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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Gil Moore and Lowell Randall, Tuesday, 10-31-06 (49.06MB; download) -- Gil Moore and Lowell Randall were the guests for this very special Space Show program. As Lowell actually knew and worked with Dr. Robert Goddard, we started the interview by asking Lowell about Dr. Goddard, his work, his secrecy, his vision, and the way he was treated by the press and the government. Lowell Randall gave us some important insights into Dr. Goddard and those early days of starting a rocket industry in the U.S. Gil joined in the discussion as he too was part of building the rocket industry in the early period of its history in our country. We talked about the influence the German V2 had, the German rocket scientists, and then how the industry changed and grew after Dr. Goddard's death at the end of WWII. We talked about the transition from the type of R&D program led by Dr. Goddard to full scale rocket and engine development in a very short time. Both Gil and Lowell shared important observations with us about this period of our history. In response to listener questions, both Lowell and Gil talked about the need to draw upon the skill and experience of many of the retired people in developing the New Space rocket industry of today as this will shorten the time it takes to accomplish new rocket performance goals, etc. Unfortunately, without drawing on this bank of experience and skills, problems are being repeated and the process is slower and more costly than it needs to be. Both strongly support and favor the drive for suborbital tourism and a new era of private rocket development. Lowell was asked for his opinion on getting rockets to work far more efficiently giving us LEO access costs of approximately $200/lb. You will certainly want to hear his answer. Gil Moore and Lowell Randall shared first hand history with us that you cannot find in the history books. It was an honor and privilege to be able to bring them both to you on the same program right here on The Space Show. Lowell will be 92 in May and we wish him very well and hope that we will have the opportunity talk to him some more to learn more about this important period at the beginning of our rocket and space programs in the United States. If you have questions or comments for Gil Moore and Lowell Randall, please send them to me at drspace@thespaceshow.com. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Wed, 01 Nov 2006 15:20:13 UTC
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Dennis Wingo, Monday, 10-30-06 (52.47MB; download) -- Dennis Wingo returned to the program to discuss the importance of space vision, politics, national security, and the politics of limitation and reduced technology. This program provides listeners with a thorough analysis of the importance of space in supporting the future of humanity. Its largely a big picture vision program though we did talk about specific projects and subjects. For example, Dennis explained why from his analysis, low cost access to LEO is not that important in furthering space commerce. He also explains why our focus on launch vehicles has been less than fruitful and instead, he recommends our focus should be on commercial businesses which could be carried out today and in the near future, both suborbital and orbital. He also talked about how we in the advocate community have not done well in promoting space to the public and to politicians and Dennis explains just how we could be doing it differently to get a much better and more desirable result. He says we are responsible for the problems in the space community and the lack of our vision being the prevalent vision in society rather than the vision of reduced limitations and blaming technology for our problems. One of the most important things Dennis suggested we can do is write our members of congress to support the Zero Gravity Zero Tax legislation and he said to include a $50 check in the envelope with the letter to tell the member of congress that this is simply a down payment on the support he/she will get for supporting this and other pro space legislation. He talked about the reality of influencing members of congress, thus the $50.00 starting contribution. Dennis will soon have the proposed legislation posted on his website so check it frequently. The URL is http://homepage.mac.com/wingod. In addition, he wants to hear from listeners about their support of this legislation and other related matters. You can email him at wingod@mailcity.com or through me at drspace@thespaceshow.com. Dennis Wingo on The Space Show had made a very important contribution to our space future with this program. Do not miss it. Thanks. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Tue, 31 Oct 2006 15:58:03 UTC
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Brent Sherwood, Sunday, Oct. 29, 2006 (63.23MB; download) -- Brent Sherwood was the guest for this special two hour Space Show program. Mr. Sherwood is a space architect with JPL who has an interest in figuring out what we will do when we return to the Moon, what we can and what we should do on the Moon, he knows about closed loop systems which we will need for lunar and all space settlement and transportation, and he has intriguing theories about the way nations choose their public space programs. We discussed all of these areas with Mr. Sherwood and much more. This program is a must listen to program for the tough and challenging issues tackled by our guest. We learned about vision drivers for example, we learned about enabling ideas and technologies, and we discussed in some detail the lack of communication about space from NASA to the public. If there ever was a Space Show program to take notes on, this one is it! You can send your comments or additional questions to Brent Sherwood through me at drspace@thespaceshow.com. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Mon, 30 Oct 2006 06:08:19 UTC
