Space and Things
218 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★★ - 42 ratingsA weekly podcast devoted to the exploration of space, with updates on what is happening in the space flight world as well as looking back at some of the key moments and figures involved with the evolution of space flight. Presented by historian Emily Carney and space nerd Dave Giles.
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STP154 - How To Build Huge Structures In Space - with ThinkOrbital CEO Sebastrian Asprella and President Lee Rosen
August 10, 2023 05:00 - 56 minutes - 64.8 MBIt’s been over a year since we spoke to the people at ThinkOrbital so we wanted to have a catch up and find out what’s been going on. Of course, they’ve had a very busy year. This time we speak to CEO Sebastian Asprella and President Lee Rosen. Seven US Companies Collaborate with NASA to Advance Space Capabilities: https://www.nasa.gov/press-release/seven-us-companies-collaborate-with-nasa-to-advance-space-capabilities Think Orbital: Info and Store: https://thinkorbital.com/ LinkedIn:...
STP153 - Snoopy In Orbit - with Benjamin L. Clark - Curator of the Schulz Museum.
August 03, 2023 05:00 - 39 minutes - 44.8 MBSnoopy has long been a mascot for NASA and we wanted to get to the bottom of it. Fortunately, the Schulz Museum in Santa Rosa, California has just opened a new exhibit called Snoopy in Orbit and we talk to its curator Benjamin L. Clark to find out more. Benjamin L. Clark: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-l-clark-6b071020/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BLClark ‘Snoopy in Orbit’: https://schulzmuseum.org/snoopy-in-orbit/ The Schulz Museum: https://schulzmuseum.org/ Facebook:...
STP152 - How To Use A Spacecraft - with Ed Rafacz - Creator of The Spacecraft Guide
July 27, 2023 05:00 - 51 minutes - 58.4 MBThis week to talk to Ed Rafacz, creator of the Spacecraft Guide. He’s trying to make sure that we can learn the function of any component of any spacecraft with just one click. A really fantastic thing which we hope you’ll take a look at. Ed Rafacz: The Spacecraft Guide: https://spacecraftguide.com/ Spacecraft Interactive Virtual Museum: https://www.patreon.com/SIVRMuseum Twitter: https://twitter.com/shuttleguide Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@spacecraftguide7189 Full show notes...
STP151 - The Lost Gemini Missions - with Michael Mackowski
July 20, 2023 05:00 - 52 minutes - 60.5 MBThe Gemini program was such a success that a number of alternative missions were proposed for the space craft. Today we’re guided through some of these by Michael Mackowski who is a bit of a Gemini expert having previously worked for the designer and builder of the Gemini spacecraft, McDonnell Douglas. We last spoke to Mike on episode 76 when we found out about his model spacecraft. Having created models for many of the lost Gemini missions, Mike is the perfect person to talk to about these....
STP150 - Chromosphere - Music Inspired By Space - with Rick Armstrong
July 13, 2023 05:00 - 49 minutes - 56.5 MBEpisode 150! And to honour this milestone we’re interviewing Rick Armstrong, the eldest son of Neil Armstrong, to discuss his latest solo album Chromosphere which was released last month. Rick has been making a name for himself as a musician for a number of years but only started releasing his electronic music in 2020. Rick Armstrong: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RickArmstrongMusic Bandcamp: https://rickarmstrong.bandcamp.com/album/chromosphere Youtube: https://www.youtube.com...
STP149 - The Cosmosphere - What's All The Fuss About? - With John Mulnix
July 06, 2023 05:00 - 56 minutes - 64.7 MBIf you’re a space flight enthusiast then The Cosmosphere is one of the greatest places in the world to visit. We’ve mentioned it a few times on our podcast now, so we thought we’d dedicate a whole show to it and to do this we asked our friend John Mulnix to come and talk to us. John volunteers for the Cosmosphere and is one of the most delightful people you’ll ever meet. He also has a great podcast called The Space Shot and hosts the Cosmosphere podcast too. He also has his own jewellery bus...
