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Total Space Network: A trifecta of podcast shows concerning the domain of space.

Becoming Multiplanetary - Hosted by RichLB & Kage we talk of things scientific, philosophical, ethical, within the broad topic range of humanity becoming a multiplanetary species.

The Space Update - Hosted by Ryan this is your one stop shop for any news, current events, and latest developments in the space industry!

Deep Dive - Join Mikko as you go down the various deep deep rabbit holes of the space industry. Here we take a real in-depth look on a single topic.

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73: We chat with Harriet Brettle from Astroscale

July 04, 2021 20:28 - 17 minutes - 31.3 MB

In this week’s episode we chat with Astroscale’s Head of Business Analysis – Harriet Brettle. We discuss debris removal plans with ELSA-d and ELSA-M, docking plates on OneWebb satellites, plus life extension of existing satellites. Founded in 2013, Astroscale is developing innovative and scalable solutions across the spectrum of on-orbit servicing, including life extension, in situ space situational awareness, end of life, and active debris removal, to create sustainable space systems and...

73: We chat with Harriet Brettle from Astroscale

July 04, 2021 20:28 - 17 minutes - 31.3 MB

In this week’s episode we chat with Astroscale’s Head of Business Analysis – Harriet Brettle. We discuss debris removal plans with ELSA-d and ELSA-M, docking plates on OneWebb satellites, plus life extension of existing satellites. Founded in 2013, Astroscale is developing innovative and scalable solutions across the spectrum of on-orbit servicing, including life extension, in situ space situational awareness, end of life, and active debris removal, to create sustainable space systems and...

72: We chat with Derek Harris from Skyrora - The Space Update

June 03, 2021 06:30 - 29 minutes - 27 MB

In this week’s episode we chat with Skyrora’s Business Operations Manager Derek Harris where we discuss how Skyrora have been doing through the UK lockdown, ESA Boost Initiative funding, updates on Skyrora’s 2021 test launch plus other exclusive updates! Skyrora designs, manufactures and deploys rockets to clear the way for small satellite manufacturers looking to access Space. Headquartered in Edinburgh, and with facilities across Europe, Skyrora is developing launch vehicle technology to...

72: We chat with Derek Harris from Skyrora - The Space Update

June 03, 2021 06:30 - 29 minutes - 27 MB

In this week’s episode we chat with Skyrora’s Business Operations Manager Derek Harris where we discuss how Skyrora have been doing through the UK lockdown, ESA Boost Initiative funding, updates on Skyrora’s 2021 test launch plus other exclusive updates! Skyrora designs, manufactures and deploys rockets to clear the way for small satellite manufacturers looking to access Space. Headquartered in Edinburgh, and with facilities across Europe, Skyrora is developing launch vehicle technology to...

71: Becoming Multiplanetary: Humans in Space pt. 6: Inhabiting Our Solar System

May 20, 2021 17:40 - 42 minutes - 39 MB

Part 6 of the 7-part “Humans in Space” mega-series with Jixuan & Sebastian from 2 The Future. In this episode of Becoming Multiplanetary, RichLB and Kage talk about Inhabiting Our Solar System – what the future may look like with Titan and Ganymede after humans permanently settle on the Moon and Mars. (more…)

71: Becoming Multiplanetary: Humans in Space pt. 6: Inhabiting Our Solar System

May 20, 2021 17:40 - 42 minutes - 39 MB

Part 6 of the 7-part “Humans in Space” mega-series with Jixuan & Sebastian from 2 The Future. In this episode of Becoming Multiplanetary, RichLB and Kage talk about Inhabiting Our Solar System – what the future may look like with Titan and Ganymede after humans permanently settle on the Moon and Mars. (more…)

70: Deep Dive: Ingenuity

May 14, 2021 20:43 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MB

In this episode Mikko (https://twitter.com/mikoske) goes over recent historic flights on Mars and what is Ingenuity and why it was built in the first place. (more…)

70: Deep Dive: Ingenuity

May 14, 2021 20:43 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MB

In this episode Mikko (https://twitter.com/mikoske) goes over recent historic flights on Mars and what is Ingenuity and why it was built in the first place. (more…)

