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. George Robinson, Friday, 12-28-07 (59.15MB; download) -- Guest: Dr. George Robinson. Dr. George Robinson returned to The Space Show to discuss the topic of his new paper, "Public Space Law, The Practitioner, And The Private Entrepreneur: Distinguishing What 'Ought To Be' From What Is." Dr. Robinson said there were several important areas of space law which need to be examined by both domestic and international lawyers before the VSE can be fully implemented. These areas include ITAR, difficulties with the U.N. Outer Space Treaty (OST), how to provide proper hard sciences education and training for l awyers , as well as transhumanistic space missions. This training would help predict how humans may change or evolve to handle space travel and settlement. If you wish to read Dr. Robinson's paper, please send your request to me at drspace@thespaceshow.com and I will forward you his article. This comprehensive discussion sparked many listener questions such as the purpose of the OST, the procedure for possibly withdrawing from the treaty, and the possibility of the treaty eventually being outdated. Several questions dealt with enforcement of treaty regulations and the penalty for violations. Some listeners used the Chinese ASAT test from earlier this year as an example in their questions. Dr. Robinson provided us with important clarifications in this discussion so you don't want to miss what he had to say on this important subject . Another listener question focused on amending the treaty and how that is accomplished. Towards the end of the program, Dr. Robinson referenced our aviation environment as also needing regulatory attention so we spent several minutes on this topic as well. Don't miss what he wants to hear on this interesting topic, especially regarding potential supersonic flights over the US or in protected zones. Space property rights, space tourism, and space entrepreneurism were also brought up. You can address your comments or questions to Dr. Robinson at astrolaw@aol.com. Please reference The Space Show in your subject line.
Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Sat, 29 Dec 2007 03:56:24 UTC
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Dr. Robert W. Farquhar, Wednesday, 12-26-07 (35.60MB; download) -- Guest: Dr. Robert Farquhar. Dr. Robert Farquhar was the guest for this Space Show program. Our interview jumped right into the frying pan as we asked Dr. Farquhar for his thoughts on the current VSE. As we discovered, Dr. Farquhar would prefer to visit a NEO in preparation for going to Mars, rather than return to the already-explored Moon. As part of preparing for a manned NEO visit, there would need to be lunar orbital missions and extensive use of the Sun-Earth L2 libration point as the primary hub for future human space activities. Our ensuing discussion with Bob goes into some detail on this perspective and how such a space program would serve us better than the current VSE. When asked specifically what he believed the chances were for a new presidential administration to approve a manned NEO visit rather than continuing on with plans for a lunar outpost, he said he was 100% confident that a NEO mission would prevail in a revised VSE. You will want to hear his comments and analysis on this subject. We also talked about deep space missions to the Centaurs and Kuiper Belt Objects, important future robotic lunar missions, and the possible impact of other national space programs going to the Moon, such as those from China, India, ESA, and Russia. I asked Bob if he believed China and India would announce a manned NEO mission if the U.S. changed the VSE to visit NEOs rather than the Moon. Due to the increased challenges and difficulties involved in putting humans on a NEO, Bob felt other national space program could probably handle getting to the Moon but not much more than that. This is a very interesting discussion you will want to hear. Other listeners asked Bob what one would do on a NEO, why go to one, and what about going directly to Mars without first including a manned NEO mission. Again, you need to hear this discussion. In addition to talking about the L2 libration point, a listener asked him about the other LaGrange points, L1, L3, L4, and L5. Bob also told us about a paper he has written regarding going to Mars suggesting three steps forward and then a stumbling block. In this case, the stumbling block is the Moon . On this program, Bob continually voiced concerns about the misplaced focus spent on returning to the Moon rather than doing what he feels and believes is much more interestingpriv such as going to NEOs and Mars. You can send your comments or questions to Dr. Robert Farquhar to me at drspace@thespaceshow.com and I will be happy to forward them to him. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Thu, 27 Dec 2007 19:27:25 UTC
