Humanity has been in space continuously for 15 years

As of November 2nd, humans have been living continuously in space for 15 years aboard the International Space Station.

With a little luck, foresight and fortitude, humans will always be in space from now on and in ever growing numbers.

* Here ‘s a nice view of the station as seen from the Space Shuttle Discovery on March 7, 2011 during mission STS-133:

Space Station Over Earth (NASA, International Space Station, 03/07/11)

* Here’s a well made compilation of timelapse videos of the earth as seen from the ISS:

*  Here’s an infographic showing the construction of the station (Click here for large verson):

ISS: Some assembly required

* You can see live imagery of the earth as seen by a high-definition camera mounted on the exterior of the ISS (sometimes the feed is off for technical adjustments):


Broadcast live streaming video on Ustream

* With a modest telescope, the station can be imaged from the ground as it passes overhead.  For example,

20150409 21-44 ISSRoger Hutchinson took this image as the ISS 
passed over London on 9th April 2105

The Space Show this week – Nov.2.2015

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

1. Monday, Nov. 2. 2015: 2-3:30 PM PST (5-6:30 PM EST; 4-5:30 PM CST): We welcome back JOE CARROLL on artificial gravity. Check The Space Show blog prior to this program for Joe’s presentation material.

2. Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2015:,7-8:30 PM PST (10-11:30 PM EST, 9-10:30 PM CST): We welcome back DON NELSON regarding his CSS freighter concept as discussed in the October issue of Aerospace America.

3. Friday, Nov. 6, 2015; 9:30 -11 AM PST (12:30-2 PM EST; 11:30-1 PM CST) DR. DOUG HAYNES returns from Blue Ridge Nebula Airlines.

4. Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015: 12-1:30 PM PST (3-4:30 PM EST, 2-3:30 PM CST): OPEN LINES. First time callers and STEM callers welcome.

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.

Video: Adam Savage, Astronaut Chris Hadfield, and Andy Weir talk ‘The Martian’

Yet another “The Martian” related video: Adam Savage, Astronaut Chris Hadfield, and Andy Weir Talk ‘The Martian’

Video: TMRO 8.32 – The Vulcan Rocket

The latest TMRO.tv program had some Halloween day fun with a show that included a discussion of the new Vulcan rocket in development by United Launch Alliance and Blue Origin (Jeff Bezo’s space company) : The Vulcan Rocket – TMRO

This week the Channel 4 News Team takes an exclusive look at the United Launch Alliance Vulcan Rocket.

Space news topics:

* Long March 2D launches third Tianhui mapping satellite
* Atlas V launch with GPS satellite
* Super Strypi launcher in Hawaii on hold
* Lockheed moves into full scale assembly and test of Orion

TMRO is viewer supported:

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

Videos: TMRO SpacePod reports on Nov. night sky and the mystery of KIC8462852

A couple of recent SpacePod short reports from TMRO.tv:

* What’s up! November 2015 – SpacePod 10/30/15

* The Mystery of KIC8462852 – SpacePod 10/23/15

The TMRO.tv programs are audience supported:

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