Technology and Space - The history and future of space tech, exploration and business.
46 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago -I interview experts about outer space business, technology, law, and policy. We discuss space exploration and commercialization past, present, and future.
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Genetically preparing humans for space exploration – Interview with Christopher Mason
July 13, 2021 02:55 - 1 hour - 28.6 MBGenetically preparing humans for space exploration – Interview with Christopher Mason Check out the book here https://amzn.to/3yQhVhn Interview Timeline Dr. Christopher E. Mason is a geneticist and computational biologist who has been a Principal Investigator and Co-investigator for many NASA … Continue reading →
Christa McAuliffe and the Challenger Disaster – an Interview with Kevin Cook
June 25, 2021 02:11 - 56 minutes - 25.6 MBChrista McAuliffe and the Challenger Disaster – an Interview with Kevin Cook Check out the book here https://amzn.to/3jbGLnf Interview Timeline Kevin Cook has written for many publications and has written numerous histories. His latest book is about Christa McAuliffe and … Continue reading →
How Google, Facebook, and other tech companies developed their AI – Interview with Cade Metz
June 01, 2021 02:27 - 59 minutes - 27.1 MBHow Google, Facebook, and other tech companies developed their AI – Interview with Cade Metz Check out the book here https://amzn.to/34x95rF Interview Timeline Cade Metz is a technology correspondent with The New York Times, covering artificial intelligence, driverless cars, robotics, virtual … Continue reading →
How we can become better partners with our robots and smart machines – Interview with Carla Diana
May 17, 2021 23:09 - 1 hour - 32.1 MBHow we can become better partners with our robots and smart machines – Interview with Carla Diana Check out the book here https://amzn.to/3bAgdHL Interview Timeline Carla Diana is a designer, author, and educator who explores the design of future … Continue reading →
How Elon Musk and SpaceX overcame early problems to dominate the space industry – Interview with Eric Berger
May 04, 2021 01:06 - 55 minutes - 25.2 MBHow Elon Musk and SpaceX overcame early problems to dominate the space industry – Interview with Eric Berger Check out the book here https://amzn.to/2RjHgzS Interview Timeline Eric Berger is a Houston-based reporter and editor. He reported for the Houston Chronicle and … Continue reading →
How astronomers can find extra-terrestrial life with Cesare Barbieri
April 20, 2021 01:46 - 1 hour - 34.2 MBHow astronomers can find extra-terrestrial life with Cesare Barbieri Check out the book here https://amzn.to/3egUuVV Interview Timeline Cesare Barbieri is Emeritus Professor of Astronomy at the University of Padova, Italy. He and his teams have been involved in the construction … Continue reading →
How Aristotle was all the rage in Medieval and Renaissance times with Barbara Scalvini
April 06, 2021 01:19 - 1 hour - 30.1 MBHow Aristotle was all the rage in Medieval and Renaissance times with Barbara Scalvini Check out the book here https://amzn.to/3ut6Hgu Interview Timeline Dr. Barbara Scalvini is an Early Books specialist at Bernard Quaritch Ltd., London, and was formerly senior specialist, … Continue reading →
How the technology monster can be tamed to make our lives better with Benjamin Pring
March 22, 2021 23:20 - 1 hour - 31.7 MBHow the technology monster can be tamed to make our lives better with Benjamin Pring Check out the book here https://amzn.to/3fbByKt Interview Timeline Ben Pring is the head of thought leadership at Cognizant and co-founded and leads Cognizant’s Center for … Continue reading →
How to discover volcanoes on Io before anyone else and other interesting stories from James Miller
March 08, 2021 23:38 - 51 minutes - 23.5 MBHow to discover volcanoes on Io before anyone else and other interesting stories from James Miller Check out the book here https://amzn.to/2Z5utRP Interview Timeline James Miller has decades of experience working on spacecraft navigation. He has also worked extensively in … Continue reading →
How a female astronomer broke barriers and made waves in astronomy with Jacqueline and Simon Mitton
March 02, 2021 01:28 - 1 hour - 35.3 MBHow a female astronomer broke barriers and made waves in astronomy with Jacqueline and Simon Mitton Check out the book here https://amzn.to/3q9fEsZ Interview Timeline Jacqueline Mitton has published over thirty books on astronomy and is a past editor of the … Continue reading →
Jacqueline and Simon Mitton discuss their biography of famed astronomer Vera Rubin (Belknap Press, 2021)
