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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Dr.Vadim Rygalov, Tuesday, 11-13-07 (61.16MB; download) -- Dr. Vadim Rygalov was the guest for this special two hour Space Show program. Dr. Rygalov continued his discussion from the last time he was a guest on the program regarding mental, emotional, and stressful situations encountered by cosmonauts and astronauts as a result of long term spaceflight. We began the discussion talking about the high stress environment in space and human psychological factors, first with suborbital tourism and future tourist stays of up to a week or so at a space hotel. We then shifted the focus to longer term stays for professional astronauts/cosmonauts for the Moon, then tourists. Dr. Rygalov received many listener questions asking about depression, earth separation, taking meds such as anti-depressants, and mixed gender crews. Dr. Rygalov provided us with fist fight stories from the Soviet space program's numerous isolation tests, fear and anxiety within the crew in space and much more. One listener, Fred, even asked about detailed hygiene, sanitary, and bathroom issues for tourists on longer stay space trips. Dr. Rygalov went into detail about mental, emotional, and stressful issues for space travel, the research that is still needed, who is now doing the research if at all, and our present state of readiness to undertake colonization or even a trip to Mars. He was also asked about radiation issues, microgravity and much more. This is a very comprehensive discussion about mental, emotional, and stressful issues relating to our being in space. These facts are not commonly known and are not usually discussed in human factors discussions or among space advocates or even NASA but as we will learn from Vadim, NASA knows these facts as well and their files are full of the stories and issues as are the Soviet and Russian space files. Toward the end of the program, the discussion took a surprising turn as Vadim said he had only discussed perhaps 30% of what is in Soviet space files on these issues. Much of the rest is still classified, he is still not free to discuss some things, and he did not even mention the transcendental effects that space has had on many cosmonauts and astronauts. As a fun question, I asked Vadim if there were cases in the Soviet space files about cosmonauts reporting alien experiences or seeing something like aliens. You can imagine my surprise when he said yes and told us that these were full crew experiences, not just an isolated case with one cosmonaut here and another there. Unfortunately, time for this program and our use of the studio with Leighton Broadcasting in Grand Forks did not permit us to explore this subject in more detail with Vadim, but he did conclude by suggesting we all stay open minded on many issues relating to space and the space environment. If you want to ask Dr. Vadim Rygalov any follow up questions or give him comments, please send them to me at drspace@thespaceshow.com and I will promptly forward them to him. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Wed, 14 Nov 2007 12:57:19 UTC
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David Bullock & Nancy Atkinson, Monday, 11-12-07 (42.22MB; download) -- David Bullock and Nancy Atkinson were the guests for this program to introduce us to the new online space magazine, Space Lifestyle Magazine (see www.spacelifestylemag.com). David started out explaining how he got the idea for the magazine, its purpose and how it is being distributed as well as describing its content. Nancy brought us up to date with the content of the first issue which is already out and available on their website. The magazine is distributed free of charge but those interested should subscribe to be on the mailing list for announcements and new quarterly issues. Many listeners asked questions, including several about the business model for the magazine since there is no subscription fee. You will want to hear how David sees Space Lifestyle becoming successful and profitable. In the first issue, Nancy told us about her feature article and the book review and this led to questions about how books are selected for review, do they have to be hardback, paperback, or can they be online. One listener asked David about the editorial policy and the selection of articles for the magazine. Others wanted to know if Space Lifestyle would accept ideas or even articles from interested readers. The answer is yes but as David said, he prefers that the writer "pitch" him on the idea before writing and submitting a full article. Nancy also told us about other articles she writes, specifically for Universe Today. David was at X Prize Cup covering the N-G Lunar Lander Challenge this year and since he was at X Prize Cup in previous years, we asked him about his perception of the Cup as visitor and then as a journalist covering the events. You will not want to miss his answer. You can send questions and comments to both David and Nancy. For David, you will find an email contact at www.spacelifestylemag.com (fill out the contact form, put Space Show in the subject line). For Nancy, visit her website at www.nancyatkinson.com. Her email address is under Contact or use nancyatkinson04@yahoo.com. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Tue, 13 Nov 2007 04:44:57 UTC