STP148 - Photographing America's First Astronauts - with JL Pickering and John Bisney
June 29, 2023 05:00 - 56 minutes - 64.4 MBIn this week’s episode we speak to JL Pickering and John Bisney about their latest book: “ Photographing America’s First Astronauts: Project Mercury Through the Lens of Bill Taub.” It features over 600 photos and is the most complete photographic account of Project Mercury ever published. What makes it different from other Mercury books is that these photos are from the collection of NASA’s first staff photographer. JL and John have published 6 photo books in total now after becoming known f...
STP147 - Visiting Kennedy Space Center - Meeting an Astronaut and so much more.
June 22, 2023 05:00 - 54 minutes - 62.7 MBThis week we have a good old catch up of what we’ve been doing for the last month. Plenty of space news to talk about as well as Dave’s trip to Kennedy Space Center. Full show notes: https://spaceandthingspodcast.com/podcast/rl9x7m2ah7t5c27t6hhkxqpobc4b6n Show notes include links to all articles mentioned and full details of our guests and links to what caught our eye this week. Image Credits: Space and Things Podcast. Space and Things: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/spaceandthings1 ...
STP146 - Celebrating Sally Ride - 40 Years After STS7 - with Francis French
June 15, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 71 MBThis week we’re joined by Francis French to talk about Sally Ride as we celebrate the 40th anniversary of the first American woman to go to space on the STS7 mission. Francis used to work with Sally at Sally Ride Science so as well as being an incredible historian, his first hand stories about Sally are incredible. Francis French: https://www.francisfrench.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/F_French Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/francisjfrench/ Full show notes: https://spaceandthi...
STP145 - Space and The Media - The Past, Present and Future
June 08, 2023 05:00 - 25 minutes - 29.7 MBThis week we cover a topic given to us by our Patreon subscriber Don Erwin: Covering space in the present: the various ways space is covered today from space agencies' and private companies' messaging and media relations, to broadcasting networks, to independent folks (YouTubers), and podcasters. How well is each reaching various audiences? What will the landscape of space coverage look like in the future? Full show notes: https://spaceandthingspodcast.com/podcast/stp145-space-and-the-me...
STP144 - SMEAT - The Skylab Analog Mission - with John Uri - NASA History Office
June 01, 2023 05:00 - 43 minutes - 49.5 MBOne final dose of Skylab history for a month or two, today we talk about SMEAT: the Skylab Medical Experiment Altitude Test, which was a 56 day earth analog simulation of a Skylab mission which took place from 26th July to 19th September in 1972 at the Johnson Space Center in Houston. The crew was Bob Crippen, Karol Bobko and William Thornton To take a look at this we speak to John Uri, the manager of the NASA History Office at Johnson Space Center. John Uri: https://www.linkedin.com/in/j...
STP143 - NASA's Finest Hour? - The Mission To Save Skylab - with David Hitt
May 25, 2023 05:00 - 55 minutes - 63.6 MBAfter the 10 day delay, the first crewed mission launched to visit and fix Skylab on 25th May 1973, so to celebrate the 50th anniversary of that launch we’re joined by David Hitt, the author of ‘Homesteading Space’ to find out more about the mission, the crew and the legacy of Skylab. David Hitt: http://davidhitt.net/about/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/davidhitt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedavidhitt/ Full show notes: https://spaceandthingspodcast.com/ Show notes include link...
STP142 - Being In Mission Control for Skylab - with Bill Moon
May 18, 2023 05:00 - 49 minutes - 56.4 MBTo continue our 50th anniversary of Skylab celebrations we’ve got something very special for you today. An interview with a man who was working the consoles in Mission Control in Houston during Skylab, Bill Moon. You may recognise him from the wonderful movie: “Mission Control: The Unsung Heroes of Apollo” - which you should watch if you haven’t already. Bill Moon: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-moon-43313445 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moonpawpaw/ Mission Con...
STP141 - Skylab - The 50th Anniversary - with Searching For Skylab Director Dwight Steven-Boniecki
May 11, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 72.7 MBOn May 14th 1973, Skylab was launched so we started our 50th anniversary celebrations of America’s first Space Station by talking to Dwight Steven-Boniecki, the director of the most amazing Skylab documentary: Searching for Skylab. Dwight Steven-Boniecki: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dwight-steven-boniecki-b8b63811a/ Searching For Skylab: https://searchingforskylab.com/ Trailer: https://vimeo.com/704925044 Full show notes: https://spaceandthingspodcast.com/podcast/stp141-sky...
