Talking Space

Episode 107: Tweet-up, Up, and Away!

In this episode, we devote the entire episode to the STS-129 NASA Launch Tweet-up, and took a look at a different aspect than most people that viewed the tweetup...at the actual event. Our very own Gene Mikulka and Mark Ratterman were one of the lucky 100 that were able to get in to the event. We discuss some of the guest speakers and the times that we had, as well as major thank yous and acknowledgements of those that were there and helped to make the event so great. Not only that, but we discuss the three major features of the event: 1. The Use of Twitter 2. The intersting guests and surprises 3. Oh yeah! The shuttle launch! Host this week: Sawyer Rosenstein. Panel Members: Gene Mikulka, Mark Ratterman, Gina Herlihy. Announcer: Russ Dale , Space Tweep Theme Composed by: Todd Cecilio. Special thanks to all of the members of the Space Tweep Society (http://spacetweepsociety.org )  The folks at Spacevidcast (http://www.spacevidcast.com) for their support! Remember to email us with questions or comments as text OR an .mp3. Send it to spacetweeppodcast@gmail.com! Show Recorded - Friday, 11/22/2009

Episode: 106 Meet, Greet, and Tweet

On this episode, we are happy to welcome back our panelist Gene, who was plagued by a nasty side effect that has been called "The Kermit" as your voice sounds like a frog. Our main topic is the large discovery that was recently made of "significant amounts" of water being discovered on our nearest in-space neighbor, the moon. Along with that, we discuss NASA's attempts to Free Spirit from its current location and see if they can get it working or if it's in its final resting place. Plus, Gina discusses an amazing event involving astronauts for a scholarship, and the STS-129 NASA Launch Tweetup at the Kennedy Space Center. Also (as noted when you listen to the podcast) the link to more information on the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation can be found at http://www.astronautscholarship.org/ Host this week: Sawyer Rosenstein. Panel Members: Gene Mikulka, Mark Ratterman, Gina Herlihy. Announcer: Russ Dale , Space Tweep Theme Composed by: Todd Cecilio. Special thanks to all of the members of the Space Tweep Society (http://spacetweepsociety.org )  The folks at Spacevidcast (http://www.spacevidcast.com), & Andy Gruswitz at the Apple Store in Rockaway NJ   for their support! Show Recorded - Friday, 10/13/2009

Episode 105: “What’s on Your Mind” Mark Benson?

As a nice change of pace, we break away for a short while from our normal podcast to a segment called "What's On Your Mind" where we will occasionally select a space tweep who is willing to do an interview and get to know a little bit more about them. This time, Mark Ratterman interviews Mark Benson (@MDBenson) about his interests in space, astronomy, astrophotography, and many other interesting subjects! Host: Mark Ratterman. Special Guest: Mark Benson. Announcer: Russ Dale , Space Tweep Theme Composed by: Todd Cecilio. Special thanks to all of the members of the Space Tweep Society (http://spacetweepsociety.org ) Recorded Saturday, 10/17/2009

Episode 104: Speaking of the Stars...

After a long-awaited return of the Space Tweeps Podcast, we are back, and we are now the Talking Space Podcast: Presented by members of the Space Tweep Society. This week, after a 3 week break, we invite special guest Tavi Greiner (@tavigreiner) to come on the show and aid in our discussion of astronomy, and not just how to get people interested in NASA, but how to get them interested in astronomy. We dive into many topics from how we got started to what the skies really hold. Host this week: Sawyer Rosenstein. Panel Members: Mark Ratterman, Gina Herlihy, and special guest Tavi Greiner. Announcer: Russ Dale , Space Tweep Theme Composed by: Todd Cecilio. Special thanks to all of the members of the Space Tweep Society (http://spacetweepsociety.org )  The folks at Spacevidcast (http://www.spacevidcast.com), & Andy Gruswitz at the Apple Store in Rockaway NJ   for their support! Show Recorded - Sunday, 10/25/2009

Episode 103: Solar Bodies and NASA Programs Hold Water

In this episode, we discuss the recent findings of water on both the moon and near the equator of Mars below the surface. We also discuss the official date of the Ares 1-X test launch and if it will fly, and a special look at the STS-127 Tweetup with our very own Gene Mikulka, who was at the tweetup in Washington D.C. Host this week: Sawyer Rosenstein. Panel Members: Gene Mikulka, Mark Ratterman, Gina Herlihy. Announcer: Russ Dale , Space Tweep Theme Composed by: Todd Cecilio. Special thanks to all of the members of the Space Tweep Society (http://spacetweepsociety.org )  The folks at Spacevidcast (http://www.spacevidcast.com), & Andy Gruswitz at the Apple Store in Rockaway NJ   for their support! Show Recorded - Sunday, 9/27/2009

Episode 102: Space Exploraton and the Media

This week Our panel takes on the topic of how the main stream media in general covers the US Space Program Host this week: Gene Mikulka. Panel Members: Mark Ratterman, Gina Herlihy  Sawyer Rosenstein. Announcer: Russ Dale , Space Tweep Theme Composed by: Todd Cecilio. Special thanks to all of the members of the Space Tweep Society (http://spacetweepsociety.org )  The folks at Spacevidcast (http://www.spacevidcast.com), & Andy Gruswitz at the Apple Store in Rockaway NJ   for their support! Show Recorded - Sunday, 9/13/2009

Episode 101: Single Human Theory & Defying Gravity

Welcome to our first podcast! An open exchange of ideas and opinions about current events in space exploration, space science and policy.  As an introduction we tell you what were all about, what we are not and kick around two topics timely topics in space flight news. Topic One: A possible plan to get humans to the Martian surface made a bit of a splash last week because of it’s unorthodox nature. If you could would you go to Mars alone to explore it’s secrets knowing you will never return back to Earth? That was the idea that made the rounds and our panel of space enthusiasts make their stand on this issue. Topic Two: The ABC Television show Defying Gravity which airs at 10:00 PM EDT On Sunday nights. Is this the vision we want to give the public of our space program or is it a good thing that a show on space exploration is even on TV? Host this week: Gene Mikulka. Panel Members: Mark Ratterman &  Sawyer Rosenstein. Announcer: Russ Dale , Theme Music  Composed by: Todd Cecilio. Special thanks to all of the members of the Space Tweep Society (http://spacetweepsociety.org ) & The folks at Spacevidcast (http://www.spacevidcast.com)  for their support! Show Recorded - Sunday, 9/6/2009