Failure To Launch

Failure To Launch Podcast
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Failure To Launch

This is a podcast about all the mistakes, failures, and explosions that made space exploration possible.

  1. Part 2: Jack Parsons. Devil Summoner, Rocket Scientist, YA Author

    3 DAYS AGO

    Part 2: Jack Parsons. Devil Summoner, Rocket Scientist, YA Author

    Jack. 210. 𝕿𝖍𝖊𝖑𝖊𝖒𝖆 𝕺𝖇𝖙𝖊𝖓𝖙𝖚𝖒 𝕻𝖗𝖔𝖈𝖊𝖉𝖊𝖗𝖔 𝕬𝖒𝖔𝖗𝖎𝖘 𝕹𝖚𝖕𝖙𝖎𝖆𝖊. John Whiteside Parsons went by many appellations. In part 2 of our series, we talk to rocket test engineer Chris about how Jack got into Thelema and how he pioneered a frightening amount of modern rocket fuels while chainsmoking. Sources:- Strange Angel, George Pendel Theme song provided by DJ Danarchy

    1h 44m
  2. Part 1: Jack Parsons, The Satanist Rocket Visionary

    FEB 14

    Part 1: Jack Parsons, The Satanist Rocket Visionary

    In a field of weirdos and freaks, Jack Parsons is broadly considered the weirdest freak of all. This week, we're joined by guest and space engineer Chris for our series on the life, accomplishments, and sex life of John Whiteside Parsons. Support FTL on Patreon and unlock bonus content! Sign up to the FTL Patreon at any tier and get access to our new Discord community. Sources: - Strange Angel, George Pendel - Jack Parsons, Famous Bi People Theme song provided by DJ Danarchy

    1h 33m
  3. Toyohiro Akiyama & Glavkosmos (w. Josh Boerman)

    FEB 3

    Toyohiro Akiyama & Glavkosmos (w. Josh Boerman)

    In the late 80s, the Soviet Union attempted to dominate the commercial launch market. Their principal success was launching the most miserable salaryman into orbit. Today, we're joined by Josh from The Worst of All Possible Worlds podcast to talk about Glavkosmos, the Soviet private space program. Find Josh and Worst Of All Possible Worlds here Support FTL on Patreon and unlock bonus content! Source: - Soyuz TM-11, Spacefacts.de - Soviet Efforts To Enter the Launch-Services Market, CIA - Akiyama Toyohiro: The Japanese Astronaut Who Hated Space, Unseen Japan Theme song provided by DJ Danarchy.

    1h 42m
  4. Part 2: Nikolai Kibalchich, the Rocket Pioneer Who Blew up the Tsar

    JAN 16

    Part 2: Nikolai Kibalchich, the Rocket Pioneer Who Blew up the Tsar

    𝙸'𝚟𝚎 𝚍𝚛𝚊𝚏𝚝𝚎𝚍 𝚊 𝚍𝚎𝚜𝚒𝚐𝚗 𝚏𝚘𝚛 𝚊 𝚏𝚕𝚢𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚖𝚊𝚌𝚑𝚒𝚗𝚎. This week, we're back talking to Kelly from Canuck Is A Slur to finish up our series on Nikolai Kibalchich, the rocket visionary who blew up Tsar Alexander II. Follow Canuck Is A Slur here! Support FTL on Patreon and unlock bonus content! Source: - Nikolai Ivanovich Kibalchich: Terrorist Rocket Pioneer, Lee B Croft Theme song provided by DJ Danarchy.

    1h 16m
  5. Part 1: Nikolai Kibalchich, the Rocket Pioneer Who Blew up the Tsar

    JAN 3

    Part 1: Nikolai Kibalchich, the Rocket Pioneer Who Blew up the Tsar

    A travelling clown, a socialist revolutionary, an assassin, an edgelord. Today, we talked to Kelly from Canuck is a Slur about the strange life of one of the first men to theorize manned rockets and also blew up Tsar Alexander II, Emperor of Russia. Come back for Part 2, where we cover the assassination and how he factors into space history. Follow Canuck is a Slur here! Support Failure To Launch on Patreon and unlock bonus content! Source: - Nikolai Ivanovich Kibalchich: Terrorist Rocket Pioneer, Lee B Croft Theme song provided by DJ Danarchy.

    1h 36m
  6. *PREVIEW* Santa Claus Conquers The Martians (1964)

    12/19/2024

    *PREVIEW* Santa Claus Conquers The Martians (1964)

    This is a preview of a bonus episode. To hear the rest of the episode and unlock more bonus content, consider supporting Failure To Launch on Patreon.

    15 min
  7. The DLR and the Art of Satellite Operations (w. Jake)

    12/13/2024

    The DLR and the Art of Satellite Operations (w. Jake)

    A communications satellite is a bundle of computers (all made by different people) the size of a minivan. Coordinating all these systems to work together, send info to Earth, and accept new commands is nightmarish. This week, we're joined by Jake, a software engineer at the German Space Operations Center (GSOC) to learn a little bit about spacecraft operations. Follow along with Jake's slides Support Failure To Launch on Patreon and unlock bonus content! Theme song provided by DJ Danarchy

    1h 39m
  8. Andree's Arctic Balloon Expedition (w. Joe Kassabian)

    12/08/2024

    Andree's Arctic Balloon Expedition (w. Joe Kassabian)

    Expedition Packing List. Food: 200 lb / Sledge: 150 lb / Science Equipment: 50 lb / Bear Meat: 12,000 lb. Today, Quinn and Chris are joined by Joe Kassabian, host of the Lions Led By Donkeys podcast to talk about a Victorian aerospace disaster: S A Andrée's attempt to reach the North Pole by balloon. Follow Joe here! Support Failure To Launch on Patreon and unlock bonus content! Sources: - The Ice Balloon: S. A. Andrée and the Heroic Age of Arctic Exploration, Alec Wilkinson Theme song provided by DJ Danarchy

    1h 26m
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This is a podcast about all the mistakes, failures, and explosions that made space exploration possible.

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  • Creator
    Failure To Launch Podcast
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    72
  • Rating
    Explicit
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