Class Summer 2008, Tuesday, 8-5-08 (60.73MB; download) -- Guests: Lee Tinker, Capt. Charles Hammond, Steven Benoit, and Nate Ambler, all graduate students in my Summer 2008 UND Space Studies class were our guests for this program nicknamed "Are you as smart as a Space Studies graduate student?" Each student focused in on the subject of their class paper or research. For example, Lee Tinker focused on Space Solar Power, Nate Ambler focused on the NASA HASP Program involving an indium-tin oxide solid state ozone sensor, Steven Benoit focused on the human factors barriers which are present in long duration human spaceflight, and Captain Charles Hammond, USAF, focused on the issue of the toxic lunar dust on the Moon and what this might mean for a lunar settlement. Listeners engaged the students with many questions and there were lots of cross over questions in which the students addressed various issues, not just those limited to their area of interest. There were many questions regarding human factors, especially gravity, bone loss, radiation, and emotional issues. Space Solar Power proved to be a major discussion point for most of the students and many of the listeners and myself. Hear what Lee Tinker found out doing his research on the subject. The SSP discussion led to a discussion regarding the weaponization of space here, I ended up on a soap box about space weapons to be used back here on Earth - based on what I have learned in my interviews, conference programs, my having met so many of our top ranking military officers and leading space personnel. Will any of you agree with me? When we came back from a break, I clarified the weapons discussion, see if the clarification makes sense. Given the comments that SSP might be used as a weapon in space, what are your thoughts on that issue? Let us know. Listeners asked the students many questions about space education, why an interdisciplinary program rather than focusing on engineering, science, physics, etc. Others wanted to know how to retain space studies students, still other questions addressed students recruiting students for space studies and the competition from other science related educational programs possibly offering faster rewards, more lucrative career paths, and even potentially more excitement. Each student also told why he chose space studies, what he wanted to get out of the program and what he honestly thought of the program, the classes, the professors, and the outcomes. The differences between an on campus program and distance program were highlighted as well. Each of these students is available for follow up questions or comments and if you are considering enrolling in a space studies at UND or another school, talk to these students first. Learn firsthand about the UND Space Studies program in addition to other things that may influence your decision about taking a space studies program or attending the University of North Dakota program or another school. To reach each student, do the following: Lee Tinker: TinkerW@stluciesheriff.com; Nate Ambler: nambler@ufl.edu; and for Capt. Charles Hammond and Steve Benoit, please go through me at drspace@thespaceshow.com. Let me know if you liked this student program and, of course, were you as smart as a space studies graduate student? Be honest, let me know. If you would like additional space studies student programs such as this one, also let me know. I am considering doing this quarterly or on some regular basis. I would also like to engage students at other universities including ISU. Perhaps even arrange a sort of Space Show student discussion/debate on important issues and programs facing the space community. Your feedback is certainly welcome.
Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Wed, 06 Aug 2008 15:41:48 UTC
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Al Globus, Monday, 8-4-08 (38.60MB; download) -- Guest: Al Globus returned as a guest for this Space Show program. We started our discussion with a comprehensive overview of the NASA Space Settlement Contest that Al helped start several years ago. As we learned, the contest is open to those in grades 6-9 and 10-12 or their foreign equivalent. Each group is judged separately other than for the grand prize. Learn about this contest and if you have a child or know someone who is eligible to compete, share the information with them. Visit http://www.nas.nasa.gov/About/Education/SpaceSettlement/Contest/ for details. You can also see the designs of recent grand prize winners at this site. Our space settlement discussion introduced related music composed and performed by Al who is also an accomplished musician. You will hear his piece on the show, but you can download it and other musical pieces by Al Globus at his website, http://alglobus.net/music/. We played "Let's Go Out There" on the show. In fact, I suggest you visit Al's website at http://alglobus.net/ because it's chocked full of interesting and relevant items regarding space settlement, space solar power and much more, including his writings and published papers. In a later segment of the show, we focused on space solar power. Al talked about the long term need to develop space solar power, we talked about the research and development needed, how it can be used to avoid future energy wars, and the interest in it by not only the U.S. military, but other nations such as Japan, India, and China. Several listener questions were based on space solar power as well as the space development and settlement issue. In the final segment of the show, we talked about Al's Space Program for Americans which he created earlier this year and can be found at http://space.alglobus.net/papers/spaceProgram2008.html. This program contains three primary segments (yes, there are more), Earth observation, Earth to orbit transportation, and planetary protection. Listen to the discussion and read the plan and see what you think. Let Al Globus know. If you have questions or comments for Al Globus, please send them to him at AlGlobus@gmail.com. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Tue, 05 Aug 2008 15:06:08 UTC
