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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Mary Napier, Friday, 6-2-06 (39.77MB; download) -- Mary Napier was the guest for this Space Show program. Ms. Napier provided us with a brief history of the biotech industry and how it got started, then we began discussing biotech and space commerce. During the program, Ms. Napier referenced several important criteria which can be applied to space commerce in general, not just the biotech industry. We talked about team and management selection, how to talk to the customer, how the customer should be interacting with the company, making the venture as terrestrial looking and valuable as possible and even referring to microgravity for example rather than space. Ms. Napier also discussed the associated risks of a space business, the long term nature of the business and what is appropriate and not appropriate for the venture capital community. We had a good discussion on assumption building and use with reality checks and examples. Mary spoke about using established investment and business analysis tools as a way of gaining credibility with the business plan. She mentioned Gant charts, gap analysis and scenario analysis. She also referenced the use of unit model economics and cash in and cash out tables. This program provides important information about building business plans, tools to be used, reality checks, invests ranging from angels to venture capitalists. You can contact Mary Napier with your comments and questions by using drspace@thespaceshow.com. As soon as I receive comments for her, I will forward them to Mary. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Fri, 02 Jun 2006 20:49:19 UTC
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David Vivancos, Thursday, 6-1-06 (39.98MB; download) -- David Vivancos from Madrid, Spain joined us on The Space Show to discuss nanotechnology, space development, and space tourism. Mr. Vivancos gave us a good introduction and overview for nanotechnology, starting with space but also for other areas as well. For space, we discussed nanotechnology for space launch, propulsion and power, structures and materials, guidance and navigation, electronics and communications, scientific instruments and life support. We also discussed the impacts of nanotechnology for society, how it can be used for peace as well as for weapons. Mr. Vivancos gave us solid time lines as to when we will see nanotechnology showing up in space development. Listeners provided Mr. Vivancos with several interesting questions relating to the broader subject of nanotechnology, not just about space. Mr. Vivancos has two websites for you to visit, www.vivancos.com and www.nanoespacio.com. You can send follow up email comments and questions to David at david@vivancos.com or through me at drspace@thespaceshow.com. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Thu, 01 Jun 2006 20:02:32 UTC
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Dr. Sherry Bell, Tuesday, 5-30-06 (44.85MB; download) -- Dr. Sherry Bell was the guest for this Space Show program. Dr. Bell discussed her area of primary interest, the evolutionary effects that are expected to result from humans living and traveling beyond Earth. In this discussion, she brought up some interesting questions about children being born in space or on a space settlement, the emotional and physical consequences of their being born and brought up off Earth and more. We discussed some of the effects on humans, what changes humans may need to undergo to adapt to long term space settlement, and the research being done on these issues. Dr. Bell talked about the use and application of personality assessment tools for predicting who might be best qualified for space settlement or what such tests might reveal for potential astronauts. One of the tools mentioned was the the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator. As a result of listener questions, our guest addressed sex in space, cooperation among various businesses, national, and international space programs and much more. Dr. Bell spoke at the recent ISDC Conference and her power point presentation, "Evolutionary Psychology and Its Implications for Humans In Space" will be sent to you upon your email request. Direct your request or comments and questions to either DrSherryBell@aol.com or drspace@thespaceshow.com. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Wed, 31 May 2006 06:29:47 UTC
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Matt Allner, Sunday, 5-28-06 (41.94MB; download) -- Matt Allner was the guest for this Space Show program which focused on space education programs at the middle school level. Matt was joined on the program by two of his 6th grade students calling in explaining space education programs from their perspective. Mr. Allner talked about the NASA Explorer School Program, NEEMO, and the NASA Educator Astronaut Program. Mr. Allner explained the various programs, talked about some of the challenges within the school system, and talked about how this programming and specific after school clubs and events motivate the kids to learn science, math, and about space. The students talked being able to have video conferences with the astronauts, to see the Aquarius astronauts and scientists and much more. This program outlines what can be done in public school systems with existing NASA programs for facilitating middle school science, math, and space education. If you have further questions or comments, please send them to mjallner@msn.com. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Mon, 29 May 2006 13:55:06 UTC
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Dr. George Robinson, Friday, 5-26-06 (42.93MB; download) -- Dr. George Robinson was the special guest for this Space Show program. We began the interview talking about space commerce and issues of concern for start-up businesses. Dr. Robinson focused in on protecting intellectual property (IP), even from government workers in specific agencies. This is a must discussion as IP may be the determining value asset for the start-up for investors. We also talked at length about space property rights, even who owns the Moon. We talked in detail about the Outer Space Treaty (OST) and learned that the treaty provisions are not-self-executing. This is very important and means that U.S. businesses can essentially write their own ticket with space commerce and make sure that the way the U.S. passes laws to execute treaty provisions is most favorable to free enterprise and space commerce. It also means that if Russia passes its own laws to execute the treaty provisions for Russia, we could see two very different perspectives and regimes for the OST. Again, don't miss this important discussion. Dr. Robinson talked about the NDA and its enforceability, also about full consent documents. In one of the later segments of the show, we talked about the need for special legislation or regulations for space settlement. This discussion led Dr. Robinson to discuss transhumanism and the fact that humans are not suited for long duration space flight. Given that he believes we are too fragile for the long duration space travel and settlement, mentally, physically, and biologically, he offered alternatives for our development to go off planet. This is a must hear discussion and will be followed up on later this year with Dr. Robinson and other experts in this area. This particular part of the discussion led Dr. Robinson to talk about the Vision for Space Exploration and the fact that we truly need to know the issues and why we are going into space. Again, this is a must hear discussion.
