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. Jeff Bell, Thursday, 3-15-07 (67.27MB; download) -- Dr. Jeff Bell returned for this special Space Show program to discuss his March 7, 2007 Spacedaily.com article. "Rocket Plane Roulette." This article has caused quite a storm in certain New Space and blog circles. Dr. Bell has been criticized for his argument on the basis of his research methodology to his actual argument about possible safety and liability issues with companies making suborbital spaceplanes for tourists. If you have not yet done so, you can read his article at www.spacedaily.com/reports/Rocket_Plane_Toulette_999.html. During the show, Jeff explained not only his methodology but also his point of view. He received several listener emails and chats that disagreed with him on his choice of vehicles, on his methodology and his basic argument about potential safety issues in this developing industry. Dr. Bell went on to make his case so listen to the discussion and make up your own mind as to issue of safety and the New Space rocket companies. He also talked about liability and the need for protection but without it, he stressed the possible negative consequences of an accident. Listeners emailed and chatted in that both supported what he was saying and disagreed with him. Again, you decide. We talked about spaceports and the seeming proliferation of them across the country. We had very interesting informed and expert listener commentary about the claimed economics of spaceports. It seems many of them may be far out in advance of the market. Dr. Bell did make strong statements such as saying that the alt.space companies were not concerned enough about safety. Listen to the show to his why he says this. He also said many in the industry and especially the activists are immature and a host of other adjectives. This sparked an uproar of sorts with the listeners and I fielded several questions taking Dr. Bell to task for his comments. Again, listen to his explanation for why he used strong descriptive words for activists and why he has his concerns about companies and spaceplane safety. We also talked about capitalization of small companies, undercapitalization, public discussion of safety plans and much more. At the end of the two hour program, Dr. Bell talked about the new Aviation Week article regarding Dr. Michael Griffin looking forward five years or so for NASA's and the VSE's future. You can download Dr. Griffin's paper at www.nasawatch.com and I urge all of you to do this. He also talked about his upcoming piece of Yuri's Night celebrations, another article sure to cause a spirited discussion. I believe this to be an important program and discussion about important issues that investors, participants and companies all need to be concerned about. You can send your additional questions or comments to Dr. Bell through me at drspace@thespaceshow.com. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Fri, 16 Mar 2007 06:25:28 UTC
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Declan O'Donnell, Mon & Tues, 3-12&13-07 (52.08MB; download) -- Declan O'Donnell was the special guest for the Monday night, March 12 and replay program on Tuesday, March 13th. We started the discussion with an overview look on the legal case of space friend and benefactor, Walt Anderson. During the first segment of the show, we discussed Walt's situation in general, how the IRS and the government prosecutes such cases, some of the laws involved, and various scenarios that might apply to Walt. Obviously, we could not speak with specifics about his case but we did acknowledge the support, friendship, and leadership that Walt Anderson has provided the developing space industry. We concluded our segment regarding Walt by wishing him well, a speedy return to our space community and much success is starting again in his business endeavors. We both commented that whatever fate awaits Walt Anderson, our prayers are with him so he can handle it and soon be back among his friends. During the next two program segments, we talked about some of the issues that Declan has his attention on and will be talking about at the coming IAF meeting in India on Sept. 24. Here, we talked about international space law, the international component to property rights, various Outer Space Treaty (OST) commercial scenarios using U.S. businesses as examples or even NASA. Declan gave us his legal thoughts on the scenarios and how he believes the OST would likely be interpreted by various non-American parties. During this discussion, Declan fielded many listener questions regarding property right, leaving the OST because of liability issues, and much more. We also talked about Declan's organization, United Societies in Space (USIS) and the importance to have a commercially favorable regulatory regime in place to facilitate space development rather than to have no regime and let space unfold with perhaps a restrictive and constraining legal regime. Declan explained his perspective on this to several listeners with questions and comments. In response to listener questions, we also discussed space law in connection with the military/weapons in space and just how carefully world military units obey the OST. Declan O'Donnell brought some important space legal issues and opportunities to our attention in this program and I urge you to listen to it. You can find out more about USIS and find email addressees n the site at www.space-law.org. Declan is not so good with email but his toll free line is 1 800-632-2828. As always, you can send your comments or questions to him through me at drspace@thespaceshow.com. (KEYWORDS: Property rights, Outer space treaty, United Nations, USIS, treaty, law, weapons, military, defense). Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Wed, 14 Mar 2007 02:17:48 UTC
