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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David Urie, Monday, 10-15-07 (34.86MB; download) -- David Urie was the guest for this Space Show program. Mr. Urie, recently with the Rocketplane Kistler Group, is now a consultant regarding space business development. With space engineering experience pre-dating Sputnik 1, we talked in detail about rocket engineering, technology, markets, and economics. We discussed the feasibility of suborbital space tourism, orbital space tourism, the $100/lb to LEO cost, the Marine Space Transportation Vehicle and much more. Listeners asked lots of questions about Rocketplane, fuel placement on a passenger vehicle, the need for space suits, and more. We talked about R&D costs and related it t the $1.5 billion reported to be the probable development cost for the EADS Astrium suborbital vehicle. Don't miss his comments about this potential cost. Also discussed was Venture Star for which David is considered to be the father the concept. We discussed its problems, financing, and how the market for it disappeared. Toward the end of the show, a listener asked David Urie to describe a desirable flight test program for a suborbital space vehicle. You will certainly want to hear what such a program would be like. If you have any questions or comments for David Urie, please send them to me at drspace@thespaceshow.com. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Tue, 16 Oct 2007 03:26:33 UTC
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Dr. Joseph Pelton, Sunday, 10-14-07 (36.52MB; download) -- Dr. Joseph Pelton was the guest for this Space Show program. For this program, we discussed the upcoming Reach To Space - Space Commercialization Conference in Washington, DC, Nov. 12-13, 2008, www.reachtospace.org. We started our discussion regarding space tourism and space commerce as part of the conference. This is a good discussion, you will want to hear it. Listeners asked about the future economic potential for the telecommunications industry and for buying risk down with other commercial space ventures. Dr. Pelton mentioned several of his books, one of which addressed many of the questions asked on the show. This book, "Space Exploration and Astronaut Safety" published by AIAA. Check it out at www.aiaa.org/content.cfm?pageid=360&id=1580. If you are an AIAA member, you get a discount on their book purchases. This is an exceptional book that addresses many of the questions and issues raised during this show. In addition, Dr. Pelton mentioned a new book he is working on completing in 2008 regarding citizen astronauts and space tourism. Dr. Pelton will be back on the show when this book is published. Regarding the conference, a listener asked if it would be available by DVD. Dr. Pelton told us that this would be archived with Power Points matching the voice presentation. Check out www.spaceflight.org and www.clarkefoundation.org for information on viewing the conference on these sites. During our discussion, we also discussed the NASA centers and their potential place in a more commercially oriented space program. Dr. Pelton also talked about a more balanced public space program between science and manned missions and he stressed safety throughout the show, especially with space tourism. This is an excellent discussion, you should certainly listen to it. If you have any questions or comments for Dr. Pelton, please send them to him at jpelton@seas.gwu.edu. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Mon, 15 Oct 2007 03:24:04 UTC
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Mike Snead, Friday, 10-12-07 (52.52MB; download) -- Mike Snead was the guest for this special Space Show program live from Grand Forks, ND as I am here teaching at UND Space Studies this week. Our topic was establishing space infrastructure and there is nobody more capable of discussing this topic than Mike Snead. As you will hear during this show, creating and putting into place space infrastructure is essential to becoming space faring. Mike received many listener questions about infrastructure ranging from costs, deployment, public versus private responsibility, technology, etc. Many listeners wanted to know why we had not done a comprehensive show on this subject before this one. Questions were asked about the Moon, the timing of infrastructure deployment per the time line Mike suggested and if contradictions existed due to the timing differences. Listen for his response. We also talked about the National Aerospace Plane Program and scramjet. You will not want to miss this discussion. Mike also talked about space advocacy and how to be effective with it. This is a very comprehensive discussion of space infrastructure and the reasons why we need it and it needs to be a priority. Mike Snead has a blog, check it out at http://spacefaringamerica.net. His email address for additional comments and questions is mike@mikesnead.net. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Fri, 12 Oct 2007 10:48:59 UTC