STP140 - The First Private Mission To Mars - with Barry Matsumori - COO of Impulse Space Inc.
May 04, 2023 05:00 - 49 minutes - 57.1 MBBefore we spend a few weeks looking at the past, we wanted to take another look at the future, so today we speak to Barry Matsumori, COO of Impulse Space who are teaming up with Relativity Space to attempt the first private landing on Mars in 2026. Barry Matsumori: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barry-matsumori-35676/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AZBammer Impulse Space: https://www.impulsespace.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gotoimpulse/ Twitter: https://twitter....
STP139 - FORTITUDE: The Story of the Emerging Space Industry - with Filmmaker Torsten Hoffmann
April 27, 2023 05:00 - 44 minutes - 50.4 MBFollowing the launch of the SpaceX Starship prototype we wanted to talk about the bigger picture of the space industry. It just so happens that a brand new documentary is being made by filmmaker Torsten Hoffmann and the team behind the High Frontier documentary. Torsten very kindly gave us some of his time to talk to us about the documentary and his opinions on the industry. Torsten Hoffmann: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/torstenhq/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/torstenhq/ Facebo...
STP138 - The UK Space Industry - with Space Boffins: Sue Nelson and Richard Hollingham
April 20, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 74.6 MBThis week we wanted to talk about what’s the United Kingdom and spaceflight, so we thought we’d talk to The Space Boffins, Sue Nelson and Richard Hollingham to out more about what has happened, what is happening and what might happen. Sue Nelson: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sue-nelson-boffin-media-27969329/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ScienceNelson Space Boffins Podcast: https://www.thenakedscientists.com/podcasts/astronomy-podcasts/space-boffins Facebook: https://www.faceb...
STP137 - JUICE - Everything You Need To Know - with Professor Michele Dougherty
April 13, 2023 05:00 - 46 minutes - 53.5 MBThis week sees the launch of ESA’s Jupiter Icey Moons Explorer (JUICE) from French Guiana. So we wanted to find out more about it so today we’re talking to Professor Michele Dougherty, the principle investigator for the magnetometer on board the spacecraft. Professor Michele Dougherty: https://www.imperial.ac.uk/people/m.dougherty JUICE: https://www.esa.int/Science_Exploration/Space_Science/Juice Full show notes: https://spaceandthingspodcast.com/podcast/stp137-juice-everything-you-nee...
STP137 - JUICE - Everything You Need To Go - with Professor Michele Dougherty
April 13, 2023 05:00 - 46 minutes - 53.5 MBThis week sees the launch of ESA’s Jupiter Icey Moons Explorer (JUICE) from French Guiana. So we wanted to find out more about it so today we’re talking to Professor Michele Dougherty, the principle investigator for the magnetometer on board the spacecraft. Professor Michele Dougherty: https://www.imperial.ac.uk/people/m.dougherty JUICE: https://www.esa.int/Science_Exploration/Space_Science/Juice Full show notes: https://spaceandthingspodcast.com/podcast/stp137-juice-everything-you-nee...
STP136 - The New Guys - The Astronauts That Changed The Face of Space Travel - with Meredith Bagby
April 06, 2023 05:00 - 49 minutes - 57.1 MBThis week we talk to Meredith Bagby, author of a brand new book about NASA’s first diverse Astronaut class: Group 8, which was announced 45 years ago this year. Meredith Bagby: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Merbagby LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredith-bagby-626758161/ Full show notes: https://spaceandthingspodcast.com/podcast/stp136-the-new-guys-the-astronauts-that-changed-the-face-of-space-travel-with-meredith-bagby Show notes include links to all articles mentioned and fu...
STP135 - 16 Sunsets Podcast - The Extraordinary Untold Story of the Space Shuttle - with Dr.Kevin Fong
March 30, 2023 05:00 - 47 minutes - 54.6 MBWith this being our 135th podcast, we knew we had to have a space shuttle theme, and fortunately Dr. Kevin Fong and the team behind the "13 Minutes To The Moon" podcast have just launched a kickstarter to make a full length podcast devoted to the Space Shuttle, so today we speak to Dr. Kevin to find out all about it. Support the Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/16-sunsets-podcast/sixteen-sunsets-podcast?ref=project_link Dr. Kevin Fong: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Kevin_F...
