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. J. J. Hurtak, Sunday, 3-25-07 (49.11MB; download) -- Dr. J. J. Hurtak was the guest for this Space Show program. Dr. Hurtak spoke with Space Show listeners about the importance of establishing ethical and other appropriate legal regimes to protect the space environment, further space development, and to protect the interest of all peoples on Earth regarding space. In this discussion, many sub topics were brought up such as commercial development and enhancing the New Space and entrepreneurial development, working to develop closed life support systems for future space habitation and lunar or Martian settlement, terraforming for Mars and much more. This is a wide ranging discussion which will likely be upsetting to some listeners but the thrust is to make sure space is available for everyone and then how best to do that so that as many as possible can participate in its development and outcomes. I urge you to listen to this program. Visit Dr. Hurtak's website for more information, the Academy for Future Science. The URL is www.affs.org. Your comments and questions should come to me at drspace @thespaceshow.com and I will forward them to Dr. Hurtak. Keywords: space law, property rights, environment, Moon Treaty, United Nations, ethics,ethical. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Sun, 25 Mar 2007 23:03:55 UTC
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Dr. Jim Wertz, Friday, 3-23-07 (56.77MB; download) -- Dr. Jim Wertz was the returning guest on The Space Show to discuss the upcoming Responsive Space conference from April 23-26, 2007 in Los Angeles, CA. We started the program with Dr. Wertz providing us with a definition of responsive space. We then talked about possible dual use capability for a path from responsive military space to commercial use. We also talked about US launch infrastructure and regulations being a barrier to rapid launches, especially when compared with Russia and other rocket launching countries. Several times during the program, Dr. Wertz referred to the Rand Corporation report, "National Security Space Launch Report." I suggest you download the report and read it as it can be found at
www.rand.org/pubs/monographs/2006/RAND_MG503.sum.pdf. We also spent some time talking about possibilities for lunar commerce and what could be done on the Moon. We discussed the reality of lunar commerce and agreed that its important to keep the vision alive but its also important to be grounded in reality and to realize that numbers count in engineering, technology, and economics. We discussed the launch rate relationship with lowering launch costs, both for the short term and the longer term. Later in the program our conversation turned to the VSE and you will find what Dr. Wertz has to say about the VSE and how we are going back to the Moon to be most interesting. During this part of the discussion, options to the NASA way came up and we talked about Direct Launch. Listeners can learn more about this program at www.directlauncher.com. Dr. Wertz did a super job in talking about the need for responsive space and its importance. We discussed the military in space and much more so this is an important program. Dr. Wertz mentioned that Microcosm has the largest space technical bookstore in the area and you can find out more about that at www.astrobooks.com. The website for Microcosm is www.smad.com and his email address for your comments and questions is jwertz@smad.com. For those of you who come to Responsive Space, please be sure to introduce yourself to Dr. Wertz as well as to me. Right now we are planning live Space Show programming from this conference. If you do send an email question or comment to Dr. Wertz, please put The Space Show in the subject line. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Fri, 23 Mar 2007 21:18:38 UTC
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Dr. James Woodward, Tuesday, 3-20-07 (54.74MB; download) -- Dr. James Woodward was our guest for this Space Show program. Our discussion began with Dr. Woodward providing us with a basic definition for the Mach-Effect and Mach-Lorenz Thrusters. From here we went into a discussion of worm holes and some of the work of Dr. Kip Thorne and others. As Dr. Woodward is also a scientific historian, we were treated to the history of development of many of these related theories. As the program progressed and as listener questions came in, we came to understand the significance of this type of research as developing this effect would eventually allow us to travel through space most rapidly and cheaply. However, as Dr. Woodward pointed, the initial commercial targets for this technology are focused on attitude control in small satellites. We also talked about the need for exotic matter producing negative energy. While this exotic matter can be produced in tiny quantities today, it needs to be produced in Jupiter size quantities to effect space travel. Dr. Woodward also explained that he has made prototype thrusters than can produce detectable thrust in the micro Newton range. His experiments will soon be ramping up to see if he can make the thrusters with ten times that amount of thrust. We also had a good discussion on g force acceleration as well as what thrust actually means. For example, were we able to have constant 1 g acceleration, we could travel to the Moon within hours, Mars within a few days and it just keeps going. To do this requires lots of energy and the energy needed is based on the mass that is being accelerated. Dr. Woodward also explained the need for the scientists to devise a set of tests for everything being done so that the scientist does not delude him or herself into working with false or spurious data, or drinking his own "Kool-Aid." This is an excellent discussion regarding the rigorous standards needed to stay grounded with serious reality checks. This system is certainly applicable to other areas including New Space development, its not restricted to just science. We all run the risk of buying into our own perceptions and following the system and standards Dr. Woodward talks about can certainly help us avoid these traps. This is a most interesting program discussing advanced scientific research that certainly has the ability to transform space, our use of it, and our access to it in the coming decades. If you have further questions or comments for Dr. Woodward, please email him at jwoodward@Exchange.FULLERTON.EDU. As always, you can send your comments and questions through me at drspace@thespaceshow.com. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Wed, 21 Mar 2007 14:37:01 UTC
