Casual Space
229 episodes - English - Latest episode: 14 days ago - ★★★★★ - 51 ratingsLet’s talk SPACE, and let’s keep it casual. Nothing too technical. Stories that inspire. As a former NASA Public Affairs Officer, let be serve as your guide. I’ll provide conversations that are both interesting and fun. Each weekly episode brings a new, fresh discussion on a variety of space topics & stories. The universe is pretty big, so there’s always something new to discover! Join me and find YOUR inner space geek on Casual Space!
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222: Lisa, Karly, and the 40th Anniversary of the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation
April 11, 2024 17:42 - 46 minutes - 45.3 MB40 years ago, the six surviving Mercury 7 Astronauts (Scott Carpenter, Gordon Cooper, John Glenn, Walter Schirra, Alan Shepard, and Deke Slayton), Betty Grissom, William Douglas, M.D., and Henri Landwirth established the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation (ASF). Since its inception, the ASF had the mission of retaining the United States' world leadership in technology and innovation to support the best and brightest STEM scholars while commemorating the legacy of America’s pioneering astronaut...
221: Maritime Launch and Mission 03 with Stephen Matier
April 05, 2024 23:50 - 40 minutes - 40.1 MBStephen Matier is the President and CEO of Maritime Launch Services. He is also the visionary behind Spaceport Nova Scotia, a world-class commercial space complex that will launch Canada into the global space industry. Steve and his team at Maritime Launch will carry the next set of stories about space INTO space later this summer (Mission 03, currently open for story submissions) through the STORIES of Space non-profit organization. Today on the podcast, Steve explains how space explora...
220: Get Ready for the Solar Eclipse with Astronomer & Artist Tyler Nordgren
March 29, 2024 16:32 - 40 minutes - 40.5 MBAre you ready for the April 8 solar eclipse? Don’t worry, Tyler Nordgren is THE perfect guide, and he’s here to walk us through what to expect on the upcoming solar eclipse, along with other celestial events- Tyler is an artist, astronomer, and night sky ambassador. So tune in, and get ready for this incredible event with our friend and returning guest expert and guide, Tyler Nordgren! More about Dr. Tyler Nordgren, from his website: https://www.tylernordgren.com/ “When I’m not creatin...
219: Dr. Maureen Gibbons
March 23, 2024 15:43 - 39 minutes - 39.7 MBMaureen Gibbons, MD, (known on social media as Dr. Moe), is a practicing physician, sports nutritionist and life coach who also held athletic trainer and triathlon coach credentials for many years. Her board certification is in emergency medicine, obesity medicine and lifestyle medicine. Dr. Moe founded and runs a remote lifestyle medicine practice called Active Medical Solutions. As an author and speaker Maureen seeks to spread the word that we are all “Happy First” which is the title of...
218: Agricultural and Environmental Scientist and Former Space Settlement Skeptic Turned Space Inventor Daniel Tompkins
March 15, 2024 15:58 - 50 minutes - 49 MBWhy is space agriculture important, possible, and necessary? Daniel Tompkins believes the present and future of agriculture can be reimagined. Daniel Tompkins is an expert in plant medicine and agriculture, with a unique doctorate from the University of Florida that combines practical problem-solving with a focus on agriculture- a perfect mixture to explore sustainable agricultural practices for future space habitats. Learn more about GrowMars: https://sites.google.com/view/growmars/ho...
217: A City on Mars with Kelly and Zach Weinersmith
March 07, 2024 14:46 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MBCan we settle space, should we settle space, and have we really thought this through? Kelly and Zach Weinersmith make their triumphant return to Casual Space sharing their new book, “A City on Mars.” Beth asks Kelly and Zach to spill the beans about everything they’ve learned and extensively researched regarding space settlements. In doing their research Kelly attended numerous space conferences, while Zach spent numerous hours reading memoirs. Then they presented balanced...
