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.
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Created on: 12 May 2005 Language: English |
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Michael Mealling, Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2005 (42.99MB; download) -- Michael Mealling was the guest for this Space Show program. Michael began the interview discussing the Masten Space Systems development of their VTVL launch vehicle, the XA 1.0. He described the market for this vehicle for carrying cargo to 100 km., specifically cargo from K-12 school age children competing for science fair projects with a 100- 300/kg payload capable of flying multiple times per day for a very low price of about $25,000. Their marketing and business plan is most innovative and I urge listeners to check it out at www.masten-space.com. After discussing the Masten plan, we talked about the Space Exploration Vision, heavy lift vehicles, returning to the Moon and the private sector. We also talked about orbital flight, something that Masten is planning for as their suborbital plans evolve. The issue of thermal protection came up and Michael explained some of the basics of thermal protection for private-sector vehicles per his understanding. We also talked about going to space in a shirt sleeve environment versus a space suit environment. Michael suggested that technology was changing so fast that though NASA has a 2018 time line for returning to the Moon, things might change dramatically as a result of innovation. We discussed the business composition of alt.space companies and talked about the need for multi-disciplines to be represented by company management, not just engineers. Mr. Mealling suggested artists, kids, angel investors, and people from other fields to be represented on the board. He also went through his presentation on Value Networks for space management which can be found on the web at http://rocketforge.org/cdsvn/value-networks.pdf. Space Show listeners wanting to talk contact Michael Mealling may do so using mmealling@masten-space.com. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Wed, 19 Oct 2005 06:10:33 UTC
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Rick Tumlinson, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2005 (46.45MB; download) -- Rick Tumlinson returned to The Space Show to discuss space vision, The Space Frontier Foundation (SFF) and its coming conference in Los Angeles from Oct. 21-23, and much more. While discussing the SFF conference, Rick was joined by Krysta Paradis who is managing and coordinating the conference. For more information about the conference, visit www.space-frontier.org/. In addition to promoting the conference, Mr. Tumlinson explained why space development is important for everyone, not just for NASA and a few interested advocates. You will absolutely want to hear his response to the questions asked him about the value and importance of space development and the private sector. In response to other questions, Mr. Tumlinson talked about NASA, Dr. Griffin as Administrator and the role with the private-sector. We talked at length about the plan NASA will implement to go back to the Moon and why Rick and others are less than excited about it given that most likely it will not be a sustainable program or lead to space settlement. We talked about the cost of going to LEO by the private sector versus NASA and the cost for the private sector to reach the Moon versus NASA. You will not want to miss Rick's discussion on these important subjects. Mr. Tumlinson was also asked why the Space Frontier Foundation withdrew from the group of space advocate organizations known as the Space Exploration Alliance (SEV) and his answered demonstrated the way SFF walks its talk! Mr. Tumlinson remained with Space Show listeners for added time to update us on his new organization, the Institute for Space Law and Policy. In his update, he told about the work the Institute will do regarding the ITAR problem and he again told the story of how ITAR did in the Mir Space Station and his private sector efforts to save it as a commercial space station. In response to a listener question at the end of the program, Mr. Tumlinson was asked about helping to change the NSF policy of not permitting alternative launch fees in their grant applications. Finally, one listener from Texas asked Rick the following questions: "Besides yourself, who is around to be the next Gerard O'Neill?" Though Rick Tumlinson comes from a rich heritage of Texas Rangers and Alamo fighters, he was humbled by the question. This alone is cause to listen to and keep this show in your archives. Listeners can follow up with Rick Tumlinson by sending him an e-mail at rick@ricktumlinson.com or by seeing him at the SFF Conference in Los Angeles this weekend. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Mon, 17 Oct 2005 03:09:47 UTC
