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Date Aired: Tuesday 18 Nov 2003
Dr. Roger Launius, Space Historian for the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum, was the guest for this edition of The Space Show. Dr. Launius brought an historical perspective The Space Show regarding our space program, especially concerning the manned spaceflight program, launch vehicles, and space access. Building upon this historical perspective, we talked about our present program and needs and what may be ahead for us with our future space program, both public and private. Dr. Launius...
Guests: Dr. Roger Launius
Date Aired: Sunday 16 Nov 2003
Jeff Birks, Space Show listener and founder of Pioneer Radio in the UK, called the show from London during the second half of the program and we had a vibrant discussion about space activities in Europe and in the UK. The first half of this program was devoted to open lines. Mr. Birks also spoke about the importance of space programs for humanity to survive, to become space-faring, and to develop and progress for the benefit of all.
Guests: Jeff Birks
Date Aired: Tuesday 11 Nov 2003
Mike Dinn and John Saxon joined The Space Show from Canberra, Australia as these two gentlemen were part of the Australian communications team that help make possible Apollo era and Skylab communications and television pictures available to us all, from the Moon and from space. Mike and John talked about their experiences, the work they did with NASA, their views on the space programs of today, space programs and education in Australia, the movie "The Dish" and lots more. This is an historical...
Guests: Mike Dinn, John Saxon
Date Aired: Sunday 09 Nov 2003
Tony Webb, the founder of the space lotto for space tourism, was the guest on The Space Show for this program. Mr. Webb discussed in detail his espace lotto program and how it will help space tourism and entrepreneurial suborbital and other space companies. He also explains the legal issues involved both here in the United States and in other countries. We talked about the various prizes available for lottery winners, how to get the media behind the project, especially in Europe where progress...
Guests: Tony Webb
Date Aired: Tuesday 04 Nov 2003
John Powell, President and Founder of JP Aerospace, was the guest on The Space Show Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2003. John discussed the plans for JPAerospace, its launch platforms, balloon launches, the technology and science supporting their business plan and operations. John also discussed the need for his company to comply with ITARS, what it is like working with the FAA AST on regulatory issues, and the State Dept. regarding ITARS. We also discussed his coming project with Michael Laine regarding...
Guests: John Powell
Date Aired: Sunday 02 Nov 2003
Dr. Bernard Foing, the Chief Scientist for the European Space Agency (ESA) Research and Scientific Support Department, was the Space Show guest for this program. Dr. Foing described in detail the his work at ESA, including the SMART-1 Mission, Mars missions, lunar research, Mars and other planetology and astrobiology. We discussed European attitudes with space exploration and development, commercial space development including lunar settlements and commerce, and the Chinese space program. We...
Guests: Dr. Bernard H. Foing
Date Aired: Tuesday 28 Oct 2003
Brian Chase, the Executive Director for the National Space Society was the guest for this Space Show program. We had a most interesting discussion about the role of space advocate organizations, how they do effective lobbying with Congress, the best way to approach those in Washington to influence space policy and what not to do when trying to influence an elected official. We also discussed the National Space Society and its goals, its worldwide offices, its relationship with other space...
Guests: Brian Chase
Date Aired: Sunday 26 Oct 2003
Ms. Sylvia Engdahl, the author of science fiction novels first published in the 1970s and recently reissued, as well as an outspoken web publisher and writer concerning the importance of space colonization, was the guest on The Space Show for this program. During our discussing, we not only talked about space colonization and why it is important for everyone, but we discussed at length ways to bring the importance of space colonization to the public, including finding paths to facilitate the...
Guests: Sylvia Engdahl
Date Aired: Tuesday 21 Oct 2003
Dennis Wingo, President of Skycorp, Inc. and Chief Technical Officer for Orbital Recovery Corporation, was the guest on The Space Show for this program. Mr. Wingo shared his thoughts with us regarding effective space advocacy, the importance of proper business planning for space business ventures, on orbit construction and repair and geo satellite life extension through his company Orbital Recovery Corporation. We also discussed the Chinese space program, military space, politics, and new...
Guests: Dennis Wingo
Date Aired: Sunday 19 Oct 2003
Laurie J. Wiggins, Founder and President of TO SPACE Company, Incorporated is the guest for this edition of The Space Show. TO SPACE provides suborbital access to companies and individuals that want to send items to space, with payload return. During this program, Ms. Wiggins discusses how TO SPACE provides ways for both companies and individuals to send items to and from space, the type and size of such items, and the cost of doing this. Together with Ms. Wiggins, we also talk about how TO...
Guests: Laurie J. Wiggins
Date Aired: Tuesday 14 Oct 2003
Jim Spellman, the founder and director of the Western Spaceport Chapter of the National Space Society and a member of the California Spaceport Authority, was the guest on The Space Show for this program. Mr. Spellman discussed the Chinese launch this evening, joining the United States and Russia as the only nations that put a human in space. All aspects of the Chinese accomplishment were discussed, including possible political and military ramifications in this country, Russia, and Europe to...
Guests: Jim Spellman
Date Aired: Tuesday 07 Oct 2003
Dr. Al Differ, the Director of Analysis with JP Aerospace and a member of the Board of Directors for the Space Frontier Foundation, was the guest for The Space Show for this program. Dr. Differ discusses balloon launches, space access, the importance of space advocacy and how to make it work, various aspects of space policy, solar sails and related technology, space profitability, markets, and space organizations. We also discussed the economics of space policy and development.
Guests: Dr. Al Differ
Date Aired: Sunday 05 Oct 2003
Ned Dodds, a retired high school teacher and outstanding space researcher, discusses his work aimed at providing school children and others with resources and educational tools supporting solar system exploration and development. Mr. Dodds took us through his website, www.beyondearthorbit.org, pointing out the highlights as well as taking notes on new features and services to add to his site to make it the premiere source of solar system information. In addition, we discussed the general state...