216: Engineer, Astronaut and Artist Karen Nyberg
February 29, 2024 16:23 - 47 minutes - 46.9 MBDr. Karen Nyberg is an engineer, astronaut, and artist who, through nearly thirty years of experience in human spaceflight, has gained an appreciation for the value of working within and across diverse political ideologies, cultural values, and world views to advance critical missions. In this episode of Casual Space, Beth and Karen delve into Karen's journey from learning how to sew by her mother, to creating art inspired by her space missions. Karen discusses her love for quilting, which...
215: Space Solar Power with Author and Physicist John Mankins
February 23, 2024 20:58 - 39 minutes - 39.4 MBOur future in space is going to be radically different with the implementation of space solar power. According to John Mankins, space solar power is an energy application that’s going to happen in the coming decade(s); the only question is, who will build it? John Mankins has made his case. It’s a case for space solar power. John’s more than qualified to make this case, too. He’s a leading international expert in the field of space solar power, the author of the book, "The Case for Space ...
214: Space Bites with NASA Food Scientist Vickie Kloeris
February 16, 2024 10:00 - 57 minutes - 55.6 MBWe’re talking tacos on the shuttle. Pizza on the ISS. And we’re washing it down with a big glass (that’s not made of glass, but rather, a well-engineered pouch) of Tang on this episode of Casual Space with NASA food scientist Vickie Kloeris! What I enjoyed most about talking with Vickie was her career journey that she’s shared in her book, “Space Bites.” What started as an “impulsive decision” her senior year of college (guest lectures on seafood microbiology!) turned into an incredible ...
213: Jan Spacek - Searching for Life in the Universe
February 15, 2024 16:34 - 26 minutes - 27.8 MBJan Spacek is an explorer both on Earth and beyond. He has worked in the fields of astrobiology, electrochemistry, nanoscience, genomics, and proteomics searching for life within our solar system. Jan is an astrobiologist working with renowned scientist Steven Benner on expanding the genetic alphabet. In this episode of Casual Space, Jan discusses his transition to astrobiology, his work on projects related to the search for life on Mars and Venus, and the potential for private space missio...
212: Snow, School and Stargazing with John Read
January 27, 2024 00:21 - 56 minutes - 54.7 MBAstronomer and friend of the show John Read is back for our first episode of 2024! John may be working on a capstone course for his Master’s Degree, but John joins us for what John does best- helping space explorers of ALL AGES learn and be easily inspired! Have you seen his latest YouTube Channel video, “How to use ANY telescope?” Discover John’s new books, new videos and more at https://learntostargaze.com/ Today, John walks us through what to see in the night sky during the...
221: UFO Culture with Author Sarah Scoles
December 27, 2023 19:21 - 55 minutes - 41.6 MBWhenever we talk about UFO’s, there’s a lot we can unpack. An entire UFO culture, really. And we’ve got just the expert journalist and author to help us better understand why we see saucers. Returning guest and friend of the show Sarah Scoles is back to discuss her new book, “They Are Already Here.” Join us and let’s unpack Sarah’s trip out to Area 51, attending UFO conferences, alien pet parades and what surprises Sarah most when researching UFOs. Order your copy of They Are Alrea...
210: Virgin Galactic Astronaut and Space Educator Ron Rosano
December 16, 2023 02:10 - 47 minutes - 46.5 MBRon Rosano recently flew into space with Virgin Galactic on the #Galactic04 mission! But commercial space flight with Virgin Galactic is just the beginning for Ron. He’s got plans to fly with Blue Origin, Space Perspective, and World View in the near future, and believes OUR time in space is just around the corner… Listen as Ron describes his recent space flight experience and his family’s reaction to getting the big news… In this episode, Ron takes Beth on a journey back to his childhoo...
209: Discussing Science and the Future with Isaac Arthur
December 04, 2023 16:35 - 56 minutes - 55.3 MBIsaac Arthur is the creator of the wildly successful “Science & Futurism with Isaac Arthur,” an award-winning weekly science education and entertainment show with over 700,000 subscribers and over 400 episodes on YouTube. His show covers a wide range of futuristic concepts including space technology, development, and exploration, and focuses on how humanity or other hypothetical advanced civilizations may behave logistically, technologically, and socially, both in the near and distant future...
