Alex Howerton was the guest for this Space Show program. Alex provided us with a rundown on the Rutgers Lunar Symposium, then we switched to hearing about NASTAR and their space tourist training program. With regards to talks that Alex had heard at the Rutgers Lunar Symposium, he noted what Dr. Jim Logan said as Dr. Logan suggested for major hurdles for long term space development: radiation, lunar dust, hypo-gravity, and synergistic effects. Listen to Alex take us through the meaning and implication of each. In response to a listener question, Alex commented on the excellent networking that was going on at the symposium and the opportunity for meeting and discussing virtually anything with those attending and speaking. He also said that at one point in discussions, the questions were asked if the engineers present could now go build lunar structures. The answer has a lot to do with the fact that there is no way to get to the Moon but you will want to hear his comments in full. After spending the first segment on the Rutgers symposium, we addressed space training at NASTAR. Check out this section of their website, www.nastarcenter.com. Alex explained how the company carries out space tourist training and he went into detail about the various programs, why this training is essential, and how his training programs are rapidly becoming the industry standard. We also talked about how they are marketed with a joint program with Incredible Adventures. Questions were asked about the timing of the training. For example, should a potential space tourist do the training now or wait until the suborbital vehicle is available with a specific flight profile. Alex addresses this listener question during his discussion. For additional information about NASTAR and space training, or if you have follow up questions or comments from this program, please contact Alex Howerton at ahowerton@etcusa.com. As always, you can send you questions or comments to me at drspace@thespaceshow.com.
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