Today In Space

What a crazy week! Not just for the world around us slipping into madness, but the incredible things happening in the Space Industry! A new hope on the horizon after NASA Astronauts Bob Benhken and Doug Hurley return to Earth on the Crew Dragon capsule. SpaceX continues development on Starship with a hop down in Boca Chica, and we have some flight hardware to show you! As always, be well - and let us know what your favorite part of the Demo 2 mission recovery was! Did you learn anything new? todayinspace.net @todayinspacepod - instagram, twitter /todayinspacepodcast - facebook @todayinspace - tiktok Crew-2 will reuse Falcon9 and Crew Dragon from Demo2 https://www.facebook.com/152489854767383/posts/3781482731868059/?d=n Demo2 Departure & Recovery Broadcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sl2jo1bSxl8 - Departure https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-l6f4wcv2I - Splashdown Words from Elon Musk after the Demo2 mission completion https://www.instagram.com/p/CDcUMMijI2x/?igshid=bfk2d8vumzpf Crew-1 Mission https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/SpaceX_Crew-1 Starship SN5 150m (500ft) launch from SPadre Cam https://youtu.be/OjPzfGrfUgg

We had a LIVE Launch Hangout for the Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover from Cape Canaveral in Florida from the comfort of the podcast studio. A beautiful day to launch to the Red Planet, and both NASA and ULA had nominal launch. Big shoutout to everyone involved in changing the game plan of preparing a rover to go into space, and still be able to succeed - even with a coronavirus outbreak. You can watch the full NASATV broadcast here - lots of good info (and interviews!) https://youtu.be/JIB3JbIIbPU Thanks everyone who joined in on chat! Great hearing from you - and thanks for the questions! More on the Galileo Rocket project next week! We're making progress!

It was a busy week in space this week! Lots to talk about - China is off to Mars with it's first rover, SpaceX successfully achieved another level of reusability capabilities, the return date for Demo-2 and Astronauts Bob & Doug is official (and soon!). And we have a progress update on our Galileo rocket project after our first design session. Next one is this coming Sunday - follow us on facebook at Today In Space Podcast to get an update when we do. Join us! I also decided to expand on a previous idea from the podcast, the scientific ladder of ideas. The same way that scientific ideas go from a hypothesis to a theory can also help us get better at filtering through the bullshit information in our daily lives. It's helped me, and if it helps even one other person - it's worth sharing! Have a good week - be well! SpaceX Double Fairing Recovery: https://techcrunch.com/2020/07/20/spacex-successfully-launches-anasis-ii-satellite-and-breaks-booster-turnaround-record/ Plaque onboard Perseverance https://www.instagram.com/p/CCsBkQQhHpy/?igshid=tw59dt1po56q Return date for Demo-2 Crew from ISS: https://www.popularmechanics.com/space/rockets/a33349499/bob-behnken-douglas-hurley-astronauts-return-earth/ Tianwen-1 - China's ambitious mission to Mars https://www.space.com/china-tianwen-1-mars-mission-launch.html

This week we're covering the Perseverance Rover aka Mars 2020 Rover mission. Learn more about this incredible feat of engineering, including when it's expected to launch, some of the challenges the team has faced, and of course the science we're expected to see if and when this mission is successful. I compiled all my favorite facts and information on WHY this mission is important. It's primed to blow us all away when it gets to the surface of the Red Planet - and we wish NASA and the United Launch Alliance luck launching on time under these pandemic conditions. They've worked hard to get us to this point! Good luck! Launch Window: https://mars.nasa.gov/mars2020/timeline/launch/launch-windows/ NASA team video on Perseverance mission (lots of great information): https://youtu.be/yIWyFX0uxoc NASA Fact Sheet - Perseverance Rover: https://mars.nasa.gov/files/mars2020/Mars2020_Fact_Sheet.pdf Mars Sample Mission Return Overview (NASA): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0PVjj0PEPMA Antonio Paris research on Martian Lava Tubes (on Earth): https://arxiv.org/ftp/arxiv/papers/2004/2004.13156.pdf NASA Technology onboard Mars 2020 Mission: https://mars.nasa.gov/mars2020/mission/technology/ Mars 2020 Perseverance Press Kit: https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/news/press_kits/mars_2020/launch/

This week has been crazy and busy - not only with all that's happening in the Space Industry, but in each of our lives. So I sat down and shared my thoughts on some of the things we've got going on and what we're following in Space. First - an update on the Rocket Project 2020! Voting is underway for us to name our first 3D printed model rocket. Head over to our instagram page @todayinspacepod to vote! We also take out some of our model rockets we'll be launching and comparing our rocket to. Second - we have to talk about mind and body balance. It's more important now than ever. I share what I've been up to - and a space movie for you in case you need an escape! Spaceship Earth on Netflix! All about Biosphere2 - which brings up a potential flaw in the idea of humans living on other planets. A cautionary tale for sure. Third, preliminary news that the Europa Clipper mission, to explore the subsurface ocean of one of Jupiters most unique moons gets surprising launch flexibility thanks to Congress actually working together? I know, a strange world we live in. And finally, we discuss Rocket Lab's anomaly and loss of payload that occurred on July 4th - a loss and a setback, but also a change to grow and change for the better. SpaceX went through it before, and clearly has come out the other side. Lots to talk about! Hope you stay safe and healthy - be well. Alex

This episode is a recap of the live Launch Hangout for the SpaceX launch of GPSIII-SV03 mission for the Space Force. It was the first mission that SpaceX has done for the new branch of the military, as the Space Force is starting to take over some of the responsibilities of the Air Force during this transition period. As we found out during the launch, GPSIII-SV03 was dedicated to the memory of Col. Thomas G Falzarano, who unexpectedly passed away in May. We close this episode listening to part of the video made by Air and Space Force members close to the late Col. Falzarano. Its a reminder that going to space is never a single individual or a robotic rover - it takes village of dedicated people. Enjoy and be well - until next week, spread love and spread science.

It's finally summer - which means our Model Rocket Project is starting! We're designing a 3D printed rocket - and we want you to be involved! Using our 3D printing lab AG3D we're going to be making our own model rockets and you get to be involved in almost every step in the process. I'm super excited about the project and even more excited that the idea came from one of our listeners! (Thanks Steve). I'm doing a little research and will be introducing ways for you to engage and be a part of the process. Feel free to reach out to us on social (@todayinspacepod) or by email ([email protected]) In the meantime, I want to learn from you! Anyone out there already make their own model rockets before? What was your favorite part? Design? What was the biggest challenge you faced? Very excited to get started and to have you a part of this rocket project. HERE WE GO! Let's learn together! Have a great week! Be well SpaceX Starship SN5 getting ready in Boca Chica, Texas (NASA Spaceflight Stream 6/24/2020): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQpoj62KUnQ

SpaceX was able to change the space world by launching American Astronauts Bob & Doug with the Demo 2 launch. It took 10 years and lots of hard work. I quit a pack a day cigarette addiction after 7 tries to 'quit', and 5 years of replacing the habit and rewiring my brain with podcasting and 3dprinting. How long will it take us to make real change in the world? What can we do to be in this for the 'long haul'? How does addiction relate to changing the world? Well, I relate the only way I can, with my own experiences. Hope you enjoy the rant of an episode. Thanks for listening and being a part of this space science podcast!