208: Two Generations in Flight with NASA Astronaut Dr. Jan Davis
November 22, 2023 22:00 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MBNASA Astronaut Dr. Jan Davis flew on the Space Shuttle for the first time in 1992- on the first joint Shuttle mission with the Japanese during an eight-day mission on Space Shuttle Endeavour. She would fly again in 1994 on the first joint Shuttle mission with the Russians on Space Shuttle Discovery. Today on the show, we discuss her space career as well as her new book, Air Born, Two Generations in Flight. Dr. Davis would fly once again in 1997 on a 12-day mission on Space Shuttle Dis...
207: Laura Crabtree from Epsilon3
November 21, 2023 18:47 - 50 minutes - 49.4 MBLaura is the CEO and Co-Founder of Epsilon3. Among the initial members of the operations team for SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft, she helped put the US back in the human space flight business. Laura wants to continue to revolutionize the space industry, beginning with operational tools. She believes that no matter what your specialty, no matter where you attended school, and whatever your talents may be, there is a place for you in the space industry. Find Laura and her company, Epsilon3 ...
206: The Artemis Accords- A Discussion with Dale Skran
November 03, 2023 16:21 - 1 hour - 68 MBThe Artemis Accords- A Discussion with Dale Skran What are the Artemis Accords? Are countries starting to “pick sides” as they decide to sign the Artemis Accords? What do the Artemis Accords mean for our future of space exploration, space settlement and space economy? Will the future of space exploration invite us into a collaborative market in space, or a competitive market? Dale Skran is the Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the National Space Society- the preeminent...
205: Henk Rogers
October 22, 2023 21:27 - 20 minutes - 21.5 MBHenk Rogers is on a mission. Several missions, actually, and each one is as bold and audacious as the next. When we explore space, Henk wants to take nature with us. It’s just one of the many goals that Henk has set out to accomplish, and there’s plenty of reason to believe he’s going to, based on his previous work within the space industry, his companies and non-profit organizations. Listen for big ideas and clear missions presented in this insightful conversation with Henk Rogers. Ab...
204: Space Race 2.0 with Author Brad Bergan
October 11, 2023 14:40 - 47 minutes - 46.2 MBThe private space sector is growing tremendously. The industry’s consensus leader, SpaceX, headed by outspoken billionaire Elon Musk, is today worth an estimated $74 billion. And SpaceX and its chief competitors, Blue Origin and Virgin Galactic, are taking on more roles—flying cargo, supplies, and astronauts to outer space. Space Race 2.0 tells their story with expertly written text by science journalist Brad Bergan and stunning photography of the spacecraft, key players, and facilities in C...
203: Adriana Blachowicz is Guarding the Galaxy
October 02, 2023 17:42 - 54 minutes - 52.7 MBAdriana Blachowicz may just have one of the MOST IMPORTANT JOBS on our planet… and perhaps one of the coolest! Adriana is a planetary protection scientist at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory where she works to prevent microbial transfer between the Earth and other planets. So how can we protect as we explore? Why should we care about planetary protection? What are extremophiles? Can microbes live in an inhospitable environment? Does finding water really equate to finding life? In this epi...
202: Exploring Antarctica with Tara Sweeney
September 22, 2023 22:05 - 1 hour - 63.7 MBTara Sweeney is a United States Air Force Academy graduate, a Space Camp Hall of Fame inductee, a corporate leader in advanced technology test and evaluation events, a former crew member on parabolic research flights, a private pilot, and a graduate of SpaceKind training. She has been instrumental in establishing and executing the Cosmic Odyssey Scholarship as a mentor to Niko Blanks. In addition to being a proven leader, entrepreneur, and STEM mentor to many organizations, individuals, and ...
