Talking Space http://spacetweeps.podbean.com A Free and Open Exchange of Ideas and Opinions on All Things Space: Now at http://talkingspaceonline.com! Wed, 16 May 2012 16:02:43 +0000 http://podbean.com/?v=3.2 en Science & Medicine 1440 spaceexploration,spacepolicy,astronomy,spaceflight,nasarelated,space,nasa A Free and Open Exchange of Ideas and Opinions on All Things Space. Be sure to follow us on Twitter: @talkingspace! Gina Herlihy, Gene Mikulka, Mark Ratterman & Sawyer Rosenstein Gina Herlihy, Gene Mikulka, Mark Ratterman & Sawyer Rosenstein markratterman@gmail.com No Clean http://media10.podbean.com/s10/181997/TalkingSpace.jpg Talking Space http://spacetweeps.podbean.com 144 144 Episode 416: A Six Pack of Thrust http://spacetweeps.podbean.com/2012/05/16/episode-416-a-six-pack-of-thrust/ http://spacetweeps.podbean.com/2012/05/16/episode-416-a-six-pack-of-thrust/#comments Wed, 16 May 2012 16:02:43 +0000 spacetweeps Uncategorized http://spacetweeps.podbean.com/2012/05/16/episode-416-a-six-pack-of-thrust/ On this episode of Talking Space, we discuss the busy week of launches including the first launch of the week, a manned Soyuz launch to the ISS, as well as the last of the week being SpaceX. We then move on to a large dose of space shuttle retirement news including the final power down of Endeavour, the de-mating of Enterprise from the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, and the ways that the museums owning those two vehicles are raising money for their exhibitions. We then continue on to another of Mark’s shuttle retirement interviews from the Kennedy Space Center, and in fact we get two of them this week. This week Mark gives us SCA Flight Engineer Larry LaRose and United Space Alliance Senior Aerospace Technician Richie Van Wart. Following that we answer a listener question regarding future engines. We conclude with another space junk story and how the “asteroid” Vesta may not in fact be an asteroid.

A special thank you to Joe Haberthier for sending in his listener question. You can send yours in as a written question or a .mp3 to mailbag@talkingspaceonline.com or by visiting our Contact Us page on our website.

Host this week: Sawyer Rosenstein. Panel Members: Gene Mikulka and Mark Ratterman

Show Recorded - 5/14/2012

]]> http://spacetweeps.podbean.com/2012/05/16/episode-416-a-six-pack-of-thrust/feed/ On this episode of Talking Space, we discuss the busy week of launches including the first launch of the week, a manned Soyuz launch to ... On this episode of Talking Space, we discuss the busy week of launches including the first launch of the week, a manned Soyuz launch to the ISS, as well as the last of the week being SpaceX. We then move on to a large dose of space shuttle retirement news including the final power down of Endeavour, the de-mating of Enterprise from the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, and the ways that the museums owning those two vehicles are raising money for their exhibitions. We then continue on to another of Mark's shuttle retirement interviews from the Kennedy Space Center, and in fact we get two of them this week. This week Mark gives us SCA Flight Engineer Larry LaRose and United Space Alliance Senior Aerospace Technician Richie Van Wart. Following that we answer a listener question regarding future engines. We conclude with another space junk story and how the "asteroid" Vesta may not in fact be an asteroid. A special thank you to Joe Haberthier for sending in his listener question. You can send yours in as a written question or a .mp3 to mailbag@talkingspaceonline.com or by visiting our Contact Us page on our website. Host this week: Sawyer Rosenstein. Panel Members: Gene Mikulka and Mark Ratterman Show Recorded - 5/14/201 soyuz, spacex, iss, nasa, shuttle, endeavour, enterprise, asteroid, space junk, Gina Herlihy, Gene Mikulka, Mark Ratterman & Sawyer Rosenstein Clean No 46:37 Episode 415: What’s ‘Mine’ is ‘Ores’ in Space http://spacetweeps.podbean.com/2012/05/09/episode-415-whats-mine-is-ores-in-space/ http://spacetweeps.podbean.com/2012/05/09/episode-415-whats-mine-is-ores-in-space/#comments Thu, 10 May 2012 00:40:22 +0000 spacetweeps Uncategorized http://spacetweeps.podbean.com/2012/05/09/episode-415-whats-mine-is-ores-in-space/ On this episode of Talking Space, we discuss the reasons for another delay of the SpaceX launch to the International Space Station, now scheduled for May 19th. We then discuss the upcoming Soyuz launch carrying 3 new crew members to the ISS. After discussing a recent Atlas V launch, we talk about Planetary Resources, a company with some big-name backers who are planning to mine Near Earth Asteroids, or NEAs. We talk about our thoughts on the success and benefits of the new program. Following that, we discuss a company’s plan to create scotch in space. We then discuss a very unique blog post on the late astronaut Janet Voss. Finally, we continue our space shuttle retirement coverage with an interview with a member of the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft crew.

To read the blog post on Janet Voss, visithttp://wiki.nasa.gov/cm/blog/ISS%20Science%20Blog/posts/post_1328802418652.html

Host this week: Sawyer Rosenstein. Panel Members: Mark Ratterman and special guest Craft Lass.

Show Recorded - 5/7/2012

]]> http://spacetweeps.podbean.com/2012/05/09/episode-415-whats-mine-is-ores-in-space/feed/ On this episode of Talking Space, we discuss the reasons for another delay of the SpaceX launch to the International Space Station, now scheduled for ... On this episode of Talking Space, we discuss the reasons for another delay of the SpaceX launch to the International Space Station, now scheduled for May 19th. We then discuss the upcoming Soyuz launch carrying 3 new crew members to the ISS. After discussing a recent Atlas V launch, we talk about Planetary Resources, a company with some big-name backers who are planning to mine Near Earth Asteroids, or NEAs. We talk about our thoughts on the success and benefits of the new program. Following that, we discuss a company's plan to create scotch in space. We then discuss a very unique blog post on the late astronaut Janet Voss. Finally, we continue our space shuttle retirement coverage with an interview with a member of the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft crew. To read the blog post on Janet Voss, visithttp://wiki.nasa.gov/cm/blog/ISS%20Science%20Blog/posts/post_1328802418652.html Host this week: Sawyer Rosenstein. Panel Members: Mark Ratterman and special guest Craft Lass. Show Recorded - 5/7/201 spacex, falcon 9, dragon, iss, nasa, discovery, asteroids, planetary resources, Gina Herlihy, Gene Mikulka, Mark Ratterman & Sawyer Rosenstein Clean No 44:53 Episode 414: Space Shuttle Shuffle Special http://spacetweeps.podbean.com/2012/05/02/episode-414-space-shuttle-shuffle-special/ http://spacetweeps.podbean.com/2012/05/02/episode-414-space-shuttle-shuffle-special/#comments Wed, 02 May 2012 20:47:32 +0000 spacetweeps Uncategorized http://spacetweeps.podbean.com/2012/05/02/episode-414-space-shuttle-shuffle-special/ On this special episode of Talking Space, we take a look at the events surrounding the retirement of the Space Shuttle Discovery and the relocation of Enterprise. We begin with Mark’s recounting of his week at the Kennedy Space Center and the events surrounding the preparation and departure of Discovery. We then get a brief look into Discovery’s arrival at the Udvar-Hazy Center at Dulles International Airport as well as the transfer ceremony of Enterprise from our correspondent Craft Lass. From there, we move to Enterprise’s arrival in New York City where Craft Lass looks at the flyover of New York and Sawyer takes a look at the official ceremony at John F. Kennedy International Airport.