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Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson, Tuesday, 3-20-07 (38.55MB; download) -- Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson was the guest for this special edition Space Show program. Dr. Tyson began the program with a short discussion about the high cost of space access and how that might impact his arena with space-based telescopes. Listen to his reply, you might be surprised by what he has to say. We then jumped to the first chapter of his new book, "Death By Black Hole." This first chapter, Coming To Our Senses, talks about the reality of science and more. It seemed an appropriate way to lead off talking about science and related subjects with Dr. Tyson on The Space Show. We covered many science subjects from NEO impact, planetarium software showing NEO orbits and what it means, commercial space drivers, prioritizing science projects for public funding, and much more. Dr. Tyson had to cut his visit with us short due to scheduling issues but while with us we not only explored the above topics, but we talked about some of the issues raised in his new book such as black holes, what happens if we get too close, telescopes and light speed viewing and even SETI. Don't miss this program! We will certainly have Dr. Tyson back with us a for a full program in the near future. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Tue, 20 Mar 2007 23:27:34 UTC
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Meghann Ribbens, Sunday, 3-18-07 (57.51MB; download) -- Meghann Ribbens was the guest for this Space Show program. As Meghann is a PhD student at USC, we focused our discussion on what space is like for her generation and others in school, including high school. As we found out, its not a burning passion, a hot career subject or even a major point of interest for most her age. However, as she is in a molecular biology program, Meghann did stress the excitement and importance that people have around the search for and discovery of biological life on Mars or anyplace off Earth. You will certainly want to hear the full discussion of this subject. Meghann was asked several technical questions about life on Mars and Martian chemistry by the listeners. In addition, our discussion took us deep in the heart of NASA and VSE talk for interest among her peers. Again, don't miss this discussion as you will hear first hand some of the issues that space will present to our future leaders and tax payers. In response to an extended question by Terry in Dallas, we talked about the proper role for NASA and should its job be to help create a civilian space program based on Terry's view that it is a "right" that we be able to freely go to and from space. Meghann was also asked about issues in her field and being taken seriously because of her gender and if that was an issue. Listen to the program for her response. Our discussion covered the upcoming Mars Conference at the end of the summer at UCLA and we were all invited to her Mars Society party in Santa Monica! Listeners asked Meghann many biological type questions for Mars and her comments pointed out several hearty species here on Earth as well as how harsh the Mars environment would be for life. You can send Meghann Ribbens your comments or question at ribbbens@usc.edu or as always through me at drspace@thespaceshow.com. Meghann Ribbens is a thoughtful, critical thinking, space enthusiast. Her energy and vision are contagious. I am sure she will be returning to The Space Show. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Mon, 19 Mar 2007 01:08:52 UTC
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Philippe Van Nedervelde, Friday, 3-16-07 (57.94MB; download) -- Philippe Van Nedervelde was our guest today to discuss the Lifeboat Foundation with Space Show listeners. As you listen to this program, you might want to access the Lifeboat Foundation website at www.lifeboat.com. Philippe began the discussion with an introduction to the Lifeboat Foundation, what it is, its mission, how it views and wants to use space, and how it is planning for the future that is likely going to unfold in real time in the coming years, even if we don't want what he is talking about. During the discussion, Philippe went into some detail and fielded many listener questions regarding the three stage defense program within the Lifeboat Security Preserver. I suggest you follow this part of the interview by noting http://lifeboat.com/ex/security.preserver. We covered many issues sure to be controversial and more than thought provoking. I cannot do justice to the importance of this discussion in this short paragraph so listen to the program. You may want to listen to it more than once to grasp what may be our future and how we can be empowered to control much of what may unfold rather than just being a victim or recipient of what unfolds. But I recognize the controversial nature of this discussion but overall, its important for this discussion to be ongoing. In his discussion of the Lifeboat Foundation Security Preserver program, Philippe addressed many privacy, security, and legal issues arising from listener questions and concerns. We also discussed other Lifeboat Foundation programs and goals and the support needed for the Lifeboat Foundation. Understanding how the Foundation sees and wants to use space is also important and knowing that the people involved in these programs are space supporters from their childhood is reassuring on the space level. Our guest is also an authority on the topic of nanotechnology so the last segment of this show addresses nanotechnology for manufacturing, human longevity, grey goo, the space elevator, and much more. Here we learned of certain risks with this technology and with grey goo and the six layered emergency defense system to deal with problems arising from the misuse of nanotechnology and/or grey goo (or self replicating out of control nano robots that can at least in theory consume all living matter while at the same building more of themselves). You will certainly want to hear about this important defense program that Philippe brings to our attention. This is a two hour information packed program that you will not want to miss. If you would like to send comments, questions or find out more about the Lifeboat Foundation, you can email Philippe Van Nedervelde at pvn@lifeboat.com. As always, you can send your email to me at drspcace@thespaceshow.com and I will promptly forward your comments. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Fri, 16 Mar 2007 21:06:22 UTC
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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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