This week I had the honor of having Josh Lynch (@JMYSTIC) on the podcast. Josh and I met when we both worked in tech retail and always connected on content creation and having an online presence. He's currently finishing up his Computer Science Engineering degree and continues his online brand JMYSTIC with his streaming, various youtube channels, social media, and interacting with the community he's built online. As an admirer of everyone building their own legacy, I've been wanting to talk to him about the journey and challenges of building a brand online. Josh is not only an engineer, but he uses his knowledge of the technical and combines it with the artistic to put out some great content. I enjoy watching his stuff whenever it comes up on my feed. There are some video games I know only from watching him play them. Josh recently put out this reaction video on one of his new channels, and he had an incredible message from his perspective as a young black man in America. We discussed the murder of George Floyd and what's needed for change in the future. I thank him for coming on the podcast and sharing - make sure to follow him @jmystic everywhere. Look for that part 2 on his channel here soon: https://youtu.be/twDMPyPLQaM JMYSTIC: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJF-UROnfHVvi7d8JExtkxA/channels Meditation Video: https://youtu.be/6p_yaNFSYao

Welcome to another installment of the People of Science where we breakdown the common misconception of what someone in science is like. This week our honored guest is Wayne Neumaier, who by day is a rocket scientist for Dynetics (one of the three companies chosen for NASA's lunar landing program). By night, he is a prop builder, costume maker, and robot fabricator. You may know his a7lprops work from his operational BB8 droid, Kylo Ren cosplay or Jim Lovell Apollo Space Suit. (Don't forget the Mark Watney one either!) It was a lot of fun to talk with Wayne, learn more about his path to becoming a rocket scientist and maker of all things awesomely nerdy. As you can tell by the length of this episode we had a good time - and we could have talked for another 3 hours! We'll have to save that for next time - but for now, enjoy! Make sure to follow Wayne @a7lprops on instagram! Mighty Eagle: https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/lunarquest/robotic/12-085.html 2StoryProps Blog: 2StoryProps.Blogspot.com http://2storyprops.blogspot.com/p/project-listing.html SpaceX Helmet File: https://www.etsy.com/listing/675254074/space-x-inspired-helmet-3d-file?ref=yr_purchases Andy Weir's new book: https://deadline.com/2020/03/andy-weir-ryan-gosling-the-hail-mary-mgm-movie-deal-the-martian-science-fiction-novel-1202894336/ Public Info on Dynetics Lander: https://www.dynetics.com/newsroom/news/2020/dynetics-to-develop-nasas-artemis-human-lunar-landing-system

BONUS EPISODE! We went live on Facebook on Saturday May 30th for the #LaunchAmerica Demo2 launch. We did our launch hangout while Astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken launched aboard a Falcon9 and Crew Dragon Spacecraft to the International Space Station. This episode is for anyone who might have missed the launch - we had lots to talk about and shared some things we learned in this process. ENJOY!

May 27th was the attempted launch of the SpaceX Crew Dragon mission Demo-2 to launch American Astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken to the International Space Station. This is the first launch for #LaunchAmerica - The return of America's ability to launch their own astronauts on US soil for the first time since the Space Shuttle last flew for STS-135 in 2011. It was scrubbed due to weather and an instantaneous launch window. The next launch attempt is this Saturday, May 30th, 2020 @ 3:22 PM EDT. We went live on our Facebook Page /TodayInSpacepodcast for the launch - we'll do the same on Saturday. If you want to learn more about the launch (and hangout) this is GREAT intro to the mission and the spacecraft. Best of luck to the SpaceX and NASA teams on the next attempt to send our Astronauts into Space!

IT'S EPISODE 200! Alex shares his thoughts on this milestone, and where space has come from the start of the podcast. There's also A LOT happening right now, with SpaceX Starship 150m this week possibly and Demo-2 for Launch America. The return of human spaceflight for the US. Juleah Kaliski is our honored guest for the 200th episode and our segment for People of Science. She is an Amateur Astronomer, Artist, Graphic Designer, making fashionable tees for the modern astronomer, gamer, and space nerd. We connect on struggles with discovering our learning styles, self-confidence, and how important the Arts and Science are to each other. Of course, we also chat about her favorite things to come in our space future! Honored to have our first member of the Space Pants Squad, never-mind one of the founding members of our online space community.

This week we had the pleasure of having Elena Salazar on the podcast to catch up after we met at the SpaceX Launch of CRS-19 NASA Social and to share some pro tips on working from home. Since COVID-19 has disrupted all of our lives (potentially forever), WFH is now actually a thing. Elena's been doing it for 6 years and has some GREAT advice for all of us to make the most of it. Elena is a Digital Marketer for VMware and someone who follows her passion wherever they may lead - whether that means a NASA social with a bunch of space nerds or changing careers when its right! Another of the great people that were assembled for that incredible launch day in December of 2019. The podcast leads with some really important Space events coming up in May - it's all happening so quickly! Two launches this weekend, Demo-2 the week after followed by the show 'Space Force' premiering on Netflix! Be well, be safe, spread love and spread science!

This week I share my thoughts on how a scientific mindset can be used to fight the fear of the unknown. In these current times, its tough to get any solid information about a topic. Even the experts haven't had enough time to really figure out what's going on. Which means we have to settle for 'good enough'. But we can have standards. Today, I bring back the concept of the scientific ladder of ideas to showcase how science values different types of ideas. The rungs of the ladder start from Hypothesis, to Theory, all the way to Law. I use current events to show how a scientific mindset can help us quell the fear of the unknown so we can focus on what's important and in front of us today. Wishing you all the best in these strange times. Hang in there! We're here for you. Follow along on our adventure to donate PPE to those in need that we're 3D printing here in our lab. We also have some cool space gear we're making here in the 3D printing lab - make sure to share with your space friends and help support us! May 27th 2020 - Demo 2 launch of the SpaceX Crew Dragon to bring NASA Astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken to the ISS. A historic day when America will use its own spacecraft to bring humans into space for the first time since the Space Shuttle in 2011. MARK YOUR CALENDARS! We will go live that day to broadcast - more coming up this week. Be well!