Special thanks to the following people for their interviews: Stephanie Stilson, Discovery Flow Director; Sen. Charles Schumer (NY-D); Star Trek actor Leonard Nimoy; Joe Engle, Enterprise Test Pilot; SCA Pilot Bill Rieke; Astronaut Mario Runco; and Susan Marenoff-Zausner, President-Intrepid Sea, Air, and Space Museum.

Click on the images below to see a full-sized version and to get the full effect. More images are available on our “Photo Album” page.

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Host this week: Sawyer Rosenstein. Panel Members: Mark Ratterman and special guest Craft Lass.

Show Recorded - 5/1/2012

]]> http://spacetweeps.podbean.com/2012/05/02/episode-414-space-shuttle-shuffle-special/feed/ On this special episode of Talking Space, we take a look at the events surrounding the retirement of the Space Shuttle Discovery and the relocation ... On this special episode of Talking Space, we take a look at the events surrounding the retirement of the Space Shuttle Discovery and the relocation of Enterprise. We begin with Mark's recounting of his week at the Kennedy Space Center and the events surrounding the preparation and departure of Discovery. We then get a brief look into Discovery's arrival at the Udvar-Hazy Center at Dulles International Airport as well as the transfer ceremony of Enterprise from our correspondent Craft Lass. From there, we move to Enterprise's arrival in New York City where Craft Lass looks at the flyover of New York and Sawyer takes a look at the official ceremony at John F. Kennedy International Airport. Special thanks to the following people for their interviews: Stephanie Stilson, Discovery Flow Director; Sen. Charles Schumer (NY-D); Star Trek actor Leonard Nimoy; Joe Engle, Enterprise Test Pilot; SCA Pilot Bill Rieke; Astronaut Mario Runco; and Susan Marenoff-Zausner, President-Intrepid Sea, Air, and Space Museum. Click on the images below to see a full-sized version and to get the full effect. More images are available on our "Photo Album" page. [Two images were inserted here. To view them, please visit http://talkingspaceonline.com] Host this week: Sawyer Rosenstein. Panel Members: Mark Ratterman and special guest Craft Lass. Show Recorded - 5/1/201 space shuttle, discovery, enterprise, ksc, smithsonian, intrepid, nasa, Gina Herlihy, Gene Mikulka, Mark Ratterman & Sawyer Rosenstein Clean No 1:05:34 Episode 413: Station Science Scoop http://spacetweeps.podbean.com/2012/04/19/episode-413-station-science-scoop/ http://spacetweeps.podbean.com/2012/04/19/episode-413-station-science-scoop/#comments Thu, 19 Apr 2012 04:43:31 +0000 spacetweeps Uncategorized http://spacetweeps.podbean.com/2012/04/19/episode-413-station-science-scoop/ On this episode of Talking Space, we discuss the results of North Korea’s attempt at launching a rocket into space and the repercussions of the results. We then talk about the opportunity for any member of the scientific community to submit a proposal for a Mars mission. On our second go-around, we talk about SpaceX’s upcoming launch and a readiness review recently conducted, as well as touching upon some NASA budgetary information. We then finish off our story format with doubts about science being performed onboard the International Space Station.

To alleviate those doubts, our very own Mark Ratterman sat down with Associate Program Scientist for the International Space Station Tara Ruttley to get an update on some of the science currently onboard and soon to be onboard the ISS.

PROGRAM NOTE: There will be no episode next week, April 23, due to activities surrounding the retirement of the space shuttles. We will return with a special space shuttle show on May 2nd.

Host this week: Sawyer Rosenstein. Panel Members: Gene Mikulka with Mark Ratterman and his guest Dr. Tara Ruttley

Show Recorded - 4/16/2012

]]> http://spacetweeps.podbean.com/2012/04/19/episode-413-station-science-scoop/feed/ On this episode of Talking Space, we discuss the results of North Korea's attempt at launching a rocket into space and the repercussions of the results. .. On this episode of Talking Space, we discuss the results of North Korea's attempt at launching a rocket into space and the repercussions of the results. We then talk about the opportunity for any member of the scientific community to submit a proposal for a Mars mission. On our second go-around, we talk about SpaceX's upcoming launch and a readiness review recently conducted, as well as touching upon some NASA budgetary information. We then finish off our story format with doubts about science being performed onboard the International Space Station. To alleviate those doubts, our very own Mark Ratterman sat down with Associate Program Scientist for the International Space Station Tara Ruttley to get an update on some of the science currently onboard and soon to be onboard the ISS. PROGRAM NOTE: There will be no episode next week, April 23, due to activities surrounding the retirement of the space shuttles. We will return with a special space shuttle show on May 2nd. Host this week: Sawyer Rosenstein. Panel Members: Gene Mikulka with Mark Ratterman and his guest Dr. Tara Ruttley Show Recorded - 4/16/201 spacex, falcon 9, dragon, iss, nasa, north korea, tara ruttley, mars, science, Gina Herlihy, Gene Mikulka, Mark Ratterman & Sawyer Rosenstein Clean No 48:53 Episode 412: The Power of Pluto http://spacetweeps.podbean.com/2012/04/11/episode-412-the-power-of-pluto/ http://spacetweeps.podbean.com/2012/04/11/episode-412-the-power-of-pluto/#comments Wed, 11 Apr 2012 20:36:29 +0000 spacetweeps Uncategorized http://spacetweeps.podbean.com/2012/04/11/episode-412-the-power-of-pluto/ On this episode of Talking Space, we discuss the mystery and concern surrounding the upcoming North Korean rocket launch. We then discuss the current situation of Plutonium-238 and if it’s as bad as was reported or not. We then discuss some former NASA members becoming entrepreneurs.On our second go-around, we discuss a record that we almost tied for, but lost because of Pluto. We then talk about an all too popular topic on this show, space junk. Then, Mark talks about the history of the T-38 and if it’s still important with the shuttle program over. On our final go around, we make a VERY special announcement regarding our shows.

SPOILER:

Talking Space will be covering the final retirements of the space shuttles throughout the month of April. Mark will be covering Discovery’s departure from KSC, Gene will be covering Discovery’s arrival in Washinton DC and Enterprise’s departure, and Sawyer will be covering Enterprise’s landing in New York City. Listen to the episode to hear exactly what we’ll each be doing.

Due to this schedule, we will have a show next week, April 18th, however, there will be no show on April 25th. We will return with a space shuttle special on May 2nd.

