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. Harvey Wichman, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2006 (41.45MB; download) -- Dr. Harvey Wichman was the guest for this special Space Show program. As Dr. Wichman is an expert in human factors for space travel, suborbital as well as orbital, plus since he is the director of the Aerospace Psychology Lab at Claremont McKenna College having done various human experiments simulating space flight and cabin condition, we spent a significant amount of time discussing the wide range of factors that can and do impact people in space. Dr. Wichman was superb at breaking down what factors concern suborbital, orbital, and long term space flight. We made comparisons to humans in airplanes and at different altitudes and pressures. We discussed radiation and the impact on men and women. We even delved into the world of the rather "unmentionables" on the radio as we got a graphic description of using a space toilet and treating human waste. We even got a crash course on how vomit in special bags were one to experience space sickness. Dr. Wichman also stressed the importance of minimizing the G-force for humans, especially tourists, both in ascending and descending in space travel.. Pulling more than 2-3 G's was most likely unwise and even risky. He also talked about the importance of making sure space travelers got their money's worth for the trip, suborbital or orbital. He talked about the need to have very reliable cabins so that passengers did not need space suits but if such cabin pressurization systems were not sufficiently reliable and redundant, then he, like other guests, talked about the necessity of using space suits though they will be very uncomfortable and might cause the loss of paying customers. He also said it was very important to have the passengers experience Zero G and not a roller coaster type of Zero G. He mentioned loosely fitting straps or ways to allow the passenger to float free and if for whatever reason the passenger could not return to his seat and strap in prior to reentry, the cabin would be designed with safe zones in it so the passenger could lodge into a safe zone and safely "ride out" the return to Earth. Lots of other interesting design and requirements for humans in space are discussed during this interview so don't miss it. Dr. Wichman is one of the top authorities in the world on these subjects so I know you will want to hear what he has to say, offer, and suggest, especially given his commitment to see space tourism flourish as we become truly space-faring. You can send your questions or comments to Dr. Wichman to me at drspace@thespaceshow.com and I will forward them to him for a prompt reply. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Sun, 05 Feb 2006 19:11:34 UTC
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Rick Sanford, Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2006 (40.42MB; download) -- Rick Sanford was the special Space Show guest for this program. As Director of the Space Initiatives Global Defense, Space & Security Group at Cisco, Systems, Inc., Mr. Sanford brought us squarely into the world of the internet in space. This is a must program for Space Show listeners. Not only does Mr. Sanford discuss cutting edge technology and engineering, he points out the business planning, strategy, development, and methodology behind the engineering and technology development. Do you want to know what makes a vision real and plausible? Listen to Mr. Sanford in this interview! Do you want to know about safety and redundancy in systems, listen to Mr. Sanford in this program! Are you interested in "off the shelf technology" and its use in space? This is the program to hear. Are you a soon to be graduating scientist or engineer and you want to know the path to working for a cutting edge company such as Cisco, tune in this program. Do you want to see how space is global, what it can do for nations around the world, even under developed nations? Well, listen to this program. In fact, Rick Sanford puts forth the case why Cisco is involved in space and what it can do for humanity, obviously the company, but for people everywhere. Mr. Sanford makes the case for space better than most Space Show guests and certainly better than those with NASA and government space program. You will not want to miss our discussion on these issues. Rick Sanford's Space Show interview is as I said, a must listen to program. We even discuss space education and educational concepts - all of which you will want to know about. You can send comments or further questions to Mr. Sanford at rsanford@cisco.com. You can also send your comments to me at drspace@thespaceshow.com and I will forward them to Rick Sanford. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Thu, 02 Feb 2006 05:30:12 UTC
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Dr. Paul Hardersen, Tuesday, 1-31-06 (40.83MB; download) -- Dr. Paul Hardersen what the guest for this special Friday morning Space Show program. We began our discussion by inquiring about the observatory that is at the University of North Dakota, the plans for remodeling it, what it will be able to do and the opportunities it will afford students, and the fund raising campaigns designed to support the program. We then switched topics to asteroids, one of the areas of special interest and expertise for Dr. Hardersen. Our discussion was wide ranging from robotic exploitation of the asteroids to the space transportation needed to get to and from an asteroid. We talked about nickel and metal as well as platinum metals, mining, transmission delays even to the Moon and how such delays can adversely impact even lunar robotics. We also discussed the architecture being used for RTM and the VSE, the politics of the VSE, and the need for a manned program versus just a robotic program. Dr. Hardersen also discussed the politics of federal budget allocations for scientific research projects and how projects get prioritized. In response to a listener question, Dr. Hardersen even talked about the publish or perish mentality at universities throughout the country. Both Dr. Hardersen and I spoke about the UND Department of Space Studies, how to apply to the program, the fields of study within the program, and the general admission requirements. You can send Dr. Hardersen follow up questions or comments at Hardersen@space.edu or you can do so through me at drspace@thespaceshow.com. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Wed, 01 Feb 2006 02:40:35 UTC