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Mark Hopkins, Sunday, 3-11-07 (42.54MB; download) -- Mark Hopkins was the guest for this Space Show program. Mark began the interview with some National Space Society background but then we jumped right into a discussion about space settlement. This space settlement discussion was the primary topic and focus for this program. Mark Hopkins is very well prepared to discuss the importance of space settlement so don't miss this program as its full of new information and different perspectives. We also discussed the potential for killer aps to be drivers for space development and given Mark's academic and economic background, much of what we talked about was from a business/economic point of view. Mark was quick to point out several times during the show the strong support for space settlement by NASA Administrator Dr. Griffin and that this is the best time ever to push for and advocate policies supportive of space settlement. Mark also pointed out to several listeners asking why this was the best time possible for space settlement that now we have a strong developing entrepreneurial community, the global warming issue shows the positive path to solutions through space development and more. His explanations can be adopted by us all for our own discussions with others that made need more persuasion than those listening to The Space Show. Mark also discussed the upcoming ISDC NSS Conference at the end of May in Dallas. Check it out through the links at www.nss.org. In fact, there is still time to submit a paper for possible presentation if you are so inclined. Mark Hopkins was most informative and as pointed out earlier, this is a must hear show. You can contact Mark with your questions or additional comments or questions. Please put Space Show in your subject line if sending him email to loby4space@aol.com. As always, you can send him your questions and comments through me at drspace@thespaceshow.com. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Mon, 12 Mar 2007 03:59:18 UTC
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Darel Preble, Friday, 3-9-07 (55.76MB; download) -- Darel Preble was the guest on this program to discuss the Space Solar Power Workshop, Institute and Power Institute (SSPI). Visit www.sspi.gatech.edu to follow the discussion. We began the interview with Darel explaining to us what the SSPI is, some facts about the potential use of space solar power, and how it might be developed. He also explained the Sunset Corporation idea which is modeled after the successful Comsat Corporation which helped develop the telecommunications industry. If you like what you hear about Sunset, follow Darel's suggestions for helping to bring to reality. We discussed many of the obstacles, barriers and solutions to achieving SSP. We talked about it from the economic point of view, national security, environmental, and alternative energy perspectives as well. This was a hard hitting, factual program, also containing vision, leadership ideas, and the why of the necessity for moving toward SSP. I urge you to listen to it and see if you don't think there is a way to move in this direction despite the obvious obstacles. But given our reality, it appears worth it to solve the barrier issues to developing SSP. You can find out more about SSPI and our discussion topics today by contacting Darel at darel.preble@comcast.net. We also talked about those interested in training to be able to effectively lobby members of congress for SSP so in addition to contacting Darel, you can contact Mark Wallach at mwallach@calfee.com. Make sure you put "spaceshow" in the subject line of your email. Don't miss this show. Its informative, its interesting, and its problem solving. Its hope for the future with reason. Its not about limitations and hunkering down. Its about going forward to the future. Let Darel Preble hear form you. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Sat, 10 Mar 2007 04:44:32 UTC
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Henry Vanderbilt, Tuesday, 3-6-07 (42.17MB; download) -- Henry Vanderbilt returned to The Space Show to discuss the upcoming Space Access Society Conference in Phoenix, Arizona from March 22-24, 2007. Henry and I discussed the conference and the various topics that will be presented. As a result of listener questions and our discussion, Henry explained the uniqueness of this conference, its programming features and the type of people attending for networking, deal making and for getting up to date information about the entrepreneurial industry. Henry also talked about the New Space or entrepreneurial side of things, the importance of supporting such programming with our elected members of congress and how things have moved forward to the point where business cases in this segment will soon be closing. He had good advice and suggestions for students and others wanting to be supportive of the developing commercial space industry. You can find out more about the conference and register by visiting www.space-access.org and click on the conference links. There are also email links on this website for further questions and comments. Additional questions and comments can also be sent through me at drspace@thespaceshow.com. This show is more than just a conference overview program. It delves into the entrepreneurial side of the space industry and provides insights as to the changes that have taken place to make the industry commercial and competitive. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Wed, 07 Mar 2007 15:25:35 UTC
