Orbit 10
2017 Cosmic Review – Orbit 10.46
Cariann, Benjamin, Mike, Jared and Tim take a look back at our favorite cosmic moments of 2017 for our last show of the year. Launches: Long March 3B – Alcomsat 1 Ariane 5 – Galileo Blue Origin Test Flight Falcon 9 – CRS-13 Space News: Kelper-90 Has 8 Planets Trump makes moon missions NASA’s near-term…
Read MoreWebcasting launches and Social Space – Orbit 10.45
This episode is dedicated to Adam “cafn8ed” Jochum. This week we ask the question, “at what point does webcasting rocket launches no longer make sense? — How does a social launch experience help the industry?” Launches: Long March 2D Launches Weixing Satellite Space Neeeeeeeews: Juno Solves The “Flyby Anomaly” Cygnus Departs Station and BEAM prepped…
Read MoreOur favorite upcoming space based vehicles – Orbit 10.44
This week Cariann, Mike and Benjamin talk about our favorite upcoming space vehicles. The amazing thing is how many we had to choose from that are all real! What are your favorite vehicles and why?
Read MoreWhat should NASA’s role be in 2030 and beyond? – Orbit 10.43
This week we have a roundtable discussion asking what NASA’s role should be in 2030 and beyond. We’re joined by Space MIke, Tim Dodd the Everyday Astronaut, Jared Head and Cariann Higginbotham.
Read MoreCommercial Crew Update for 2018 – Orbit 10.42
The Space Mike Hologram is still out for repair, but we expect engineering to have it functioning again soon. Until then we’re joined by Tim Dodd the Everyday Astronaut and Benjamin live from the Star Ship Benterprise to talk about Commercial Crew and what we can look forward to in 2018.
Read MoreThe Brooke Owens Fellowship Program – Orbit 10.41
Diana Alsindy, Jocelyn Clancy, William Pomerantz and Becca Thoss join us in-studio to talk about the first year of the Brooke Owens Fellowship.
Read MoreThe future of SpaceX – Orbit 10.40
Chris Prophet, author of “SpaceX From The Ground Up” joins us to talk about the present and future plans of SpaceX. Includes BFR, BFS, Earth to Earth, Earth to Moon and Earth to Mars transit.
Read MoreColonizing our solar system in one lifetime – Orbit 10.39
We are joined by John Amabile author of, “Changing the Worlds” to talk about his plan to colonize the solar system in one lifetime. More than just colonization, also terraforming plants like Venus and Mars.
Read MoreLUNARES Moon and Mars simulated living – Orbit 10.38
We talk with the crew running the ICAres-1 mission aboard the LUNARES Mobile Research Station. We will cover what the simulation is doing, how the accomplish it and why it is important for teh future of humans living and working in space.
Read MoreNational Space Council Round Table – Orbit 10.37
The National Space Council had its first meeting this last week. Benjamin, Cariann, Mike and Jared discuss what happened in the first meeting and what power this group may have.
Read MoreSpaceX IAC2017 Round Table – Orbit 10.36
Tim Dodd the Everyday Astronaut joins Jared and Mike to talk about the SpaceX IAC 2017 presentation. What does this mean for the aerospace industry and can SpaceX pull it all off? Segment starts at 24:12
Read MoreStories from a Skylab Astronaut – Orbit 10.35
NASA Astronaut and Skylab 4 commander Jerry Carr joins us this week to talk about his experiences in the Stories from a Skylab Astronaut – Orbit 10.35Apollo Program and commanding the United States first Space Station.
Read MoreLunar lessons before going to Mars – Orbit 10.34
We have a surprise round table this week: what lessons can we learn from the moon before heading off to Mars? Benjamin, Jared, Mike and Cariann talk about the advantages of going to the moon again before first setting foot on Mars. Segment starts at 23:05
Read MoreThe History of SpaceX – Orbit 10.33
Stewart Money author of, “Here be Dragons: The Rise of SpaceX & the Journey to Mars” joins us to talk about the history of SpaceX and some projects you may not have known of. Interview segment starts at 24:40
Read More3D printed rockets with Dave Masten – Orbit 10.32
This week we bring on guest Dave Masten to get an update of the happenings at Masten Space Systems. In addition to an update on the XS-1 project, we also talk about how Dave and crew is using additive manufacturing (3D printing) to create entire rocket engines. Interview starts at 16:59
Read MoreThe National Space Council – Orbit 10.31
Bob Walker, former Congressman for Pennsylvania, Chair of the House Science Committee and board member of Zero G Corporation joins us to talk about the newly formed National Space Council. What is the council for and why will it help America with Space Policy? Bob helps answer those questions and more!
