Space Pods
SPACEX is sending humans to the MOON!!!! – Space Pod 02/28/17
TMRO correspondent Lisa Stojanovski discusses the recent SpaceX announcement to send two private citizens around the moon in late 2018. And a special thanks to TMRO Citizen Adrian Stroschke for helping to clean up the audio! TMRO Space Pods are crowd funded shows. If you like this episode consider contributing to help us to continue…
Read MoreBanging on BEAM – Space Pod 02/08/17
This week, Lisa Stojanovski gives an update on how the Bigelow Expandable Activity Module (BEAM) is going on the International Space Station, and potential plans for its future. TMRO Space Pods are crowd funded shows. If you like this episode consider contributing to help us to continue to improve. Head over to http://www.patreon.com/spacepod for information,…
Read More6 people chosen for MARS MISSION! – Space Pod 01/18/17
Lisa Stojanovski reveals the 6 humans chosen for an 8 month simulated Mars mission, HI-SEAS Mission V, and explains where they’ll live, and the kinds of research they’ll perform. For more information on HI-SEAS visit hi-seas.org The crew are: Ansley Barnard, Samuel Payler, James Bevington, Joshua Ehrlich, Laura Lark and Brian Ramos. TMRO Space Pods…
Read MoreFinal Launch Countdown of 2016 – SpacePod 12/24/16
This week, Space Mike’s final SpacePod of 2016 focuses on the remaining launches taking place before year end, and some predictions about next year. TMRO Space Pods are crowd funded shows. If you like this episode consider contributing to help us to continue to improve. Head over to http://www.patreon.com/spacepod for information, goals and reward levels.…
Read More7 ways space can change your life – Space Pod 12/14/16
NASA has just released their Spinoff 2017 report listing how space technology can help people HERE on Earth. Lisa Stojanovski walks you through her top 7 space spinoffs making the world a better place. TMRO Space Pods are crowd funded shows. If you like this episode consider contributing to help us to continue to improve.…
Read MoreGLXP 2016 Updates – SpacePod 12/7/16
This week, Space Mike talks about the Google Lunar X Prize and the teams that are securing a verified launch contract in order to stay in the race past the end of this year. TMRO Space Pods are crowd funded shows. If you like this episode consider contributing to help us to continue to improve.…
Read MoreNASA Seeking Orion Capsule Alternatives – SpacePod 11/16/16
This week, Space Mike talks about a quiet Request for Information NASA released, seeking alternative proposals to manufacture or replace the Orion capsule, for less money than the current contractor, Lockheed Martin. NASA’s Request for Information: https://www.fbo.gov/utils/view?id=d02baa8ff75c5f731b2799c85836a663 Government Accountability Office recent Orion report: http://www.gao.gov/assets/680/678704.pdf TMRO Space Pods are crowd funded shows. If you like this…
Read MoreHow to Breathe in Space – Space Pod 11/10/16
The Oxygen Generation System on the International Space Station is broken! So, how else can you make oxygen in space? TMRO Correspondent Lisa Stojanovski explains. TMRO Space Pods are crowd funded shows. If you like this episode consider contributing to help us to continue to improve. Head over to http://www.patreon.com/spacepod for information, goals and reward…
Read MoreElon Reveals New ITS & Falcon 9 Info – SpacePod 11/08/16
This week, Space Mike discusses new information regarding the Falcon 9 explosion on Sept. 1st and Interplanetary Transport System information from a recent AMA. Anomaly Updates: http://www.spacex.com/news/2016/09/01/anomaly-updates Elon Musk Ask Me Anything: https://www.reddit.com/r/spacex/comments/590wi9/i_am_elon_musk_ask_me_anything_about_becoming_a/ TMRO Space Pods are crowd funded shows. If you like this episode consider contributing to help us to continue to improve. Head…
Read MoreShenzhou 11 and Tiangong 2 – SpacePod 10/19/16
This week, Space Mike covers the launch of Shenzhou 11 and the successful docking with Tiangong 2, beginning a 33 day Chinese human spaceflight mission. TMRO Space Pods are crowd funded shows. If you like this episode consider contributing to help us to continue to improve. Head over to http://www.patreon.com/spacepod for information, goals and reward…
Read MoreCygnus carries cool cargo to Station – Space Pod 10/12/16