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Lunar Regolith Challenge Program, Sunday, 8-3-08 (59.53MB; download) -- Guests: Andrea Seastrand and Janice Dunn with Matt Everingham of the California Space Authority (CSA), followed by Ken Davidian of NASA, followed by Jim Buenrostro of the team Technology Ranch at the NASA Lunar Regolith Challenge at Cal Poly were our guests for this set of taped interviews. We start this set of interviews with a message from me, your host of the Space Show, regarding the Falcon 1 launch attempt and my comments about it. As you will hear, I relate these comments and events to the Challenge which took place at Cal Poly this weekend. My introductory message leads into a great interview with Andrea, Janice, and Matt about CSA, space in California, space economics, how to influence the public and members of Congress about space, and much more. You will want to hear this segment and learn about CSA and all that it is doing. Next, Ken Davidian takes through a walking tour of a great website wiki that he has created which is sure to be a terrific tool for us in the space community and those interested in space information and research. His website is the Commercial Space PBWiki and you can access it at http://commercialspace.pbwiki.com. As Ken takes us through it and shows us what is on it, you will want to follow along with him. The final interview is with Jim Buenrostro, a member of the team Technology Ranch which won the awards at the Lunar Regolith Challenge this weekend, but again, nobody won the grand prize. Jim describes what his team built, what happened, what it's like working with the regolith simulant and much, much more. If you want to contact Andrea, Janice, or Matt, visit the California Space Authority website (wwwcaliforniaspaceauthority.org) and click on Staff and their email addresses are there for you to use or you can send a note to me and I will forward it. Ken provides his email address on air several times or you will find it on the wiki website. If you have a question or comment for Jim, send it to me at drspace@thespaceshow.com. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Mon, 04 Aug 2008 03:51:39 UTC
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Professor Joanne Gabrynowicz (54.20MB; download) -- Guest: Professor Joanne Gabrynowicz from the University of Mississippi School of Law returned for this program. We started our discussion with updates regarding remote sensing and the disaster reporting component of the global remote sensing network. This information is available on the Res Communis Blog located at http://rescommunis.wordpress.com. In fact, this blog should be required reading for everyone on a daily basis for its factual content impacting the space world, civil, government, military, foreign, and NewSpace. We also continued our discussion on the subject of informed consent for the space tourism industry. Tracey Knutson, attorney and previous Space Show guest, has a new article on the blog at the URL above. Other topics we discussed included the commercial viability of remote sensing, the recently announced Iranian space law (you can read about this on the Res Communis blog at http://rescommunis.wordpress.com/?s=tarikhi). Power politics over space policy as to the president or Congress was also discussed and as a result of a listener question, the issue of what a space advocate/enthusiast should know to facilitate better and more successful advocacy was also discussed. Other topics discussed included weapons in space, the Outer Space Treaty, and the difference with a space weapon designed to be used back here on Earth and designed to be used in space or on a space settlement. I presented Professor Gabrynowicz with the idea of her doing a workshop for those of us who are not attorneys and who might want a legal perspective/reality orientation to many of the issues we discussed on the show today plus many more. Professor Gabrynowicz was open to the idea so if you have an interest in attending such a workshop, let me know. As we just celebrated the 50th birthday for the NASA Space Act from 1958, we discussed this important piece of legislation and its continued modification over the years. Remote imaging issues for the Google Lunar X-Prize were also discussed, along with certain issues pertaining to the N-Prize given the potential need for a NOAA license. I believe this to be a very important program with lots of necessary and factual discussion points that you will want to know about. If you have any questions, please contact Professor Gabrynowicz at jgabryno@olemiss.edu or me at drspace@thespaceshow.com. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Sat, 02 Aug 2008 03:22:06 UTC
