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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Jeff Krukin, Sunday, 2-18-07 (106.25MB; download) -- Jeff Krukin returned for this Space Show program and to turn the tables on me by interviewing me for The Space Show. He did a superb job as a guest host of The Space Show and I hope all of you enjoy this change of pace program. I commend Jeff for his great idea and enthusiasm to do this type of program. I know you the listeners will find it interesting, informative and entertaining. During the first segment of the show, Jeff brought us up to date with the Space Frontier Foundation and the coming SFF conference in the Washington, DC area from July 18-21, 2007. Please refer to the SFF website for conference details and registration. Visit www.space-frontier.org. Several listeners asked questions about the coming conference and the Overview Effect part of the conference and you will definitely want to hear this discussion. Regarding Jeff's interview with, just listen to it. I was asked questions about the business and financial side of The Space Show, my vision for the show, my inspiration, COTS, why space, outreach, and lots more. I also went off on a rant how space needs to be for all of us regardless of where we live and our national borders. If you want to contact Jeff Krukin, please email him at jkrukin@spacefrontierfoundation.org. The specific page for the SFF conference is http://www.space-frontier.org/Events/NewSpace2007/. As for contacting me, as always at drspace@thespaceshow.com. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Mon, 19 Feb 2007 05:26:10 UTC
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Rand Simberg, Friday, 2-16-07 (56.01MB; download) -- Rand Simberg returned for this Friday morning Space Show program. We began our discussion looking at some of the political issues surrounding space, NASE, the VSE, and private space development. We talked about the new congress and space, NASA as a jobs program, difficulties with the VSE, rocketry, heavy lift, on orbit construction and lots more. We discussed returning to the moon, possibly going to an asteroid, NASA budget cuts and what they mean for the overall space program as well as for the COTS program and for Centennial Challenges. Several callers engaged Rand in philosophical conversations about why go to space and then about rockets, could we do it with existing rockets, man-rating the Atlas 5 and lots more. You will find Rand at his best and a most interesting conversation. Later in the program we discussed launch and flight costs and Rand took us through an analysis of average cost per flight to space and then the marginal cost of flight to space. He used the shuttle as an example and this was a continuation of a theme he recently discussed on his blog, Transterrestrial Musings (www.transterrestrial.com). Later in the show we talked about Space-X, the Lunar Lander Challenge contest, spaceports and his new space business consulting company, Wyoming Space Information Systems. You will certainly want to hear this show from the discussion of the NASA budget crunch to congress to technical and engineering issues regarding space access. You can contact Rand Simberg with your additional comments and questions by emailing him at simberg@transterrestrial.com. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Sat, 17 Feb 2007 01:58:33 UTC
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Rick Tumlinson, Thursday, 2-15-07 (55.45MB; download) -- Rick Tumlinson returned for this special Space Show program. The first part of the interview was focused on visionary space leadership, the VSE, congress, how NASA does business, NASA leadership, and inspiration. Rick was at his best, you need to hear what he has to say and this discussion. As this two hour program developed, we altered the focus of the discussion to look into private commercial space development in general and then narrowed the focus to talk about his new business ventures. Rick's comments and insights regarding commercial space development are a must! During these discussions, we spent some time talking about changes that might happen regarding the VSE, most likely not going to the Moon because of the way NASA is doing it, but instead going to an asteroid. Rick explains the benefits of doing so and while he is supportive of that type of mission, he points out would be based upon the failure of the lunar part of the VSE and that weakens the overall program. Rick also discussed his new business ventures under the umbrella of Extreme Space. We spent most of our time discussing Orbital Outfitters (www.orbitaloutfitters.com/Home.html). This business is designed to build crew and passenger stylish and affordable spacesuits for the space tourism market, then lease them to the flight operators. He discussed the Orbital Outfitters business plan, the various versions of the spacesuits, and the likely users. He then said that the passengers would be able to retain as a souvenir the outer spacesuit garment and a simulated flight helmet. He fielded many listener questions on Orbital Outfitters, many of which were technical. He suggested that if listeners wanted more technical answers than he was able to provide to write to the company or send an email so that the technical people could respond. The spacesuit discussions and questions were most interesting. Toward the end of the program, Rick also talked about China and their space program and our similar attitudes in developing the frontier, he talked about his other business he is forming, Space Medicine Associates which is designed to do medical testing for space flight participants. He also talked about the coming Space Frontier Foundation conference later in July in Washington, DC. You can contact Rick Tumlinson with your comments and questions at rick@ricktumlinson.com. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Fri, 16 Feb 2007 16:07:44 UTC
