Today In Space (Alex G. Orphanos)
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| 31 Dec 2019 | New Year 2020 - Finding Balance with the mind of an addict TIS179 | 00:15:14 | |
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! | |||
| 07 Sep 2021 | Inspiration, 3D printing, and the double-edged sword of Work-Stacking | TIS#252 | 00:25:51 | |
We're back after an episode-light August and ALOT of 3D printing with AG3D to talk about the double-edged sword of work-stacking. A technique I learned from a toolmaker in my days working in injection molding and by researching how a certain South African human is able to do so much with their companies in rockets, electric cars, AI, satellite internet, tunneling, neural interfaces and more... It's a powerful tool but WOW can you overload yourself. So we'll be talking about that a little more in depth, as well as covering the latest with Astra, Firefly, Starship and of course the upcoming Inspiration 4 mission. Thanks for joining us - LLAP Astra's 'Hover' Launch https://www.space.com/astra-launch-company-public-nasdaq https://twitter.com/djsnm/status/1431747444258213889?s=21 (https://twitter.com/tgmetsfan98/status/1431880547924537348?s=21 Firefly's mostly good test flight of Alpha: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aNgJSbWi_B4 https://spacenews.com/firefly-alpha-failure-blamed-on-premature-engine-shutdown/ Just the video of the test flight (from Firefly) https://youtu.be/qFjoPw0CfAU Inspiration 4 https://inspiration4.com/press/inspiration4-go-for-first-all-civilian-orbital-mission 00:00 Introduction & checking in | |||
| 30 Nov 2023 | LESS Space Debris with Flexible Solar Panels | Ascent Solar Technologies CEO Paul Warley | People of Space | 00:49:24 | |
Space Debris - a problem that continues to exponentially grow as more and more payloads are sent to Earth orbit every day. Old satellites, or ones without fuel or power, essentially become a giant piece of trash that orbits uncontrolled with the “traffic” of low earth orbit. Now, with companies beginning to be hit with government fines over leaving debris in space - what can be done to prevent or reduce the potential and real space debris? SOURCES: https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-66993647 https://jalopnik.com/faa-says-starlink-satellites-could-kill-people-spacex-1850929346 www.ascentsolar.com -------------------------- Here's to building a fantastic future - and continued progress in Space (and humanity)! Spread Love, Spread Science We'd like to thank our sponsors:
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| 21 Apr 2022 | NASA Artemis 1 Delays, SpaceX Crew-4 Launch, & my JWST Q on Twitter Spaces | 00:40:55 | |
This week we have much to discuss about all things space! - NASA's Crew 4 launches to the ISS on a SpaceX Falcon9 & Crew Dragon NET April 23 5:26AM ET https://www.nasa.gov/sites/default/files/atoms/files/crew-4_mission_overview.pdf https://www.nasa.gov/exploration/systems/sls/wet-dress-rehearsal-infographic.html https://www.jwst.nasa.gov/content/webbLaunch/whereIsWebb.html https://jwst.nasa.gov/content/about/innovations/cryocooler.html https://www.flickr.com/photos/nasawebbtelescope/4813321160/in/album-72157627124342395/ All this and more on this episode of the podcast! Follow us on social: How to Support the podcast: Donate at todayinspace.net | |||
| 29 Apr 2024 | NASA's 1st Crewed Starliner Mission launching May 6th! CST-100 Astronauts Suni Williams & Butch Wilmore to ISS | 00:18:00 | |
In this episode, we prepare for next week's human space launch of Boeing's Starliner, the first Crewed mission for Altas V & the CST-100 spacecraft! This is the culmination of the investment NASA & US taxpayers put into the Commercial Crew Program. Two human-rated spacecraft were given contracts to test & evenutally fly human beings to the ISS. SpaceX Crew Dragon already flies to the ISS regularly with Astronauts & supplies, and Boeing's Starliner is ready to have its first crewed mission! It's been a long road, and much controversy over the years - even beginning at the start of Commercial Crew when only two companies were chosen there was a rift that unfolded in the space industry. I share my thoughts on the whole endeavor in the hopes that we can learn something and be better off for the future. It's also a good time to contemplate how grateful we should be that the US is close to having full redundency for human launch capability to the ISS. In a world where not long ago we relied fully on Russia's Soyuz to send humans to the ISS, what would have happened if NASA and the US never invested in American Spacecraft that launch on American soil in the wake of the invasion of Ukraine? 