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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Dr. Mario Acuna, Friday, 11-10-06 (54.52MB; download) -- Dr. Mario Acuna was the guest for this Friday morning Space Show program. We began our discussion by talking about radiation to Mars and on the surface of Mars. This was an in-depth discussion. We eventually broadened the discussion to cosmic rays, solar events throughout the planetary system, shielding, and related topics. We then focused on magnetic fields and discussed them regarding Mars, Earth, Venus, many of the moons in our system, newly discovered planets, all the planets in our system, and our technology to learn about planetary magnetic fields. We discussed planetary science, its funding and the politics about it, plus how to balance the field with that of the human space program. Our discussion switched to human factors necessary to sustain life in a settlement in space, on the Moon, Mars, in Leo, etc. Dr. Acuna spoke with us about extrapolating data from Mars, Venus and other space bodies to better our understanding of Earth and taking care of Earth. We were updated on methane discoveries on Mars, the costs for going to Mars, risk factors, health issues and age and more. This is a fascinating discussion with one of the best planetary scientists in the business. You will not want to miss it. If you have comments or questions for Dr. Acuna, please send them to me at drspace@thespaceshow.com. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Fri, 10 Nov 2006 22:04:51 UTC
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Eckert, Dickman, Walz: Thursday 11-9-06 (35.37MB; download) -- Paul Eckert, Robert Dickman and Carl Walz were the guests for this special program to discuss making the VSE a long-term reality as well as the coming AIAA Dec. 4-6 2nd Space Exploration Conference which will be held in Houston. We started the panel discussion with Bob Dickman explaining why the AIAA has this conference and its role in helping to establish the VSE as a long-term reality for the nation. Paul Eckert of Boeing was next and he went through the conference agenda with us, focusing on the commercial panel and commercial opportunities stemming from the VSE. Carl Walz of NASA spoke with us about public and private partnerships, the NASA Authorization ACT and having a sustained human presence on the moon. The panel fielded questions from listeners including addressing outreach to the general public, ITAR issues, the value of the VSE to a broad based America, private sector involvement including conference panel presentations by Elon Musk and George French re COTS and more. We also discussed the entrepreneurial involvement in the space program and in particular this conference and the VSE. This is a most interesting discussion and I urge those of you that can to attend the coming Houston conference put on by AIAA, sponsored by Boeing and others. You can find out more about the conference and you can register at the AIAA website, http://www.aiaa.org/content.cfm?pageid=230&lumeetingid=1487. If you have follow up questions or comments for the guests, please send them to me at drspace@thespaceshow.com and I will see to it that your question/comment goes to the right person. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Fri, 10 Nov 2006 16:03:29 UTC
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Dr. Tom Matula, Wednesday, 11-8-06 (41.46MB; download) -- Dr. Tom Matula returned to The Space Show for this program. Dr. Matula has a specialty in private spaceports so we began the discussion talking about spaceports in New Mexico and elsewhere. Dr. Matula addressed financing and market issues, political risks, orbital and suborbital destinations, and more. He provided us with a comprehensive analysis of the developing spaceport industry, the markets for the spaceports and the likely timing and commercial success of various spaceports under development or consideration. We then discussed the space ramifications regarding the recent congressional election. As he pointed out, much of the public program involving NASA is seen as a jobs program by members of congress and Tom pointed out the pro NASA members of Congress with a substantial NASA presence in the district. He does not feel that there will be major changes in the public space program. Regarding the private program, he is less sure of this because of the risk element and the desire by some members of Congress now part of the majority party that are bent on regulation. I suspect this is more of a wait and see position. You will want to hear his full comments on this topic. Several listener questions came up regarding political risk, competition with China and India in the space program and the relationship of the private spaceport with the present day federal spaceports. This program discusses many other related topics that you will find most interesting. You can send your comments and questions to Dr. Matula through me at drspace@thespaceshow.com. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Thu, 09 Nov 2006 16:53:37 UTC
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Dr. Wendell Mendell, Tuesday, 11-7-06 (45.41MB; download) -- Dr. Wendell Mendell returned to The Space Show for this program. Dr. Mendell started the discussion looking back over his 40 plus years of being with NASA and discussing how things have changed within the organization and based on my question, with the American public regarding space issues. I asked about his thoughts with the various NASA administrators that he has known and then we turned our attention to the main topic of the evening which focused on changes at NASA based on the VSE. Dr. Mendell went into some detail about the way NASA has changed, evolved and is now focusing on completing the VSE. His discussion is very interesting and revealing. Wendell also talked about Constellation, lunar architecture, and spin-off potential for going to the Moon. Wendell addressed listener questions about energy from space and the Moon, specifically space solar power. In response to my question about developing SSP on the basis of national security, Wendell addressed the issue of needing political leadership to champion such a program and cause. As we learned from Wendell, NASA is listening now, partnering with the private sector and others and has changed its attitude to accomplish the VSE as they know they cannot do it alone. You can ask Dr. Mendell follow up questions or give him your comments by going through me at drspace@thespaceshow.com. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Wed, 08 Nov 2006 17:18:12 UTC