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Virgiliu Pop, Sunday, 1-29-06 (38.74MB; download) -- Virgiliu Pop returned to The Space Show for this special program discussing his new boo, "Unreal Estate" about the men and women who have and are selling the Moon and other cosmic real estate. Mr. Pop has done stellar research on this topic and his book is extremely informative and interesting. Many of the characters in the book are hilarious to read about and listening to Virgiliu talk about them on the show was a great experience. You will find the stores he tells to be compelling, the legal augments as to why one cannot on space real estate to be illuminating, and the entire discussion to be not only unique but very special. You can buy Mr. Pop's book through his online publisher, www.lulu.com. Just search for the title. Also, if you want to email Mr. Pop, you will find his email address in the book. You can also buy the book as an e-book, paperback, or hardback. Mr. Pop's website it www.virgiliu.com. You can also submit your comments and questions to Virgil through me at drspace@thespaceshow.com. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Mon, 30 Jan 2006 03:31:58 UTC
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Rand Simberg, Thursday, 1-26-06 (39.63MB; download) -- Rand Simberg returned for this Space Show program. As always, Rand is full of current information, important insights, realistic and grounded perspectives and a real treat to have as a gues on the program. We discussed the RTM program, its benefits and flaws, architecture, heavy lift, costs, economics, and future. We also heard Rand's preferred way of returning to the Moon so listen in to hear the differences! With questions from listeners as well as from me, Mr. Simberg spoke with us about NASA, alt.space and its companies, suborbital and orbital space tourism, the ISS, FAA regulations, safety, due diligence on the rocket companies, and the pubic's overall interest or lack thereof in the general space program and the VSE. We also spoke about Rand's blog, Transterrestrial Musings, http://www.transterrestrial.com/. He covers many topics on his blog, not just space, but his space insights are superb. Anyyone can post a respone or reply to an article but only Rand and Dr. Sam Dinkin write articles for the blog. Listening to this program will bring you current on many issues, space policy and economics, and even the proposed merger with Lockmart and Boeing for the Delta and Atlas launchers. Did you know for example that if the merger goes through, we might see the demise of the Delta? Listening to this program will provide you with all sorts of interesting space and related information and Rand is as always superb at giving us updates and useful, realistic information. You can contact Rand Simberg through his blog (the email address on the blog site is simberg@transterrestrial.com. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Thu, 26 Jan 2006 23:33:06 UTC
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Robert Zimmerman, Tuesday, 1-24-06 (41.65MB; download) -- Robert Zimmerman returned as the guest for this Space Show program. We began the interview with Robert discussing the new proposed FAA regulations for space travel and flight. The regs can be found at www.faa.gov. The final date for them to become law is in June so if you want to comment on the proposed regs, now is the time to do it. In the discussion, Robert was critical of the regs from the perspective of taking away freedom from Americans by having the government act as the source of standards for safety and everything else. Heated discussions followed with listeners calling to talk to Robert, especially regarding the subject of medical standards for those wanting to take a trip to suboribtal space. After discussing the proposed regulations, Robert also talked about manned versus science missions within NASA and JPL and said it was a lie for scientists to blame problems regarding the scientific missions on funding and program cuts favoring manned missions over science missions. He went into some detail on this explanation and you will want to hear what he has to say about this issue. In his closing comments for the program, Robert returned to the theme of freedom, opposing government regulations for space flight and claiming that we need to be observant and supervisory over the government to minimize the control and regulation of this industry. Many related issues came up during this show, including changes in the American society, trading freedom for government security and more. You can find out more about Robert Zimmerman by visiting his website at http://members.bellatlantic.net/~vze3cxxp/zimbib.htm. You can also e-mail him through this site with your additional comments and questions, or you can send comments and questions to me at drspace@thespaceshow.com and I will forward them to him. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Wed, 25 Jan 2006 07:12:24 UTC
