Date Aired: Tuesday 28 Dec 2004
Tom Olson, CEO of the Colony Fund, began the discussion this evening with an update regarding the Colony Fund. Given that his program will soon be going through public SEC registration, Tom must continue to be discrete and virtually silent on what is happening with the Fund. However, in response to questions, he talked about investment criteria, including opportunities from other countries, ITARS and more. We went into some detail on his view of the recently passed HR 5382, the suborbital space...
Date Aired: Sunday 26 Dec 2004
Richard Westfall discussed the legal concept of telepossession and how it can be used to facilitate mining in-situ resources on the Moon, nearby asteroids and elsewhere in space. Richard went into some detail explaining how the concept works, that it is based on the legal concept of first possession and not salvage rights as was initially understood. He explained why first possession is so important for developing space commerce and getting the necessary financing for commercial space projects...
Date Aired: Tuesday 21 Dec 2004
John Garvey, CEO of Garvey Spacecraft Corporation, was the guest for this program. Mr. Garvey provided us with a thorough understanding of Garvey Spacecraft and its vehicle test and flight program, student programs, and its relationship with Long Beach State University. We discussed funding student and intern projects as undertaken by Garvey Spacecraft, how the larger aerospace companies grab students for internships leaving the university programs empty handed which is probably a detriment for...
Date Aired: Sunday 19 Dec 2004
Professor Joanne Gabrynowicz returned to the program to give us a legal update on important matters influencing space development, space commerce and our road toward becoming space-faring. We began our discussion with a legal discussion of the concepts introduced in HR 5382. We explored what the term "informed consent" means as well as many aspects of this pending legislation and its impact upon the regulatory environment. Professor Gabrynowicz explained why this legislation brings stability to...
Date Aired: Sunday 19 Dec 2004
Frank Sietzen joined us today for a special program updating us on four important developments. These developments included the announcement that NASA Administrator Sean O'Keefe had resigned, that virtually all of the requested NASA budget was approved, new details for the CEV were starting to be made public, and the passage by Congress of HR 5382. We began the discussion asking Frank for his thoughts on HR 5382 and he is supportive of the legislation. He clearly states why during the interview...
Date Aired: Thursday 16 Dec 2004
Robert Zimmerman returned to the program for this special show to do an in-depth analysis of the new Commercial Space Launch Amendments Act of 2004. Mr. Zimmerman went into great detail as to why he is not supportive of this legislation and why he cautions others in their support of it. Mr. Zimmerman sat in the hot seat for much of the program as caller after caller kept taking him to task regarding his view and understanding of this bill. The conversations were not only lively, but interesting...
Date Aired: Tuesday 14 Dec 2004
Scott P. Sullivan was the guest on this Space Show program, discussing his two books, "Virtual Apollo" and "Virtual LM." Mr. Sullivan discussed his modeling and CAD programming to produce both books, their accuracy, and how he did the research to provide us with these drawings. In the process of discussing these books and in particular his newest book, "Virtual LM," many other related issues came up pertaining to Apollo and the LM. Scott also explained the complexity behind each project and his...
Date Aired: Sunday 12 Dec 2004
Ann B. Parson, author of “The Proteus Effect: Stem Cells and Their Promise for Medicine," joins us for an in-depth discussion and examination of stem cell research. Ms. Parson begins this discussion with a working definition of stem cells, the various kinds of stem cells, the probable use in medical research, and how they are obtained. We also talked about the status of stem cell research in other nations, what the U.S. policy is regarding stem cell research, what is happening at various state...
Date Aired: Tuesday 07 Dec 2004
Dr. David Criswell spoke to Space Show listeners about the realities of space solar power beamed to Earth, specifically from the Moon. So far this was the most thorough discussion yet on The Space Show for this topic. All aspects of the space solar power issue were examined, including solar power from Mercury, LEO or other orbits above Earth, and the Moon. The benefits, costs, and risks were discussed in detail. In addition to the solar power discussions, we talked about He3, Fusion, Hydrogen,...
Date Aired: Sunday 05 Dec 2004
Frank White, author of "The Overview Effect" and the new book, "Decision: Earth," was the guest for this program. Frank began the interview by letting us know that an update to "The Overview Effect" is in the works. We discussed the perspectives he is using in the updated version and I suggested he talk to people who represent the overview effect as well. We also talked about his new novel, "Decision: Earth, which is a book about extraterrestrial life and lots more. We talked about SETI, the...
Date Aired: Tuesday 30 Nov 2004
Robert Zimmerman returned to The Space Show to update us on the latest news and developments. Mr. Zimmerman had completed studying the full text of the Commercial Space Launch Amendments Act of 2004 (H.R. 3752) and was not encouraged by its full contents. He reviewed all of this legislation on the program, showing why t may be a limiting piece of legislation, despite the provision that permit space tourists to fly by signing an informed consent document. Mr. Zimmerman updated us on the space...
Date Aired: Sunday 28 Nov 2004
Brad Blair was the guest on The Space Show today, discussing lunar development, hydrogen, HE3 issues, ISRU and more. I pointed out to Mr. Blair some of the controversy surrounding hydrogen and HE3 and asked for his take on the varying points of view. Early in the show, Mr. Blair, when talking about living off the resources of space, specifically the Moon, the issue of animals for feed and pets came up. Mr. Blair's comments on this topic were most interesting. In response to a listener question...
Date Aired: Tuesday 23 Nov 2004
Lucinda Weisbach was the guest for this Space Show program. We discussed her role as a member of the Space Exploration Alliance (SEA), what the SEA is, its membership, and its contribution to seeing to it that new new space policy vision becomes space policy. Lucinda talked about the Mars Society as well, how both the organization and Dr. Zubrin support the SEA and the president's vision. We also spoke about outreach and space advocacy. Lucinda shared her experiences with us in meeting her...
