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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Matt Allner, Glen & Buddy, Thursday, 6-21-07 (47.62MB; download) -- Matthew Allner was the primary guest for this Space Show program. Matt was joined by his student Buddy and Buddy's father Glen as the team discussed the recently completed Spaceward Bound program with four West Middle School student from Sioux City, Iowa in which they participated in a three-day expedition to simulate a space expedition on Mars. Matt explained the program and we were then joined by Buddy who told us about the program from his student perspective. We learned about his goals, science objectives and experiments, his preparation and more. Glen told us about the program from a parent's perspective. Together, Matt, Glen and Buddy answered many questions from listeners about the project. You can visit the expedition website at http://quest.nasa.gov/projects/spacewardbound/mojave2007/journals/allnerstudentSB.html where you find the logs from all three days of the venture plus photographs. Listeners wanted to know how easy it would be for others to replicate a similar Mars analog experience in their towns. You will want to hear what Matt has to say about this and to develop a similar program. As you will hear during this program, Matt Allner has created an innovative and exciting program that appeals to school kids and their parents. You will hear it in their voices when you hear Buddy and Glen on the show. If you have follow up questions or comments for Matt, Buddy, or Glen, please send them all to Matt Allner at mjallner@msn.com. As always, you can send them through me at drspace@thespaceshow.com and I will forward them to Matt. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Fri, 22 Jun 2007 01:44:36 UTC
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William Watson, Tuesday, 6-19-07 (46.73MB; download) -- William Watson was the guest for this Space Show program. William discussed in some detail the upcoming Space Frontier Foundation NewSpace 2007 Conference to be held in Washington, DC from July 18-21, 2007. You can check out the conference, register online and see the agenda and speakers by visiting www.space-frontier.org/Events/NewSpace2007. Will told us about special events, the keynote dinner speaker, the Advocate evening, and the panel format. Listeners asked many questions about format, subjects to be discussed, and more. Some questions pertained to Will's experience and observations as a student at the International Space University in France. Other listeners wanted to know about his perception of the VSE from the viewpoint of his generation. In fact, several times during this show Will stressed points about NASA, the VSE and more from his generation's viewpoint and I promise, you need to hear what he has to say. His concluding remarks were specially salient, don't miss them. As you will hear during this program, this NewSpace 2007 conference promises to be one of the best SFF conferences ever, if not the best. You can contact William Watson for more information about the conference or with your questions and comments by sending an email to wwatson@spacefrontierfoundation.org. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Wed, 20 Jun 2007 06:16:23 UTC
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Robert Zimmerman, Monday, 6-18-07 (53.66MB; download) -- Robert Zimmerman returned for this Space Show program. This time our conversation went across many subjects from NASA culture, to NASA award giving, credibility with the public, Administrator Griffin and his global warming comments, the ISS computer issues, the Shuttle, Direct 2, the Hubble, and much more. Bob went into depth about the importance of returning to the Moon, congressional funding, how the public feels about the VSE program, private sector versus public sector and taxpayer funding of space programs. Bob talked about spin-offs, job creation, wealth building and even the potential for competition from China, Russia, India or some other nation. In the last few minutes of the show, we discussed Russia launching from the Arianne site and what this might mean for the commercial launch business, we talked about a possible supernova start in our galaxy and Eris. Bob was full of passion and energy for this Space Show program as he shared with us his insights and understandings of what is happening right now with our space program. He is more than happy to receive your comments and questions so email him at zimmerman@nasw.org. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Tue, 19 Jun 2007 03:40:22 UTC
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Frank White & David Beaver, Sunday, 6-17-07 (45.25MB; download) -- Frank White and David Beaver were the guests for this Space Show program which first aired on Wednesday, June 13 and is a replay program for Sunday, June 17, 2007. This program is also part of the ongoing Space Show series, "Our Spiritual Connection to Outer-space." We started the discussion with David updating us on the upcoming Overview Effect conference in Washington, DC on July 18. For all conference information including registration and hotel registration, please visit http://www.space-frontier.org/Events/NewSpace2007/ and follow the appropriate instructions. There is still time to register and to get the hotel at Overview Effect rates. Note that the Overview Effect registration is a separate registration from the overall Space Frontier Foundation SFF NewSpace 2007 Conference, but its part of the same form. As you will hear, David tells us about the upcoming Overview Effect conference, the goals and purpose of the conference, some of the speakers planned and the interaction wanted with those attending and those speaking and directly participating in the one day conference. Frank White was then asked to give us a definition of the Overview Effect which he coined in his famous book by the same name. Frank's discussion opened the listener floodgates with questions about the Overview Effect, our space consciousness, problems in space such a long term spaceflight disconnection from Earth and we showed how the solution to this and other problems lies in the very essence of the meaning of the Overview Effect. We learned from