Episodes

Monday May 10, 2010
Episode 216: A Good Abort?
Monday May 10, 2010
Monday May 10, 2010
On this episode, we discuss the STS-132 mission set to launch on May 14th. As well, we get into the tweetup which is accompanying it, as our very own Gina Herlihy and Gene Mikulka will be there participating. Stay tuned as they will be giving updates on the field and we will post them. We then discuss the successful test of the Pad Abort system for Ares/Orion, and then finally remember the late Guenter Wendt, aka the "Pad Führer" who died Monday at age 85
For more information on Guenter Wendt, here is a link to collectSPACE rembering his life: http://www.collectspace.com/news/news-050310a.html
As well, here is the video that Mark mentioned. Original source was from here
Host this week: Sawyer Rosenstein. Panel Members: Gina Herlihy, Gene Mikulka, and Mark Ratterman
Show Recorded - Monday 5/9/2010

Tuesday Apr 27, 2010
Episode 215: Theory of the Evolution of Shuttles
Tuesday Apr 27, 2010
Tuesday Apr 27, 2010
On this episode, we discuss everything to do with the shuttle somehow. We start off with the recent STS-131 mission, along with the final three missions and the rotation of the final two flights and their order. We then go on to discuss the launch of the US government's own mini-shuttle, which was originally designed in cooperation with NASA and nothing to do with the military. We also discuss the 20th anniversary of the release of Hubble and its journey, as well as an SDO update. For information on SDO and to see First Light pictures, visit their website as mentioned in the show:http://sdo.gsfc.nasa.gov/firstlight/ As a note: We have heard your comments regarding issues with our uneven volumes and sound problems. We have done our best to fix that for this episode. Please send us a comment in our Contact Us section letting us know if the sound quality has improved. Host this week: Sawyer Rosenstein. Panel Members: Gina Herlihy, Gene Mikulka, and Mark Ratterman Show Recorded - Monday 4/26/2010

Wednesday Apr 21, 2010
Episode 214: Houston, We Have a Plan
Wednesday Apr 21, 2010
Wednesday Apr 21, 2010
On this episode, we discuss the major announcement made by President Barrack Obama, who on Thursday, April 15, 2010, announced his future plan for NASA, which included a budget increase, a new Heavy Lift Vehicle to be ready by 2015, and the goal to land on an asteroid and then get into orbit around Mars with humans by the 2030s. Quite an interesting conversation. Also thanks to Alex Shimp (@shimpster) for sending his email to us at mailbag@talkingspaceonline.com to aid in the discussion. Again, these are just our views. If you have a different view, we want to hear it. We then went on to discuss Gina's trip to Kennedy Space Center for the Apollo 13th Anniversary event.
For more information on Gina's organization mentioned in this show, visithttp://astronautscholarshipfoundation.org
Also a special thanks to @CraftLass for allowing us to use her song, Bake Sale for NASA, which along with her new album Above the Sky is available at http://craftlass.com
Show recorded - Sunday, 4/18/2010

Monday Apr 05, 2010
Episode 213: Is 17,500mph an Acceleration Problem?
Monday Apr 05, 2010
Monday Apr 05, 2010
In this episode, we discuss the recent launch of STS-131 and Discovery, and it seems that no matter what we talk about, we keep coming back to that beautiful bird. We then go on to discuss Spirit who will hopefully have the spirit to survive the Martian winter, as well as NASA helping out Toyota, and president Obama's visit to Florida. But, is it all about space, or is it just a secondary thought? Listen and find out! Host this week: Sawyer Rosenstein. Panel Members: Gina Herlihy, Gene Mikulka, and Mark Ratterman. Announcer: Russ Dale (@flight0001), Theme Composed by: Todd Cecilio (@negativereturn). Also a very special thanks to Jen Scheer (@flyingjenny) for designing the amazing Talking Space logo. Of course, a special thanks to you, the listener, for making this podcast a success! Remember to email us with questions or comments as text OR an .mp3. Send it to our email, talkingspaceonline@gmail.com, follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/talkingspace and be sure now to become a fan of us at our Facebook page. Become a fan at http://bit.ly/talkingspacefb Show Recorded - Sunday, 4/4/2010