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Dr. Harvey Willenberg, Sunday, 1-22-06 (42.37MB; download) -- Dr. Harvey Willenberg returned to The Space Show for this special program focusing on space for energy uses, HE3, fusion, nuclear power, fossil fuels, space solar power and more. Dr. Willenberg does a superb job discussing these topics from the perspectives of science (physics) breakeven analysis, engineering breakeven analysis, and the economic breakeven analysis, then blending them all together for a sane energy program. We had questions on fusion, HE3, alternative energy, energy from space, the politics of space energy and much more. This is certainly a must listen to program as it addresses some of the most important issues we face today here on Earth as well as for space development. I cannot stress the importance and the quality of this program and Dr. Willenberg's insight and tutorial. You can send comments or questions to Dr. Willenberg through me at drspace@thespaceshow.com and I will forward them to Dr. Willenberg. Please share your feedback on Dr. Willenberg's comments with both Dr. Willenberg and me. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Mon, 23 Jan 2006 02:04:12 UTC
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Dr. Loren Acton, Friday, 1-20-06 (40.22MB; download) -- Loren Acton, Research Professor of Physics in the Dept. of Physics at Montana State University, was the guest for this Space Show program. Dr. Acton was a payload specialist on Challenger 8 so after a brief discussion regarding his membership in the American Association for the Advancement of Science and the intelligent design subject, we discussed what it was like being an astronaut. We covered lots of topics from training, to space sickness, his mission and research, transformative experiences, looking back at Earth, being able to tell others about the experience, and more. We also talked about solar research, what it is, how important it is, solar radiation in space, on the Moon, and here on Earth. Dr. Acton spoke extensively about the human spirit for manned space flight and why it was so important. Also, how to teach and convey this importance to people of all ages, especially in our schools. He then separated scientific missions from the manned missions and nurturing the human spirit. This is an extremely important conversation and you will not want to miss it! We also discussed going back to the Moon, how NASA is doing it, NASA administration, public space programs, the budget, and politics, plus the importance of space tourism and private space commerce. This is a program you will not want to miss. For follow up questions or comments to Dr. Acton, please send them to drspace@thespaceshow.com and I will forward them to him. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Sun, 22 Jan 2006 16:41:23 UTC
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Alan Lawrie, Thursday, 1-19-06 (43.23MB; download) -- Alan Lawrie, author of "Saturn," was the guest for this special Space show program. We began the interview by asking Mr. Lawrie why he had an interest in the Saturn V rocket. For many of us, the answer does not come as a surprise given our having grown up in the Saturn V space era. Mr. Lawrie then took us through many of the Saturn V components, manufacturing processes, transportation to Florida, safety, quality control, redundancy, etc. We talked about lessons learned for the modern day rockets, suborbital space tourism, and more. The DVD in the back of the books has seldom seen films and news clips of the Saturn V, plus an audio segment that will most likely disturb your neighbors if you crank the volume up all the way! Alan Lawrie knows the ins and outs of the Saturn V, its components, all its missions, everything you could ever dream of with this amazing rocket. What you won't like hearing is how the material is being archived, if one can call it that. We are at risking of losing valuable information and material for one of the greatest tools of modern man that has definitely changed humanity for the best. You can ask follow up questions or provide comments to Alan through me at drspace@thespaceshow.com and I will be sure to forward them him. Buy the book from Apogee Books. This is one of the best reads you will have in the space world this year. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Thu, 19 Jan 2006 23:25:16 UTC
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Rod Pyle, Wednesday, 1-18-06 (38.74MB; download) -- Rod Pyle, author of "Destination Moon: The Apollo Missions in the Astronauts' Own Words," was the guest for this Space Show program. Mr. Pyle discussed the views of the Apollo program and our current space program with many of the Apollo era astronauts and Moon walkers. We discussed their comments, thoughts, recommendations, etc. on air. Mr. Pyle also talked about others involved in the Apollo program, not just astronauts. For example, Chris Kraft and Gene Krantz. Rod spoke about the futuristic comments by Alan Bean, most of which seem to be very true today. As Rod Pyle is involved as a write, director, and producer for various TV programs, we spoke to him about getting space related projects on television. You will find his comments very interesting, especially when he tells us the programming subject that is easiest to get on television! You will not want to miss this program. If you have follow up questions or comments for Rod Pyle, please send them to me at drspace@thespaceshow.com and I will forward them to him. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Thu, 19 Jan 2006 16:02:15 UTC
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