Category Archives: Space Policy

Interviews with Commercial Space Pioneers

Check out Sean Mahoney‘s interviews of Commercial Space Pioneers in a series of videos posted by the Space Frontier Foundation. Here is a sampling:

** Gary Hudson recounts his lifelong efforts to develop low cost space transportation:

** Charles Miller, currently the CEO of Lynk, talks about the space legislation and policy initiatives pushed by activists that enabled the development of commercial space.

** Lori Garver discusses her time as a NASA Deputy Administrator and the development of NASA’s commercial crew program.

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The Space Show this week – Aug.1.2023

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

1. Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023; 7 pm PST (9 pm CST, 10 pm EST): We welcome the CEO of the developing Las Vegas Spaceport, Rob Lauer. For more information see https://lasvegasspaceport.org.

2. Hotel Mars – Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023; 1:00 pm PST (3:00 pm CST, 4:00 pm EST): Rick Fisher will talk with John Batchelor and Dr. David Livingston about China space developments.

3. Friday, Aug.4, 2023; 9:30-11 am PST (11:30 am-1 pm CST, 12:30-2 pm EST): We welcome Dr. Ethan Siegel for updates and news on his new project.

4. Sunday, Aug.6, 2023; 12-1:30 pm PST (2-3:30 pm CST, 3-4:30 pm EST): We welcome back Robert (Sam) Wilson of the Aerospace Corp on his paper [on] Space Force budget and priorities.

Some recent shows:

** Sunday, July.30.2023Gary Barnhard discussed

his idea about using the ISS as an SSP [Space Solar Power] research platform when it is retired. Gary’s presentations and papers are on our blog for you to read and follow during this program. He suggested additional uses for the ISS upon retirement but SSP was his main focus.

** Friday, July.28.2023Matt Shindell  of the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum  discussed “his new Mars book [For The Love of Mars (Amazon commission link)] which focuses on the role Mars plays in human culture dating back to the ancients“.

** Hotel Mars – Wednesday, July.26.2023Douglas Messier gave John Batchelor and Dr. David Livingston an update “on Starship, preparations for the next launch, improvements being made and possible FAA delays“.

** Tuesday, July.25.2023John Jossy discussed “his blog posts [regarding] ISDC, sex in space and the need to have the gravity prescription determined, commercial companies seeking to spin or create art gravity on a commercial basis and more“.

** Sunday, July.23.2023 – John Strickland gave

an in-depth discussion on terraforming Mars. Don’t forget to check out his information sheet on the blog and his publication list on his bio page.

** Friday, July.21.2023Patrick O’Neill talked about the “the ISS National Lab, who uses it, how it works, a national lab for the private stations, research and more“.

** Thursday, July.20.2023Rand Simberg was a

special guest for this special Space Show July 20th program. We talked about multiple topics including going to the lunar S. Pole or returning to Tranquility base. Starship was a main top throughout our discussion. The need for the gravity RX for human settlement, the renewal of the learning time extension coming due in Oct and much more.

** Hotel MarsWednesday, July.19.2023Stephanie Thomas of Princeton Satellite Systems gave John Batchelor and Dr. David Livingston an update

on progress with both fusion energy and fusion propulsion for space. Stephanie talked about PSS and their work on a direct drive fusion rocket engine for propulsion, she mentioned timelines plus she mentioned other fusion methodology. We also talked about research for fusion for space and fusion for electricity here on Earth.

** 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 – July.25.2023

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

1. Tuesday, July.25.2023; 7 pm PST (9 pm CST, 10 pm EST): We welcome Riley Harrison to discuss Indigenous representation for the space ecosystem. Please confirm this program with the Upcoming Show Menu on our home page.

2. Hotel Mars – Wednesday, July.26.2023; 1:00 pm PST (3:00 pm CST, 4:00 pm EST): Douglas Messier will give John Batchelor and Dr. David Livingston an update on the next Starship launch and other space developments.

3. Friday, July.28.2023; 9:30-11 am PST (11:30 am-1 pm CST, 12:30-2 pm EST): We welcome Matt Shindell, author of For The Love of Mars. Dr. Shindell is also the curator of the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum’s collection.

4. Sunday, July.30.2023; 12-1:30 pm PST (2-3:30 pm CST, 3-4:30 pm EST): We welcome Gary Barnhard on his energy and SSP (Space Solar Power) plans with the ISS (Int. Space Station.