Host this week: Sawyer Rosenstein. Panel Members: Gene Mikulka and Mark Ratterman

Show Recorded - 4/9/2012

]]> http://spacetweeps.podbean.com/2012/04/11/episode-412-the-power-of-pluto/feed/ On this episode of Talking Space, we discuss the mystery and concern surrounding the upcoming North Korean rocket launch. We then discuss the current situation ... On this episode of Talking Space, we discuss the mystery and concern surrounding the upcoming North Korean rocket launch. We then discuss the current situation of Plutonium-238 and if it's as bad as was reported or not. We then discuss some former NASA members becoming entrepreneurs.On our second go-around, we discuss a record that we almost tied for, but lost because of Pluto. We then talk about an all too popular topic on this show, space junk. Then, Mark talks about the history of the T-38 and if it's still important with the shuttle program over. On our final go around, we make a VERY special announcement regarding our shows. SPOILER: Talking Space will be covering the final retirements of the space shuttles throughout the month of April. Mark will be covering Discovery's departure from KSC, Gene will be covering Discovery's arrival in Washinton DC and Enterprise's departure, and Sawyer will be covering Enterprise's landing in New York City. Listen to the episode to hear exactly what we'll each be doing. Due to this schedule, we will have a show next week, April 18th, however, there will be no show on April 25th. We will return with a space shuttle special on May 2nd. Host this week: Sawyer Rosenstein. Panel Members: Gene Mikulka and Mark Ratterman Show Recorded - 4/9/201 north korea, nasa, plutonium 238, space junk, p-238, t-38, pluto, solar system, Gina Herlihy, Gene Mikulka, Mark Ratterman & Sawyer Rosenstein Clean No 47:38 Episode 411: The ‘411′ on Space News http://spacetweeps.podbean.com/2012/04/04/episode-411-the-411-on-space-news/ http://spacetweeps.podbean.com/2012/04/04/episode-411-the-411-on-space-news/#comments Wed, 04 Apr 2012 20:57:58 +0000 spacetweeps Uncategorized http://spacetweeps.podbean.com/2012/04/04/episode-411-the-411-on-space-news/ On this episode of Talking Space, we take a look at another CBS “60 Minutes” piece, except this time on the current condition of Florida’s “Space Coast” after the end of the shuttle program. We then discuss some congressional hearings involving some commercial spaceflight. Following that we talk about sustaining a space to ground network. On our second go-around, we discuss the Express AM-4 satellite and the questionable call to deorbit it. We then discuss an update on SpaceX as well as the questionable future of ESA’s ATV. We then discuss another use for Kennedy Space Center’s Shuttle Landing Facility. On our final go-around, we discuss a milestone for the Space Launch System. We talk about plans to recover engines from Apollo 11 off the ocean floor. Lastly, we discuss an interesting slide show released by the Goddard Space Flight Center.

To view the 60 minutes piece, or to read the transcript if outside of the USA, visit http://cbsn.ws/HmUTRq

Also, to view the Goddard video discussed by Mark, check out http://geeked.gsfc.nasa.gov

Host this week: Sawyer Rosenstein. Panel Members: Gene Mikulka and Mark Ratterman

Show Recorded - 4/2/2012

]]> http://spacetweeps.podbean.com/2012/04/04/episode-411-the-411-on-space-news/feed/ On this episode of Talking Space, we take a look at another CBS "60 Minutes" piece, except this time on the current condition of Florida's ... On this episode of Talking Space, we take a look at another CBS "60 Minutes" piece, except this time on the current condition of Florida's "Space Coast" after the end of the shuttle program. We then discuss some congressional hearings involving some commercial spaceflight. Following that we talk about sustaining a space to ground network. On our second go-around, we discuss the Express AM-4 satellite and the questionable call to deorbit it. We then discuss an update on SpaceX as well as the questionable future of ESA's ATV. We then discuss another use for Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle Landing Facility. On our final go-around, we discuss a milestone for the Space Launch System. We talk about plans to recover engines from Apollo 11 off the ocean floor. Lastly, we discuss an interesting slide show released by the Goddard Space Flight Center. To view the 60 minutes piece, or to read the transcript if outside of the USA, visit http://cbsn.ws/HmUTRq Also, to view the Goddard video discussed by Mark, check out http://geeked.gsfc.nasa.gov Host this week: Sawyer Rosenstein. Panel Members: Gene Mikulka and Mark Ratterman Show Recorded - 4/2/201 space shuttle, 60 minutes, space coast, apollo 11, spacex, iss, sls, orion, Gina Herlihy, Gene Mikulka, Mark Ratterman & Sawyer Rosenstein Clean No 47:58 Episode 410: Impressive Station Stories http://spacetweeps.podbean.com/2012/03/28/episode-410-impressive-station-stories/ http://spacetweeps.podbean.com/2012/03/28/episode-410-impressive-station-stories/#comments Wed, 28 Mar 2012 20:51:33 +0000 spacetweeps Uncategorized http://spacetweeps.podbean.com/2012/03/28/episode-410-impressive-station-stories/ On this episode of Talking Space, we discuss the successful launches of ATV-3 to the International Space Station and the Intelsat 22 communications satellite. We then discuss the possibility and probability of whether China, with cooperation from ESA, become an ISS partner. We then move onto a news briefing for the International Space Station talking the next Expedition to the station, SpaceX updates, as well as an update on a pump brought back on STS-135. On our second go-around, we discuss the YouTubeSpace Lab winners and their experiments. We then discuss a near-miss with the station and a piece of space junk. We then discuss an extraordinarily powerful laser. On our final go-around, we talk about wind and a bizarre anomaly on Mars, we then discuss the 100th birthday celebration for the late Dr. Wernher Von Braun. Lastly, we discuss some technologies being used from NASA technology right back here on planet Earth.

To see the NASA press conference on YouTube, visit http://youtu.be/16rfcTbU_D4

To see the winners of the YouTube Space Lab competition and their experiments, visithttp://youtube.com/spacelab

To view the images of the bizarre cloud seen on Mars visit http://on.io9.com/GZ284Q

Host this week: Sawyer Rosenstein. Panel Members: Gene Mikulka and Mark Ratterman

Show Recorded - 3/26/2012

]]> http://spacetweeps.podbean.com/2012/03/28/episode-410-impressive-station-stories/feed/ On this episode of Talking Space, we discuss the successful launches of ATV-3 to the International Space Station and the Intelsat 22 communications satellite. We then discuss .. On this episode of Talking Space, we discuss the successful launches of ATV-3 to the International Space Station and the Intelsat 22 communications satellite. We then discuss the possibility and probability of whether China, with cooperation from ESA, become an ISS partner. We then move onto a news briefing for the International Space Station talking the next Expedition to the station, SpaceX updates, as well as an update on a pump brought back on STS-135. On our second go-around, we discuss the YouTubeSpace Lab winners and their experiments. We then discuss a near-miss with the station and a piece of space junk. We then discuss an extraordinarily powerful laser. On our final go-around, we talk about wind and a bizarre anomaly on Mars, we then discuss the 100th birthday celebration for the late Dr. Wernher Von Braun. Lastly, we discuss some technologies being used from NASA technology right back here on planet Earth. To see the NASA press conference on YouTube, visit http://youtu.be/16rfcTbU_D4 To see the winners of the YouTube Space Lab competition and their experiments, visithttp://youtube.com/spacelab To view the images of the bizarre cloud seen on Mars visit http://on.io9.com/GZ284Q Host this week: Sawyer Rosenstein. Panel Members: Gene Mikulka and Mark Ratterman Show Recorded - 3/26/201 iss, international space station, junk, debris, atv, china, russia, nasa, youtube, Gina Herlihy, Gene Mikulka, Mark Ratterman & Sawyer Rosenstein Clean No 49:27 Episode 409: Launch Madness http://spacetweeps.podbean.com/2012/03/21/episode-409-launch-madness/ http://spacetweeps.podbean.com/2012/03/21/episode-409-launch-madness/#comments Wed, 21 Mar 2012 20:14:07 +0000 spacetweeps Uncategorized http://spacetweeps.podbean.com/2012/03/21/episode-409-launch-madness/ On this episode of Talking Space, we discuss a piece aired on the CBS program “60 Minutes” about SpaceX and discuss our thoguhts on that as well as getting test subjects into a seven-person crewed mockup of the Dragon capsule. We then discuss China’s plan for a female astronaut, or taikonaut, and when they might fly. We then talk about the FAA’s involvement with Virgin Galactic’s activities in the Mohave Desert and other private companies. On our second go-around, we discuss some Russian activities going on. We then discuss a look for fossils on Mars. We then discuss how a satellite that was declared lost might not be after all. On our final trip around the table, we learn a little bit about what’s going on with NuSTAR and its status. We then move on to a launch of 5 rockets in 5 minutes. Lastly, we talk about Boeing and all-electric spacecrafts.