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Robert Zimmerman, Monday, 12-24-07 (44.01MB; download) -- Guest: Robert Zimmerman. Robert Zimmerman was our guest for this special Christmas Eve Space Show program. Thus, how appropriate for Bob to lead off the discussion with a look back 39 years ago to the Apollo 8 mission to the Moon and the reading from Genesis in the Old Testament by the three crewmen as they went around the Moon on that special Christmas Eve. Bob told us the story of events leading up to selecting and reading from Genesis, and provided us with information from his interviews with those involved at the time. During this segment, we also talked about other meaningful astronaut statements from space on holidays or for other events. One listener even inquired if the astronauts have a holiday schedule when in space on a day such as Christmas. This discussion comprised our first segment for the program but we referred to it throughout this Christmas Eve broadcast. Other topics discussed on this show included the Hubble Space Telescope and its pending repair mission, space shuttle flights and safety, COTS, presidential candidates and their views on space, all with many listener questions. Additionally, Bob got some questions from a listener regarding better uses of public money for society needs rather than space. Both Bob and I responded to this listener, but as always when this type of question comes up, its not only hard to answer but equally hard to change a person's perspective. Another listener question involved the robotic space component and scientific missions being more inspiring than the manned program so why focus on the manned program. Bob thought the question to be loaded , but you will want to hear how he answered this person in Minneapolis. Science and education were also topics discussed on this program. As with so many Space Show programs, India and China were discussed in terms of their plans to go to the Moon , but this time from the point of view of what this might mean for the United States. You will want to hear Bob's view on this issue. Visit Robert Zimmerman's website at http://members.bellatlantic.net/~vze3cxxp/zimbib.htm. Per his website, you can send your additional comments and questions to zimmerman@nasw.org. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Tue, 25 Dec 2007 19:29:20 UTC
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Dennis Wingo, Sunday, 12-23-07 (52.70MB; download) -- Guest: Dennis Wingo. NOTE: At the end of this archived program are two Earth & Sky segments that are relative for the dates Dec. 23 and Dec. 24, 2007 regarding the Earth, our Moon, and Mars. I am sure you will find them of interest. Dennis Wingo was the guest for this Space Show program which focused on his Dec. 10, 2007 SpaceRef article entitled "Taking it to the Streets (Space That is): Problems with NASA's Return to the Moon Plan" ( http://www.spaceref.com/news/viewnews.html?id=1254). Dennis started the interview with a summary of his analysis of the VSE and its shortcomings. This led to a comprehensive discussion on establishing the vision, generating energy from solar cells on the moon, why it is so important to consider extraterrestrial resources and how we could use these resources to improve conditions on the Earth and much more. The first segment of this two hour program afforded Dennis the opportunity to put forth his thesis and set the stage for the rest of this discussion. There were many listener questions for Dennis, ranging from how one would implement a space policy action plan to precisely what the revised space policy plan should include. As you will hear, the ISS, COTS, the private sector with real markets, and the government all play important roles in the space future Dennis sees. Dennis calls for NASA to establish the vision for the Moon-Mars Program . You will want to hear what he has to say about this important vision. Some listeners questioned the possibility of using terrestrial or space based solar power in order to help solve Earth's energy problems. Other listeners were not sure of the viability of the VSE no matter what given so many political and economic uncertainties in our country today. Again, this is a must hear discussion. If you have further comments or questions for Dennis Wingo, please email him at wingod@mailcity.com.
Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Mon, 24 Dec 2007 01:06:47 UTC
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Dr. Pamela Gay & Fraser Cain, Friday, 12-21-07 (59.28MB; download) -- Guests: Dr. Pamela Gay and Fraser Cain. Dr. Pamela L. Gay and Fraser Cain were the guests for this program to discuss Astronomy Cast, which they each co-host (visit www.astronomycast.com for more information). We discussed the types of programming that Pamela and Fraser have on the program. As you listen to the discussion, you will hear their interactions just as you would on Astronomy Cast. They received many astronomy related questions from listeners, commencing with a discussion of higher education in astronomy, both in getting a master's degree as well as a PhD, then the employment opportunities for those having obtained these degrees. As we learned, careers are challenging because of tight funding, lots of competition for the few open slots (40 or 50 applicants per job in some areas), and not so many openings in these fields. They also discussed some of the more unusual job positions one can fill with a masters in Astronomy, such as being a consultant on Star Trek . Dr. Gay discusses this topic at length; you will want to hear what she has to say. Fraser reports to us that the situation is very similar in Canada. Another hot topic that came up was the NEO that is heading toward Mars with a 1 in 75 chance of colliding with the planet at the end of January 2008. Both Pam and Fraser explained what such a collision would mean, what we might see, and how it could be best observed if it did hit Mars. Toward the end of the program, a student sent in a question which asked Dr. Gay to clarify the difference between the fields of astronomy, astrophysics and cosmology. You will want to hear how Dr. Gay describes these different disciplines and what her recommendation was to the student. Many listener questions came up about the math needed to do science and astronomy, plus the ability of those of us in the general public and especially the media to understand science. We talked about scientists being able to communicate more effectively with the public and even among themselves. One listener suggested that scientists be required to add communication courses to their curriculum in order to improve this communication. Listen to see why this recommendation did not go over well with our guests. Other listeners asked about science funding and this subject was discussed at length during the program with our guests. It was suggested that were we not at war in Iraq, portions of that money would be going to science. I challenged that assumption because there is no real way to know what government would do with the money now being spent in Iraq. Would it flow to the space program or science, would it go someplace else? Like our guests, I have a wish list for government programs but I suspect my wish list would not resemble what Congress did with such savings. It's a discussion you will want to hear. Another listener asked about cooling down Venus and terraforming Mars. This led to quite an interesting discussion about both planets and subjects. Again, you will want to hear what our guests say about both planets. We talked about many of their Astronomy Cast programs , such as the program on unique universal numbers, amateur astronomy and the tools amateur astronomers need, and astronomy in science fiction. If you want to send a comment, question, or inquiry to our guest, please use info@astronomycast.com and put Space Show in the subject line. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Sat, 22 Dec 2007 18:49:29 UTC
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Tom Olson, Thursday, 12-20-07 (36.16MB; download) -- Guest: Tom Olson. Tom Olson was the guest for this Space Show program focusing on a 2007 year end review. Tom has been doing this review since the early days of The Space Show and it has since become an annual tradition. Along with being a light and fun show, he provided important and substantive analysis on many key topics and issues which faced the space world in 2007. Many of these issues will undoubtedly face the space world for 2008. We had many listener questions on several topics dealing with New Space investments, financing, and maturity. You will find Tom's observations and comments pertinent to this ongoing discussion on The Space Show. Other questions concerned the awarding of prizes, the indicators one might consider before investing in space, the different types of space businesses which started up in 2007 versus previous years, and a review of the COTS competition. In the last segment of the show, Tom added a new feature we have not previously done, "The Kool Aid Event Of The Year!” To know Tom's selection for 2007, you will need to listen to what he said during this program. However, one hint we can provide is that Tom instigated a discussion about a “Netscape Moment” on the show. Early in the program, Tom and I promoted the Space Cynics blog which can be found at http://spacecynic.wordpress.com/. Tom, posting as Tom'sRants, is one of the Cynics who post on the blog started by Shubber Ali (Shubber posts under his first name). I, Professor L, am probably the Cynic that posts the least and Dr. Jurist posts as Old Space Cadet. In discussing some of the Cynics’ posts, Tom explained the purpose of Space Cynics and discussed our annual set of awards, The Walking Eagle Award. I am sure you will appreciate this 2007 space review program. If you want to contact Tom with additional questions or comments, please send them to him at info@colonyfund.com. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Fri, 21 Dec 2007 04:07:53 UTC