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Dr. David Schrunk & Dr. Madhu Thangavelu, Tuesday, 10-9-07 (37.55MB; download) -- Dr. David Schrunk and Dr. Madhu Thangavelu were our guests for this program regarding their book, "The Moon: Resources, Future, Development and Settlement," published by Springer/Praxis 2007. This book is available at Amazon.com and other book stores. During or program, both our guests fielded many questions regarding lunar development and why we should be doing it. They even received questions about environmental protection on the Moon and raised the concern of lunar development damaging the Moon's environment. This round of questions came in the third and final segment of the show, make sure you hear their response to the listener and my comments on the subject as well. We talked about inspiration and this books works to inspire, especially with younger people, students, and those we often hear about as not being interested in space. We talked about why the Moon over a direct visit to Mars and again, you will want to hear their response. Several political quests ions were asked about the VSE surviving the upcoming 2008 elections. I guess its the season so we are preparing for more political questions with guests, that's for sure. Both David and Madhu addressed the political question and possible priority changes in NASA with a different administration. We all agree on the importance of maintaining the VSE and even understanding how it can be supportive of different agendas. Will the political leaders concur? This of course is one of the great unknowns at this time. Both David and Madhu also talked about the use of robotic tools for lunar development and how to use them in conjunction with humans. The again reminded us of the great potential in resources awaiting on the Moon that can be beneficial for us here on Earth as well as for space development. If you have follow up comments or questions, for Dr. Schrunk, please email him at DOCSCILAW@aol.com and for Madhu, please go through me at drspace@thespaceshow.com. Of course you can use the drspace@thespaceshow.com address for both. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Wed, 10 Oct 2007 13:10:26 UTC
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Dr. David J. Whalen, Monday, 10-8-07 (42.05MB; download) -- Dr. David J. Whalen was the guest for this special Space Show broadcast originating from Grand Forks, ND as I am here teaching this week in Space Studies at UND. Dr. Whalen is the new Department Chair for Space Studies at UND and we spoke about the department, future plans, courses offered, competition with other space studies programs at different universities and more. Several students were tuned in and were asking about the start of a Ph.D program in Space Studies, more faculty, changes in the distance program, and tuition. When not talking directly about Space Studies here at UND, Dr. Whalen was asked about ITAR and export control, space policy and space history. One Arizona student even proposed that various space studies programs at universities arrange an academic type conference to address problems in the space industry, including ITAR. You will want to hear Dr. Whalen's response to this suggestion. Dr. Whalen also spoke about the history and the reason for a strong commercial space segment, using the Atlas ICBM as an example and what happened with it when it became a strong commercial launch vehicle. If you are interested in attending Space Studies here at UND or you want more information, visit the Space Studies website at www.space.edu. Check out the bios on the various professors and if one is in a field of interest to you, send him a note as email addresses are listed. If you want to send Dr. Whalen a note or ask a question, please use whalen@space.edu. We thank Leighton Broadcasting for making this program possible but please note there were audio and technical issues during this program resulting from Leighton's production of the show. We apologize to you for these glitches, fortunately there were only a few, and we hope to have them resolved for future broadcasts from Grand Forks. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Tue, 09 Oct 2007 12:26:15 UTC
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Andrea Seastrand, Janice Dunn & the California Space Authority, Friday, 10-5-07 (49.97MB; download) -- The Honorable Andrea Seastrand and Janice Dunn, both of the California Space Authority (CSA), were the guests for this program. We started our discussion talking about the upcoming Transforming Space 2007 Conference in Los Angeles, CA, November 5-8, 2007. For Space Show listeners, you can register for a $100 discount by putting "Space Show" in the coupon slot on the online registration form. You will hear Ms. Dunn make this generous offer at the end of the interview. Visit www.californiaspaceauthority.org for more information, the conference agenda, and registration, as well as all the information we discuss during our program. Andrea and Janice fielded many questions from Californians about space awareness and development in the state, plus many listeners were anxious to know about the level of space interest and awareness among our federal and state elected officials. We also learned that California represents about 31% of US space expenditures and about 19% of global space expenditures. We not only learned about space and our elected officials in California, but also with our universities, businesses, and educational leaders. In discussing the upcoming conference for CSA, we got a first hand report of the California space industry, including the growing New Space industry. Not only did Ms. Seastrand Ms. Dunn go into detail about the upcoming conference (see www.californiaspaceauthority.org/conference2007/index.html), we discussed CSA political action efforts in Washington, DC and also in Sacramento. For the upcoming conference in Los Angeles at the Sheraton Gateway Hotel, we also learned about special events including a fashion show, a Back to the Future DELOREAN car, and more surprises which you will hear mentioned on the show. Don't miss this program, its a comprehensive look at California space business, an important upcoming conference for the entire space industry, and special events. You can contact the CSA through their website and follow up questions for Ms. Seastrand and Ms. Dunn can be sent to janice.dunn@californiaspaceauthority.org and andrea.seastrand@californiaspaceauthority.org. Mention this Space Show program in your emails. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Sat, 06 Oct 2007 00:30:05 UTC