Welcome to another installment of the People of Science where we breakdown the common misconception of what someone in science is like. This week our honored guest is Zac Hall, lead editor of 9to5mac.com and writing for his new website SpaceExplored.com We originally met at the NASA Social event for the SpaceX CRS-19 mission in December of 2019. Zac discussed his path into space from a distant interest to a full blown lifestyle after experiencing his first rocket launch (like myself) at the NASA Social event in December 2019 for the SpaceX CRS-19 launch. He attended the State of NASA social, met Administrator Jim Bridenstein, saw the SLS Core Stage on the test stand, and then watched CRS-20 and Starlink 6 launch in person. - I think he's got the space-bug! Zac and I could have talked about space for another 2 or three hours, and we will be talking again around the May 27 Crew Launch from Kennedy Space Center. But we close out this episode discussing where NASA history and future, as well as some thought towards space tourism and the commercialization of the Moon, and what that means with the current administration in charge. FOLLOW ZAC HERE! 9to5mac.com spaceexplored.com Twitter: @apollozac Instagram: @apollozac

Welcome to another installment of the People of Science where we breakdown the common misconception of what someone in science is like. This week we were honored to have Georgia, a soon-to-be 3 time intern at NASA and cosplayer. We originally met at the NASA Social event for the SpaceX CRS-19 mission in December of 2019. Georgia shared her science background growing up, which led her to eventually interning at NASA twice, and was recently accepted for her third! (CONGRATS!). She graciously shares her tips for getting an internship at NASA, her official four-pronged approach (make sure to listen! It's great advice) Then we discuss her passion outside of science - cosplay. Georgia explains what got her into it and how she makes her own armor and weapons to make her cosplay a reality! You can follow along on instagram @wezrez and @wezrezcosplay on twitter and youtube! https://www.instagram.com/wezrez https://twitter.com/wezrezcosplay https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8exjiuX9LK-zJLbqmLnb7Q

Welcome to another installment of the People of Science where we breakdown the common misconception of what someone in science is like. This time, we have a very special guest - Ozan Varol, the author of the new book 'Think like a Rocket Scientist', available right now on Amazon and wherever else you can find books (rocketsciencebook.com to make it easy for you to find everywhere) Ozan draws from the most important lessons he learned from his previous profession as a rocket scientist and comes up with a unique playbook for all workplaces. I personally had an amazing time talking with him, as I found so many parallels with him based on his experience as a person of science. I HIGHLY recommend you listen to this episode, and of course, read his book. There are so many lessons that Ozan does a great job of expressing in our interview and in the book. If you are a fan of this podcast you WILL be a fan of this book. It's also an easy read - which is saying something considering its a book about how to think like a rocket scientist. A big thanks to the folks at BroadsidePR for getting me in touch and reaching out! Hope you enjoy!

We're discussing the Balance this week and having to taste our own medicine when it comes to how science and reality work. There's been a lot of talk on this podcast of the balance between theory and practice - specifically NASA and SpaceX. How their varying approaches can be wildy different...but can complement each other perfectly for the future of human space travel. This past month in response to 3D printing against coronavirus - we had to experience that dynamic first-hand. I had to personally draw the line of where perfection goes too far and when 'good enough' is in fact, good enough. We've been in the search for the best (and wanted) option for our heroes on the front lines of this pandemic. There's such a massive influx of people who want to help 3D print masks & faceshields and so little progress in finding the 'perfect' solution. It's tough - no one wants to give a solution that doesn't help people. But, people need a solution - fast. Supplies are low, healthcare is stretched thin, and the science for a cure can't move fast enough... This week, I discuss the challenges I faced in making that choice and WOW do I have a much greater appreciation for the balance of the Space Industry. From the decisions NASA has to make to make sure human lives are safe when traveling to space to how fast SpaceX is able to progress and solve problems, given virtually the same conditions as every other space company that's tried to do the same. You can follow along on our 3D printing adventure to donate PPE to our local front line heroes of the pandemic at our project blog on ag3d-printing.com, as well as our instagram @ag3dprinting

I've got a few thoughts to share this week on how a 9 month trip to Mars would compare to our current pandemic lockdown situation. There are some similarities and alot of differences. But I've seen a lot of my fellow space peeps talking about the comparison, so let's think it out! What would you rather do - A 9 month trip to Mars or a never-ending date for coronavirus lockdown? And if you did do a trip to Mars - what would be your ESSENTIAL need for the trip? What about your lockdown has taught you about what's needed to keep you sane and productive on that brutal 9 month trip? We'd love to know! email: [email protected] facebook: Today In Space Podcast page instagram: @todayinspacepod & @ag3dprinting tiktok: @todayinspace Check out how we're using 3D printing to help against the coronavirus and provide PPE to our local community heroes on the front lines. Follow @ag3dprinting on instagram or click here to see our updated blog post and see how you can help

Welcome to our segment called 'People of Science' where we breakdown the common misconception of what someone in 'science' is like. This time we're going into science-fiction, which plays a MAJOR role in telling the story of science to the masses. It's also a huge factor in why so many people get into science. I know it was for me... This week it was an honor to have Mick from theSceneSnobs.com on the show to discuss his passion for space and science fiction. We talked about his origins on what got him into podcasting, and of course we dove DEEP into sci-fi classics like Star Trek, Star Wars, and our thoughts on the new 'Picard' series that just wrapped up Season 1. FYI there are a lot of spoilers in the second half of this episode, but it was a great talk and I hope you enjoy! In life we make connections with people (more so in a life without pandemic) and I am very happy that I met Mary the Mommy on the NASAsocial trip for CRS-19. Which also lead to me meeting and talking to Mick. While quarantine and coronavirus lockdown is upon us - make the most of it! We're taking our own advice/medicine here on the podcast. And I'm very glad I did. Look forward to more of these while (at the moment) we will be in quarantine for the entirety of April. It may not be face to face, but its human connection.

First off - we hope you are well. Wishing you all the best in the coming weeks to months of our 'new normal'. Talking a little about how I've handled the past week...which feels like a month. Sharing some things that have worked for me in the hopes it helps even one person for the better. A big theme of this week is that when reality gets f&#ked up science can help, but it takes time for 'good' science to happen. Lot's of exciting stuff to discuss from out lab AG3D Printing. Found a purpose to help create an option to help our front line heroes - Doctors, nurses, emts, special needs and residential staff, fire safety, police, restaurants, grocery stores, liquor stores. Very humbled and honored to be a part of the big innovation movement growing between healthcare and makers of all kinds. So many people looking to help and we're starting to see the focus of the needs from healthcare. More to update on next episode - follow along @ag3dprinting on instagram! If you find yourself looking for an expert on self-isolation - we rediscovered that Astronauts have PLENTY of experience in an environment that is harsh to life and how to thrive and be productive. This week we're discussing one of my favorite Astronauts Chris Hadfield of the Canadian Space Agency. He has 2 min on some really simple and great advice on self-isolation. Be well, take care - wash your hands - and live long and prosper my friends.... The tweet from Leonard Nimoy that helped me quit smoking https://twitter.com/TheRealNimoy/status/510817747530293248?s=20 My go-to 10-minute meditation video https://youtu.be/6p_yaNFSYao WeebsnWeights on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/weebsnweights WeebsnWeights podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/519N565fUiPsaQS9cN23L7?si=QqRac2wbQASr0M7JyWfbLQ History of Biology https://bitesizebio.com/166/history-of-cell-biology/ Leeuwenhoek - discovery of bacterial life https://youtu.be/BN2-n04CCcI The Microscope - created in 1590 https://www.livescience.com/39649-who-invented-the-microscope.html The Telescope - invented in 1608 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_the_telescope US Patent Office - 1889 "Everything that can be invented has been invented" https://medium.com/swlh/everything-that-can-be-invented-has-been-invented-49c4376f548b The History of the Airplane in the US - Wright Brothers https://airandspace.si.edu/exhibitions/wright-brothers/online/age/1910/military.cfm/ https://www.britannica.com/technology/military-aircraft 3D printing helping Italian hospital treat patients https://www.fabbaloo.com/blog/2020/3/16/3d-printing-helps-save-patients-during-virus-crisis-and-you-should-too?rq=ventilator AG3D-printing.com to follow along on our adventure to help in our own small way http://www.woodworkinghistory.com/national_homeworkshop_guild_1933.htm https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2020-03-24/spacex-coronavirus