201: Honoring the Legacy of Robert Goddard with Charles Slatkin
September 13, 2023 21:30 - 49 minutes - 37.3 MBWho was Robert H. Goddard? His theories on space exploration were so ahead of his time that they were mocked and ridiculed by colleagues and by the New York Times… but Robert Goddard persisted, and with very little resources, he overcame adversity and launched the world’s first liquid-fueled rocket, ushering in the space age. In 1903, the Wright brothers took their historic “First Flight” and got humanity off the ground. Just 23 years later, Dr. Robert Goddard’s “First Launch” was the ...
200: NASA’s Sew Sister Jean Wright
September 01, 2023 17:19 - 1 hour - 51.8 MBDid you know that the white material on the outside of space shuttles was not metal or glass but actually fabric? Specialized quilts, two inches thick, covered the space shuttles and protected the astronauts from deadly heat and radiation. Jean Wright was one of the eighteen “Sew Sisters” who crafted these thermal blankets, mostly by hand, with incredible precision and skill. From sending letters to Johnson Space Center as a child with crayon-drawn patch ideas, Jean had always aimed to wo...
199: Mark O’Connell
August 25, 2023 18:29 - 1 hour - 45.8 MBUFO’s. New books. A movie script with a character who has a gold nose, and a beaver dinosaur. Star Trek, Yerkes Observatory, and of course, aliens. Mark O’Connell brings the best stories and big news to the show this week- everything you would expect from a Star Trek writer, screenplay writer, UFO book author, podcast host…. All around awesome friend of the show! You’re going to love this episode. Mark O’Connell got his start in television writing for Star Trek: The Next Generation and St...
198: The Big Book of Mars and More! Fun with Marc Hartzman
August 17, 2023 14:54 - 58 minutes - 43.4 MBMars. Mars has fully invaded pop culture, inspiring its own day of the week (Tuesday), an iconic Looney Tunes character, and many novels and movies, from Ray Bradbury’s Martian Chronicles to The Martian. It’s this cultural familiarity with the fourth planet that continues to inspire advancements in Mars exploration, from NASA’s launch of the Mars rover Perseverance to Elon Musk’s quest to launch a manned mission to Mars through SpaceX by 2024. Perhaps, one day, we’ll be able to answer the qu...
197: AR, VR and XR in Space Exploration with Don Balanzat
August 10, 2023 16:30 - 1 hour - 49.4 MBAugmented Reality. Virtual Reality. Artificial Intelligence. Physics, Immersive Technology, Cognitive Science and Human Factors. What happens when you have a highly immersive technology tool (XR) that can integrate with our space exploration efforts? Perhaps a truly incredible experience. As we learn about a world we have yet to (personally) explore, we have some incredible tools that will allow us to have an experience in space- without even going! Don Balanzat can be our guide. Because ac...
196: We’re BACK and Ready to Launch!
July 30, 2023 21:01 - 28 minutes - 22.8 MBCasual Space is BACK with all new episodes, casual conversations with amazing guests! The summer break is just about coming to an end, but don’t worry- the next 200 episodes of the Casual Space Podcast is just about to START! This week, Beth welcomes you back with a preview of some upcoming guest conversations that include AI, Antarctica, and of course, aliens!!!! You’ll recognize returning guests like author Mark O’Connell, and new friends of the show sharing their incredible stories of ...
195: Dr. Kirby Runyon, Space Explorer, Planetary Geologist, Zero Gravity Coach and Tour Guide
May 12, 2023 13:22 - 38 minutes - 29.6 MBWant to learn more about the rocky and icy worlds in the solar system? Dr. Kirby Runyon can serve as your guide- from earth or from space! Kirby can remember being fascinated with space since he was three years old! His parents brought him to a space museum, and soon after gave him a telescope for Christmas, securing a passion for space exploration that continues today. Dr. Kirby is a space explorer, planetary geologist, zero gravity coach, and space tourism tour guide! You’re going to ...
