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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Rocketman (Dan Schlund), Friday, 1-12-07 (54.15MB; download) -- Rocketman (Dan Schlund) was the guest for this special Space Show program. Rocketman (Dan) puts on a rocket belt/pack, and blasts off flying with a rocket to entertain crowds, students, everyone. In talking to Dan for this two hour show, we learned a lot about rockets, flying with one, about being a stuntman, and even about professional fireworks displays. Dan talked about fear with the rocket belt and how fear is useful, even necessary. We extrapolated much of what he said about fear and rockets to astronauts riding the rocket and also to the developing space tourism industry. Don't miss what he said about these comparisons. Dan fielded many listener questions about a large variety of issues and questions. He also received suggestions for where to fly such as Niagara Falls, the Golden Gate Bridge, the Royal Gorge and more. We talked about rocket fuels and listeners asked him about other types of possible specialized fuels. We discussed rocket engines and learned that Powerhouse Productions which has Rocketman makes their own rocket engines. Dan answered questions about speed, altitude, g-forces, and much more. Not only is this a wonderful and entertaining two hour program, it was extremely informative about subjects we do not often get to talk about. Rocketman is available for private parties but a bit pricey. He will likely fly again at X Prize Cup in the fall of 2007 and if you have not seen him blast off, I urge you to be there. He is also great with photo ops and autographs. Check out the websites. The first is for the company behind Rocketman, Powerhouse Productions. Visit www.rocketman.org. If you want to email him about Rocketman issues, send your note to dan@rocketman.org. Dan's personal website which has the video and pictures from his recent Rose Bowl Parade flight, visit www.stuntdan.com. You can email Dan about most anything including follow up comments or questions. Please use dan@stuntdan.com. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Fri, 12 Jan 2007 22:08:37 UTC
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Jonathan Goff, Wednesday, 1-10-07 (53.18MB; download) -- Jonathan Goff was the special guest for this Space Show program. We began the discussion by Jon asking about the possibility of using launch and hardware possibilities for returning to the Moon rather than what NASA is telling us it will use for the VSE. Jon went through several options with the pros and cons. We talked about heavy lift versus using existing EELVs, using earth orbit rendezvous rather than exclusively using lunar orbit rendezvous, and the need for on orbit propellant depots. At this point, our discussion focused on orbital propellant depots and Jon discussed these in some detail. Many listeners asked him questions about this from the cost of using Atlas and Delta EELVs, foreign launcher issues, the potential offered by the Falcon 9 depending on its real numbers when it flies, other factors. We looked at R&D costs, maintenance and repair issues and costs, a private, commercially operated orbital propellant depot vs. a government built and operated propellant depot. This is an important discussion you will want to hear. We also discussed doing the lunar program sooner or as referred to by our guest, "Lunar Much Sooner." Jon also spent much time updating us as to the progress being made by Masten Space Systems, potential timelines for Masten, and their project development progress. We talked about spaceports and Masten's probable use of additional spaceports as they develop around the country. Toward the end of the program, I asked John to identify for us some of the engineering and technology issues needed to transform us to a space-faring economy and society, the timeline for doing this, and how long it would take for us to be well along in the process and to realize we are well along in the process. Jon responded with a top ten list of what it would take for us to be transformed to a space-faring society from the engineering and technology perspective. You will want to hear his list, don't miss it! Jon has an important blog, SelenianBoondocks.com. Not only does he update Masten progress and news on the blog, but he comments on many of the issues we talked about during the show and others that will be forthcoming. Readers of the blog have the opportunity to respond to Jon and participate in the dialog so I urge listeners to make his blog, SelenianBoondocks.com, regular reading. If you have comments or questions for Jon Goff, please email him at jongoff@gmail.com. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Thu, 11 Jan 2007 16:19:24 UTC
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Matt Bille and Kris Winkler, Tuesday, 1-9-07 (40.18MB; download) -- Matt Bille and Kris Winkler were the special guests for this Space Show program. Matt and Kris discussed with us their recent work which focuses on how a network of microspacecraft could play an important role in the NASA VSE. We began the discussion with Matt providing us with a working definition of microspacecraft for our program and from there we talked about all aspects of such spacecraft, their possible functions and contributions to space development and the VSE. Kris and Matt told us about "PRISMs" which a a term they came up with regarding the use and deployment of many microspacecraft. You will want to hear about this. Much time was spent discussing the feedback they have received regarding their ideas from NASA, the aerospace industry, the press, and interested people in space development. It has been positive and may very well be incorporated in VSE planning and implementation. Surely it seems that what Matt and Kris are talking about can facilitate the implementation of the VSE and make it more cost effective through cost savings and added efficiencies. Our guests cited several