We're back in Boston from our trip to San Diego - what a time to travel...No symptoms to be concerned of yet. I am alive, and have some stories about my adventure. I talk about the strange world we live in and my thoughts as a scientist. There's some talk about SpaceX and their Starlink 5 mission and we share our 10 Binge-worth Space Movie list (created in part by YOU the listeners!). And we explore the idea of how the Coronavirus may affect the Space Industry in the near future... We again are asking YOU the listeners what we can do for you - what are you looking for from Today In Space as we all enter the social distancing period. We'll all be spending ALOT of time in the near future on our phones and computers - so hit us up with how we can help in these strange, strange times. Be well - stay safe and healthy. Wash your hands, cover your mouth, and Live Long and Prosper my friends... Starlink 5 Launch for SpaceX https://spaceflightnow.com/2020/03/13/falcon-9-starlink-5-mission-status-center/ NASA, SpaceX to launch First Crew to Station Since 2011 https://mobile.twitter.com/SpaceX/status/1240414357952983040?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf 3D printed Baby Yoda by AG3D Printing: Part 1: https://vm.tiktok.com/pKdUcG/ Part 2: https://vm.tiktok.com/pK6K7G/ Part 3: https://vm.tiktok.com/pKN9H2/ Ten Binge-Worthy Space Movies by our listeners: https://www.instagram.com/p/B94bxrRnOxF/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet

This week Today In Space is on-the-road in San Diego, California. Yes, that means we dared to travel with the insanity of the COVID-19 mania. I share my thoughts and observations traveling from Boston to San Diego and how this has affected things. And of course, my thoughts on how a scientific mindset can help reduce anxiety and hysteria given the situation. It's not the end of the world, but things are weird for sure. And they've just begun in the US. On a lighter note - we have lot's of SpaceX news to share (links for more info below). From Starship updates to Demo2 news, as well as a few other exciting topics - SpaceX is on the move and making progress. Live long and prosper my friends - and don't forget to wash your hands! Official Spotify Playlist of the Podcast is now up! The Space Mix https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5VOVEhz32C0efPE1KEMCGY?si=iGH58OoqQditCvcAXqUK4w Make sure to give it a like and share with others! - send us any requests to add to the playlist! @todayinspacepod on instagram or email us at [email protected] SpaceX raised $500 million dollars in new funding, doubling Elon Musk's original goal: https://www.cnbc.com/2020/03/09/spacex-raising-500-million-in-new-funding-for-elon-musks-company.html?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf SpaceX on track to launch first NASA astronauts in May [2020], according to Gwynne Shotwell (SpaceX President & COO): https://www.cnbc.com/2020/03/10/spacex-aiming-for-may-astronaut-launch-will-reuse-crew-dragon.html Update on SpaceX's Starship SN2 - initial testing: https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1237087558376599554?s=12 Falcon 9 B1035 on debuts on display at Space Center Houston: http://www.collectspace.com/news/news-031220a-spacex-falcon9-space-center-houston.html?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf NASA 'Artemis' collab with Lindsey Stirling https://youtu.be/h0oclM1Yw2A

To start of March of 2020, we are going to discuss the Balance. The balance of life as a human being, science, and making human life interplanetary. In all three of these, failure plays a major role. When you view failure through the right lens, things can change for you. In this episode, we discuss how I had a reminder of how failure can be viewed to make you better, if you can only separate yourself from the emotion of it. Our latest attempt at 3D printing the Mandalorian Helmet didn't have the results we wanted, but it reminded me failure is part of the journey. It's also something SpaceX has figured out as a way to develop space technology more rapidly than ever before, like the Starship and Falcon 9. 3D Printing Organs: https://singularityhub.com/2019/05/07/new-progress-in-the-biggest-challenge-with-3d-printed-organs/ 3D Printing Houses: https://youtu.be/gVUlbpZS0Rc Made In Space - ISS First 3D print in Space: https://madeinspace.us/capabilities-and-technology/additive-manufacturing-facility/ Footage of SN1 anomaly by SPadre: https://youtu.be/GenS0_BvGPU Progress of Mandalorian helmet: Part 1: https://vm.tiktok.com/gP3Hv6/ Part 2: https://vm.tiktok.com/g5Bf2V/ (it went viral!) Part 3: https://vm.tiktok.com/g5kGA5/ Part 4: https://vm.tiktok.com/g5eJu8/ (36 hours in...disaster strikes)

Welcome to the Commercial Crew Review on Today In Space, where once a month we review the latest with SpaceX and Boeing as they continue to develop NASA's next options to send American Astronauts from American soil once again. We're closing out February with a Commercial Crew Review. Spacex and Boeing had lots going on with #crewdragon getting ready for #demo2 (their first human crewed mission) and CST100 Starliner updates from the independent review of the latest robotic test flight. Get caught up by listening to our last Commercial Crew Review on episode TIS182 on your favorite podcast app: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3EK84gfpb4O6onN2ijp58L?si=kSS8XMQeTmyJeIvB09tECQ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/today-in-space/id943279351?i=1000463449337 Watch on our Youtube Channel: https://youtu.be/UipMBuO2Tnk Links from this episode: SpaceX related: https://www.engadget.com/2020/01/19/spacex-crew-dragon-astronaut-launch-second-quarter/ https://www.floridatoday.com/story/tech/science/space/2020/02/13/as-spacex-crew-dragon-departs-for-cape-canaveral-florida-launch-timeframe-comes-into-focus/4749218002/ NASA Teleconference with Boeing Starliner Team - Update on IRT: https://youtu.be/hxQ_ZV26E04 Official Updates on Boeing's CST100 Starliner https://starlinerupdates.com

Audio issues resolved - we're back for another episode to run a thought experiment on the idea of 'why a space force is necessary'. With the Space Force being created as the 6th branch of the US military, there's been a lot of jokes (I've laughed at a few). But the Space Force could very easily become a much larger part in humanities day to day. There are lots of possibilities - a Space Arms Race to a technological transformation that brings human expansion to Lunar and Martian colonies. I've been noticing a trend lately that has the recipe for major change and progress...let's hope it's in the best interest for all of us. Starship Update - Nosecone https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1230276876930863105 Starlink 4 launched - Falcon 9 B1056.4 didn't land RIPhttps://youtu.be/8xeX62mLcf8 USSF Enterprise SATCOMhttps://www.spaceforce.mil/News/Article/2087406/ussf-signs-vision-for-single-integrated-satellite-communications-enterprise Article - Why having a space force is necessary - Imprimishttps://imprimis.hillsdale.edu/urgent-need-united-states-space-force/ TIME Article - Strange Russian Spacecraft Shadowing U.S. Spy Satellite, General Says https://time.com/5779315/russian-spacecraft-spy-satellite-space-force/ Today in Space is funded in part by ag3d-printing.com, our 3D printing lab. Interested in what we're making? Check out our instagram @AG3Dprinting. Reach out if you need something 3D printed! We're here to help