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Dr. Ron Fevig & John Nordlie, Sunday, 11-11-07 (42.27MB; download) -- Dr. Ron Fevig and John Nordlie were the guests for this program which had as its primary topic for discussion the high-altitude balloon launch and payload program here at the University of North Dakota. In addition, note that this program originated from Leighton Broadcasting in Grand Forks, ND. Along with listener questions and answers from Ron and John, this is a comprehensive discussion of student high-altitude balloon programs. We discussed, costs, tracking, finding payloads, mass, types of payloads and much more. John told us about the UND balloon payload with a geiger counter that happened to record an X-class solar flare several years ago as an example of one type of balloon payload experiment here at UND. We also talked about the NASA HASP program, negative or zero pressure balloons, helium versus hydrogen, cold weather and much much more. As a result of listener questions, we also discussed the student rocket program at UND and in this part of North Dakota, participating with high school students, community and Native American colleges. You can learn more by visiting John's website at http://blizzard.rwic.und.edu/~nordlie/. You can contact Dr. Ron Fevig at rfevig@aero.und.edu. You can contact John Nordlie at nordlie@rwic.und.edu. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Tue, 13 Nov 2007 04:21:11 UTC
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David Shiga & Patrick Beatty, Friday, 11-9-07 (50.16MB; download) -- Patrick Beatty and David Shiga were the guests for this program originating from Grand Forks, ND and focusing on X Prize Cup and David's "breaking news" interview at Bigelow Aerospace. Please note that this program has audio distortion and problems that cannot be cleared. The audio issues stem from the studio I used in Grand Forks and the fact that Patrick had to use a less than adequate public telephone for the interview. I apologize for these problems and assure all listeners that The Space Show is taking steps to deal with phone line quality issues. Please watch for an announcement on this subject soon. As for this show, the first hour we talked about X Prize Cup as Patrick joined with me in announcing the Cup on Saturday and then was the main announcer on Sunday as I left for home. David was at the Cup as media to focus on the Lunar Lander Challenge and Armadillo Aerospace. The three of us discussed our views and experiences at X Prize Cup, Armadillo, the N-G Lunar Lander Challenge, and also the air show provided by Holloman AFB. We also discussed the Personal Spaceflight Symposium held prior to the Cup in Las Cruces. Many listeners asked questions about X Prize Cup and the other events and I am sure you will find our discussion informative. In the second hour of this program, David Shiga who is a reporter for the New Scientist Magazine, told us about his visit and interview with Bob Bigelow and Bigelow Aerospace. David also talked about finding out about the new Bigelow prize to offer $760 million for space transportation (see http://space.newscientist.com/article/dn12836-bigelow-aerospace-to-offer-760-million-for-spaceship.html). Patrick joined in the conversation as did listeners with lots of questions about Bigelow Aerospace and their work. This is definitely a two hour most interesting program/discussion. You can direct your comments and questions for Patrick and David using patrick.beatty@gmail.com and david.shiga@newscientist.com. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Fri, 09 Nov 2007 13:40:55 UTC
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UND Space Studies Class with Dennis Wingo, Wednesday, 11-7-07 (62.21MB; download) -- This program is brought to you as a courtesy by the Space Studies Department at the University of North Dakota. It is a recording of my class held here in Grand Forks, ND on Nov. 7, 2007 regarding how to achieve a lower cost to orbit/space. Dennis Wingo was the guest speaker for this class and was speaking by telephone to my class. Special thanks to Dr. David J. Whalen, Department Head of Space Studies here at UND for permission to place this class recording on The Space Show website as an archived program. Mr. Wingo was an excellent speaker with the class and what he had to say was not only interesting, but very important. I asked for permission to put this class recording on the website to allow more people to hear what Mr. Wingo has to say regarding how best to get to lower costs for space access. You will hear Dennis talking about markets, applications, and the economics regarding low cost space access. If you want to ask Dennis Wingo questions or make a comment, please send them to me at drspace@thespaceshow.com and I will forward your note to Dennis. Again, this is not a Space Show program, it is a graduate class in the Space Studies program at UND. The copyright for this show remains with UND and Space Studies. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Fri, 09 Nov 2007 02:03:53 UTC
