Guest: Scott Herman;  Topics:  An introduction to BlackSky, Geospatial intelligence and global monitoring, dusk-to-dawn capabilities, LEO Constellation, commercial value, market growth, national security and much more.

Guests: John Batchelor, Dr. Alan Stern, Dr. David Livingston.  Topics: New Horizons Ultima Thule updates, Pluto & Charon analysis updates.   You are invited to comment, ask questions, and discuss the Space Show program/guest(s) on the Space Show blog. Comments, questions, and any discussion must be relevant and applicable to Space Show programming. Written Transcripts of Space Show programs are not permitted without prior written consent from The Space Show (even if for personal use) & are a violation of the Space Show copyright.

Guest:  Dr. Roger Launius;  Topics:  Dr. Launius introduced us to his new book, "Space Exploration: From the Ancient World to the Extraterrestrial Future," which we discussed in detail, including many of the exceptional pictures in the book.

Guest:  Dr. Alan Stern;  Topics:  New Horizons and Alan's new book, "Chasing New Horizons: Inside The Epic First Mission To Pluto," spacecraft design and power issues, rocket trades & more.  Please direct all comments and questions regarding specific Space Show programs & guest(s) to the Space Show blog which is part of archived program on our website, www.thespaceshow.com.   Comments and questions should be relevant to the specific Space Show program.

Guests: John Batchelor, Dr. Marc Rayman, Dr. David Livingston.  Topics:  Dawn Mission updates for the dwarf planet Ceres.  You are invited to comment, ask questions, and discuss the Space Show program/guest(s) on the Space Show blog. Comments, questions, and any discussion must be relevant and applicable to Space Show programming. Written Transcripts of Space Show programs are not permitted without prior written consent from The Space Show (even if for personal use) & are a violation of the Space Show copyright.