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Manny Pimenta, Sunday, 11-5-06 (39.89MB; download) -- Manny Pimenta returned to The Space Show for this program to discuss his newly created and released DVD, Lunar Explorer. Lunar Explorer is the world's first interactive global model of the Moon available for home PCs. It gives you a realistic visual experience of being on the surface of the Moon and having worked with samples of this program at conferences, I can attest to its high quality and simulated reality. Manny discussed how he got the idea to create the experience and the process he went through to create it as a DVD that works on our home computers. During the show he answered technical and user questions about the program. We also discussed the vision to return to the Moon, how to motivate and inspire people to see the importance of returning to the Moon and much more. In response to listener questions, he addressed issues raised by Professor O'Neill, future lunar habitats, future simulation programs including city and facility building on the Moon and of course Mars. You can find out more about the incredible realistic program by visiting www.lunarexplorer.com. Questions and comments for Manny can be addressed to Manny@LunarExplorer.com. During the program, Manny made an incredibly generous offer to help support The Space Show through sales of the Lunar Explorer DVD. Listen to the program and if you have questions, contact Manny. The Space Show certainly thanks Manny for his offer and appreciates his support of the program. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Mon, 06 Nov 2006 04:50:42 UTC
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Dr. Haym Benaroya, Friday, 11-3-06 (52.99MB; download) -- Professor Haym Benaroya returned for this Space Show program. We began the discussion with Dr. Benaroya updating us on his upcoming conference, the Rutgers Symposium on Lunar Settlement, June 3-8, 2007 in New Brunswick, NJ (www.lunarbase.rutgers.edu). The professor highlighted the keynote speakers and talked about the conference format, goals, and objectives. In the second segment of the interview, we spoke mostly of lunar and space settlement engineering and technology. As a result of listener driven questions, Haym responded to concerns about the Vision and also about how to make space a civilian domain and market, not just a government dominated market between NASA and the DOD. Here, Haym addressed the engineering and technology needed, public-private partnerships that are best suited for this necessary development and more. In the third segment, we discussed the politics of space and the VSE. We discussed the importance of electing people to government that are supportive of the manned space program and our becoming a space-faring society. Dr. Benaroya urged listeners to write letters to their elected representatives, visit them whenever possible, even if you get stuck with a low level staffer in the local district office as they take note of what their voters are interested in and the more of us that make it crystal clear we are interested in space, the more likely they will pay attention to it and be supportive. In this last segment, we also discussed human factors and the fact that there seems to be an almost dark ages going on with the segment of human factors involving sex in space, reproduction and related topics. Examples were cited of the problem and we talked about the real uphill battle for settlement being to expand peoples minds to not be so puritanical in addressing these very important topics. You can send Dr. Benaroya your comments or additional questions and you can find out more about the coming Rutgers Symposium on Lunar Settlements by sending him e-mail at benaroya@email.rci.rutgers.edu. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Sat, 04 Nov 2006 15:27:23 UTC
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Brock, Chilton, & Shields, Thursday, 11-2-06 (39.31MB; download) -- Cathy Shields, Jim Chilton and David Brock were the special guests for this program which discussed how small businesses can work with NASA in supporting the nation's VSE and Partnering with New Orleans which is focused on how to do business with Boeing Space Exploration. This program was most informative as we learned about NASA Small Business Specialist Center Industry Assistance programs, how these programs work with companies such as Boeing, and then how Boeing mentors and works with smaller businesses. For example, Ms. Shields, the new business development director for All Points Logistics, Inc., discussed the opportunity, the process and the requirements from the small business point of view. She also described the changes in their company having been involved with Boeing and the program for a few years. You will want to take note of what she says. Also, Mr. Chilton of Boeing did a superb job of letting us know how Boeing works with these small companies and how it strives to be of assistance in helping them develop their business at all levels. And as Mr. Brock explained, NASA is committed to broadening the opportunities for business participation to all Americans, even one person companies. Listeners and those interested in the program are directed to contact Becky Martin for information at becky.p.martin@boeing.com. For media related questions, please contact Tanya Deason at Tanya.E.Deason-Sharp@boeing.com. To find out more about the NASA part of the program, you are invited to contact David Brock at david.e.brock@nasa.gov. During the discussion, I asked about the qualifying parameters for accepting a small business into this program. The requirements are general including a business and marketing plan and to demonstrate that you know how to market your product. In response to a listener question, the panel was asked about using retired people with rocket and former Moon program expertise in their programs today. Both Mr. Chilton of Boeing and Mr. Brock of NASA said they were utilizing this rich resource and they described some of the 'grey beard" programs in place in the Huntsville area. This is a very interesting and informative program. You will learn about new opportunities for small businesses to participate in the effort to return to the Moon and implement the VSE. These opportunities might be for you and your company. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Fri, 03 Nov 2006 16:26:00 UTC
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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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