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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Golden Oldie with John Spencer 8-15-01 & Chuck Lauer 12-25-01 (54.13MB; download) -- Guest: This is a Golden Oldie Program featuring John Spencer of the Space Tourism Society from August 15, 2001, immediately followed by Chuck Lauer from Pioneer Rocketplane (the predecessor to what is now known as Rocketplane Global) and the Oklahoma Spaceport from Christmas, Dec. 25, 2001. Compare and contrast both of these programs with the very recent appearances of each guest on The Space Show. Their most recent appearances were on Dec 30 2007 (John Spencer) and on October 28, 2007 (Chuck Lauer). Please note the special introduction I recorded for this Golden Oldie replay as I explain the promos and Phoenix station ads that you will hear. This is important as The Space Show no longer is affiliated with nor do we support or promote the Phoenix station, but I wanted you to hear the shows in their original format. If you have questions or comments about the topics of either program or would like to email either guest, please send email me at drspace@thespaceshow.com and I will forward your note to either John or Chuck. Keep in mind, these shows were recorded more than seven years ago and I am not sure that either John or Chuck will remember what they said. If you do have a question for either of them, I suggest writing down the quote or comment from the guest and the context in which it was said as that will assist them in responding to you. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Tue, 29 Jan 2008 15:20:40 UTC
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Joan Horvath, Monday, 1-28-08 (37.91MB; download) -- Guest: Joan Horvath. Joan Horvath returned to The Space Show to talk about her new book, "What Scientists Actually Do." You can learn more about, look at the table of contents, and even read an excerpt at the website, www.whatscientistsactuallydo.com. Joan explained why she wrote the book, the need for it, and what readers are the target audience. Our discussion soon turned to education with Ms Horvath providing a broad look at science and engineering education in our country, both with schoolchildren and adults. Joan told us about the pitfalls in teaching for a test rather than helping the students learn about science and engineering by experimenting, designing, tinkering, and building things. We talked about many of the subjects covered in the book including conspiracy theory, should we believe what we read and hear, and much more. We also talked about the role of science fiction in influencing our perception of real science and scientists. You will want to hear this discussion. This is an excellent book which explains many things that might be mysterious to many people. You can send Ms. Horvath a comment or question through me at drspace@thespaceshow.com. The book is due to be released in a few days; however pre-orders at Amazon.com receive a 5% pre-order discount so check it out at http://www.amazon.com/What-Scientists-Actually-Joan-Horvath/dp/1933277084/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1201581855&sr=1-1.
Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Tue, 29 Jan 2008 05:55:39 UTC
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Dallas Bienhoff, Sunday, 1-27-08 (37.00MB; download) -- Guest: Dallas Bienhoff. Dallas Bienhoff returned to The Space Show in order to update us and provide new information on the possibility of orbital fuel depots. This important discussion takes up the first segment of the show because such a depot would be applicable for returning to the Moon, visiting a NEO, going to Mars, or focusing on Earth imaging if that is the direction the next administration prefers when it takes office in January 2009. You will want to pay careful attention to what Dallas tells us about orbiting fuel depots, their private sector possibilities, the need for them to be a part of commercial space and much more. During the second segment, we examined lunar surface commercial possibilities. We covered many possibilities, including the most commonly talked about, mining He3 from the lunar surface. Again, you need to listen to what Dallas shares with us. You will hear the focus on commercial, and not government, space programs. As for the current controversy regarding the VSE and should we return to the Moon, should we visit a NEO, or should we go to Mars, Dallas clearly outlines why the Moon is essential. However, he points out that going to the Moon to stay does not mean it needs to be as part of a government program. Hear him out, please. In our final segment, we went back and forth with the earlier topics, but we also focused on space solar power. Dallas was part of the team which produced the NSSO report, so what he has to say is very important. Are we ready to take space solar power prime time, even politically prime time? Listen and find out. If you want to continue a dialogue with Dallas, ask him follow up questions, or share comments with him, please do so through me at drspace@thespaceshow.com. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Mon, 28 Jan 2008 05:10:15 UTC
