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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Tim Ventura, June 27, 2005 (54.17MB; download) -- Tim Ventura, CEO of American Antigravity, was the guest for this special Space Show program. Mr. Ventura's specialty is antigravity research and making sure that American Antigravity serves as a community and web based resource for antigravity and gravity modification research. During this program, we discussed the prospects of antigravity research resulting in tangible methods to allow a different quality of space access than what we now have with rockets. Mr. Ventura discussed the leading antigravity research projects, the history of antigravity research including the antigravity mythology and claims, he talked about the work of Podkletnov, Searl, and others. We also talked about NASA and their research, lifting bodies, rotating discs, and much more. We discussed the state of antigravity research around the world, which countries are doing it, how far along everyone is, and what the potential might be. We may be fortunate in that someday antigravity propulsion will be the key to our getting out of Earth's gravitational field. Find out what is going on in this field by listening to this program. You can contact Tim Ventura with your questions and comments at tventura6@comcast.net. Visit his website at www.americanantigravity.com. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Tue, 28 Jun 2005 05:33:30 UTC
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Dr. Alan Hale, June 26, 2005 (41.12MB; download) -- Dr. Alan Hale was the guest for this Space Show program. Dr. Hale, founder and director of the Southwest Institute for Space Research, spoke to us about his coming event, A Comet's Tale party to celebrate the 10th anniversary of discovering the Hale-Bopp comet. Dr. Hale also updated us about his Earthrise Project, an online book he has available consisting of all is writings and editorials for the past ten years, and his radio program on an FM station in Alamogordo, New Mexico. In response to listener questions, Dr. Hale updated us as to the location of Hale-Bopp, the search for near earth asteroids, impact possibilities with earth, and much more. We also discussed the Moon-Mars vision and its implementation, Hubble and earth-based telescopes, the Big Bang and red shift, and how to make a home radio telescope from a Dish TV antenna! Much is happening with Dr. Hale and the Southwest Institute of Space Research as it is in the world of astronomy and comet searches. You will certainly want to listen to this show for all the updates on these fascinating and important topics. You can reach Dr. Hale through the contact links on his website, http://www.swisr.org/. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Sun, 26 Jun 2005 23:32:01 UTC
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David Ashford, June 21, 2005 (42.34MB; download) -- David Ashford, Managing Director for Bristol Spaceplanes in the UK, was the guest for this Space Show program. Mr. Ashford addressed many of the issues relating space planes, why NASA and the aerospace industry do not build them, and how they could be built, using the Bristol model, for lower cost space access. Visit the Bristol website at www.bristolspaceplanes.com to see the evolutionary step by step approach Mr. Ashford has designed to go from a basic suborbital space plane to a mature orbital space plane. We also discussed the economics of chemical rockets and management operations, return on investment, amortization, the space elevator, and solar sail technology. Space tourism was a major theme throughout this program as Mr. Ashford definitely sees space tourism as being the market driver for reusability and frequent flights. Mr. Ashford can be reached by email at David.Ashford@bristolspaceplanes.com. As always, you can send your email comments or questions to me at drspace@thespaceshow.com and I will forward them to Mr. Ashford Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Wed, 22 Jun 2005 04:52:04 UTC
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Chuck Walker, June 19, 2005 (41.06MB; download) -- Chuck Walker, author of "Atlas: The Ultimate Weapon," was the guest for this Space Show program. Mr. Walker began the interview by letting us know why the Atlas ICBM was the ultimate weapon and why it was so important for both the military and the early days of our space program, including Project Mercury. We talked about the various versions of the Atlas, its stainless steel components and construction, it safety record, Mercury astronauts and their flights, the use of a Russian engine in a 90's version of the Atlas, and much more. We went into the cost of the Atlas program, the differences in the way the Atlas team worked together to design, engineer, build, test and fly the Atlas as compared to the workings of today's industry. Mr. Walker even speculated that we might not be able to do something like the Atlas in today's aerospace industry. Because of a question from a listener, we discussed making the Atlas and other important large construction projects such as the Golden Gate Bridge and Hoover Dam ---- with a slide rule and no computers! This developed into an interesting end of show conversation with our guest and chat user John from Montana. Listen to this program. Atlas is important for a variety of reasons. For example, if we want to move forward to being space-faring in all that is meant by this term, then we surely need to know where we came from. By understanding programs and great feats such as Atlas, the men and women that brought them into reality, and the type of programs used to bring these developments to us all to benefit the world (Atlas helped keep the peace in the Cold War, make no mistake about it and it was the Project Mercury launch vehicle), we can certainly build on this background and foundation to go forward. As our guest said several times during the show, not too many of the senior Atlas team are still around. We need to listen to what Chuck Walker and others like him have to share with us. It can only benefit us in our quest to become space-faring. If you have questions or comments for Mr. Walker, please send them to me at drspace@thespaceshow.com and I will forward them to him. His book is available at your favorite bookstore and online book store. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Mon, 20 Jun 2005 01:06:42 UTC