Wednesday Mar 17, 2010
Episode 211: The Wild, The Innocent, and the Talking Space Shuffle
Wednesday Mar 17, 2010
Wednesday Mar 17, 2010
On this episode, the crew discusses the potential delay for the space shuttle Discovery, which is scheduled to launch on April 5th on STS-131 to the ISS. We then also discuss the successful test firing of the Falcon 9 and what it means for the future of commercial space industry. We finally go on to discuss the extension of the ISS, Obama's speech on the space coast coming up, and the Legends of Aerospace event on the USS Intrepid, which Gene and Sawyer went to. The link in which Mark references in the podcast can be found by clicking here. Host this week: Sawyer Rosenstein. Panel Members: Gina Herlihy, Gene Mikulka, and Mark Ratterman. Announcer: Russ Dale (@flight0001), Theme Composed by: Todd Cecilio (@negativereturn). Also a very special thanks to Jen Scheer (@flyingjenny) for designing the amazing Talking Space logo. Of course, a special thanks to you, the listener, for making this podcast a success! Remember to email us with questions or comments as text OR an .mp3. Send it to our email, talkingspaceonline@gmail.com, follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/talkingspace and be sure now to become a fan of us at our Facebook page. Become a fan at http://bit.ly/talkingspacefb Show Recorded - Tuesday, 3/16/2010

Sunday Mar 07, 2010
Episode 210: More Miles Per Gallon
Sunday Mar 07, 2010
Sunday Mar 07, 2010
On this episode, we welcome back friend of the show Miles O'Brien, who currently is the host of "This Week in Space", an online video podcast, as well as a commentator for shuttle launch coverage for SpaceFlightNow. Recently, Miles went in front of the US Congress to testify regarding the NASA 2011 Fiscal Year budget. We talk about his testimony as well as his thoughts on the future of manned space flight and NASA as a whole. A conversation not to be missed. To see "This Week in Space", check out http://milesobrien.com http://spaceflightnow.com or download it on iTunes by clicking here. For more info, check out Miles on Twitter: @milesobrien as well as This Week in Space: @thisweekinspace. Due to circumstances beyond our control, Mark Ratterman was unable to join us for this episode. Host this week: Gina Herlihy. Panel Members: Gene Mikulka, Sawyer Rosenstein, and special guest Miles O'Brien. Announcer: Russ Dale (@flight0001), Theme Composed by: Todd Cecilio (@negativereturn). Also a very special thanks to Jen Scheer (@flyingjenny) for designing the amazing Talking Space logo. Of course, a special thanks to you, the listener, for making this podcast a success! Remember to email us with questions or comments as text OR an .mp3. Send it to our email, talkingspaceonline@gmail.com, follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/talkingspace and be sure now to become a fan of us at our Facebook page. Become a fan at http://bit.ly/talkingspacefb Show Recorded - Sunday, 2/28/2010

Monday Mar 01, 2010
Episode 209: Many Voices, Many Paths
Monday Mar 01, 2010
Monday Mar 01, 2010
In this episode, we talk about the recent meeting between the two US Chambers of Congress to discuss NASA and its fiscal year 2011 budget which includes the cancellation of the new Constellation program. We discuss how with the congress and its current view of the proposed cuts, NASA's budget may not pass. We then go on to discuss SpaceUp Sand Diego, the unconference, and announce the passing of artist Robert McCall. For the article from Florida Today as heard in the podcast, click here. Be sure to visit Robert McCall's website to take a look at some of his work which is at http://www.mccallstudios.com/ Host this week: Sawyer Rosenstein. Panel Members: Gina Herlihy, Gene Mikulka, and Mark Ratterman. Announcer: Russ Dale (@flight0001), Theme Composed by: Todd Cecilio (@negativereturn). Also a very special thanks to Jen Scheer (@flyingjenny) for designing the amazing Talking Space logo. Of course, a special thanks to you, the listener, for making this podcast a success! Remember to email us with questions or comments as text OR an .mp3. Send it to our email, talkingspaceonline@gmail.com, follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/talkingspace and be sure now to become a fan of us at our Facebook page. Become a fan at http://bit.ly/talkingspacefb Show Recorded - Sunday, 2/28/2010