STP134 - Getting A Job In the Aerospace Industry - with Tom Cooke - CEO of Spacely
March 23, 2023 06:00 - 52 minutes - 60.5 MBThis week we talk to Tom Cooke, who is the co-founder and CEO of Spacely, a digital marketplace connecting independent workers to the aerospace industry Spacely: https://www.spacely.work/ Tom Cooke: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-cooke-spacelyceo/ Podcast That Tom Talked About: https://www.shoshinworks.com/#/live/ecosystemicfuturespodcast Full show notes: https://spaceandthingspodcast.com/podcast/stp134-getting-a-job-in-the-aerospace-industry-with-tom-cooke-ceo-of-spacely...
STP133 - Unsung Heroes: Roger Easton - The Man Behind Vanguard 1 and GPS - with Richard Easton
March 16, 2023 06:00 - 55 minutes - 63.1 MBOn March 17th 1958, Vanguard 1 launched into space becoming the 4th artificial satellite to reach orbit. It remains the oldest object still in orbit, so we’re using this 65th anniversary to do something celebrate an unsung hero. The designer of Vanguard 1 was Roger Easton who is also the man behind GPS which has absolutely changed life on earth. We interview Roger’s son Richard to find out more about both Vanguard 1 and GPS. In 2013 Richard co-authored a book with Eric Frazier called “GPS D...
STP132 - An Interview with Rusty Schweickart - Apollo 9, Skylab, Asteroids and so much more.
March 09, 2023 06:00 - 58 minutes - 67.2 MB54 years ago this week, Apollo 9 was in orbit around the Earth testing out the Lunar Module on it’s maiden flight, and today we talk to the Lunar Module pilot Rusty Schweickart about that flight and so many other things. Rusty Schweickart: https://www.rustyschweickart.com/ Emily’s Articles: Space in the Seventies: Rusty Schweickart in the Seventies https://medium.com/the-making-of-an-ex-nuke/space-in-the-seventies-rusty-schweickart-in-the-seventies-18f62ef15801 Full show notes: https:...
STP131 - SpaceX Crew 6 Mission Preview
March 02, 2023 06:00 - 38 minutes - 44 MBThe Crew-6 mission is due to launch on March 2nd, so we thought we’d preview the mission for you. Crew 6 Fact Sheet: https://www.nasa.gov/sites/default/files/atoms/files/crew_6_mission_overview_0.pdf Full show notes: https://spaceandthingspodcast.com/podcast/stp131-spacex-crew-6-mission-preview Show notes include links to all articles mentioned and full details of our guests and links to what caught our eye this week. Image Credits: NASA Space and Things: Twitter: https://www.twitter...
STP130 - Soviets In Space - with Colin Burgess
February 23, 2023 06:00 - 58 minutes - 67.2 MBThis week we talk about ‘Soviets in Space’ with legendary author Colin Burgess. Of course we also talk about the ‘Outward Odyssey’ book series which he created and edits for the University of Nebraska Press. Colin Burgess isn’t on social media. Outward Odyssey Books: https://www.nebraskapress.unl.edu/series/outward-odyssey-a-peoples-history-of-spaceflight/ Full show notes: https://spaceandthingspodcast.com/podcast/stp130-soviets-in-space-with-colin-burgess Show notes include links to al...
STP130 -Soviets In Space - with Colin Burgess
February 23, 2023 06:00 - 58 minutes - 67.2 MBThis week we talk about ‘Soviets in Space’ with legendary author Colin Burgess. Of course we also talk about the ‘Outward Odyssey’ book series which he created and edits for the University of Nebraska Press. Colin Burgess isn’t on social media. Outward Odyssey Books: https://www.nebraskapress.unl.edu/series/outward-odyssey-a-peoples-history-of-spaceflight/ Full show notes: https://spaceandthingspodcast.com/podcast/stp130-soviets-in-space-with-colin-burgess Show notes include links to al...
STP129 - Can Artemis Save The World? - Lessons From Apollo
February 16, 2023 06:00 - 40 minutes - 46 MBWe recently asked our Patreon subscribers for some topic suggestions and this one came to us from Dakota Wachter: "Looking back at that brief moment on international Human Unity the evening of 07/20/69, what do y’all think the Artemis landings will do for international culture, peace, and unification? What will Mars? How can we use spaceflight as an avenue for peace across Humanity in the next few decades?" So today this week, we're going to share our opinions on that subject. Don't forget...