March 02, 2021 01:28 - 1 hour - 35.3 MBJacqueline and Simon Mitton discuss their biography of famed astronomer Vera Rubin (Belknap Press, 2021) Check out the book here https://amzn.to/3q9fEsZ Interview Timeline Jacqueline Mitton has published over thirty books on astronomy and is a past editor of the Journal … Continue reading →
Laird Thompson discusses his work and book on cosmic voids “The Discovery of Cosmic Voids” (Cambridge University Press, 2020)
February 23, 2021 03:05 - 56 minutes - 26.1 MBLaird Thompson discusses his work and book on cosmic voids “The Discovery of Cosmic Voids” (Cambridge University Press, 2020) Check out the book here https://amzn.to/2OULxbK Interview Timeline Laird A. Thompson is Professor Emeritus of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. He … Continue reading →
How cosmic voids were discovered with Laird Thompson
February 23, 2021 03:05 - 56 minutes - 26.1 MBHow cosmic voids were discovered with Laird Thompson Check out the book here https://amzn.to/2OULxbK Interview Timeline Laird A. Thompson is Professor Emeritus of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. He has held appointments at the Kitt Peak National Observatory, at the … Continue reading →
How were cosmic voids discovered with Laird Thompson
February 23, 2021 03:05 - 56 minutes - 26.1 MBLaird Thompson discusses his work and book on cosmic voids “The Discovery of Cosmic Voids” (Cambridge University Press, 2020) Check out the book here https://amzn.to/2OULxbK Interview Timeline Laird A. Thompson is Professor Emeritus of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. He … Continue reading →
James Miller talks about his time with Westinghouse and working on the Mariner, Viking, and NEAR missions
February 15, 2021 23:16 - 1 hour - 34.3 MBJames Miller talks about his time with Westinghouse and working on the Mariner, Viking, and NEAR missions Check out the book here https://amzn.to/2Z5utRP Interview Timeline James Miller has decades of experience working on spacecraft navigation. He has also worked extensively … Continue reading →
What it was like working on the Mariner, Viking, and NEAR missions with James Miller
February 15, 2021 23:16 - 1 hour - 34.3 MBWhat it was like working on the Mariner, Viking, and NEAR missions with James Miller Check out the book here https://amzn.to/2Z5utRP Interview Timeline James Miller has decades of experience working on spacecraft navigation. He has also worked extensively in programming … Continue reading →
How the cellphone was invented with Marty Cooper
February 09, 2021 03:30 - 1 hour - 29.4 MBHow the cellphone was invented with Marty Cooper Check out the book here https://amzn.to/2YYfWb0 Interview Timeline Martin Cooper has been justifiably dubbed the “father of the cell phone”. He and his Motorola team created the first cell phone in 1973 … Continue reading →
Marty Cooper discusses inventing the cell phone in his book “Cutting the Cord” (Rosetta Books, 2021)
February 09, 2021 03:30 - 1 hour - 29.4 MBMarty Cooper discusses inventing the cell phone in his book “Cutting the Cord” (Rosetta Books, 2021) Check out the book here https://amzn.to/2YYfWb0 Interview Timeline Martin Cooper has been justifiably dubbed the “father of the cell phone”. He and his Motorola … Continue reading →
How to plan a trip to Jupiter with David Brown
February 01, 2021 03:27 - 1 hour - 36 MBHow to plan a trip to Jupiter with David Brown Check out the book here https://amzn.to/3aiVeI9 Interview Timeline David W. Brown is a freelance writer who has written extensively for major publications. He’s also a former paratrooper and a veteran … Continue reading →
David W. Brown discusses NASA’s Europa exploration mission in “The Mission” (Custom House, 2021)
February 01, 2021 03:27 - 1 hour - 36 MBDavid W. Brown discusses NASA’s Europa exploration mission in “The Mission” Check out the book here https://amzn.to/3aiVeI9 Interview Timeline David W. Brown is a freelance writer who has written extensively for major publications. He’s also a former paratrooper and a … Continue reading →
Secrets of ancient math philosophers with Jacqueline Feke
December 18, 2020 20:09 - 1 hour - 29 MBSecrets of ancient math philosophers with Jacqueline Feke Check out the book here https://amzn.to/37w22Sm Interview Timeline Jacqueline Feke has studied and taught the history of science for many years and is an associate professor at the University of Waterloo. She … Continue reading →
Jacqueline Feke discusses Ptolemy including his study of astronomy in “Ptolemy’s Philosophy” (Princeton University Press, 2018)
December 18, 2020 20:09 - 1 hour - 29 MBJacqueline Feke discusses Ptolemy including his study of astronomy in “Ptolemy’s Philosophy” Check out the book here https://amzn.to/37w22Sm Interview Timeline Jacqueline Feke has studied and taught the history of science for many years and is an associate professor at the … Continue reading →
James Miller talks about his time as chief of navigation for the NEAR mission