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Darel Preble, Tuesday, 7-29-08 (32.50MB; download) -- Guest: Darel Preble was the guest for this Space Show television segment filmed on June 11, 2008 in Cape Canaveral, Florida. As Chair of the Space Solar Power Workshop at Georgia Tech, (See www.sspi.gatech.edu for more details), Darel explained Space Solar Power (SSP), its technology and history .He also discussed current developments in the SSP industry which seems to have much energy associated with it today compared to years ago. Darel worked in a discussion about our energy crisis, suggesting that its been predicted that we will see gasoline prices between $12 and $15 a gallon in a few years . Darel also talks about the need to move towards the electrification of our transportation system and how "green" space solar is in comparison to other fuels. His discussion addressed the fact that while SSP was proposed in the late 1960s/early 1970s, it has yet to be developed. According to Darel and his work, the key reason why SSP has not been developed has been the high cost of space access, that is the launch cost. Listen to the show and see if you agree with what Darel says. Darel also tells us about the other difficulties that space solar power must overcome, including the fact that it will take several years to develop even a small test or pilot system. In addition, we discussed the international interest in SSP and why GEO is preferred to LEO. In addition, I asked Darel several times to close the business case for SSP right now in 2008. You do not want to miss this discussion! Please visit the Space Solar Power Workshop website above and if you have any comments or questions for Darel Preble, please contact him per the website information or send them to darel.preble@comcast.net.
Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Tue, 29 Jul 2008 16:03:22 UTC
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Open Lines, Monday, 7-28-08 (54.15MB; download) -- Guest: Open Lines with Dr. David Livingston. The first segment of this Open Lines program was not space related as I summarized my experiences on my son's movie set in the Santa Barbara, CA area two weeks ago using a tiger in the movie. During this segment, I discussed what it was like working with a wild animal, how the actors and those on the set were trained to behave with the tiger, what the trainers do, how shots are filmed, and what it's like to work, play, and handle a tiger. It's not space related, but it's fascinating and I will not view an animal movie again the same way now that I have been on the inside of how it is done. As mentioned on air, if you want to see the sketch comedy films my son and his friends are doing, visit www.deesguys.com. The Shere Kahn (the tiger's name) movie "Lightening Cats" is not yet out of post but you can see their first five comedy sketches. As I said on the air, if you have no stomach for totally irreverent, sometimes crass, bawdy and definitely not PC college and older humor, don't see the sketches. Dees Guys is definitely over the top and outrageous so don't say you were not warned! Still, some of the sketches are pretty funny and I bet all of you will really like the tiger movie when its out. During the rest of this special two hour program, we discussed many topics with the listeners including the quality of space journalism and news reporting, the continuation of many in the space community counting that which is possible or plausible sometime in the future as if it's in existence right now, here in the present. Dr. Jurist called in on this subject, you will want to hear what he had to say about this and listen to the full discussion. Andrew from Tucson called in with a great idea to spark garage inventors to tool up and do small, useful space related project that can help us move toward space development. We even talked about offering small prizes for such projects and we used the N-Prize as an example. Following Andrew, Mojave's Charles called in to tell us that he had entered the N-Prize, what he was doing for his small satellite, and the rocket that his group will be building to make it happen. After exploring this with Charles, we got a firsthand report on the roll out of White Knight 2 at Mojave today as Charles was able to see it all from a few hundred yards away. You will certainly want to hear this report from Charles and how he is building an N-Prize tiny satellite inside a small Styrofoam cup! During the last segment of the show, I returned to the topic of poor science and space reporting and journalism as this is really a problem given that policy is often made on the basis of bogus news reporting on these and other subjects. Solutions are welcome. In addition to these topics, we talked about the importance of the Mars Society Conference this year, Dr. Zubrin's connecting the dots with space development and Mars to our economy, and the problems caused by high energy prices. Another point of discussion was the recent show with Bob Zimmerman and the disgruntled email that came in accusing Bob and The Space Show of crossing partisan political lines, even suggesting that Bob be barred from The Space Show. You will want to hear my comments on this issue. If you have questions or comments about this Open Lines discussion, please send them to me at drspace@thespaceshow.com. I will also forward any comments or questions you have for those that called the program.
Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Tue, 29 Jul 2008 04:18:37 UTC
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Dr. Robert Zubrin & Chris Carberry, Sunday, 7-27-08 (38.51MB; download) -- Guests: Dr. Robert Zubrin and Chris Carberry of The Mars Society were our guests today to discuss the upcoming Eleventh Annual Mars Society Conference to be held in Boulder, Colorado from August 14-17 (Please see www.marssociety.org/portal/c/Conventions/2008 for more details). Both Dr. Zubrin and Chris took us through the list of major speakers and programming and we elaborated on many, including the unusual religion and space panel which will be held on Saturday, August 16th. Also, we learned about the Private Options for Mars Missions and the Bored Billionaire's Guide to Spaceflight in 2018 program, also scheduled for Saturday afternoon. In talking about the VSE and going to Mars rather than the Moon, Bob pointed out how inspiring a Mars mission would be and what it would mean for spirit and mood of our nation and the world. We then got into linking the current energy costs and issues to space travel, specifically Mars, and this discussion is most important. Dr. Zubrin connects the dots to going to Mars by solving the energy problem and he states very clearly what the high cost of energy is doing to people around the world, not just in the US. We then talked about the Open Fuel Standards Act, which both presidential candidates seem to support, but will not endorse in the U.S. Senate. In fact, use the fax tool I talk about on each show and send your members of Congress and both candidates another message about why space is so important, why Mars is important, and then ask why they don't sponsor this Senate bill since they seem to support it in their campaign rhetoric. Listen to what Dr. Zubrin has to say about this and see what you think. He does explain some facts about the alcohol fuels for cars, flex engines, and again, he is excellent in connecting the dots to going to Mars and to developing space. Registration for this conference is online and it pays to be a member of The Mars Society. We also talked about the leadership of the Mars Society in fighting to save Hubble. This discussion took us into why it's important to be a member of a leading, visionary space organization because numbers do matter. See if you agree with this discussion. While The Space Show helps to spread the word and promote many important space conferences, this particular Mar Society conference comes at a time when space is extremely vulnerable to funding issues, hardware and technology issues, priority shifts, and more. Attending this conference makes the point that there are people concerned about these issues and they are willing to stand up and be counted despite hard times and maybe a public trend that does not clearly understand our focus, our passion, our facts, and the value of our vision for America and the free world. So be part of making all of this important. You can contact Chris Carberry, Executive Director of the Mars Society with your questions or comments at carberry@marssociety.org. If you have specific conference questions, you can also use info@marssociety.org. If you have a question for Dr. Zubrin, please send it to me at drspace@thespaceshow.com. Please remember that we all are accountable for the way we develop our space program. Don't expect others to do what you want, do it yourself and join forces with those on the front lines making it happen. The Mars Society is on the front lines, become part of the effort. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Mon, 28 Jul 2008 03:47:17 UTC
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Dr. Brian Hart & Larry Bock, Friday, 7-25-08 (54.80MB; download) -- Guests: Dr. Brian Hart and Larry Bock were the guests for this Space Show program to bring to our attention the SoCal Science Cafe (please see their website: www.socal-sciencecafe.org) and the San Diego Science Festival for 2009 (more information can be found www.sdsciencefestival.com). During our discussion, we learned about the Science Cafe network (also see www.sciencecafes.org/) and the programming for the both the SoCal chapter and the San Diego Science Festival. For those of you interested in modelling teaching, student, and speaker programs for maximum attention and interest in your market, this is a must hear program for its creative ideas, innovation, strategies, and much more. Listeners asked far-ranging questions, including using music as a transition to science studies, comparing raising significant sums of money for the then emerging biotech industry with today's NewSpace and entrepreneurial space communities, to observatory visits, and dark skies in Southern California. Joining the SoCal Science Cafe is free and if you are in the area to participate in their programming, do so. Also, there is room to get involved in both organizations, suggest possible programs or even be a speaker yourself. These are must visit websites for you and your family. As we heard from Larry, the new website www.MySDScience.com has gotten off to a great start and you will want to participate in this science social network after you hear the description and benefits of the program. If you have questions about these organizations or for either guest, please email them as follows: Dr. Brian Hart: director@socalscience-cafe.org. For Larry Bock, please use biobock@mac.com. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Sat, 26 Jul 2008 17:14:12 UTC