69: Becoming Multiplanetary: Humans in Space pt. 4: The Current Generation

April 30, 2021 20:52 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MB

Part 4 of the 7-part “Humans in Space” mega-series with Jixuan & Sebastian from 2 The Future. In this episode of Becoming Multiplanetary, RichLB and Kage talk about The Current Generation – the recent past, the present, and the near future of human spaceflight, including the upcoming Lunar Gateway and Artemis Program. (more…)

69: Becoming Multiplanetary: Humans in Space pt. 4: The Current Generation

April 30, 2021 20:52 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MB

Part 4 of the 7-part “Humans in Space” mega-series with Jixuan & Sebastian from 2 The Future. In this episode of Becoming Multiplanetary, RichLB and Kage talk about The Current Generation – the recent past, the present, and the near future of human spaceflight, including the upcoming Lunar Gateway and Artemis Program. (more…)

68: Launch Updates, Starship and more Space News - The Space Update

April 28, 2021 13:22 - 10 minutes - 10 MB

In this week’s episode of The Space Update we run through launch updates, Ingenuity takes flight for the 3rd time and updates from down at Boca Chica with Starship SN15. If you would like to support The Space Update and everything we do here on Total Space Network. Head over to our Patreon page where you can gain access to exclusive content, speak with special guests in the after show chat and much more! Head over to our Patreon page here. =================================================...

68: Launch Updates, Starship and more Space News - The Space Update

April 28, 2021 13:22 - 10 minutes - 10 MB

In this week’s episode of The Space Update we run through launch updates, Ingenuity takes flight for the 3rd time and updates from down at Boca Chica with Starship SN15. If you would like to support The Space Update and everything we do here on Total Space Network. Head over to our Patreon page where you can gain access to exclusive content, speak with special guests in the after show chat and much more! Head over to our Patreon page here. =================================================...

67: Deep Dive: Lunar Future Part 3

April 24, 2021 21:13 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MB

This episode features the third part of our conversation with Szabolcs Jaray (https://twitter.com/JaraySzabolcs) Check the first part here: https://youtu.be/q7EjMkEjQrg Check the second part here: https://youtu.be/yCVMhf9_oBg Mikko had the pleasure of chatting with Szabolcs Jaray, who is one of the more active space community members. He had some interesting ideas about what it could be like on the Moon in future. In this episode we talk about lunar landing ideas and lunar Starship, pow...

67: Deep Dive: Lunar Future Part 3

April 24, 2021 21:13 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MB

This episode features the third part of our conversation with Szabolcs Jaray (https://twitter.com/JaraySzabolcs) Check the first part here: https://youtu.be/q7EjMkEjQrg Check the second part here: https://youtu.be/yCVMhf9_oBg Mikko had the pleasure of chatting with Szabolcs Jaray, who is one of the more active space community members. He had some interesting ideas about what it could be like on the Moon in future. In this episode we talk about lunar landing ideas and lunar Starship, pow...

66: We talk with the European Space Agency on their Boost! initiative

April 21, 2021 11:05 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MB

In this episode of The Space Update we talk with Jorgen Bru who is the Commercial Services manager for the ESA Boost program and Julio Aprea who is the ESA Space Transportation Communications Coordinator. ESA aims to boost commercial initiatives that offer space transportation services to space, in space, and returning from space. To achieve this, ESA nurtures industrial entrepreneurship and stimulates growth and competitiveness within the privately led and funded space sector in Europe v...

66: We talk with the European Space Agency on their Boost! initiative

April 21, 2021 11:05 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MB

In this episode of The Space Update we talk with Jorgen Bru who is the Commercial Services manager for the ESA Boost program and Julio Aprea who is the ESA Space Transportation Communications Coordinator. ESA aims to boost commercial initiatives that offer space transportation services to space, in space, and returning from space. To achieve this, ESA nurtures industrial entrepreneurship and stimulates growth and competitiveness within the privately led and funded space sector in Europe v...

