The Space Show
The Space Show
The Space Show focuses on timely and important issues influencing the development of outer-space commerce, space tourism,space exploration and space development. The Space Show is committed to facilitating our becoming a space-faring nation and society with a growing and self-sustaining space-faring economy. The Space Show also focuses on other related subjects of interest to us all.
Station feed:  Created by: David Livingston |
Created on: 12 May 2005 Language: English |
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Dave Ketchledge, Sunday, 6-11-06 (54.07MB; download) -- Dave Ketchledge was the special guest for this Space Show program. Mr. Ketchledge has written a comprehensive and valuable book, "The Next Shuttle" and we discussed this work in detail. Mr. Ketchledge went into the specifics about lifting bodies, why they are not being used when the technology is available, he spoke about the Andrews Space Technology Alchemist Gryphon TSTO theoretical RLV and the Northrop Grumman variation of Alchemist. In discussing his book, we talked about many relevant issues so I strongly suggest those of you interested in affordable space access, RLV technology, our history to date and who is doing what and how, listen to this program. You can also order book online in CD format by by visiting Dave's website, www.rocketengineer.bravehost.com or by visiting www.arapress.com/tns.html. Dave can be contacted at sketchledge@sbcglobal.net. In addition to discussing his book and RLV technology, we discussed his software Flight Dynamics 4. This is a refined engineering and design tool that handles changes in thrust, altitude, supersonic flight and subsonic compressibility and you can store everything and work it from your PC. We extended this program by half an hour to discuss terrestrial based nuclear power technology given our ongoing energy issues with fossil fuels and the fear around nuclear power. Dave, having worked in nuclear power industry and with our nuclear submarine fleet for 40 years, brought us up to date on the reality of reactor safety, proliferation, waste, waste storage, coal plants and their radiation, and radiation in general. You will not want to miss this part of our discussion.
Again, you can contact Dave Ketchledge at sketchledge@sbcglobal.net if you have additional comments or questions for him. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Mon, 12 Jun 2006 02:52:40 UTC
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Dr. Doug Haynes, Friday, 5-9-06 (45.97MB; download) -- Dr. Doug Haynes, CEO of Blue Ridge Nebula Airlines (www.blueridge.com and www.bluenebula.com) was the guest for this Friday morning Space Show program. Dr. Haynes is an outside the box propulsion designer, space vehicle builder, and engineer as he is building a unique saucer-like flying craft for space travel. You can hear Doug describe his technology and his plans in this 100 minute Space Show program. Doug fields questions from listeners, talks about the rocket equation and his craft, space suit and safety design, mass and payload rations, radiation shielding, antigravity and lots more. He describes his fuel, his rocket and jet engines, and how he came up with these designs and concepts. Given his FAA training and his piloting and instructor work, plus his studies in aviation and aeronautical engineering, I am sure you will find this program and Doug's work to be interesting. Dr. Haynes invites further questions and comments from listeners via email to dehas@sisna.com. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Fri, 09 Jun 2006 21:03:23 UTC
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Steven Wolfe, Tuesday, 6-6-06 (44.35MB; download) -- Steven Wolfe returned to The Space Show for this program which continued to explore our ongoing theme of our spiritual connection to outer space. We discussed many important concepts and developments that have changed since we first began talking about the spiritual side of space several years ago. One of the major developments includes the action plan to get specific targets and goals done. One representation of this is the Council for a Positive Future which Steve explains on this show. Space Show listeners should listen carefully to Steven and if you are interested in joining in the programming he describes or doing the exercise he suggests, contact him at wolfesm@aol.com or through me at drspace@thespaceshow.com. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Wed, 07 Jun 2006 06:57:08 UTC
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Jeff Krukin, Sunday, 6-4-06 (38.40MB; download) -- Jeff Krukin returned to The Space Show (SFF) to update us all on the new Space Frontier Foundation. During this program, Jeff, who is the Executive Director for SFF, spoke about the new projects being undertaken by SFF including the New Space 2006 conference scheduled for Las Vegas in July of this year. This conference has combined the previous SFF Return to the Moon Conference and the former annual fall conference into one larger conference which is now designated New Space 2006. Jeff explains the decision making to create this new, enhanced super conference and he talks about the programming we can expect at this year's first ever New Space 2006 Conference. He also brought us up to speed on other Foundation projects including Teachers in Space, the Space Enterprise Symposium, and NewSpace State/Local Economic, and the Vision Project. You can contact Jeff with your comments and questions by sending email to him at jkrukin@spacefrontierfoundation.org Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Sun, 04 Jun 2006 18:15:33 UTC
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Mary Napier, Friday, 6-2-06 (39.77MB; download) -- Mary Napier was the guest for this Space Show program. Ms. Napier provided us with a brief history of the biotech industry and how it got started, then we began discussing biotech and space commerce. During the program, Ms. Napier referenced several important criteria which can be applied to space commerce in general, not just the biotech industry. We talked about team and management selection, how to talk to the customer, how the customer should be interacting with the company, making the venture as terrestrial looking and valuable as possible and even referring to microgravity for example rather than space. Ms. Napier also discussed the associated risks of a space business, the long term nature of the business and what is appropriate and not appropriate for the venture capital community. We had a good discussion on assumption building and use with reality checks and examples. Mary spoke about using established investment and business analysis tools as a way of gaining credibility with the business plan. She mentioned Gant charts, gap analysis and scenario analysis. She also referenced the use of unit model economics and cash in and cash out tables. This program provides important information about building business plans, tools to be used, reality checks, invests ranging from angels to venture capitalists. You can contact Mary Napier with your comments and questions by using drspace@thespaceshow.com. As soon as I receive comments for her, I will forward them to Mary. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Fri, 02 Jun 2006 20:49:19 UTC