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Robert Godwin, Wednesday, 12-19-07 (33.93MB; download) -- Guest: Robert Godwin. Robert Godwin, owner of Apogee Books, was the guest for this Space Show program. Mr. Godwin just released his own new book through Apogee, "The Lunar Exploration Scrapbook: A Pictorial History of Lunar Vehicles." During the show, Rob explained how he found and researched the color plates now found on every page of this book. He also told listeners about his motivation for compiling these images and writing this book. Rob and I signaled out a few images to discuss in detail during the program. In addition to Rob telling us facts and the history behind many of the lunar vehicles in his book, other questions about space history came up. Listeners asked about the British Interplanetary Society, Dr. Wernher von Braun, original Apollo era NASA contractors, and more. One of the points made during our discussion was about the large amount of contractors participating in the Apollo mission versus the smaller number of contractors still around and working today. You will want to hear this discussion. Another listener asked about the willingness of Apollo-era engineers, scientists, and project managers to assure they learned from those that had done work before them, sometimes researching technology and ideas from as far back as the 1930's. Rob was asked if he thought people involved in New Space and those working on the VSE are also going back through history in order to better understand and learn what was done previously in order to better advance the work today. You will want to hear how Rob answers this question. In discussing Apogee Books, there were several questions such as how an author should submit his manuscript to the company, the acceptance and rejection rate of manuscripts, hints for authors, and more. I asked Rob if the collector’s edition of their Saturn V book was still available and we learned there are only about 20 of these special books still available. Listen to our discussion about this special book. If you are interested in books which are one of a kind, this is a must have book. In addition, if you order the “Lunar Exploration Scrapbook” off the Apogee website, you get the hardback version not available in most stores as well as a special offer which Rob describes on the show and is on their website. The Apogee website is http://www.apogeespacebooks.com/. If you want to contact Rob Godwin, do so through their website at http://www.apogeespacebooks.com/Contacts.html using marketing@cgpublishing.com. Please put Rob/The Space Show in the subject line. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Thu, 20 Dec 2007 18:37:19 UTC
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Dr. Robert Zubrin, Tuesday, 12-18-07 (34.27MB; download) -- Guest: Dr. Robert Zubrin. Dr. Robert Zubrin was the guest for this Space Show program. Dr. Zubrin started off the discussion by letting us know his plan for energy independence as detailed in his new book, "Energy Victory: Winning The War On Terror By Breaking Free Of Oil.” You can visit the book's website, www.energyvictory.net for more information on this very important book. Bob's plan is simple and straight forward. Congress needs to enact legislation which requires all vehicles sold in the US in five years have flex fuel capable engines. This will provide consumers with a choice of using either gasoline or alcohol fuels. This consumer choice will ultimately weaken or destroy the oil cartel and will result in lower fuel prices. Listeners had many questions for Bob, including why he prefers methanol over ethanol and why not hydrogen, biodiesel, etc. Bob explains the why to each of these questions and, as he does in the book, exposes the misunderstandings surrounding the use of hydrogen as a transportation fuel. Bob also refutes the claims that alcohol fuels are not economical to make and that there is not enough raw material in the US or anywhere else to produce sufficient quantities of ethanol to support the US transportation segment’s fuel usage. One listener pointed out that the use of grain and related materials for these fuels is driving up the price of some food in other nations, such as tortilla prices in Mexico, and he phrased his question to Bob as a choice of cars versus food. You will want to hear Bob's reply to this listener. We also discussed the VSE and how the Mars component, which as you will hear, seems to be absent from the vision and how NASA appears to be more concerned with a return to the lunar surface. We talked about how the Mars component would inspire Americans of all ages and would help to get us back on track with the VSE. Bob puts forth a most compelling case for a manned Mars mission, see if you agree with him. We also discussed the best way to advocate for space, for Mars, and even the energy program that Bob writes about in "Energy Victory.” Don't just write to your representative, go to their office in person, and meet with your elected member of Congress. Talk to the person. Talk to the staffer. Get them to listen to you about your concerns. He even suggests giving them a copy of the book or at least a summary of the program. In addition, Dr. Zubrin is working with www.setamericafree.org regarding the flex fuel energy plan. Get involved with this organization and bring it to the attention of members of Congress. You can send your comments or questions to Dr. Zubrin at zubrin@aol.com.
Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Wed, 19 Dec 2007 18:27:58 UTC
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Dr. Clark Lindsey, Monday, 12-17-07 (39.36MB; download) -- Guest: Dr. Clark Lindsey. Dr. Clark Lindsey was the guest for this Space Show program which focused on a summary of New Space developments in 2007 and a look forward to possible developments in 2008. In the discussion with Clark, listeners asked him specific questions about New Space rhetoric in 2007 versus what was said in previous years, Bigelow Aerospace, Mars crew habitats and its radiation shielding, the NASA COTS competition and its potential influence on presidential candidates, and much more. Clark took a look at many of the successes and some of the setbacks of 2007, and put forth the opinion that the space industry had taken two steps forward and probably one step backward. We discussed space tourism, various company flight schedules, and the seemingly always 2 year timetable until suborbital commercial flight is available. Clark also addressed rocket safety and how equipment failures are actually more routine than we give them credit for and just part of the development stage. He then provided examples of other risky ventures which often end in either death or injury, but there is little or no talk of regulating those activities and certainly not to the extent of regulations dealing with commercial spaceflight. You will want listen to what he has to say about this subject and hear the examples he cites. I'm confident you will agree with what he has to say about this very important topic. We also talked about his ventures www.hobbyspace.com, www.rlvnews.com, and www.spacetransportnews.com. Clark seemed to agree to continue his fantastic job at least until we have routine commercial space tourism and lunar travel. This is outstanding news for us all and for the space industry. In another very important part of this interview, one listener asked about transparency in the New Space Industry and compared it to her investment experience in other fields. Clark did an excellent job in responding to her concerns and you will certainly be interested in hearing what he has to say. We also talked about prizes, X Prize Cup, and Clark took a look down the road into 2008 for us. If you wish to contact Dr. Clark Lindsey with additional questions, comments, or information about his online news services, please use info@hobbyspace.com and put “The Space Show” in the subject line. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Tue, 18 Dec 2007 06:01:29 UTC
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Dr. Micahel Simpson, Sunday, 12-16-07 (42.94MB; download) -- Guest: Dr. Michael Simpson. Dr. Michael Simpson, President of the International Space University (ISU) in Strassbourg, France was the guest for this program. In order to better follow along with this discussion, please visit the ISU website at www.isunet.edu/. We started the discussion by asking Dr. Simpson to provide us with an introduction to ISU, what the university is about as well as its curriculum, student body, admissions, and more. There were many listener driven questions ranging from how ISU students, faculty, and Europeans perceive NASA and the American space program to whether ISU classes are conducted in English, French, or a combination of these languages. ISU classes are conducted in English although some knowledge of the local language is beneficial. As for the perception of NASA and the American space program, as well as the space program of other nations including China, listen to what Dr. Simpson has to say regarding this topic. Listeners also inquired about career guidance for ISU graduates regarding future employment, networking and the ISU alumni network and its support of ISU graduates. As you will hear, there are very positive programs and support forces benefiting some 2600 ISU graduates who come to the program from all over the world. Other issues and questions that came up included a discussion of New Space and how it affects education at ISU and some concerns regarding that issue which are to be noted. The famous ISU Summer Program was described and discussed. You will want to hear about this program and the education it provides. A listener from Montana asked about the nature of the ISU interdisciplinary program and this led to an extensive discussion on space education. Another listener asked about exchange programs with American universities having space-related graduate programs. You will want to hear what Dr. Simpson says about this and ISU efforts to help develop such programs Toward the end of the program, Dr. Simpson was asked about his personal space vision and his five year vision for ISU. Again, you will not want to miss his response to this question. You will hear Dr. Simpson talk about many of the international space missions that will begin operations in 2008 and later as we explored just how global space development has become. You will come away from this discussion with a far better understanding of the global nature and draw of all areas and aspects of space, specifically New Space, the entrepreneurial space community, and satellites. Thus, this is a superb program demonstrating the global nature and demand for higher education in space-related fields. If you have questions or comments for Dr. Michael Simpson, please send them in care of the ISU website using this URL:
http://www.isunet.edu/index.php?option=com_contact&task=view&contact_id=33&Itemid=. In the Message Subject line, please reference his Space Show program.
Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Mon, 17 Dec 2007 06:52:57 UTC
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