This week Lisa Stojanovski investigates the cargo onboard the next Cygnus to fly – including two Spire Cubesats, Cool Flames, and brand new lights. TMRO Space Pods are crowd funded shows. If you like this episode consider contributing to help us to continue to improve. Head over to http://www.patreon.com/spacepod for information, goals and reward levels.…
Read MoreFIrst United Nations Space Mission and Columbus Refit – SpacePod 10/05/16
Sierra Nevada’s Dreamchaser Spaceplane is getting another mission through the United Nations, and ESA’s Columbus Module at the I.S.S. may be getting a refit soon. TMRO Space Pods are crowd funded shows. If you like this episode consider contributing to help us to continue to improve. Head over to http://www.patreon.com/spacepod for information, goals and reward…
Read MoreThe ISS is MELTING! – Space Pod 09/21/16
In today’s Space Pod Lisa Stojanovski explains why the International Space Station is melting wax to help future spacecraft. TMRO Space Pods are crowd funded shows. If you like this episode consider contributing to help us to continue to improve. Head over to http://www.patreon.com/spacepod for information, goals and reward levels. Don’t forget to check out…
Read More5th New Shepard Flight Announced – SpacePod 09/14/16
This week, Space Mike covers the announcement for the next flight of Blue Origin’s New Shepard rocket, and an ambitious test they will perform during the flight. Get email updates from Jeff Bezos yourself: https://www.blueorigin.com/interested TMRO Space Pods are crowd funded shows. If you like this episode consider contributing to help us to continue to…
Read MorePad Anomaly Updates and Upcoming Launches – SpacePod 09/07/16
Less than a week after the loss of the Amos-6 satellite, we still don’t know why the Falcon 9 exploded, but we know what some of the outcome is for the satellite owner, Israel’s Spacecom. Also there are lots of exciting rocket launches coming up very soon. Link to Spacecom Q&A: http://spacenews.com/qa-spacecom-ceo-it-took-a-minute-to-realize-the-guys-under-the-smoke-are-us/ TMRO Space Pods…
Read MoreAsk Us Anything – SuperPod 08/31/16
In this special superpod we’re answering your space questions that were submitted using the hashtag #AMAsuperpod, posted to our subreddit r/TMRO or sent to us via spacepods@tmro.tv thank you to everyone who submitted questions, Enjoy! TMRO Space Pods are crowd funded shows. If you like this episode consider contributing to help us to continue to…
Read MoreSNC is Still Chasing the Dream – SpacePod 08/17/16
Sierra Nevada Space Systems is still making progress on their DreamChaser spaceplane, and more opportunities for the company are appearing. The point is, this vehicle will fly in space. TMRO Space Pods are crowd funded shows. If you like this episode consider contributing to help us to continue to improve. Head over to http://www.patreon.com/spacepod for…
Read MoreWhat is Mars 2020? – SpacePod 8/10/16
This week, TMRO correspondent Lisa Stojanovski chats to NASA’s Mars 2020 Program Scientist, Mitchell Schulte, about NASA’s next Mars rover. TMRO Space Pods are crowd funded shows. If you like this episode consider contributing to help us to continue to improve. Head over to http://www.patreon.com/spacepod for information, goals and reward levels. Don’t forget to check…
Read MoreSecret Spacecraft and Reusable Rockets – Space Pod 08/03/16
This week, Space Mike reviews the launch of NROL-61 and theorizes what it might be, plus a crucial test that will help SpaceX launch their used rockets again. TMRO Space Pods are crowd funded shows. If you like this episode consider contributing to help us to continue to improve. Head over to http://www.patreon.com/spacepod for information,…
Read MoreA Celebration of Spaceflight – SpacePod 07/20/16
This week, on the anniversary of the 1st moon landing, Space Mike reflects on recent events and humanity’s progress in space. TMRO Space Pods are crowd funded shows. If you like this episode consider contributing to help us to continue to improve. Head over to http://www.patreon.com/spacepod for information, goals and reward levels. Don’t forget to…
Read MoreSnapshot of the Australian Space Industry at #FFF2016 – Space Pod 07/13/16
Lisa Stojanovski interviews some of Australia’s major space players during the Final Frontier Festival in Melbourne, Australia. Even without a space agency, Australian’s are sending school students code to the International Space Station, building pocket-sized satellites in their garage, and brewing space beer.