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Leonard David, 6-14-05 (56.41MB; download) -- Leonard David, the senior writer for Space.com was the guest for this Space Show program. Mr. David shared his thoughts, perspectives, and research with us on many topics. The discussion included updates on Mars, Mars rovers, Mars planetary and astrobiology science, Hubble, the Space Shuttle, the new Nasa Administrator, Dr. Mike Griffin, and energy. Regarding energy, we talked about the need for effective government and space agency policy, far out technologies that may be useful to us, the politics of oil, and solar and lunar power and satellites. Mr. David also spoke about his research and coming article for interstellar travel and the important and challenging issues surrounding the militarization and weaponization of space with the current administration. He started out the interview discussing the up coming Small Sat conference in Logan, UT in August, the various small sat players and the launchers working to build new, cost effective launch vehicles. Many more topics were discussed with Leonard and he revealed his frustration with the pace of space development progress and the ongoing rhetoric without real action. This may very well be one of the best interviews ever with Leonard David. It was extended in time to a full two hours, and you will not want to miss it. If you want to email the guest, do so at NewsSpace@aol.com. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Wed, 15 Jun 2005 05:35:35 UTC
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Jeff Feige, June 13, 2005 (43.58MB; download) -- Jeff Feige was the guest for this special Monday night Space Show program to discuss the coming Return to the Moon (RTM) Conference in Las Vegas, NV. RTM is sponsored by The Space Frontier Foundation and will take place from July 21-23, 2005. Mr Feige shared with us the importance of the agenda for the conference and the relationship that the conference is striving to build with Nasa and the alt.space community. We discussed various speakers, panels, and topics, as well as displays that will be presented at RTM. The focus is on going back to the Moon with a theme of "Reality Check." Therefore, this year's RTM is focused on both the private and public sectors and what has to be done to actually establish near term success in returning to the Moon to stay. RTM affords us all the opportunity to show up and be counted with NASA and government representatives charged with implementation of the New Space Vision. Our strength is in our collective group and RTM allows us to maximize and leverage our strength. I urge all listeners to attend this conference. Register for the conference and hotel by visiting www.space-frontier.org/Projects/Moon/rtm2005.html.. You can contact Jeff Feige by scrolling to the bottom of the conference webpage for his e-mail address or by sending your note to me at drspace@thespaceshow.com and I will forward it to him. I'll see you at RTM! Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Tue, 14 Jun 2005 05:27:08 UTC
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Dr. Jim Pass, June 12, 2005 (41.78MB; download) -- Dr. Jim Pass was the guest for today's Space Show. Dr. Pass, through his website www.astrosociology.com, is promoting the development of the field astrosociology for space development. As this subject is new to most of us, Dr. Pass began the interview with an in-depth explanation what astrosociology is about, its origin, and most importantly, its significance for our space development program, both public and private. Dr. Pass responded to numerous listener questions regarding the subject as well as myths and historical relationships falling into the realm of the sociology discipline. We talked about the challenge of getting astrosociology accepted by the American Sociological Association and professional groups as well as academic programs. Dr. Pass offered theories as to why the professional organization has been slow to recognize this field and his theory is not unlike what many experience with out of the box or unusual scientific or engineering theories regarding space and rocket development. This is definitely a subject you will want to know more about and I believe it is a subject we will be hearing about more and more frequently in the coming months and years. Don't miss this program, its the first Space Show program to address astrosociology and I am certain that will not be the last! Listeners can reach Dr. Pass for questions, more information and comments by sending an inquiry through his website at www.astrosociology.com or by sending your note to me at drspace@thespaceshow.com and I will see to it that it is forwarded to him. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Mon, 13 Jun 2005 00:51:19 UTC