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Gary C. Hudson, Oct. 11, 2005 (39.40MB; download) -- Gary Hudson joined The Space Show for a fascinating 90 minute interview. I urge listeners to listen carefully to what Gary has to say about so many of the topics and subjects that we "spacers" are interested in and want to see develop into reality. We began the interview by discussing with Gary his thoughts on what it will take to build an SSTO. Hearing what he has to say based on his experience is a must as he talked about both an expendable and reusable SSTO. He also talked about what we can expect cost-wise regarding lowering the cost for space access with an SSTO and when the subject of flight rates came up, Gary was asked how to create the demand for the increased flight rates. Again, a must for everyone to hear. He described in detail his Air Launch LLC program and projects as well as what he is doing with T/Space and their mock-up vehicle which attracts huge crowds of interested people whenever it is shown. It was at the X-Prize Cup in Las Cruces, NM, drawing huge crowds and long lines to take the tour. We also talked about the profile for air launch vehicles, referring listeners to the AIAA paper on the Air Launch website, www.air-launch.com. This is a must read for people interested in air launch, what it can do, it benefits, limitations, and comparison to sea launch and ground launch. Gary was asked many questions about the role of NASA, NASA plans, the Vision for Space Exploration, the role of the private sector, bias in NASA, government funding for space projects and much more. We had a fascinating discussion about investment capital for entrepreneurial space companies with Gary suggestion, based on his experience, that its far better to work with government money than investor capital. Its a must to hear what he has to say about this important subject. This 90 minute interview is comprehensive, thought provoking, and very informative/educational. It should be a primer for anyone interested in space business ventures, management, and how best to get beyond Earth's gravity well. Visit his company websites for more information at www.transformspace.com, www.air-launch.com and www.hmx.com. If you want to contact Gary Hudson, ask him a question or give him feedback, he prefers you do so through my e-mail account, drspace@thespaceshow.com. He will do his best to provide you with a timely response given his hectic schedule. I will be certain to forward any emails for Mr. Hudson to him as soon as I receive them. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Wed, 12 Oct 2005 06:21:01 UTC
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Dr. Mike Gruntman, Monday, Oct. 10, 2005 (34.02MB; download) -- Dr. Mike Gruntman, Chair of Astronautics at the Viterbi School Engineering of USC was the special guest for this Space Show program. As author of the superb book, "Blazing the Trail: The Early History of Spacecraft and Rocketry," we started our discussion with questions pertaining to the history of rockets starting with Asia and moving to Greece and Egypt. We talked about rockets and their development by military's and wars throughout the centuries up to the current period. I asked Dr. Gruntman where we would be in the development of rocketry if we did not have wars and armies. He seemed to think we would be far less developed with rocketry than we are now and that space as a program would be virtually nonexistent. We talked about the rockets of the early 1900's with a range of just a few miles, perhaps up to four miles. We also spoke about the hypothesis that Dr. Teller's pushing for the H-bomb program actually accelerated the development of the Atlas ICBM and narrowed the missile gap. The gap would have been a significant problem had President Truman not listened to Dr. Teller on this issue. We also talked about the Chinese space program, the challenge of going to the Moon and the need for national will and government strength to undertake a lunar mission. Thus, Dr. Gruntman is not sure that private companies can do a lunar mission without government support or partnership. I asked Dr. Gruntman to discuss the rocket equation which he did and he gave us the surprising origin of it which comes from Great Britain. You will find this discussion most interesting. When asked if modern day rockets, engineering, science, etc. could bend the rocket equation or make it more sympathetic to our wanting to get off the planet, he did not think so and said improvements in space access costs would come from systems managements, operations, better materials and construction, and that they might combine to lower launch costs over a long time by a factor of one or two, not the needed ten or more. You will also find his discussion on this subject most interesting and factual. Dr. Gruntman spoke about what it was like being in the old Soviet Union and he described living under a totalitarian regime. I asked him what he thought of the United States given so many people claim that our leadership is totalitarian, we are losing our rights, we have an abusive government, etc. While this topic is outside the framework of The Space Show, Dr. Gruntman did answer it. Listen to the program to hear what he has to say about the realities of life in a totalitarian state and the realities of life in today's United States. Dr. Gruntman's website for his book is www.astronauticsnow.com so check it out and also his book. If you have questions or comments for him, send him an e-mail at mikeg@usc.edu. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Tue, 11 Oct 2005 06:13:19 UTC
