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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Peter Kokh, Monday, 4-28-08 (40.14MB; download) -- Peter Kokh, President of The Moon Society (www.themoonsociety.org), was the guest for this Space Show program. We led off with a definition of The Moon Society, what it does, and what its doing to promote and help facilitate the Vision for Space Exploration and the Return to the Moon. In response to a question, Peter compared the Moon Society to the Mars Society and described how The Moon Society supports lunar development and settlement as well as the same for Mars. However, the Moon is closer, so you will want to hear his case for going to the Moon. Peter, having been involved in space advocacy for more than 40 years, talked about reaching people, having a strong voice for the cause, and more. We talked about specific types of possible lunar businesses including weapons on the Moon, lunar burials, and more. Don't miss what Peter has to say about these ventures as well as the Google Lunar X-Prize. Some additional websites to visit for more information are www.themoonpeople.org, www.moonsociety.org/publications/, and www.moonminersmanifesto.com/. If you have questions or comments for Peter Kokh, please send them to him at kokhmmm@aol.com.
Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Mon, 28 Apr 2008 13:32:08 UTC
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Dr. Dennis Bushnell, Sunday, 4-27=08 (40.38MB; download) -- Guest: Dr. Dennis Bushnell, Chief Scientist at NASA Langley Research Center, was the guest for today's program. We began our discussion talking about the advancements in revolutionary technology needed for a manned mission to Mars. Dr. Bushnell has a published paper on this subject, titled "Advanced-to-Revolutionary Technology Options for Humans-Mars," which I will send as a Word document if you email me and request it. Based on this paper and the first part of our discussion, Dr. Bushnell outlined the reasons for humans in space, the factors that are rendering those reasons inert, and the need for revolutionary technologies and revolutionary business/market thinking. Several of the revolutionary propulsion ideas are discussed in his paper and during the show, but, as we learned, there are no groups working on such technologies which would require 10-15 years to develop and another 10-15 years to commercially exploit. Make sure you hear this discussion. Later in the program, Dr. Bushnell received a NewSpace question, suggesting that NASA was Old Space and the NewSpace arena held the potential for the breakthroughs that were being discussed on the show. Dennis did not concur with the listener, but you will want to hear what he has to say about this matter. Virtual reality in five dimensions was discussed and he suggested this will likely render humans going to Mars as not viable for a variety of reasons. You will want to hear what he has to say about the coming five dimension virtual reality and what it will mean for humans in space. One listener question dealt with Gen Y and space education. Another asked about He-3 and chemicals here on Earth, such as hydrogen and Boron-11, which would make the need for He-3 irrelevant. Space Solar Power was discussed in some detail, so you will want to hear what he has to say about it. Please pay close attention to his economic analysis for energy alternatives here on Earth. In his energy explanation, he mentions the developing use of algae and what it means for backing oil out of the equation. He is not optimistic that SSP will play a role in our economy anytime soon and he even references the study groups he works with which are examining these issues. SSP is not even discussed for the reasons he cites on air. Do not miss this energy discussion in the last segment of the program. Dennis also talks about the need for revolutationary businesses if there is going tobe new industrial development in space.He is not optimistic that this will happen. For concluding remarks, Dr. Bushnell was asked what the space advocate/enthusiast community could do better to enhance our becoming space-faring. He suggested two things. First, the community needs to push for and participate in revolutionary and advanced technologies. This is vital. Second, the private space community needs to develop stronger reasons for going into space, reasons that will stand up to the scrutiny of investigators, financiers, and competitive terrestrial technologies. Our personal reasons, which we express frequently and which come to me daily through email, don't cut it. As I tell listeners and those emailing me, our own reasons for space development are fine, but if they resonated with the public, with humanity, with Congress, we would be far more advanced in space development technologies than we are today. Somehow, we have to get beyond our own personal reasons and realize that they usually don't meet the tests Dr. Bushnell talked about during this show. For space development to happen as we would like to see it happen, we need to make the case and have it stand up to those critics who will do proper due diligence and look at all aspects of the issues as Dennis talked about on this show. If you have comments or questions for Dr. Dennis Bushnell, please email them to him at dennis.m.bushnell@nasa.gov. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Sun, 27 Apr 2008 23:57:42 UTC