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Dr. Louis Friedman, June 7, 2005 (35.13MB; download) -- Dr. Louis Friedman, Executive Director of The Planetary Society, was the guest for this Space Show program. Dr. Friedman began the interview by explaining the origins of The Planetary Society and its present day uniqueness as a space advocate organization. We then discussed their project, Cosmos 1, a solar sail mission which launches in two weeks from a Russian submarine. For details on this mission and to follow its progress, visit http://www.planetary.org/solarsail/index.html. Listeners asked Dr. Friedman many questions about the new space vision mission, returning to the Moon, Mars, NASA, and Dr. Mike Griffin, the new NASA Administrator. Dr. Friedman discussed space nuclear power and engaged one listener who called in regarding various aspects of SETI and solar system SETI. This mini Q&A session dealt with all aspects of SETI including radio versus some other form of signals, searching in our solar system rather than deep space, NASA and JPL contributions to SETI, and additional SETI topics. The Space Show is working up a special SETI program with the listener who called the show tonight so watch future newsletters for information on this developing program. Dr. Friedman was asked about the membership of The Planetary Society and space advocate organizations in general. He provided listeners with an honest and very direct appraisal of space advocate organization membership challenges and competing forces. We also discussed lobbying for space and motivating the public for its support of space programs and funding. During the first part of the program, Dr. Friedman discussed ITAR as related to the Cosmos 1 project. Listeners can contact Dr. Friedman through the organization's website, www.planetary.org or as always, by sending your note to me at drspace@thespaceshow.com Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Wed, 08 Jun 2005 04:40:10 UTC
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Dr. Brad Edwards, June 5, 2005 (36.46MB; download) -- Dr. Brad Edwards returned to The Space Show to discuss new developments and the progress with the space elevator. Dr. Edwards brought us up to date on the improvements being made with the carbon fibers for the ribbon, he answered technical questions as to how the elevator would work and for what markets and projects it was best suited for once it becomes reality. We talked about the cost, its financing, and the time table to develop and get an operational space elevator. Dr. Edwards mentioned the climber competition which is going to be held in Mtn. View, CA from Sept. 30 - Oct. 2, 2005. Check http://www.elevator2010.org/site/competition.html for more information. The public is invited! In response to a listener question, Dr. Edwards discussed the space elevator in the context of our present day use of chemical rockets, their costs, and their capabilities. This program is chocked full of the latest information about the space elevator so you will not want to miss it. Dr. Edwards also suggests that listeners visit www.spacward.org and http://www.thespaceelevator.com for more information. Listeners interested in contacting Dr. Edwards can do so through the link at www.spaceward.org or though me at drspace@thespaceshow.com. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Sun, 05 Jun 2005 22:54:55 UTC
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Robert Zimmerman, June 2, 2005 (38.74MB; download) -- Robert Zimmerman returned to this special Space Show program to update listeners on the recently held ISDC Conference in Washington, DC and more. Robert began the update talking about the opening remarks by Burt Rutan and his NASA comments. Following Burt were NASA speakers that had to address the issues cited by Mr. Rutan. Mr. Zimmerman discussed some of what he has been told regarding the three different types of divisions within NASA at this time pertaining to the implementation of the new vision and NASA culture reforms. Mr. Zimmerman also talked about the legal and policy section of the ISDC which he chaired and noted how the attendance for this track was lower than many of the other tracks. He mentioned papers addressing property rights and even something similar to the Mayflower Compact. This led to an interesting discussion referencing the Pilgrims with space settlement and development. Listeners asked Mr. Zimmerman several questions. One listener wanted to know about the developing commercial space industry and if Mr. Zimmerman thought there might eventually be a bloodbath among the entrepreneurial space companies. Issues pertaining to developing space infrastructure were discussed and time was devoted to discussing Virgin Galactic and what they told the audience at ISDC about their pending space tourist flights. During the last half hour of the show, Mr. Zimmerman let us know that UPI had cancelled his weekly space article, primarily because they made a decision that they could not earn sufficient revenues by covering space subjects. Instead , UPI will be covering consumer health and broadband issues. For Space Show listeners familiar with Mr. Zimmerman's excellent weekly article, you might want to drop a polite note to the UPI Science Editor saying why you think its a bad idea to drop the Zimmerman article and to stop space coverage. The email address for the UPI science editor is science_desk@upi.com. Robert Zimmerman's website can be found at http://members.bellatlantic.net/~vze3cxxp/zimbib.htm. Mr. Zimmerman can be contacted at zimmerman@nasw.org. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Fri, 03 Jun 2005 04:58:30 UTC
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