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Dave Masten & Michael Mealling, Tuesday, 2-13-07 (40.35MB; download) -- Dave Masten and Michael Mealling were the special guests for this program which focused on the entrepreneurial company, Masten Space Systems (www.masten-space.com). Michael began the discussion by providing us with introductory information about Masten Space Systems, then he told us about their exclusive program, SodaSat. You can fly your own payload including your own scientific experiment on their rocket in a container such as a soda can or larger. Check it out at their website. With first flights commencing in early 2008, this opens up possibilities for those interested in experiments, unique small payloads, and helping school kids and their classes fly their creative payloads on the Masten rocket and then get it back to study the results of the flight on your payload. We also talked about additional Masten products including their 500 lb thrust liquid propellant rocket engine. This discussion sparked several listeners to ask questions about the marketing plans for this rocket. You will want to hear these discussions and what Dave and Michael say about the potential market and how such engines can be sold in this niche market. As the Masten website contains many pictures and even videos of rocket tests and more, listeners asked questions about the tests, tank pressures, and more. Check this out at their website and also you can search for some of the videos and pictures on YouTube by using Mealling as the search term. We also discussed the manufacturing process of the rocket, doing it in-house, contracting out to traditional and larger aerospace companies and subcontracting to other entrepreneurial companies. Again, an important discussion you will want to hear. We discussed business management and skills with a rocket company and what Dave and Michael thought were the best educational qualifications for working in an entrepreneurial rocket company. You will not want to miss this discussion.
Dave Masten and Michael Mealling are happy to take your comments and questions. You can email them at info@masten-space.com. Please put The Space Show in the subject line. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Wed, 14 Feb 2007 15:54:06 UTC
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Ken Davidian, Sunday, 2-11-07 (38.55MB; download) -- Ken Davidian was the guest for this program to discuss NASA Centennial Challenges. Ken began our discussion by telling us some prize history, the origins of the NASA Centennial Challenges and the way in which the program works. Ken went through the prizes being offered, their respective supporting allied organizations. Several questions from listeners addressed the timing and dates of the prizes, what happens if a prize is not won, how does it work when the prize is extending over multiple years. By far, the most questions came in about the lunar lander contest, its allied organization X Prize Cup, and why it is only available to be won at one time during the year. Ken did talk about some of the budget process for this year and next, why the prize money is at this time set low, and why Centennial Challenges mostly appeals to the entrepreneurial business community, not the large aerospace industry. Your suggestions and comments are welcome at NASA Centennial Challenges. If you make a suggestion or contact Ken using this specific address, please put The Space Show in the subject line. Use ccideas@nasa.gov (this address goes to Ken). Ken can also be reached at kdavidian@nasa.gov. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Mon, 12 Feb 2007 01:33:31 UTC
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John Powell, Friday, 2-9-07 (52.72MB; download) -- John Powell, President and Founder of JP Aerospace, returned for this Space Show program. We started off the program with updates regarding JP Aerospace with current missions, recently completed mission, and future missions. John brought to our attention his advertising/logo programs which are readily available for interested people as a means to participate and support the work of JP Aerospace. Check it out at www.jpaerospace.com. With listener questions and John's information, we spent considerable time reviewing and talking about the technical, engineering, and scientific aspects of balloon launch, atmospheric temperature, sunspots, and more. Several listeners asked John to go into the future and tell us where he sees his operation in 10-20 years. John's vision and methodology for accomplishing his vision are important and you will appreciate learning about both by listening to what he has to say. One listener asked John if because of balloons he was exempt from federal and AST regulation. Not so. You will want to hear about his specific regulatory environment and the balloon pilot requirements. John also talked again about the PongSat program, he pointed out many different and interesting pictures and mission analysis pages on his website and much more. He described both artic and and Antarctic vortexes and how they impact a balloon launch. You can continue to ask John questions or send him your comments at jpowell@jpaerospace.com. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Fri, 09 Feb 2007 22:13:16 UTC