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Charles Miller, Tuesday, 11-6-07 (27.63MB; download) -- Charles Miller was the guest for this Space Show program. Charles continued our discussion on space based solar power (SBSP) and the recent NSSO report, but this time more from the business case and financial perspective as he was a leading participant in helping to research and provide reliable and useable information for the NSSO in their study. During this interview, Charles was asked many questions by listeners about the global reach and effectiveness of a potential space based solar power system, closing the business case for SBSP, and even terrestrial energy options. There were many questions about the "green" component of SBSP and even working with environmental groups for SBSP rather than being at odds with these groups. You will want to hear these questions and the answers. Charles addressed nuclear, wind, terrestrial solar, etc. but the bottom line is that we have a very real pending problem with energy and we should not discount any option or put aside any potential source of energy for our future needs. Charles explains this very well and this makes this discussion not only timely but very important. Charles brought up the national security aspect of SBSP so don't miss this part of the discussion; When asked about the technologies needed to have SBSP, low cost space access tops the list so we discussed our efforts in moving toward low cost space access. Again, this is a discussion you will not want to miss. We discussed SBSP in connection with foreign government and island nations. And of course, the fundamental question of what's next for the NSSO, SBSP, and who foots the bill. An important set of questions for Charles dealt with influencing political candidates and their advisors to push SBSP. Charles provided us with important insights to how the political advisor/candidate system works and how to effectively use the few minutes one has with a candidate to advocate what is important. His response may surprise some of you but then please pay attention as the insights he is giving us into how to effectively work our political system with space and other issues is most valuable. And nobody knows this better than Charles Miller as he is the founder of ProSpace! Listeners are invited to contact Charles Miller to support and work toward the ultimate realization of SBSP (much work is still needed, this is a grounded and reality based discussion, not a religious experience), plus your comments and questions are welcome. Send your comments, questions, and inquiries to Charles at spacepolicy@yahoo.com. Mention this Space Show in the subject line. Also, visit the blog that has the SBSP info on it that Col. Coyote Smit is still working though he is doing his doctoral studies in the UK. The SBSP blog is at http://spacesolarpower.wordpress.com/. Charles thanked the many people that worked on this report and the blog to bring it to reality and to give SBSP the credibility and the opportunity that it deserves. If anyone was missed when being thanked, its an oversight, both Charles and I apologize, but we know the many people who contributed to this project on a tireless basis and all of you are very much appreciated. And this blog is exceptional and the people behind it and that made it available to us all deserve very special thanks indeed. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Wed, 07 Nov 2007 14:23:38 UTC
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1st hour is Ken Davis 2nd hour is Dr. David Webb, Friday, 11-2-07 (50.05MB; download) -- This special two hour Friday Space Show program presents two great programs. The first hour , Kenneth Davis, author, was with us. Ken has many books to his fame but we primarily talked about "Don't Know Much About The Universe." This is a fun and informative program that you will not want to miss. Ken is with us for about 40 minutes and then I pick up and make the announcements I would normally make during the first few minutes of the show. While Ken Davis was with us, we had lots of listener questions about education, kids books, rare space facts and much more. At times, we connected mythology, history, and religion to space. Do not miss this show. I am working to bring Ken Davis back later this year for a full program for the holiday season.
The second hour of this program brings us Dr. David Webb. Dr. Webb brings decades of space, government, and academic experience to us to talk frankly and directly with us about the the direction we are going with space in the country, our youth, and our government. Dr. Webb helps us to understand the importance and value of space and space development. As you will hear in this program, he is a big believer in the potential of the private sector and less of a believer in the government space program and NASA. He fielded many listener questions about policy then and now, the VSE, India, China, and various administrations and their space consciousness. We learned some very important things in history such as the report his National Commission on Space prepared was never show to President Reagan because staffers did not want space to have funding. You will find this story very interesting.
