Episodes
Friday May 17, 2013
Episode 515: Live Landings and Listener Letters
Friday May 17, 2013
Friday May 17, 2013
On this episode of Talking Space, we discuss some ISS news, including the return of the Expedition 35 crew, which occurred during the recording of the episode. We then talk about the emergency repair that occurred onboard, as well as about Chris Hadfield and his as well as Canada's current and possible future contributions to the station. On our second trip around the table, we discuss an auction of some pretty important space memorabilia. We then talk about the rapidly-nearing conclusion of "Astronaut Abby's" campaign. Then, we discuss some health concerns about Mars and our future with the red planet. On our final trip around the table, we focus on listener-submitted content, including comments from last show's discussion of Mars vs. Asteroid, and a discussion about the anniversary of Skylab. To check out the space memorabilia auction, visit http://www.rrauction.com/browse_gallery.cfm?Category=65 To contribute to Astronaut Abby, visit http://www.rockethub.com/projects/22119 Thanks again to Pieter and Evan for submitting their questions. Feel free to do the same with an email tomailbag@talkingspaceonline.com Host this week: Sawyer Rosenstein. Panel Members: Gene Mikulka, Mark Ratterman Show Recorded 05/13/2013
Friday May 10, 2013
Episode 514: Lots of Commercial and a Lunar Infomercial
Friday May 10, 2013
Friday May 10, 2013
On this episode of Talking Space, we return from a technology issue the previous week with a delay of the next Orbital launch and look into why. We then discuss some interesting comments made by NASA Administrator Charlie Bolden, who announces his frustration with NASA's budget and where we're going next. We then discuss a video with a look at commercial spaceflight, if it can be called that. On our second trip around the table, we discuss the success of the X-51A, aka the Waverider. We then talk about some telescopes thrown into NASA's lap and what they should do with them. We finish off the round talking about the forgotten Ares 1-X, and what we got out of that flight. On our last trip, we talk about some fun videos to watch. We then talk about a man selling the moon, but can he legally do it? We finish off with a well-deserved award. Host this week: Sawyer Rosenstein. Panel Members: Gene Mikulka, Mark Ratterman Show Recorded 05/6/2013
Thursday Apr 25, 2013
Episode 513: The Awesome Antares
Thursday Apr 25, 2013
Thursday Apr 25, 2013
On this special episode of Talking Space, we discuss the maiden voyage of Orbital Science's Antares rocket. Our very own Gene was in Wallops Island, VA and recounts his experience. We discuss the pre-launch festivities, the launch scrubs prior to Sunday's successful launch at 5pm EDT, as well as the way Orbital handled their media relations. We also discuss the future of Orbital as well as their fellow COTS member, SpaceX. We also compare the two companies and rockets and look at their potential for the future. Lastly, we discuss SpaceX's grasshopper as well as a fun story of seeing the launch from New York State. Tune in to hear exclusive stories and press conferences as well as launch audio direct from the launch site on this exciting episode! [THREE IMAGES WERE INSERTED HERE. TO VIEW THEM, PLEASE VISIT HTTP://TALKINGSPACEONLINE.COM] Host this week: Sawyer Rosenstein. Panel Members: Gene Mikulka, Mark Ratterman Show Recorded 04/22/2013 Listen now:
Thursday Apr 18, 2013
Episode 512: Can Antares Reach "Orbital" Velocity?
