Dr. Greg Autry, Tuesday, 4-11-23, # 4012

Guest:  Dr. Greg Autry;  Topics:  Dr. Autry made the case for both the use of nuclear power and the need for rational climate discussions.  He supplied facts and details to make his case. We also talked economics, our challenges, possible solutions, space and the economy and much more.

Guest:  Mary Roach;  Topics:  We discussed Mary's new book and first young reader's book, "Packing For Mars For Kids."  In addition, our guest fielded questions about settlement, gravity, living on the Moon or Mars, kids and pets in space, a full kids spacesuit and more.

Guest:  Dr. Scott Pace;  Topics:  Space traffic management, Artemis and the Artemis Accords, National Space Councils, Space Policy Directives, bipartisan space policy, commercial space, commercial space station development, China, and lots more.

Guest:  Davide Sivolella;  Topics:  We discussed Davide's new book, "Space Mining & Manufacturing" plus the makeup of this up and coming industry.  Our guest linked it all to benefiting Earth to solve the declining Earth environmental conditions (many of them).  Post your comments on our blog with your thoughts on this.

Guest:  Dr. Deana Weibel; Topics: Dr. Weibel's paper "The Overview Effect and the Ultraview Effect: How Extreme Experiences in/of Outer Space Influence Religious Beliefs in Astronauts." Additional related topics were introduced and discussed.