both Frank and David that the Overview Effect has been confirmed by astronauts as being most powerful for those who are opened to it and the experience but that everyone in space is impacted by it. We also talked about virtualizing the Overview Effect for Second Life and other possible new virtual outlets. Stay tuned for this to happen. I believe this is a different kind of Space Show, somewhat different in topic and focus from those programs centering in on science, engineering, business, etc. Here, we talked about the importance of space for humanity and more important, why? We examined metaphors for the value of space and its importance, metaphors that were derived from the scientific and medical solutions to space human factors problems, to the Earth on its own, and also to Mother and child from birth through the full human potential. This is a thoughtful, insightful, and very important discussion that you should listen to. If you are not familiar with Frank's book, "The Overview Effect, " I urge you to get a copy and read it. To send comments and questions to Frank and David, you can do so through me at drspace@thespaceshow.com. David Beaver is available at mindsmagic@nc.rr.com and this is also listed on the Overview Effect webpage for this conference. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Sat, 16 Jun 2007 17:37:33 UTC
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Stephan A. Schwartz, Friday, 6-15-07 (53.51MB; download) -- Stephan A. Schwartz was the guest for this Space Show program. We started our discussion by introducing Stephan's new book, "Opening To the Infinite." This is a must read book, its available at Amazon.com, www.stephanaschwartz.com and www.nemoseen.com. While this book talks about remote viewing (RV), its much more than that as you will learn from our conversation with Stephan. For example, you will learn how this material and information is directly related to our development of the space industry and furthering a quality space program. Stephan starts out with a definition of remote viewing, Nonlocal awareness and Nonlocal consciousness. We then discuss these topics with examples cited in the book and other stories, incidents, and historical documentation that Mr. Schwartz brings to the program. Stephan relates a Challenger "O" ring story for us based on RV, he tells about a never before told story involving Carl Sagan and being skeptical about this topic, and he shares with us his own experience working with he previously worked with the space program. There were some skeptical listener questions for Stephan, listen to them and see what you think. Terry chatted in a question asking Stephan why we would need a public space program if we can use RV and Nonlocal awareness/consciousness for exploration. You will certainly want to hear how Stephan responds to this question. Marshall asked a series of question, one of which dealt with the relationship between RV and writing. Again, don't miss this exciting discussion. The Overview Effect came up in our discussion and Stephan showed it was related to the topics in his book. Our discussion with Stephan is wide ranging and while some of you may want to challenge or ignore the content of this program, you are urged to hear it through and be open to the information Stephan A. Schwartz is sharing with us on this program. You can send an email with your follow up comments and questions to Stephan at saschwartz@earthlink.net. In addition, please heck out Stephan's free and most informative newsletter, The Schwartz Report at www.schwartzreport.net/. I read it regularly and value it. Stephan Schwartz is holding workshops and conferences and you can get the information on these at www.stephanaschwartz.com/home.htm. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Fri, 15 Jun 2007 14:41:51 UTC
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Andrew Hoppin, Jessy Cowan-Sharp, Robbie Schingler, Nasa Ames CoLab, Tuesday, 6-12-07 (40.44MB; download) -- Andrew Hoppin, Robbie Schingler, and Jessy Cowan-Sharp joined The Space Show for this program which focused on the innovative NASA Ames CoLab (Collaborative Space Exploration Laboratory) project. To follow this discussion and to learn more about CoLab, including subscribing to the CoLab newsletter, visit http://colab.arc.nasa.gov. We started this program with Andrew giving us a comprehensive introduction and description for the CoLab program, the need and purpose for virtual and open source projects and Second Life. The three guests then described the current projects CoLab is undertaking, including CosmosCode which will build a core offering of free and open source space software through an independent project hosting website, and the development and management of a free software community specific to the challenges and opportunities afforded by space. They also have the Project Collaboration Software program which is open-source software to help mixed teams of NASA and non-NASA participants brainstorm, create and execute new CoLab projects. CoLab also forges international partnerships and we talked about international participation during the program. Several listener questions were directed at why NASA Ames was supporting a program like CoLab and the virtual participation in Second Life and wanted to know if other NASA centers were involved along with their center directors. Also, a few listeners wanted to know if NASA Administrator Dr. Griffin had provided feedback or participation in the virtual efforts of CoLab. Listen to what our guest say about this. Questions about the participation and support level for CoLab by Ames Administrator General Pete Worden came up and we learned that General Worden delivered a talk about CoLab in the virtual world of Second Life, including avatars, at the ISDC conference. You can see this speech from the CoLab website, the specific link is http://colab.arc.nasa.gov/node/59 which then plays the video from Google video. You can also go directly to Google video and search for it or use http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-6450672975119560695&hl=en. I suggest listeners see this video and hear what Ames Director Pete Worden has to say about CoLab which is partnering with various technologies and the entrepreneurial community.
