Space Rocket History Podcast Michael Annis
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The history of rocketry and space exploration.
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Space Rocket History #437 – Mariner 10 – Venus & Mercury
Scientists had long been intrigued by Mercury, the innermost planet of our solar system. Despite its proximity to the Sun, Mercury remained largely unexplored, with many questions remaining about its surface features, geological composition, and magnetic field. The scientific community … Continue reading →
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Space Rocket History #436 – Pioneer 11
Pioneer 11 detected Saturn’s bow shock on Aug. 31, 1979, about 932,000 miles (1.5 million kilometers) out from the planet, thus providing the first conclusive evidence of the existence of Saturn’s magnetic field.
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Space Rocket History #435 – Soyuz 12 & 13
This second generation of the Soyuz spacecraft, the Soyuz 7k-T was flown on Soyuz 12 through Soyuz 40 missions from 1973–1981. The new 7K-T spacecraft was designed to accommodate only two cosmonauts who would wear pressure suits at all times … Continue reading →
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Space Rocket History #434 – Salyut 2, Mars 4, 5, 6, 7 & Tang Ceremony
At this point in 1973, the Soviets were attempting to fly 2 types of space station, the long duration orbital station scientific version called DOS. The other station was a military spy space station equipped with a machine gun, called … Continue reading →
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Space Rocket History #433 – Skylab – Crashdown
Despite predictions, events seldom occur precisely as expected. The calculated breakup altitude of Skylab was based on its intended structural strength specifications. However, the actual vehicle was stronger than the specified strength requirements.
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Space Rocket History #432 – Skylab – Reboost
The official decision to proceed with the Skylab reboost mission was made on September 1st 1977, initiating a two-year preparation period for the development and production of the required hardware and systems.
Customer Reviews
Amazing
I fall asleep this every night and it’s so interesting and insightful that 1 episode isn’t enough. You’ll be hooked if space and flight is your jam.
This is the Saturn 5 of Space Podcasts!
This is an amazing podcast. The attention to detail is phenomenal. Most space related shows aim to make the content suitable for all and skip over huge amount of detail. You know a rocket is complicated but get no real feel for the effort it takes. Mike gives the often awe inspiring back story of how these amazing machines were created, the trials and tribulations associated with construction and how the people on these world changing projects invented the future. Podcast rating if you like space vehicles: 10 out of 10 or A+. Keep up the good work Mike!
Eoin
Dublin, Ireland
History, science and drama
Born in 1966, I still remember watching with awe the grainy pictures of men walking on another world. Now in my 40's, Mike has managed to recreate that excitement with his excellent series of podcasts charting rocketry from its beginnings and through its success and setbacks.
His heroic attempts at European place names and subsequent apologies only add to this thoroughly enjoyable scientific history lessons and serialised drama.
Keep 'em coming Mike. I look forward to that wonderful accent brightening a wet walk around dreary Cork on a Sunday morning.
Andrew, Cork, Ireland