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The Space Show this week – Feb.7.2023

The guests and topics of discussion on The Space Show this week:

1. Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023; 7 pm PST (9 pm CST, 10 pm EST): We welcome back Dr. Charles Lurio of the highly regarded The Lurio Report.

2. Hotel Mars – Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023; 1:00 pm PST (3:00 pm CST, 4:00 pm EST): Dr. Alan Hale will talk with  John Batchelor and Dr. David Livingston on comets now in our sky and comets in the news.

3. Friday, Feb.10, 2023; 9:30-11 am PST (11:30 am-1 pm CST, 12:30-2 pm EST): We welcome back well known Space Show listener/caller Marshall Martin regarding his perspective on climate change, space and especially commercial space.

4. Sunday, Feb.12, 2023; 12-1:30 pm PST (2-3:30 pm CST, 3-4:30 pm EST): We welcome OPEN LINES. This is your opportunity to talk about your favorite topic or issue. Call us at 1-866-687-7223.

Some recent shows:

** Sunday, Feb.5.2023Mark Whittington talked “about multiple current space topics of interest including fusion, space nuclear propulsion and likely protests plus much more“.

** Sunday, Jan.15.2023 – An open lines program which included David Livingston reporting “on our recent fundraising campaign, my upcoming knee surgery and impact on TSS, delays in The Space Show book, plus [a discussion with callers on] a host of current and timely space topics“.

** Friday, Jan.13.2023Tony Fregoof Spaceflight, Inc. to the show to discuss Spaceflight, Inc, mission management and their Sherpa OTV program plus the emerging OTV industry“.

** Sunday, Jan.8.2023M. G. Lord discussed

her new podcast. LA Made with a Season 1 focus on the history of JPL as only M.G. can related to us. Do not miss this fun, exciting and very informative program. A classic.

** Friday, Jan.6.2023Lt. General Steven Kwast, USAF (RET) talked about, “Why commercial space is essential, space as the path for prosperity and peace, China, influencing our policy, Russia, Ukraine, Skycorp, innovation, orbital commercial activities, global space policies and more“.

** Tuesday, Jan.3.2023Robert Zimmerman discussed the “2022 launch rate as a record, SLS, Artemis, Starship fuel compared to SLS, China and their program, India’s program and launchers, life at Venus, Artemis moon landers and more“.

** See also:
* The Space Show Archives
* The Space Show Newsletter
* The Space Show Shop

The Space Show is a project of the One Giant Leap Foundation.

The Space Show - David Livingston
The Space Show – Dr. David Livingston

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The Space Show this week – Jan.9.2023

The guests and topics of discussion on The Space Show this week:

1. Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023; 7 pm PST (9 pm CST, 10 pm EST): No program today due to DL dental work back in SF. Hopefully this is my last of these appointments.

2. Hotel Mars – Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023; 1:00 pm PST (3:00 pm CST, 4:00 pm EST): TBD. Check the Upcoming Show Menu at www.thespaceshow.com for  updates on scheduling.

3. Friday, Jan.13, 2023; 9:30-11 am PST (11:30 am-1 pm CST, 12:30-2 pm EST): We welcome Tony Frego of Spaceflight Inc.

4. Sunday, Jan.15, 2023; 12-1:30 pm PST (2-3:30 pm CST, 3-4:30 pm EST): We welcome in our first Open Lines program of the year. All callers welcome, first time callers very much appreciated. I will be discussing the future Space Show schedule, the results of the 2022 campaign and other issues plus whatever you want to talk about.

Some recent shows:

** Sunday, Jan.8.2023M. G. Lord discussed

her new podcast. LA Made with a Season 1 focus on the history of JPL as only M.G. can related to us. Do not miss this fun, exciting and very informative program. A classic.

** Friday, Jan.6.2023Lt. General Steven Kwast, USAF (RET) talked about, “Why commercial space is essential, space as the path for prosperity and peace, China, influencing our policy, Russia, Ukraine, Skycorp, innovation, orbital commercial activities, global space policies and more“.

** Tuesday, Jan.3.2023Robert Zimmerman discussed the “2022 launch rate as a record, SLS, Artemis, Starship fuel compared to SLS, China and their program, India’s program and launchers, life at Venus, Artemis moon landers and more“.

** Friday, Dec.30.2022Thomas A. Olsonwas back with us for our annual space year in review“.

** Wednesday, Dec.28.2022Dr. Haym Benaroya and Raymond Martin discussed “their paper about using lunar lava tubes for habitats. Dr. Benaroya was the thesis advisor for Raymond and this published paper was his Master’s Thesis in engineering“.