Tuesday Feb 23, 2010
Episode 208: Unwaivering Support? Maybe Waving Goodbye!
Tuesday Feb 23, 2010
Tuesday Feb 23, 2010
On this episode, we talk a lot about the future of NASA. We start off discussing NASA's possible watch-over role in the future for the US manned space program. We then discuss President Obama's call to the International Space Station and his comment regarding his "unwaivering support" of space. Is he telling the truth? Listen to our opinions and tell us what you think: Message us on Twitter: @talkingspace Email us: talkingspaceonline@gmail.com or leave us a message on our Facebook wall: http://bit.ly/talkingspacefb. We then talk about the NASA Tweetup that occured in Houston for the STS-130 mission. Host this week: Sawyer Rosenstein. Panel Members: Gina Herlihy, Gene Mikulka, and Mark Ratterman. Announcer: Russ Dale (@flight0001), Theme Composed by: Todd Cecilio (@negativereturn). Also a very special thanks to Jen Scheer (@flyingjenny) for designing the amazing Talking Space logo. Of course, a special thanks to you, the listener, for making this podcast a success and bringing us to our second season! Remember to email us with questions or comments as text OR an .mp3. Send it to our new email, talkingspaceonline@gmail.com, follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/talkingspace and be sure now to become a fan of us at our new Facebook page. Become a fan at http://bit.ly/talkingspacefb Show Recorded - Monday, 2/22/2010

Monday Feb 15, 2010
Episode 207: Stand Clear of the Closing Hatch
Monday Feb 15, 2010
Monday Feb 15, 2010
On this episode, we all have plenty of new experiences to bring to the table. We discuss a letter written by congress fighting against the cancellation of constellation, along with the possibility of a shuttle extension. Following that, we talk with @MelissaOx about her adventures at the tweetup for the launch of SDO (Solar Dynamics Observatory). We then talk with Sawyer and Mark who saw the launch of STS-130, and Gina talks about her trip to the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. Special thanks to @ThisWeekInSpace for the audio clip used in this podcast. We encourage you after listening to our show to watch the videos at http://spaceflightnow.com Host this week: Sawyer Rosenstein. Panel Members: Gina Herlihy, Gene Mikulka, and Mark Ratterman. Announcer: Russ Dale (@flight0001), Theme Composed by: Todd Cecilio (@negativereturn). Also a very special thanks to Jen Scheer (@flyingjenny) for designing the amazing Talking Space logo. Of course, a special thanks to you, the listener, for making this podcast a success and bringing us to our second season! Remember to email us with questions or comments as text OR an .mp3. Send it to our new email, talkingspaceonline@gmail.com, follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/talkingspace and be sure now to become a fan of us at our new Facebook page. Become a fan at http://bit.ly/talkingspacefb Show Recorded - Sunday, 2/14/2010

Friday Feb 05, 2010
Episode 206: Twalk.in about SaveNASA...
Friday Feb 05, 2010
Friday Feb 05, 2010
On this very special episode, the Talking Space team is joined by a few special guests. The first is Neal Wiser from the website SaveNASA, which is located at http://savenasa.ning.com. We are also joined by special guest listeners from Twitter via a service called Twalk.in which is at http://twalk.in. We discuss the recent release of NASA's Fiscal Year 2011 budget and whether we agree with or disagree with NASA's decision to cancel the Constellation program. Host this week: Gina Herlihy. Panel Members: Gene Mikulka, and Mark Ratterman, and Sawyer Rosenstein . Announcer: Russ Dale (@flight0001), Theme Composed by: Todd Cecilio (@negativereturn). Also a very special thanks to Jen Scheer (@flyingjenny) for designing the amazing Talking Space logo. Of course, a special thanks to you, the listener, for making this podcast a success and bringing us to our second season! Remember to email us with questions or comments as text OR an .mp3. Send it to our new email, talkingspaceonline@gmail.com, follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/talkingspace and be sure now to become a fan of us at our new Facebook page. Become a fan at http://bit.ly/talkingspacefb Show Recorded - Wednesday, 2/3/2010