5-10 years ago, this would have meant the end of the ISS. Let us know what YOU think! We'd love to hear from you. Email us at todayinspacepodcast@gmail.com Topics from the episode: spacecraft, boeing, space, astronauts, spacex, iss, commercial crew program, launch, humans, atlas, crew, 3d printing, orbit, soyuz, nasa SOURCES: https://www.space.com/boeing-starliner-cleared-launch-crew-flight-test https://www.space.com/news/live/boeing-starliner-oft-2-live-updates The 'Topics from the episode' above and the timestamps below for the episode were generated using AI (otter.ai) by processing the audio file. Timestamps: 00:00 Boeing's upcoming crewed flight test of the CST-100 spacecraft. 05:04 NASA's Boeing Starliner spacecraft challenging road to the ISS with Crew 11:51 NASA's new human-rated spacecraft, Boeing Starliner, and its significance for America's space program. ----------------- Here's to building a fantastic future - and continued progress in Space (and humanity)! Spread Love, Spread Science Alex G. Orphanos We'd like to thank our sponsors:
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| 20 Jul 2021 | Blue Origin to the edge of Space! The Bezos Bros, Wally Funk, and Oliver Daemen | The Balance | Today In Space#248 | 00:26:34 | |
Blue Origin is set to launch their New Shepard rocket to the edge of space with four crew members on board! Jeff Bezos and his brother, Legendary Wally Funk, and 18 year old physics student Oliver Daemen get ready to launch to the edge of space and back. I did my best to cover what I know about Blue Origin in one episode while be honest and pointing out where I am biased. Because if you didn’t already know, we’re pretty big SpaceX fans here. But that can’t stop us from talking about what Blue Origin is doing right and what I wish they would do more of! the best of luck to the crew tomorrow morning! Here’s to another first in the new space race, here’s to a safe and successful launch of New Shepard! Space Links: Blue Origin: Auction closes at 28 million for ride with Beezos brothers to Space: Wally Funk joins crew for first human flight of Blue Origin: Oliver Daemen joins crew for trip to the edge of space! Inspiration4 team training before orbital launch into space | |||
| 28 May 2020 | Launch Hangout for SpaceX Demo-2 SCRUBBED #LaunchAmerica - 2nd Attempt Saturday | TIS#201 | 00:56:53 | |
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. | |||
| 14 May 2020 | Advice on WFH and how digital media can help science w Elena Salazar | Digital Marketer & NASA Social Alumni | TIS#199 | 00:48:18 | |
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. | |||
| 17 Oct 2018 | #dearMoon, SpaceX, and the BFR | Orbital News | 00:10:13 | |
In this episode of Orbital News, we review the recent (Sept 17, 2018) SpaceX announcement of the first person and to purchase a BFR orbital trip around the Moon. We’ll overview some key aspects of the mission, including a project called #dearMoon. SOURCES: #dearMoon video: Full SpaceX Webcast announcement: For more on the BFR, #dearMoon, and making life interplanetary: This episode is sponsored by Audible! Get your first free audiobook and free trial by heading over to audibletrial.com/todayinspace to get started today. | |||
| 29 Oct 2024 | A Practical Guide to AI Tools | How They Enable My Creativity & Help Me Be More Human | 00:35:28 | |
Welcome to another episode of the podcast! On this episode, I'm sharing my thoughts on AI. Specifically, the tools I actually use with some practical-use metrics to show how it's helping me (the individual) do more and spend more time in my creative zone and less time doing things I dont like. I also share my thoughts on AI, and some fundamental beliefs I use to guide my adoption of it. The idea of this episode to give you some real world examples of how AI benefits me, in the hopes it helps you look at AI as a tool and not the enemy. Then I'll close out with my how I think people should use it and when NOT to use AI. At the end, I share thoughts on how AI could be used in Space to help humanity travel the final frontier Keywords: AI tools, creativity enablement, AI metrics, AI future, AI understanding, AI benefits, AI challenges, AI productivity, AI transcription, AI editing, AI brainstorming, AI cost-benefit, AI integration, AI limitations, AI potential Timestamps: -------------------------- Here's to building a fantastic future - and continued progress in Space (and humanity)! Spread Love, Spread Science Alex G. Orphanos We'd like to thank our sponsors: Magic Mind Follow us: @todayinspacepod on Instagram/Twitter Support the podcast: Support the Podcast 🎉MAGIC MIND We have a limited offer you can use now that gets you up to 48% off your 1st subscription or 20% off one time purchases with code TODAY20 at checkout #space #rocket #podcast #people #spacex #moon #science #3dprinting #nasa #tothemoon #spacetravel #spaceexploration #spacecraft #technology #aerospace #spacetechnology #engineer #stem #lunar #3dprinting #create #astronaut #spacestation #ai #aidiscussion #aitools #aitoolsforvideoediting #aitools2024 | |||