current examples of microspacecraft in commercial use, including ORBCOMM which has deployed 30 small satellites weighing less than 100 lbs (also quite small in physical size) each in LEO orbits for real time specific communication purposes. Later in the program we discussed the VSE from the perspective of it being the most appropriate path for NASA, what changes would our guests recommend in the VSE were they to be providing direct feedback to the NASA Administrator, and what would they do to speed up the time table for returning to the Moon. There were several listener questions about NASA in general, its chances for having a successful VSE, and questioning NASA as "business as usual" and what this means for contractors, the entrepreneurs, policy makers, etc. We also talked about the VSE surviving four presidential elections and about 8 or 9 congressional elections. You will want to hear what our guests said about these challenges. If you want to send your comments or additional questions to Matt and Kris, visit Matt at his website, www.mattwriter.com and use the contact address provided, mattwriter@earthlink.net. Kris Winkler can be contacted at kwinkler@comcast.com. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Wed, 10 Jan 2007 16:00:36 UTC
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Michael Henderson, Sunday, 1-7-07 (52.62MB; download) -- Michael Henderson was the special guest for this two hour program to discuss MOON World Resorts and the amazing resort hotel to be built here on Earth, MOON! We started the interview with Michael learning about his interest in aviation and space and how he got involved in doing creating and designing MOON. We then talked about all aspects of the project from a possible location in Las Vegas to being built on Indian tribal lands for obvious reasons, to possibly being located outside the US in a place such as Dubai. Michael offered us a good analysis and lesson on the cost of doing business when one has to comply with excessive regulations and laws. You will not want to miss this part of the discussion. Michael answered many questions from the listeners including one that suggested investor money going to MOON would come from a pool that would have supported space development and access including space tourism. Michael and I both explained that money flowing to MOON would actually facilitate space development but our listener would have none of it. Listen to the discussion and let us know what you think. We talked about the Walk on the MOON Facility that would be part of MOON and for sure you want to pay attention to this part of the program. Its near the end of the interview. We went into some detail about Michael's international team, the architects, and even doing phased development of the project to ease in raising the $5 billion for the project. You might be surprised by his comments on this subject. Michael also gave his predictions for the year ahead for MOON. You can find out more about MOON and contact Michael Henderson by visiting the website, www.moonworldresorts.com. You can email your comments or questions for Michael Henderson at info@moonworldresorts.com.Michael Henderson was the special guest for this two hour program to discuss MOON World Resorts and the amazing resort hotel to be built here on Earth, MOON! We started the interview with Michael learning about his interest in aviation and space and how he got involved in doing creating and designing MOON. We then talked about all aspects of the project from a possible location in Las Vegas to being built on Indian tribal lands for obvious reasons, to possibly being located outside the US in a place such as Dubai. Michael offered us a good analysis and lesson on the cost of doing business when one has to comply with excessive regulations and laws. You will not want to miss this part of the discussion. Michael answered many questions from the listeners including one that suggested investor money going to MOON would come from a pool that would have supported space development and access including space tourism. Michael and I both explained that money flowing to MOON would actually facilitate space development but our listener would have none of it. Listen to the discussion and let us know what you think. We talked about the Walk on the MOON Facility that would be part of MOON and for sure you want to pay attention to this part of the program. Its near the end of the interview. We went into some detail about Michael's international team, the architects, and even doing phased development of the project to ease in raising the $5 billion for the project. You might be surprised by his comments on this subject. Michael also gave his predictions for the year ahead for MOON. You can find out more about MOON and contact Michael Henderson by visiting the website, www.moonworldresorts.com. You can email your comments or questions for Michael Henderson at info@moonworldresorts.com. You can see a very impressive Moon World Resorts Video at www.youtube.com/watch?v=g75DpUH_4Ww . In addition, when at the Moon World Resorts website, select “tour” on the navigation bar. At the specific tour page, click on the “Video Tour.” This is important to your understanding of this project. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Mon, 08 Jan 2007 05:28:40 UTC