Thursday Apr 18, 2013
Thursday Apr 18, 2013
On this episode of Talking Space, we discuss the deorbit of the Russian Progress vehicle. We then go into an in-depth discussion into the reason why Gene was unable to join us tonight-the demo launch of Orbital Science's Antares rocket from Wallops Island. We discuss the flight, the COTS program, and our thoughts on it. We then discuss a cool little camera doing some big science. On our second trip around the table, we discuss the proposed 2014 NASA budget. We look at where it's going, a possible asteroid capture mission getting funding, how sequestration will affect the budget, Russia's increase in spending to its space program, and some other space-related programs worried about their budgets. On our final trip around the table, we discuss the progress of the new Atlantis exhibit at the Kennedy Space Center Visitors Complex. Next, we talk about a supercomputer named Endeavour. Lastly, we discuss the space anniversaries: April 12th and April 13th. [TWO IMAGES WERE INSERTED HERE. TO VIEW THEM, PLEASE VISIT HTTP://TALKINGSPACEONLINE.COM] Host this week: Sawyer Rosenstein. Panel Member: Mark Ratterman Show Recorded 04/15/2013 Listen now:
Thursday Mar 28, 2013
Episode 510: NASA and ESA Walk the Planck
Thursday Mar 28, 2013
Thursday Mar 28, 2013
On this episode of Talking Space, we discuss SpaceX's Dragon capsule and its return to Earth, as well as the scheduled departure of the next crew to the space station, and why their launch day will be different from the rest. We then discuss everyone's favorite term in the United States: sequester. We discuss the impacts it will have on NASA, and specifically public outreach. We then get an update on Astronaut Abby's campaign. On our second trip around the table, we discuss the amazing new information released by ESA's Planck spacecraft on some exciting info on cosmology and the early universe. We then discuss Voyager leaving the solar system...or did it? We then talk about the interesting case involving an arrest, IT information, and China. On our third round, we discuss Jeff Bezos' effort to recover Saturn V engines from the ocean floor. We then talk about the meteor seen streaking across the Eastern United States. Lastly, we discuss Angry Birds invading the Kennedy Space Center. Host this week: Sawyer Rosenstein. Panel Members: Gene Mikulka and Mark Ratterman Show Recorded - 3/25/2013
Wednesday Mar 20, 2013
Episode 509: The #SoyuzAdventure of a Lifetime
Wednesday Mar 20, 2013
Wednesday Mar 20, 2013
On this special episode of Talking Space, we talk to Abigail Harrison, also known as Astronaut Abby on Twitter. Abby is a teenager with a passion for space, who is planning to be the first person on Mars by 2030. We discuss with Abby her special trip to Russia and then to Kazakhstan to see the launch of theSoyuz TMA-09M spacecraft carrying 3 crew members to the ISS, including her mentor ESA astronaut LucaParmitano. We discuss how she met Parmitano and how her whole adventure came about. We talk about what she'll be doing overseas, as well as what she'll be doing when she returns to the states. We talk about her plans to take her experiences and make it a learning experience by talking to teachers and classrooms about her experiences and promoting STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) education. To support Abby's trip and outreach efforts, visit http://www.rockethub.com/projects/22119-share-the-adventure-astronaut-abby-soyuz-space-launch For more on Abby, visit her blog http://astronautabby.com and be sure to check her out on Facebook andTwitter. You can also follow along with her mission on Twitter using the hashtag #SoyuzAdventure. Host this week: Sawyer Rosenstein. Panel Members: Gene Mikulka and Mark Ratterman Show Recorded - 3/18/2013
Wednesday Mar 13, 2013
Episode 508: Rovers and Couples Seeing Red
Wednesday Mar 13, 2013
Wednesday Mar 13, 2013
On this episode of Talking Space, we return from our two week break refreshed and ready to cover the latest space news. We discuss SpaceX's CRS-2 launch, the minor issue that occurred, and how they handled the issue from a media relations point of view. We then discuss a bit of corrupted data on the main computer aboard the Mars rover Curiosity and what that means for MSL. On our second trip around the table, we discuss Dennis Tito's plan to send a couple on a journey of a lifetime-to orbit Mars by 2018. We then discuss some space debris news, and how a Challenger Center is getting involved. We then talk about the Google Science Fair, what it is, and how you can get your child involved. On our final trip around the table, we answer three listener questions. M. Scott Worthington asks us about Pluto, Evan Burton asks us about space shuttle facts, and Buck Field asks us about faster than light, or FTL, travel and its feasibility. Host this week: Sawyer Rosenstein. Panel Members: Gene Mikulka and Mark Ratterman Show Recorded - 3/11/2013