Read MoreWhat Will Your Space Story Be? – Super Pod July 2016
In this special Space Pod, the correspondents of TMRO are sharing how they got involved with space, and are challenging you to share your space story too. So if you accept our challenge to share your story here is how we would like you to share it with us. Write a blog post, upload some…
Read MoreQualified for Launch – Space Pod 07/06/16
This week, Space Mike is covering the 2nd Qualification test for the Space Launch System’s Solid Rocket Boosters, as well as the next crew bound for the International Space Station. TMRO Space Pods are crowd funded shows. If you like this episode consider contributing to help us to continue to improve. Head over to http://www.patreon.com/spacepod…
Read MoreIs the RD-180 Debate Finally Over? – Space Pod 06/15/16
This week, Space Mike discusses the compromise regarding the Russian made RD-180 engines used on the Atlas V rocket for U.S. National Security Payloads, as well as the final mission phase for a Cygnus spacecraft in orbit right now. TMRO Space Pods are crowd funded shows. If you like this episode consider contributing to help…
Read MoreWhat do astronauts eat in space? – Space Pod 06/08/16
TMRO correspondent Lisa Stojanovski does a ‘show and tell’ of International Space Station food, and food that might be grown on Mars. TMRO Space Pods are crowd funded shows. If you like this episode consider contributing to help us to continue to improve. Head over to http://www.patreon.com/spacepod for information, goals and reward levels. Don’t forget…
Read MoreThe Fate of Four Landed Falcon9’s – Space Pod 6/1/16
This week, SpaceMike asks, now that SpaceX has four landed Falcon 9 first stages, what are they going to do with them? TMRO Space Pods are crowd funded shows. If you like this episode consider contributing to help us to continue to improve. Head over to http://www.patreon.com/spacepod for information, goals and reward levels. Don’t forget…
Read MoreIndia’s Space Shuttle – Space Pod 5/18/16
India has been working for several years to have a reusable space shuttle to deliver satellites and eventually people to space. They will be launching their prototype this month. TMRO Space Pods are crowd funded shows. If you like this episode consider contributing to help us to continue to improve. Head over to http://www.patreon.com/spacepod for…
Read MoreThe basics of Artificial Gravity – Space Pod 05/11/16
TMRO Correspondent Lisa Stojanovski spins a tale on the potential problems of artificial gravity, and why we don’t have a centrifuge module on the International Space Station. TMRO Space Pods are crowd funded shows. If you like this episode consider contributing to help us to continue to improve. Head over to http://www.patreon.com/spacepod for information, goals…
Read MoreSwiss Space Systems – Space Pod 5/4/16
This week, Space Mike examines Swiss Space Systems and their various plans to achieve affordable access to space for everyone. TMRO Space Pods are crowd funded shows. If you like this episode consider contributing to help us to continue to improve. Head over to http://www.patreon.com/spacepod for information, goals and reward levels. Don’t forget to check…
Read MoreCislunar-1000 and Bigelow Aerospace – Space Pod 04/20/16
In this Space Pod we discuss Bigelow Aerospace and their new partnership with ULA, and what it means for an ambitious plan to create a self sustaining space economy. TMRO Space Pods are crowd funded shows. If you like this episode consider contributing to help us to continue to improve. Head over to http://www.patreon.com/spacepod for…
Read MoreGetting to grips with Gecko Grippers – Space Pod 04/13/16
A new tool has been delivered to the International Space Station by the Cygnus spacecraft. Stick around to hear TMRO correspondent Lisa Stojanovski explain how they work, and how they might allow robots to spring around spacecrafts. No animals were harmed in the making of this Space Pod. Special thanks to Roaming Reptile Education for…
Read MoreSuborbital Science on Blue Origin’s 3rd Flight – Space Pod 04/06/16
On Today’s Space Pod, Michael Clark discusses the 3rd flight of Blue Origin’s New Shepard Vehicle, and why you should care about it. TMRO Space Pods are crowd funded shows. If you like this episode consider contributing to help us to continue to improve. Head over to http://www.patreon.com/spacepod for information, goals and reward levels. Don’t…
Read MoreSetting fire to Cygnus – Space Pod 3/23/16
This week Lisa Stojanovski explains why scientists are creating the largest experimental fire ever in space. The Saffire-1 experiment will commence after the Cygnus vehicle (named the S.S Rick Husband) has left the International Space Station, giving us a greater understanding of fires in space. TMRO Space Pods are crowd funded shows. If you like…
Read MoreTo Mars, From Russia, with Love – Space Pod 03/17/16
In this episode, Space Mike reviews some recent Russian rocket launches that delivered their payloads successfully, including a Mars Probe. TMRO Space Pods are crowd funded shows. If you like this episode consider contributing to help us to continue to improve. Head over to http://www.patreon.com/spacepod for information, goals and reward levels. Don’t forget to check…
Read MoreAccelerating American Rocket Independence – Space Pod 3/9/16
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Read MoreAmateur Radio on the International Space Station – Space Pod 3/2/16
[vc_row type=”in_container” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] Students all over the world are talking to the space station using amateur radio. TMRO correspondent Lisa Stojanovski discusses how schools can get involved, and how an Australian, Tony Hutchinson, is helping it all happen.