** Tuesday, Dec.27, 2022Dr. Thomas Spilkerof Orbital Assembly was back with us for a detailed update re OAC, plus a great discussion on orbital and inspace construction, economics, technology, markets and such“.

** See also:
* The Space Show Archives
* The Space Show Newsletter
* The Space Show Shop

The Space Show is a project of the One Giant Leap Foundation.

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The Space Show – Dr. David Livingston

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The Space Show this week – Jan.3.2023

The guests and topics of discussion on The Space Show this week:

1. Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023; 7 pm PST (9 pm CST, 10 pm EST): We welcome back Robert Zimmerman to start off the year with news, views, policies and more.

2. Hotel Mars – Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023; 1:00 pm PST (3:00 pm CST, 4:00 pm EST): TBD. Check the Upcoming Show Menu at www.thespaceshow.com for  updates on scheduling.

3. Friday, Jan.6, 2023; 9:30-11 am PST (11:30 am-1 pm CST, 12:30-2 pm EST): We welcome back Lt. General Steven Kwast, USAF (RET) for commentary on space policy, the Space Force, China and what’s ahead for national security space in 2023.

4. Sunday, Jan.8, 2023; 12-1:30 pm PST (2-3:30 pm CST, 3-4:30 pm EST): We welcome back author M. G. Lord for her new book, LA Made: Blood, Sweat & Rockets.

Some recent shows:

** Friday, Dec.30.2022Thomas A. Olsonwas back with us for our annual space year in review“.

** Wednesday, Dec.28.2022Dr. Haym Benaroya and Raymond Martin discussed “their paper about using lunar lava tubes for habitats. Dr. Benaroya was the thesis advisor for Raymond and this published paper was his Master’s Thesis in engineering“.

** Tuesday, Dec.27, 2022Dr. Thomas Spilkerof Orbital Assembly was back with us for a detailed update re OAC, plus a great discussion on orbital and inspace construction, economics, technology, markets and such“.

** Friday, Dec.23.2022Dr. Lee Cronin spoke with David Livingston and co-host Bill Gowanabout advancements in his work to determine what life is, when it might be life, [and what] we don’t know is life“.

** Thursday, Dec. 22.2022Howard Bloom 

addressed many topics including Musk, Starship, Artemis, SLS, the Gateway, Ukraine, Putin, nuclear war, China, technology, our educational system, Pres. Biden, and much more. Don’t miss this 92 minute wide ranging discussion.

** Tuesday, Dec.20.2022Rick Fisher provided “an historical and present analysis of China and their space program with commentary spilling over into other important areas of our relationship with China“. Background articles:

** Sunday, Dec.18.2022Michael Listner reviewed

review space law, regulations and more re 2022 on this show. We also talked about congress, the election and space in the Middle East.

** See also:
* The Space Show Archives
* The Space Show Newsletter
* The Space Show Shop

The Space Show is a project of the One Giant Leap Foundation.

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The Space Show – Dr. David Livingston

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The Space Show this week – Dec.26.2022

The guests and topics of discussion on The Space Show this week:

1. Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022; 7 pm PST (9 pm CST, 10 pm EST): We welcome back Dr. Thomas Spilker for Orbital Assembly Corp. updates.

2. Hotel Mars – Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022; 1:00 pm PST (3:00 pm CST, 4:00 pm EST): No Hotel Mars this week.

3. Special Show – Wednesday, Dec.28.2022; 7:00 pm PST (9:00 pm CST, 10:00 pm EST): We welcome back Dr. Haym Benaroya with Raymond Martin on their reviewed paper, “Pressurized lunar lava tubes for habitation“.

4. Friday, Dec.30, 2022; 9:30-11 am PST (11:30 am-1 pm CST, 12:30-2 pm EST): We welcome back Thomas A. Olson for his annual year in review for commercial space.

5. Sunday, Jan.1, 2023; 12-1:30 pm PST (2-3:30 pm CST, 3-4:30 pm EST): No program today for New Years Day.

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A message from Dr. David Livingston:

The Space Show is an educational forum promoting space exploration as a path to creating a thriving future through the enormous potentials afforded by off-earth opportunities. The Space Show is committed to advancing integrity and responsibility both in our off-earth conduct and in the potential long range consequences of our actions in space. The Space Show believes that the dreams of space today are the reality of tomorrow.