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Dr. Joseph Pelton, Friday, 10-27-06 (62.72MB; download) -- Dr. Joseph Pelton, author of "Space Exploration and Astronaut Safety" and Director of the Space And Advanced Communications Research Institute at the George Washington University was the guest for this Space Show program. We began our interview with Dr. Pelton discussing his book and narrowing in on astronaut safety, especially with regards to the shuttle. Dr. Pelton took us through various aspects of shuttle design and operations to explain astronaut safety issues. We talked about engineering, design, the timing of safety design, systems engineering and more. After a thorough discussion of the topic regarding the shuttle, we did the same for the ISS and then Dr. Pelton was asked about safety in the entrepreneurial sector. He said that they will find different ways of doing things so safety may not be compromised. We did talk about the status quo and the establishment way of doing things in NASA and the large aerospace industry. This discussion was highlighted by my comments on visiting the NASA testing section at White Sands during the Symposium and X Prize Cup week. When you see what goes on at he NASA testing center, you quickly start to understand why it is so costly to go to space. One also must ask the question about what is really essential, what is overkill, what is really nothing more than the way things have been done for years so let's not rock the boat. Dr. Pelton offered his thoughts on this issue. A listener asked him a question about our society being too risk averse and you will want to hear his answer. Dr. Pelton also mentioned the International Association For The Advancement Of Space Safety(http://www.iaass.org/) and their coming conference in Chicago, May 14-16. You can find out more about the conference at www.iaass.org/Conferences.htm, including how to submit a paper. Also, many of Dr. Pelton's and others papers can be downloaded free of charge from this organization's website. Dr. Pelton also suggested another site for those interested in space safety, www.spacesafety.org/. Later in the program, Dr. Pelton outlined his five step plan to restructure NASA and this is a must hear! We then talked about space exploration, science, communicating with the general public and lots more. This is a jam packed two hour space information delight of a show. Informative, positive, encouraging. If you are interested in Dr. Pelton's boo, "Space Exploration and Astronaut Safety," you can obtain it through AIAA at 1 800-682-2422. The online order site is www.aiaawarehouse@aiaa.org. If you have additional comments or questions for Dr. Pelton, you can reach hi at joepelton@verizon.net. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Sat, 28 Oct 2006 00:08:44 UTC
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Joan Horvath, Tuesday, 10-24-06 (49.91MB; download) -- Joan Horvath returned to The Space Show to discuss her new book, "Saturn: A New View." We started the discussion with a short review of the Personal Spaceflight Symposium and the X Prize Cup held last week in Las Cruces, NM. After returning from the first break, Joan talked with us about the book, the cooperation involved to put it together, the amazing photos used in it and the editing process to put the photos and book together. We then discussed the VSE, NASA, JPL, science funding and programming, science education in the United States and more. We talked about the importance of planetary science in conjunction with the VSE, Joan talked about the need for the private sector to be furnishing rockets and launch capacity, not NASA, and the importance of programs such as COTS, etc. You can send Joan Horvath your comments or questions through me using drspace@thespaceshow.com. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Wed, 25 Oct 2006 16:00:16 UTC
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Constance Adams, Sunday, 10-22-06 (38.68MB; download) -- Constance Adams returned to The Space Show for this special program. The theme of this program was reality check. Ms. Adams is a specialist in designing closed loop systems for space, space stations, future settlements, etc. We went into depth about what is required for a closed loop system, what our state of the art is today, what is needed for the future, what our problems and issues are and how these problems are solved. We also talked about evolving new technologies in the field, the politics of all this, funding issues, and NASA and the VSE. Ms. Adams explained her mother ship idea and toward the end of the show introduced us to "mythical thinking." We talked about redundant and backup systems, the differences between Russian and American systems and designs and much more. We also talked about replicating Skylab for the private sector and private sector efforts to have orbital vehicles and space stations as well as vehicles that could visit another planet. She talked with us about risk and the importance of risk analysis, considerations and prevention in today's world for both the private and the public sector programs. She talked about the Melissa Loop for water reclamation, water as radiation shielding, and the Cradle to Cradle protocol. This is a strong reality check program you will not want to miss. Its informative, highly educational and it is very instructive. You can send your questions or comments to Ms. Adams through me at drspace@thespaceshow.com. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Sun, 22 Oct 2006 14:39:02 UTC
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Dr. John Mankins, Tuesday, 10-17-06 (38.68MB; download) -- Dr. John Mankins was the guest for this special Space Show program. We began the interview by asking Dr. Mankins what would be needed to transform space to a more ordinary component of our terrestrial economy. This discussion led us to a detailed discussion regarding energy from space and space solar power. Dr. Mankins took us through ground infrastructure, the launch component, alternative launch possibilities, the space component with satellites, and the economics of power. We compared costs with terrestrial solar, transmission here on Earth, power generation on Earth and also the likely target costs for space generated power. Dr. Mankins also talked at length about proposals for various mag lift options. You will want to hear about some of the ideas that he is aware of and that seem to have some merit. We discussed other subjects as well including the Vision, the future of NASA, DARPA like funding projects for space development, energy for a Mars spaceship, R&D and the NASA budget and more. This is an important program that you will want to hear. If you have questions or comments for Dr. Mankins, please send them to me at drspace@thespaceshow.com and I will forward them to him.
Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Wed, 18 Oct 2006 13:22:07 UTC
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Nicholoas Eftimiades, Sunday, 10-15-06 (41.27MB; download) -- Nicholas Eftimiades was the guest for this special Space Show program. Nick began the interview by providing us with the background for his founding the Federation of Galaxy Exploers (FOGE). In listening to Nick tell us about his plans and the implementation of them, we soon learned the reasons behind his success in only four short years and just how his organization, rich with volunteers, ha been able to enrich the lives the children participating in the program. We also learned that the parents usually stay with the kids for the programming, they do not simply "drop them off" and return later to pick them up. Its clear that FOGE is reaching more people than just the school aged children in the program. In response to questions, Nick explains how to become a volunteer in the program and how to get your school involved in the program if it is not already involved. As FOGE is in several states already, spread across the country rather than being regional, simply send a note to info@foge.org and you can engage your school in their program. As pointed out several times during the interview, the program is parent driven, not teacher or school driven. Nick Eftimiades has bold plans to bring FOGE to every city and state in the country and its clear from talking with him that he is an action person, a person that implements his program and does not just talk about it. His program has camps, works with children from all ages and grades and its very impressive. Visit http://www.foge.org/launch.php to learn more about what the Federation of Galaxy Explorers is doing, to see if you want to be a volunteer or bring the program to a school that your children attend or one near you. Your questions and comments can be directed to info@foge.org. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Sun, 15 Oct 2006 13:09:56 UTC
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Dr. Sam Dinkin (54.13MB; download) -- Dr. Sam Dinkin returned as the guest for this Space Show program. We began the interview with a brief update from Dr. Dinkin on his new blog, Decisive Win (www.decisivewin.com). Check it and comment on it. Dr. Dinkin continues to write for The Space Review but his posting on his own blog will now constitute his blogging rather than his previous contributions to Transterrestrial Musings. The conversation then moved on for updates about SpaceShot, Sam's new start-up skill game to allow people the opportunity to earn a trip to suborbital space. Sam explained how SpaceShot works and toward the end of the program, he did a primer on SpaceShot for listeners not familiar with this new business. Space-Shot affords Dr. Dinkin a unique perspective on the developing suborbital tourism industry and Sam did share his insights and perceptions with us about many of the companies, spaceports, and the space tourism industry,both suborbital and orbital. We also talked about the Chinese space program and their statements about their entering the space tourism industry. Dr. Dinkin commented on the Chinese program and then in response to my questions abut the Chinese economy, the trade deficit and the debt with the U.S. and China, we got an economic analysis of the situation from a real economist. Dr. Dinkin shared his thoughts with us about the influence of political change on NASA, the VSE, and the developing private sector space industry. For those of you going to the X-Prize Cup in Las Cruces, make sure you see the SpaceShot booth and play the game testing your skill and also you just might be the one to get a ride to the edge of space. If you have questions or comments for Dr. Dinkin, email him at dinkin@space-shot.com. He can also be reached by telephone at 1 888-4-Dinkin. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Sat, 14 Oct 2006 04:42:16 UTC
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Andrea Seastrand, Tuesday, 10-10-06 (41.04MB; download) -- Andrea Seastrand, Executive Director of the California Space Authority (CSA), was the guest for this Space Show program. Ms. Seastrand explained to us the role of the and we discussed many of its programs and the upcoming conference Dec. 1 and 2 in Los Angeles. The 2006 Transforming Space conference and SpotBeam Awards Dinner will be an important event to attend with a power packed program as well as those in attendance. Ms. Seastrand also hinted surprises for us given the conference is in Los Angeles and Star Trek is 40 years old this year. Ms. Seastrand stressed the role of CSA in education and workforce programs. We talked about the WIRED Initiative which you can read about their website, www.californiaspaceauthority.org. Our discussion also highlighted the Space Education and Workforce Institute, CSA and the entrepreneurial space community as well as the traditional aerospace industry, the importance of understanding risk and making sure that we somehow control the risk perception with our elected officials and policy makers. It was clear from talking with Ms. Seastrand that CSA understands the vital role of being in front of policy makers and elected officials on a daily basis because of the challenges involved in obtaining the proper regulatory and policy environment to facilitate space development and commerce. We also talked about space visitor centers in California and how the CSA website details these centers making space tourism in California easy. We talked about the launch industry, space tourism and the role of CSA in helping to make sure space tourists are informed about the risks involved and the issues surrounding space tourism. This was a very comprehensive program and while it focused on California, Andrea also made it clear that it was important to join with other states in work on the Hill because space needs us all working together with a strong voice. It should be easy to extrapolate to your own state some of what we talked about and the type of programming mentioned to fit another state and another state's space agency. Visit www.californiaspaceauthority.org for more information. You can send your comments or questions to Ms. Seastrand or Mr. Chris Taranto who heads up the Media department. You can find their email addresses on the website under the Staff section but I am copying them here for your convenience. andrea.seastrand@californiaspaceauthority.org; Chris.Taranto@californiaspaceauthority.org. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Wed, 11 Oct 2006 15:40:22 UTC
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