65: Deep Dive: Lunar Future Part 2

April 17, 2021 09:24 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MB

This episode features the second part of our conversation with Szabolcs Jaray (https://twitter.com/JaraySzabolcs) Check the first part here: https://youtu.be/q7EjMkEjQrg Mikko and Rich L-B had the pleasure of chatting with Szabolcs Jaray, who is one of the more active space community members. He had some interesting ideas about what it could be like on the Moon in future. In this episode we talk about lunar architecture, power on the Moon and some launch concepts. (more…)

65: Deep Dive: Lunar Future Part 2

April 17, 2021 09:24 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MB

This episode features the second part of our conversation with Szabolcs Jaray (https://twitter.com/JaraySzabolcs) Check the first part here: https://youtu.be/q7EjMkEjQrg Mikko and Rich L-B had the pleasure of chatting with Szabolcs Jaray, who is one of the more active space community members. He had some interesting ideas about what it could be like on the Moon in future. In this episode we talk about lunar architecture, power on the Moon and some launch concepts. (more…)

64: Becoming Multiplanetary: Humans in Space pt. 2: The Travelers - Race for the Moon

April 13, 2021 03:59 - 40 minutes - 55.4 MB

Part 2 of the 7-part “Humans in Space” mega-series with Jixuan & Sebastian from 2 The Future. In this episode of Becoming Multiplanetary, RichLB and Kage talk about The Travelers – the race for the Moon – and the multinational journey to set foot on the lunar surface. (more…)

64: Becoming Multiplanetary: Humans in Space pt. 2: The Travelers - Race for the Moon

April 13, 2021 03:59 - 40 minutes - 55.4 MB

Part 2 of the 7-part “Humans in Space” mega-series with Jixuan & Sebastian from 2 The Future. In this episode of Becoming Multiplanetary, RichLB and Kage talk about The Travelers – the race for the Moon – and the multinational journey to set foot on the lunar surface. (more…)

63: Deep Dive: Lunar Future Part 1

April 10, 2021 19:15 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MB

Mikko and Rich L-B had the pleasure of chatting with Szabolcs Jaray, who is one of the more active space community members. He had some interesting ideas about what it could be like on the Moon in future. In this episode we talk about lunar architecture, power on the Moon and some launch concepts. (more…)

63: Deep Dive: Lunar Future Part 1

April 10, 2021 19:15 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MB

Mikko and Rich L-B had the pleasure of chatting with Szabolcs Jaray, who is one of the more active space community members. He had some interesting ideas about what it could be like on the Moon in future. In this episode we talk about lunar architecture, power on the Moon and some launch concepts. (more…)

62: History of Human Spaceflight: From the First Man in Space to Interstellar Travel [Part I] by J&S from 2TF

April 05, 2021 20:22 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MB

Join Jixuan & Sebastian this week in a special crossover series called “Humans in Space”. 2 The Future have already broadcasted this episode titled: “History of Human Spaceflight: From the First Man in Space to Interstellar Travel [Part I]” on their YouTube Channel which you can find in the embed below. They have taken the first episode in this series and we thought you guys, our listeners, would love to hear what they had to say to start out this brand new series! RichLB & Kage will ret...

62: History of Human Spaceflight: From the First Man in Space to Interstellar Travel [Part I] by J&S from 2TF

April 05, 2021 20:22 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MB

Join Jixuan & Sebastian this week in a special crossover series called “Humans in Space”. 2 The Future have already broadcasted this episode titled: “History of Human Spaceflight: From the First Man in Space to Interstellar Travel [Part I]” on their YouTube Channel which you can find in the embed below. They have taken the first episode in this series and we thought you guys, our listeners, would love to hear what they had to say to start out this brand new series! RichLB & Kage will ret...

61: The Space Update - Starship SN11 Review, SLS hot fire test, New NASA Administrator & More!

April 01, 2021 20:08 - 39 minutes - 44.5 MB

We review Starship SN11, SLS Hot Fire test, New NASA Administrator and more space news! If you would like to support The Space Update and everything we do here on Total Space Network. Head over to our Patreon page where you can gain access to exclusive content, speak with special guests in the after show chat and much more! Head over to our Patreon page here. ================================================= The Space Update Twitter Page =================================================...

61: The Space Update - Starship SN11 Review, SLS hot fire test, New NASA Administrator & More!

April 01, 2021 20:08 - 39 minutes - 44.5 MB

We review Starship SN11, SLS Hot Fire test, New NASA Administrator and more space news! If you would like to support The Space Update and everything we do here on Total Space Network. Head over to our Patreon page where you can gain access to exclusive content, speak with special guests in the after show chat and much more! Head over to our Patreon page here. ================================================= The Space Update Twitter Page =================================================...