STP128 - Wally Funk - A True Space Pioneer - with Sue Nelson
February 09, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 70.9 MB2023 is a big year for women in space flight with historic anniversaries and landmark announcements coming up, so we want to start to highlight some female Space Flight Pioneers and today we talk about Wally Funk. To do this we’re joined by journalist and broadcaster Sue Nelson who wrote the wonderful book: “Wally Funk’s Race For Space” Sue Nelson: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sue-nelson-boffin-media-27969329/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ScienceNelson Space Boffins Podcast: ht...
STP127 - Lessons From Dick Gordon - with Traci Shoblom
February 02, 2023 06:00 - 43 minutes - 50.1 MBDick Gordon is one of our favourite astronauts, so why not take a week to talk about him? Especially where there is a brand new book about him which has just come out by his step-daughter Traci Shoblom: “Apollo’s Creed: Lessons I Learned From My Astronaut Dad” Traci Shoblom: https://www.astronautdad.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089350950155 Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/traci/shoblom LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracishoblomvujicich/ Full show ...
STP126 - Remembering Columbia - 20 Years On - with Jonathan Ward
January 26, 2023 06:00 - 54 minutes - 86.8 MBOn February 1st 2003, the crew of the STS107 mission were returning home from space on the Space Shuttle Columbia when tragedy struck. It’s hard to believe it’s been 20 years. To mark this, we talk to Jonathan Ward, co-author of the brilliant book “Bringing Columbia Home” - the inside story of the disaster and the recovery and how the darkest hours can bring the best out of people. The book won the Space hipsters book price for best book released in 2018. Bringing Columbia Home: https://www...
STP125 - Space Guitars - with Josh Stotler - Oak Creek Guitars
January 19, 2023 06:00 - 50 minutes - 80.8 MBThis week we speak to Josh Stotler who runs Oak Creek Guitars and has built some incredible space guitars which we’re going to find out all about. Josh Stotler: https://www.oakcreekguitars.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oak_creek_guitars LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-stotler-a1071690/ Full show notes: https://spaceandthingspodcast.com/podcast/stp125-space-guitars-with-josh-stotler-oak-creek-guitars Show notes include links to all articles mentioned and full deta...
STP124 - Remembering Walt Cunningham - with Francis French
January 12, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 96.2 MBThis week we celebrate the life of Apollo 7 astronaut Walt Cunningham, who died on January 3rd, aged 90. To do this we’re joined by our good friend Francis French. Walt Cunningham Obituary: https://www.nasa.gov/press-release/apollo-astronaut-walter-cunningham-dies-at-90 Francis French: https://www.francisfrench.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/F_French Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/francisjfrench/ Full show notes: https://spaceandthingspodcast.com/podcast/stp124-remembering-w...
STP123- 2023 Preview - with Robert Pearlman - Creator and Editor of collectSPACE
January 05, 2023 06:00 - 48 minutes - 77.5 MBTo celebrate the new year, we take a look at what might be getting us excited in 2023 with the founder and creator of the wonderful website, collectSPACE: Robert Pearlman. collectSPACE: http://www.collectspace.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/collectSPACE Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/collectspace Robert Pearlman: Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobertPearlman LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/collectspace/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collectspace/ Full show notes:...
STP122 - 2022 Review - with Robert Pearlman - Creator and Editor of collectSPACE
December 29, 2022 06:00 - 35 minutes - 56.1 MBThis week we look back at an incredible year in space with the founder and creator of the wonderful website, collectSPACE: Robert Pearlman collectSPACE: http://www.collectspace.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/collectSPACE Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/collectspace Robert Pearlman: Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobertPearlman LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/collectspace/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collectspace/ Full show notes: https://spaceandthingspodcast.co...
STP121 - What Makes A Good Space Museum - High Praise and A Big Rant
December 22, 2022 06:00 - 58 minutes - 93.6 MBFollowing Dave's US trip where he visited a number of air and space museums, we think it's the perfect time to discuss the different between a good and a not so good museum. Full show notes: https://spaceandthingspodcast.com/podcast/stp121-what-makes-a-good-space-museum-high-praise-and-a-big-rant Show notes include links to all articles mentioned and full details of our guests and links to what caught our eye this week. Image Credits: Dave Giles Space and Things: Twitter: https://www.tw...