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62 Mile Club Special Event, Thursday, 10-4-07 (43.14MB; download) -- This special program is a simulcast of the 62 Mile Club special event, "Space...it's Closer Than You Think" program which was held Oct. 4, 2007 at the Luxe Hotel in Bel Air, California. You will hear all the terrific talks made during this impressive program which promotes the commercial space industry to future customers, investors and the general public. About 140 people attended the event, networking opportunities were awesome for those in attendance, and The Space Show bring all of the excellent speakers and talks to you. 62 Mile Club founders, Robert Jacobson and Eddie Van Pelt, lead off the program. They are followed by Dr. Vernon McDonald of Wyle Labs, a sponsor of this excellent event. You will also hear John Spencer of The Space Tourism Society and a regular on The Space Show, Rick Searfoss, former astronaut, XCOR Test Pilot, public speaker and regular Space Show guest, Rick Citron, also a past Space Show guest and accomplished space financier and space attorney, Gwynne Shotwell, VP of Space X and also a Space Show guest. Their talks are inspiring and informational. The Space Show thanks Robert and Eddie of the 62 Mile Club for their cooperation, support and vision in not only putting together an incredible program but in working with me to have this event broadcast live on The Space Show. For more information about the 62 Mile Club, their excellent work, and for membership, visit www.62mileclub.com. If you have questions or comments, email Robert at Robert@62mileclub.com. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Fri, 05 Oct 2007 22:32:42 UTC
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Paul Dickson, Thursday, 10-4-07 (31.77MB; download) -- Paul Dickson, author of "Sputnik: The Shock of the Century," was the guest for this special Sputnik week program for The Space Show. Mr. Dickson is with us for about an hour without any breaks, discussing the impact of Sputnik from yet several different perspectives. In this discussion, we examine some of the non-space cultural issues such as the beginning of the women's movement, the integration issues of Little Rock, Arkansas and much more. Mr. Dickson fielded many questions about education, politics, the leader in the Kremlin at the time, Nikita Khrushchev, and President Eisenhower, and much more. In fact, Paul takes us into the Eisenhower administration in some detail regarding these early periods in developing a U.S. space presence. We talked about rockets, science, China and the modern space program of today. Paul expressed an opinion that sparked several questions when he suggested China might very well visit the Moon before we return to it. Listeners are urged to visit his websites, www.sputnikbook.net and his main site, www.pauldicksonbooks.com. You can email him through the contact link on his website which is newdefiner@aol.com. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Fri, 05 Oct 2007 00:31:04 UTC
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Space Studies UND 20th Anniversary Message, Thursday, 10- 4, 2007 (5.06MB; download) -- Space Studies at the University of North Dakota 20th Anniversary Message with Dr. David Webb, one of the founders of the Space Studies program and the first Chairman of the Space Studies Department, and Dr. David Whalen, the current Chairman of The Space Studies Department. Happy anniversary to the UND Space Studies Department, all the professors, staff members, students, and alumni. You are doing a great job and the next 20 years will be better still. A special thank you to Drs. Webb and Whalen for making this important short message available to The Space Show audience. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Thu, 04 Oct 2007 17:45:22 UTC
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Erika Lishock and Matt Bille, Wednesday, 10-3-07 (36.11MB; download) -- Erika Lishock and Matt Bille joined Space Show listeners for this special Space Show program as part of Sputnik Week on The Space Show. We started this discussion by exploring the meaning of the Sputnik anniversary for this time in 2007, from a global perspective as well as from the American point of view. We spent much time during the program discussing various lessons learned and what we should have learned from Sputnik and the early days of the space race and how such lessons can and should be applied to what we are doing in space today. We also talked about the importance of space as an asset for humanity for far more than just space development. Listeners asked many questions, including if we are in a new space race with China. Many questions were asked about our efforts to return to the Moon, if it is the right program to be undertaking and will political policy change the VSE over the coming years to something else. Erika and Matt referenced their outstanding book on these subjects several times, "The First Space Race." This book is still available through your favorite online store or your local book store. One part of our discussion dealt with what they had to do to research and write this book, just how available the documents were to them, and were there still key people around for them to talk with for their research. You will certainly want to hear about their work and what they have to say about the key people they were able to meet with who were still with us from this historic time period. Our guests addressed listener questions dealing with the way the U.S. made its choices for the space program from the vantage point of looking back as historians. Their concluding comments are very important and inspirational. You can send your comments or questions to Matt and Erika through me at drspace@thespaceshow.com. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Thu, 04 Oct 2007 14:50:43 UTC
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