Read MoreSearching for Skylab – Orbit 10.30
Dwight Steven-Boniecki joins us to talk about his upcoming documentary, “Searching for Skylab”. We cover some amazing things about the Skylab Space Station and mission that you may not have known before. And the conversation continues in After Dark!
Read More2017 Solar Eclipse – Orbit 10.29
Dr. Madhulika (Lika) Guhathakurta, NASA’s Lead Scientist for the 2017 Solar Eclipse joins us to talk about the upcoming eclipse, the Sun and solar weather. For more information on the eclipse and information on how you can do citizen science head over to NASA’s eclipse website at eclipse2017.nasa.gov
Read MoreSuborbital Round Table – Orbit 10.28
We talk a lot about orbital spaceflight. Going to Mars. Back to the Moon. But what about the up and coming Suborbital space flight industry? This week we have a round table talking about the past, present and possible future of Suborbital space flight.
Read MoreThe Space Launch System Roundtable – Orbit 10.27
Our long awaited Space Launch System or SLS roundtable discussion has arrived! Benjamin, Mike, Jared and Cariann all talk about NASA’s new super heavy lift rocket, its merits and faults.
Read MoreOur first look at CubeCab – Orbit 10.26
CubeCab CEO Adrian Tymes joins us to talk about their plans to create a small sat launcher and the new deal struck to launch 1000 picosats with ThumbSat.
Read MoreThe Art of Space Outreach – Orbit 10.25
We are joined by Athena Brensberger, science communicator, astrophysics blogger. space science YouTuber and international model to talk about the art of Space Outreach. Lisa flew in from Australia for this one and boy did we put her to work!
Read MoreThe History of Future Space – Orbit 10.24
Jim Cantrell, CEO of Vector Space Systems joins us again to talk about the history of New Space, its origins and where we are now. We also talk a bit about Vector and its agressive plan to launch more times in one year than the rest of the world combined.
Read MoreKubOS, An Operating System for CubeSats – Orbit 10.23
KubOS, An Operating System for CubeSats – Orbit 10.23 Marshall Culpepper the CEO & Co-founder of KubOS joins us to talk about their operating system for CubeSats and how they are helping to spur the growth of the CubeSat market.
Read MoreThe intersection of art, science and space – Orbit 10.22
Estevan Guzman one of the Astronomical Illustrator / Animators at Griffith Observatory joins us to talk about cosmic art created by science and its impact on the industry.
Read MoreFight For Space – Orbit 10.21
Fight For Space director Paul Hildebrandt joins us to talk about his documentary about the US Space Program and how we lost our way from Apollo to Shuttle to today. You can watch the documentary at http://www.fightforspace.com
Read MorePaving the way to the Moon – Orbit 10.20
CEO of WayPaver Foundation Michael Mealling joins us to talk about what they are doing to remove obstacles in the way of lunar exploration and settlement.
Read MoreA look at ISS Above – Orbit 10.19
Liam Kennedy, the creator of ISSAbove joins us on-station to talk about how simply knowing when to look up can have a huge impact on our ability to inspire.
Read MoreThe Fit Rocket Scientist talks Europa – Orbit 10.18
Kevin DeBruin of fitrocketscientist.com joins us to talk about the upcoming NASA missions to the Jovian moon Europa. We also dive a bit into science outreach and how to best communicate your excitement for space to others.
Read MoreSpace law at the United Nations – Orbit 10.17
Our planetary communications system was on the fritz this episode and the Earth based interview had some serious connection issues. We have opted to leave the interview intact as-aired but encourage you to hit up https://thomascheneyblog.wordpress.com/2017/04/07/space-law-at-the-un/ for more information on Space Law at the United Nations.
Read MoreA new way to orient spacecraft: Reaction Spheres – Orbit 10.16
Emory Stagmer joins us once again to talk about his patented invention: Reaction Spheres. This is a new way to orient spacecrafts beyond using traditional reaction wheels.
