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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Videos: “Space to Ground” & other space habitat reports – July.17.2023

Here is the latest episode in NASA’s Space to Ground weekly report on activities related to the International Space Station:

** Expedition 69 Astronaut Frank Rubio Talks with the Congressional Hispanic Caucus – July 13, 2023 – NASA Video

Expedition 69 Flight Engineer Frank Rubio of NASA discussed life and work aboard the International Space Station during an in-flight interview July 13 with the Congressional Hispanic caucus on Capitol Hill. Rubio is in the midst of a record breaking long-duration mission living and working aboard the microgravity laboratory to advance scientific knowledge and demonstrate new technologies for future human and robotic exploration missions. Such research benefits people on Earth and lays the groundwork for future human exploration through the agency’s Artemis missions, which will send astronauts to the Moon to prepare for future expeditions to Mars. When Rubio returns to Earth in September. he will have spent a total of 371 days in space, the longest single spaceflight by a US astronaut.

** Expedition 69 Astronaut Steve Bowen Talks with WCVB-TV Boston – NASA Video

Aboard the International Space Station, Expedition 69 Flight Engineer Steve Bowen of NASA discussed life and work aboard the orbital outpost during an in-flight interview July 12 WCVB-TV Boston. Bowen is in the midst of a long-duration mission living and working aboard the microgravity laboratory to advance scientific knowledge and demonstrate new technologies for future human and robotic exploration missions. Such research benefits people on Earth and lays the groundwork for future human exploration through the agency’s Artemis missions, which will send astronauts to the Moon to prepare for future expeditions to Mars.

** Shenzhou-16 Crew Do Experiments in Tiangong Space StationCCTV Video News Agency

The Shenzhou-16 mission crew, stationed on China’s Tiangong space station, has carried out experiments in cutting-edge fields since their entry at the end of May.

** Building the First Space Docks!  – Gateway Spaceport LLC

If you want to join our effort to build big stations in orbit or work in space then please join our Crew membership at the following address.
https://gatewayspaceport.com/membership/

** Live Video from the International Space Station (Official NASA Stream) – NASA

Watch live video from the International Space Station, including inside views when the crew aboard the space station is on duty. Views of Earth are also streamed from an external camera located outside of the space station. During periods of signal loss due to handover between communications satellites, a blue screen is displayed.

The space station orbits Earth about 250 miles (425 kilometers) above the surface. An international partnership of five space agencies from 15 countries operates the station, and it has been continuously occupied since November 2000. It’s a microgravity laboratory where science, research, and human innovation make way for new technologies and research breakthroughs not possible on Earth. More: https://go.nasa.gov/3CkVtC8

Did you know you can spot the station without a telescope? It looks like a fast-moving star, but you have to know when to look up. Sign up for text messages or email alerts to let you know when (and where) to spot the station and wave to the crew: https://spotthestation.nasa.gov

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ISS after undocking of STS-132

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NSS Space Forum: Sustainable Space Development – Doug Plata

Check out the upcoming National Space Society Space Forum with Dr. Doug Plata, President and founder of the Space Development Network. He will talk about the  Network’s plan for sustainable space development and focus in particular on The Space Fair and Instabase projects. The presentation on Zoom is set for Thursday, July 13, 2023, 9:00 pm to 10:15 pm EDT.

[ Update July.17.2023: Here is a video of the event:

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From the NSS announcement:

The Plan for Sustainable Space Development is the plan proposed by the Space Development Network for the initial development of space. It has similarities to the NSS Roadmap, but it is focused on the near term, what is probable, and a specific timetable. Doug’s presentation will focus on two aspects, The Space Fair and Instabase.

The Space Fair is made from the exhibits which were displayed at ISDC 2023 in Frisco, Texas and which filled a conference room, much to the delight and enjoyment of the attendees. The Space Fair is divided into 15 categories and Doug will review the sections as they provide an interesting summary of the plan.

Following that introduction to the plan, Doug will explore their proposed concept for the Initial Permanent Bases on the moon and Mars. This Instabase would be designed to house the very historic, Initial Permanent Crew of eight. Doug will explain why they  believe that inflatables make the best sense not only for the Initial Permanent Base but for the initial phase of the International Bases on the Moon and Mars. They could use very large, 100 ton inflatables delivered via Starship. Doug will systematically go through the various modules of the InstaBase and then describe the scenario for the Initial Permanent Crew.