STP120 - The Legacy of Apollo - with Dr. Teasel Muir-Harmony
December 15, 2022 06:00 - 39 minutes - 62.9 MBWe’re deep into the 50th anniversary of Apollo 17, the final moon mission of the Apollo Program, so we decided we wanted to have a discussion about what it all means with Dr. Teasel Muir-Harmony, curator of the Apollo Collection at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum. More on Dr Muir-Harmony: https://airandspace.si.edu/people/staff/teasel-muir-harmony Twitter: https://twitter.com/teaselmuir Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teaselmuir/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/t...
STP119 - The Last Man On The Moon: Apollo 17 - with Keith Haviland: Documentary Producer
December 08, 2022 06:00 - 47 minutes - 75.9 MBWIth the 50th anniversary of Apollo 17 in full swing we wanted to talk to Keith Haviland, the producer of a number of amazing space documentaries as a brand new version of The Last Man On The Moon is being released to celebrate the anniversary of the flight. Keith Haviland: Twitter: https://twitter.com/KeithHaviland LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-haviland-21584638/ Haviland Digital: https://haviland.digital/ The Last Man On The Moon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hH5j...
STP118 - Spaceflight Inc - The Uber of Space - With Tony Frego - VP of Mission Management
December 01, 2022 06:00 - 48 minutes - 77.6 MBThis week we take a look at another innovative space company: Spaceflight Inc. - What do they do and why is it important? We find out by speaking to Tony Frego, VP of Mission Management. Tony Frego: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tony-frego-b108b925/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/tonyfrego Spaceflight Inc: https://spaceflight.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SpaceflightInc LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/spaceflightinc/ Full show notes: https://spaceandthingspod...
STP117 - Finding and Conserving Al Worden's Corvette - with Max Kaiserman
November 24, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 100 MBThis week we're joined again by Max Kaiserman, the founder of Luna Replicas to discuss his recent acquisition of Al Worden's Corvette. We learn about the history of the Astrovettes and why this one is so important. Luna Replicas: Lunareplicas.com Instagram: instagram.com/lunareplicas LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/max-kaiserman-13a08675/ Project Astrovette Endeavour: https://lunareplicas.com/pages/project-astrovette-endeavour Full show notes: https://spaceandthingspodcast.com/...
STP116 - The Space Hipster Book Prize - with Lois Huneycutt and John Whisenhunt
November 17, 2022 06:00 - 54 minutes - 86.6 MBThis week, we talk about space books with Lois Honeycutt and John Whisenhunt as they have just opened up the 2023 Space Hipster Book Prize for nominations for books released in 2022. It’s a wonderful prize from a wonderful community. Space Hipsters: https://www.facebook.com/groups/176051159106442/ Book Prize Twitter Account: https://twitter.com/HipstersPrize Previous Winners: 2018: Endurance by Scott Kelly 2019: Bringing Colombia Home by Jonathan Ward and Michael Leinbach 2020: Come ...
STP115 - Getting Up Close with Artemis 1 - with Jean Wright and Ken Kremer of Space UpClose
November 10, 2022 06:00 - 52 minutes - 84.9 MBIn preparation for the upcoming launch attempt of the Artemis 1 rocket, we wanted to bring you an up close look at what’s been happening at Kennedy Space Center over the summer, so we invited Jean Wright and Ken Kremer from Space Upclose to come and join us and talk to us about what has been going on. Space Upclose: https://www.spaceupclose.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spaceupclose321/ Ken Kremer: https://twitter.com/ken_kremer https://www.linkedin.com/in/kremerken/ Jean Wr...
STP114 - Human Hibernation and Anti-Radiation Pills? - The Future of Space Medicine - with Dr. Vanessa Farsadaki
November 02, 2022 17:13 - 46 minutes - 74 MBAnother mind blowing week. This week we talk to Dr. Vanessa Farsadaki to find out all about the field of Space Medicine. What is it today and what will it be tomorrow? Dr. Vanessa Farsadaki: https://www.instagram.com/astro_vanessa/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/farsadaki/ Full show notes: https://spaceandthingspodcast.com/podcast/stp114-human-hibernation-and-anti-radiation-pills-the-future-of-space-medicine-with-dr-vanessa-farsadaki Show notes include links to all articles mentioned and ...