194: Danny Jaques: How Space Salsa Sends Students to Space Camp
May 05, 2023 14:19 - 37 minutes - 29 MBDanny was born and raised on a ranch near Ignacio, Colorado — the Rocket Ranch — to a farmer and his wife. Instead of farming, Danny dreamed of being an astronaut as he watched the Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo space flights and knew his future would include his love for space exploration. Danny started his career in education teaching science, and was invited to tour the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama. He was so impressed with the programs, facilities, and people, he dec...
193: A Look Back: Examining NASA’s Apollo 13
April 28, 2023 13:47 - 1 hour - 50.7 MBMany dates in history stand out in human space flight and exploration. From the first airplane flight to the first man in space, much has been accomplished. Many of our significant milestones were not without danger. On this podcast Beth & our Resident Space Expert (RSE) Dean Mikolaiczyk revisit our historic 3rd trip to the moon. *Actual conversation between Dean and Captain James Lovell on his triumphant flight of Apollo 13. RSE Dean Mikolajczyk
192: Humans to Mars Summit Preview and Yuri’s Night Space Coast Wrap-Up
April 20, 2023 16:21 - 39 minutes - 30.5 MBDo you want to see humans on the surface of Mars by the mid-2030s? Explore Mars, Inc.’s annual conference, the 2023 Humans to Mars Summit (H2M) takes place on May 16-18, 2023 at the National Academy of Sciences Building in Washington, D.C. This event is already shaping up to be the largest H2M yet, featuring leaders from NASA, innovators, policy experts and elected officials, STEM professionals, artists and musicians, members of the entertainment community, and more presentations from thro...
191: Shelli Brunswick
April 14, 2023 16:19 - 47 minutes - 35.7 MBShelli Brunswick is the COO of Space Foundation, overseeing Center for Innovation and Education, Symposium 365, and Global Alliance. This week on the Casual Space Podcast, we learn more about Shelli’s distinguished career as a space acquisition and program management leader and congressional liaison for the U.S. Air Force, her perspective of the global space ecosystem, and how Shelli works with government, commercial and educational sectors on initiatives for space commerce and why she’s act...
190: Dr. Janet Kavandi
April 07, 2023 18:37 - 49 minutes - 37.3 MBDr. Janet L. Kavandi is an American scientist and NASA astronaut, a veteran of three Space Shuttle missions who has logged more than 33 days in space and traveled more than 13.1 million miles in 535 Earth orbits! During her time in the Astronaut Office, Janet supported ISS payload integration, capsule communications, and robotics. While at NASA, Dr. Kavandi was the Deputy Chief of the Astronaut Office, Deputy Director of Health and Human Performance, and served as the Center Director at t...
189: State of NASA 2023 & Budget Discussion with Dean Mikolajczyk
March 30, 2023 19:48 - 53 minutes - 40.2 MBArtemis Generation Exploration. International Space Station Crewed Missions. SLS Test Crew Announcement. MARS Sample Return, Satellite Missions to obtain more of Earth’s Climate Data, Asteroid Detection and Protection, “Green” Aircraft, and a 7.1% increase in the NASA budget to accomplish it all. Last week, NASA Administrator Bill Nelson presented the State of NASA address for 2023. Listen as Beth and Dean walk through the goals for 2023, NASA’s plans to explore the Moon and Mars, monitor ...
188: Let’s celebrate Space with Yuri’s Night
March 25, 2023 12:18 - 39 minutes - 30.4 MBCasual Space Podcast is BACK in a BIG way, so let’s celebrate! Beth is joining Tim Bailey to extend YOUR personal invitation to celebrate space exploration with Yuri’s Night! Yuri's Night is a World Space Party. Every year on or around April 12th, Yuri’s Night activities and parties celebrate all that humanity brings with us as we explore the cosmos: music, art, science, culture, and each other! Yuri’s Night uses space to bring the world together, to empower the greatest parts of who we a...
