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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Alan Boyle, Friday, 3-24-06 (38.90MB; download) -- Alan Boyle returned to The Space Show today to discuss many important news and space developments. We started the discussion with perspectives on what was then the upcoming SpaceX Falcon 1 launch which unfortunately turned unsuccessful later in the day. Alan also talked about space reporting journalism, MSNBC science and space reporting, and his recent visit to the Blue Origins headquarters near Kent, Washington. Alan spoke about the NASA COTS program, the COTS participants, why there needs to be completion of the ISS with additional shuttle flights, and more. We discussed the politics of the VSE, space attitudes of congress and the American people, NASA's latest snags and even the ongoing search for water and life prompted by the amazing Cassini photography and mission around Enceladus. Alan gave us his opinion on suborbital space flight and says he is ready to go, at least at this point but he would clearly pick and choose the vehicle carefully, doing lots of due diligence which he explained on air. Alan Boyle invites feedback from listeners from this show today, but also from his MSNB reporting. The direct link to the MSNBC space pages is www.space.msnbc.com. He also writes a blog which you will find on this website with a direct link to commenting on his blog comments. You can email him with your additional comments or questions at alanboyle@msnbc.com. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Sat, 25 Mar 2006 06:48:42 UTC
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Robert Zimmerman, Wednesday, 3-22-06 (40.21MB; download) -- Robert Zimmerman returned for this Space Show program. We began the interview with Robert updating us on the latest Falcon I launch plans with SpaceX. We then got into a management issue discussion with SpaceX compared to NASA and other companies. Robert talked about Hubble, mentioned his new book on Hubble, we talked about negative and positive journalism and fear, both with the Iraqi war as well as the space program. Robert updated us on what to watch for re the shuttle returning to flight, the vision program and more. He also commented on a listener question concerning the supposed diversion of science programming dollars to the vision program which Robert says is not happening. Instead, he blamed the diversion on cost overruns with the James Webb telescope. Many other current, historical and important space issues were discussed on this program. You can also send additional comments or questions to Robert Zimmerman through me at drspace@thespaceshow.com. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Thu, 23 Mar 2006 06:59:48 UTC
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Dr. John Pojman, Tuesday, 3-21-06 (41.39MB; download) -- Dr. John Pojman was the guest for this Space Show program. Dr. Pojman discussed materials and microgravity experiments on the ISS plus the general state of science on the ISS. We also discussed the field of chemistry and its relationship to space. He described "frontal polymerization" which is a reaction that makes plastics or composites propagate as affected by micro gravity. We discussed students and their work in the field, the future of studying chemistry for students and for their role in space development. We also talked about chemistry as required for lunar and Martian settlement and the current state of our development in these fields. This is a very informative show covering new ground for The Space Show. You can learn more about Dr. Pojman and his work by visiting his website, www.pojman.com. You can email comments or questions to him at john@pojman.com. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Wed, 22 Mar 2006 07:11:12 UTC
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Dr. Vadim Rygalov, Sunday, 3-19-06 (53.18MB; download) -- Dr. Vadim Rygalov was the special guest for this two hour Space Show program. Dr. Rygalov began the interview with a discussion about psychological and isolation problems faced by Soviet cosmonauts in long term space flight. Long term space flight was defined as anything over 3-5 months in duration. Less than that is considered short term space flight. Furthermore, Dr. Rygalov characterized six phases of psychological status for cosmonauts/astronauts. Phase 1 was termed the acute stage and was approximately 2-3 months. Phase 2 occurs about 3-5 months in space and is the intermediate phase or the mind state with peak performance. Phase 3 is a psychological state taking place from 5-7 months in space with general deterioration in performance, mood, etc. It can last up to 9 month of space travel. Phase 4 is the state where now external psychological support is needed and essential. Phase 5 happens about three weeks before the mission ends when the astronaut/cosmonaut realizes that the mission end is near and tries to excel at finishing everything that has not been completed. There is also a Phase 6 which has to do with the after effects of these phases and the recovery needed back on Earth. Dr. Rygalov spends considerable time discussing each of these stages and answering listener questions. In addition, many questions were asked him about gender differences in space, in the Russian program versus the NASA program, the non-Russian gender research, violence and aggressiveness among space crews, and more. He told us new or seldom heard stories about several Soviet incidents in space with both short and long term flights regarding psychological and mental problems. During his discussion, he talked about other human space factors and the rate of incidence of problems, especially space sickness. Solutions to these problems were discussed or the need for additional research was stressed. We also talked about the difference between a lunar colony and the Mars mission given that on the Moon, its only a few days from Earth and the settler can still see the Earth and that is a significant help in maintaining our connection to Earth. You can contact Dr. Rygalov with your comments or questions by using his UND email address which is vrygalov@space.edu. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Mon, 20 Mar 2006 02:55:48 UTC