Some recent shows:

** Sunday, July.23.2023 – John Strickland gave

an in-depth discussion on terraforming Mars. Don’t forget to check out his information sheet on the blog and his publication list on his bio page.

** Friday, July.21.2023Patrick O’Neill talked about the “the ISS National Lab, who uses it, how it works, a national lab for the private stations, research and more“.

** Thursday, July.20.2023Rand Simberg was a

special guest for this special Space Show July 20th program. We talked about multiple topics including going to the lunar S. Pole or returning to Tranquility base. Starship was a main top throughout our discussion. The need for the gravity RX for human settlement, the renewal of the learning time extension coming due in Oct and much more.

** Hotel MarsWednesday, July.19.2023Stephanie Thomas of Princeton Satellite Systems gave John Batchelor and Dr. David Livingston an update

on progress with both fusion energy and fusion propulsion for space. Stephanie talked about PSS and their work on a direct drive fusion rocket engine for propulsion, she mentioned timelines plus she mentioned other fusion methodology. We also talked about research for fusion for space and fusion for electricity here on Earth.

** Tuesday, July.18.2023Dr. John Brandenburg discussed

his nuclear catastrophe theory about the possible nuclear destruction of Mars approximately 500 million years ago. John’s newly reviewed and published paper on this subject is now on our blog for this program.

** Sunday, July.16.2023 – Dr. Arun Sharma of Cedars Sinai in Los Angles

explained current stem cell research, the different types of stem cells and why the use of space for this research. We talked many related issues including Mars, Moon, settlement, human reproduction, the need for 1 g and more. The stem cell technology is very advanced and exciting. The excitement sure came across with Dr. Sharma in this interview.

** Friday, July.14.2023Manuel Cuba of Helix Space in Luxembourg was interviewed.

Helix Space is also a new sponsor for The Space Show and is very much appreciated for its sponsorship. Manuel talked about space and Luxembourg, Helix Space, European satellite ventures and companies, markets, both the public sector and the commercial sector, public space attitude in Luxembourg and medical R&D for profit in space.

** Hotel MarsWednesday, July.12.2023Anatoly Zak of RussianSpaceWeb.com spoke with John Batchelor and Dr. David Livingston about “Roscomos recruiting and training soldiers for the Ukraine war“.

** Tuesday, July.11.2023Matt Bille with Kerri Westburg discussed

ideas for rapid turnaround and response with Space Force launches, smaller satellites and much more. This was an excellent discussion on a topic we don’t hear about that often on The Space Show. Don’t miss this one!

** Sunday, July.9.2023Stephanie Thomas of Princeton Satellite Systems gave

fusion industry updates plus the latest on the fusion Princeton Satellite is working on. We talked about fusion in general, the government and fusion, other private companies, fusion in space 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.

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The Space Show – Dr. David Livingston

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The Space Show this week – July.18.2023

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

1. Tuesday, July. 18, 2023; 7 pm PST (9 pm CST, 10 pm EST): We welcome back Dr. John Brandenburg with new information. See his reviewed published paper on our blog for this program.

2. Hotel Mars – Wednesday, July. 19, 2023; 1:00 pm PST (3:00 pm CST, 4:00 pm EST): Stephanie Thomas of Princeton Satellite Systems will speak with John Batchelor and Dr. David Livingston about fusion energy and its commercial development progress

3. Thursday, July.20, 2023; 7:00 – 9:00 pm PST (9:00 – 11:00 pm CST, 10:00 pm-12:00 am EST): We welcome back Rand Simberg for a special July 20th [Apollo 11 lunar landing anniversary day] Space Show program.

4. Friday, July.21, 2023; 9:30-11 am PST (11:30 am-1 pm CST, 12:30-2 pm EST): We welcome Patrick O’Neill, public affairs and outreach lead for the International Space Station (ISS) National Laboratory, for an update on ISS news and plans.

5. Sunday, July.23, 2023; 12-1:30 pm PST (2-3:30 pm CST, 3-4:30 pm EST): We welcome John Strickland to discuss energy and lots more.

Some recent shows:

** Sunday, July.16.2023 – Dr. Arun Sharma of Cedars Sinai in Los Angles

explained current stem cell research, the different types of stem cells and why the use of space for this research. We talked many related issues including Mars, Moon, settlement, human reproduction, the need for 1 g and more. The stem cell technology is very advanced and exciting. The excitement sure came across with Dr. Sharma in this interview.