187: StoryBrand Guide Beth Carr
January 02, 2023 16:29 - 43 minutes - 29.2 MBBeth Carr is a formally trained performer and brand communications designer, who became passionately obsessed with figuring out how she could elevate storytelling for a brand creating authentic, long-lasting relationships with their ideal audiences and how that could be expressed through all their design, branding, messaging, and marketing. And when it comes to telling the story about space, Beth Carr has professionally and personally helped me build a StoryBrand framework that has allowe...
186: Meteorologist Joyce Hirai Chases Storms
December 20, 2022 16:42 - 58 minutes - 38.1 MBJoyce Hirai and Beth Mund experience turbulence in two very different ways. Joyce is an Air Force Hurricane Hunter and Flight Meteorologist! She, along with her team of experts from the Air Force Reserves fly WC-130Js into tropical storms and hurricanes to take atmospheric measurements that are then fed into weather models. These models then help forecasters make predictions about locations and severity of the storms that local governments can reference to implement emergency plans or is...
185: Amanda Gutierrez is Going to the Moon and the ISS (before she graduates High School)
December 08, 2022 15:56 - 45 minutes - 30.6 MBAmanda Gutierrez knows the exact moment she fell in love with space. She was in 2nd grade. That moment, along with others since, have made such a strong impression on Amanda that she’s already defined her career goal- to become an aerospace engineer and ultimately go to space. Since she’s a junior in high school, she’ll have to go to college first, but she won’t have to wait for college to get to space- her stories are already going. Amanda is THE NASA award winner for the Artemis Moon Pod E...
184: Dr. Gioia Massa’s Experiments in Space will Definitely Grow on You
November 26, 2022 19:20 - 56 minutes - 38.1 MBA continuous source of nutritious food is essential for long-duration exploration missions, and the typical pre-packaged astronaut diet will need to be supplemented by fresh foods produced in space. Researchers at NASA have been testing a plant growth unit on the International Space Station known as Veggie and have successfully grown a variety of leafy greens. Veg-05, the next step in that work, focuses on growing red dwarf tomatoes! Today on the show, Beth is joined by NASA Life Sciences pr...
183: Share, Keep Carving and Extend an Opportunity; Helping Others in the Industry
November 21, 2022 14:29 - 28 minutes - 22.9 MBHow can we help others find their path to success in the space exploration industry? Because of your help and support, the Casual Space Podcast is on its way toward our 200th episode! So on this week’s show, allow me to recognize some fine folks who have not only contributed to the success of the show (#2 in Space Podcasts that are Out of this World, according to We Edit Podcast), but to the career I’ve been able to pursue and enjoy. So let’s get into a few fun stories, and some ideas on...
182: Amateur Astronomer Tim Doucette Can See the Night Sky Better than You
November 13, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 43.6 MBFrom a young age, Time would gaze at the Moon from his window, and dreamed of to becoming an astronomer but lost courage due to his visual impairment- Tim is legally blind. One day, Tim’s wife bought him a telescope to “help get him out of the house.” While stargazing with a group from the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada (RASC), Tim discovered his superpower: the ability to see in part UV light as well as having better night vision than anyone else! With his new found superpower, he wou...
181: The Roddenberries
November 02, 2022 14:07 - 1 hour - 46.1 MBThis band is on a mission: To boldly go where no star band has gone before, mixing pop culture with rock-n-roll theater, comedy, and sci-fi awesomeness to unite and entertain multiple generations of fans throughout the nerd-o-sphere. Insert Star Trek voice-over voice: Casual Space Podcast formally invites you to experience the artful and entertaining parodies of the classic movies, tv scores, pop rock classics that are recreated by the incredible band members who make up The Roddenberries! ...
180: Artemis Official Flight Kit, Sharing the First STORY from the STORIES of Space Project and more
October 23, 2022 03:26 - 36 minutes - 26.1 MBThis is the story of Andromeda Wright. Planet PA-99-N2. The war between the planet of fire and the planet of snow, and the only heroine who would be able to stop the war and change the way people think of stars.,, it’s all part of the VERY FIRST story that’s been selected from the submitted STORIES of Space Project! I’m reading it on the podcast this week, as I will each and every week from now until the end of the year… in addition, I’ll be sharing with you some of the very interesting i...
