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. Paul Eckert, Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2005 (45.72MB; download) -- Dr. Paul Eckert was the guest for this Space Show program. We discussed many aspects of plausible lunar commerce and Dr. Eckert's work with the Boeing Lunar Commerce Working Group. We focused on using the Moon for energy for both in space activities and for use here on Earth, especially solar power. However, other forms of possible energy forms and uses were discussed, especially with listener questions, and you will certainly want to hear Dr. Eckert's responses to these inquiries. We also talked about the importance of robotics, especially from the commercial point of view, commercial media applications, commerce on the International Space Station, risk reduction as a challenge, the national VSE, and more. This is a hard hitting, factual show that I put in the "must listen to" category. If you have questions or comments for Dr. Eckert, please send them to him in care of me at drspace@thespaceshow.com and I will make sure they are forwarded. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Wed, 14 Dec 2005 15:52:31 UTC
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Dr. Craig McLaughlin, Sunday, 12-11-05 (39.28MB; download) -- Dr. Craig McLaughlin was the guest for this Space Show program. Dr. McLaughlin brought Space Show listeners into the world of orbital mechanics and design from the very basics to formation flying of satellites. This program provides a comprehensive discussion on space navigations, orbital issues, suborbital issues, formation flying and why, commercial opportunities derived from formation satellite flying, plus a host of related topics. For listeners wanting more information on this subject, Dr. McLaughlin recommends the book, "Understanding Space" by Jerry Sellers. In addition visit his UND website for his email address and information about his UND classes, either for credit or for audit. Visit www.space.edu and select the option for "faculty." For additional contact and comment, you can email him at craigm@space.edu. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Mon, 12 Dec 2005 02:08:36 UTC
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Space Property Rights Legal Panel, Dec. 6, 2005 (48.83MB; download) -- This Space Show program featured the first ever Space Property Rights Legal Panel with Wayne White, Rosanna Sattler, Jim Dunstan, and Berin Michael Szoka. The panel began this intensive and comprehensive space property rights discussion with a basic introduction to the issue of space property rights, focusing on the Outer Space Treaty along with the other U.N. treaties impacting and helping to create the existing property rights regime. This is an in-depth discussion you will not want to miss. The panel also fielded numerous listener questions concerning possible space law issues, from what we do if aliens claim asteroids, Titan, or Mars and don';t recognize our law (a most surprising answer followed from our panel members), to issues of suborbital international point to point space flight and domestic suborbital point to point space flight. Listeners also inquired about L1 regional space control as a property rights issue and much more. Issues about lunar resource discoveries were addressed, especially from the point of view what the U.S. might be obliged to share with the global community. This issues was addressed from both the perspective a government mission and a privately funded mission, including doing remote sensing and surveying from orbit by a private company. We also talked about space access and property rights as an entitlement with the government and the UN blocking people from this entitlement. The issue of the entire space property rights discussion being premature came up given the economic reality of our not being able to get to the Moon at this time, let alone leave Earth in an economic fashion. The premise of this question being put the property rights discussion on hold until its relevant. To conclude the panel discussion, each panel member made a summary statement and offered us a his or her view as to what needs to be done next to move the cause of space property rights forward.
To facilitate questions and comments for the panel members, you are welcome to send any and all comments to me at drspace@thespaceshow.com. If you target a question or comment to a specific panel member, I will forward your email to that panel member. If you comment or question is not targeted to any one person, I will send it to all four panel members. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Wed, 07 Dec 2005 15:53:06 UTC
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Dr. Kevin Grazier, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2005 (34.18MB; download) -- Dr. Kevin Grazier earned B.S. degrees in computer science and geology from Purdue University, and a B.S. in physics from Oakland University. He earned his M.S. in physics from Purdue, and then went to UCLA to do his doctoral research in planetary physics, performing long-term large-scale computer simulations of early Solar System evolution. He currently works at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in Pasadena, CA, and holds the duel titles of Investigation Scientist and Science Planning Engineer for the Cassini/Huygens Mission to Saturn and Titan. At JPL he has written mission planning and analysis software that won both JPL- and NASA-wide awards. Dr. Grazier also continues research involving computer simulations of Solar System dynamics, evolution, and chaos with collaborators at UCLA, Los Alamos National Laboratory, the University of Auckland, Purdue University, and the Space Science Institute. He also serves on a NASA educational product review panel. In addition to his JPL duties, Dr. Grazier teaches classes in basic astronomy, planetary science, cosmology, and the search for extraterrestrial life at both UCLA and Santa Monica College. He is also a planetarium lecturer at LA’s famed Griffith Observatory. On a lighter note, Dr. Grazier is currently the Science Advisor for both the PBS animated series The Zula Patrol and the SciFi Channel series Battlestar Galactica.
Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Mon, 05 Dec 2005 02:47:00 UTC
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Dr. Phil Chapman, Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2005 (43.53MB; download) -- Dr. Phil Chapman returned to The Space Show for this program. Dr. Chapman's interview started off with some tough questions about engineering and design of the t/Space CVX vehicle and program, plus the usefulness of finishing the ISS or doing anything useful with it. Multiple technical questions were asked and Dr. Chapman handled them all in very good fashion. You will find his responses and the information provided important and I urge you to listen to what he has to say. We also talked about issues pertaining to so little progress having been made in human spaceflight for the past 30 years, issues surrounding the Vision for Space Exploration and what might be needed in US laws to facilitate it, including changes in ITAR, property rights regimes, and more. Dr. Chapman puts forth some good ideas on how to come up with workable solutions to these problems and not always through laws or regulations. Phil was asked about the effectiveness of space advocacy groups in shaping US space policy and he not only addressed this question historically but brought us up to date with advocacy groups and the VSE. Phil spoke about NASA and how it is responding to the need to develop a good plan for the VSE and also how NASA responds to and works with the private sector. Dr. Chapman also spoke about the private sector, both in terms of companies that t/Space works with and the fact that there is competition in this arena and the competition is a good thing. Listeners can contact Dr. Phil Chapman with questions or comments by sending your notes through me at drspace@thespaceshow.com. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Wed, 30 Nov 2005 15:30:14 UTC
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Ed Buckbee, Monday, Nov. 28, 2005 (43.27MB; download) -- Ed Buckbee was the guest for this special Space Show program. We began the interview with Ed updating us as to new developments not included in his recently published book, "The Real Space Cowboys." In response to questions, Ed expanded the definition of a space cowboy to include those that worked behind the scenes to make the early astronaut flights possible. When asked if the Chinese and Russians were also space cowboys, you will be surprised at his answer. Ed described the program Greybeard, Inc. which refers to NASA Administrator Mike Griffin calling upon retired personnel to help facilitated the VSE and RTM programs. Ed's update on this program was most interesting. We also spoke at length about the Chinese space program, also space camp in the United States and outside the United States, simulator training, especially as carried out in the early days of the space program by Neil Armstrong. Ed talked quite a bit about the German scientists that came over to the United States after WWII to develop our rocket program, especially Von Braun. In response to a series of questions, Ed was asked about the group that went to the then Soviet Union. This led to a discussion about the differences in American and Soviet space programs, the reasons for those differences, and more. Ed also said that only eight of the original German rocket scientists were still alive in the United States. Ed also talked about the differences in the early space program and now, highlighting how more manual controls and checks were made to assure program safety and successful operations wherein today more and more is computerized. This created quite a discussion and exchange with several listeners on the value of the old ways before relying so much on computers. This part of the discussion was then followed by Ed talking about the development and basics of both the shuttle program and the ISS. Mr. Buckbee also described in some detail the VSE and the politics behind it, stressing how it has to be able to survive various political administrations. Listeners can find out more about Ed, his book signing schedule and his work with the astronauts by visiting his website, www.air-space.com. He can be reached by email at buckbee@air-space.com. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Tue, 29 Nov 2005 07:56:05 UTC
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Dennis Wingo, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2005 (40.45MB; download) -- Dennis Wingo returned to The Space Show for this program. We discussed on orbit construction and its economics, its applications, and how to do it profitably with the private sector. We also discussed heavy lift, its application with the Vision regarding returning to the Moon and going on to Mars. Dennis also brought to our attention new developments and discoveries on the Moon regarding the findings and conclusions as stated in his recent book, "Moonrush. " Mr. Wingo stressed the need for visionary capitalists for developing segments of the space private sector. We spoke about platinum based minerals, mining platinum on the Moon as compared to here on Earth and the economics of doing so on the Moon or on a near Earth asteroid. We spoke about space solar power, lunar based solar power and the need for more fusion development here on Earth and in space. Dennis mentioned the importance of ITER and the coalition to work on fusion reactors. He also addressed the subject of helium 3 and its use now and in the future on Earth. Dennis mentioned that he had formed a new company which we will be hearing more about soon. Dennis concluded the interview with his thoughts and comments on space tourism, 2006 and the year ahead, and a look back at 2005. Listeners can contact Dennis through me at drspace@thespaceshow.com. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Mon, 28 Nov 2005 02:23:01 UTC
