Tom Olson was the guest for this special Space Show program intended to update us on the ISDC conference that just ended in Dallas, TX. Please note that for this interview, there were audio issues with the telephone line with Tom that could not be cleared for this show. I asked Tom to tell us his favorite talk at ISDC was and while he said there were not major show stoppers as there were last year with the luncheon talk by Burt Rutan, he did say he was very impressed with Alex Tai and also talks in the business track.

Rick Sterling was the guest for this Space Show program. He came in at the last minute as a standby when the regularly scheduled guest was unavailable and The Space Show thanks Rick for standing in and for a job well done. We spent a good portion of the program talking about the alternative hardware program for returning to the Moon, Direct 2. Rick explained Direct 2, answered listener questions about this program, including some engineering questions about first and second stages, engines, fuel, the political and budget realities of the program for returning to the Moon and more.

Stefanie Michaels (aka Adventure Girl) was the guest for this Space Show program. Adventure Girl is exactly what her name suggests, a vibrant young woman seeking adventures and experiences and sharing them with the rest of us. One of her latest adventures was a ride on the Zero G plane out of Las Vegas with Buzz Aldrin and others. This flight was so successfully, Stefanie will soon be doing other Zero G flights for her fans to participate in with her. Here her describe her adventure on the program and answer listener questions about the flight, risk taking, fear, and much more.

Dr. Bruno Stanek in Switzerland was the guest for this Space Show program. During this interview, we covered many important subjects including the way it was during the Apollo period of our space program to what is happening now with our space program. Dr. Stanek talked about media and press, a hate America point of view and why he thinks it exists, and why there is the spread of bogus science beliefs including how we never went to the Moon and later in the show, even some of the global warming arguments. Dr.

Dr. Angie Buckley and Dr. Gilles Clément were the guests for this Space Show program to discuss their new book, "Artificial Gravity." During the program, Drs. Buckley and Clément made the case for an extensive study of artificial gravity and related issues for long term spaceflight and space settlement. We discussed many of the human factors associated with humans being in microgravity for long periods of time. This discussion included a look at the physiological problems, nutritional issues, neurological issues, and much more.

Marshall Martin was the guest for this special Space Show program. Marshall is a faithful Space Show listener, an unaffiliated space advocate, and a listener that asks exceptionally good questions to a wide variety of Space Show guests. This interview started out by asking Marshall about his interest in space and how he comes up with so many unusually high quality questions for Space Show guests on a wide variety of topics. As you will hear when listening to the program, Marshall applies some engineering rules to his question process.

Esther Dyson was the guest for this Space Show program. Please be aware that there are audio problems with parts of this program as a VoIP phone line was used for the interview. VoIP audio problems cannot be edited out of the recording. Both Esther and I appreciate your understanding regarding this matter. This interview with Esther Dyson is outstanding! We began the interview by learning about Esther's amazing workshop program, Flight School. Flight School will be held this June 20-22 in Aspen, CO and its the third annual Flight School program Ms. Dyson has put together.

Dr. Burton Lee was the guest for this show which first aired on Saturday, May 19 and was heard again on Tuesday, May 22, 2007. Dr. Lee discussed the upcoming financial symposium for the ISDC Conference in Dallas, May 24, 2007. Burton provided us with an important comprehensive look into this conference as well as space investment financing. Many financial issues were discussed, listeners asked several financial and oriented questions, and Burton provided us with details and insights into the speakers and participants at this upcoming symposium.

Dr. Charles Lurio was the guest for this special Space Show program. As today marked the sixth year birthday for The Space Show, I started the discussion by asking Charles about the progress/changes he has seen in space development over the past six years. Charles addressed the changes both from a private sector perspective and the public sector. You will certainly want to hear his assessment of both. Charles went on to discuss the importance of R&D programs and having a good X-vehicle program which we do not have right now.

Michael Laine, the CEO of LiftPort, was the guest for this Space Show program. Michael came on the show to describe in detail the current situation facing LiftPort as well as himself. He talks about the financial difficulties they are facing, their upcoming timeline, Michael's having funded LiftPort and then the loss of his building and much more. Here the facts directly from Michael Laine. He also provides some current information the space elevator. Many listeners had questions for him about how LiftPort can generate a cash flow, a product mix for the company and much more.