As each of our guests pointed out, there is substantial collaboration with the San Francisco Bay Area entrepreneurial community and other communities can certainly model similar relationships for partnering efforts around the country. Listeners seemed to grasp the potential of this collaborative virtual project for modeling Mars projects, lunar settlement projects and much more, even for science learning and for school outreach to help inspire kids to study math, science, and more. You will want to learn about this potential and the way CoLab is bringing this to our reality right now. CoLab also sponsors events and we talked about the specific event, Luna Philosophie. This is held each month in San Francisco and features a NASA scientist speaking on a topic of interest to a group representative of the dynamic communities in the Bay Area at the entrepreneurial center Citizenspace. This event, while in the Bay Area once a month on the full moon, can easily be replicated in other cities with NASA centers or even colleges, universities, museums, or where there are interesting speakers for the program. Check out projects at the CoLab website. In conjunction with a question that I asked Andrew, Jessy, and Robbie, then with a question from listener Carl, each was asked for their sense and perception of how their involvement in CoLab and bringing the virtual and future open-source worlds to our reality now was in fact helping to change the world, just as TV and the internet did for previous generations. You will want to hear each guest respond to these questions which is actually more comprehensive than I am including in this short show description. Thi Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Wed, 13 Jun 2007 14:34:20 UTC
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Dr. Pascal Lee, Monday, 6-11-07 (49.02MB; download) -- Dr. Pascal Lee returned for this Space Show program. Pascal began the program with an update on what has been happening with the Devon Island NASA Haughton-Mars Project (HMP) at NASA Ames. As one of the longest funded ongoing programs, I inquired as to the reasons for its staying power, continued funding, and its attraction to NASA top level management. Pascal's answer is interesting and important. We talked about the research done at the analog site, how it is providing useful information that can be used to help plan a Mars mission and we even got a question about the polar bears and the environment. Pascal was also asked to describe a typical day at Devon Island. In the second segment of the show, we discussed the Martian moon Phobos and Deimos and going to Mars via Phobos. We learned about a planned robotic mission to Phobos, we even discussed eventual manned landings on Phobos, the low gravity field, Phobos dust as compared to lunar and Martian dust and much more. When Pascal said the mission would be challenging, he was asked why it is deemed so hard and challenging and costly to get off Earth, why rockets have not advanced much over 40 years or so while other technology has significantly advanced over the same or a similar period. He was asked if in his opinion, we are somehow being manipulated to believe the hard and costly paradigm when in fact there might be other paths to take that we don't explore, either because we are somehow prevented from doing so or our limited vision prevents us from seeing or exploring options. Dr. Lee's response was interesting and you will want to hear it. Another listener asked him about Martian photos which claim to show fossils and even artifacts on Mars and are there similar photos for what is on Phobos or Deimos. He was not aware of any such photos, he talked at length about fossil and artifact photos and you will not want to miss this discussion. We also talked about the process of thinking if photos show it to be on Mars or even maybe on Mars, does it make sense to find similar photos on the Martian moons. Again, Pascal had much to say about this type of extrapolation process. We also fielded questions from listeners about the VSE and when will the research and talking about a Mars mission cease and planning get underway for the real mission. It seems listeners are frustrated with talk, they are in a hurry to see us plan for a mission and go. This question led to a discussion of problems and frustrations within NASA, where should complaints lie, the role of Congress and more. This is quite interesting and you will surely want to hear it. You can continue to send your comments and questions to Dr. Pascal Lee at 'pascal.lee@marsinstitute.info' Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Tue, 12 Jun 2007 14:41:48 UTC
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Dr. Burton Lee, Sunday, 6-10-07 (45.22MB; download) -- Dr. Burton Lee returned for this Space Show program to update us on the recent Space Venture Finance Symposium which was held in Dallas on May 24, 2007. This was a comprehensive review of this important event. Burton not only went into detail about many of the talks and the symposium programming, but he fielded many listener questions and entertained two listener toll free calls. In response to several listener questions, he outlined the plans for future space investing programs including a discussion of location, dates, participants and desired audience. Another listener asked if the time was now right for entrepreneurial and space start-up investing and were we finally though the phase of flakey business plans and unqualified management teams. Don't miss his response to this question. Several listener questions came in about spaceports and their development. Near the end of the program, we also discussed support businesses development