On this episode, I break down some of the major space news that happened since the last episode. We're bringing Orbital News into 2020 on some major rocket fuel! Astronaut Christina Koch returns to earth after record breaking time in space https://www.americaspace.com/2020/02/06/christina-koch-returns-to-earth-after-longest-ever-spaceflight-by-a-woman/ https://www.space.com/record-breaking-astronaut-christina-koch-female-space-records.html Solar Orbiter launches aboard the ULA's Atlas V rocket on its way to capture the Sun's poles for the first time https://www.nasa.gov/press-release/solar-orbiter-launch-takes-solar-science-to-new-heights Voyager 2 Is back online after some troubleshooting from Earth, 11.5 billion miles away http://www.todayinspace.net/podcast/spacex-amp-boeing-make-progress-voyager-2s-interstellar-research-tis171/2019/11/7 What caused the problem and how did they fix it? https://voyager.jpl.nasa.gov/news/details.php?article_id=117 https://www.inverse.com/science/nasa-brings-voyager-2-fully-back-online-11.5-billion-miles-from-earth State of NASA - Jim Bridenstein has helped aquire $25 billion dollars for NASA FY2021 3 min breakdown: https://youtu.be/Iy5uN7xf0dAFull Address https://youtu.be/S7TrnpELPXw Full Broadcast NASA Statement https://www.nasa.gov/press-release/nasa-administrator-statement-on-moon-to-mars-initiative-fy-2021-budget Science Mag Article (misleading) https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2020/02/trump-s-new-budget-cuts-all-favored-few-science-programs?utm_campaign=news_daily_2020-02-11&et_rid=607737199&et_cid=3203643 Christopher Becke tweet Planetary Society Breakdown of NASA Budget (great source!) https://www.planetary.org/get-involved/be-a-space-advocate/become-an-expert/fy2021-nasa-budget.html

There's a lot covered on this podcast - from the latest bill proposed for NASA's long term goals, to changing my life around my food allergies...it's all about balance. I may have found a balance to living a happy life with those allergies, but NASA has not found a balance to surviving it's relationship with politics. Unfortunate and the ultimate uncontrollable variable in the equation for success with NASA. I have some ideas (some new, some old and now reinforced) on how NASA can strategically place itself in a good position to be resistant to the distracting variable of political interest and influence on our collective long term space progress. "House Introduces NASA Authorization Bill that Emphasizes Mars over Moon" SpaceNews.com (Jeff Foust) https://spacenews.com/house-introduces-nasa-authorization-bill-that-emphasizes-mars-over-moon/ Bill H.R. 5666 - NASA Authorization Bill https://science.house.gov/imo/media/doc/NASA_AUTH_01_xml.pdf

Welcome to our newly revamped segment for 2020 called the People of Science where we breakdown the common misconception of what someone in science is like. Let's be honest, when I say that someone is a person of science, or a scientist what do you think of? Probably someone in a lab coat, maybe holding a beaker of some neon colored liquid. Maybe safety glasses on, if you're lucky? On this week's episode - we're talking about Astronomer and Astrophysicist Vera Rubin who is responsible for the discovery of Dark Matter Haloes which expands our search to understanding the mystery of 'dark matter'. Learn a bit about the life and person behind the scientist on this week's episode. Vera Rubin's voice was done by Sara. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/what-is-a-neutrino/ https://www.space.com/vera-rubin.html?utm_campaign=meetedgar&utm_medium=social&utm_source=meetedgar.com Neil DeGrasse Tyson on Dark Matter https://youtu.be/lr-DB3Z_5_c Preview of Vera Rubin's book Bright Galaxies, Dark Matters https://books.google.com/books/about/Bright_Galaxies_Dark_Matters.html?id=OVBUt6yrMtAC&printsec=frontcover&source=kp_read_button 'Bright Galaxies, Dark Matters' - Vera Rubin: https://amzn.to/2u6oBfJ 'Astrophysics for people in a hurry' by Neil DeGrasse Tyson https://amzn.to/2GxwOfD

Welcome to the Commercial Crew Review on Today In Space, where once a month we review the latest with SpaceX and Boeing as they continue to develop NASA's next options to send American Astronauts from American soil once again. On this episode, we're going to review the successful Crew Dragon In-Flight Abort test for SpaceX. This test was a MAJOR milestone in the commercial crew program. Crew Dragon Launch Escape Demonstration https://youtu.be/mhrkdHshb3E?t=1036 SpaceX Booster Death Fall - IFA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4soghyssxQ&t=385s Stephen Marr Image of Falcon9 Explosion from IFT https://www.facebook.com/stephen.marr.14/posts/2643781058992349 Elon Musk & NASA Discuss Successful In Flight Abort Test https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggxhLa2xJOA&feature=share https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aerodynamic_force https://www.popularmechanics.com/space/a24735688/spacex-go-searcher-rescue-ship-astronauts/ Guardian Angels https://www.acc.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/199118/guardian-angels-faq/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Falcon_9_booster_B1046#

The Bachelor...in Space? So it seems, after the latest from the first commercial investor of a SpaceX Starship, Yusaku Maezawa is now planning a romantic getaway (and accompanying dating show) to go with the #dearMoon mission. Or are they not sending artists around the moon anymore? Things are confusing, and space will be weird in the near space future. This week Alex does a thought experiment on when commercial space can go too far...send us your ideas and thoughts! [email protected] @todayinspacepod on twitter and instagram /TodayInSpacepodcast on facebook https://twitter.com/SpaceForceDoD/status/1217255506894606336 https://twitter.com/yousuck2020/status/1217662377367224320 https://mz.abema.tv/en.html P.S. - Apologies on any weird voice modulation this episode. Down a microphone and didn't notice the issue until after I recorded. Totally listenable - just sounds a little like we added a Tron filter towards the end. Working on it!

First podcast of the year meets first rocket launch of the year with SpaceX's Starlink 2 launch aboard a Falcon 9 (which attempted a landing on the droneship 'Of Course I Still Love You'). During this launch hangout we talk about the details behind the launch of 60 Starlink satellite that will be part of a constellation that will later provide affordable worldwide 5G internet coverage to all. The controversy? Unknown to seemingly everyone before launch, the reflectivity of the Starlink solar panels at certain periods of the day is ruining ground based astronomers images of the stars. I try to sift through the facts and provide a balanced point of view on this. Is SpaceX doing enough to help with this? Is this the end of Astronomy as we know it? Listen to find out! Hope you have a great week! Another episode next week - feel free to hit us up with any questions or ideas for future episodes! @todayinspacepod on twitter and instagram /TodayInSpacepodcast on Facebook @todayinspace on TikTok todayinspace.net