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Keay Davidson, Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2005 (54.68MB; download) -- Keay Davidson was the guest for this special two hour Space Show program. Mr. Davidson talked to us about science reporting, the qualifications for doing it, the perspective needed, the short comings, the advantages, the problems. It was an enlightening discussion that I believe all of you will appreciate. We also talked about his interest in space dating back to the L5 days. Keay then explained to us why he has become cynical (he attributes it to getting older, growing up, and a changing world view) about space, etc. You will find this to be a frustrating yet important discussion. Keay is not really part of the space advocate world yet he does follow space, he has lots to say about NASA, much of it with humor, and he tells our advocate community what many in the general population think and that is that problems here on Earth need addressing first and space is not the path to those fixes. He says this is so and anyone who studies history will see what he is talking about. Our discussion went into science in general, his thoughts on the need to control and regulate science and technology and that it is not the panacea that many think it is or will be. This brought us to a discussion of science and Thomas Kuhn and his theories given Keay is working on a Kuhn biography. I believe its important that we know about Kuhn so I found this part of our discussion to be most interesting. We also got in some discussion points on Intelligent Design and science education in schools. I urge you to listen to this show and to see what you can learn from it. Its an opportunity to hear what many outside the space advocate world think and how they view space development, public or private. It also shows us that for the most part, there is no distinction between public or private space development in the eyes and views of the general public. Mr. Davidson is happy to receive your email comments and questions but requests you are writing to him based on his appearance on The Space Show as this will enable him to put your comments in the proper context given the amount of public email he gets in response to his articles and his biographies. His email address is KDavidson@sfchronicle.com. Listeners can also write to Keay through me at drspace@thespaceshow.com. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Wed, 23 Nov 2005 15:28:31 UTC
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Irene Schneider, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2005 (40.44MB; download) -- Ms. Irene Schneider was the guest for this Space Show program. We focused the interview on radiation issues regarding the human exploration of Mars. As part of this discussion, space radiation in general was discussed in some detail, starting in LEO, going to the Moon, staying on the Moon, Mars, settling on Mars, and elsewhere in space. We also talked about what makes a planet habitable and Ms. Schneider's thesis research topic which addresses the evolution Mars as a habitable climate and place for some sort of biological life to have existed in the past. The issue of microbial life on Mars today was also discussed though the answer is still not clear. Ms. Schneider was asked questions about space suit properties for LEO, the Moon, and Mars, and she explained the unique needs of each environment as to radiation and also dust. Irene also hypothesized why Mars is so popular in our culture and such a large attraction for us here on Earth. This is a fast moving, exciting, and informative show that you will want to hear over and over again. If you would like to ask follow up questions of Ms. Schneider or send her a comment, please do so through me at drspace@thespaceshow.com. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Mon, 21 Nov 2005 03:55:24 UTC
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Charles Pooley, Wednesday Nov. 16, 2005 (43.30MB; download) -- Charles Pooley was the guest for this Space Show program. Mr. Pooley discussed his company, Microlaunchers, and also the subject of microlaunch vehicles, i.e., starting small and growing to larger and more successful launch vehicles. He points out that starting out in the rocket business by making large rockets has a track record leading to failure. Mr. Pooley's approach is to start small, with 1 lb. satellites or cubesats, launching a total payload of 8 lbs. to LEO. In response to questions, he describes the usefulness of an 8lb payload, even states what such a small payload could do on the Moon. Mr. Pooley also believes the microlaunchers will open up various economic markets which do not exist at this time and expand others such as the space burial market. Mr. Pooley described his own business plan and approach, his need for angel or investor financing, and what his path will be to establish Microlaunchers as a successful economic venture. To find out more about microlaunchers, his company, Microlaunchers, and the value of starting small, visit www.microlaunchers.com. Mr. Pooley's contact information is available on his website. You can also send him e-mail at ckpooley@sbcglobal.net. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Thu, 17 Nov 2005 06:57:17 UTC
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