To see the SpaceX story on 60 Minutes, visit http://cbs.com/60minutes

Host this week: Sawyer Rosenstein. Panel Members: Gene Mikulka and Mark Ratterman

Show Recorded - 3/19/2012

]]> http://spacetweeps.podbean.com/2012/03/21/episode-409-launch-madness/feed/ On this episode of Talking Space, we discuss a piece aired on the CBS program "60 Minutes" about SpaceX and discuss our thoguhts on that ... On this episode of Talking Space, we discuss a piece aired on the CBS program "60 Minutes" about SpaceX and discuss our thoguhts on that as well as getting test subjects into a seven-person crewed mockup of the Dragon capsule. We then discuss China's plan for a female astronaut, or taikonaut, and when they might fly. We then talk about the FAA's involvement with Virgin Galactic's activities in the Mohave Desert and other private companies. On our second go-around, we discuss some Russian activities going on. We then discuss a look for fossils on Mars. We then discuss how a satellite that was declared lost might not be after all. On our final trip around the table, we learn a little bit about what's going on with NuSTAR and its status. We then move on to a launch of 5 rockets in 5 minutes. Lastly, we talk about Boeing and all-electric spacecrafts. To see the SpaceX story on 60 Minutes, visit http://cbs.com/60minutes Host this week: Sawyer Rosenstein. Panel Members: Gene Mikulka and Mark Ratterman Show Recorded - 3/19/201 spacex nasa iss russia china taikonaut faa commercial space, Gina Herlihy, Gene Mikulka, Mark Ratterman & Sawyer Rosenstein Clean No 43:43 Episode 408: Green Pigs…In…Space http://spacetweeps.podbean.com/2012/03/14/episode-408-green-pigsinspace/ http://spacetweeps.podbean.com/2012/03/14/episode-408-green-pigsinspace/#comments Wed, 14 Mar 2012 20:29:13 +0000 spacetweeps Uncategorized http://spacetweeps.podbean.com/2012/03/14/episode-408-green-pigsinspace/ On this episode of Talking Space, we begin with the announcement of NASA’s prolonged dependcy on Russia’s Soyuz rocket as well as some other NASA budgetary news. We then discuss the new Angry Birds: Space which is working in cooperation with NASA. We then discuss a satellite aimed at helping with the ozone layer as well as Earth’s weather. On our second go-around, we discuss SpaceX’s possible use of launch pad 39A. We then talk about a ‘maglev’ train to space. Next the topic turns to a new X-plane which has an added safety feature. On our final trip around the table, we discuss a debris tracking system by Lockheed Martin. We then talk about whether artifacts dating back to the Apollo era belong to the astroanuts or the government. Lastly, we discuss a laser able to detect important features on exo-planets.

To view the trailer for Angry Birds: Space, visit http://youtu.be/lxI1L1RiSJQ

Host this week: Sawyer Rosenstein. Panel Members: Gene Mikulka and Mark Ratterman

Show Recorded - 3/11/2012

]]> http://spacetweeps.podbean.com/2012/03/14/episode-408-green-pigsinspace/feed/ On this episode of Talking Space, we begin with the announcement of NASA's prolonged dependcy on Russia's Soyuz rocket as well as some other NASA ... On this episode of Talking Space, we begin with the announcement of NASA's prolonged dependcy on Russia's Soyuz rocket as well as some other NASA budgetary news. We then discuss the new Angry Birds: Space which is working in cooperation with NASA. We then discuss a satellite aimed at helping with the ozone layer as well as Earth's weather. On our second go-around, we discuss SpaceX's possible use of launch pad 39A. We then talk about a 'maglev' train to space. Next the topic turns to a new X-plane which has an added safety feature. On our final trip around the table, we discuss a debris tracking system by Lockheed Martin. We then talk about whether artifacts dating back to the Apollo era belong to the astroanuts or the government. Lastly, we discuss a laser able to detect important features on exo-planets. To view the trailer for Angry Birds: Space, visit http://youtu.be/lxI1L1RiSJQ Host this week: Sawyer Rosenstein. Panel Members: Gene Mikulka and Mark Ratterman Show Recorded - 3/11/201 spacex falcon 9 dragon angry birds space nasa budget apollo shuttle, Gina Herlihy, Gene Mikulka, Mark Ratterman & Sawyer Rosenstein Clean No 48:34 Episode 407: Commercial Crafts and Cracked Codes http://spacetweeps.podbean.com/2012/03/07/episode-407-commercial-crafts-and-cracked-codes/ http://spacetweeps.podbean.com/2012/03/07/episode-407-commercial-crafts-and-cracked-codes/#comments Wed, 07 Mar 2012 21:41:10 +0000 spacetweeps Uncategorized http://spacetweeps.podbean.com/2012/03/07/episode-407-commercial-crafts-and-cracked-codes/ On this episode of Talking Space, we begin with tests of SpaceX’s Falcon 9 as well as NASA’s Orion capsule. We then discuss some commerical spaceflight regulations regarding the FAA. On our second trip around the table, we discuss hackers getting into NASA’s systems, what they accessed, and how it happened. We then discuss some NASA budgetary news with hearings currently going on surrounding the subject. Then, we discuss some solar weather. On our final round, we discuss a NASA-designed biocapsule that could detect an ailment and automatically release medication to treat it. We then talk a little bit about Neil DeGrasse Tyson who has a new book out. Lastly, we take a look into ways of determining information about exoplanets.

You can read the full hacking report in PDF form by clicking here (or if you are listening on iTunes, visit http://talkingspaceonline.com)

Host this week: Sawyer Rosenstein. Panel Members: Gene Mikulka and Mark Ratterman

Show Recorded - 3/5/2012

]]> http://spacetweeps.podbean.com/2012/03/07/episode-407-commercial-crafts-and-cracked-codes/feed/ On this episode of Talking Space, we begin with tests of SpaceX's Falcon 9 as well as NASA's Orion capsule. We then discuss some commerical ... On this episode of Talking Space, we begin with tests of SpaceX's Falcon 9 as well as NASA's Orion capsule. We then discuss some commerical spaceflight regulations regarding the FAA. On our second trip around the table, we discuss hackers getting into NASA's systems, what they accessed, and how it happened. We then discuss some NASA budgetary news with hearings currently going on surrounding the subject. Then, we discuss some solar weather. On our final round, we discuss a NASA-designed biocapsule that could detect an ailment and automatically release medication to treat it. We then talk a little bit about Neil DeGrasse Tyson who has a new book out. Lastly, we take a look into ways of determining information about exoplanets. You can read the full hacking report in PDF form by clicking here (or if you are listening on iTunes, visit http://talkingspaceonline.com) Host this week: Sawyer Rosenstein. Panel Members: Gene Mikulka and Mark Ratterman Show Recorded - 3/5/201 spacex falcon 9 dragon orion budget neil degrasse tyson nasa hacking, Gina Herlihy, Gene Mikulka, Mark Ratterman & Sawyer Rosenstein Clean No 49:17 Episode 406-B: The Tale of the Tossed Tribbles http://spacetweeps.podbean.com/2012/02/29/episode-406-b-the-tale-of-the-tossed-tribbles/ http://spacetweeps.podbean.com/2012/02/29/episode-406-b-the-tale-of-the-tossed-tribbles/#comments Wed, 29 Feb 2012 21:30:26 +0000 spacetweeps Uncategorized http://spacetweeps.podbean.com/2012/02/29/episode-406-b-the-tale-of-the-tossed-tribbles/ On the second part of this episode of Talking Space, we continue our first interview of 2012 with LCROSS’s flight software lead, a software engineer for Northrop Grumman, musician, and public speaker Emory Stagmer. We continue where the show left off with a story about SpaceUp and tribbles. We then discuss a little bit about Emory’s music career and delve into the world of tech of years goneby, incuding what a VAX is. We then discuss the current status of some of his satellites as well as discover the computing power which these million dollar machines run on. We finish off with the way that Emory began his unique transition to becoming a software engineer and gives tips on how you can be the next software engineer.