Date Aired: Sunday 21 Nov 2004
Elaine Walker returned to The Space Show to discuss many important subjects ranging from Devon Island, the Moon Habitat with the Mexican Space Society, space advocacy, the new space policy vision and its impact on space development and advocacy. Elaine did a superb job in thoroughly discussing the Mars Analog site at Devon Island and the importance of the research going on at this Artic Circle location and the Haughton Crater. Known as the Nasa Haughton-Mars Project, Elaine, having spent two...
Date Aired: Tuesday 16 Nov 2004
Dr. Tom Matula returned to The Space Show for this program to discuss his latest proposal, the Space Markets Act of 2005. This proposed law is designed to stimulate within the U.S., the demand for sub-orbital and orbital launch services. During the program, Dr. Matula explained his proposed Act and answered many questions about it from listeners. In the process, he agreed to establish a type of BBB or another mechanism to allow for feedback and suggestions from the public to fine tune the...
Date Aired: Sunday 14 Nov 2004
Dr. Harvey Willenberg discussed space nuclear power and its applicable uses for space commerce in quite some detail. This discussion also included a look at terrestrial nuclear power, its overall safety, changes in its manufacturing and design processes, and the proper way to handle nuclear waste. We talked about plausible lunar commercial opportunities and Dr. Willenberg spent some time discussing HE3 and its use. He also talked about other energy options with hold more promise, especially...
Date Aired: Tuesday 09 Nov 2004
Mark Wolverton, the author of the new best selling book, "The Depths of Space: The Story of the Pioneer Planetary Probes," was the guest for this Space Show program. Mr. Wolverton took us through the history of the Pioneer planetary probes and helped us to understand their importance and contribution to our space program and scientific world. We discussed the science that resulted from the Pioneer probes, the technology that made them possible and the simple approach to the use of technology...
Date Aired: Sunday 07 Nov 2004
Chip Proser, writer, director, cinematographer, and film producer, returns to the program to talk about his new DVD documentary, "Gaia Selene: Saving the Earth by Colonizing the Moon." This documentary consists of interviews between Chip and numerous famous and respected scientists about our current energy, climate change, global warming, and pollution problems. These scientists all point to possible, realistic solutions by returning to the Moon to use lunar resources to "mitigate these dangers...
Date Aired: Tuesday 02 Nov 2004
Dr. Eligar Sadeh helped us bring election returns and space policy ramifications to Space Show from election results to Space Show listeners. We discussed the likely direction space policy will take depending on who became president. We talked about the future of NASA, a possible change in the NASA administrator should Kerry have won, the fate of the emerging entrepreneurial space companies, the large aerospace industry and more. We talked about the international aspects of the new space policy...
Date Aired: Sunday 31 Oct 2004
Dr. Sam Dinkin, columnist for The Space Review, was the guest for this Space Show program. Dr. Dinkin spoke about the influence of the space policy vision on this election year, the likely future for the vision with either a Senator Kerry or President Bush win, and why it is important to see this policy/vision materialize. We also talked about the economics of launch and space access, the space elevator, converting the shuttle to a heavy lift vehicle, and returning to the Moon rather than going...
Date Aired: Tuesday 26 Oct 2004
John Spencer, an award winning space architect, was the guest on this program. We discussed his new book, "Space Tourism: Do You Want To Go" and various other issues pertaining to space tourism. John began by explaining the four phases of industrial development, applying it to the space tourism industry. We also talked about the potential market for space tourism and how we know that a market does in fact exist. Mr. Spencer was asked questions about pending space commerce and tourism...
Date Aired: Sunday 24 Oct 2004
Dave Micheletti, President of the Montana Aerospace Development Association (MADA), was the guest for this edition of The Space Show.™ Mr. Micheletti explained the efforts underway in the State of Montana to attract, support, and develop an entrepreneurial space industry. MADA is not only partnering with state universities, the government, business and trade associations within the state, it is also working with NASA Langley, the aerospace industry, the nation's science labs, the National Space...
Date Aired: Tuesday 19 Oct 2004
Jim Benson, CEO of SpaceDev ,returned to The Space Show to talk about the success of SpaceShipOne, the SpaceDev rocket engine, the new plans for business and growth with SpaceDev, and more. He was asked for his opinion on converting the Space Shuttle to a heavy lift vehicle, on returning to the Moon and going to Mars, how SpaceDev hires engineers for the company and if he feels if space advocacy organizations have been an important contributor to helping businesses like SpaceDev get through the...
Date Aired: Sunday 17 Oct 2004
Dennis Wingo returned to The Space Show to discuss his new book, "Moonrush: Improving Life on Earth with the Moon's Resources." Mr. Wingo shows how the Moon's resources can be used to solve energy problems here on Earth. During this thorough discussion, Mr. Wingo was asked about the ethics, environment, and "common heritage for mankind" issues pertaining to lunar economic development. Together with Dennis Wingo, we provided listeners a unique point of view, pointing out that the ethical course...
Date Aired: Tuesday 12 Oct 2004
John Michael Lounge, the Business Development Director for Space Exploration Systems, NASA Systems, Washington, D.C. was the guest on this Space Show program. Mr. Lounge talked at length about our future space program in the context of the new space policy initiative put forth by President Bush earlier this year. He talked about the importance of the vision and the actual program, why it should be international in scope and participation, and the progress being made to date by Boeing, NASA, and...
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