If you have questions for either Ken Davis or Dr. David Webb, send them to me at drspace@thespaceshow.com and I will forward them for responses. I hope to have both guests back on The Space Show in the not too distant future. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Sat, 03 Nov 2007 00:28:06 UTC
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Dr. Burton Lee, Thursday, 11-1-07 (36.10MB; download) -- Dr. Burton Lee returned to The Space Show to discuss the Space Angels Network. This is a virtual network of angel investors focused on seed and early stage investments for space related ventures. During the first part of this interview, Dr. Lee discussed space related investments and the market opportunities this approach permits over a more narrow definition of space only types of ventures. Make sure you hear this discussion, its important. Dr. Lee received many questions about investing in space ventures, the timing for space investments, and due diligence types of requirements for space investments. He made an extra effort to make sure the listeners and I understood the broader approach of the Space Angels Network which is to focus on space related investments, not just space investments. We also discussed who is an angel and how a company finds out about this group and their investment potential. Due to a listener question, Dr. Lee explained the difference between an angel investor and venture capital. This is another important discussion you should not miss. One listener asked him for advice for startups if they want to position themselves for potential angel investment. Dr. Lee was also asked if the silly or flakey deals really do "poison" the well so to speak for the serious ventures with serious financiers, Wall Streeters, and other professional funding sources. Listen to what he says about this issue. This is an action packed, comprehensive, and detailed discussion of not just the new Space Angels network, LLC, but also about space investment opportunities, approaches, markets, and more. This is a must listen to show. You can find out more about the Space Angels Network by visiting their website at www.spaceangelsnetwork.com. You can send your comments to the email address Dr. Lee provides on air at the Space Angels Network or You can send your comments or questions to Burton.Lee@gmail.com. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Fri, 02 Nov 2007 14:38:40 UTC
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Col. Stephen Hargis, Thursday, 11-1-07 (26.43MB; download) -- Colonel Stephen D. Hargis, Commander, Space Development Group, Space Development and Test Wing, Space and Missile Systems Center, Kirtland AFB, NM was the guest for this program to let everyone know of the upcoming Space Test Program 40th Anniversary Celebration. This celebration will be November 8, 2007 at Kirtland Air Force Base, NM. If you are interested in attending, send me a note to drspace@thespaceshow.com and I will send you the relevant information. Col. Hargis introduced us to the Space Test Program (STP) and brought us current on the state of the program since we last talked about STP on The Space Show last year. We learned about the University Nanosat Program and what it includes and its requirements. Student launches were a big part of the discussion with questions from both students and parents for Col. Hargis. Another subject that we discussed that STP supports is Operationally Responsive Space. Col. Hargis fielded questions concerning the Chinese space program including their ASAT program. We talked about NewSpace and even the X Prize Cup as Col. Hargis was at Holloman AFB for the Cup on Sunday afternoon. As you will hear in this program, its an important program serving many relevant communities engaged in space development. This program is supportive of our students and the education needed for aerospace engineering and related fields. One of the programs talked about in some detail was the Fast Track program and will want to hear what Col. Hargis tells us about this program within STP. The STP is a multi-user program with the role of being a primary provider of spaceflight for the DOD research community. You can also learn more about this program by visiting this site, www.kirtland.af.mil/library/factsheets/factsheet_print.asp?fsID=6878&page=1. For more information on the 4oth anniversary celebration, visit www.losangeles.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123071146. Were I not teaching in Grand Forks at UND, I would be there on behalf of The Space Show so please, if any of you do attend, let me know and I will bring you on the show to tell us about it. If you have questions or comments, please send them to me at drspace@thespaceshow.com and I will forward them to the appropriate person to get you a speedy answer. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Thu, 01 Nov 2007 23:02:15 UTC
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Jeff Roth, Wednesday, 10-31-07 (24.13MB; download) -- Jeff Roth, documentary filmmaker, was the guest for this show to tell us about his award winning film, "The Wonder of It All." Please visit the film's website for more information, www.thewonderofitallfilm.com. This is the story of 6 Moonwalkers and their feelings, emotions, and experiences walking on the Moon. Jeff received lots of questions including many that were more general about making films, specifically documentaries. Several questions probed the Moonwalker's personality and other areas and Jeff skillfully handled all of these questions. He was asked if the astronauts had editorial control over the film and the answer was no. Also, it will not play in many theaters for a variety of reasons so at some point interested viewers will need to purchase the DVD. The film sounds outstanding and I hope to see it soon. As soon as I see it, I will put a short update on the website newsletter as well as the email newsletter. If you want to contact Jeff, stay up on his acitivites and when the DVD will be available, you can do so through the website for contact information or questions. Visit
www.thewonderofitallfilm.com/contact.html. Jeff has listed his email address on this page as jeffroth@jeffrothproductions.com. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Thu, 01 Nov 2007 04:48:03 UTC
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