Read MoreSpace Budgets and CRS2 Updates – Space Pod 02/16/16
The Obama Administration has released it’s final budget request for NASA and other space activities, and some additional information has been revealed about the 2nd Commercial Resupply Services Contract.
Read MoreUSAF is Enabling MOAR BOOSTERS! Space Pod – 02/09/16
The United States Air Force has been awarding some new rocket study contracts that could yield some very interesting results: NEW ROCKETS!
Read MoreWhy do we blow money on the International Space Station? – Space Pod 2/2/16
Former Canadian astronaut Robert Thirsk chats to TMRO correspondent Lisa Stojanovski about how International Space Station research benefits Earth and how it can inspire the next generation of astronauts.
Read MoreNASA’s Next Cargo Transports Announced – Space Pod 01/19/16
In the first Space Pod of 2016 Space Mike examines the three companies recently awarded NASA’s Commercial Resupply Services 2 Contract which will deliver cargo to the International Space Station from 2019 – 2024. TMRO Space Pods are crowd funded shows. If you like this episode consider contributing to help us to continue to improve.…
Read MoreUnplanned spacewalk on the station – Space Pod 12/23/15
TMRO correspondent Lisa Stojanovski explains why a sudden unplanned spacewalk on the International Space Station was such a big deal. TMRO Space Pods are crowd funded shows. If you like this episode consider contributing to help us to continue to improve. Head over to http://www.patreon.com/spacepod for information, goals and reward levels. Don’t forget to check…
Read MoreSurfing on the Space Station – Space Pod 12/16/15
Cygnus delivers Pi and books to the International Space Station – Space Pod 12/09/15
The Orbital ATK Cygnus spacecraft docked to the International Space Station today and delivered over 7000 pounds of supplies, including two Astro Pi microcontrollers and 7 childrens’ books. TMRO Space Pods are crowd funded shows. If you like this episode consider contributing to help us to continue to improve. Head over to http://www.patreon.com/spacepod for information,…
Read MoreWhy do astronauts get puffy faces in space? – Space Pod 02/12/15
TMRO Correspondent Lisa Stojanovski is feeling the pressure as she gets to the bottom of why astronauts get puffy faces in space. TMRO Space Pods are crowd funded shows. If you like this episode consider contributing to help us to continue to improve. Head over to http://www.patreon.com/spacepod for information, goals and reward levels. Don’t forget…
Read MoreCanadian Space Summit 2015 – Space Pod 11/25/15
TMRO correspondent Lisa Stojanovski shares some highlights from the 2015 Canadian Space Summit, including interviews with Canadian Space Agency president Sylvain Laporte and CEO of UrtheCast, Scott Larson. TMRO Space Pods are crowd funded shows. If you like this episode consider contributing to help us to continue to improve. Head over to http://www.patreon.com/spacepod for information,…
Read MoreA Tour of Atlantis – Space Pod 18/11/2015
Lisa Stojanovski visits Kennedy Space Centre to see her favourite space shuttle, Atlantis. However, there is much more to the exhibit than just Atlantis herself. TMRO Space Pods are crowd funded shows. If you like this episode consider contributing to help us to continue to improve. Head over to http://www.patreon.com/spacepod for information, goals and reward…
Read MoreA Tour of Endeavour – Space Pod 11/11/2015
This week, Lisa Stojanovski travels to the California Science Centre to visit the space shuttle Endeavour exhibit. Lisa describes many of the items on display both within and around Endeavour’s final resting place. TMRO Space Pods are crowd funded shows. If you like this episode consider contributing to help us to continue to improve. Head…
Read MoreWhat’s up! November 2015 – SpacePod 10/30/15
TMRO Chief Astronomer Jared Head gets you prepped for what’s in the post-feast skies for November 2015. TMRO Space Pods are crowd funded shows. If you like this episode consider contributing to help us to continue to improve. Head over to http://www.patreon.com/spacepod for information, goals and reward levels. Don’t forget to check out our weekly…
Read MoreEuropa Ho! – Spacepod 10/16/15
TMRO Chief Astronomer Jared Head takes a look at the recently approved Europa Multiple Flyby Mission. TMRO Space Pods are crowd funded shows. If you like this episode consider contributing to help us to continue to improve. Head over tohttp://www.patreon.com/spacepod for information, goals and reward levels. Don’t forget to check out our weekly live show…
Read MoreWhat’s Up! October 2015 – Space Pod 10/2/15
TMRO’s Chief Astronomer Jared Head takes a look at a few far off objects in the sky for October 2015. TMRO Space Pods are crowd funded shows. If you like this episode consider contributing to help us to continue to improve. Head over to http://www.patreon.com/spacepod for information, goals and reward levels. Don’t forget to check…
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