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Gerry Zeitlin, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2005 (35.76MB; download) -- Gerry Zeitlin was the guest for this Space Show program. Mr. Zeitlin discussed the Open SETI Initiative and the information on his Open SETI website, www.openseti.org. Gerry explained the difference between Open SETI and regular SETI and why this difference is important. We also talked about projects which all of can get involved with to support Open SETI such as the Pulsar Project (see www.openseti.org/Docs/planw1.htm). If this interests you, please contact Mr. Zeitlin and me. As part of this discussion, I brought in The Space Show reoccurring them about "Our Spiritual Connection to Outer-Space" and I asked Gerry to comment on it as it appeared that many of our areas of discussion overlapped with this ongoing Space Show theme. You will not want to miss hearing this discussion and exploring the relationships from the Open SETI website to The Space Show and why its important that we explore our solar system, the universe, and even right here on Earth for an extra-terrestrial connection. While conventional SETI does this search one way in a narrow manner, Open SETI certain engages many more disciplines and variables in make the ET search. Mr. Zeitlin has further information on his website about his work and this topic and about a specific ET story regarding Nellis AFB. You can find out more about this information and purchase his informative DVD by visiting the section on his home page described as "Open SETI Reports in the lower right side of the page, then clicking on http://www.openseti.org/shoppingcart/agora.cgi?p_id=00011. This is an especially interesting topic and Gerry Zeitlin has brought us valuable information on the topic. It deserves our attention. If you want to contact Mr. Zeitlin, you can do so through his webpage at gerry@zeitlin.net or through me at drspace@thespaceshow.com and I will make sure all comments, inquiries, and questions are forwarded to him. Furthermore, as you will hear during the interview, as you explore www.openseti.org, you will additional information that is there waiting for you as go through the basics. Thus, visiting the Open SETI website and listening to this interview is a true educational process that I am sure you will enjoy and appreciate. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Mon, 10 Oct 2005 00:54:14 UTC
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Gene Meyers, Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2005 (42.21MB; download) -- Gene Meyers of The Space Islands Group returned to The Space Show for this program. Sir Charles Shultz, an associate of The Space Islands Group was also on the show with Gene to participate in the discussion about new Space Islands projects. We focused considerable attention on SPS and hurricane deflection. In addition, Gene explained the Space Islands approach to working with external tanks and a cloned shuttle to deliver an operating SPS to orbit within a few years. We discussed the economics of his program, capital acquisition, technology, engineering, and AST approval. This was the most comprehensive discussion yet with Gene and also with Sir Charles regarding the aggressive, innovative, and cutting edge programs that Space Islands is working toward implementing. Listeners can contact Gene through his website at http://www.spaceislandgroup.com/home.html or through me at drspace@thespaceshow.com. Listeners wanting to contact Sir Charles can do so through me at drspace@thespaceshow.com and I will forward the email to each of these guests. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Wed, 05 Oct 2005 02:38:40 UTC
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Eric Westling, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2005 (35.81MB; download) -- Eric Westling was the guest for this Space Show program. One field of expertise for Mr. Westling is the space elevator and we began the interview with a comprehensive discussion on the subject. This discussion took us into economics and from there to a discussion about our energy problems, how the space elevator might help resolve them, other possibilities including helium, hydrogen, SPS, etc. We discussed Eric's economic axioms and interested listeners can get a copy of them by sending an email to me. The politics of economics was part of the discussion as was a discussion about free versus manipulated and influenced markets. If you have questions or comments for Mr. Westling, please send them to me at drspace@thespaceshow.com and I will forward them to him. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Sun, 02 Oct 2005 20:45:36 UTC
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Dr. John Jurist, Setp. 27, 2005 (50.07MB; download) -- Dr. John Jurist returned to The Space Show to discuss human factors for commercial space travel, specifically for suborbital space tourism flights. The discussion focused on what happens to a human body under acceleration, the type of G force a person can handle without problems, radiation issues, decompression in the space vehicle, shirt sleeve environments versus pressure suits for the passengers, AST space flight participant guidelines, and more. Listeners asked questions concerning the structure of the various competing space tourism vehicle designs, space sickness and medication as well as inquiring as to which companies will permit the passenger to unbuckle to float free in the Zero G environment. We also talked about obesity in space travel, under weight issues, and various lung issues for space travel such as asthma and the use of inhalers. A question came in regarding the use of anti-depressants for a space flight passenger. Dr. Jurist covered this subject in a comprehensive way so if you have ever been curious about the comprehensive effects of space travel on the human body, suborbital as well as orbital, be sure to listen to this show. You can also find a full discussion series on this topic by Dr. Jurist by visiting www.thespacereview, typing Jurist into the search box and all his articles will appear. Listeners can contact Dr. Jurist at JMJSpace@aol.com or through me at drspace@thespaceshow.com. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Wed, 28 Sep 2005 13:14:39 UTC