Wednesday Feb 13, 2013
Episode 506: Stories of a
Wednesday Feb 13, 2013
Wednesday Feb 13, 2013
On our very special 150th episode of Talking Space, we welcome on 7-time shuttle flier and author of the new book "Spacewalker" Astronaut Jerry Ross. In our interview we discuss the reason behind the new book, discuss some of his funniest moments, and the effects of launch on him and his family. We then discuss if there was any animosity in the astronaut office for his record number of flights, and talk about how his work as a trainer in the Neutral Buoyancy Lab helped him walk better in space and train better. We ask about some spaceflight aspects, including what happens to the crew members when you perform an engine burn. We then discuss the difference between the orbiters, and the difference between Mir, the beginning of ISS, and where it is today. We then get into the serious matter of how Mr. Ross was affected by the Challenger disaster and what a large role he played in Columbia's final mission in 2003. We finish off talking about his views on the future of NASA and we ask a listener-submitted question about biology. To purchase Jerry Ross' book, "Spacewalker: My Journey in Space and Faith as NASA's Record-Setting Frequent Flyer" on Amazon, visit http://amzn.to/11HgK2E A book and an episode not to be missed! Host this week: Sawyer Rosenstein. Panel Members: Gene Mikulka, Gina Herlihy and Mark Ratterman with special guest 7-time shuttle-flier and author Astronaut Jerry Ross. Show Recorded - 2/11/2013
Wednesday Feb 06, 2013
Episode 505: They're Sending Up Who?
Wednesday Feb 06, 2013
Wednesday Feb 06, 2013
On this episode of Talking Space, we discuss the continued controversy around Iran's reported launch of a monkey into space. We also discuss the announcement about who they announced would be their first human candidate. On our second trip around the table, we do some quickie stories covering a Red Bull Stratos update, a look at the Axe/Lynx Apollo commercials, and a woman who wants to be the first adult film star in space. We then discuss some news involving the Dream Chaser and Lockheed Martin. Then we discuss the next NASA Social. On our final trip around the table, we talk about some videos from astronaut Chris Hadfield about life in space. We then discuss how the ISS crews are now "good to grow." Lastly, we discuss the batteries that were in the trouble-ridden Boeing 787 Dreamliner and how they relate to the ISS. Chris Hadfield's videos: Washing your hands: http://youtu.be/9Z2KNDGNnlc Clipping your nails: http://youtu.be/xICkLB3vAeU Host this week: Sawyer Rosenstein. Panel Members: Gene Mikulka and Mark Ratterman Show Recorded - 2/4/2013
Thursday Jan 31, 2013
Episode 504: It Was the Best and Worst of Times
Thursday Jan 31, 2013
Thursday Jan 31, 2013
On this episode of Talking Space, we discuss Iran's claims of having launched a monkey into space, and discuss whether we think it happened or not. We then discuss the new guy on the block of asteroid mining: Deep Space Industries, and discuss what they're doing and what it means. On our second trip around the table, we discuss the Intrepid Museum crowdsourcing photos of Enterprise for a temporary exhibit. We then discuss an editorial written about the SLS, and look at if it's still worth building and flying. Next, we discuss some updates on the Robotic Refueling Mission (RRM). On our final trip around the table, we get somber and discuss the deadliest space accident that few have heard about: Intelsat 708. Lastly, we discuss NASA's Remembrance Week, honoring the crews of Apollo 1, STS-51L Challenger, and STS-107 Columbia. We discuss what they would think of where our space program is today. To submit your pictures of Enterprise, visit http://photos.intrepidmuseum.org/14493787 To view the Google+ Hangout about RRM, visit http://youtu.be/WMV5j0w9VfA To read the article on Intelsat 708, visit http://www.airspacemag.com/history-of-flight/Disaster-at-Xichang-187496561.html Host this week: Sawyer Rosenstein. Panel Members: Gene Mikulka and Mark Ratterman Show Recorded - 1/28/2013