For the video regarding the “tribbles” visit youtu.be/7ayyisF5FOM (credit: ThinkGeek)

To listen to the entire version of “Water on the Moon” and to download a copy, visit the LCROSS website at http://lcross.arc.nasa.gov/mission.htm

For more on Emory, follow him on Twitter as @VAXHeadroom and also be sure to check out his music website which includes some of his previous speaking engagements,UnTied Music.

Host this week: Sawyer Rosenstein. Panel Members: Gene Mikulka, Mark Ratterman, and special guest Emory Stagmer

Show Recorded - 2/20/2012

]]> http://spacetweeps.podbean.com/2012/02/29/episode-406-b-the-tale-of-the-tossed-tribbles/feed/ On the second part of this episode of Talking Space, we continue our first interview of 2012 with LCROSS's flight software lead, a software engineer ... On the second part of this episode of Talking Space, we continue our first interview of 2012 with LCROSS's flight software lead, a software engineer for Northrop Grumman, musician, and public speaker Emory Stagmer. We continue where the show left off with a story about SpaceUp and tribbles. We then discuss a little bit about Emory's music career and delve into the world of tech of years goneby, incuding what a VAX is. We then discuss the current status of some of his satellites as well as discover the computing power which these million dollar machines run on. We finish off with the way that Emory began his unique transition to becoming a software engineer and gives tips on how you can be the next software engineer. For the video regarding the "tribbles" visit youtu.be/7ayyisF5FOM (credit: ThinkGeek) To listen to the entire version of "Water on the Moon" and to download a copy, visit the LCROSS website at http://lcross.arc.nasa.gov/mission.htm For more on Emory, follow him on Twitter as @VAXHeadroom and also be sure to check out his music website which includes some of his previous speaking engagements,UnTied Music. Host this week: Sawyer Rosenstein. Panel Members: Gene Mikulka, Mark Ratterman, and special guest Emory Stagmer Show Recorded - 2/20/201 emory stagmer lcross satellites moon water tribbles spaceup dc nasa, Gina Herlihy, Gene Mikulka, Mark Ratterman & Sawyer Rosenstein Clean No 51:00 Episode 406-A: LCROSS the Universe http://spacetweeps.podbean.com/2012/02/22/episode-406-a-lcross-the-universe/ http://spacetweeps.podbean.com/2012/02/22/episode-406-a-lcross-the-universe/#comments Wed, 22 Feb 2012 21:53:45 +0000 spacetweeps Uncategorized http://spacetweeps.podbean.com/2012/02/22/episode-406-a-lcross-the-universe/ On the first part of this episode of Talking Space, we conduct our first interview of 2012 with LCROSS’s flight software lead, a software engineer for Northrop Grumman, musician, and public speaker Emory Stagmer. We discuss what his job entails as well as what he has done on past spacecrafts. We get into a unique story on how the LCROSS mission was almost lost. We also discuss the 50th anniversary of John Glenn’s historic flight as the first American to orbit the earth. Lastly, we discuss a little bit about SpaceUp…but, there’s more to the story.

The interview with Emory is being broken up into two parts. Part two will be released Wednesday, February 29th, 2012, with the continuation of SpaceUp and some more great stories including a tale of tribble tossing.

For more on Emory, follow him on Twitter as @VAXHeadroom and also be sure to check out his music website which includes some of his previous speaking engagements, UnTied Music.

To read the LCROSS Flight Director’s blog, visit http://bit.ly/ADLcem

Host this week: Sawyer Rosenstein. Panel Members: Gene Mikulka, Mark Ratterman, and special guest Emory Stagmer

Show Recorded - 2/20/2012

]]> http://spacetweeps.podbean.com/2012/02/22/episode-406-a-lcross-the-universe/feed/ On the first part of this episode of Talking Space, we conduct our first interview of 2012 with LCROSS's flight software lead, a software engineer ... On the first part of this episode of Talking Space, we conduct our first interview of 2012 with LCROSS's flight software lead, a software engineer for Northrop Grumman, musician, and public speaker Emory Stagmer. We discuss what his job entails as well as what he has done on past spacecrafts. We get into a unique story on how the LCROSS mission was almost lost. We also discuss the 50th anniversary of John Glenn's historic flight as the first American to orbit the earth. Lastly, we discuss a little bit about SpaceUp...but, there's more to the story. The interview with Emory is being broken up into two parts. Part two will be released Wednesday, February 29th, 2012, with the continuation of SpaceUp and some more great stories including a tale of tribble tossing. For more on Emory, follow him on Twitter as @VAXHeadroom and also be sure to check out his music website which includes some of his previous speaking engagements, UnTied Music. To read the LCROSS Flight Director's blog, visit http://bit.ly/ADLcem Host this week: Sawyer Rosenstein. Panel Members: Gene Mikulka, Mark Ratterman, and special guest Emory Stagmer Show Recorded - 2/20/201 emory stagmer lcross satellites northrop grumman nasa moon john glenn spaceup, Gina Herlihy, Gene Mikulka, Mark Ratterman & Sawyer Rosenstein Clean No 49:34 Episode 405: They Became Astronauts, ASCAN You http://spacetweeps.podbean.com/2012/02/09/episode-405-they-became-astronauts-ascan-you/ http://spacetweeps.podbean.com/2012/02/09/episode-405-they-became-astronauts-ascan-you/#comments Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:18:06 +0000 spacetweeps Uncategorized http://spacetweeps.podbean.com/2012/02/09/episode-405-they-became-astronauts-ascan-you/ On this episode of Talking Space, we begin round one with an overpressurization of a Soyuz capsule, delaying the next manned launch to the International Space Station and discuss the Soyuz “era of reliability”. We then move on to a record number of candidates applying for NASA’s next class of ASCANs, or astronaut candidaates. Round two begins with the continued adventures of Phobos-Grunt. We then move on to a petition for a stamp honoring the Pluto-mission, New Horizons. We then take a closer look at the Vega, and not the car model. On our third and final round, we discuss the progress of man-rating the Atlas V rocket. We then discuss a public service announcement made by comedian and pundit Stephen Colbert promoting ISS research. We finish off with a course correction and some fun facts about the Jupiter-bound spacecraft, Juno.

To sign the petition for a New Horizons USPS stamp, visit http://chn.ge/w88LBn

To see Stephen Colbert’s public service announcement, visit http://youtu.be/HX_GZiNog_I

Also, to see when the International Space Station will be visible, visithttp://spaceflight.nasa.gov/realdata/sightings/

A BRIEF NOTE: This episode was recorded before the announcement of the passing of astronaut Janet Voss. Talking Space remembers her and has her family in our thoughts.

