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. 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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Dr. Ethan Siegel, Tuesday, 4-8-08 (42.57MB; download) -- Guest: Dr. Ethan Siegel was the guest for this Space Show program. Dr. Siegel is an astrophysicist at the University of Arizona and thus was highly qualified for the cosmological discussion which made up most of this program. We began our discussion with good working definitions for both cosmology and astrophysics. As you will hear, Dr. Siegel is a superb teacher and the use of humor weighs in strongly in how he presents his information, including from his website http://startswithabang.com. Many topics were discussed on the show including global warming and greenhouse gasses, sunspots, radiation, Mars, terraforming Mars, supernovas, and rocky planets. Regarding supernovas, a listener asked about the recent huge supernova that was visible here on Earth by the naked eye. Dr. Siegel explained what happened in a clear and concise way, don't miss this discussion. We also talked about the night sky in various parts of the United States, leading to a good discussion on light pollution and Dark Skies programs. He received many listener questions about Mars, even terraforming Mars. We asked about the potential for this so this is yet another part of the discussion you will want to hear. He also talked with us about the crab nebula and what it might portend for our future. Dr. Siegel issues Oscar awards to select winners in various categories in the space industry. His list of awards is quite humorous, so you will want to check it out at the Carnival of Space #43: Oscar Edition, http://startswithabang.com/?p=141. If you have questions or comments for Dr. Ethan Siegel, you can send them to him via the Q&A page on his website or ethan.siegel@gmail.com.
Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Wed, 09 Apr 2008 16:42:13 UTC
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Dr. James Wertz, Monday, 4-7-08 (36.73MB; download) -- Guest: Dr. James Wertz, CEO of Microcosm Inc., returned for this Space Show program to discuss the upcoming Responsive Space Conference in Los Angeles, April 28 - May 1, 2008. Dr. Wertz updated us as to speakers and keynote talks as well as answering listener questions about ITAR, foreign, and related issues to the conference. One listener asked about weapons in space and if this conference advocated the militarization of space with weapons. You will want to hear the reply offered by Dr. Wertz and then my reply to the listener. Another listener asked what constituted a weapon and brought up satellites with guidance systems and rocket motors. We talked about low cost space access, Dr. Wertz fielded many questions on the issue and suggestions were offered on how best to achieve it. He was asked if a commercial silver bullet was needed to drive down the cost, so you will want to hear some of the industry suggestions and what he has to say about this issue and the order in which solutions might appear. I asked Jim questions from yesterday's show regarding our educational system and innovative thinking as well as thinking fresh thoughts. We applied this to engineering, rocket science, and other space applications. Jim explained how this was unfolding right now in the engineering fields and he went over the three essentials needed to make thing happen and become real. Do not miss this part of the discussion. Jim reminded listeners that there will be a live Space Show program at Responsive Space on Tuesday evening at the usual time, in which all conference attendees are invited. He also talked about student scholarships for the conference and the Young Professionals Dinner. Registration for the conference and the Westin Hotel near LAX is online and available at www.responsivespace.com. You can email Dr. Wertz with your comments or questions regarding this show or the conference at jwertz@smad.com.
Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Tue, 08 Apr 2008 03:18:10 UTC
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Dr. Richard Kirby, Sunday, 4-6-08 (36.85MB; download) -- Guest: Dr. Richard Kirby was the guest for this Space Show program. Our discussion began with Dr. Kirby sharing with us his knowledge of, and friendship with, Sir Arthur C. Clarke. From this part of the discussion, we talked about many different issues from finance to Dr. Kirby's and Bob Krone's program for Earth-based space stations. Although we covered many topics, we did so with two important overriding themes for moving forward with space development and a space-faring world. These two themes involve imaginative thinking and the need to "think a fresh thought." You will want to listen carefully to this program to see how these two themes, these two concepts, apply to everything we are doing in space and why they are so important in terms of our going forward with space development and finance from this point now. Many listener questions challenged Dr. Kirby, especially regarding our existing educational system paradigm for graduate school, but also for where we are today with space development, policy, hardware, and capital acquisition. Listeners wanted to know how to break out of the current situation, which we all know too well, to the type of space development being discussed on this program. Among the many topics we discussed, and that were used as example of what Dr. Kirby was sharing with us, included weapons research, competition, new financial methodologies, and how not to let the past dictate the present or the future. Additional programs Dr. Kirby discussed with us included "Women of the Stars" with Barbara Hero, a program focusing on 222 world feminist thinkers. Dr. Kirby let us know about the program to train one million gifted children in Mexico. For those of you who speak Spanish, you can watch a YouTube vide on program with Raul Macias regarding GENyo at www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vq6zqLAYrpo. Dr. Kirby has several websites of interest, www.newgenius.com, www.wnrf.org/cms/index.shtml, www.wnrf.org/cms/finance3.shtml, and the www.wfs.org/. If you have questions or comments for Dr. Richard Kirby, please send them to me at drspace@thespaceshow.com.
Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Mon, 07 Apr 2008 00:15:19 UTC
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Jim Lewis, Friday, 4-4-08 (51.13MB; download) -- Guest: Jim Lewis was the guest for this Space Show program. Jim is the managing director of the Deep Space Communications Network and is the facilitator of The Space Show Deep Space Messages. Jim returns for this program to update us on deep space communications and to discuss this topic in a broad and general way. All of their deep space communications, including those by Space Show guests, can be found on their archive page, www.deepsacecom.net. Also, all Space Show Deep Space Messages are archived on The Space Show website. Use Guest Search for "Deep Space Message" to find the dates of the archived messages. During this program, Jim talked about the power needed to transmit a message to deep space and explained how and why the message degrades in approximately four years. In response to listener questions, he was asked about targeting a specific location in space to send a message. He tells us that he gets this request often, but does not have the software or calculations for doing it. I recommended he check out the program "Red Shift" to see if it would do what he needed, but if any listeners to this program have another idea or suggestion for software that would enable his targeting a specific deep space destination, please send it to both Jim Lewis and me. Another listener asked him about home kits or systems that would allow someone to transmit and receive deep space messages from their home. You will want to hear his response to this question and how he explains it. Another issue that was discussed in detail focused on the issue of if we should even be transmitting messages to deep space since this would show any civilizations receiving our broadcasts where Earth is located. You will want to hear this discussion. In the last segment of the show, Jim Lewis asked me why I created the One Giant Leap Foundation and what it does since it's new since he was last on the program. I discuss with him my ideas regarding space education, why One Giant Leap was started, some of the projects I am interested in doing and why I even do The Space Show since it is still financially costly for me. I'm sure you will want to hear this discussion. The last thirty minutes of this show was dedicated to Open Lines and among other questions, I was asked what the strangest questions I have ever asked on air was! You will want to hear my response. If you have follow up questions or comments for Jim Lewis, please send them to him at jlewis@cciflorida.com.
Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Sat, 05 Apr 2008 03:43:03 UTC
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