Getting real on this episode to talk about my personal balance as we enter the next decade and the start of a new year. Instead of celebrating all of the things I did this past year that were awesome, I usually find myself looking back at what I can improve. It's not always in the most positive mood, but I always try to focus on what I can do to make things better. This podcast has been a huge source of improvement for me and came into my life at my lowest point - right before I accomplished one of the hardest things in my life. Quitting a pack a day cigarette habit. But I really just transferred my addiction to something productive. Sometimes thats great, and sometimes the same old habits come back in other ways that don't include going outside to smoke. I've learned it's a mindset - not just a physical addiction. What I learned about my addictive mindset is if applied properly it can help me achieve my greatest goals. But it is a double edged sword and needs consistent discipline to keep in line. I talk about my own balance as I look to 2020 and of course find someway to tie it into the current state of the space industry. In this case, the commercial crew program with NASA, SpaceX, Boeing and the ULA. There's a balance to everything, from space travel to personal challenges. Identifying that it is a problem or that it needs fixing is the first step. Hope you have a wonderful New Year and wish you the best of luck! Here's to an incredible and most likely weird 2020

In the intro for this episode, we start with my thoughts on the close of 2019 and the start of 2020. There's a-lot to look forward to and reflect on. Boeing's CST-100 Starliner returns to Earth safely landing in White Sands base in New Mexico after an anomaly getting into orbit to dock with the International Space Station. I also share my thoughts on some lessons I've learned from this year, specifically perspective. How emotion can filter how we see reality. Then I intro the second part of our NASAsocial tour of the Veggie lab with Trent Smith and Dr. Gioia Massa

On this week's episode we enter NASA's Veggie Lab and hear about their plans for growing plants in space for the ISS. This work prepares us to move forward to Cislunar space and then on to a sustainable food source at scale with Lunar and Martian Colonies. Get a sneak peak at NASA's plan to be able to grow and provide a diverse yet targeted supply of crops to sustain humans traveling the next stages of the final frontier. This whole trip was amazing, and if we hadn't seen rockets in person this would be #1. Thank you NASA Social! You'll also learn how we first learned we could eat in space, what we plan to plant in space for the future, as well as our speaker Ralph Fritsche's thoughts on the Martian's depiction of growing food on Mars. Fun episode! Looking forward to a Boeing CST100 Starliner launch on Friday Dec 20th, 2019 at 06:36AM currently. Can be watched live at boeing.com/starliner. Go Commercial Crew! Have a great week space people! We'll see you right after Christmas with part two from inside the Veggie lab...

Here is another installment from the NASA social event we went to last week for the SpaceX CRS-19 Launch. This week, we have a very special tour of the VAB, or Vehicle Assembly Building in Florida. We had the best tour guide we could ever hope for, Greg Hale, who worked at the VAB during the Space Shuttle Era and had so much knowledge and stories to share that even if you are just listening I think you'll get A TON from it. I was completely baffled and honestly speechless at the VAB. The sheer magnitude of the building which was created to assemble some of the most important space technologies of all time - Saturn V and Space Shuttle. And soon to be the Space Launch System. Quite an episode. Hope you enjoy! I know I did. Such an amazing opportunity - thanks NASA Social! Models for the 3D models we used for the NASA Social: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:221799 https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1802512

After the SpaceX CRS19 launch to send the Dragon Spacecraft to the International Space Station, we had an impromptu podcast as soon as we got off the podcast with some of the remaining NASA Social peeps. Unfortunately, due to the nature of launching rockets, the launch on Wednesday was scrubbed for Thursday and some of the amazing people on this trip had to return home. But, with those remaining, we had the chance to share our reactions post-launch which is really cool considering for most of us it was our first launch! Hear what we all had to say and learn where you can follow these amazing people online! JACK PHAN @JackPhan TERESA MOON @teresamoon3 ANDREW CANTINO @tectonic orbitalindex.com ERIN VEST @swordandsnore CHRISTINA ROWLAND @stinaeroland ANDREW PRESSLEY @yoandrewp ELENA SALAZAR @elenacsalazar ZAC HALL @apollozac 9to5mac.com HALEY HARRISON @__Stellaaaar SUSAN MALLETT @sbmallett @capaerospace ANGELA DiLORETO @AngelaMDiLoreto VICTORIA HEATH @planetarynomad @victoria_heath7 CHRIS EDENS @guywithgolden guywithgolden.com KATE MORGAN @katebomb CHARLES ATKEISON @military_flight AVGEEKERY.COM MARY KIMBALL @str8outtanaptym thescenesnobs.com STEPHEN MARR @spacecoast_stve spacecoaststeve.com What I hope you take away from this is two things: 1. That ANYONE can be into space, no matter your background or interest in space. If you are even a little but intrigued by the infinite expanse of space or seeing an insanely powerful rocket launch off the Earth and into space - there's a place for you! And I highly recommend finding your way to the Space Coast or another launch site to see one for yourself. Sign up for alert for NASA Social to apply to get access to do so in the future! All you need is a social media account! 2. Your first rocket launch in person will knock your socks off. Everyone, including myself, that saw their first launch was basically speechless afterwards. There is so much about a rocket launch that you can't even grasp without feeling it. The slow increasing rumble of the rockets that crescendoes to a loud roar, shaking everything around you. The intense brightness of the rocket flames as they push the rocket out of gravity's influence and into space, which is NEVER shown in its true view in video or pictures. If you ever go to see a rocket launch in person for the first time - please reach out and let me know if you felt anything like this afterwards. A big thank you to NASA Social for selecting me for this opportunity. It was mind bending and now I'm hooked and can't wait to do another in the future. Huge thanks to everyone who jumped on the podcast and shared their reactions! So great meeting all of you including those who had to leave after the first launch scrubbed. To say I had a great time is an understatement!

Hey there Space People! Here in sunny (and warm) Florida avoiding the triple threat snow storms in Boston and getting ready for the SpaceX CRS-19 launch. Today was a nice relaxing day getting prepped for this amazing opportunity from the NASA Social program and I can't help but think back to where this all started. And I mean BACK to the origins of why I podcast. It's amazing to look back and see how the earliest memories of what I wanted to be when I was a kid has somehow manifested itself into this show and this launch coverage coming up on Wednesday. Absolutely crazy! Live Stream will be up on our Youtube Channel on Wednesday for the launch and watch for some live streaming tests tomorrow for some prelaunch coverage. HERE WE GO!!!!

On this episode, which I have recorded for a third time, covers the latest on SpaceX's Starship testing as well as some news on the costs of the Commercial Crew Program for NASA's options on sending humans into space again, without the aid of Russia and their Soyuz capsule (which costs $87 million per Astronaut). I also talk about my thoughts on WHY SpaceX is so disruptive in the Space Industry and how they make it possible to be immune to the ever-changing winds of government funding and political parties in charge. I have recorded this multiple times because so much happened on the same day of recording, we just had to scrap it and start over. With Thanksgiving coming up next week, we've got a longer episode to help tide you over until December, when I will be in Florida capturing the CRS-19 mission for SpaceX thanks to the NASAsocial program. Enjoy your holiday America! Stay safe everyone - we'll see you in December! If you'd like to learn more about the history of the Space Program get these two books! I've read both and highly recommend them. Here are some affiliate links for them - and we get a small portion from Amazon when you buy and it helps support the podcast. Chasing the Moon by Robert Stone and Alan Andres https://amzn.to/2L318l1 Failure is not an Option - by Gene Kranz https://amzn.to/33dcYPu Reference Links from this week's episode: Live footage of Starship MK1 failure courtesy of LabPadre https://twitter.com/LabPadre/status/1197278770203373569 Multiple Starships created to do A-B testing https://arstechnica.com/science/2019/05/spacex-plans-to-ab-test-its-starship-rocketship-builds/ NASA IG report for concerns and costs of commercial crew program https://oig.nasa.gov/docs/IG-20-005.pdf Elon Sending tweet from operational prototype starlink https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1186523464712146944 How many more satellites is SpaceX planning to use vs what they originally said https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/11/science/spacex-starlink-satellites.html https://techcrunch.com/2019/10/24/spacex-intends-to-offer-starlink-satellite-broadband-service-starting-in-2020/ Jack Beyers(twitter) capture of the train of starlink satellites when sun still catches them before sunset https://twitter.com/thejackbeyer/status/1194078953108987904 AMOS-6 Anomaly - TIS#097 http://www.todayinspace.net/podcast/anomaly-slc-40-falcon9-spacex-amos6-dna-space-philae?rq=TIS%23097 SpaceX & Boeing make Progress, Voyager 2's Interstellar Research | TIS#171 http://www.todayinspace.net/podcast/spacex-amp-boeing-make-progress-voyager-2s-interstellar-research-tis171/2019/11/7?rq=TIS%23171 dearMoon, SpaceX, and the BFR | Orbital News | Today In Space podcasthttps://youtu.be/EpYjUw0c6QA