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Dr. Madhu Thangavelu, Friday 3-17-06 (40.76MB; download) -- Dr. Madhu Thangavelu returned as guest for this Space Show program. We began our discussion with Dr. Thangavelu in-depth analysis of the proposal to send people back to the Moon and the ESAS Report. Our guest outline both the good and the bad, the most important and what has been omitted in the RTM discussion. He especially focused on what to do once we get back to the Moon. We also discussed his views on space tourism and you will find his comments on suborbital and orbital tourism to be illuminating and interesting. We discussed the architecture being planned for RTM and much more. In the last segment of the interview, Dr. Thangavelu talked about USC programs in space and space business. There are many opportunities as he pointed out so listeners interested in learning and participating in academic programs will find this portion of the interview to be very important. Listeners are urged to visit the following USC related websites: http://astronautics.usc.edu and http://www.usc.edu/org/techalliance/Space2006_home.htm for information on a coming USC commercial space forum. You can send your comments or questions to Dr. Thangavelu at thangavelu-girardey@cox.net. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Sat, 18 Mar 2006 05:55:55 UTC
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Dr. Lee Valentine, Tuesday, 3-14-06 (43.95MB; download) -- Dr. Lee Valentine returned to The Space Show for this program. We discussed many subjects including the Space Studies Institute (www.ssi.org), closed system environments for lunar and space settlements/habitats, asteroid deflection and planetary defense, to space investing with the entrepreneurial companies and other commercial space business ventures. Dr. Valentine spoke in some detail about planetary defense, the gravity tractor, and even the Planetary Defense Conference which will be held next year. We also spent a considerable amount of time on the first segment addressing closed environmental systems for the coming space habitats. During this program, Dr. Valentine expressed his optimism regarding the future of the private sector developing space resources and lowering launch costs and we both agreed upon the important contribution being made by the entrepreneurial companies, even those that in the end may not be successful in their ventures. You can contact Dr. Valentine with your comments or questions through me at drspace@thespaceshow.com or directly at info@ssi.org. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Wed, 15 Mar 2006 21:45:31 UTC
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Eric Lerner, Sunday, 3-12-06 (37.73MB; download) -- Eric Lerner was the special guest for this Space Show program. Mr. Lerner discussed in detail Focus Fusion which is also Dense Plasma Focus (DPF). Not only did we discuss the relevance of this for us all here on Earth, but for space travel and transportation as well. This program is a continuation in our ongoing discussion of fusion and I must say, Mr. Lerner's approach and what he is doing sounds very plausible and exciting. To find out more, visit www.lawrencevilleplasmaphysics.com and also http://www.focusfusion.org/. At the Focus Fusion site, you will find a detailed description of the research, the hydrogen and boron fuel usage, diagrams and more. The plan is to work toward scientific feasibility in about three years, then engineering development in another three years and then in the seventh year t have a working prototype in place for commercial demonstration purposes. I urge listeners to visit the two sites discussed by Mr. Lerner and to listen to this program as it will put an entirely new light on our ongoing fusion discussions, the use of HE3 from the Moon for fusion and the continued development and expenditures for the large Tokomak reactors. You can contact Mr. Lerner with your questions and comments by emailing him at elerner@igc.org. Also, consider joining the Focus Fusion Society explained on his website. I believe this effort deserves not only our attention but our support. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Mon, 13 Mar 2006 03:35:27 UTC
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Dr. Jim Pass, Tuesday, 3-7-06 (40.27MB; download) -- Dr. Jim Pass was the guest for this Space Show program. Dr. Pass brings to our attention his unique area of special interest which is astrosociology. You can learn much more about this discipline at this website, www.astrosociology.com. Jim explained astrosociology during the show, talked about how to get more people interested in the sociology community and about the rapid growth the field is having in segments of the space community. He explained how the study of astrosociology is distinguished from modern day pop culture ET reporting and mythology and is a growing field within the social sciences. We also talked about astrobiology, space culture, the culture of the VSE, and the social consequences of workings in the space community, specifically engineers. We talked about the culture of lunar and Mars settlements, crews, and policy makers as their culture fits into the astrosociology social science field. Dr. Pass invited listeners to not only visit his website, but to contribute to the literature as explained on his site and to sign up for his newsletter either by becoming a member or supporter of his astrosociology work. Since the last time Dr. Pass was on the program in mid-2005, astrosociology has experienced rapid growth and acceptance within the space community. For example, Dr. Pass presented at the prestigious STAIF Conference earlier this year in New Mexico and has several important AIAA presentations planned and completed. He is also on the editorial review board for the professional journal, Astropolitics. You can email your questions or comments to Dr. Pass at jpass@astrosociology.com.
Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Wed, 08 Mar 2006 04:41:18 UTC
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Father George Coyne, Sunday, March 5, 2006 (28.49MB; download) -- Father George Coyne was the special guest for this Space Show program. WE began the interview by finding out astronomy and the Catholic church, why their interest, its origins, and their observatory in Italy as well as in Tucson. I personally found the history and origins to be fascinating, going back to the need to make adjustments in the calendar. You will certainly want to hear this discussion. We then shifted focus and talked about telescopes, not just in Tucson, but worldwide. As a result of a listener question, Father Coyne explained adaptive optics and compared a state of the art adaptive optics telescope with the Hubble. The best here on Earth is about 98% efficient! He also talked about the national observatory system and the new rise in private funding for observatory projects, including the one being developed on Mt. Graham near Tucson. The discussion then shifted again to science and math teaching in the United States and intelligent design. Father Coyne's explanation of why intelligent design should not be taught in the schools or confused with science is the best I've heard. Listen to it! From this discussion, we addressed the subject of contradictions with the science and religious or spiritual world, as well as our spiritual connection to outer space. Here again, Father Coyne shined like a bright light in explaining how science and religion support one another and in explaining the magnificent draw that many of us have to space enabling us to understand just how powerful our connection and place in the cosmos really is. You will not want to miss this show. You can send follow up email comments and questions to Father Coyne through me at drspace@thespaceshow.com. I will immediately forward your notes to him. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Mon, 06 Mar 2006 03:30:17 UTC
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Dr. Jeff Bell, Tuesday, 2-28-06 (52.66MB; download) -- Dr. Jeff Bell was the guest for this special two hour Space Show program. Dr. Bell began the interview explaining his background in the pro-space community dating back to L5. He explained what happened that took him away from this community, why he is returning but also how he is returning to the community. Dr. Bell clearly explains why he is skeptical and has safety concerns regarding many of the companies making up alt.space and the pro-space community. Both as part of his interview comments and in response to a listener question, Dr. Bell explains why it is so challenging and costly to access space and what the relevance is of this problem. He spoke about NASA, ending the Shuttle and the ISS programs and why they should be shut down, we talked about COTS, the RTM architecture, the VSE and just about everything you can think of. He explained why he remains skeptical and doubtful about space and lunar solar power, HE3 and other forms of space energy. He finds the idea of rocket racing exciting but is concerned about safety for those in the stands viewing the event given the general track record and potential explosiveness of rockets. As a result of a comment and question by Bronx listener, Dr. Bell tells us how to apply critical thinking, what to look for and how to read an article or news story on space news or alt.space companies. Dr. Bell even got in some comments about his thoughts on SETI and the possible discovery of Earth-like planets. You can send comments or questions to Dr. Bell through me at drspace@thespaceshow.com and I will immediately forward them to him. For more about Dr. Bell, make sure you become a regular reader of his opinion pieces at www.spacedaily.com. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Wed, 01 Mar 2006 16:10:05 UTC
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