The latest TMRO.tv program focused on the Mars transportation architecture that Elon Musk outlined last week (see earlier posting):  The SpaceX Interplanetary Transport System – TMRO

This week we had big news so we made a big show. All of the TMRO correspondents are in studio to talk about the SpaceX Interplanetary Transport System. What we do know, what we don’t know. This is still a developing plan, so please leave your comments below on what you think!

News topics discussed:

* India launches ScatSat
* Rosetta Mission Ends With “Crunchdown” On Comet
* SeaLaunch gets a new lease on life while Firefly’s lease may have expired
* Russian Space Station Crews To Be Reduced Starting in 2017

TMRO is viewer sponsored:

TMRO:Space is a crowd funded show. If you like this episode consider contributing to help us to continue to improve. Head over to http://www.patreon.com/tmro for information, goals and reward levels. Don’t forget to check out our SpacePod campaign as well over at http://www.patreon.com/spacepod

The most recent TMRO.tv program is now available on line: Create your own Martian Garden – TMRO

We are joined by Mark Cusimano from The Martian Garden — We discuss what Martian Regolith is and how you can use simulated Martian Regolith to create your own Mars garden!

News topics discusses:

* Soyuz MS-02 suffers anomaly with dangerous repairs ahead
* ESA’s Rosetta Will Gently Lithobrake onto Comet 67P
* SpaceX anomaly update
* Wildfires Delay Launch And Threaten Structures at Vandenberg
* ULA announces free cubesat ride winners
* Pluto Probably Has A 100km thick Subsurface Ocean

Here are a couple of recent TMRO Spacepod short video reports:

** The ISS is MELTING! – Space Pod 09/21/16 – TMRO

Lisa Stojanovski explains why the International Space Station is melting wax to help future spacecraft.

** 5th New Shepard Flight Announced – SpacePod 09/14/16 – TMRO

This week, Space Mike covers the announcement for the next flight of Blue Origin’s New Shepard rocket, and an ambitious test they will perform during the flight.

TMRO is viewer supported:

TMRO:Space is a crowd funded show. If you like this episode consider contributing to help us to continue to improve. Head over to http://www.patreon.com/tmro for information, goals and reward levels. Don’t forget to check out our SpacePod campaign as well over at http://www.patreon.com/spacepod

Here are three videos from TMRO.tv. The first an hour long show from the weekly live program. The other two are Spacepod shorts.

** Would you go to space in a Capsule or Space Plane? 

This week we examine the different Space Planes coming on the scene. Orbital planes such as Skylon and sub-orbital planes such as SpaceShipTwo. We ask you, would you want to go in to space in a Capsule or a Space Plane?

News topics discussed on the program:

* SpaceX Pad Anomaly
* Asteroid probe apparently unharmed in nearby SpaceX anomaly, passes Flight Readiness Review
* China may have had a rocket anomaly on Wednesday
* Juno beams back dramatic new pictures of Jupiter
* New Zealand Launch Site Survives 7.1 Earthquake
* Hunt for Planet 9 reveals extremely distant objects

** Pad Anomaly Updates and Upcoming Launches – SpacePod 09/07/16

Less than a week after the loss of the Amos-6 satellite, we still don’t know why the Falcon 9 exploded, but we know what some of the outcome is for the satellite owner, Israel’s Spacecom. Also there are lots of exciting rocket launches coming up very soon.

** Ask Us Anything – SuperPod 08/31/16

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Robert Picardo hosts the latest episode of The Planetary Post: The Planetary Post – Star Trek 50th Anniversary | The Planetary Society

This month, we’re on the floor at San Diego Comic-Con 2016 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Star Trek’s first televised episode.

In this episode, Robert Picardo gives Star Trek fans a pop quiz to test their space science knowledge. And, for fairness, he asks space science experts to boldly go and test their Star Trek trivia knowledge. Robert also hosts a panel discussion about the relationship between Star Trek and NASA with some of the greatest minds at NASA.

More about the show:

This is the 8th installment of The Planetary Post, our monthly newsletter from Robert Picardo featuring the most notable space science happenings. To sign up go to http://www.planetary.org/connect

Starring Robert Picardo • Music by Jim McKeever

Featuring:
Amber Straughn, Astrophysicist, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
Bobak Ferdowsi, Systems Engineer, NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Jay Falker, Early Stage Portfolio Executive, NASA Headquarters
Dr. Kjell Lindgren, NASA Astronaut