The Space Show this week – Nov.16.15

November 16, 2015 TopSpacer

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

1. Monday, Nov. 16. 2015: 2-3:30 PM PST (5-6:30 PM EST; 4-5:30 PM CST): We welcome WAYNE ELEAZER to the show to discuss his recent Space Review postings.

2. Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2015:,7-8:30 PM PST (10-11:30 PM EST, 9-10:30 PM CST): We welcome back DOUG MESSIER of Parabolic Arc for news and updates.

3. Friday, Nov. 20, 2015; 9:30 -11 AM PST (12:30-2 PM EST; 11:30-1 PM CST) We welcome DR. JIM LOGAN, DAN ADAMO & DR. JOHN JURIST for a roundtable discussion on HSF in general & specifically to Mars, the Moon and more, plus many other topics.

4. Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015: 12-1:30 PM PST (3-4:30 PM EST, 2-3:30 PM CST): We welcome DAVID LOVE from the UK and author of Kepler And The Universe: How One Man Revolutionized Astronomy.

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.

Activism, General, SpaceCasts

Video: TMRO.tv 8.33 – “What upcoming space tech are you most excited about?”

November 15, 2015 TopSpacer

The latest episode of the TMRO.tv program is now available: What upcoming space tech are you most excited about? – TMRO

On this weeks show we ask you and our team, “What upcoming space tech are you most excited about?”

Space news topics discussed:

* Air Force declares failure on Super Strypi test launch
* Intelligence-gathering satellite launched by China
* Arab and Indian satellites fly aboard Ariane 5
* UP Aerospace Successfully Launches From Spaceport America
* Crew Dragon Propulsion System Completes Development Testing
* NASA delays cargo award again, eliminates Boeing from contention
* Radio bug to keep new Iridium satellites grounded until April
* Blue Origin Plans Test Flight This Year, Commercial Research Missions 2016

TMRO.tv relies on viewer support:

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

Education, Space films and videos

Journey to Space exhibition and 3D film at the California Science Center

November 14, 2015 TopSpacer

The California Science Center in Los Angeles has recently opened a new exhibition called Journey to Space and it is paired with the the film, Journey to Space 3D:

Designed with the help of astronauts and space scientists, Journey to Space: The Exhibition allows visitors to experience some of the most fascinating and challenging aspects of living and working in space and learn how we are preparing for bolder and more distant missions. Additionally, Journey to Space 3D provides an inspiring look back at the remarkable achievements of NASA’s Space Shuttle program and concludes with a fascinating showcase of the exciting plans that are underway for the next chapter of space exploration: Mars.

This video shows some highlights of the exhibition:

Here is a trailer about the film, which is narrated by Patrick Stewart:

Space films and videos, Space Music

Music video: “Beyond the Terra” – Chris Hadfield

November 13, 2015 TopSpacer

Here is a new music video from Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield (of ISS and Space Oddity fame) taken from his new album Space Sessions: Songs From A Tin Can. (Another music video from the album is available here.)