Category Archives: Space Policy

Activism, Space Policy, SpaceCasts

The Space Show this week – Oct.22.2018

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

1. Monday, Oct. 22, 2018; 2-3:30 pm PDT (4-5:30 pm CDT, 5-6:30 pm EDT): We welcome back Dr. Erik Seedhouse regarding his new book, Space Radiation and Astronaut Safety.

2. Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018: 7-8:30 pm PDT; 9-10:30 pm CDT; 10-11:30 pm EDT: We welcome back William (Bill) Ketchum regarding his new book, To The Moon On A Slide Rule.

3. Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018: Hotel Mars. See Upcoming Show Menu and the website newsletter for details. Hotel Mars is pre-recorded by John Batchelor. It is archived on The Space Show site after John posts it on his website.

4. Friday, Oct.26, 2018; 9:30 am -11 am PDT, (12:30 -2 pm EDT; 11:30 am -1 PM CDT. We welcome back Dr. Tom Matula on space finance, marketing, and economics.

5. The Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018 program from 12-1:30 pm PDT, (3-4:30 pm EDT, 2-3:30 pm CDT): OPEN LINES. First time callers welcome, all calls welcome on space, STEM, STEAM, science.

See also:
* The Space Show on Vimeo – webinar videos
* The Space Show’s Blog – summaries of interviews.
* The Space Show Classroom Blog – tutorial programs

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

The Space Show - David Livingston
David Livingston

A sampling of recent shows:

History, Space Policy, Space Systems

Videos: Sputnik 1 and the start of the Space Age

This month marks 61 years since the launch of the Sputnik 1 satellite by the Soviet Union on October 4, 1957. Here are three documentaries (of increasing length) about Sputnik and the opening of the Space Age:

 

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Einstein’s Monsters: The Life and Times of Black Holes

 

Space Policy, Space Systems, SpaceCasts

Audio: A selection of space podcasts – Oct.9.2018

** SpaceX Builds a Big Falcon Rocket | The Planetary Society

A mostly SpaceX episode as the ambitious company provides updated details regarding its huge new rocket and introduces its first astronauts. Mat Kaplan shares more from the company’s headquarters, while Planetary Society Digital Editor explains and explores the BFR. Jason also celebrates the successful landing of two asteroid “rovers” from Japan’s Hayabusa2 spacecraft. And we’ll tell you What’s Up in the night sky as we offer another space trivia contest.

** The Space Show | 28 Sep 2018 – Elizabeth Kennick describe “new programs and updates for the Teachers In Space (TIS) program”.

** The Space Show | 02 Oct 2018 – Dr. Christopher Morrison talked about “new ideas for space nuclear power, new approaches and fuels being developed by his company, UltraSafe Nuclear Corporation (USNC) and multiple related nuclear space topics“.

** The Space Show | 01 Oct 2018 – Bjarke Gotfredsen from Cape Town, South Africa discussed “STEM in South Africa, global STEM learning with technology tools, astrobiology partnerships with the Carl Sagan Center at SETI, searching for Mars life via the Andes and much more“.

** Satellite Refueling, Life Extension and the Future of Small Sats – Constellations, a New Space and Satellite Innovation Podcast:

As we learned from our podcasts at the Small Satellite Conference in Utah this August, the small sat industry is simultaneously growing in so many directions…from new streamlined manufacturing techniques, to more launch options, a plethora of emerging applications and, of course the economic outlook for the industry Who better to discuss these issues than Carolyn Belle, Senior Analyst at NSR, who built their Small Satellite practice. Listen as Carolyn discusses the potential impact of SpaceX, One Web and other planned mega constellations on the GEO operators; the impact of new small sat propulsion systems and the emergence of in-orbit services including satellite refueling, life extension and salvage. Carolyn also addresses the hype that has surrounded the industry but believes that we’re only starting to scratch the surface of the value they might deliver moving forward.

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Chasing New Horizons: Inside the Epic First Mission to Pluto

 

Activism, Space Policy, SpaceCasts

Video: TMRO Orbit 11.38 – “Can we actually do that? The future of Space Law”

Here is a recent TMRO.tv space program about space law: Can we actually do that? The future of Space Law – TMRO

While Space Law may not sound super fun on the surface, it is one of those things that will directly impact our ability to explore the cosmos. Who is allowed to own what parts of space? What happens if someone is injured by your space debris? Space Law Advisor to the Secure World Foundation Chris Johnson joins us this week to talk over some of the things that the aerospace industry needs changed and maybe a few things you have never even thought of before!

Other topics covered:

Orbital Launches:
* Ariane5’s 100th launch
* Kuaizhou 1A rocket

Space News:
* Differential rotation speeds observed in other stars
* More Vulcan stuff.. but this time it’s a rocket
* Martian moons’ origin stories EXPOSED (kinda)

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Genesis: The Story of Apollo 8: The First Manned Mission to Another World

 

Activism, Space Policy, SpaceCasts

The Space Show this week – Oct.1.2018

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

1. Monday, Oct. 1, 2018; 2-3:30 pm PDT (4-5:30 pm CDT, 5-6:30 pm EDT): We welcomed Bjarke Gotfredsen of Cape Town to discuss STEM in South Africa and XinABox.

2. Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2018: 7-8:30 pm PDT; 9-10:30 pm CDT; 10-11:30 pm EDT: Welcome Dr. Christopher Morrison to the program to discuss space nuclear power with new ideas and projects.

3. Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018: Hotel Mars. See Upcoming Show Menu and the website newsletter for details. Hotel Mars is pre-recorded by John Batchelor. It is archived on The Space Show site after John posts it on his website.

4. Friday, Oct. 5, 2018; 9:30 am -11 am PDT, (12:30 -2 pm EDT; 11:30 am -1 pm CDT): We welcome Dr. Jay Melosh by popular request. Dr. Melosh is at Purdue.

5. The Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018 program from 12-1:30 pm PDT, (3-4:30 pm EDT, 2-3:30 pm CDT): Open Lines. All callers welcome, especially first time callers. Talk about the topics you want to discuss.

See also:
* The Space Show on Vimeo – webinar videos
* The Space Show’s Blog – summaries of interviews.
* The Space Show Classroom Blog – tutorial programs

Recent programs:

  • 28 Sep 2018: Elizabeth Kennick spoke about “Teachers In Space programs, news and updates, 2019 possibilities, contests and activities”.
  • 26 Sep 2018: Hotel Mars with Jason Davis on “Hayabusa 2 landing & photos”.

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

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David Livingston

 

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Genesis: The Story of Apollo 8: The First Manned Mission to Another World