Don’t miss this informative space forum that will feature the innovative concepts for habitation on the Moon proposed by the Space Development Network.  Doug will also share more about the Space Development Network and answer all of your questions. …

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Doug Plata is a physician in Redlands, CA.  He is the President and Founder of the Space Development Network, a free-to-join organization of space advocates networked to advance space development projects. Doug has served on multiple committees of different space advocacy organizations. He has made dozens of appearances and presentations at conferences and on the radio.  He recently oversaw the completion of a full-scale Moon-Mars base mock-up named the InstaBase which is to be displayed during major Starship launches. His primary interest is the establishment of large, inflatable, and sustainable bases as the initial permanent bases on both the Moon and Mars.

Register for the event here.

Hear also Doug discuss Space Development Network initiatives in interviews on The Space Show.

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Videos: “Space to Ground” & other space habitat reports – July.12.2023

Here is the latest episode in NASA’s Space to Ground weekly report on activities related to the International Space Station:

** NRCSD26 DeploymentsNanoracks

Nanoracks [… on July.6.2023] deploying 6 CubeSats from the International Space Station.

** Boom! Lockheed Martin bursts inflatable space habitat in testVideoFromSpace

Lockheed Martin is developing inflatable habitats for use in space. Watch several views of a habitat prototype being inflated past its limit.

** Science on Northrop Grumman’s CRS-19 Mission to the Space StationNASA

Northrop Grumman’s 19th commercial resupply services mission to the International Space Station is carrying scientific investigations including a 3D neuron cell culture to test gene therapy, instruments to monitor plasma density, and an updated potable water dispenser system.

The Cygnus spacecraft carrying these experiments to the orbiting laboratory is scheduled to lift off no earlier than August 1 from the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport at NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility on Wallops Island, Virginia.

Learn more about some of the science that’s traveling to the space station on this mission: https://go.nasa.gov/43futh0

** Expedition 69 Astronaut Steve Bowen Talks with WCVB-TV Boston NASA Video

Aboard the International Space Station, Expedition 69 Flight Engineer Steve Bowen of NASA discussed life and work aboard the orbital outpost during an in-flight interview July 12 WCVB-TV Boston. Bowen is in the midst of a long-duration mission living and working aboard the microgravity laboratory to advance scientific knowledge and demonstrate new technologies for future human and robotic exploration missions. Such research benefits people on Earth and lays the groundwork for future human exploration through the agency’s Artemis missions, which will send astronauts to the Moon to prepare for future expeditions to Mars.

** NSS Space Forum – Commercial LEO Space Stations and the NASA Commercial LEO Destinations Program  – National Space Society

Space Forum, January 12, 2023

Commercial LEO Space Stations and the NASA Commercial LEO Destinations Program

Featuring the NSS Space Ambassadors

NASA is supporting the development of commercial destinations in low-Earth orbit (LEO) to facilitate the creation of a cost-effective and robust commercial human spaceflight economy. Development and operation of commercial destinations in LEO is a key to achieving this goal. This special space forum, featuring the NSS Space Ambassadors, will provide a review of the NASA Commercial LEO Destinations Program and an overview of each of the four commercial partners: Axiom, Blue Origin, NanoRacks, and Northrop Grumman.

The detailed program includes the following topics:

• NASA Commercial LEO Destinations (CLD) Program by Jim Plaxco
• Axiom Space Station by Ken Ruffin
• Blue Origin Station by Vanessa Farsadaki
• NanoRacks Station by Mark Armstrong
• Northrop Grumman Station by Prathmesh Barapatre
• Question and Answer Session

Enjoy this comprehensive review of the next phase in opening space for development and settlement.

** Live Video from the International Space Station (Official NASA Stream) – NASA

Watch live video from the International Space Station, including inside views when the crew aboard the space station is on duty. Views of Earth are also streamed from an external camera located outside of the space station. During periods of signal loss due to handover between communications satellites, a blue screen is displayed.

The space station orbits Earth about 250 miles (425 kilometers) above the surface. An international partnership of five space agencies from 15 countries operates the station, and it has been continuously occupied since November 2000. It’s a microgravity laboratory where science, research, and human innovation make way for new technologies and research breakthroughs not possible on Earth. More: https://go.nasa.gov/3CkVtC8

Did you know you can spot the station without a telescope? It looks like a fast-moving star, but you have to know when to look up. Sign up for text messages or email alerts to let you know when (and where) to spot the station and wave to the crew: https://spotthestation.nasa.gov

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ISS after undocking of STS-132

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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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