Guests:  John Bucknell, Bill Gowan; Topics:  Updates for John's company Virtus Solis, an overview of space based solar power, John's business plan, timelines, demos, making it to orbit, in space manufacturing and partnerships. Capital needs and acquisition for Virtus Solis were also discussed.

Guests: John Batchelor, George Lordos, Dr. David Livingston.  Topics:  MIT Mars design projects MARINA, Redwood Forest & luxury space hotel.  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. We do not permit the commercial use of any Space Show program or part thereof, nor do we permit Space Show programs to be edited, placed on YouTube, or other private channels & websites.

Guest:  Jim Armor;  Topics:  Satellite industry issues, servicing, markets, closing commercial space business cases, government relations.  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.