On this episode I share my thoughts on an article we received from a listener (thank you Rachel!) about one of the oldest Star's in our known universe that registers as older than the universe...How is that possible? Is science not perfect? How can the magical art of science be wrong? IT'S OVER 9000??!! This brings up one of my favorite parts of science. That it is not perfect. In fact, what science does in my opinion is allow us to disseminate reality. And even then, we can only truly guess within a range of uncertainty. No, not the feeling of not knowing the answer - but scientific uncertainty. Scientific and statistical error. Always been a part of science - but we rarely talk about it, and it seems we only do when it's convenient (like when a Star can read older than the universe). And while science can produce answers with reasonable certainty and with small tolerance - when it comes to space that error can seem unimaginably large. What's the tolerance on the age of the universe at 16 billion years? Even 1% of that is MASSIVE. So my message for this week (that I hope comes through) is that it's more beneficial for humanity and science to say "I don't know and here's why" than to say "science is perfect, and there's no need to question it", even accidentally. If we can find a way to make science more real and practical and less like magic, we should do it. Article - How can a star be older than the universe? https://www.space.com/how-can-a-star-be-older-than-the-universe.html?fbclid=IwAR2IlkaiE9jsVmxXyLTRXFNqJwJ9qVsHYmYP0godKv_kkWHuwWFJHIxKU1k Article - Why Old Stars Seem to Lack Lithium https://www.universetoday.com/476/why-old-stars-seem-to-lack-lithium/ Segment of Joe Rogan's new Netflix comedy special "Strange Times" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ldJQc5mkuHU Wikipedia page for the Star Methuselah https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HD_140283 Wikipedia page on 'Methuselah' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Methuselah Bill Nye Debates Ken Ham (2014) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6kgvhG3AkI

On this week's episode we review some important progress in the Commercial Crew Program as both SpaceX and Boeing have had successful tests on their human rated spacecraft. This means the rest of this year will be busy with more testing of the Crew Dragon and CST-100 Starliner. We also review the general details on what Voyager 2 has found since it exited the Heliosphere of our Sun and entered interstellar space (not all of it is what we expected). Boeing's CST-100 Starliner Pad Abort Test https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7ZoAZuTWh0 Initial NASA Statement about success of CST-100 Test https://twitter.com/ChrisG_NSF/status/1191380326871977989 ULA Atlas V LVOS for Boeing Starliner https://twitter.com/torybruno/status/1191495218044055553 Interview with Starliner Crew after first test (Astronaut Mike Fincke) https://twitter.com/Commercial_Crew/status/1191363439333122050 SpaceX Multi Parachute (MK3) Dragon Test https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1191475073758064640 Commercial Crew Development (wikipedia) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commercial_Crew_Development All newly released Voyager 2 papers https://www.nature.com/articles/s41550-019-0942-5 Voyager 2 Results from Interstellar Space https://www.space.com/nasa-voyager-2-interstellar-space-mysteries.html?fbclid=IwAR0GKlelptj-rfIohJY3wkG-nVAU2uIOosFKTyZhRVTokcxGAlLkgbbyo58

Happy Halloween! This week was a really crazy week and pushed me mentally. But I managed to get another podcast out and accomplish a lot with so many other things going on. This is life. But I wanted to take some time to talk about what helps me get all of this done, between the podcast and AG3D printing. It's the iterative mindset. Setting yourself up to take action and learn in the process. So much of my early 20's was focused on learning everything before taking action. While I may be turning 30 soon and certainly don't feel like I have things "figured out", it's hard not to take a step back and reflect on the progress I HAVE made. Enjoy some rambling about the iterative mindset and how I expand that thought to discuss SpaceX's plans to land a Starship on the Moon by 2022. If you want to see how I made the 3D printed Iron Man Wearable Arc Reactor - here's a 3.5min time-lapse video of the whole process: https://youtu.be/fmwzp5fW4YE SpaceX President and COO Gwynne Shotwell on SpaceX timeline for Starship mission to the moon by 2022 https://www.cnbc.com/2019/10/27/spacex-president-we-will-land-starship-on-moon-before-2022.html SpaceX to build cities on the Moon and Mars https://www.reddit.com/r/MarsSociety/comments/dli3dz/spacex_to_build_cities_on_mars_and_moon_lead/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf

In this episode we cover some orbital news on the historic first all woman spacewalk with Astronauts Christina Koch and Jessica Meir. Learn about what they accomplished on their spacewalk on the ISS, as well as a background on each Astronaut. I share my thoughts on why we don't cover ISS operations regularly on the podcast. When you've gone to school for Aerospace engineering and they retire the Space Shuttle program before you graduate, you tend to be a little cautious about what's happening today in space. I'm focused on what our next step is, as insurance, to make sure the pendulum of politics and goals for NASA don't leave us without a human presence in space. Still love the Space Station though - just have to say that out loud lol. Have a great week! Spread love - Spread Science! https://www.nasa.gov/astronauts/biographies/christina-hammock-koch/biography https://www.nasa.gov/astronauts/biographies/jessica-u-meir/biography Short preview of all female spacewalk https://youtu.be/cNnvYACgwrE Full Broadcast of space walk https://youtu.be/Iji5hTQ3CUo Space station blog https://blogs.nasa.gov/spacestation/ Article about the first all female spacewalk that was cancelled from spacesuit that didn't fit https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/25/science/female-spacewalk-canceled.html ESA Bartolomeo https://directory.eoportal.org/web/eoportal/satellite-missions/i/iss-bartolomeo 3/25/2019 NASA cancels first all female spacewalk (ISS Blog post) https://www.nasa.gov/press-release/nasa-updates-spacewalk-assignments-announces-final-preview-briefing