| 18 May 2023 | Thoughts from an Engineer: A Notebook, Anxiety, and Community | Notes for Mental Health Awareness Month | 00:25:26 | |
On this episode, we spend some time talking about Mental Health and a period when it felt like chaos was all around - graduating from college with my Aerospace Engineering Degree. It was the best of times, it was the worst of times...but I learned alot! One might say this period was where I first learned I could have control over my own mind if I put the work in. A little story time about one of the lowest periods of my life, and how human connections helped me get out of a serious rut. The reason I share this is to hopefully start the conversation and help one person get a little bit closer to healing or asking for help. Let us know what you think, and if you have any tools you use to manage your own mental health! Big Quesions/Thoughts for this episode:
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| 07 Oct 2018 | People of Science: Brian Stofiel - Part 2 | Today In Space | 00:58:54 | |
In this episode, we had an interview with Brian Stofiel of Stofiel Aerospace - an aerospace company looking to revolutionize how business can enter the space industry with their 3D printed rocket technology. In part 2 Brian and Alex discuss some space topics, including:
These 'People of Science' episodes will be interviews with the human beings who are involved in all walks of science. We're looking to connect the logic of science with the passion of the people doing it, in the hopes it may influence the next great scientist. If you have a suggestion for our next guest please email us at todayinspacepodcast@gmail.com | |||
| 21 May 2020 | Astronomy, Art, and Business with Juleah Kaliski |People of Science |Today In Space #200 | 01:11:55 | |
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. 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. | |||
| 21 Feb 2018 | Star Wars In Review with Erin and John | TIS#127 | 01:27:36 | |
WWW.TODAYINSPACE.NET OPINION | SPOILER ALERT! In this episode (#127), Alex is joined by his friends (Erin & John) to review not only 'The Last Jedi', but the entire Star Wars movie series. The three of them rank all nine Star Wars movies (which includes Rogue One) and they share their thoughts, opinions, and fan theories. Join the discussion and leave your thoughts in the comments below! SPACE LINKS: Facts about the different Star Wars Logos 3D Printed Lightsaber Design Credits: Both lightsaber's were 3D printed by AG3D Printing, Today In Space's manufacturing company! You can follow us on Instagram @ag3dprinting Want to learn more about 3D Printing or need to get something 3D Printed? Head over to www.ag3d-printing.com to learn more and get a free 3D Printing quote today! | |||
| 21 Nov 2016 | TIS#108 GOES-R, Peggy Whitson and Retraction | 00:41:27 | |
HAPPY THANKSGIVING! On this week's episode, Alex covers the launch of Expedition 50, Astronaut Peggy Whitson, and the launch of the GOES-R Satellite. Enjoy! This Podcast is brought to you by AG3D Printing:Got a school project? Idea? | |||
| 02 Dec 2021 | Jordan Noone | Space "Beyond Launch", Deep Tech, and Embedded Ventures | People of Science | 01:16:25 | |
This week we are joined by Jordan Noone for an episode of People of Science. Jordan is currently the Co-Founder, CTO/Partner of Embedded Ventures, dubbed the "skunkworks of deep tech venture capitol" is investing in companies and technologies for space "beyond launch". There's so much focus on the rockets, but the whole reason we have rockets is to send payloads into space. If we solve the cost problem of going to space with reusability, then what comes next? How good is the stuff we are sending to space? Are we even ready for it? This is what Embedded Ventures is focused on solving for the space industry. Jordan was previously a Co-Founder, CTO of Relativity Space, who are revolutionizing the additive manufacturing and aerospace world by combining 3D printing, artificial intelligence, and autonomous robotics to create a rocket from raw material in 60 days with 100X less parts. We learn about Jordan's STEM Origin story, which has ultimately led him to a unique perspective as a 28-year old multi-business entrepreneur and engineer. Speaking of unique - did we mention he worked at SpaceX on both Cargo & Crew Dragon, a small stint at Blue Origin, and the head of USC's Rocket Propulsion Lab? Buckle in folks, we're launching this podcast for what comes next in space! Please welcome, Jordan Noone! https://www.relativityspace.com/rockets https://www.embedded.ventures/ Embedded Ventures R&D cooperative with USSF:
