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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 on: 12 May 2005 Language: English |
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Dr. Donald Rapp, Friday, 6-13-08 (56.51MB; download) -- Guest: Dr. Donald Rapp was the guest for this Space Show program to discuss his book, "Assessing Climate Change: Temperatures, Solar Radiation, and Heat Balance." This was a factual discussion of Earth's climate, climate change history over time, the Little Ice Age as a baseline, the hockey stick graph, and much more. Dr. Rapp takes a hard look at the climate talk and you will not want to miss what he has to say. He then defines the real problem as one of having sufficient energy for Americans and the world in the future. There were many questions leading to many different components and variations for this discussion, but later in the show Mike Snead phoned in and we had a lively discussion about space solar power and its place in what we are headed for with energy. For sure, do not miss this discussion. Elsewhere in this discussion, breeder reactors are discussed as a possible source for future energy. Dr. Rapp has a special Power Point presentation which he uses in his talks, so if you would like to see it, email me at drspace@thespaceshow.com and I will send it to you. It's about 5 MB, so make sure your email account can receive this size file. Dr. Rapp is very sensible in this discussion and if you approach this program at least with a quasi-open mind, I believe you will come away having advanced your knowledge of the climate issue, the potential global bill for climate repair of $45 trillion, and much more. At the end of the show, we connect the dots from our discussion with space development and becoming space-faring. At the end of Dr. Rapp's book, there is a scene by scene critique from a scientific perspective of the film, "An Inconvenient Truth," He shares some of this critique with us throughout the program. If you have questions or comments for Dr. Rapp, please send them to him at drdrapp@earthlink.net.
Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Sat, 14 Jun 2008 02:00:39 UTC
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ISDC 2008 #4, Tuesday, 6-10-08 (57.28MB; download) -- Guests: Col. M. V. (Coyote Smith; Dr. David Livingston: ISDC 2008 Interview # 4 starts off with a quality discussion with Col. M. V. (Coyote) Smith, USAF, regarding the business case potential and the need for developing space solar power. This is a hard-hitting discussion in the hotel coffee shop about what is needed for space solar power to be developed. During this interview, not only do we discuss business case facts, but energy policy, the capability of the private sector to develop a demo project, other nations and their work toward SSP as well as their capability to do the project. We also looked back in time to see if we were ready to start SSP back in the days of gas lines during the Carter presidency. Coyote also talked about the small SSP demo project to be carried out within a few years with the help of the Eisenhower Center for Space and Defense Studies in Colorado Springs, CO. This small demo project, designed primarily as a student project with students from the AF Academy as well as other schools, will light an LED from a space solar satellite that the students will build and deploy. You do not want to miss this discussion. The second part of this interview from ISDC is my session talk that runs about 75 minutes. My talk was entitled "Reality Check: How To Be Taken Seriously When Rhetoric Rules." The talk was recorded by someone other than me, so the audio quality is not great. However, it was sufficient to archive as part of this set of interviews. I start out my talk showing how I used rhetoric and bought into the Kool Aid of the time with parts of my doctoral dissertation. I move beyond myself as an example and talk about some issues I often talk about on the show, such as inflated and embellished rhetoric and why that poisons the well for the serious space players and those small, but solid companies search for financing and support. I also hit on some sacred cows and talk about the many churches that have developed over time in space development and NewSpace, securing a large membership of "true believers." SSP was one subject that fell into this category but I made an effort to distinguish between serious SSP developers and the Church of Space Solar Power. My talk is sure to ruffle feathers, make friends, anger some, and to be attacked. I urge those of you who want to take issue with some or all of my comments to do so, but remember, "shooting the messenger" does not help make your case. I suggest countering anything I say that you believe needs countering with facts and real life examples, not wish list items. If you can do that, I am all ears and am as interested in learning and advancing my thoughts as anybody else. Questions, comments, and inquiries about SSP with Col. Smith or my talk should be sent to me at drspace@thespaceshow.com. If your comments are for Coyote, I will promptly forward them.
Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Thu, 12 Jun 2008 03:54:58 UTC
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Chris Carberry, Monday, 6-9-08 (41.23MB; download) -- Guest: Chris Carberry, Executive Director of The Mars Society, returned for this Space Show program. As Chris was in attendance at ISDC 2008, we opened our discussion with a review of the presidential candidates' representatives who made presentations at ISDC this year. Here we talked about the questions asked by Miles O'Brian of CNN, the lack of knowledge by the representatives about important space issues such as ITAR, and the overall disappointment felt across the board by the poor showing and low level of interest evidenced during this sessions by those on the panel. Listen to our discussion for the full details of what went down during this ISDC program. Also, you may be able to see it on the CSPAN website by doing a search for ISDC 2008 or NSS. We talked about the idea of the candidates engaging in Town Hall meetings across the country and the best way for us to get into these meetings to ask space relevant questions even though the questions are often pre-screened to avoid certain issues, such as space. Chris gives us some good guidelines and stresses the importance of us all working to ask space questions of the presidential candidates. We also talked about the upcoming Mars Society annual conference which is in Boulder, CO from August 14-17, 2008. Online registration is now available on the Mars Society website : www.marssociety.org/portal/c/Conventions/2008. Click here for a list of keynote speakers including Elon Musk of Space X and more : http://www.marssociety.org/portal/c/Conventions/2008/11thConventionSpeakers/. Chris and I, along with listener questions, spoke about the importance of space advocacy and conferences, especially this year with the presidential election just around the corner. You can send your questions or comments to Chris Carberry about presidential politics and space policy, the Mars Society, or its upcoming conference at cacarberry@yahoo.com.
Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Tue, 10 Jun 2008 03:30:31 UTC
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ISDC 2008 #3 Space Cynics Discussion, Sunday, 6-8-08 (42.64MB; download) -- Guests: Space Cynics Shubber Ali, Tom Olson, and me (DrSpace aka Professor L) met for this interview in the hotel coffee shop for an in-person discussion featuring the Cynics' view of several of the topics discussed at ISDC 2008. This was the first ever in-person Cynics show, but we hope to offer you more and with our fourth Cynic, Old Space Cadet, who could not be with us this year. We were also joined by Reda Anderson, who is now an Honorary Space Cynic. The gloves were taken off and our discussion was hard-hitting on many topics. We talked about several sacred cows, including the VSE and lunar development plans, space solar power, spaceports, suborbital tourism, and more. Your comments and feedback are welcome, but do it through the Space Cynics blog for all to see: http://spacecynic.wordpress.com/. If you do send a note to drspace@thespaceshow.com, be advised that I will copy and paste the note to the comments section on the blog for the announcement and link to this show, so please, put your comments directly on the Cynic website. All of your views and comments are welcome, even from those of you who will strongly and rudely disagree with the content of the discussion. You are still respected and welcome, though you may not feel that way after one or two Cynics address your question or comment. We do want to hear from you. We hope you appreciate this candid and very frank discussion. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Sun, 08 Jun 2008 03:58:35 UTC
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Dr. Paul Dear, Friday, 6-6-08 (55.67MB; download) -- Guest: Dr. Paul Dear, creator of the N-Prize, was the special guest for this Friday Space Show program. Visit www.N-prize.com to learn more about the N-Prize competition. We started our discussion with Dr. Dear explaining to us how he created the N-Prize competition, what it's all about, the rules, the existing entries, and other facts and details related to it. Dr. Dear originally posted the idea on the creative and crazy idea site, www.halfbakery.com. While discussing the N-Prize and making a satellite that weighs between 9 and 19.99 grams that can actually do something useful, lots of listeners phoned Dr. Dear to talk about this contest and his ideas. Several of the callers have entered the N-Prize contest and talked some about their projects. Don't miss these discussions. We talked extensively about using the N-Prize for student projects and why that would be a good idea. You will want to hear this discussion. We also talked about the creative process used by Dr. Dear to come up with ideas such as N-Prize and, while Dr. Dear has a great sense of humor and does not take seriously that which many of us cherish, his approach, attitude, and methodology are nothing short of inspiring, motivating, and success oriented. Listen to what he has to say about work in the lab, N-Prize, or any creative and discovery process. Also listen to what he says about failure. I believe this to be a very important Space Show program as not only is it wildly entertaining, but Dr. Dear offers us the path to a larger public involvement in space development and an outstanding approach to science, experimentation, and idea generation. If you have questions and comments about the N-Prize or from listening to Dr. Paul Dear on this program, please send them to info@n-prize.com. Put "Space Show" in your subject line. Also, visit the N-Prize Google discussion group, http://groups.google.com/group/n-prize. Both of these addresses can be found by clicking Contact on the N-Prize website.
Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Sat, 07 Jun 2008 05:17:37 UTC
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Dr. Paul Hardersen, Tuesday, 6-3-08 (41.22MB; download) -- Guest: Dr. Paul Hardersen, Assistant Professor of Space Studies at the University of North Dakota, returned as the guest for this Space Show program. We started our discussion with the new developments at Space Studies, including a new department head with the selection of Dr. David Whalen, the hiring of two new professors, Drs. Ron Fevig and Jim Cassler, and the appointment of the newest adjunct professor, Dr. John Jurist. Dr. Hardersen went on to discuss the changes to the Space Studies observatory as the UND Observatory is operational with new astronomical equipment, including two optical telescopes and one radio telescope, all internet controllable. These are remote controlled for the students, both on campus and distance students, and Paul explains how this works during our discussion. Having access to these telescopes is a major advantage for those attending the UND Space Studies program. When asked about observing and weather conditions for Grand Forks, Paul pointed out that the weather is not that extreme, that Grand Forks is, in fact, several hours south of Canada, and the observing is all done over the internet, so you don't need to brave the cold. Dr. Hardersen also talked about recruiting new students, specifically on-campus students, and there is a push for doing this at this time. You can check out the department and get more information on the program by visiting www.space.edu. The recently held ISDC conference came up given that there were many students in attendance at that conference, plus the upcoming SmallSat Conference, and Dr. Hardersen pointed out that these conferences and others like them will become a major focal point for future Space Studies students, faculty, and recruiting efforts. A few listeners inquired about jobs that might be available once one finishes the MS in Space Studies. Dr. Hardersen describes the process in detail of the student working with his/her advisor early in the program to assure proper networking and eventual job placement. As I said during the discussion, students that I know have all landed excellent positions within the space industry. This is a comprehensive discussion about Space Studies at the University of North Dakota, but also space studies in general, competition for space studies students among many universities in the States as well as overseas such as ISU. If you have questions about Space Studies, want information about attending UND, or just have comments or questions for Dr. Hardersen, you can reach him at his office phone of (701) 777-4896 and tell him you heard him on The Space Show. His email address is Hardersen@space.edu. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Wed, 04 Jun 2008 17:50:11 UTC
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Guillermo Sohnlein, Monday, 6-2-08 (41.75MB; download) -- Guest: Guillermo Sohnlein returned for this Space Show program to discuss the International Association of Space Entrepreneurs (IASE) and the Space Angels Network. Check both out at www.spaceentreprenurs.org and www.spaceangelsnetwork.com. We talked about early stage finance, the NewSpace readiness for investment, due diligence and investment, leading entrepreneurial space areas of interest, the history of the IASE, if entrepreneurs are born or made, and much more. One of the additional areas explored was the comparison of space entrepreneurism between Europe and the United States, including differences between cultures. One listener asked about a start-up for lunar tourism, which led to a discussion about funding a series of enabling technology business ventures that might someday support and lead to a lunar tourism company. You will not want to miss this discussion. This was a hard hitting business and entrepreneurial discussion about early commercial space development. Consider joining IASE and being part of some of their groups, some of which we described on air. You can contact Mr. Sohnlein with your comments and questions at gsohnlein@spaceentrepreneurs.org.
Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Tue, 03 Jun 2008 03:21:21 UTC
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ISDC 2008 # 2, Sunday, 6-1-08 (53.35MB; download) -- Guests: ISDC Taped Interview #2 with Sarah Pickens, Dr. Burton Lee, Frank White, David Beaver, Jeff Krukin, and Keith Ferrell. This is the second set of taped interviews from ISDC 2008 in Washington, DC. The three taped interviews are played back to back without breaks but there is a slight pause between each one. The first interview is with Sarah Pickens, daughter of Tim Pickens. Sarah has completed her sophomore year in high school, rides a rocket bike, and talks about why she wants to go to space, space education, inspiration, and other space thoughts among her age group, her peers, and lots more. This is a must hear discussion. The second interview features Dr. Burton Lee with his thoughts on the Space Investment Summit #4 held here at ISDC, European space entrepreneurism as he recently spent significant time in Europe pursuing space investments, attending conferences, and meeting with space businesses men and women. Note the differences in European space entrepreneurism and the emerging space development industry here in the United States. The third interview features Frank White, author of "The Overview Effect," David Beaver, Jeff Krukin and Keith Ferrell. The Overview Effect Institute is being formed and there was a special ISDC Overview Effect session to announce it, make their declaration public and to solicit support and discussion. In this set of interviews with these four guests, The Overview Effect Institute is presented so you will know what it is all about, why it is being created, how you can participate, and much more. If you have a question or comment for any of the guests you hear on this set of interviews, please send it to me at drspace@thespaceshow.com and I will be sure to forward it to the guest you specify. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Sun, 01 Jun 2008 11:05:15 UTC
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ISDC 2008 Taped Interview #1, Friday, 5-30-08 (63.75MB; download) -- Guests: ISDC 2008 Taped Interview #1 with Robert Zimmerman, Dr. Sean Casey, David Faulkner, Reda Anderson, Dr. Haym Benaroya. The first interview features Bob Zimmerman, followed by Dr. Sean Casey with important updates for the NASA SOFIA Project, then David Faulkner who is the Program Manager and CTO for Rocketplane Global. Bob Zimmerman shares his view of the Investment Summit and several important space current events that we discussed. Reda Anderson and Dr. Benaroya were with me for these interviews and also asked questions for these featured guests. If you have comments or questions for these guests, please send them to me at drspace@thespaceshow.com or use the instructions the guest provided in their comments. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Fri, 30 May 2008 12:59:20 UTC
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Dr. David Criswell, Replay from 12/7/04, Tuesday, 5/27/08 (30.21MB; download) -- Guest: Dr. David Criswell (Golden Oldie Replay from 12/7/04): Dr. David Criswell spoke to Space Show listeners about the realities of space solar power beamed to Earth, specifically from the Moon. So far this was the most thorough discussion yet on The Space Show for this topic. All aspects of the space solar power issue were examined, including solar power from Mercury, LEO or other orbits above Earth, and the Moon. The benefits, costs, and risks were discussed in detail. In addition to the solar power discussions, we talked about He3, Fusion, Hydrogen, infrastructure requirements, and the politics of beaming solar power to Earth from the Moon and what this would mean for people everywhere on this planet, from China, to India, to us here in the United States. Dr. Criswell made an exceptional case for developing beamed solar power from the Moon to the Earth and to begin seeing Earth as a two planet-like system, the Moon and the Earth. We concluded our discussion by talking about ways listeners and others could help expedite the development of beaming solar power to Earth, how the space advocate organizations could help out, and who we should write letters to besides U.S. lawmakers. This program is an absolute must for anyone concerned about our planet, becoming space-faring, our energy needs today as well as into the future, and the soundness of our economy. If you have questions for Dr. Criswell after hearing the program or have trouble finding the papers he references in his discussion, please e-mail drspace@thespaceshow.com and I will get the links to you for his papers that he mentioned and forward your e-mail to him. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Tue, 27 May 2008 17:54:06 UTC
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