This week it's time to discuss the "Balance" in the Space Industry once again as NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstein visited SpaceX HQ in Hawthorne, California to get an update on the progress for the Commercial Crew Program. It's the belief of this podcast that our best chance for a fantastic future in space to happen is if there is a balance between how NASA and SpaceX operate. If they can learn from each other to create a leading space industry that has deep standards and knowledge, but can design and iterate quickly with reusable spacecraft and rockets - we may see the first woman and next man on the moon in 2024 for Artemis, including boots on the surface of Mars before 2030. Have a great week! Spread Love - Spread Science Jim Bridenstein tweet https://twitter.com/JimBridenstine/status/1177711106300747777?s=20 Tim Dodd Interview w/ NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstein in SpaceX HQ https://youtu.be/TU_vOt3wSDg Jim Bridenstein at SpaceX HQ https://youtu.be/DaJ0n0j-UB8 SpaceX Starship Launch Animation https://youtu.be/C8JyvzU0CXU Want to learn more about the latest from the Starship Update? (TIS#167) https://youtu.be/JRJDdOVmgbs

Finally my voice is back from this cold I've had, and I'm well enough to cover the SpaceX Starship update from Elon Musk this past week. While I highly recommend listening to the update yourself (link below), I've broken down some key concepts that I think we should all take away from the current state of Starship. There's lots of work to be done and technology to develop. But, there's also some incredible things that Starship can achieve that no other spacecraft in existence can accomplish. The biggest concept we review this week is about orbital refueling and maxing out your mission's Delta V. Starship could be ahead of its time and allow an expanded mission capable of launching from Earth and to the Moon (and back) on a full tank of fuel, from orbit. We'll explain WHY that's important for space travel. Have a great week! Spread Love - Spread Science Starship Update - SpaceX https://youtu.be/sOpMrVnjYeY Tim Dodd Interview w Elon Musk after Starship Update https://youtu.be/cIQ36Kt7UVg Friction Stir Welding https://youtu.be/WVxFu5HR98E?t=53 SpaceX gets $3 million to develop orbital refueling technology https://www.bizjournals.com/losangeles/news/2019/10/02/spacex-nabs-3-million-to-work-on-nasas-plan-to-get.html

Hey there Space People! Back this week for another podcast - it's been a busy week but I managed to pull one together amid the chaos! This episode is more off the cuff and me doing some Space Commentary on the Area 51 raid, my thoughts on Bob Lazar and his Joe Rogan Experience interview and the Netflix Documentary "Bob Lazar: UFOs and Flying Saucers". But to start, I wanted to talk about what the state of space politics is not even a month after the Space Command report. I'll give you a clue - I don't think it can compete with the demand of space progress for commercial and military applications. More exciting stuff to cover from SpaceX on next weeks episode... Have a great week! Spread Love - Spread Science Raptor Engines installed on Starship - Elon Musk tweet https://twitter.com/TodayInSpacepod/status/1177363106542100485?s=20 Starship Updates of Assembly (@BocaChicaGal on Twitter) https://twitter.com/BocaChicaGal Updates on the State of Space Politics (@SciGuySpace) https://twitter.com/SciGuySpace Senate Bill offers $22.75 Billion for NASA in 2020 https://spacenews.com/senate-bill-offers-22-75-billion-for-nasa-in-2020/ Joe Rogan Experience - Interview with Bob Lazar https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEWz4SXfyCQ

ABOUT THE EPISODE: The report from Air Force Space Command came across my space radar this week, both online and in person which is usually a good indication we should talk about it here on the podcast. I sat down, read the report, and now I have some thoughts to share. Since there's a solid shot you will never take the time to actually read this report - sit back, buckle up, and get ready as we explain the 8 possible space futures according to the US Space Command that are based on the axis of Space Power: Life in Space, Money in Space, and Allied Leadership. Let's begin... Future of Space 2060: Air Force Space Command Report: https://www.afspc.af.mil/Portals/3/Future%20of%20Space%202060%20(5%20Sep).pdf?ver=2019-09-09-144648-380 Have a great week - don't forget to reach out if you have any questions or want a topic covered on the podcast! audibletrial.com/todayinspace for a free audiobook. Follow us @todayinspacepod on Instagram and Twitter for more space and science Follow us @ag3dprinting on Instagram and Twitter to learn about 3D printing! Facebook Page /TodayInSpacePodcast todayinspace.net

I'm back from Amsterdam and we have lots to talk about! The Chandrayaan-2 mission attempted to land on the surface of the moon but complications arose. We update you on the latest with the mission and will continue to monitor as things continue. Then we close out talking about the importance of understanding that failure is only part of the journey. The Chandrayaan-2 mission showed us a great example of how to support each other in the face of adversity. Updates on the Chandrayaan-2 Landing https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.firstpost.com/tech/science/chandrayaan-2-can-isro-get-the-silent-possibly-broken-vikram-lander-on-the-moon-to-talk-7320881.html/amp https://www.google.com/amp/s/m.economictimes.com/news/science/chandrayaan-lander-vikram-not-broken-lying-in-a-tilted-position-isro-official/amp_articleshow/71046231.cms https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/isro-releases-latest-photos-of-moon-craters-taken-by-chandrayaan-2/story-6WKsbxDO96UdLmtQ97v7uN.html How to Pronounce the name of the ISRO Rover https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4CWTzVB3RTE Hope you have a great week - don't forget to reach out if you have any questions or want a topic covered on the podcast! audibletrial.com/todayinspace for a free audiobook. Follow us @todayinspacepod on Instagram and Twitter for more space and science Follow us @ag3dprinting on Instagram and Twitter to learn about 3D printing! Facebook Page /TodayInSpacePodcast todayinspace.net

In this episode, we cover some Orbital News to cover what's new in the Space Industry. SpaceX just returned their Dragon Capsule from CRS-18 safely, the United Launch Alliance (ULA) had their last launch of the Delta IV Medium rocket and we discuss it's replacement, the Vulcan Centaur Booster. There's also some insight into a potential option for the Lunar Gateway thanks to a tweet from Eric Berger. Then we go over my thoughts on aliens for the first time in a segment dedicated to the topic. I also share my thoughts on the microbiome and it's role in our lives, including the mystery of who came first - humans or the microbiome? Who was the first alien to the planet? A fun episode to put together - hope you enjoy! Hope you have a great week - don't forget to reach out if you have any questions or want a topic covered on the podcast! https://www.space.com/spacex-dragon-crs-18-returns-to-earth.html Last ULA Launch of Delta IV Medium Booster: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0AgiyxDoXtE More info on Vulcan Centaur https://www.ulalaunch.com/rockets/vulcan-centaur Voting for new ULA Rocket - https://www.universetoday.com/119555/you-can-vote-to-name-americas-new-rocket-from-ula/ Leonard Nimoys passing https://apple.news/AJkfcUe95SPSb7qDSmlgj4Q https://apple.news/A9mTE__tdNd2QhoE9JxtFmg Eric Berger's tweet about Sierra Nevada' Corps Lunar Gateway prototype: More great info to talk about in the tweet chain https://twitter.com/sciguyspace/status/1164184942978502656?s=21 audibletrial.com/todayinspace for a free audiobook. This week's recommendation: Chasing the Moon by Alan Andres and Robert Stone Follow us @todayinspacepod on Instagram and Twitter for more space and science Follow us @ag3dprinting on Instagram and Twitter to learn about 3D printing! Facebook Page /TodayInSpacePodcast todayinspace.net