60: Becoming Multiplanetary: Rover Series Part 5: Sojourner

March 29, 2021 21:13 - 48 minutes - 67.1 MB

In this episode of Becoming Multiplanetary, RichLB, Kage, & Edel talk about the final leg in our Rover Mega-Series, Sojourner. Join us as we discuss the rovers highlights during its few months! (more…)

60: Becoming Multiplanetary: Rover Series Part 5: Sojourner

March 29, 2021 21:13 - 48 minutes - 67.1 MB

In this episode of Becoming Multiplanetary, RichLB, Kage, & Edel talk about the final leg in our Rover Mega-Series, Sojourner. Join us as we discuss the rovers highlights during its few months! (more…)

59: Interview: NASA James Webb Space Telescope with Dr. Jonathan Gardner

March 24, 2021 17:01 - 1 hour - 66 MB

This week on The Space Update we chat with Dr Jonathan Gardner from NASA Goddard on the James Webb Space Telescope! The James Webb Space Telescope will be the largest, most powerful and complex space telescope ever built and launched into space. It will fundamentally alter our understanding of the universe. The James Webb Space Telescope (sometimes called JWST or Webb) is an orbiting infrared observatory that will complement and extend the discoveries of the Hubble Space Telescope, with...

59: Interview: NASA James Webb Space Telescope with Dr. Jonathan Gardner

March 24, 2021 17:01 - 1 hour - 66 MB

This week on The Space Update we chat with Dr Jonathan Gardner from NASA Goddard on the James Webb Space Telescope! The James Webb Space Telescope will be the largest, most powerful and complex space telescope ever built and launched into space. It will fundamentally alter our understanding of the universe. The James Webb Space Telescope (sometimes called JWST or Webb) is an orbiting infrared observatory that will complement and extend the discoveries of the Hubble Space Telescope, with...

58: Becoming Multiplanetary: Rover Series Part 4: Opportunity

March 22, 2021 12:09 - 45 minutes - 62.6 MB

In this episode of Becoming Multiplanetary, RichLB & Kage talk about the other half of the twin rovers that went to Mars: Opportunity. Join us as we discuss the rovers many achievements and also go over some key highlights during its long journey! (more…)

58: Becoming Multiplanetary: Rover Series Part 4: Opportunity

March 22, 2021 12:09 - 45 minutes - 62.6 MB

In this episode of Becoming Multiplanetary, RichLB & Kage talk about the other half of the twin rovers that went to Mars: Opportunity. Join us as we discuss the rovers many achievements and also go over some key highlights during its long journey! (more…)

57: Deep Dive: Emirates Mars Mission - Hope Probe Q&A

March 21, 2021 20:17 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MB

In this episode Total Space answers to questions from an English speaking school, JESS Primary, in Dubai, UAE. (more…)

57: Deep Dive: Emirates Mars Mission - Hope Probe Q&A

March 21, 2021 20:17 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MB

In this episode Total Space answers to questions from an English speaking school, JESS Primary, in Dubai, UAE. (more…)

56: Becoming Multiplanetary: Rover Series Part 3: Spirit

March 15, 2021 21:59 - 42 minutes - 58.2 MB

In this episode of Becoming Multiplanetary, RichLB & Kage talk about one half of the twin rovers that went to Mars: Spirit. Join us as we discuss its key moments as well as its many tribulations during its operational lifetime! (more…)

56: Becoming Multiplanetary: Rover Series Part 3: Spirit

March 15, 2021 21:59 - 42 minutes - 58.2 MB

In this episode of Becoming Multiplanetary, RichLB & Kage talk about one half of the twin rovers that went to Mars: Spirit. Join us as we discuss its key moments as well as its many tribulations during its operational lifetime! (more…)

55: Becoming Multiplanetary: Rover Series Part 2: Curiosity Rover Part 2 of 2

March 08, 2021 23:40 - 42 minutes - 59 MB

Join RichLB, and Kage as we wrap up the discussion about the Curiosity rover and some of its milestones. This is the second of a two-part deep-dive into Curiosity. (more…)

55: Becoming Multiplanetary: Rover Series Part 2: Curiosity Rover Part 2 of 2

March 08, 2021 23:40 - 42 minutes - 59 MB

Join RichLB, and Kage as we wrap up the discussion about the Curiosity rover and some of its milestones. This is the second of a two-part deep-dive into Curiosity. (more…)

54: Becoming Multiplanetary: Rover Series Part 2: Curiosity Rover Part 1 of 2

March 08, 2021 23:38 - 29 minutes - 41.2 MB

Join RichLB, and Kage as we discuss the Curiosity rover and comparisons against the recent Perseverance rover. This is part one of a two-part deep-dive into Curiosity. (more…)

54: Becoming Multiplanetary: Rover Series Part 2: Curiosity Rover Part 1 of 2

March 08, 2021 23:38 - 29 minutes - 41.2 MB

Join RichLB, and Kage as we discuss the Curiosity rover and comparisons against the recent Perseverance rover. This is part one of a two-part deep-dive into Curiosity. (more…)

53: The Space Update - Starship, RocketLab, Dear Moon & More News!