Guests: Ned Dodds
Date Aired: Tuesday 30 Sep 2003
Tim Pickens is currently a propulsion engineer for Plasma Processes and is a consultant to Burt Rutan and Scaled Composites with SpaceShipOne. Mr. Pickens explains rocket propulsion during this program, the advantages and disadvantages of various rocket fuels, he talks at length about the sub-orbital industry, and he discusses his experiences with Scaled Composites and the SpaceShipOne. We also talk about space vision, RLVs, government, amateur rocketry, and rocket powered bicycles. Tim Pickens...
Guests: Tim Pickens
Date Aired: Sunday 28 Sep 2003
Dr. Pascal Lee directs the newly formed Mars Institute. During this interview, Dr. Lee goes into detail to discuss how a humans to Mars mission will come about and what causes a government and society to support and fund such a mission. In addition, Dr. Lee discusses the significant differences between Earth and Mars, and he goes into great detail to discuss the importance of impact craters on Earth and their relationship to understanding Mars. Dr. Lee also talks about the technology and...
Guests: Dr. Pascal Lee
Date Aired: Tuesday 23 Sep 2003
Steve Durst and Charles Bohannan have organized and put together the International Lunar Conference to be held in Hawaii from November 16-22, 2003. Steve and Charles discuss this conference, why it is taking place in Hawaii and the significance of the location. They also discuss the international aspect of the conference, especially with India and China. In addition, we discuss lunar commerce, an observatory on the Moon, humans to Jupiter and the outer solar system, and Mars. The International...
Guests: Charles Bohannan, Steve Durst
Date Aired: Sunday 21 Sep 2003
Robert Noteboom, the Chairman of the Space Frontier Foundation (SFF), was the guest on this edition of The Space Show. Mr. Noteboom discussed the SFF in detail, the coming SFF conference in Los Angeles from Oct. 10-12 and how to attend and make reservations for it, the conference agenda, and the significance and importance of both the SFF and this conference. In addition, we explored many topics relevant not only to the theme of The Space Show, but becoming space-faring. The topics discussed...
Guests: Robert Noteboom
Date Aired: Tuesday 16 Sep 2003
Tony DeTora, the Executive Director of The Space Frontier Foundation, was the guest on this edition of The Space Show. Mr. DeTora discussed the present status of the commercial space industry, who the participants are in this and other countries. We also discussed the alternative space companies, new launch companies, the regulatory environment and more. In addition, we talked about The Space Frontier Foundation (SFF) conference, March Storm with ProSpace, and how best to influence Congress for...
Guests: Tony DeTora
Date Aired: Tuesday 09 Sep 2003
Sir Martin Rees, Astronomer Royal and Professor at Cambridge University in England was the guest on this program. We discussed his new book, "Our Final Hour" and the risks we face as humans at our own hands with our science development, political policies, and behavior. Professor Rees shows how this may prevent us from becoming a space-faring culture. We also talked about how best to become space-faring, the proper roles for both the private and the public sectors in space development, the...
Guests: Sir Martin Rees
Date Aired: Sunday 07 Sep 2003
John Cserep serves as the head of the Space Frontier Foundation's Message & Policy Committee. During this program, we discussed possible policy scenarios regarding the International Space Station (ISS), the Shuttle, the Orbital Space Plane, and previous efforts by NASA to build a replacement space transportation vehicle such as X-33. We discussed the capabilities of the private sector, specifically the newer and smaller launch companies in comparison to the large aerospace companies, to...
Guests: John Cserep
Date Aired: Tuesday 02 Sep 2003
Matt Bille was the Space Show guest for this program. We discussed the microsatellite industry, launch access for such satellites, satellite history, ITARS, Russian and American launch vehicles, life on this planet and elsewhere, zoology, and much more. Mr. Bille is a very interesting person and The Space Show was able to highlight many of his areas of expertise.
Guests: Matt Bille
Date Aired: Sunday 31 Aug 2003
Steven Wolfe continues an important discussion on The Space Show regarding our spiritual connection with outer-space. During this program, Mr. Wolfe discusses his Johnny Appleseed hypothesis, presents his action plan for personal work toward achieving a space-faring society, discusses the 1988 Space Settlement Act which he authored when he worked on Capital Hill, and the need for a vision in each and every one of us to lead us into space. Mr. Wolfe brings the spiritual aspects of space...
Guests: Steven Wolfe
Date Aired: Saturday 30 Aug 2003
Jim McDade returned to this special Space Show program to discuss the CAIB report which was issued on Tuesday, August 26, 2003. Jim went through all of the important parts of the report, fielded questions from listeners, explained the physics behind the foam impact analysis and discussed the future of NASA given CAIB recommendations and NASA culture.
Guests: Mr. Jim McDade
Date Aired: Tuesday 26 Aug 2003
Wes Oleszewski, noted author, historian and researcher, and cartoonist was the featured guest for this edition of The Space Show. Mr. Oleszewski introduced the Space Show audience to his friend and terrific cartoon character, Klyde Morris. We also discovered Klyde's unique commentary on space development, aviation, and just about everything else. Wes discussed space policy, differing views on the CAIB report, and the historical research he has conducted which led him to create powerful,...
Guests: Wes Oleszewski
Date Aired: Sunday 24 Aug 2003
Jim McDade returns to The Space Show to discuss the upcoming CAIB report regarding the Columbia Space Shuttle accident. Mr. McDade talks about the problems and recommendations that most likely will be included in the CAIB, what his contacts in the industry are telling him, the previous and present NASA culture and management and the differences, and much more. This is an especially timely, relevant, and important discussion about our present and future space development program.
Guests: Mr. Jim McDade
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