November 09, 2020 16:42 - 58 minutes - 26.6 MBJames Miller talks about his time as chief of navigation for the NEAR mission Check out the book here https://amzn.to/2Z5utRP Interview Summary James Miller has decades of experience working on spacecraft navigation. He has also worked extensively in programming computer … Continue reading →
James Miller talks about the early days of nuclear power plants and the NEAR mission
October 25, 2020 16:10 - 1 hour - 31.6 MBJames Miller talks about nuclear power plants and the NEAR mission Check out the book here https://amzn.to/2Z5utRP Interview Summary James Miller has decades of experience working on spacecraft navigation. He has also worked extensively in programming computer systems to conduct … Continue reading →
Bill Ayrey interview about his new book about the Apollo 11 space suits “Lunar Outfitters” (University Press of Florida, 2020)
October 18, 2020 20:34 - 1 hour - 42.1 MBBill Ayrey interview about his book Lunar Outfitters Check out the book here https://amzn.to/2T2p2k9 Interview Summary Bill Ayrey has worked on spacesuits for decades. He started his spacesuit career at ILC, the makers of the Apollo spacesuits. He loved his … Continue reading →
Fred Nadis discusses his new book on space travel ideas Star Settlers (Simon & Schuster, 2020)
October 05, 2020 01:55 - 59 minutes - 27.3 MBFred Nadis discusses his new book on space travel ideas Check out the book here https://amzn.to/2Sob8Z8 Interview Summary Fred Nadis has a PhD in American Studies and has written extensively on American science and popular culture. He recently wrote a … Continue reading →
Fred Nadis discusses his new book on space travel ideas in his book Star Settlers (Simon & Schuster, 2020)
October 05, 2020 01:55 - 59 minutes - 27.3 MBFred Nadis discusses his new book on space travel ideas Check out the book here https://amzn.to/2Sob8Z8 Interview Summary Fred Nadis has a PhD in American Studies and has written extensively on American science and popular culture. He recently wrote a … Continue reading →
Apollo 11 history book – “I Was a Teenage Space Reporter” (LID Publishing, 2019) – David Chudwin interview
August 26, 2020 23:04 - 1 hour - 35.5 MBCheck out the book here https://amzn.to/31w6UnF When David Chudwin was a 19 year old college news reporter for the University of Michigan in the summer of 1969, he only had the time and money to cover [had the choice of … Continue reading →
Space science – “Cosmic Clouds 3-D” (MIT Press, 2020) – David J. Eicher interview
July 20, 2020 22:23 - 50 minutes - 23 MBCheck out the book here https://amzn.to/39iZyWP David has been working in the field of astronomy education for over 35 years, including as a staffer and Editor-in-chief for Astronomy magazine. He’s recently co-authored a book with Queen guitarist Brian May about … Continue reading →
James Miller interview part 2 of 2 – Space technology and history – “Planetary Spacecraft Navigation” (Springer, 2019)
July 01, 2020 02:01 - 1 hour - 28 MBCheck out the book here https://amzn.to/2Z5utRP James Miller has decades of experience working on spacecraft navigation. He has also worked extensively in programming computer systems to conduct navigation operations. We spoke about his experiences at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory and … Continue reading →
Space technology – “Planetary Spacecraft Navigation” (Springer, 2019) – James Miller interview part 2 of 2
July 01, 2020 02:01 - 1 hour - 28 MBCheck out the book here https://amzn.to/2Z5utRP James Miller has decades of experience working on spacecraft navigation. He has also worked extensively in programming computer systems to conduct navigation operations. We spoke about his experiences at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory and … Continue reading →
Space technology – “Planetary Spacecraft Navigation” (Springer, 2019) – James Miller interview part 1 of 2
June 25, 2020 00:05 - 1 hour - 28.2 MBCheck out the book here https://amzn.to/2Z5utRP James Miller has decades of experience working on spacecraft navigation. He has also worked extensively in programming computer systems to conduct navigation operations. We spoke about his experiences at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory and … Continue reading →
Space exploration, business, and history – John B. Herrington interview
June 10, 2020 01:08 - 1 hour - 36.2 MBCheck out the book here https://amzn.to/2UsW2TH John B. Herrington is a former US Naval Aviator and NASA astronaut. He’s the first enrolled Native American to go into space and he did that with NASA mission STS-113. He’s also written a … Continue reading →
NASA Lunar program – “The Artemis Lunar Program” (Springer Praxis Books, 2020) – Manfred “Dutch” von Ehrenfried interview