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David Vivancos, Thursday, 6-1-06 (39.98MB; download) -- David Vivancos from Madrid, Spain joined us on The Space Show to discuss nanotechnology, space development, and space tourism. Mr. Vivancos gave us a good introduction and overview for nanotechnology, starting with space but also for other areas as well. For space, we discussed nanotechnology for space launch, propulsion and power, structures and materials, guidance and navigation, electronics and communications, scientific instruments and life support. We also discussed the impacts of nanotechnology for society, how it can be used for peace as well as for weapons. Mr. Vivancos gave us solid time lines as to when we will see nanotechnology showing up in space development. Listeners provided Mr. Vivancos with several interesting questions relating to the broader subject of nanotechnology, not just about space. Mr. Vivancos has two websites for you to visit, www.vivancos.com and www.nanoespacio.com. You can send follow up email comments and questions to David at david@vivancos.com or through me at drspace@thespaceshow.com. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Thu, 01 Jun 2006 20:02:32 UTC
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Dr. Sherry Bell, Tuesday, 5-30-06 (44.85MB; download) -- Dr. Sherry Bell was the guest for this Space Show program. Dr. Bell discussed her area of primary interest, the evolutionary effects that are expected to result from humans living and traveling beyond Earth. In this discussion, she brought up some interesting questions about children being born in space or on a space settlement, the emotional and physical consequences of their being born and brought up off Earth and more. We discussed some of the effects on humans, what changes humans may need to undergo to adapt to long term space settlement, and the research being done on these issues. Dr. Bell talked about the use and application of personality assessment tools for predicting who might be best qualified for space settlement or what such tests might reveal for potential astronauts. One of the tools mentioned was the the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator. As a result of listener questions, our guest addressed sex in space, cooperation among various businesses, national, and international space programs and much more. Dr. Bell spoke at the recent ISDC Conference and her power point presentation, "Evolutionary Psychology and Its Implications for Humans In Space" will be sent to you upon your email request. Direct your request or comments and questions to either DrSherryBell@aol.com or drspace@thespaceshow.com. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Wed, 31 May 2006 06:29:47 UTC
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Matt Allner, Sunday, 5-28-06 (41.94MB; download) -- Matt Allner was the guest for this Space Show program which focused on space education programs at the middle school level. Matt was joined on the program by two of his 6th grade students calling in explaining space education programs from their perspective. Mr. Allner talked about the NASA Explorer School Program, NEEMO, and the NASA Educator Astronaut Program. Mr. Allner explained the various programs, talked about some of the challenges within the school system, and talked about how this programming and specific after school clubs and events motivate the kids to learn science, math, and about space. The students talked being able to have video conferences with the astronauts, to see the Aquarius astronauts and scientists and much more. This program outlines what can be done in public school systems with existing NASA programs for facilitating middle school science, math, and space education. If you have further questions or comments, please send them to mjallner@msn.com. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Mon, 29 May 2006 13:55:06 UTC
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Dr. George Robinson, Friday, 5-26-06 (42.93MB; download) -- Dr. George Robinson was the special guest for this Space Show program. We began the interview talking about space commerce and issues of concern for start-up businesses. Dr. Robinson focused in on protecting intellectual property (IP), even from government workers in specific agencies. This is a must discussion as IP may be the determining value asset for the start-up for investors. We also talked at length about space property rights, even who owns the Moon. We talked in detail about the Outer Space Treaty (OST) and learned that the treaty provisions are not-self-executing. This is very important and means that U.S. businesses can essentially write their own ticket with space commerce and make sure that the way the U.S. passes laws to execute treaty provisions is most favorable to free enterprise and space commerce. It also means that if Russia passes its own laws to execute the treaty provisions for Russia, we could see two very different perspectives and regimes for the OST. Again, don't miss this important discussion. Dr. Robinson talked about the NDA and its enforceability, also about full consent documents. In one of the later segments of the show, we talked about the need for special legislation or regulations for space settlement. This discussion led Dr. Robinson to discuss transhumanism and the fact that humans are not suited for long duration space flight. Given that he believes we are too fragile for the long duration space travel and settlement, mentally, physically, and biologically, he offered alternatives for our development to go off planet. This is a must hear discussion and will be followed up on later this year with Dr. Robinson and other experts in this area. This particular part of the discussion led Dr. Robinson to talk about the Vision for Space Exploration and the fact that we truly need to know the issues and why we are going into space. Again, this is a must hear discussion.
To send your comments or questions to Dr. Robinson, use astrolaw@aol.com or you can go through me at drspace@thespaceshow.com. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Sat, 27 May 2006 06:32:45 UTC
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Dr. Pascal Lee, Tuesday 5-23-06 (41.66MB; download) -- Dr. Pascal Lee returned to The Space Show for this program. We began our discussion with Dr. Lee about Mars and its importance with the VSE. Dr. Lee also explained why the Moon is an important part of realizing the vision to go to Mars. We also spoke about radiation issues for long term space flight to Mars and nuclear electric propulsion for faster transit times to and from Mars. Pascal then spoke to us about the importance of visiting Phobos and the Martian moons, maybe even before going to Mars. You will not want to miss this important part of this interview. Pascal spoke at length about the importance of science and exploration and why the space program is essential to not just our country but to the rest of the world. He also explained the value of the ISS and while he said it may not have lived up to all its expectations, it was still a valuable project in that is allowed us to keep our space production facilities in gear to enable us to do the VSE. In response to listener questions, he spoke about the importance of the alt.space component to the VSE and our future space program. You can ask follow up questions or provide your comments to Dr. Lee at pascal.lee@marsinstitute.info or through me at drspace@thespaceshow.com. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Wed, 24 May 2006 17:16:32 UTC
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