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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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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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Tom Olson, Tuesday, 6-5-07 (45.30MB; download) -- Tom Olson was the guest for this special Space Show program intended to update us on the ISDC conference that just ended in Dallas, TX. Please note that for this interview, there were audio issues with the telephone line with Tom that could not be cleared for this show. I asked Tom to tell us his favorite talk at ISDC was and while he said there were not major show stoppers as there were last year with the luncheon talk by Burt Rutan, he did say he was very impressed with Alex Tai and also talks in the business track. He also talked about his own talk in the business track and this brought us to a discussion of a his newly launched Exodus Consulting Group along with Shubber Ali. As we returned from the first break, Tom did elaborate on Exodus, its target market, what it hopes to accomplish and more. Listeners interested in learning more about Exodus can send Tom a note at info@colonyfund.com or use the contact email address at the Space Cynics website as Tom is one of the four contributors to Space Cynics. You can read Space Cynics at http://space-cynic.blogspot.com/. When Space Cynics entered the discussion, several listeners sent in questions about the blog, including one listener that asked Tom is we were just out to be negative in posting to Cynics or if Tom thought we were doing some good and offering instructive information. You will want to hear Tom's reply to this question. Another listener wanted to know about the Space Cynics Walking Eagle Awards so there was a brief discussion about the first Cynics Walking Eagle as well as upcoming awards. One listener who heard Tom's talk in the business track asked Tom to elaborate on air about what he said at ISDC so Tom spent some time taking us through the essence of his talk about due diligence, business decision making and planning, the attraction of capital, and the use of venture capital versus raising other capital. In fact, Tom received yet another listener question wondering why venture capital always seems so attractive to start-up space companies when in fact its probably not suited for this market. Tom supported the listener question and offered us some excellent insights when he answered the question. Listener Dave Huntsman called in during the last segment of the show with some very good questions and comments regarding ISDC, NASA, and the VSE. You certainly want to listen to the exchange with Tom and Dave. If you have questions or comments for Tom Olson, use info@colonyfund.com or you can send them through me at drspace@thespaceshow.com. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Wed, 06 Jun 2007 15:13:38 UTC
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Rick Sterling, Monday, 6-4-07 (44.44MB; download) -- Rick Sterling was the guest for this Space Show program. He came in at the last minute as a standby when the regularly scheduled guest was unavailable and The Space Show thanks Rick for standing in and for a job well done. We spent a good portion of the program talking about the alternative hardware program for returning to the Moon, Direct 2. Rick explained Direct 2, answered listener questions about this program, including some engineering questions about first and second stages, engines, fuel, the political and budget realities of the program for returning to the Moon and more. He also talked about his political process which is to get Direct 2 in the hands of members of Congress who control NASA funding given the cold ear Direct 2 has received within NASA. Along with listener questions, Rick explained why returning to the Moon is so crucial for America and humanity and why Direct 2 makes it possible to fulfill the mission when the NASA ESAS and EELV programs do not. Rick also spoke about the Russian space program, what's happening in China and elsewhere regarding space. He addressed the subject of NASA cultural issues and problems and strongly advocated going to Congress to fix the problems within NASA. To be clear, Rick is not a NASA basher and this program was not about bashing NASA. Rick, myself, and the listeners were clear in wanting to see great success from NASA in its programming. Rick said that the problems, however they developed within NASA, probably require an external fix and that is why he advocates taking space programs like Direct 2 directly to members of Congress that have a say in NASA funding. Rick is happy to answer your questions and respond to your comments. Please send them through me at drspace@thespaceshow.com. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Tue, 05 Jun 2007 16:37:48 UTC
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Stefanie Michaels, Sunday, 6-3-07 (46.44MB; download) -- Stefanie Michaels (aka Adventure Girl) was the guest for this Space Show program. Adventure Girl is exactly what her name suggests, a vibrant young woman seeking adventures and experiences and sharing them with the rest of us. One of her latest adventures was a ride on the Zero G plane out of Las Vegas with Buzz Aldrin and others. This flight was so successfully, Stefanie will soon be doing other Zero G flights for her fans to participate in with her. Here her describe her adventure on the program and answer listener questions about the flight, risk taking, fear, and much more. We also discussed some of Stefanie's other adventures including shark swimming, participating in the Iditarod Sled Dog Race and swimming with dolphins. Listeners asked Stefanie about her upcoming suborbital space tourism adventure and her thoughts on being able to float free or remain strapped into her seat. Not surprisingly, Adventure Girl wants the full zero g experience. She also wants to wear a space suit, the real macho type NASA looking space suit. We asked her for her thoughts on the regulatory environment, locations she might take-off from including Singapore and Dubai, and the full disclosure document currently required by federal law. Her answer to these questions might surprise you. We also compared the suborbital flight to climbing Mt. Everest, something Stefanie also plans to do. You won't want to miss her comparison. This is your opportunity to hear from a very adventuresome person, one who takes risks and wants to go to space. Adventure Girl, as you will hear, has much to say. In addition, stay tuned for her Zero G flights that she is working on with the company. She suggested her flights will have surprises for the participants and I suggested customizing the M&M's as well. Adventure Girl also has a MySpace site, www.myspace.com/adventuregirltv. If you want to send a comment or ask a question of Stefanie Michaels, please do so through me at drspace@thespaceshow.com. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Sun, 03 Jun 2007 23:33:07 UTC
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Dr. Bruno Stanek, Friday, 6-1-07 (53.82MB; download) -- Dr. Bruno Stanek in Switzerland was the guest for this Space Show program. During this interview, we covered many important subjects including the way it was during the Apollo period of our space program to what is happening now with our space program. Dr. Stanek talked about media and press, a hate America point of view and why he thinks it exists, and why there is the spread of bogus science beliefs including how we never went to the Moon and later in the show, even some of the global warming arguments. Dr. Stanek was asked why he studied mathematics as a path to being involved in space and we learned that when he was in school in Switzerland, that was the only option he had. Dr. Stanek explained why space is so important to us all and why returning to the Moon is important. Too bad he is not here in the States talking to Congress and carrying the torch for NASA! Dr. Stanek has also published both the Space Encyclopedia and Planet Encyclopedia, plus various space DVDs. These are in German but you can find out more about that at his website, also, in German, at www.stanek.ch. In our discussion with Dr. Stanek, we learned that the developing suborbital space tourism market is followed in Switzerland, and that space development is seen as important but like everywhere, due to educational problems and other aspects of the modern society, more of the "show me" or "prove it to me" actions are required. Our discussion with Bruno as he answers questions and shares with us his background, experiences, knowledge and perspectives, was far reaching and important. We see our space program and plans through different perspectives. We see our entrepreneurial efforts differently. I urge all of you to listen to this show, its mind expanding, its important, and it drives home again and again the importance and value of space for everyone, not just those of us here in the United States that follow it and consider ourselves to be space advocates. You can send additional questions or comments to Dr. Stanek at bruno@stanek.ch. In addition, he has a video, again in German, flying over the San Francisco Bay Area in a Cessna with his son and also some shots taken at NASA Ames and with the VSE hardware designs. You can view this view at www.stanek.ch/Pictures/Sternsekunde%2021.5.2007%20384x288.wmv. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Sat, 02 Jun 2007 15:55:03 UTC
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