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Eric Wetzel, Friday, 1-25-08 (51.97MB; download) -- Guest: Eric Wetzel. Eric Wetzel, Andrews Space, Inc. was the guest for this Friday Space Show program. We began the show by discussing the Andrews Space COTS proposal and several other unique Andrews projects. Unfortunately, Mr. Wetzel was unable to share much information with us because the Andrews COTS entry is still confidential and proprietary, but we did get the basics. From there, listeners asked him various engineering, space policy, and political policy questions. For example, he was asked to compare the differences between how Boeing, a very large company, and Andrews, a much smaller company, both deal with ITAR issues. This is an interesting discussion, don't miss it. Eric was also asked about the current debate within segments of the space community regarding going to a NEO rather than going to the Moon first as part of the VSE . We addressed this issue from a cost and engineering perspective. I asked him many questions about the lessons learned about living on the Moon and their applicability to living on Mars, which has a very different environment. Again, this is another must-hear discussion. Later in the show, the subject of safety came up in regards to carrying out safety and reliability in vehicles to the last possible 9. This took us into the area of cleanrooms and manufacturing versus the approach Space X is trying to perfect in regards to manufacturing in less than a cleanroom environment. This too was a fascinating discussion with lots of support and encouragement for the Space X approach although the verdict is still out. Listeners then returned to the safety issue and wanted to know what added costs are involved in making a vehicle or project safer. Then questions were asked about commercial jets, comparing them to a fighter aircraft or B-52 and a C5A, and the safety standards for both aircraft. This was a really fun and interesting conversation and Eric very helpful and informative in keeping us grounded in reality and understanding the situation. I then asked him about applying these standards to new rockets being built, especially those rockets built by New Space for space tourism. This is yet another discussion in this two hour program that you will not want to miss. You can reach Eric with additional comments and questions by sending them to me at drspace@thespaceshow.com or by using the contact form on the Andrews website, http://www.andrews-space.com/contact.php. If you use the info email address or the contact form on his webpage, please reference The Space Show for Eric in the subject line/area Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Sat, 26 Jan 2008 06:59:25 UTC
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Jim Muncy, Tuesday, 1-22-08 (38.65MB; download) -- Guest: Jim Muncy. Jim Muncy returned to The Space Show for this special program. We covered many topics ranging from Jim's grad school days at the then-newly formed University of North Dakota, Space Studies Department to the politics of space. Former UND students were listening and asked Jim questions about what Space Studies was like in the late ' 80s and early '90s. For example, was NASA the only game in town with public space? Or were there any private sector space options back then other than the government contractors? What about the excitement and passion of the students? As you will hear Jim say on this show, this was hardly a dark period for private space development. Listen to his full description of these early days as one of the first Space Studies students. We also talked extensively about space policy and politics. Included in this discussion were the issues of space and space solar power and if they could be campaign issues for the 2008 presidential election . A listener also asked which was more important, the upcoming new Congress since they control the purse strings for NASA and space funding or the President? Jim said he finally has realized it's the President more than Congress. Listen to his complete answer and see if you agree with him. As a result of other listener questions, we talked about specifically using space as an issue in a political campaign. Since the Florida primary is right around the corner, we talked about the candidates and how they discuss space in order to gain the Florida vote. Jim actually set forth a way for a candidate, regardless of state, to integrate space with education and other important issues , but of course this is not happening. You will certainly want to hear what he says about this and how he advocates space as a campaign issue. We also talked about COTS and the four semi-finalists, plus its importance in creating a new space paradigm for NASA and us all. This is an important discussion. If you have a comment or question for Jim Muncy, please forward it to me at drspace@thespaceshow.com and I will send it on to Jim. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Wed, 23 Jan 2008 18:50:42 UTC
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Dr. Jay Buckey, Monday, 1-21-08 (36.83MB; download) -- Guest: Dr. Jay Buckey. Dr. Jay Buckey returned to The Space Show for a most interesting discussion about politics, space, and human factors affecting long-duration spaceflight. Since Dr. Buckey is running for the U.S. Senate from New Hampshire, I asked him about running on a space ticket, using space as a campaign tool, and using his former astronaut status to aid him in his campaign. You will want to hear his reply about these questions . We also talked about space issues in the recently concluded New Hampshire presidential primary. He told us about the space manufacturing contributions coming from New Hampshire , but, alas, space is not a political issue there. If you are surprised, raise both hands please. Then, we switched topics to human factors. In his book, "Space Physiology," published by Oxford University Press in 2006, Dr. Buckey identified three areas of primary concern in space human factors research . These three fields of concern are bone loss, radiation, and psycho-social behavioral issues. We then took each issue and discussed it in detail. There were lots of listener questions and comments for all three issues. These questions and Dr. Buckey's answers covered exercise in microgravity , gender differences, lifetime radiation doses, safe levels of radiation, and psycho-social behavioral problems including inter-personal conflict and depression. We also discussed the usage of specific pharmaceuticals and their effectiveness in a microgravity/ high radiation environment. Later in the program, we returned to campaign-like issues and we asked him about STEM education, his observations about education while campaigning, even about the ultimate mission of the Air Force Space Command as to its focus being on the war -fighter rather than on protecting space assets. We also asked him energy issues, including space solar power. Listen to what he has to say about working with space solar power in his campaign. China and India came up and we asked Dr. Buckey if he would be concerned about their space programs, if elected to the U.S. Senate. We also asked Dr. Buckey if he would vote to extend the life of the shuttle past it's scheduled retirement date of 2010. Again, these were great answers, which you don't want to miss. You can visit Dr. Buckey's website at www.buckey08.com. If you have questions or comments for Dr. Buckey, please send them to buckey08@buckey08.com. As always, it's best to put The Space Show in the subject line. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Tue, 22 Jan 2008 15:35:44 UTC
