Date Aired: Thursday 05 Oct 2006
Dr. Sam Dinkin provided the second Space Show Deep Space Message at the end of December 2005. Here is the text of Sam's message: "My name is Sam Dinkin from Earth and my message to the stars is WE TASTE TERRIBLE." And I'll second that, Sam. Thank you for your witty entry from The Space Show. And those you in deep space hearing these messages, stay tuned for the next one. The Space Show out."
Date Aired: Thursday 05 Oct 2006
This is the first of The Space Show Deep Space Message submissions. This message was composed by me and transmitted to Deep Space in Dec. 2005. The text of the message is: Greetings from The Space Show. The Space Show is an Earth-based radio talk show striving to move our Earthly humanity to a full space-faring status with a comprehensive space-faring economy. Many of us here on Earth understand our connection to outer-space and the importance to all of us across our planet to achieving space-...
Date Aired: Tuesday 03 Oct 2006
Chris Gainor, Author of "Arrows To The Moon" was the guest on this Space Show program. Mr. Gainor described in detail the history of Avro's work, their Arrow, the political decision to kill the project which severely impacted the Canadian aviation industry, and then the departure of close to 32 Avro engineers to NASA who were key to taking us to the Moon. Chris also talked about many of the engineers who did go to NASA, the work they did, the contributions they made even to this day regarding...
Date Aired: Sunday 01 Oct 2006
Don Scott was the guest for this Sunday Space Show program. As a former NASA education specialists, Don was able to provide us with first hand field information about space education in schools and with kids and teachers of all ages. His stories and experiences are very valuable and can help us all in our education outreach programs for developing space and properly funding our public space program. In his work, he did many interesting things such as visit schools in Montana with a demo...
Date Aired: Friday 29 Sep 2006
Shubber Ali was the guest on this special program and we thank Shubber for being with us live at the unheard of time of 2:30-4:30AM in Sydney, Australia! During the first part of this program, Shubber talked about space tragic and why he does not like the term "space industry." We then looked at recent developments in the space world since his last appearance on the show and asked for his analysis. This included CEV, COTS, Lockheed, Kistler, Atlas 5, Bigelow, space tourism and Ms. Ansari on the...
Date Aired: Tuesday 26 Sep 2006
Robert Zimmerman returned as guest for this Space Show program. In this program, Robert is sure to delight and offend listeners given his strong statements and passions about issues discussed. Some of these issues concern the NASA science programming, JPL, politics, and more. In addition, he provided us with insights on the Russian space program, the CEV and COTS programs and much more. This interview is certain to drive your response so you as Robert said on air, you can find his email address...
Date Aired: Tuesday 26 Sep 2006
Dr. Buzz Aldrin was the very special guest for this Space Show program. Buzz outlined a three point engagement plan for moving forward with space development, education, and engaging the public in space, specifically the VSE. This program started with his description of his ShareSpace Foundation, its educational work and objectives, followed by explaining the importance of coming up with the right nomenclature to properly describe those going to space as adventurers or explorers, not just...
Date Aired: Sunday 24 Sep 2006
Dr. William Gaubatz and Dr. Patricia Hynes were the guests for this Space Show program to discuss the upcoming International Symposium on Personal Space Flight (ISPSF) and the X Prize Cup. The ISPSF is hosted by Space Grant New Mexico and New Mexico State University and is a terrific two day conference supporting private and commercial space development. Our program discussed this symposium in detail, pointing out the quality speakers, the agenda, and some of the very fun events being planned...
Date Aired: Friday 22 Sep 2006
Lt. Col. Carol Welsch, USAF, was the guest for this special program. Col. Welsch, as Acting Commander, Space Development Group, of the Air Force Space and Missile Systems Center Space Development and Test Wing (formerly Detachment 12), Kirtland AFB, NM, spoke at length about the Air Force program and plans to fly as many smaller and secondary payloads as possible, using all types of launch vehicles, even those in Russia. We talked about the development of the ESPA ring which will allow for...
Date Aired: Tuesday 19 Sep 2006
Dr. Dorin Patru was the guest for this program to discuss Project Meteor and the building of a small launch system using balloons for academic cube sats weighing less than 1 kilo. Dr. Patru explained the beginnings of this program, the student participation in it at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), the status of the project, what each class builds and the fact that they hope to fly this coming summer. Several RIT students used chat to ask Dr. Patru questions, others asked questions...
Date Aired: Sunday 17 Sep 2006
Dr. Paul Webb was the guest for this Space Show program to discuss his innovative Space Activity Suit, a different type of spacesuit that holds great potential for lower costs, more maneuverability by the astronaut, greater safety, less maintenance, and less required training. As explained by Dr. Webb, this new spacesuit is a mechanical counter pressure spacesuit made from a special type of elastic-like material. The Space Activity Suit would have no joints, no pressurizing gas, it would have...
Date Aired: Friday 15 Sep 2006
Gil Moore was the guest for this special Space Show program. Our interview with Mr. Moore began with his starting to work while at New Mexico State University with the greats like James Van Allen, Wernher von Braun, Homer Newell, and Fred Whipple. In pursuing these experiences with Gil, we got a glimpse of early space technology and tools. Later in the program we discussed modern day scientific and engineering tools in comparison to what was available even during the Apollo era. We discussed...
Date Aired: Tuesday 12 Sep 2006
Dr. Hylan Lyon was the guest for this two hour Space Show program to discuss how best to accomplish sustained human activities in space. In this discussion, we referenced several OECD documents and reports. You can find these documents at these URLS: (1) http://www.oecd.org/document/13/0,2340,en_2649_33707_35059341_1_1_1_1,00.html. (2) http://www.oecd.org/document/18/0,2340,en_2649_201185_34726866_1_1_1_1,00.html. (3) http://www.oecd.org/dataoecd/58/29/35461106.pdf. Our discussion covered many...