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Dr. Michio Kaku & Dr. Bob Krone, Friday, 4-25-08 (53.52MB; download) -- Guests: Dr. Michio Kaku was the guest for this special Space Show program co-hosted by Dr. Bob Krone. We started the discussion by asking Dr. Kaku about his new best-selling book, "Physics of the Impossible." Dr. Kaku explained to us the three classes of impossibilities involving science, technology, and engineering. You will definitely want to hear this discussion since it relates to many potential space developments. As a result of listener questions and questions from co-host Dr. Krone, we talked about science and STEM education, space as a driver for education, inspiration, and much more. Dr. Kaku spelled out many of the STEM educational problems in the United States and provided possible solutions. This discussion also led to an exploration of hope and optimism with science. Do not miss what Dr. Kaku says about this important subject. As Dr. Kaku is the cofounder of string field theory, we had a good discussion about it, lots of questions, including questions from Dr. Krone and myself. We even had a listener ask about the potential paranormal aspect of human vibration and string field theory with contacting another dimension. As for discussing space travel, Dr. Kaku pointed out the problem of the high cost of space access. He was asked if we needed breakthrough advanced propulsion to give us low cost space access, could we do it through the space elevator which he talks about in his book, or could space tourism or space solar power be an economic driver leading to a significantly higher launch rate which would enable commercially attractive launch prices. This is a discussion you will want to hear. The issue of energy came up and we explored the type of energy needed to do many of the space projects we dream about, plus moving to a Type 1 civilization and how long it would take to get there. Other topics discussed on the show included dark matter and dark energy, the sun, black holes, and more. You can learn more about these subjects and Dr. Kaku's work by visiting his website, at www.mkaku.org . Click on Contact if you want to ask him a question. However, as he said on air, he gets far too many emails to answer them all, although he does post some of them on his site. I urge you to send him your question or comment, but be patient to see if he puts the answer up on his website. If you have a question or comment for Dr. Bob Krone, please send it to him at BobKrone@aol.com. If you have a comment or question for me, please use drspace@thespaceshow.com. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Fri, 25 Apr 2008 23:25:18 UTC
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Dr. Roger Launius & Dr. Howard McCurdy, Tuesday, 4-22-08 (38.31MB; download) -- Guests: Dr. Roger Launius and Dr. Howard McCurdy were the guests for this Space Show program to discuss their new book, "Robots In Space: Technology, Evolution, and Interplanetary Travel." This was a fascinating and wide-ranging discussion about our present and future role in space, both with robotics and humans, then with some type of yet-to-be determined combination. One of the issues discussed was how to create a space program that could electrify the public as was the case with the early days of the Apollo program. Later in the show, our guests said there were five reasons to go to space, but only one required humans. These five reasons were: commerce, defense, science, national prestige, and the survival of our species. They also said that the last one, survival of the species, was the least interesting so far, even within NASA and members of Congress. In response to various listener comments and questions, our guests expressed a need to have a balance with robotics and the human space program. At one point later in the show, Dr. McCurdy, in responding to a bottom line question about the VSE, suggested we might be better off if some of the VSE money was put towards advanced propulsion development programs in order to crack the barrier of new propulsion which is the key to getting off Earth into space cost effectively. As you listen to this program, you will hear a very good exchange with listeners and both our guests on the issues facing humans in space, when, how and why, political and economic realities and policy making, and more. Toward the end of the program, we included a comprehensive discussion of transhumanism and both our guests started asking the question what space explorers would look like in the future, especially as we reached out beyond Mars. Do not miss this discussion. If you have additional questions or comments for our guests, please email Dr. McCurdy at mccurdy@american.edu and Dr. Launius at LauniusR@si.edu.
Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Wed, 23 Apr 2008 17:31:42 UTC
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Dr. Vadim Rygalov, Monday, 4-21-08 (41.44MB; download) -- Guest: Dr. Vadim Rygalov, Assistant Professor of Space Studies at the University of North Dakota, returned for this program to discuss stress and emotional, physiological, psychological and radiological issues for long duration space missions. Dr. Rygalov began the discussion by summarizing the key issues facing those experiencing long duration space missions and he explained why most of the research focuses on short mission, which is defined as less than 3-5 months long. Do not miss this discussion. One listener asked Dr. Rygalov about Valeri Polyakov, who holds the record for the most days spent in space. Not only did Dr. Rygalov comment on the Polyakov space experience, but he updated us on the medical issues faced by Polyakov even today. This is another part of this discussion that you do not want to miss. Another listener asked about the possible use of animals to do radiation experiments in space. Despite my flip comments about PETA to the rescue of the poor animals being selected for potential radiation, Dr. Rygalov addressed the issue and presented us with information about what might be learned and extrapolated from such experiments. He even commented on some countries that could undertake such experiments as he agreed with me that it would likely not be possible to do so in the United States. Many other listener questions covered many topics and issues facing those involved in long duration space missions. Vadim also addressed the issue of a one-way trip to Mars plus effective strategies to combat boredom. Dr. Rygalov, along with the Space Studies Department at the University of North Dakota, is taking a student trip to Russia this summer to visit the Russian space infrastructure and sites. Vadim will be the leader of the trip. Students get graduate school credit for the trip and its open to everyone, not just UND students. If you are interested, send a note to Vadim or me and it will be forwarded to the right person for you to talk with regarding the trip. If you want send a comment or ask Dr. Rygalov a question, please email him at vrygalov@space.edu. If you want to go through me, please use drspace@thespaceshow.com. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Tue, 22 Apr 2008 03:26:22 UTC
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George Whitesides, Sunday, 4-20-08 (34.93MB; download) -- Guest: George Whitesides returned for this special Space Show program to discuss the upcoming ISDC conference, May 29-June 1 at the Capital Hilton Hotel in Washington, DC. However, the Space Investment Summit will be held at the same hotel on May 28 and anyone attending ISDC should fill out the special registration for the Summit and attend it as well. The ISDC website for further information is www.isdc.2008.org. During the ISDC segment of the program, George talked about the keynote speakers and several of the planned panel discussions. For example, we spent some time discussing the space solar power panel and its speakers. This is an important "hot" topic on The Space Show and in the space community. In fact, George told us about a special space solar power website on the NSS site that everyone should visit, www.nss.org/settlement/ssp/index.htm. George received several listener questions about the ISDC, networking opportunities at the conference, other topics, such as informed consent agreement discussions, and more. We also briefly discussed my own participation in the ICDC. This is an excellent comprehensive discussion of this year's ISDC, especially if you are attending or planning to attend the conference. As George is also the Senior Advisor to Virgin Galactic, we spent some time talking about the company, its economic impact, its plans, spaceports, and space tourism. Several of listener questions were specific for Virgin, but there were also spaceport and industry questions which George also fielded. For both topics, ISDC and Virgin Galactic (including the space tourism industry), this was an excellent discussion that you will not want to miss. If you have follow up questions or comments for George Whitesides, please put Space Show in the subject line and send your email to him at george@nss.org. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Mon, 21 Apr 2008 02:24:02 UTC