One week to support The Space Show during our Annual Campaign to fund 2023 programming. The future of the Space Show is dependent upon your contributions and support. See our fundraising appeal messages on our website, www.thespaceshow.com.

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Some recent shows:

** Friday, Dec.23.2022Dr. Lee Cronin spoke with David Livingston and co-host Bill Gowanabout advancements in his work to determine what life is, when it might be life, [and what] we don’t know is life“.

** Thursday, Dec. 22.2022Howard Bloom 

addressed many topics including Musk, Starship, Artemis, SLS, the Gateway, Ukraine, Putin, nuclear war, China, technology, our educational system, Pres. Biden, and much more. Don’t miss this 92 minute wide ranging discussion.

** Tuesday, Dec.20.2022Rick Fisher provided “an historical and present analysis of China and their space program with commentary spilling over into other important areas of our relationship with China“. Background articles:

** Sunday, Dec.18.2022Michael Listner reviewed

review space law, regulations and more re 2022 on this show. We also talked about congress, the election and space in the Middle East.

** Friday, Dec.16.2022Dr. Jim Logan and Dan Adamo discussed “multiple topics including going to the Moon, settlement, space medicine, TRLs and much more“.

** Hotel MarsWednesday, Dec.14.2022Douglas Messier spoke with John Batchelor and Dr. David Livingston about “Orion, Artemis 1 & SLS update with updates on Starship, Raptor engine testing and more“.

** Tuesday, Dec.13, 2022John Jossy gave

his special space 2022 year in review. As you will hear, John divided it into category, sub-categories, main topics such as commercial space or government space, military, civil space, NASA etc. 

** See also:
* The Space Show Archives
* The Space Show Newsletter
* The Space Show Shop

The Space Show is a project of the One Giant Leap Foundation.

The Space Show - David Livingston
The Space Show – Dr. David Livingston

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The Space Show this week – Dec.19.2022

The guests and topics of discussion on The Space Show this week:

1. Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022; 7 pm PST (9 pm CST, 10 pm EST): We welcome back Rick Fisher for a detailed look at the Chinese space program and hardware.

2. Hotel Mars – Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022; 1:00 pm PST (3:00 pm CST, 4:00 pm EST): TBD. Check the Upcoming Show Menu at www.thespaceshow.com for  updates on scheduling.

3. Thursday, Dec.22, 2022; 7:00 pm PST (9:00 am CST, 10:00 EST): We welcome back Howard Bloom on multiple space topics.

4. Friday, Dec.23, 2022; 9:30-11 am PST (11:30 am-1 pm CST, 12:30-2 pm EST): We welcome back Dr. Lee Cronin from Glasgow, Scotland with updates on his work 0n how to identify life different from what we know it to be.

5. Sunday, Dec.25, 2022; 12-1:30 pm PST (2-3:30 pm CST, 3-4:30 pm EST): No show for Christmas. Merry Christmas everyone.

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Dr. David Livingston:

Only two weeks to go so please support The Space Show during our Annual Campaign to fund 2023 programming. The future of the Space Show is dependent upon your contributions and support. See our fundraising appeal messages on our website, www.thespaceshow.com.

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Some recent shows:

** Sunday, Dec.18.2022Michael Listner reviewed

review space law, regulations and more re 2022 on this show. We also talked about congress, the election and space in the Middle East.

** Friday, Dec.16.2022Dr. Jim Logan and Dan Adamo discussed “multiple topics including going to the Moon, settlement, space medicine, TRLs and much more“.

** Hotel MarsWednesday, Dec.14.2022Douglas Messier spoke with John Batchelor and Dr. David Livingston about “Orion, Artemis 1 & SLS update with updates on Starship, Raptor engine testing and more“.

** Tuesday, Dec.13, 2022John Jossy gave

his special space 2022 year in review. As you will hear, John divided it into category, sub-categories, main topics such as commercial space or government space, military, civil space, NASA etc. 

** Dec.11.2022Dr. David Livingston led an Open Lines discussion with callers on

[m]ultiple topics, lots of callers and emails. Some fundraising and brainstorming on how to produce better OL shows for 2022.

** Friday, Dec.9.2022Dr. Abraham (Avi) Loeb talked about “his Big Bang ideas, update us with his Galileo Project and more“.

** See also:
* The Space Show Archives
* The Space Show Newsletter
* The Space Show Shop

The Space Show is a project of the One Giant Leap Foundation.

The Space Show - David Livingston
The Space Show – Dr. David Livingston

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