Date Aired: Sunday 10 Sep 2006
Laura Woodmansee, author of "Sex In Space" was the guest for the first hour of this show, followed by Open Lines for the balance of today's program. Ms. Woodmansee explained why she wrote this book, provided us with research stories and experiences, and talked about how difficult it was to get information about sex in space with astronauts, NASA and the Russians. She explained how important it was to get specific biological information in advance establishing space settlements. This information...
Date Aired: Friday 08 Sep 2006
Tim Pickens returned to The Space Show to discuss updates with Orion Propulsion, space developments, commercial space business basics, and much more. In addition to understanding the success behind Tim and Orion, we talked about COTS, CEV, budgets, Congress, etc. Tim discussed in some detail his role with Space Ship 1 and its development. We talked about hybrid engines as well as methane engines and getting commercial customers, financing, investment and the overall commercial space market as...
Date Aired: Tuesday 05 Sep 2006
David Moore was the guest for this program which explores the relationship between space and science fiction. During the discussion, Mr. Moore talked about myths that connect sci-fi with space and the marketing of space through sci-fi which can often lead to expectations based on fantasy and then disappointment. He talked about space as a frontier and the frontier's place in science fiction writing. As a result of listener questions, he connected dots with space exploration and science fiction...
Date Aired: Friday 01 Sep 2006
Dr. Harrison Schmitt was the guest for this program to discuss his new boo, "Return To The Moon," and Lunar He3 and fusion for our future energy usage. Dr. Schmitt spent two hours with us outlining the importance of going back to the Moon for commercial purposes and the exploitation of lunar resources, specifically He3 combined with fusion here on Earth. To carry out this program, we need fusion so a good portion of the show was spent discussing fusion, the different types, the status and...
Date Aired: Wednesday 30 Aug 2006
Jeff Krukin, Executive Director of the Space Frontier Foundation (SFF) was with us today to talk about their important new White Paper. The White Paper, "Unaffordable and Unsustainable? Signs of Failure in NASA's Earth-to-orbit Transportation Strategy," is available for download at http://www.space-frontier.org/Presentations/UnaffordableUnsustainable.pdf. This paper puts fourth four recommendations by SFF to change current NASA policy regarding the VSE. Jeff received many listener questions...
Date Aired: Tuesday 29 Aug 2006
Dr. Brad Edwards returned to The Space Show to discuss energy issues from space, SSP, alternative energy, and of course to update us on the space elevator. The first part of the program focused on space solar power and the need to be starting the development of an SSP test station along with other alternative energy programs given the long lead time to the establishment of commercial working alternative energy systems. Dr. Edwards provided a realistic report on our launch capacity, rockets,...
Date Aired: Monday 28 Aug 2006
Howard Bloom was the guest for this special program to discuss the importance of having a space vision, the idea of a "killer application" for inspiring the public regarding space, and a four point program that could form the basis for the needed space vision. The four point program he discussed includes biofuels, space solar power, lunar development, and going to Mars. We talked about economics and several listeners asked questions about the economics and the priority of SSP or the other...
Date Aired: Sunday 27 Aug 2006
Gene Meyers was the guest for this program but he does not appear on the show until 75 minutes into the program. Prior to Gene's arrival on the show, we do Open Lines with listeners and callers. Gene talked about his latest plans for Space Islands Group which involve solar power satellites, building a heavy lift launcher, external tanks and World Bank and foreign financing. We discussed his ITAR risk, SSP technology, environmental programs and risks, energy independence and much more. Gene...
Date Aired: Friday 25 Aug 2006
Irene Schneider returned to The Space Show to discuss cosmic radiation radiation issues and manned spaceflight. In this interview, we talked about radiation on the Moon, Mars, in deep space and on space craft such as the ISS, shuttle, and future space vehicles. Ms. Schneider does a very good job of explaining shielding from Mars, how elevation makes a huge difference, and why radiation exposure on the Moon is the most risky and damaging of all. We talked about shielding with water, dirt and...
Date Aired: Thursday 24 Aug 2006
Robert Bigelow was the special guest for this program to discuss Bigelow Aerospace (BA) and its program for inflatable structures and hotels in space. Mr. Bigelow responded to listener questions during the entire two hour plus program, covering topics ranging from technical to business, to visionary questions. This program is an in-depth discussion with Mr. Bigelow and you will absolutely not want to miss the show. We talked business sense, the reality of ITAR, inflatable's, radiation, hotel...
Date Aired: Thursday 24 Aug 2006
AIAA was represented on this program to discuss the Space 2006 upcoming conference in September in San Jose, CA. Joining The Space Show for this discussion, we welcome Dr. Daniel Rasky, David Brandt, and Dr. Klaus Dannenberg. Space 2006 is titled "The Value Proposition For Space Security, Discovery, and Prosperity" and during this show we went through all aspects of this conference and AIAA. I urge listeners to listen to this special one hour program as you will learn new and important...
Date Aired: Tuesday 22 Aug 2006
Dr. Marcelo Vazquez was the special guest for this Space Show program. This program focused on cosmic radiation, how to shield for it to protect astronauts, what it is, what it does, what is the state of the art in handling cosmic radiation, what does the future hold for long term space flight or settlement and much more. Dr. Vazquez answered many listener questions, compared radiation on the Moon with Mars and in deep space as well as LEO. We also talked cosmic radiation versus other types of...
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