Date Aired: Tuesday 30 Dec 2003
Tom Olson, co-founder of The Colony Fund, returns to The Space Show to update us on progress with The Colony Fund and to take a look at 2003 and 2004 from the commercial space perspective. Tom discussed the importance of the X-Prize, RLV and the suborbital industry, the regulatory issues which he believes will see great improvement for 2004. We talked about the aftermath of the Columbia accident and what any possible NASA reorganization might be like and what it means for space commerce and the...
Date Aired: Sunday 28 Dec 2003
Jim McDade returns to The Space Show to discuss the leading space events of 2003 and to look ahead to 2004 for space development. Mr. McDade discusses the importance of space in the main news stories in the United States for 2003 and the same for the top news stories in China for 2003. He discusses Mars and challenge to get robotic missions to Mars, using Beagle 2 as an example. Mr. McDade explains why human missions are so much more likely to succeed in a space mission than a robotic mission,...
Date Aired: Tuesday 23 Dec 2003
Sam Burbank, science writer and documentary filmmaker was the guest for this edition of The Space Show. Mr. Burbank discussed the making of space documentary films, National Geographic, and the importance of space development. We also talked about the importance of Mars Analog sites here on Earth, why the Earth is actually a better training ground for going to Mars than the Moon, and why going to Mars with humans has little to do with first going back to the Moon with humans, which is also very...
Date Aired: Wednesday 17 Dec 2003
Rick Tumlinson joined the Space Show for this special program to discuss space policy, the return to the Moon, the importance of this 100th anniversary of powered flight and the Wright Brothers, space advocacy, Mars, and more. He told the true and accurate stories of the end of Mir and the Lance Bass effort to go to the ISS. Rick put forth his ideas for space access, commercial space, redesigning NASA with a new mission and lean and mean operational status. Rick Tumlinson is a visionary space...
Date Aired: Tuesday 16 Dec 2003
Watts Wacker, one of the most celebrated and influential minds and futurists in modern business, was the guest on this Space Show program. Mr. Wacker examines the trends that may lead us to enhanced space development, space tourism, and a even a return to the Moon with humans as well as sending humans to Mars. We talked about what would be required from society as well as government to make these developments happen. We talked about the business of futurism, how it works, what is analyzed and...
Date Aired: Sunday 14 Dec 2003
Guenter Wendt, the guest on this Space Show program, is the author of "The Unbroken Chain" and was the pad leader during Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo programs. Mr. Wendt talked about his experiences with our space program, what he perceives to be the problems with today's space program and how best to move forward with a revised space program for the United States and the world. Mr. Wendt also talked about the importance of education and making sure that those still in school know that they can...
Date Aired: Wednesday 10 Dec 2003
Frank Sietzen returned as a Space Show guest to discuss the new space policy being talked about and promoted that President Bush is likely to announced within the next few weeks. Mr. Sietzen goes into great detail regarding the history of the talked about policy, who in the Bush administration is supporting and promoting it, and what it is likely to contain. He also talks at great length about the timing of the policy and the importance of it to the Bush Administration, Congress, NASA, and the...
Date Aired: Tuesday 09 Dec 2003
Greg Nemitz, the guest on this Space Show program, spoke extensively about space property rights, why property rights are so important, and the status of obtaining space property rights at this time. At the heart of the discussion is the litigation Mr. Nemitz has initiated against NASA and the U.S. for rent fees for their landing on asteroid Eros. Mr. Nemitz believes he followed existing law and claimed Eros well in advance of NASA landing on the asteroid. Mr. Nemitz published his claim on a...
Date Aired: Wednesday 03 Dec 2003
Robert Zimmerman, an award winning science writer and noted space historian, was the guest on this Space Show program. Mr. Zimmerman started our discussion with the importance of history from Apollo 8 and as recounted in his excellent book, Genesis. We also spoke about the differences in risk taking, adventure, and the importance of freedom from the days of Apollo 8 and our trips to the Moon to our present time. He showed how this change in freedom and the switch in rolls between Russia and the...
Date Aired: Tuesday 02 Dec 2003
USAF Col. (Ret) Rick Searfoss, former pilot NASA astronaut with three space missions, was the guest on The Space Show for Dec. 2, 2003. Col. Searfoss spoke at length about his flying experience in the Air Force and at NASA, the path to take for those that want to be future astronauts, his missions that he flew, astronaut training, politics within NASA, and what would have been involved in they had a mission to return to the Moon. We also talked about the future of the space program, including...
Date Aired: Sunday 30 Nov 2003
Dr. Jordin Kare returned to The Space Show to continue his discussion about laser launch alternatives, his recently awarded NIAC Phase 1 Study, and other alternative launch technologies and options. In addition, Dr. Kare, who also writes and sings space themed folk songs, provided six different space songs for use during this program. Thus, Space Show listeners have the added enjoyment of hearing Dr. Kare's space songs on this Space Show. Dr. Kare's knowlege of laser and other cutting edge...
Date Aired: Tuesday 25 Nov 2003
Dr. John Brandenburg, a researcher and professor with the Florida Space Institute, was the guest on this Space Show program. Dr. Brandenburg thoroughly discussed the possibilities of bacterial life on Mars, the type of propulsion that will be needed to go to Mars and beyond, the possibility of life in the upper atmosphere of Venus and throughout the solar system, and the use of nuclear power for space exploration. While he made the point that there might be alternative propulsion systems to...
Date Aired: Sunday 23 Nov 2003
Sy Liebergot, noted author and retired NASA flight controller for Apollo and post-Apollo years was the guest on The Space Show for this program. Mr. Liebergot discussed his unique experiences growing up which helped him in his position as an Apollo flight controller, especially in emergency conditions such as when he was in the hot seat for the safe return of the Apollo 13 astronauts. Sy takes us inside the mind of an Apollo flight controller as well as the working of NASA during this golden...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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