Host this week: Sawyer Rosenstein. Panel Members: Gene Mikulka and Mark Ratterman

Show Recorded - 2/6/2012

]]> http://spacetweeps.podbean.com/2012/02/09/episode-405-they-became-astronauts-ascan-you/feed/ On this episode of Talking Space, we begin round one with an overpressurization of a Soyuz capsule, delaying the next manned launch to the International ... On this episode of Talking Space, we begin round one with an overpressurization of a Soyuz capsule, delaying the next manned launch to the International Space Station and discuss the Soyuz "era of reliability". We then move on to a record number of candidates applying for NASA's next class of ASCANs, or astronaut candidaates. Round two begins with the continued adventures of Phobos-Grunt. We then move on to a petition for a stamp honoring the Pluto-mission, New Horizons. We then take a closer look at the Vega, and not the car model. On our third and final round, we discuss the progress of man-rating the Atlas V rocket. We then discuss a public service announcement made by comedian and pundit Stephen Colbert promoting ISS research. We finish off with a course correction and some fun facts about the Jupiter-bound spacecraft, Juno. To sign the petition for a New Horizons USPS stamp, visit http://chn.ge/w88LBn To see Stephen Colbert's public service announcement, visit http://youtu.be/HX_GZiNog_I Also, to see when the International Space Station will be visible, visithttp://spaceflight.nasa.gov/realdata/sightings/ A BRIEF NOTE: This episode was recorded before the announcement of the passing of astronaut Janet Voss. Talking Space remembers her and has her family in our thoughts. Host this week: Sawyer Rosenstein. Panel Members: Gene Mikulka and Mark Ratterman Show Recorded - 2/6/201 soyuz space launch phobos grunt pluto stamp stephen colbert juno vega astronaut, Gina Herlihy, Gene Mikulka, Mark Ratterman & Sawyer Rosenstein Clean No 41:32 Episode 404: Destinations, Debris, and Declassifications http://spacetweeps.podbean.com/2012/02/01/episode-404-destinations-debris-and-declassifications/ http://spacetweeps.podbean.com/2012/02/01/episode-404-destinations-debris-and-declassifications/#comments Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:31:43 +0000 spacetweeps Uncategorized http://spacetweeps.podbean.com/2012/02/01/episode-404-destinations-debris-and-declassifications/

On this episode of Talking Space, we begin our first trip around the table with our insights into Presidential candidate Newt Gingrich’s (R) plan to have a permanent lunar base by the end of his 2nd term. We continue on with the first female cosmonaut to fly since the Soviet Union collapsed. We then move on to a look at the Liberty rocket. Continuing onto our second round, we look at safety risks regarding the ISS and if the current plan for crew evacuation in an emergency is adequate. We then move onto a boat crash carrying sensitive rocket parts. On our final go-around, we discuss more space debris news including everybody’s favorite defunct satellite, Phobos-Grunt. We then continue on with the declassification of military satellites and lastly a look at robotic refueling in space.

Talking Space also remembers the crews of Apollo 1, Challenger (STS-51L), and Columbia (STS-107) during NASA’s day of remembrance. To read Wayne Hale’s post regarding the crews and their legacy, visit http://waynehale.wordpress.com/2012/01/30/what-would-rick-and-gus-and-dick-want/

To check out Astronomy FM, visit http://astronomy.fm

To see the Robotic Refueling Mission (RRM) as discussed in the episode, click here.

Host this week: Sawyer Rosenstein. Panel Members: Gene Mikulka and Mark Ratterman

Show Recorded - 1/30/2012

]]> http://spacetweeps.podbean.com/2012/02/01/episode-404-destinations-debris-and-declassifications/feed/ On this episode of Talking Space, we begin our first trip around the table with our insights into Presidential candidate Newt Gingrich's (R) plan to ... On this episode of Talking Space, we begin our first trip around the table with our insights into Presidential candidate Newt Gingrich's (R) plan to have a permanent lunar base by the end of his 2nd term. We continue on with the first female cosmonaut to fly since the Soviet Union collapsed. We then move on to a look at the Liberty rocket. Continuing onto our second round, we look at safety risks regarding the ISS and if the current plan for crew evacuation in an emergency is adequate. We then move onto a boat crash carrying sensitive rocket parts. On our final go-around, we discuss more space debris news including everybody's favorite defunct satellite, Phobos-Grunt. We then continue on with the declassification of military satellites and lastly a look at robotic refueling in space. Talking Space also remembers the crews of Apollo 1, Challenger (STS-51L), and Columbia (STS-107) during NASA's day of remembrance. To read Wayne Hale's post regarding the crews and their legacy, visit http://waynehale.wordpress.com/2012/01/30/what-would-rick-and-gus-and-dick-want/ To check out Astronomy FM, visit http://astronomy.fm To see the Robotic Refueling Mission (RRM) as discussed in the episode, click here. Host this week: Sawyer Rosenstein. Panel Members: Gene Mikulka and Mark Ratterman Show Recorded - 1/30/2012 moon newt gingrich base iss safety phobos grunt satellite debris shuttle, Gina Herlihy, Gene Mikulka, Mark Ratterman & Sawyer Rosenstein Clean No 48:33 Episode 403: The http://spacetweeps.podbean.com/2012/01/25/episode-403-the/ http://spacetweeps.podbean.com/2012/01/25/episode-403-the/#comments Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:55:18 +0000 spacetweeps Space Exploration Space Policy Geology Planetary Science Lunar Exploration http://spacetweeps.podbean.com/2012/01/25/episode-403-the-ebb-and-flow-of-spaceflight/ On this episode, sticking with the new format, we discuss the recent WGS-4 launch from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. We then proceed to how Opportunity, which is beginning its 8th year on Mars, will be spending the winter. We continue on with more on Phobos-Grunt and its demise. On our second go-around, we discuss how we’re taking a look in real time at snowfall amounts. We then proceed to the naming of GRAIL-A and B, which just recently began orbiting the moon. We then move on to the groundbreaking for the exhibit which will house Space Shuttle Atlantis. On our final round, we discuss sea turtles being rescued at Cape Canaveral, a sci-fi movie made in space, and some space junk guidelines.

For information on NASA’s Precipitation Measurement Missions, check out their Twitter account,@NASA_Rain or their website http://pmm.nasa.gov/GCPEx/blog

Host this week: Sawyer Rosenstein. Panel Members: Gene Mikulka and Mark Ratterman

Show Recorded - 1/23/2012

]]> http://spacetweeps.podbean.com/2012/01/25/episode-403-the/feed/ On this episode, sticking with the new format, we discuss the recent WGS-4 launch from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. We then proceed to how ... On this episode, sticking with the new format, we discuss the recent WGS-4 launch from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. We then proceed to how Opportunity, which is beginning its 8th year on Mars, will be spending the winter. We continue on with more on Phobos-Grunt and its demise. On our second go-around, we discuss how we're taking a look in real time at snowfall amounts. We then proceed to the naming of GRAIL-A and B, which just recently began orbiting the moon. We then move on to the groundbreaking for the exhibit which will house Space Shuttle Atlantis. On our final round, we discuss sea turtles being rescued at Cape Canaveral, a sci-fi movie made in space, and some space junk guidelines. For information on NASA's Precipitation Measurement Missions, check out their Twitter account,@NASA_Rain or their website http://pmm.nasa.gov/GCPEx/blog Host this week: Sawyer Rosenstein. Panel Members: Gene Mikulka and Mark Ratterman Show Recorded - 1/23/201 space shuttle atlantis ksc nasa launch satellite mars rover space junk, Gina Herlihy, Gene Mikulka, Mark Ratterman & Sawyer Rosenstein Clean No 48:59 Episode 402: The Sky is Falling…Again! http://spacetweeps.podbean.com/2012/01/18/episode-402-the-sky-is-fallingagain/ http://spacetweeps.podbean.com/2012/01/18/episode-402-the-sky-is-fallingagain/#comments Thu, 19 Jan 2012 01:24:40 +0000 spacetweeps Space Exploration Space Flight Space Policy Planetary Science Commercial Space Space Debris http://spacetweeps.podbean.com/2012/01/18/episode-402-the-sky-is-fallingagain/

