Date Aired: Tuesday 21 Jun 2005
David Ashford, Managing Director for Bristol Spaceplanes in the UK, was the guest for this Space Show program. Mr. Ashford addressed many of the issues relating space planes, why NASA and the aerospace industry do not build them, and how they could be built, using the Bristol model, for lower cost space access. Visit the Bristol website at www.bristolspaceplanes.com to see the evolutionary step by step approach Mr. Ashford has designed to go from a basic suborbital space plane to a mature...
Date Aired: Sunday 19 Jun 2005
Chuck Walker, author of "Atlas: The Ultimate Weapon," was the guest for this Space Show program. Mr. Walker began the interview by letting us know why the Atlas ICBM was the ultimate weapon and why it was so important for both the military and the early days of our space program, including Project Mercury. We talked about the various versions of the Atlas, its stainless steel components and construction, it safety record, Mercury astronauts and their flights, the use of a Russian engine in a 90...
Date Aired: Tuesday 14 Jun 2005
Leonard David, the senior writer for Space.com was the guest for this Space Show program. Mr. David shared his thoughts, perspectives, and research with us on many topics. The discussion included updates on Mars, Mars rovers, Mars planetary and astrobiology science, Hubble, the Space Shuttle, the new Nasa Administrator, Dr. Mike Griffin, and energy. Regarding energy, we talked about the need for effective government and space agency policy, far out technologies that may be useful to us, the...
Date Aired: Monday 13 Jun 2005
Jeff Feige was the guest for this special Monday night Space Show program to discuss the coming Return to the Moon (RTM) Conference in Las Vegas, NV. RTM is sponsored by The Space Frontier Foundation and will take place from July 21-23, 2005. Mr Feige shared with us the importance of the agenda for the conference and the relationship that the conference is striving to build with Nasa and the alt.space community. We discussed various speakers, panels, and topics, as well as displays that will be...
Date Aired: Sunday 12 Jun 2005
Dr. Jim Pass was the guest for today's Space Show. Dr. Pass, through his website www.astrosociology.com, is promoting the development of the field astrosociology for space development. As this subject is new to most of us, Dr. Pass began the interview with an in-depth explanation what astrosociology is about, its origin, and most importantly, its significance for our space development program, both public and private. Dr. Pass responded to numerous listener questions regarding the subject as...
Date Aired: Tuesday 07 Jun 2005
Dr. Louis Friedman, Executive Director of The Planetary Society, was the guest for this Space Show program. Dr. Friedman began the interview by explaining the origins of The Planetary Society and its present day uniqueness as a space advocate organization. We then discussed their project, Cosmos 1, a solar sail mission which launches in two weeks from a Russian submarine. For details on this mission and to follow its progress, visit http://www.planetary.org/solarsail/index.html. Listeners asked...
Date Aired: Sunday 05 Jun 2005
Dr. Brad Edwards returned to The Space Show to discuss new developments and the progress with the space elevator. Dr. Edwards brought us up to date on the improvements being made with the carbon fibers for the ribbon, he answered technical questions as to how the elevator would work and for what markets and projects it was best suited for once it becomes reality. We talked about the cost, its financing, and the time table to develop and get an operational space elevator. Dr. Edwards mentioned...
Date Aired: Thursday 02 Jun 2005
Robert Zimmerman returned to this special Space Show program to update listeners on the recently held ISDC Conference in Washington, DC and more. Robert began the update talking about the opening remarks by Burt Rutan and his NASA comments. Following Burt were NASA speakers that had to address the issues cited by Mr. Rutan. Mr. Zimmerman discussed some of what he has been told regarding the three different types of divisions within NASA at this time pertaining to the implementation of the new...
Date Aired: Wednesday 01 Jun 2005
George Tyson, CEO of Orbital Commerce Project, Inc. (OCP), was the guest for this edition of The Space show. OCP is dedicated to training personnel for the commercial human space flight industry and this is the subject of this show. Mr. Tyson spoke about both the pilot training programs and the payload specialist training programs. He pointed out how he was working with the FAA to establish pilot flight training qualifications and programs similar to what exist now within the FAA and earning a...
Date Aired: Tuesday 31 May 2005
Elon Musk, CEO and Chairman of SpaceX, returned as a guest for this Space Show program. We began the interview by getting an update from Elon on the Falcon 1 and its planned first launch which may be as early as August 2005. I then asked Elon why he did not consider an air launch vehicle. I am sure you will find his response informative and comprehensive. We discussed federal ranges, range fees, launching from the Cape, Wallops Island, the Pacific islands, Kodiak, and eventually from private...
Date Aired: Sunday 29 May 2005
Stephan A. Schwartz was the guest on this Space Show program. Mr. Schwartz discussed scientific research and remote viewing (RV), applying it to space development as well as other projects and disciplines. Stephan made an important distinction with the type of scientific research with remote viewing that we discussed on the show today with the type of remote viewing that has entered the pop culture world. This distinction is important in understanding the full range of what can be accomplished...
Date Aired: Tuesday 24 May 2005
Robert Pearlman returned to The Space Show to discuss space memorabilia collecting. Through http://collectspace.com and also Countdown Enterprises in Rocket Town near Houston, TX, Robert is one of the authorities on collecting space items. He discussed collecting from the vantage point of one just starting out to the experienced or even professional collector. Robert fielded questions about Moon rocks, Space Ship One memorabilia, Hubble memorabilia, Russian space collectables, eBay and much...