Read MoreTMRO:Space – Cassini’s Grand Finale – Orbit 10.15
Lisa Tatge, Subsystem Engineer on the Spacecraft Operations Team for the Cassini Mission to Saturn joins us for an incredible interview about the Cassini mission and it’s upcoming Grand Finale.
Read MoreThe small Ion thruster that could change space travel – Orbit 10.14
Natalya Bailey the Founder & CEO of Accion Systems joins us to talk about their very small yet incredibly powerful take on Ion thrusters. As these get closer to their theoretical maximum thrust, just a couple of the tiny units could perform all of the ISS station keeping needs! Or even send humans to Mars!
Read MoreSuborbital is just the first step – Orbit 10.13
CEO of Virgin Galactic and Virgin Orbit joins to talk about their plans for suborbital flights, orbital payloads and touches on point to point travel around the planet.
Read MoreThe World Space Party – Orbit 10.12
Cariann talks to Loretta Hidalgo Whitesides, Co-founder of Yuri’s Night, and host of Yuri’s Night L.A.
Read MoreToroids are doughnuts with OIIOO – Orbit 10.11
Cariann talks to José Mariano López-Urdiales, CEO of Zero 2 Infinity (OIIOO) about their recent rocket launch success from a high-altitude balloon.
Read MoreJPL is creating the coldest place in the known Universe – Orbit 10.10
Dr. Anita Sengupta, Project Manager, JPL Cold Atom Laboratory joins us to talk about their experiment being sent to the International Space Station. We cover why creating the coldest point in the universe could be the key to unlocking the mysteries of quantum mechanics.
Read More“It’s about the people…” An interview with Tory Bruno of ULA – Orbit 10.09
Tory Bruno the CEO of United Launch Alliance joins us to talk about the future of humans in space. The new Vulcan rocket, ACES upper stage and CisLunar 1000 are just a few of the topic we cover. Tory lays out an amazing vision with thousands of humans living and working in space.
Read MoreStorytime with Cariann – Orbit 10.08
Chris Radcliff joins us in studio to put a spin on our interviews. Chris talks to Cariann about her history in space, why she enjoys the cosmos and the work she has done at SpaceUp. In Space News: * Falcon 9 and Soyuz-U launches * Dragon berths with the International Space Station * Russian Progress…
Read MoreErday Astronauting – Orbit 10.07
We bring back Tim Dodd the Everyday Astronaut to talk about Science, Technology Engineering, Art and Math as well as how he works to inspire youth. In Space News: * Planet (not Labs anymore) Satellite deployments – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5IE1Q9JvQUM * List of Landing Sites for Next Mars Rover Narrowed * Small Satellite Rocket Booster Arrives at…
Read MoreA Dial Tone in Space – Orbit 10.06
Ralph Ewig the CEO Audacy joins us to talk about space based communication for satellites and spacecraft and why it is important for the future of human exploration of the cosmos.
Read MoreThe impossible space thruster may be possible – Orbit 10.05
The physics defying EmDrive returns to the show! Dave Distler gives us a quick refresher on what the EmDrive is, changes since last year and a bit about its peer review process.
Read MoreLife at NASA – Orbit 10.04
Former Deputy Chief Technologist of NASA Jim Adams joins us to talk about his life at NASA and amazing stories of the missions and technology he worked on. We didn’t want to stop the stories, so this is a loooong episode, but well worth every moment!
Read MoreGoing back to the moon right this time – Orbit 10.03
Jared has a live interview with Dennis Wingo talking about his recent article, “GETTING GOING BACK TO THE MOON RIGHT THIS TIME.”
Read MoreInternational Space University
Cariann has a live interview with TMRO’s own Lisa Stojanovski talking about International Space University. What’s a typical day look like? What are the types of activities available to do while at ISU? And what is Lisa’s favorite thing about space? In Space News: Planet and Terra Bella may merge Moon Express fully funded for…
Read MoreDiscovering our Universe
For our first show of 2017 we bring on Fraser Cain of UniverseToday.com to talk the importance of Astronomy. We also look at ways to help engage your non-space geek friends. You can find Fraser’s work at UniverseToday.com, AstronomyCast.com and contribute to their community via Patreon at patreon.com/universetoday
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