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Rand Simberg & Bill Simon, Tuesday, 7-22-08 (46.43MB; download) -- Guests: Rand Simberg and William (Bill) Simon returned for this Space Show program to discuss Evoloterra, the ceremony honoring when we first set foot on another world. Please visit www.evoloterra.com to learn more about this ceremony and to download it. During our discussion, Rand and Bill explained the origins of Evoloterra and its purpose. We discussed many related aspects of it, including the exploration spirit. We had listener questions and comments via the phone regarding exploration and more, plus many listeners suggested Evoloterra find its way to the school systems. Rand and Bill did not think this possible given that this ceremony is modelled after the Passover Seder religious ceremony and it would probably be too religious for a school to use, even as a play. We stressed how important it was to remember July 20, 1969 and compared it to other historical events or future possible events in space development such as finally achieving low cost space access. Listen to how Bill and Rand describe this even in comparison to other events throughout the times. Do you concur? Much time was spent discussing if Evoloterra could be used to spark space development and more interest in space throughout the population. Again, listen to what the Evoloterra authors have to say about this possible use of their ceremony. Toward the end of the show, we discussed strategies for doing better about making space an important public issue. I expressed my frustration with congressional letter writing and both Bill and Rand seemed to think the private sector was the answer. We also discussed how to present Evoloterra to a larger base in 2009. In the meantime, as you will hear at the end of the show, we encourage listeners to do the ceremony now, don't wait until 2009. Please provide The Space Show with feedback from your experience if you do an Evoloterra ceremony this year. If you have a question for Rand or Bill, send it to info@evoloterra.com for Bill and Rand can be reached through his Transterrestrial Musings blog at www.transterrestrial.com or simberg@transterrestrial.com. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Wed, 23 Jul 2008 05:35:52 UTC
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Dan Linehan, Monday, 7-21-08 (41.25MB; download) -- Guest : Dan Linehan, author of "SpaceShipOne: An Illustrated History," was the guest for this Space Show program. We went through the book, which is a documentary on SpaceShipOne (SS1), its development, construction, and flights. During this show interview with Dan Linehan, we address many things and learn lots of new things regarding SS1. For example, the rumor that it was unsafe to fly again and thus off it went to the Smithsonian, as you will hear in the story near the end of the discussion, is not true. Listen to what Dan tells us about SS1, additional flights, and the vehicle going to the Smithsonian. The same is true for how the rocket motor was made and who made it. Dan talks about the components, the companies that had a part in making the motor, and the involvement of Scaled Composites in the motor development and manufacturing. Particularly interesting to me was the history and the comparison of SS1 to the X-15 and early lifting bodies. Dan provides the comparison data in table format in the book, plus incredible photos. You will want to check it all out. As a result of listener questions, we talked about the flight testing program for SS1 and WhiteKnightOne. Dan also told us about his recent visit to Scaled where he flew in the simulator. You will want to hear his description of this experience. Sir Arthur C. Clarke wrote the Foreword for the book, perhaps one of the last things written by Sir Arthur as the Foreword bears the date Oct. 4, 2007. Some listeners following the discussion visited Dan's website, www.dslinehan.com, and asked him about his Antarctica experiences and the comparisons between Antarctica and space. You will want to hear this discussion. You can contact Dan or send follow up questions or comments by using the contact page on his website, www.dslinehan.com/bio.html. Scroll down below his bio for the contact information. Please mention you are contacting him based on his appearance on The Space Show. His book is widely available, it is and will be an historic account of a very historic event and early spaceship. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Tue, 22 Jul 2008 02:21:06 UTC
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