for spaceports and should such support businesses be brought in to the space community as they are needed to help create the necessary infrastructure for spaceports to be successful and to attract people. Reno, NV and the Reno Air Races were an example and I talked about how remote Spaceport America is today and the type of infrastructure improvement that would be necessary to support people attending rocket racing for example over the long haul. I talked about seeing if I could get some motel/hotel executives to come on The Space Show to ask them about their interest in space and willingness to invest in a remote area near a spaceport. If listeners can help with guests from any such motel/hotel companies, please let me know. As part of this discussion, Dr. Lee did emphasize the work being done at the state and development office level for Spaceport America to attract these needed support businesses. The Space Venture Finance Symposium was outstanding and provided yet another quality forum demonstrating the qualities of the commercial space market for investment potential. Dr. Lee did mention that the press could have shown improvement. This part of the discussion is early in the program and I think its important for us all to understand because we need realistic and smart media reporting. To this end, venue and timing of an event may have as much to do with quality media coverage as anything else. For your follow up questions and comments, please email Dr. Burton Lee at burton.lee@gmail.com. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Mon, 11 Jun 2007 15:36:52 UTC
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Gwynne Shotwell, Friday, 6-8-07 (61.66MB; download) -- Gwynne Shotwell was the guest for this Space Show program. Ms. Shotwell began our discussion with a brief introduction and history for Space X and the Falcon rocket. We then discussed Space X and the Falcon is a most comprehensive way including listener questions and participation. Gwynne talked about COTS, Dragon, the Falcon 1, Falcon 9, launch locations and spaceports. She was asked about employment opportunities with Space X and fielded many listener questions on this topic, including several from students who would like to work at Space X. We also discussed Dragon being sold to other launch companies, we spoke about Space X competition and the Soyuz, and much more. ULA was factored into our discussion with Boeing and Lockheed, and we learned that at some point Space X might consider a water launch platform system. Gwynne even got a few questions about the Tesla Motor Car Company which is owned by Elon Musk. One listener asked about business systems per the June 2007 Wired Magazine article. We also talked about ways to lower launch costs through development of new materials and fuels and modernization of business systems which Space X is doing. There were listener questions about the Space Act Agreement regarding COTS and the markets seen by Space X should NASA not buy a COTS winning vehicle. Gwynne invited interested listeners to email her with resumes, employment questions, even large scale investment questions, plus follow up comments and questions from this program. Her email address is gwynne@spacex.com. As pointed out, this is a comprehensive discussion about Space X, Falcon, the Falcon 9, future Space X launch and business plans., views 5 and 8 years out for space development, the VSE, and much more. You do not want to miss this program. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Sat, 09 Jun 2007 00:45:20 UTC
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Alex Howerton, Wednesday, 6-6-07 (39.69MB; download) -- Alex Howerton was the guest for this Space Show program. Alex provided us with a rundown on the Rutgers Lunar Symposium, then we switched to hearing about NASTAR and their space tourist training program. With regards to talks that Alex had heard at the Rutgers Lunar Symposium, he noted what Dr. Jim Logan said as Dr. Logan suggested for major hurdles for long term space development: radiation, lunar dust, hypo-gravity, and synergistic effects. Listen to Alex take us through the meaning and implication of each. In response to a listener question, Alex commented on the excellent networking that was going on at the symposium and the opportunity for meeting and discussing virtually anything with those attending and speaking. He also said that at one point in discussions, the questions were asked if the engineers present could now go build lunar structures. The answer has a lot to do with the fact that there is no way to get to the Moon but you will want to hear his comments in full. After spending the first segment on the Rutgers symposium, we addressed space training at NASTAR. Check out this section of their website, www.nastarcenter.com. Alex explained how the company carries out space tourist training and he went into detail about the various programs, why this training is essential, and how his training programs are rapidly becoming the industry standard. We also talked about how they are marketed with a joint program with Incredible Adventures. Questions were asked about the timing of the training. For example, should a potential space tourist do the training now or wait until the suborbital vehicle is available with a specific flight profile. Alex addresses this listener question during his discussion. For additional information about NASTAR and space training, or if you have follow up questions or comments from this program, please contact Alex Howerton at ahowerton@etcusa.com. As always, you can send you questions or comments to me at drspace@thespaceshow.com.
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