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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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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George Tyson, June 1, 2005 (42.66MB; download) -- George Tyson, CEO of Orbital Commerce Project, Inc. (OCP), was the guest for this edition of The Space show. OCP is dedicated to training personnel for the commercial human space flight industry and this is the subject of this show. Mr. Tyson spoke about both the pilot training programs and the payload specialist training programs. He pointed out how he was working with the FAA to establish pilot flight training qualifications and programs similar to what exist now within the FAA and earning a pilots license. Mr. Tyson shared his thoughts and experience with us regarding how best to develop the space tourism and pilot flight training industry. In response to a listener question, Mr. Tyson discussed prestige and ego as reasons for many nations to have their own fleet of space tourism vehicles and eventually enter the space tourism business. In response to other listener questions, Mr. Tyson talked about the suborbital industry support for his ideas and he let us know who he was talking with about providing the flight training for suborbital crews. He was asked about the possibility of providing the same for space programs outside the United States. We also discussed the reaction and feedback he gets when talking to general audiences about space tourism and suborbital crew flight training. You can learn more about Orbital Commerce Project, Inc. by visiting the website at www.orbitalcommerceproject.com. Mr. Tyson can be reached by email at gtyson@orbitalcp.com. Mr. Tyson is offering the suborbital space industry a unique product and approach to providing crews for their vehicles. The Space Show will follow the OCP progress and Mr. Tyson will be back with us to give us an update. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Thu, 02 Jun 2005 05:14:59 UTC
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Elon Musk, May 31, 2005 (42.40MB; download) -- Elon Musk, CEO and Chairman of SpaceX, returned as a guest for this Space Show program. We began the interview by getting an update from Elon on the Falcon 1 and its planned first launch which may be as early as August 2005. I then asked Elon why he did not consider an air launch vehicle. I am sure you will find his response informative and comprehensive. We discussed federal ranges, range fees, launching from the Cape, Wallops Island, the Pacific islands, Kodiak, and eventually from private spaceports. Mr. Musk was asked if the range fees were a true barrier to his business plan or if he was able to lower them to at least marginally acceptable levels. Listen to the program for his response. We also spoke about the regulatory process for Falcon I and the Falcon V. We talked about R&D costs, fuel costs, what it would take to be able to offer $500-$600 per pound to LEO launch costs, and more. Mr. Musk was asked about his learning curve in building and operating the Falcon, insurance requirements, orbital declinations, his engine reliability and advanced development characteristics, light weight materials, and many technical questions including first stage refreshment costs and the Falcon ablative engine nozzle. We talked about the launch industry market and how to fund the development costs to a mature industry from where we are today in the launch industry. Mr. Musk responded to my question about limitations in using chemical rockets with a resounding no limitation answer. In further discussion, it became clear that he sees additional and significant cost reductions coming from the comprehensive launch and business systems, not specifically from the chemical rocket components. You will find this part of the conversation particularly interesting in light of other recent Space Show programs. Elon Musk stressed the need for success for SpaceX or one of the other companies building modern launch vehicles if we are to become a space-faring culture with a space-faring economy. He made it clear that the high cost of space access is the main barrier to our being a space-faring people and that we could not look to the usual players to bring us into a space-faring world. This interview is a must for you to hear as Elon Musk is one of the premier entrepreneurial space businessmen if not the premier person. He is in the trenches doing all that he can with his own money to facilitate developing a space industry that enable low cost space access over a plausible period of time. He even talked about what would be necessary for SpaceX to do an IPO and bring in the necessary capital for the next step in developing a heavier lift launch vehicle. If you would like to ask a further question of Elon or if you want to get in touch with him, please do so through me at drspace@thespaceshow.com and I will forward all messages to him. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Wed, 01 Jun 2005 05:32:38 UTC
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