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David Urie, Sept. 25, 2005 (34.89MB; download) -- David Urie, Executive Vice President of Rocketplane, Ltd, was the guest for this Space Show program. At the start of the interview, I asked Mr. Urie several questions regarding his work at Lockheed and Skunk Works with the National Aerospace Plane, the SR-71, SSTO's, X-33, and more. Mr. Urie provided not only interesting insights and information to these projects, the timing, the company, and the politics of the day, but he also shared with us his fresh perspectives regarding these and future government space programs. For anyone interested in space history and learning from the past to move forward, you will want to hear this discussion. We then moved the discussion to Rocketplane and suborbital space tourism. Our discussion was comprehensive, to the point, and covered many facets of the Rocketplane program as well as space tourism in general. For example, Mr. Urie fielded numerous listener questions regarding structural and engineering differences between a rocket plane and an executive jet, how does one convert an executive jet to a suborbital rocket plane, AST registration, fuel, engines, flight testing, advertising, sponsorship, reusability, life support, abort procedures, apogee emergencies, pressure suits, and more. Mr. Urie explained the Rocketplane plan and flight profile, including the plane's flight testing program. We also talked about the possibility of accidents and escape procedures and technology. We learned that ITAR is an issue when Rocketplane has a foreign customer. We also discussed the the new NASA program for going back to the Moon, and the feasibility of actually building an SSTO today and what it would cost to do so. This program with David Urie and an exciting and information packed program and I look forward to his return to The Space Show. Visit the Rocketplane website at www.rocketplane.com. Listeners can send Mr. Urie e-mail in care of drspace@thespaceshow.com and I will forward it to him. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Mon, 26 Sep 2005 00:33:01 UTC
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Rosanna Sattler, Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2005 (40.52MB; download) -- Rosanna Sattler was the guest for this Space Show program. Ms Sattler began the interview by discussing the source of international law and existing space property rights under the Outer Space Treaty. As a result of the property rights discussions, several questions were received from listeners that addresses questions relating to protecting a possible business claim on the Moon. The issues of guns, poaching, claim jumping, self and property defense all came up and Ms. Sattler explained why it was likely international regimes would not be supportive of such activities. She said it was unlikely that Texas from the 1880's would be repeated on the Moon or elsewhere in space. We also talked about the possibility that one day long into the future, lunar settlers might get fed up with their Earth relationship much in the same we the colonists got fed up with rule from Britain, thus leading to the Revolutionary War. Ms. Sattler was asked about the likelihood of a Lunar Revolutionary War way off in the future to establish lunar independence from Earth. Her answer to this set of listener questions is a good one. Ms. Sattler talked about property rights regimes based on the Law of the Sea Treaty and the Deep Seabed Hard Minerals Resources Act, and she also described her concept of Exclusive Economic Zones for lunar development. ITAR was mentioned as probably the most serious barrier to space development needing modification as soon as possible. Toward the end of the show, Ms. Sattler was asked to help bring about domestic tranquility with listeners in Wellesley as one was totally committed to space development and the other saw it as a drain of resources of all types when resources are badly needed to repair the Gulf Coast after Katrina, end war, and do something about the poverty that became so evident during the Katrina disaster. Ms. Sattler did a superb job in connecting the dots of space development and its importance to the listener achieving all her goals that she stated in the question. You will certainly want to hear this question and Ms. Sattler's excellent response. Listeners can e-mail Ms. Sattler at rsattler@pbl.com or as always, through me at drspace@thespaceshow.com. Selected by: David Livingston [ stations ], Wed, 21 Sep 2005 02:28:50 UTC
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