May 18, 2020 22:59 - 1 hour - 28.6 MBCheck out the book here https://amzn.to/3bKvoLV Dutch started with NASA in 1961 and spent many years working with NASA in various technical capacities. He regularly writes about NASA history and space issues. We recently spoke about his latest book on … Continue reading →
Space commerce, tourism, and mining book – “Spacefarers” (Harvard University Press, 2020) – Christopher Wanjek interview
April 22, 2020 23:02 - 55 minutes - 25.5 MBCheck out the book here https://amzn.to/3awNTma Christopher Wanjek has been an astrophysics reporter for years and regularly writes a column on the subject. He recently wrote a book on the practical aspects of getting into space and we discussed space … Continue reading →
India Space Exploration – Space writer and researcher Gurbir Singh interview
April 01, 2020 03:22 - 57 minutes - 26.3 MBCheck out his book here https://amzn.to/2wVsXrg Gurbir Singh is an independent researcher on space issues. He’s been studying the subject for decades and has spoken to audiences. He also wrote a book on the Indian Space Program which was published … Continue reading →
Outer Space law – University of Nebraska Professor Dr. Frans von der Dunk interview
January 30, 2020 01:44 - 57 minutes - 13.2 MBProfessor Dr. von der Dunk has been studying, teaching, and leading efforts in space law for over 20 years. He has written over 180 articles on space law, he’s received awards for his work, and he’s a member and leader … Continue reading →
University of Illinois Aerospace program – Dr. Michael Lembeck and Dr. Zachary Putnam interview
January 01, 2020 01:56 - 35 minutes - 8.13 MBDr. Lembeck and Dr. Putnam are engineering professors in the University of Illinois Aerospace program. They both have experience in the private sector and spoke to me about the program at Illinois. We discussed the strengths of the program as … Continue reading →
Science and space magazines review December 9 2019
December 09, 2019 21:08 - 17 minutes - 4 MBThe first episode of my review of science magazines for articles on space issues.
Space Legislation Roundup November 18-30 2019 – National and state legislatures
December 07, 2019 00:30 - 4 minutes - 1.11 MBA review of legislative activity at the national and state levels that impacts space exploration and commercialization and the building of a workforce that can get humans into space. Today’s episode covers………. 0:52 – Space Programs and Industry 1:22 – … Continue reading →
National Space Society – Executive Committee Chairman Dale Skran interview
December 03, 2019 02:27 - 34 minutes - 7.89 MBDale Skran has been involved in technology and business for many years. He eventually developed a strong interest in space exploration and commercialization and eventually became the chairman of the Executive Committee of the National Space Society. We talked about … Continue reading →
How to protect the Earth, space, and space exploration with Dale Skran
December 03, 2019 02:27 - 34 minutes - 7.89 MBHow to protect the Earth, space, and space exploration with Dale Skran Interview Timeline Dale Skran has been involved in technology and business for many years. He eventually developed a strong interest in space exploration and commercialization and eventually became … Continue reading →
Satellite Design book – “Low Earth Orbit Satellite Design” (Springer, 2018) – George Sebestyen interview
November 25, 2019 02:00 - 25 minutes - 5.79 MBCheck out the book here. https://amzn.to/34LXnHn Dr. George Sebestyen is a satellite engineer and he’s designed satellites for decades. We discussed his latest co-authored book on Low Earth Orbit Satellite Design. Check out the book here. 0:37 – George talks … Continue reading →
Space Legislation Roundup November 10-17, 2019 – National and state legislatures
November 19, 2019 00:33 - 8 minutes - 1.99 MBA listing of legislative activity at the national and state levels that impacts space exploration and commercialization and the building of a workforce that can get humans into space. Today’s episode covers………. 0:41 Space Programs and Industry 3:05 New energy … Continue reading →
Space Legislation Roundup November 1-9, 2019 – National and state legislatures
November 10, 2019 23:59 - 6 minutes - 1.48 MBA listing of legislative activity at the national and state levels that impacts space exploration and commercialization and the building of a workforce that can get humans into space. Today’s episode covers November 1-9, 2019. 0:38 – Space Programs and … Continue reading →
Space exploration past and future book – “Space 2.0” (BenBella Books, 2019) – Rod Pyle interview
November 06, 2019 02:54 - 52 minutes - 12.1 MBRod Pyle has written dozens of books on the history of space exploration and commercialization. He’s currently editor of the National Space Society magazine Ad Astra. He’s interviewed many of the top names in the field and we talk about … Continue reading →