179: The Moons Symphony with international composer Amanda Lee Falkenberg
October 07, 2022 15:49 - 1 hour - 46.3 MBThe worlds of music, art and science can symbiotically exist and share center stage together to offer a sense of awe, wonder and inspiration about moons of the solar system, and ultimately about our home planet. Award winning composer and pianist Amanda Lee Falkenberg has created THE MOONS SYMPHONY- a project 5-years in the making, consulting with planetary scientists from NASA’s JPL to ensure the science was anchored in scientific accuracy. Listen to hear not only the most beautiful and inc...
178: 20+ Years of Science from the International Space Station and more with science communicator Erin Winick Anthony!
September 30, 2022 15:46 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MBErin grew up in Florida watching shuttles launch and shake the windows of her house on reentry. She has always had a passion for making things, leading to her degree in mechanical engineering. Erin works at NASA's Johnson Space Center as a science communication specialist for the International Space Station at NASA’s Johnson Space Center. She shares the amazing stories of research on the space station with the world through writing and social media. Today on the Casual Space Podcast, Erin sh...
177: “Normentum” with space policy and space strategy expert Robin Dickey
September 25, 2022 02:33 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MBSpace is hard and complicated. Space norms are even harder and even more complicated. SO, in order to develop successful space norms, we will need creativity, perseverance, and a large and inclusive range of participants in the process. On today’s episode, Robin Dickey discusses an approach towards space exploration that examines what’s responsible to do, what is feasible to do, and what can be done to make space more safe and more sustainable for all in the future. About Robin: Robin Dic...
176: The First Commercial Mission to Mars, with Barry Matsumori from Impulse Space
September 16, 2022 19:06 - 29 minutes - 21.9 MBImpulse Space is partnering with Relativity Space to perform the first ever commercial landing on the red planet! Places in space, like Mars, are being viewed as potential destinations that can support the expansion of human presence in the inner solar system. Impulse Space and Relativity Space’s mission to Mars is a step forward for the entire community interested in the benefits that space can bring to humans on Earth. Today, Impulse Space’s COO and industry leader Barry Matsumori explai...
175: Catching Up with Industry Expert Robert Feierbach
September 09, 2022 13:30 - 1 hour - 48.2 MBRobert Feierbach returns as our special guest this week on the podcast and announces his new endeavors as President of Maritime Launch USA, Inc., the US affiliate of the Canadian commercial spaceport based in Nova Scotia, and, Robert unveils his new business, 0-G Launch, a Washington-DC based company deploying a fleet of specially-modified commercial aircraft to provide high-precision microgravity flights and horizontal air-launch services to the fast-growing aerospace industry, and shares h...
174: Will Green is making your Space Suit
September 02, 2022 13:44 - 1 hour - 42.6 MB“We are in a space renaissance right now, but with that comes new challenges. This is especially true for spacesuits.” Will Green is a Ph.D. student at the University of North Dakota. He is collaborating on research with NASA that is centered on applying breakthrough technologies to push the boundaries of what is possible with spacesuits. Will has taken part in analog missions at UND’s Inflatable Lunar/Martian Analog Habitat as a mission commander and an EVA ground control officer. Will’...
173: Space business leaders, space convention organizers and space entrepreneurs Nicholas Chinchaladze and Martynas Fedotovas
August 25, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 44.5 MBMartynas Fedotovas and Nika Chinchaladze are space entrepreneurs and CEOs of Altair Enterprises LLC - a space education & research organization that enables people to pursue careers in the space industry - and the organizers of the International Space Convention 2022 - the biggest space industry business event in the Caucasus region. They also Co-authored the book - Space Business 101: 7 Steps to Position Yourself in the Next Trillion Dollar Industry. On this episode, Beth and Nicholas and ...