March 05, 2021 21:17 - 33 minutes - 39.3 MB

This week on The Space Update we talk Starship SN10, RocketLab’s Neutron Rocket, Dear Moon and more news! If you would like to support The Space Update and everything we do here on Total Space Network. Head over to our Patreon page where you can gain access to exclusive content, speak with special guests in the after show chat and much more! Head over to our Patreon page here. ================================================= The Space Update Twitter Page ===============================...

53: The Space Update - Starship, RocketLab, Dear Moon & More News!

March 05, 2021 21:17 - 33 minutes - 39.3 MB

This week on The Space Update we talk Starship SN10, RocketLab’s Neutron Rocket, Dear Moon and more news! If you would like to support The Space Update and everything we do here on Total Space Network. Head over to our Patreon page where you can gain access to exclusive content, speak with special guests in the after show chat and much more! Head over to our Patreon page here. ================================================= The Space Update Twitter Page ===============================...

52: Deep Dive: Indian Space Research Organisation

March 04, 2021 11:54 - 12 minutes - 11 MB

In this episode Mikko takes a deep dive into Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO.) You will learn about its history, launch vehicles and most notable missions to date. (more…)

52: Deep Dive: Indian Space Research Organisation

March 04, 2021 11:54 - 12 minutes - 11 MB

In this episode Mikko takes a deep dive into Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO.) You will learn about its history, launch vehicles and most notable missions to date. (more…)

51: The Space Update - Dawn Aerospace Interview

February 24, 2021 00:23 - 27 minutes - 19.3 MB

This week on The Space Update we chat with Stefan Powell from Dawn Aerospace on their Space Plane, Aurora MK-II, Propulsion systems for small cube satellites and much more! If you would like to support The Space Update and everything we do here on Total Space Network. Head over to our Patreon page where you can gain access to exclusive content, speak with special guests in the after show chat and much more! Head over to our Patreon page here. =============================================...

51: The Space Update - Dawn Aerospace Interview

February 24, 2021 00:23 - 27 minutes - 19.3 MB

This week on The Space Update we chat with Stefan Powell from Dawn Aerospace on their Space Plane, Aurora MK-II, Propulsion systems for small cube satellites and much more! If you would like to support The Space Update and everything we do here on Total Space Network. Head over to our Patreon page where you can gain access to exclusive content, speak with special guests in the after show chat and much more! Head over to our Patreon page here. =============================================...

50: Chinese Mars Mission: Tianwen-1

February 19, 2021 23:50 - 15 minutes

In this episode Mikko goes over the Chinese Mars Mission called Tianwen-1. You will learn about the orbiter, lander and rover as well as what science the mission will perform. (more…)

50: Deep Dive: Chinese Mars Mission - Tianwen-1

February 19, 2021 23:50 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MB

In this episode Mikko goes over the Chinese Mars Mission called Tianwen-1. You will learn about the orbiter, lander and rover as well as what science the mission will perform. (more…)

50: Deep Dive: Chinese Mars Mission - Tianwen-1

February 19, 2021 23:50 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MB

In this episode Mikko goes over the Chinese Mars Mission called Tianwen-1. You will learn about the orbiter, lander and rover as well as what science the mission will perform. (more…)

49: The Space Update - SpaceBit Interview with CEO Pavlo Tanasyuk

February 17, 2021 07:38 - 28 minutes - 33.5 MB

This week on The Space Update we talk with Pavlo Tanasyuk, CEO & Founder of SpaceBit. SpaceBit are developing lunar rovers to explore the likes of the Moon and Mars’ surface, underground caves and lava tubes. Their first demo rover will be launching later this year on ULA’s new Vulcan Centaur rocket in 2021. (more…)

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