The Space Show

Dr David Livingston
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The Space Show

The Space Show focuses on timely and important issues influencing the development of outer-space commerce, space tourism,space exploration and space development. The Space Show is committed to facilitating our becoming a space-faring nation and society with a growing and self-sustaining space-faring economy. The Space Show also focuses on other related subjects of interest to us all.

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    Open Lines, Sunday, 11-17-2024

    Welcome to this Open Lines discussion. I reminded everyone that we are now in our annual campaign and we ask for your contributions to help fund us for 2025. See the PayPal link in the upper right corner of the home page. John Hunt called to update us on the latest congressional UAP hearings this past week John's call was followed by Marshall re weather satellites and information changes, then John from Fremont re the new federal court decsion re environmental news, the CEQ, and in keeping with the recent Chevron decision. This is a plus for SpaceX and our industry. David from AZ called to tell us about a website to get articles that are behind paywalls. Artemis, SLS and Starship/Musk were also significant topics for this program. See the full summary of this program at www.thespaceshow.com for this date, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024.

  2. 4 DAYS AGO

    Dr. Peter Hague, Friday, 11-15-24

    We welcomed Peter to discuss one of his recent blog posts, Planetocracy.org, regarding the steps needed to be completed before humans to Mars happens. Peter's article is on the blog for this program. Not only did we go over the steps Peter outlined in his excellent article, he got calls and listener questions asking about other issues for humans to Mars. Most often he heard comments about Musk, SpaceX and how the human factors or medical issues might be resolved for those going to Mars. This mostly focused on microgravity and radiation. Don't miss these discussions. Please read the full summary for this program at www.thespaceshow.com for this date, Friday, Nov. 15, 2024.

  3. 4 DAYS AGO

    The John Batchelor Show Hotel Mars, Wednesday, 11-13-24

    We welcomed Dr. Hank Alewine to Hotel Mars to talk about possible NASA and commercial space budgets and programs post the presidential election. Commercial space activities were a big part of our discussion. Please read the full summary of this program at www.thespaceshow.com for this date, Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024.

  4. NOV 13

    Eric Roesch (ESG Hound), Tuesday, 11-12-24

    Eric Roesh, also sometimes referred to as ESG Hound, was our guest for this 91 minute program discussing the SpaceX water deluge system for Starship and much more. Eric is up on and works with environmental regs and requirements and addressed the deluge system from the regulation and safety perspective. Our guest pointed what he thought might be sirting the rules, pushing boundaries and possible courting an industrial accident/disaster. We talked about industrial chemical and other disasters when rules were violated with our guest naming several examples. Eric also pointed out that much of rule compliance requires self-reporting. Water toxicity was discussed, the small water storage pool used deluge water for Starship and much more. Even if you disagree with Eric, I consider this an important program with an important discussion. Your blog comments are welcome, just be civil. Also, if you have different takes on the rules, policies and regs other than what our guest expressed, please put them forth on the blog. Read the full summary of this program at www.thespaceshow.com for this date, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024.

  5. NOV 13

    The John Batchelor Show Hotel Mars, Wednesday, 11-6-24

    John and I welcomed Dr. Miroslav Broz to discuss his latest research on "most meteorites traced to three space crackups." Please see the full summary at www.thespaceshow.com for this date, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024.

  6. NOV 11

    Jon Kelvey, Sunday, 11-10-24

    We welcomed freelance science writer to the program to discuss nuclear power for space including propulsion and surface power. Jon talked about NASA and DARPA plans, the SpaceX-Musk position on nuclear power to Mars as compared to chemical propulsion, plus we went over the history of the nuclear rocket. Jon talked about the work going on with government regarding legacy hardware and technology. Nuclear was talked about in terms of cislunar space, the Moon, free space and Mars. Safety was a discussion topic as were the R&D economics for developing nuclear propulsion and power. Jon had more to talk about with the callers and email questions. Please read the full summary at www.thespaceshow.com for this date, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024.

  7. NOV 9

    Dr. Hank Alewine, Friday, 11-08-24

    Dr. Hank Alewine, CPA from UAH in Huntsville was our guest today to look at the economy and financial possibilities for commercial and public space with the new Trump administration. National debt was a big part of our discussion along with the constraints that result from the massive debt. We also talked about the possibility of significant policy and legislate reforms plus the status of SLS and Artemis was big on our discussion agenda. We had a few good phone calls, several emails, including one about the labor concerns in the new administration and going for merit over DEI. I believe this was a fairly complete discussion on these topics early after the election. For sure results and new experiences will dictate additional examinations of this topic once the new administration is in place. Please read the full summary of this program at www.thespaceshow.com for this date, Friday, Nov. 8, 2024.

  8. NOV 4

    Alan Chan, Sunday, 11-3-24

    We welcomed Alan back to the program to discuss his new space science fiction book, "Abundance." The book is available on Amazon, B&N, and other sites. Alan talked about the plot of the book, how he used state of asteroid mining today to construct the first book in his trilogy series Many of the questions Alan got pertained to Book 2 which Alan is only now in the early stages of writing. We talked about the characters, failing astronaut school and much more. Its a great story and read so check it out on Amazon or your favorite book dealer. The Kindle version is less than $3.00! Read the full summary of this program at www.thespaceshow.com for this date, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024.

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The Space Show focuses on timely and important issues influencing the development of outer-space commerce, space tourism,space exploration and space development. The Space Show is committed to facilitating our becoming a space-faring nation and society with a growing and self-sustaining space-faring economy. The Space Show also focuses on other related subjects of interest to us all.

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  • Creator
    Dr David Livingston
  • Years Active
    2005 - 2024
  • Episodes
    14
  • Show Website
    The Space Show

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