On this episode, we return to our regular news show…except with a new round-table format, where the panelists find stories that are interesting to them and rotate sharing them with the team to discuss. On this episode, we cover the special announcement of SpaceX delaying their February 7th launch to the ISS. We then move on to the big story of the week: the Phobos-Grunt reentry and discuss where it landed and other debris-related stories. We then move on to a girl who snuck into a Russian rocket manufacturing facility. On our second go-around, we discuss Mars Science Laboratory’s engine burn, and then stories involving both the blackness of space and the color of our own galaxy. On our third and final go-around, we discuss some information about Orion, satellites aiding in tsunami studies, and a new estimate of planets in our galaxy.

To learn more about space debris, listen to Episode 337

To see the website of the girl who snuck into the rocket facility (in Russian) visit http://lana-sator.livejournal.com/160176.html#cutid1

Also, feel free to let us know your thoughts on the new format by contacting us!

Host this week: Sawyer Rosenstein. Panel Members: Gene Mikulka and Mark Ratterman

Show Recorded - 1/16/2012

]]> http://spacetweeps.podbean.com/2012/01/18/episode-402-the-sky-is-fallingagain/feed/ On this episode, we return to our regular news show...except with a new round-table format, where the panelists find stories that are interesting to them ... On this episode, we return to our regular news show...except with a new round-table format, where the panelists find stories that are interesting to them and rotate sharing them with the team to discuss. On this episode, we cover the special announcement of SpaceX delaying their February 7th launch to the ISS. We then move on to the big story of the week: the Phobos-Grunt reentry and discuss where it landed and other debris-related stories. We then move on to a girl who snuck into a Russian rocket manufacturing facility. On our second go-around, we discuss Mars Science Laboratory's engine burn, and then stories involving both the blackness of space and the color of our own galaxy. On our third and final go-around, we discuss some information about Orion, satellites aiding in tsunami studies, and a new estimate of planets in our galaxy. To learn more about space debris, listen to Episode 337 To see the website of the girl who snuck into the rocket facility (in Russian) visit http://lana-sator.livejournal.com/160176.html#cutid1 Also, feel free to let us know your thoughts on the new format by contacting us! Host this week: Sawyer Rosenstein. Panel Members: Gene Mikulka and Mark Ratterman Show Recorded - 1/16/2012 space debris junk phobos grunt russia fail black white rocket factory, Gina Herlihy, Gene Mikulka, Mark Ratterman & Sawyer Rosenstein Clean No 48:13 Episode 401: Curiosity About Curiosity http://spacetweeps.podbean.com/2012/01/11/episode-401-curiosity-about-curiosity/ http://spacetweeps.podbean.com/2012/01/11/episode-401-curiosity-about-curiosity/#comments Wed, 11 Jan 2012 21:43:09 +0000 spacetweeps Uncategorized Science Planetary Science Robotics http://spacetweeps.podbean.com/2012/01/11/episode-401-curiosity-about-curiosity/ After a long hiatus, Talking Space returns with a special look at the Mars Science Laboratory (MSL), also known as Curiosity. Through Gene and Mark, both of whom were at the launch, we learn a little bit about Curiosty and its mission. We also hear from many members of the MSL team who give some facts and looks into Mars, the rover, and a day in the life both on Mars and for the team on Earth.

Clips in this episode include: Michael Meyer: lead scientist Mars Exploration Program, John Grotzinger: project scientist, MSL, as well as others who were associated with individual experiments onboard the rover such as ChemMin, MASCAM, and SAM.

For more on the MSL mission, visit the mission page at http://mars.jpl.nasa.gov/msl/

[Two images were inserted here. To view them, please visit http://talkingspaceonline.com]

Host this week: Sawyer Rosenstein. Panel Members: Gene Mikulka and Mark Ratterman

SPECIAL NOTE: Our regularly scheduled news shows return next week

Show Recorded - 1/8/2012

]]> http://spacetweeps.podbean.com/2012/01/11/episode-401-curiosity-about-curiosity/feed/ After a long hiatus, Talking Space returns with a special look at the Mars Science Laboratory (MSL), also known as Curiosity. Through Gene and Mark, ... After a long hiatus, Talking Space returns with a special look at the Mars Science Laboratory (MSL), also known as Curiosity. Through Gene and Mark, both of whom were at the launch, we learn a little bit about Curiosty and its mission. We also hear from many members of the MSL team who give some facts and looks into Mars, the rover, and a day in the life both on Mars and for the team on Earth. Clips in this episode include: Michael Meyer: lead scientist Mars Exploration Program, John Grotzinger: project scientist, MSL, as well as others who were associated with individual experiments onboard the rover such as ChemMin, MASCAM, and SAM. For more on the MSL mission, visit the mission page at http://mars.jpl.nasa.gov/msl/ [Two images were inserted here. To view them, please visit http://talkingspaceonline.com] Host this week: Sawyer Rosenstein. Panel Members: Gene Mikulka and Mark Ratterman SPECIAL NOTE: Our regularly scheduled news shows return next week Show Recorded - 1/8/201 mars science laboratory msl curiosity rovers space launch, Gina Herlihy, Gene Mikulka, Mark Ratterman & Sawyer Rosenstein Clean No 47:41 Episode 346: Mars or Bust http://spacetweeps.podbean.com/2011/12/01/episode-346-mars-or-bust/ http://spacetweeps.podbean.com/2011/12/01/episode-346-mars-or-bust/#comments Thu, 01 Dec 2011 04:43:48 +0000 spacetweeps Space Exploration History Planetary Science Robotics Space Debris http://spacetweeps.podbean.com/2011/12/01/episode-346-mars-or-bust/ On this episode of Talking Space, we discuss the successful launch of the Mars Science Laboratory or Curiosity, which our very own Gene Mikulka and Mark Ratterman were in Florida to witness. You will even get to here the actual sound of launch, and an interesting sound it is if you listen closely. We then move on to the next name to leave NASA: Mike Leinbach. We then continue on to some interesting articles posted regarding NASAs budget. We finish off our main topics with the attempts to salvage the Russian mission Phobos-Grunt.

In our Talking Space Mad Minute, we talk about the Twitter account @KillerCuriosity, a new location for a space shuttle simulator, the official hand-over of space shuttle Enterprise’s title, ice in Florida, and some interesting facts about Plutonium.