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Dr. Phil Barnett, Friday, 1-5-07 (55.47MB; download) -- Dr. Phil Barnett was the guest for this Space Show program. Calling upon the more than forty years of experience in the aerospace industry for Dr. Barnett, we explored with him Space Shuttle issues, management and business issues needed for all types of space programs, public and private, we discussed risk analysis, politics on the national scene as well as within large organizations and small companies, leadership, power and strategies and much more. Dr. Barnett provided us with perspectives coming from both the engineering and the business community as well as academics. We talked about deep space missions, being able to go the Moon, Mars, or even Venus and the complexity of doing so. Dr. Barnett touched on some of the important human factors that need attention and resolution if we are going to be successful with orbital and destination oriented space travel. Dr. Barnett shared his views with us on replacing the shuttle, the ISS and lots more. Not only did we talk history during this interview, but we applied history to today so that our space efforts of today can be more valuable to us all. Given our comprehensive focus on the management required to bring a space company to success, this program was unique but it certainly won't be the last. Listeners are urged to listen carefully to Dr. Barnett as he speaks with vast experience in the space field from positions of crisis management, leadership, innovation, cutting edge engineering technology and cutting edge management. If you have questions or comments for Dr. Phil Barnett, please send them to me at drspace@thespaceshow.com and I will promptly forward them to Phil. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Sat, 06 Jan 2007 07:05:31 UTC
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Schweickart & Jones, Thursday, 1-4-07 (45.08MB; download) -- Rusty Schweickart and Dr. Tom Jones were the guests for this Space Show program to discuss the Chabot Space & Science Center program with the Association of Space Explorers (ASE) to support eliminating the global NEO threat. ASE is working with the United Nations to address this threat and both Rusty and Tom are part of the effort and the Chabot benefit program. During this discussion, both Rusty and Tom went into detail about the NEO threat as well as the characteristics of different kinds of NEOs. They received many questions from listeners regarding the threat, the expenditure, the effort through the United Nations, as well as questions about the role of the American taxpayer in the effort and others around the world. You will want to hear this discussion and if possible, attend the Chabot Space and Science benefit program which is January 13, 2007 in Oakland, California. Many famous guests and astronauts will be at this benefit and the first West Coast showing of Cosmic Collisions, the new immersive full dome planetarium production from the American Museum of Natural History will be shown. To get more information about NEOs and the problem, visit neo.jpl.nasa.gov. Also, www.b612foundation.org and Dr. Steve Ward's website for simulations at http://www.es.ucsc.edu/~ward/. You can make online reservations for the January 13, 2007 Chabot event at www.collectspace.com/events/neo. For additional information, questions, or comments, send your email to drspace@thespaceshow.com. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Fri, 05 Jan 2007 07:26:13 UTC
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David A. Broniatowski, Tuesday, 1-2-06 (55.71MB; download) -- David A. Broniatowski was the guest for this first Space Show program of 2007. Given that David is a PhD student at MIT, we started the interview by asking David for a student's perception of the VSE, NASA, and the private space program. This initial discussion opened up into a wider discussion about students, voting, space issues, professors, careers and much much more. This discussion is a must and absolutely the best way possible to start the year out on The Space Show! I asked David to comment on that part of the recent Dittmar Associates Market Study for Space Exploration report that addresses the VSE for the age group 18-25. Mr. Broniatowski was very familiar with the findings of this recent report and said it was right on target. Next, listener Terry from near Dallas called David and asked him to give us ten things that the youth could do to help make lead us toward becoming a space-faring nation. David began naming his ten items which took us to the other side of the break. Again, a fabulous list, a must listen to part of the show for anyone who wants to know how to reach the 18-25 year olds with the space message. Not only was David's list inspiring, it was to the point addressing very important issues and aspects of space, careers, risks, and much more. We also discussed David's Space 2006 presentation, "Political Sustainability in Space Exploration Architectures." Understanding political sustainability and its importance took us into a discussion about limitations due to technical and engineering issues, the alt.space industry making claims as if there were no technical barriers and how David turned such incidents into gold by explaining the upside of such activities and claims. He said it was all part of the evolutionary process of making real progress in space engineering and technical accomplishments. This interview with David Broniatowski was a powerful way to start 2007. All listeners are encouraged to pay close attention to what David is saying. In fact, I think this show deserves to be heard more than once. You can ask David follow up questions or send him your comments by emailing him at david@mit.edu. In addition, if you want a copy of his Space 2006 paper, email him for a copy or you can email me at drspace@thespaceshow.com. He also has available to send to listeners his Power Point presentation for this paper from Space 2006. If you want a copy of it, send your request directly to him. David Broniatowski will be a repeat guest on The Space Show. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Wed, 03 Jan 2007 07:24:43 UTC