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Dr. Jay Buckey, Tuesday, 2-6-07 (39.98MB; download) -- Dr. Jay Buckey was the guest for this Space Show program, discussing space medicine issues and some insights into NASA psychological issues given the current news events with a NASA astronaut. We opened the program with the discussion psychological screening, could it be done more effectively and more routinely, especially given the fact we learned such screening or analysis is only given an astronaut when the candidate is selecting into the program. This is a discussion you will want to hear. We then talked about space medicine issues, specifically as they pertain to long term space flight. Here we also discussed psychological issues but also Dr. Buckey examined radiation and the issues surrounding it for the longer duration flights and programs. He suggested active shielding with magnetic fields will probably be better than passive shielding though much work needs to be done to create it and make it work. A listener asked about artificial gravity and Dr. Buckey agreed that it was important but explained to us the engineering and other trade offs with it. Other issues and topics we discussed included likely future advancements in medicine and technology, prescription drugs in space, and the National Space Biomedical Research Institute (NSBRI) and some of the projects Dr. Buckey work with as a Team Leader for NSBRI projects. Here we talked about commercial application to some of the research including detecting and sizing bubbles in the blood to prevent decompression sickness and other problems, lunar and Martian dust issues to protect the lungs, and more. Listeners should visit www.nsbri.org for more information about this organization and its work. Dr. Buckey's book, "Space Physiology," is widely available and suggested to listeners who want to know more about these and other issues. Listeners can also read his article in Dartmouth Medicine, "Taking a long view." Check it out at http://dartmed.dartmouth.edu/summer06/print/grand_rounds.php. You can send your questions or comments to Dr. Buckey through me at drspace@thespaceshow.com and I will promptly forward them to him. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Wed, 07 Feb 2007 15:20:40 UTC
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James E. Dunstan, Sunday, 2-4-07 (53.32MB; download) -- James E. Dunstan returned for this special Space Show program to discuss and summarize FAA/ST Human Space Flight Requirements for Crew and Space Flight Participants. To aid in your following this discussion, I suggest you download the following documents from Jim's website: www.gsblaw.com/resource/pub_result.asp?ID=125813212007 for his article titled, "Human Spaceflight Regulations: Bill of Rights or Regulatory Space Oddity?" and also www.gsblaw.com/img/emailer/James_Dunstan_FAA_Human_Space_Flight_Regs_Summary_1_07.pdf for the detailed chart on the FAA's Report and Order. During the program, Jim went through many of the regulations, explained what they mean and with listener participation, we discussed both the positive and negative side of specific regs as well as the process. There were many listener questions regarding safety and regulation as well as informed consent. Toward the end of the program, we even discussed the wild side of possible spaceflight participant litigation several months or years after the tourist flight even with a signed informed consent agreement. You will not want to miss this discussion and Jim's comments and analysis. We also talked about various states passing laws to give strength to informed consent by exempting from liability companies that comply with established procedures and requirements. Jim talked about the feedback to the process from within the alternative space community and we compared the level of feedback to what would have happened in other industries. As you will hear, allowances are made for the development of the space industry and the relatively small number of businesses working right now to develop a private sector business and space tourism business. We talked about the friendliness and support of AST toward the industry but a listener asked if this rather close relationship might backfire if in the future Congress mandates tough regulations for the industry. Jim explained the legislative and regulatory process for us and we talked about probable future scenarios for more stringent regulation. We also gave credit to FAA/AST for the work and job they are doing and for actually caring about the industry and businesses it is required to regulate. We feel AST is an exception for the positive within government bureaucracy. Also, we need to remember that private spaceflight does not yet exist, the vehicles do not yet exist and we are asking AST to regulate that which is only a possibility for the future. Looking back on the aviation industry, it was already developed and growing when the government started to regulate it. With private space enterprise, there is significant potential but it is still a future tense industry and its not easy to create effective and supportive regulations for that which does not yet exist. Jim also talked about the way in which AST is addressing human factors and risks. While this issue may not be as important for suborbital space tourism, human factors will be far more important for orbital and space destination activities. At some point, it is likely that the regulatory procedure will address human factors in a far more comprehensive fashion than such factors are addressed in today's requirements. Jim Dunstan is available by email to receive your comments and questions. Please email him at jdunstan@gsblaw.com or you can send your comments for him through me at drspace@thespaceshow.com and I will promptly forward them to Mr. Dunstan. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Mon, 05 Feb 2007 04:27:06 UTC