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Jim Benson, Sunday, 3-4-07 (44.94MB; download) -- Jim Benson, founder of Benson Space Company, return for this Space Show program. Jim started our discussion by introducing us to Benson Space Company and the Dreamchaser which is modeled after the HL-20 spaceplane that Nasa Langley was designing and building. Jim took us through the history of the HL-20, its earlier Soviet Union counterparts and tests and much more. Benson Space actually has all design information from the HL-20, including the full size mock up of the vehicle. Jim then explained the Benson Space approach to propulsion and other design changes, passenger and crew requirements, g force stresses, and more. Jim then told us the story of space flight passenger Brian Emmett who won a prize to space but could not pay the taxes so he turned the prize back. Benson Space has hired Brian as the first space flight participant test pilot and he told us this story. Don't miss it! Jim then announced that he has a contest for others to win a trip to space on the Dreamchaser. His contest, "free trip to space" is described at www.freetriptospace.com. You can also get more information from his Benson Space website, www.bensonspace.com. Later in the show Jim was asked about the work and the lab equipment regarding fusion for Dr. R. W. Bussard. Do not miss this discussion. Its most interesting and Jim and SpaceDev are in the middle of it with some possible good research and tests ahead of them. Jim responded to many questions about Dr. Bussard's fusion reactor concept and his updates are important to hear. Mr. Benson fielded many listener questions ranging from regulatory and AST questions, to issues surrounding spaceports, closing the business case, being a businessman and working with engineers - the realistic how to part of that management equation. During the entire interview, we went back and forth with space tourism and Dreamchaser questions, specs, and performance issues. Jim will respond to your additional comments and questions but please send them to him through me at drspace@thespaceshow.com. I will forward to him as soon as I receive them from you. As always when Jim Benson is a Space Show guest, its a stimulating and forward looking discussion that inspires as well as tackles tough business and space issues. This interview with Jim is no different. I hope you enjoy it and find it as interesting as I did. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Mon, 05 Mar 2007 01:57:48 UTC
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Ed Buckbee, Konrad Dannenberg, Sonny Morea, Friday, 3-2-07 (57.73MB; download) -- Ed Buckbee, Konrad Dannenberg and Sonny Morea were the special guests for this program. What can one say about this program with such an amazing guest list? Well, I can tell you again and again what these men created with the Saturn program, the Saturn V, going to the Moon, the lunar rover, the inspiration they gave America for generations and generations which continues today. Yes, I can tell you all of that and all of the subjects that we discussed regarding engines, engineering, rocket science, the Saturn, NASA then and NASA now, and more. But instead, I simply say that being able to bring to The Space Show these men, the men that took us to the Moon, to hear what they say about their experience, how it happened, how they did it, what it took, and then to hear what they say about the need to be in space today and make our programs work, both private and public, this is a gift for The Space Show. Listen to this program, listen to what Ed, Konrad, and Sonny tell us. What they have to say and how they did things is as vital today as it was when the Apollo program was being implemented. You can continue to ask questions of them through email. Here is their contact information:
Ed Buckbee: elderone@hiwaay.net; Konrad Dannenberg: Konrad2@aol.com; and Sonny Morea: sfmorea@knology.net. You can also contact them through me using drspace@thespaceshow.com. The Space Show thanks these men and the others that took us to the Moon and inspired people around the world for decades and generations. Their inspiration, their leadership, their accomplishments are as vital today as they were back in the 60's. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Sat, 03 Mar 2007 00:27:46 UTC