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Tom Olson, Sunday, 12-31-06 (50.25MB; download) -- Tom Olson was the special end of the year guest to bring 2006 on The Space Show to its conclusion. We looked back at 2006 and did much looking forward to examine the space development potential for 2007 and beyond. Tom fielded many listener questions about the NewSpace company business methodologies, focusing on issues that seem to adversely impact the economic development of New Space. This included financing issues, excessive secrecy of many New Space companies, website and rhetoric claims, and more. Tom provided interesting insights into these issues and did a good job in showing how growth and economic development can be impacted by company and industry behavior or market barriers. Tom also brought us current with developments for a new and more influential Colony Fund. You can find out more about this by visiting www.colonyfund.com. He also announced his new space business consulting company, Exodus Consulting Group. Contact Tom for more information about Exodus. This was an action and information packed Space Show. Tom provided a superb conclusion to a good year for The Space Show. You can email Tom Olson with your comments and additional questions at taocfi@gmail.com. You can also send your comments to me at drspace@thespaceshow.com and I will forward them to Tom. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Mon, 01 Jan 2007 19:09:44 UTC
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Jeff Greason, Friday, 12-29-06 (62.78MB; download) -- Jeff Greason, CEO of XCOR Aerospace returned for this special Space Show program. Jeff began the interview with an update on XCOR activities progress over the past year and recent times. XCOR has sustained superb growth and has a mix of products its developing for private customers and NASA. From Rocket Racing League rockets to the suborbital space tourism vehicle, the Xerus Multi-function vehicle, along with rocket engines and fuel piston pumps, XCOR is a leading NewSpace company. Now engaged in several business relationships with NASA and ATK, XCOR has moved forward in 2006 and you will want to hear what Jeff says about the company. We spent considerable time with Jeff talking about the regulatory environment and the final rules recently published by AST. We explored how a regulatory environment impacts business, investment, space flight participants, and company actions. Jeff went into some detail about the process of giving AST input as to what regulations should be issued to facilitate business development, not retard it, while still accomplishing the purpose of the regulation. This is a very interesting and comprehensive discussion. We also talked in detail about composite LOX tanks given the XCOR nonburnite technolgy and questions from listeners. The launch license process with AST was discussed, ITAR was a topic of discussion, as was the informed consent concept and forms the industry will be required to use. Jeff Greason provided us with a good and comprehensive look at many aspects of the suborbital tourism and rocket industry from the point of view of company management. In addition, it was clear to see that while Jeff represents company management, he is totally plugged into the consumers and the regulatory side of things as well. For more information, please visit the XCOR website at www.xcor.com. If you have questions or comments for Jeff Greason, please send them to me at drspace@thespaceshow.com and I will forward them to Jeff. As Jeff said, he is overwhelmed with email and his work load so please be patient if you are expecting a reply email. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Sat, 30 Dec 2006 01:22:05 UTC
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Dr. Burton Lee, Tuesday, 12-26-06 (39.98MB; download) -- Dr. Burton Lee was the guest for this special Space Show program. Dr. Lee successfully guided us through the spaceport world of market studies, economic impact studies, market research and business decisions, and a host of related business, market, and financial issues surrounding space tourism, the making of the space tourism vehicles, and much more. Not only was our discussion interesting and comprehensive, it was most informative about these important subjects and issues. We started the interview with Dr. Lee providing us with a detailed history of the origin of the Southwest Regional Spaceport in southern New Mexico. This spaceport was later renamed Spaceport America. As we learned, Dr. Lee conceived the idea for the spaceport in 1990 as part of the need for a land recovery site for orbital ballistic reentry capsules. Space tourism and launches were not part of the equation or consideration and upon asking Dr. Lee when space tourism came to the forefront, we learned it was when New Mexico was chosen for the X Prize Cup location and Virgin Galactic entered into a relationship with New Mexico to be the anchor tenant for the spaceport. Dr. Lee shared with us many more historical facts that you will want to hear. In response to listener questions, we learned how monies dedicated to seed funding for spaceport development were allocated, we learned about the effort and the need to enter into an agreement with Mexico on over flight, debris, recovery, and other issues. This type of agreement is still needed and now that Mexico has announced the formation of its own national space agency, it is even more important to have such an agreement. We also learned that originally the spaceport was to be much larger and actually regional, extending over to Roswell, into Texas and northern Mexico. In response to a listener set of questions, Dr. Lee talked about state projects offering a return on investment for money its spends and we learned how difficult it is for a state to make ROI determinations in its investment and development expenditures. We also discussed possible spaceport and market dilution given the potential proliferation of spaceports across America and on the international scene. Additional issues were discussed during the interview and you will certainly come away from this program knowing considerably more about these topics than you did before listening to the show. If you have additional comments or questions for Dr. Lee, please email him at Burton.Lee@gmail.com. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Wed, 27 Dec 2006 15:36:42 UTC
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