A photo was inserted here. To view it, please visit http://talkingspaceonline.com

Host this week: Sawyer Rosenstein. Panel Members: Gina Herlihy, Gene Mikulka and Mark Ratterman

Show Recorded - 11/28/2011

]]> http://spacetweeps.podbean.com/2011/12/01/episode-346-mars-or-bust/feed/ On this episode of Talking Space, we discuss the successful launch of the Mars Science Laboratory or Curiosity, which our very own Gene Mikulka and ... On this episode of Talking Space, we discuss the successful launch of the Mars Science Laboratory or Curiosity, which our very own Gene Mikulka and Mark Ratterman were in Florida to witness. You will even get to here the actual sound of launch, and an interesting sound it is if you listen closely. We then move on to the next name to leave NASA: Mike Leinbach. We then continue on to some interesting articles posted regarding NASAs budget. We finish off our main topics with the attempts to salvage the Russian mission Phobos-Grunt. In our Talking Space Mad Minute, we talk about the Twitter account @KillerCuriosity, a new location for a space shuttle simulator, the official hand-over of space shuttle Enterprise's title, ice in Florida, and some interesting facts about Plutonium. A photo was inserted here. To view it, please visit http://talkingspaceonline.com Host this week: Sawyer Rosenstein. Panel Members: Gina Herlihy, Gene Mikulka and Mark Ratterman Show Recorded - 11/28/201 msl mars science laboratory curiosity budget nasa rover plutonium, Gina Herlihy, Gene Mikulka, Mark Ratterman & Sawyer Rosenstein Clean No 36:15 Episode 345: Sparking ‘Curiosity’ in Space Science http://spacetweeps.podbean.com/2011/11/23/episode-345-sparking-curiosity-in-space-science/ http://spacetweeps.podbean.com/2011/11/23/episode-345-sparking-curiosity-in-space-science/#comments Wed, 23 Nov 2011 22:28:08 +0000 spacetweeps Uncategorized http://spacetweeps.podbean.com/2011/11/23/episode-345-sparking-curiosity-in-space-science/

On this episode of Talking Space, we change our format slightly. For our main topics, we discuss the return of the Expedition 29 crew to Earth after 167 days in space. We then move on to the upcoming launch of the Mars Science Laboratory, also known as Curiosity. We also discuss the issue of its main fuel source: Plutonium. We then discuss the new, finalized NASA budget. Although it saves something important, many other important items are cut. We finish off our main topics with YouTube’s Space Lab, where students ages 14-18 can devise an experiment which could be performed onboard the ISS. The two winning submissions will actually be flown into space and flown aboard the space station.

On our newest segment, where we round up stories we couldn’t cover in depth, we mention the congressional medal  handed out to some space heroes, a NASA facility which is not only a great place to work, but safe, an extended Mercury mission, a new exhibit at the American Museum of Natural History in New York, the Neutral Buoyancy lab being repurposed, and the return of Science Channe’s hit show Meteorite Men.

For more information on YouTube Space Lab, to submit your video, or to check out their educational playlist, visit http://youtube.com/spacelab

Host this week: Sawyer Rosenstein. Panel Members: Gina Herlihy, Gene Mikulka and Mark Ratterman

Show Recorded - 11/21/2011

]]> http://spacetweeps.podbean.com/2011/11/23/episode-345-sparking-curiosity-in-space-science/feed/ On this episode of Talking Space, we change our format slightly. For our main topics, we discuss the return of the Expedition 29 crew to ... On this episode of Talking Space, we change our format slightly. For our main topics, we discuss the return of the Expedition 29 crew to Earth after 167 days in space. We then move on to the upcoming launch of the Mars Science Laboratory, also known as Curiosity. We also discuss the issue of its main fuel source: Plutonium. We then discuss the new, finalized NASA budget. Although it saves something important, many other important items are cut. We finish off our main topics with YouTube's Space Lab, where students ages 14-18 can devise an experiment which could be performed onboard the ISS. The two winning submissions will actually be flown into space and flown aboard the space station. On our newest segment, where we round up stories we couldn't cover in depth, we mention the congressional medal  handed out to some space heroes, a NASA facility which is not only a great place to work, but safe, an extended Mercury mission, a new exhibit at the American Museum of Natural History in New York, the Neutral Buoyancy lab being repurposed, and the return of Science Channe's hit show Meteorite Men. For more information on YouTube Space Lab, to submit your video, or to check out their educational playlist, visit http://youtube.com/spacelab Host this week: Sawyer Rosenstein. Panel Members: Gina Herlihy, Gene Mikulka and Mark Ratterman Show Recorded - 11/21/201 iss expedition 29 soyuz mars plutonium msl curiosity, Gina Herlihy, Gene Mikulka, Mark Ratterman & Sawyer Rosenstein Clean No 38:30 Episode 344: 100 ‘Miles’ Above the Earth http://spacetweeps.podbean.com/2011/11/16/episode-344-100-miles-above-the-earth/ http://spacetweeps.podbean.com/2011/11/16/episode-344-100-miles-above-the-earth/#comments Thu, 17 Nov 2011 02:37:53 +0000 spacetweeps Uncategorized http://spacetweeps.podbean.com?p=2311731

On our 100th episode of Talking Space, we invite on a very special guest, and the only guest to date to appear on the show 3 times, the one and only Miles O’Brien. We begin with the recent Mars 500 mission, in which astronauts spent over 500 days simulating a trip to Mars. We ask him if this is a valuable tool and discuss actually getting to Mars in the future. After the successful launch of the Soyuz on November 6th, 2011 at 11:14pm EST carrying 3 astronauts to the International Space Station, we talk about the era of Soyuz and what this means for the United States and talk about where we’ll go in the future. We move on to the failed Phobos-Grunt mission launched by Russia and discuss that as well as its future as space debris and if Earthlings need to break out their crash helmets. We then talk about Miles’ trip to earthquake-ravaged Japan and takes a look at how it is now for PBS.

For more on Miles, feel free to check out his website: http://milesobrien.com

You can also check out some of his clips on his YouTube channel, http://youtube.com/milesobrien

You can also take a look at other clips for PBS by visiting http://pbs.org and clicking on PBS NewsHour or Frontline.

Host this week: Sawyer Rosenstein. Panel Members: Gina Herlihy, Gene Mikulka and Mark Ratterman with broadcast journalist and PBS correspondent Miles O’Brien

Show Recorded - 11/14/2011

]]> http://spacetweeps.podbean.com/2011/11/16/episode-344-100-miles-above-the-earth/feed/ On our 100th episode of Talking Space, we invite on a very special guest, and the only guest to date to appear on the show ... On our 100th episode of Talking Space, we invite on a very special guest, and the only guest to date to appear on the show 3 times, the one and only Miles O'Brien. We begin with the recent Mars 500 mission, in which astronauts spent over 500 days simulating a trip to Mars. We ask him if this is a valuable tool and discuss actually getting to Mars in the future. After the successful launch of the Soyuz on November 6th, 2011 at 11:14pm EST carrying 3 astronauts to the International Space Station, we talk about the era of Soyuz and what this means for the United States and talk about where we'll go in the future. We move on to the failed Phobos-Grunt mission launched by Russia and discuss that as well as its future as space debris and if Earthlings need to break out their crash helmets. We then talk about Miles' trip to earthquake-ravaged Japan and takes a look at how it is now for PBS. For more on Miles, feel free to check out his website: http://milesobrien.com You can also check out some of his clips on his YouTube channel, http://youtube.com/milesobrien You can also take a look at other clips for PBS by visiting http://pbs.org and clicking on PBS NewsHour or Frontline. Host this week: Sawyer Rosenstein. Panel Members: Gina Herlihy, Gene Mikulka and Mark Ratterman with broadcast journalist and PBS correspondent Miles O'Brien Show Recorded - 11/14/2011 100 miles o brien mars 500 soyuz space shuttle rocket china japan pbs, Gina Herlihy, Gene Mikulka, Mark Ratterman & Sawyer Rosenstein Clean No 1:01:23