STP113 - How To Use An Asteroid To Save Humanity - with Joel Sercel - CEO of TransAstra Corp.
October 27, 2022 05:00 - 53 minutes - 86 MBThis week we have a truly fascinating conversation with Joel Sercel, CEO of TransAstra Corp in which we find out how space technology is going to become the dominant global industry in the next 20 years and how it will save humanity. TransAstra: https://transastra.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TransAstra_Corp LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/trans-astronautica-corporation/ Joel Sercel: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelsercel/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JoelSer...
STP112 - Remembering Jim McDivitt - with Andrew Chaikin
October 20, 2022 05:00 - 50 minutes - 81.5 MBSad news this week as we mourn the loss of one of the heroes of early spaceflight. On October 13th, Jim McDivitt passed away aged 93. To help us celebrate his life, we’re joined once again by esteemed space historian and author, Andrew Chaikin. https://www.andrewchaikin.com/ https://twitter.com/andrewchaikin Jim McDivitt NASA Obituary: https://www.nasa.gov/press-release/correction-apollo-astronaut-james-mcdivitt-dies-at-age-93 A much better Obituary: http://www.collectspace.com/news/...
STP111 - Space Facts We Get Annoyed With People For Not Knowing
October 13, 2022 05:00 - 21 minutes - 34.9 MBThis week, Emily and Dave have a chat about things they wish the public knew more about. Do you have a space fact which you get annoyed with people for not knowing? Please get in touch and tell us! We'll read them out during next week's podcast. Image Credits: Emily Carney Space and Things: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/spaceandthings1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spaceandthingspodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spaceandthingspodcast/ Merch and Info: https://www.spa...
STP110 - Inspired by Space - The Moons Symphony with Amanda Lee Falkenberg
October 06, 2022 05:00 - 41 minutes - 66.4 MBThis week, Dave speaks to composer Amanda Lee Falkenberg about her brand new piece of music which is released this week: The Moons Symphony. Find out how to listen and where to purchase your copy: https://www.moons-symphony.com/ Amanda Lee Falkenberg: Twitter: https://twitter.com/musicformoons LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/musichf/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amandafilmmusic/ Full show notes: https://spaceandthingspodcast.com/podcast/vbc2bif94ll0u8ofpl26jyqgdweaqe S...
STP109 - Bringing Home Rocks From Mars - with Dr. Amy Williams
September 29, 2022 05:00 - 31 minutes - 50.8 MBThis week we speak to Dr. Amy Williams from the University of Florida. Dr. Williams has been involved with planning the mission to collect and return rocks from Mars with the Perseverance rover. NASA's Sample Return Mission: https://mars.nasa.gov/msr/ Dr. Amy Williams: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-williams-436a93143/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/lotelab_uf Mars rover team, with UF scientist, collects Martian rocks for return to Earth: https://news.ufl.edu/2022/08/mars-ro...
STP108 - How To Save The World From An Asteroid Strike - DART Mission Preview with Dr. Thomas Statler
September 22, 2022 05:00 - 49 minutes - 78.9 MBThis week we preview NASA’s DART mission which will reach a critical moment on Monday 26th September. The Double Asteroid Redirection Test is the first of its kind and aims to change the trajectory of an asteroid by crashing a probe into it. If this works it could become a major planetary defence tool in the future. Planetary Defence At NASA: https://www.nasa.gov/specials/pdco/index.html https://twitter.com/AsteroidWatch DART News: https://www.nasa.gov/planetarydefense/dart/dart-news...
STP107 - When Space Met Queen Elizabeth II
September 15, 2022 05:00 - 34 minutes - 54.5 MBFollow the death of Queen Elizabeth II, we decided to take a look at the times when the Queen and our world of space flight crossed paths. And all the latest space flight news. Full show notes: https://spaceandthingspodcast.com/podcast/stp107-when-space-met-queen-elizabeth-ii Show notes include links to all articles mentioned and full details of our guest, plus videos of any launches. Image Credits: NASA Space and Things: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/spaceandthings1 Instagram: htt...