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Dr. Fred Singer, Friday, 2-2-07 (51.59MB; download) -- Dr. Fred Singer returned to The Space Show to discuss the global warming situation and to tell us more about his plans to go to Mars via its moon, Demos. The first part of the program addressed global warming as Dr. Singer has published a major new book on the subject, "Unstoppable Global Warming Every 1,500 Years." Dr. Singer and his co-author, Dennis Avery, use real science, superb examples and explanations to show why the claims that global warming is caused by mankind, greenhouse gasses and carbon are likely bogus. I strongly recommend that his book be read, but also listen to this show and listen to what the science tells us from around the world. The science, including ice cores, tree rings, recorded and other forms of history point to natural cycles for climate warming having nothing to do with carbon or greenhouse gasses. Dr. Singer answered listener questions about the science and the agendas of those promoting greenhouse/carbon/man induced global warming. This is a discussion you should not miss and its an opportunity to engage one of the world's foremost experts on the subject with your follow up questions and comments. The second part of the show focused more on Mars and why we should consider going to Mars by means of landing and placing a scientific outpost on its moon Demos. Dr. Singer's plan is simple, direct, less costly, and can certainly be implemented faster than plans to put humans directly on Mars. Listen to what he says about this type of program and why it needs to be implemented sooner rather than later. He responded to several listener questions on the topic and is available to continue to accept your comments and questions by email. His website is www.sepp.org which is for the Science & Environmental Policy Project. Dr. Singer publishes an excellent bi-monthly global warming newsletter which is available for free on his website by clicking The Week That Was (TWTW). His website contains other items of interest from books we might want to read to information on his Mars program and ideas. You can email Dr. Singer at comments@sepp.org or as always through me at drspace@thespaceshow.com. Again, I strongly recommend that you buy and read his book, "Unstoppable Global Warming Every 1500 Years." If you want to know science, truth and facts about this issue, this is the book to read. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Sat, 03 Feb 2007 06:10:09 UTC
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Ann Singer, Wednesday, 1-31-07 (42.59MB; download) -- Ann L.Singer was the guest for this special Space Show program. Ms. Singer is a professional grant writer working with The Space Show/One Giant Leap Foundation for educational program funding for The Space Show and other soon to be announced projects. Ann started the discussion with an introduction of how she become a grant writer from her corporate finance and banking background. Ann was then asked about her space knowledge prior to hearing about The Space Show and we discussed how she evolved to coming to understand the value and importance of space in our lives from her interaction with The Space Show and me. Listeners asked many questions and two callers focused on the space story, that is, what it was that turned her around into being a supporter of space development and made it possible for her to see something in space that she had not seen before. You will certainly want to hear how Ann describes this process. We also talked about the importance of telling the right space story, of connecting it with people and their lives. Again as with so many Space Show programs, we talked about the OECD reports and their amazingly insightful way of viewing space and its benefits for us right here on Earth now. Ann was asked about the message she would give to young adults, even grade school children as well as teens up to about 30. Don't miss her comments on this as she nails the importance of space for us all but in particular, the younger among us. Ann talked about the impact Frank White's book, "The Overview Effect" had on her as I gave her a copy early in our professional relationship. Again, you will want to hear what she has about its meaning to her once she learned about it. Questions came up about the space knowledge of most foundations. Ann pointed out that it was usually weak but when space was part of a broader context, it fits within the guidelines of many foundations and their programming support. This Space Show program is different from others because we have gone outside the space world to talk about financially supporting space programming. You will hear an outsider to the space community talk about space, what it used to mean to her and what it now means to her. You can send your comments or questions to Ann at annlsinger@aol.com or as always through me at drspace@thespaceshow.com. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Wed, 31 Jan 2007 21:22:55 UTC
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