** Friday, July.14.2023Manuel Cuba of Helix Space in Luxembourg was interviewed.

Helix Space is also a new sponsor for The Space Show and is very much appreciated for its sponsorship. Manuel talked about space and Luxembourg, Helix Space, European satellite ventures and companies, markets, both the public sector and the commercial sector, public space attitude in Luxembourg and medical R&D for profit in space.

** Hotel MarsWednesday, July.12.2023Anatoly Zak of RussianSpaceWeb.com spoke with John Batchelor and Dr. David Livingston about “Roscomos recruiting and training soldiers for the Ukraine war“.

** Tuesday, July.11.2023Matt Bille with Kerri Westburg discussed

ideas for rapid turnaround and response with Space Force launches, smaller satellites and much more. This was an excellent discussion on a topic we don’t hear about that often on The Space Show. Don’t miss this one!

** Sunday, July.9.2023Stephanie Thomas of Princeton Satellite Systems gave

fusion industry updates plus the latest on the fusion Princeton Satellite is working on. We talked about fusion in general, the government and fusion, other private companies, fusion in space and more.

** Friday, July.7.2023Jean-Francois Gauthier of the GHGSat (Green House Gas Satellite) project discussed

methane and other gas detection satellites, the industry seeking such leak detection, data usage including for climate change purposes and much more. Other topics of interest also discussed.

** Hotel MarsFriday, July.7.2023Dr. Jeffrey Hoffman of MIT talked with John Batchelor and Dr. David Livingston about

… MOXIE, the experiment making O2 on Mars. Our two segment discussion was wide ranging regarding O2 and its needs on Mars, plus timing for possible commercial Mars operations and humans to Mars.

** Sunday, July.2.2023 – Open lines program covered

Lots of different topics, many callers, several program emails. Great discussions on a variety of space subjects and events.

** 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 – July.10.2023

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

1. Tuesday, July. 11, 2023; 7 pm PST (9 pm CST, 10 pm EST): We welcome Matt Bille with Kerri Westburg on the Guardian Scout project for Space Force launching and training.

2. Hotel Mars – Wednesday, July. 12, 2023; 1:00 pm PST (3:00 pm CST, 4:00 pm EST): Anatoly Zak of RussianSpaceWeb.com will talk with John Batchelor and Dr. David Livingston about Roscosmos training Russian troops for the Ukraine war.

3. Friday, July.14, 2023; 9:30-11 am PST (11:30 am-1 pm CST, 12:30-2 pm EST): We welcome Manuel Cuba of Helix Space in Luxembourg.

4. Sunday, July.16, 2023; 12-1:30 pm PST (2-3:30 pm CST, 3-4:30 pm EST): We welcome Dr. Arun Sharma of Cedars Sinai in Los Angles to discuss their program for sending stem cells to space for basic medical and science research.

Some recent shows:

** Sunday, July.9.2023Stephanie Thomas of Princeton Satellite Systems gave

fusion industry updates plus the latest on the fusion Princeton Satellite is working on. We talked about fusion in general, the government and fusion, other private companies, fusion in space and more.

** Friday, July.7.2023Jean-Francois Gauthier of the GHGSat (Green House Gas Satellite) project discussed

methane and other gas detection satellites, the industry seeking such leak detection, data usage including for climate change purposes and much more. Other topics of interest also discussed.

** Hotel MarsFriday, July.7.2023Dr. Jeffrey Hoffman of MIT talked with John Batchelor and Dr. David Livingston about

… MOXIE, the experiment making O2 on Mars. Our two segment discussion was wide ranging regarding O2 and its needs on Mars, plus timing for possible commercial Mars operations and humans to Mars.

** Sunday, July.2.2023 – Open lines program covered

Lots of different topics, many callers, several program emails. Great discussions on a variety of space subjects and events.

** Friday, June.30.2023 –  Dr. Angie Bukley and Dr. Josef Koller from the Aerospace Corporation discussed space safety involved in “all segments of the space industry plus we spent time on rescue“.

** Hotel Mars – Wednesday, June.29.2023Anatoly Zak of  RussianSpaceWeb.com talked with John Batchelor and David Livingston about “the upcoming Russian mission to the Moon with their Luna-Glob lander finally ready for prime time having been started back in the 1990’s“.

** Sunday, June.25.2023Dr. Seth Shostak of the SETI Institute discussed “SETI news and updates, using radio and optical seti for searches 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.

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The Space Show – Dr. David Livingston

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