Date Aired: Sunday 22 May 2005
Dr. Stephen Johnson was The Space Show guest for this very interesting two hour program. We began with a comprehensive discussion of military space and weapons in space given the recent news about the Air Force considering deploying certain space weapons in the not so distant future. This is perhaps the most complete and detailed discussion on this topic so far on The Space Show as Dr. Johnson examined many different components that go into space weapons consideration. We next addressed issues...
Date Aired: Tuesday 17 May 2005
Dr. Kent Miller was the guest for this Space Show program. Dr. Miller began the interview speaking about the coming NSS Annual ISDC Conference to be held later this week in Washington, DC from May 19-22, 2005. Dr. Miller discussed the overall conference plan, he spoke about many of the speakers and the subjects that will be covered and he also provided listeners with registration information for those who are still interested in attending. Simply visit www.nss.org and click on the ISDC button....
Date Aired: Monday 16 May 2005
Jim Muncy of PoliSpace was the guest for the first hour with the remaining half-hour dedicated to open lines. Mr. Muncy started out his discussion by talking about the new NASA Administrator, Dr. Michael Griffin. Mr. Muncy went into some detail to point out the favorable characteristics and plans that Dr. Griffin brings with him and the positive steps he has taken so far regarding NASA, the implementation of the President's vision, and how to make is sustainable and a commercial space enabler....
Date Aired: Sunday 15 May 2005
Tom Olson returned to The Space Show to update us on what has been happening within the entrepreneurial space industry for the first half of the year. Since his last visit on the program at the end of 2004, the industry has continued to move forward with hopes placed on the new NASA Administrator Dr. Mike Griffin as well as on the momentum from events in late 2004. Mr. Olson talked about the Administrator and NASA, he spoke about the continuing impact of Space Ship One, and the many likely...
Date Aired: Tuesday 10 May 2005
Paul Smith returned to The Space Show to discuss his new book, "Reading the Enemy's Mind: Inside Star Gate--America's Psychic Espionage Program", and to share his thoughts with us on how remote viewing can be used to facilitate our becoming space-faring. Mr. Smith explained the history and nature of remote viewing and spoke openly about its capabilities, advantages, and limitations. In response to listener questions, he explained how it could be used to help project the winning companies in the...
Date Aired: Monday 09 May 2005
Wally Schirra and Ed Buckbee returned to The Space Show to discuss their new book, "The Real Space Cowboys." This is a must read for anyone interested in our Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo space programs. The book, published by Apogee, includes a terrific DVD with lots of new material, some of it quite funny. Not only did Wally and Ed talk about their experiences and the history which they each lived, we discussed issues of current importance for our becoming space-faring. These topics included...
Date Aired: Sunday 08 May 2005
Kenneth Murphy was the guest for this Space Show program. We began the interview by discussing Ken's involvement with the National Space Society and the coming ISDC annual conference for the NSS in Washington, DC later this month. We had an extensive discussion with Mr. Murphy about education, outreach, NASA outreach, NSS and other space organizations and their outreach programs. We had stimulating questions from the listeners in the area of education, space books and libraries, science...
Date Aired: Tuesday 03 May 2005
Alan Boyle was the guest for this Space Show program. We talked about his work as MSNB.com's science editor, covering hydrocarbon formation theory to dinosaurs, and then on to space. Mr. Boyle was in Florida at the Cape for the dress rehearsal for the coming Discovery shuttle flight and reported to us on what was going on today as well as sharing his views with us on return to flight. We also discussed the ISS, repairing Hubble, the private sector entrepreneurial launch companies, space tourism...
Date Aired: Saturday 30 Apr 2005
The first ever Space Show program before a live audience was recorded at the Space Access Conference in Phoenix, Arizona the evening of April 30, 2005. Many familiar Space Show guests took to the microphone to discuss not only what they were hearing at the conference but how best to move forward to a full space-faring economy. In addition, new Space Show participants joined the broadcast to provide us with their perspective and solutions. Many of these new Space Show participants will be guests...
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Date Aired: Tuesday 26 Apr 2005
Robert Zimmerman returned to The Space Show to update listeners on the happenings within the space community. We discussed return to flight with the upcoming Discovery shuttle flight, the new NASA Administrator Dr. Mike Griffin, Hubble, the Voyager program, and more. Bob pointed out the difference in NASA this year in its open support of many alternative and advocate space conferences, including ISDC among others. Zimmerman was also quick to point out some of the rough spots that are still...
Date Aired: Sunday 24 Apr 2005
Jim Benson returned to The Space Show to update us on SpaceDev and to bring us other important news regarding the alt.space community. Mr. Benson began the interview by responding my question about young college grads going into the alt.space world for careers. He said they were interviewing lots of engineering applicants, that SpaceDev was hiring several engineers and that the available talent pool was growing and was very high quality. This represents a positive change which he felt has come...
Date Aired: Thursday 21 Apr 2005
Dr. Allan Paull joined the growing Space Show guest family with this very special Thursday evening program to discuss the Australian HyShot Scramjet Test and Flight Program and scramjet technology in general. We started the interview with a good basic explanation of scramjet technology and where we are today with developing scramjets as well as what the future might hold for scramjets. Many listeners asked technical questions about scramjet engines, rocket and flight parameters, fuel used,...
Date Aired: Tuesday 19 Apr 2005
Linda Plush and Dr. Eleanor O'Rangers of the Space Nursing Society were the guests for this program. They spoke about various aspects and details of human factors affecting space travel. This discussion ranged from factors that impact well-trained astronauts to the factors most likely going to impact the average space tourist. These factors include space sickness, acceleration problems, medicines, female reproductive issues, bone issues, possible mental issues and lots more. This was a wide...
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