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Dr. Donald Rapp, Friday, 4-18-08 (46.40MB; download) -- Guest: Dr. Donald Rapp was the guest for this Friday Space Show program. Dr. Rapp authored two new books, both of which were discussed on this program. During the first three-quarters of the show, we discussed his book, "Human Missions To Mars," and what it will take for humans to go to Mars. For the remaining part of the program, we discussed his book, "Assessing Climate Change," and here we facilitated an important discussion about the science behind climate change and global warming. Some listeners may find this to be a controversial show regarding both topics, so please be advised. Also, Dr. Rapp will be back for a full show regarding his book "Assessing Climate Change" and, in addition, the subject of space solar power. Regarding Mars, Dr. Rapp took the wraps off the advocacy wishers (he refers to space advocates as "space enthusiasts") by explaining the hard reality of engineering, science, funding, needed power, gravitational issues, and the threat from radiation. While humans going to Mars will happen one day, he says we are not there yet. His book, which is the best I have ever read on this subject, supports his statements. So before you jump on what he says and disagree with him, check out his book and dig into it. His argument and information supporting it is all there, then go after what he says, if you can. Dr. Rapp is optimistic that someday we will get to Mars, however "when" is the question. Listeners had many questions for him. One listener asked him about the justification for going to Mars and spending billions given the status of our economy, the world, and all sorts of issues. Another listener asked him for his thoughts on the Zubrin Mars Direct plan. Don't miss his reply to either of these listeners. Regarding ISRU (in-situ resource utilization), he said that for Mars there would likely be a big payoff, but not so for the lunar ISRU. You will want to hear this discussion. Another listener asked if there were any real showstoppers to keep humans from Mars. He said no but there were real problems and we were not going to Mars or resolving the problems anytime soon. He also suggested providing lots more funding for research and the work that needs to be done on many of the problems for Mars, but that it was not getting done. As for comments about NASA, he said they plan vehicles wrong and should plan them for the mission. This is especially relevant for Mars. In response to other questions, he said we did not need to do the Moon before going on to Mars. This is another discussion you will certainly want to hear. While our humans to Mars discussion was the predominant topic for this show, the last 40 minutes we talked about his book "Assessing Climate Change" and global warming. He started this discussion by asking eight important questions which he clearly states and explains why these questions need to be asked and answered. To move to the punch line in this write-up, he shows how the science is far from conclusive and how the two sides in the discussion, the alarmists and the naysayers, are at each other's throats without simply saying they don't know and doing better with the data they have and obtaining more scientific data. You want to hear this very important discussion. During our discussion with Dr. Rapp, he mentioned a report he did on space solar power. He sent the report to me as a .pdf document. The short form appeared in Astropolitics. The larger study was funded by NASA. I will send these reports to anyone who asks for them. Dr. Rapp also mentioned his radiation paper, which has appeared in the Mars Journal. You can find this paper at http://marsjournal.org/contents/2006/0004/. If you have comments or questions for Dr. Rapp, you can send them to him at drdrapp@earthlink.net. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Sat, 19 Apr 2008 01:05:52 UTC
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Frank Sietzen, Tuesday, 4-15-08 (36.85MB; download) -- Guest: Frank Sietzen was our guest on today's show to talk about his upcoming new book, "The Astronaut and the Fireman" and NASA spin-off technology, specifically the NASA City and Hope interactive feature on the NASA website portal. (Please visit http://www.nasa.gov/multimedia/mmgallery/index.html and click on "NASA Home and City.") Mr. Sietzen drove home the point of the benefits we receive daily which were the result of NASA and its programs, both manned and scientific. He then showed us how important this was for the presidential campaign and for the general public since presidential candidates can radically change NASA and its funding to the detriment of us all. During the program, Frank made the case that since most Americans don't know about all the benefits derived from space, we will likely not pay that much attention to NASA changes that may run against what we in the space community want and know to be important. Frank received many listener questions regarding this discussion and you will certainly want to hear the full range of the discussion presented by Frank Sietzen on tonight's show. Toward the end of the program, Frank was asked for a solution to the problems discussed on tonight's show. He offers some positive ideas and an action plan, along with support from me. Don't miss this discussion. You can send your comments and emails to Frank Sietzen at fsietzen@yahoo.com.
Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Wed, 16 Apr 2008 14:47:31 UTC
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Professor Joanne Gabrynowicz, Monday, 4-14-08 (34.49MB; download) -- Guest: Professor Joanne Gabrynowicz returned for this show for updates regarding remote sensing, space law in general, and the informed consent legal requirements for spaceflight participants. Discussions of these issues, by her and others, can be found on the blog "Res Communis", please see http://rescommunis.wordpress.com/ for more information. As we started our program with Professor Gabrynowicz, she mentioned a recent ABA Journal article which all of us should read, "Making Space Matter." You can find it at the URL: www.abajournal.com/magazine/making_space_matter/. Later in the discussion about informed consent, she urged us to read the much more comprehensive article on the subject by Tracey Knutson, who appeared on The Space Show on March 7, 2008. Her article can be found in Vol 1 of the Journal of Space Law for 2007, starting on page 105. Other questions from listeners dealt with space law academic programs, careers, and even how Professor Gabrynowicz became interested in space law. International and domestic space law was discussed in the context of the United States, the UN, and even the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as Joanne had recently returned from Dubai. This is a very interesting discussion that you will want to hear. We also fielded several questions about remote sensing and the resolution permitted by license for commercial users versus spy satellite. Professor Gabrynowicz left the show early, so we had Open Lines for fifteen minutes. Our first question during Open Lines asked me about my opinion on something Joanne said about spaceflight participants possibly having liability alongside the spaceflight operator and vehicle manufacturer in the case of an accident, injury, death, or third party property damage. Next, I responded to a listener question about Yuri's Night at NASA Ames and gave a bit of a sneak preview for tomorrow's show. I also spoke about the upcoming 1000th Space Show program later this year and I invite listener suggestions on how to make this a very memorable broadcast. You can learn more about the National Center For Remote Sensing, Air and Space Law by visiting www.spacelaw.olemiss.edu. You can send your comments or questions to Professor Gabrynowicz at jgabryno@olemiss.edu or through her website located at : www.spacelaw.olemiss.edu/index6.html.
Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Tue, 15 Apr 2008 05:25:53 UTC
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Dr.Jim Pass, Dr. Al Harrison, Tom Gangale, Sunday, 4-13-08 (42.42MB; download) -- Guests: Dr. Jim Pass, Dr. Al Harrison, and Tom Gangale were the guests for today's Space Show program to discuss astrosociology and the social science role in space education as well as space development. We started our discussion with an update from Jim, Al, and Tom about their panel discussion at the recent Contact Conference, "Astrosociology and 21st Century Space Exploration." You will not want to miss this comprehensive, far reaching, and important discussion. Listeners asked our guests many questions about the social sciences as part of space education and its competition with the hard sciences and engineering. There was much give and take during this discussion and some in-depth soul searching from our guests as well as from listeners. Clearly, we got the sense that there is demand for the social science education in space studies, even a PhD degree program, but for various reasons, the academic support is not there. Later in the program, a listener brought up the probable space policy of one of our presidential candidates. Our guests responded to the listener's question and I altered the perspective by saying that we, in the space community who know better, are simply not doing a good job of communicating real space to the public, let alone Congress. This provided a vibrant discussion on this issue. You can send each of our guests follow-up question or comment using the following email addresses: jpass@astrosociology.com; aaharrison@ucdavis.edu; and teg@ops-alaska.com. In addition, Dr. Pass has an excellent astrosociology website, compete with research papers, and a wealth of information on this subject. Check it out at www.astrosociology.com. Dr. Al Harrison has a relatively new book out that all of you should read, "Starstruck: Cosmic Visions in Science, Religion, and Folklore." Tom Gangale has a book out that might interest you on how to improve, even save our political system and presidential election process, "From the Primaries to the Polls: How to Repair America's Broken Presidential Nomination Process." Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Mon, 14 Apr 2008 05:19:11 UTC
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