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Dallas Bienhoff, Wednesday, 2-28-07 (45.31MB; download) -- Dallas Bienhoff was the special guest for this Space Show program. Our discussion with Dallas focused on building an on orbit propellant depot to enhance and facilitate the VSE program with NASA and to also serve the developing private sector space community. Dallas took us through all phases of building a propellant depot and we discussed the four most significant hurdles: the cost of space access, zero g fuel transfer, long term cryogenic storage, and the autonomous rendezvous and docking necessary for the depot. There were many listener questions about construction, what rocket would be used and its cost per kilo to space, launch locations and latitude, the type of propellants to be used, contributing lunar surface architecture, NASA budget issues and much more. This is a must listen to program for anyone interested in developing commercial space. We also talked about financing the depot, anchor tenants, NASA as a possible anchor tenant, plus other salient business and technical information. Dallas Bienhoff is available by email to receive your suggestions, comments, and additional questions. He also will send interested listeners a copy of his recent STAIF paper and presentation slides. You can e-mail Dallas Bienhoff at dallas.g.bienhoff@boeing.com. Its best to put Space Show in the subject line. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Wed, 28 Feb 2007 21:23:15 UTC
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Stephan Metschan, Tuesday, 2-27-07 (42.67MB; download) -- Stephen Metschan, the Founder/President of TeamVision Corporation was the guest for this Space Show program. Stephen and his TeamVision associates have created a detailed alternative plan to return to the Moon, including hardware, launchers, etc. This plan was presented at the AIAA Space 2006 meeting in San Jose in September 2006 and is being refined for additional AIAA presentations. You can download and read the proposal, "An Alternate Approach towards Achieving the New Vision for Space Exploration" at www.teamvisioninc.com/services-consulting-space-exploration-optimization.htm. In addition, Stephen published a superb article on the plan on The Space Review for Feb. 19, 2007. You can read this article at www.thespacereview.com/article/814/1. During our show, Stephen took us through the various stages and steps of his alternative approach and fielded many listener questions along the way. Mr. Metschan does not just offer critical comments about the VSE program, he offers us suggestions for how to improve it, how to make the VSE happen with declining federal budgets for NASA, and more. If you are at all interested in the VSE and making sure it happens, you need to hear this program and consider alternatives being suggested by Stephen Metschan and TeamVision. You can contact Stephen with your comments, questions, or other inquiries at stephen.metschan@teamvisioninc.com. If you do contact him, please put The Space Show in your subject line. Don't miss this discussion. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Wed, 28 Feb 2007 20:33:06 UTC
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Dr. Lee Valentine, Monday, 2-26-07 (47.00MB; download) -- Dr. Lee Valentine returned for this special Monday evening Space Show program. We began our discussion by inquiring about the upcoming Planetary Defense Conference scheduled for March 5-8, 2007 in Washington, DC. Visit www.aero.org/conferences/planetarydefense to learn more about this conference. To read some of the papers being presented at the conference, visit www.aero.org/conferences/planetarydefense/resources.html. After talking about the basics, Dr. Valentine explained the need to have a planetary defense. We asked Dr. Valentine about the U.S. going it alone to fund planetary defense and research and about who has the responsibility for it, the U.S. or all other nations. This is an interesting discussion, don't miss it. I asked Dr. Valentine to rank the priorities for space for 2007 and if planetary defense was not the first, where would it be on his priority list. Interestingly, Dr. Valentine said cheap access to space was the most important and then he related that issue to planetary defense. We then discussed cheap access to space and fielded several listener questions on the subject. In the following segments, we talked about the character, the courage, and the soul of the New Space investor. Listeners wanted to know about the most common misconceptions regarding the risks involved in alt.space investing. I think you will be surprised at the risk item cited by Dr. Valentine. We also discussed the importance of spousal support in making New Space type of investments, the risks involved, etc. This issue came up because of a few comments about the current movie, The Astronaut Farmer. One listener made the statement that the most unrealistic part of the movie was the unending support by the wife and that brought about the real life discussion of potential family life stress resulting from the New Space industry and investing in it. Dr. Valentine was asked about humans going to Mars, the importance of the VSE, and the markets for rocket engines he talked about being made by the New Space/Alt.space entrepreneurial community. You can continue to comment and ask questions of Dr. Valentine regarding investing in New Space and related issues by sending them through me at drspace@thespaceshow.com. Also visit the Space Studies Institute website for more information on the topics discussed tonight, www.ssi.org. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Tue, 27 Feb 2007 07:48:46 UTC
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