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Dr. David Livingston

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Broadcast 780 (Special Edition)	Listen to the show!
Aired on June 29th, 2007
Guest: Pat Bahn
Pat Bahn, CEO of TGV Rockets, was the guest for this Space Show program. We began the discussion with Pat updating us with new developments with TGV which focused on the successful completion of critical test firings with their 30,000 lb. engine. These tests were carried out at the NASA Stennis Space Center in Mississippi and focused on the basic ignition and verification issues for the rocket engine which uses JP-8 fuel. Pat discussed at length the reasons behind using JP-8 as well as the significance of conducting these tests at Stennis. You can read about TGV new by visiting the section on their website for press. The TGV website is www.tgv-rockets.com. Pat was asked about the process and cost of using Stennis as well as some of the technical issues about the engine including cooling and pumps. Later in the program listeners asked for his thoughts on operationally responsive space for the military and his pursuit of that market, the VSE, NASA, and more. Pat Bahn brings to The Space Show interesting perspectives and a unique business plan for TGV Rockets. If you have follow up questions or comments for Pat, please send them to me at drspace@thespaceshow.com and I will forward them to him.

About our guest...

Pat Bahn
Pat Bahn is the CEO of TGV Rockets and the Washington director of the Suborbital Institute, a trade association aimed at promoting the nascent suborbital launch industry. TGV Rockets is planning a piloted reusable suborbital launch vehicle, thus bringing to the market a new class and generation of rocket that will facilitate the development of space commercialization. Mr. Bahn is also a key member of The Suborbital Institute and an active space advocate.

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