To send your comments or questions to Dr. Robinson, use astrolaw@aol.com or you can go through me at drspace@thespaceshow.com. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Sat, 27 May 2006 06:32:45 UTC
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Dr. Pascal Lee, Tuesday 5-23-06 (41.66MB; download) -- Dr. Pascal Lee returned to The Space Show for this program. We began our discussion with Dr. Lee about Mars and its importance with the VSE. Dr. Lee also explained why the Moon is an important part of realizing the vision to go to Mars. We also spoke about radiation issues for long term space flight to Mars and nuclear electric propulsion for faster transit times to and from Mars. Pascal then spoke to us about the importance of visiting Phobos and the Martian moons, maybe even before going to Mars. You will not want to miss this important part of this interview. Pascal spoke at length about the importance of science and exploration and why the space program is essential to not just our country but to the rest of the world. He also explained the value of the ISS and while he said it may not have lived up to all its expectations, it was still a valuable project in that is allowed us to keep our space production facilities in gear to enable us to do the VSE. In response to listener questions, he spoke about the importance of the alt.space component to the VSE and our future space program. You can ask follow up questions or provide your comments to Dr. Lee at pascal.lee@marsinstitute.info or through me at drspace@thespaceshow.com. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Wed, 24 May 2006 17:16:32 UTC
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Ed Wright, Sunday, 5-21-06 (39.08MB; download) -- Ed Wright returned to The Space Show for a very interesting conversation on many important topics. We started the interview talking about COTS. Ed gave us valuable insights and perspectives to apply to our understanding of the COTS program so don't miss this discussion. We talked extensively about returning to the Moon. Here too, Ed had much to say so don't miss it. Ed talked about the value of the private sector working with the military and the military space plane. He responded to questions about space tourism, commercializing space, how best to get launch rates up, rocket racing and much more. If you have questions or comments for Ed Wright, you can reach him through email at marketing@x-rocket.com or through me at drspace@thespaceshow.com. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Mon, 22 May 2006 04:26:52 UTC
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Lonnie Schorer, Friday, 6-19-06 (42.16MB; download) -- Lonnie Schorer was the special guest for this Space Show program. Ms. Schorer discussed her new book, "Kids To Space" which is published by Apogee Books, but the program evolved into a comprehensive discussion of kids education regarding space and related topics. Lonnie explained how the idea for the book came about, what happened when she began contacting schools and parents to participate in the project, and the contributions by the kids as well as the space experts she consulted with to answer the kids questions. Toward the end of the show, we read some of the statements by the kids regarding their desire to go to space. Their comments are most revealing, even the comments indicating no desire to go to space. The book is superb, organized quite well, and I believe most adults will find the questions and the answers stimulating. This is much more than a kids book and Lonnie has done an incredible job putting this book together. With a forward by Buzz Aldrin, prologues by Sir Arthur C. Clark, Burt Rutan and Neil deGrasse Tyson, you will be in for a journey you will appreciate and you will want to share with your kids and all kids. This book really is a "A Space Traveler's Guide" and Lonnie was able to demonstrate this on today's Space Show. You will not want to miss this program, you will want to share it with your kids and everyone you know. If you have additional comments or questions for Lonnie Schorer or other feedback per her request near the end of the program, please share it with her at LonnieSchorer@aol.com. Remember, you can buy this book and all Apogee Books through The Space Show and One Giant Leap Foundation and receive a tax donation for your purchase amount. Contact me at drspace@thespaceshow.com for details. Don't miss this show or this book! Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Sat, 20 May 2006 03:28:44 UTC
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Robert Zimmerman, Tuesday, 5-16-06 (40.57MB; download) -- Robert Zimmerman returned to The Space Show for this program. Mr. Zimmerman began the discussion with an update on return to flight efforts regarding The Space Shuttle. During this program, Bob spoke a considerable amount about politics and space policy, current events, and related topics. We discussed changes within NASA which are forcing NASA to adopt stronger commercial space positions and projects. You can find out more about Robert Zimmerman at his website, http://members.bellatlantic.net/%7Evze3cxxp/zimbib.htm, and you can email him through his site with your additional comments and questions. As always, you can direct a comment or question to Bob through me at drspace@thespaceshow.com and I will immediately forward it to him. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Wed, 17 May 2006 06:06:59 UTC
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Brian Weeden, Sunday, 5-14-06 (35.44MB; download) -- Capt. Brian Weeden, USAF, was the guest for this special Space Show Mother's Day program. Capt. Weeden joined us from deep inside Cheyenne Mountain in Colorado Springs, CO where he spends his time tracking space debris in the Space Control Center. During this interview, Capt. Weeden talked to us about Cheyenne Mountain, about being on ICBM alert during 911 at Malmstrom Air Force Base in Great Falls, Montana, and the nuts and bolts about space debris in all orbits up to and including GEO. We talked orbital mechanics and its importance, we talked about the military in space and the possibility of weapons in space, and much more. Capt. Weeden suggested that people interested in learning about orbital debris and items in the catalog being tracked that they log onto www.space-track.org and you can access the catalog that his department puts out. You have to create a password but the site access is free. Also, if you have a problem identifying items in the catalog, feel free to send him an email at brian.weeden@gmail.com. You will not want to miss this show and this realistic discussion on many very important and interesting topics. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Mon, 15 May 2006 04:18:08 UTC
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