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Dr. David Livingston, Sunday, 1-20-08 (17.96MB; download) -- Guest: Dr. David Livingston. This program, "Lessons Learned, Lessons Taught," expresses my opinion and thoughts regarding my recent experience with the New York Times Freakonomics blog and the poor editing of my essay response to "Is manned space exploration worth the cost? Why or why not?" Through a series of stupid decisions on my part, blind faith and trust, getting caught up in my own personal agenda, and some misleading emails from the Freakonomics corresponding editor , my essay was, in my opinion, very poorly edited and taken out of context. The final published piece was highly embarrassing to me. I decided to learn from this experience and tell the story in order to caution others from making the same mistake (s) I made. Listen to this short program for an explanation of what happened, how it happened, and why I am telling the story. My unedited essay will appear on The Space Review on January 21, 2008 and this story will appear on the Space Cynics website starting Jan. 21, 2008 as well. If you have any questions or comments about this show, the story I am sharing, the Freakonomics edited version of my essay , or the unedited version, please contact me at drspace@thespaceshow.com. In addition, if you want my own editor's opinion on this situation, please email me and I will forward the message to Mel for her reply. She was part of this process and read all the emails and instructions I received. And please, if you are submitting a piece to a mainstream publication, be smart about it and tightly edit the piece yourself. Do not trust mainstream editors or publications to do justice to your words and thoughts , to share your excitement, your passion, your expertise, and your commitment to your cause. Listen to this Space Show program to find out why I say this.
Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Mon, 21 Jan 2008 06:44:15 UTC
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Benjamin Solomon, Sunday, 1-20-08 (37.60MB; download) -- Guest: Benjamin Solomon. Benjamin Solomon was the guest for this program in order to discuss his soon-to-be-released book, "An Introduction To Gravity Modification: A Guide to Using Laithwaite's and Podkletnov's Experiments and the Physics of Forces for Empirical Results." We started out with Mr. Solomon explaining what he means by gravity modification and why it's so challenging for the subject to be discussed in a credible way. Mr. Solomon spoke extensively about his experiments which he says anyone with his book will be able to replicate. He also discusses the work of Laithwaite and Podkletnov and describes what he means by field, mass, and the force. He says he has achieved a 3-5% reduction in weight of an object tested in one of the experiments from reducing the gravitational force on the object, not changing the mass of the object. Several listeners suggested the need for additional experiments showing the results of his theories and work that are found in the book. Such as pushing a switch and watching as the object of his test flies up to the ceiling of the room. While this may not be practical at this time, we discuss ed the need for Ben to do some of the experiments in public and not just on video. Ben expanded this by saying those that buy and read his book should do these experiments in order to confirm what he knows and has written about. I suggested Ben return to an ISDC or a Mars Society Conference and have his readers meet him there and then they can all perform the experiments for those coming to the session. Later in the program, we talked about investing in a business using this cutting -edge work rather than investing in a rocket company. You do not want to miss this very interesting discussion. What do you think, is gravity modification ready for prime time investing or possibly angel investing? Another listener asked about the application of gravity modification for terrestrial airplanes. While many listeners seemed to understand what it meant in terms of getting off the planet, tp Ben elaborated on what it would mean for space travel and colonization. He says he can visualize millions of people in space in just a short amount of time as this technology would change everything we know about space travel. In response to many questions, Ben told us research on this matter is occurring in other countries and unless the United States is able to stay on top of it, especially in the private sector, other countries will end up controlling space. This is a most interesting discussion about a very revolutionary process. Although, the book is full of equations, Ben says the math is not so advanced or outrageous and most of you buying the book will be able to handle it. In fact, he said if one could work an Excel spreadsheet, they could easily do the math in his book. You can learn more about Mr. Solomon's work and theories by visiting his website: www.iseti.us. You can also email your comments or questions to him at ben.t.solomon@gmail.com . Please put "The Space Show" in your subject line and copy me at drspace@thespaceshow.com.
Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Mon, 21 Jan 2008 05:47:59 UTC
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Donna Shirley, Friday, 1-18-08 (59.57MB; download) -- Guest: Donna Shirley. Donna Shirley returned to The Space Show for this Friday program. We started our program with an overview of planetary science missions and the overall state of planetary science. Ms. Shirley discussed several specific missions including the Mercury Messenger, the probes currently on their way to Pluto, Jupiter, Mars, as well as a future lunar mission. Our conversation then took us into the realm of education, the current state of science and space awareness, and how best to address the problems we all know exist. There were several listener questions regarding this topic and you will want to hear her answers. As Ms. Shirley was the Director of the Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame in Seattle, we discussed the role science fiction and science fact plays in the knowledge of school age kids and the general population. One of the many points made by Donna was that many kids, and even some adults, have come to expect the science fiction to be real and exciting. When the kids learn the scientific reality, they consider it boring and are turned off. We also talked about NASA's role in making space science education boring, including what is shown on NASA TV. Again, this is a must-hear discussion because we kept coming back to science fiction and its role in space exploration and development, especially with terra-forming Mars. On this latter subject, we discussed the possibility of applying lessons learned on Mars to problems here on Earth, especially as it relates to our understanding of Earth's climate. As Donna articulated serious concern for the future of our environment, one of the questions I asked her was if she could compare the risks to Earth through environmental damage versus what we humans do to one another on the planet with our behavior and our weapons, especially nuclear weapons. Make sure you hear Donna's reply to this question. In later segments of the program, we talked about the Space Shuttle, the ISS and its planned date of decommissioning, the deorbiting of Mir, and many other related issues. Other important topics for our discussion included life on Mars and SETI. One listener asked Ms. Shirley if she believed finding life on Mars would hasten our journey to Mars. Listen to what Donna had to say in response to this question. Ms. Shirley's website is www.managingcreativity.com. From her website, you can order her book about her experiences at JPL with the Martian programs and learn more about her e-book, which is now available. For questions that you might have as well as to express interest in purchasing her e-book, please email her at dshirley@earthlink.net. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Sat, 19 Jan 2008 05:40:28 UTC
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Anousheh Ansari, Tuesday, 1-15-08 (44.05MB; download) -- Guest: Anousheh Ansari. Anousheh Ansari was the guest for the first hour of this Space Show program with the remainder of this nearly 2 hour program filled by Open Lines. Please visit Anousheh's website ( www.anoushehansari.com) for more information about her activities, interests, appearances, as well as her blog that she wrote aboard the ISS. We started the program by asking Anousheh about her interests in business and electronics and what triggered these interests for her. This led to a question regarding Anousheh and her family's interest in space as well as how her interest in space developed. You will want to hear her answers to these questions. She received several listener questions about her space experiences, both good and bad, on the ISS and on the Soyuz. One listener with three daughters asked about the difficulties of washing long hair in microgravity. After telling us a little about that experience, Anousheh directed the listener to her website where she has pictures of washing her hair onboard the ISS. One listener asked about possible sponsorship of future X-Prize contests. Another listener asked about the four languages her blog is in and Anousheh told us a very interesting story about those translations. Education and international collaboration are strong pursuits for Ms. Ansari and we spoke about this subject at length. One question involved which type of audience she considered her most challenging, surprisingly she answered high school students! You will certainly want to hear why. Listen carefully to what some people ask her, showing what they don't know about our space program. For example, many do not know there is an International Space Station and others thought she had gone to the Moon, not the ISS. Ms. Ansari also shared with us her approach to dealing with discrimination and negativity. Everyone will profit from listening to her approach to this problem as she clearly turns it into a non-issue. If you want to ask questions to Anousheh Ansari, please visit her website and use the contact links provided, or you can use Anousheh@anoushehansari.com. Please reference The Space Show in the subject line. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Wed, 16 Jan 2008 18:28:46 UTC
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