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| 01 Apr 2018 | Living in a Falcon Heavy World | Orbital News | 00:17:25 | |
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| 09 Mar 2025 | SpaceX Starship Flight 8 Breakdown & Our JWST 3D Printing Adventure! | 00:09:58 | |
On this episode of the podcast we’re breaking down what happened with Starship Flight 8 and what the future holds for the SpaceX teams. Not only that, we’ll be talking about how progress is more of an adventure than a straight line. We’ll close out with how we can relate to a bumpy road of progress with our own 3D Printing of the James Webb Space Telescope in the AG3D Lab. So buckle up - and let’s dive into this week’s episode. Thanks for joining us! Keywords: Sources: https://spacenews.com/spacex-completes-investigation-into-starship-flight-7-mishap/ Timestamps: 00:00 Starship Flight 8 Overview 01:54 Launch Details and Partial Success 03:35 Analysis of Flight 8 of Starship 05:16 Challenges and Future Steps 06:14 The 3D Printing Adventure of JWST 08:21 Conclusion Here's to building a fantastic future - and continued progress in Space (and humanity)! Spread Love, Spread Science Alex G. Orphanos We'd like to thank our sponsors: AG3D Printing (ag3d-printing.com to learn more & start 3D printing today!) Follow us: @todayinspacepod on Instagram/Twitter @todayinspace on TikTok /TodayInSpacePodcast on Facebook Support the podcast: • Buy a 3D printed gift from our shop - ag3dprinting.etsy.com • Get a free quote on your next 3D printing project at ag3d-printing.com • Donate at todayinspace.net #spacecraft #technology #aerospace #spacetechnology #engineer #stem #artemis #astronaut | |||
| 14 Jul 2019 | Apollo50th coming up, SpaceX Starship Hover test, and former NASA Astronaut to lead human ops for Artemis | TIS 156 | 00:14:27 | |
This last week was packed full of space! I got to attend a public conversation at the Boston Public Library where Robert Stone and Alan Andres spoke about 'Chasing the Moon' and everything Apollo as the 50th is coming up this week July 16-20th. Lots of NASA centers to celebrate at, see links below for more.
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| 30 Jan 2025 | The Space Conundrum | MORE Space Progress Means MORE Societal Chaos - But WHY? | 00:22:04 | |
Welcome back to Today In Space! It’s the end of January, and we couldn’t start off the year without a recap of one of my favorite space theories—the Space Conundrum. As space progress accelerates, so does the chaos in society. But why does this happen? Why are they correlated? And more importantly, where is this all heading?” We’re going to explain what the space conundrum is, how it led to a world changing event the first time and why these times, as crazy & wild as they are, are actually a cycle we’ve seen before. So in favor of mental health & focus, let’s search for answers in the chaos of space progress and humanity! Sources: Chasing the Moon: The People, the Politics, and the Promise That Launched America into the Space Age https://amzn.to/3PVy13M https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/films/chasing-moon/ Star Bound: A Beginner's Guide to the American Space Program, from Goddard's Rockets to Goldilocks Planets and Everything in Between (Outward Odyssey: A People's History of Spaceflight) https://amzn.to/3PUfRzH Liftoff: Elon Musk and the Desperate Early Days that Launched SpaceX https://amzn.to/4hmK2eP Reentry: SpaceX, Elon Musk, and the Reusable Rockets that Launched a Second Space Age by Eric Berger https://amzn.to/4jFLc6E Escaping Gravity: My Quest to Transform NASA and Launch a New Space Age https://amzn.to/42G1Flv SpaceX: Elon Musk and the Final Frontier https://amzn.to/40GDwZ8 https://www.britannica.com/topic/1960s-counterculture https://www.britannica.com/event/Vietnam-War/The-U-S-role-grows Keywords: space conundrum, space progress, societal chaos, mental health, space race, moon landing, technological disruption, space investment, global instability, AI impact, space exploration, space dominance, mental wealth, creative energy, space history Timestamps: 00:00 The Space Conundrum: Introduction and Personal Journey -------------------------- Here's to building a fantastic future - and continued progress in Space (and humanity)! Spread Love, Spread Science Alex G. Orphanos We'd like to thank our sponsors: AG3D Printing Follow us: @todayinspacepod on Instagram/Twitter @todayinspace on TikTok /TodayInSpacePodcast on Facebook Support the podcast: • Buy a 3D printed gift from our shop - ag3dprinting.etsy.com • Get a free quote on your next 3D printing project at ag3d-printing.com • Donate at todayinspace.net #spacecraft #technology #aerospace #spacetechnology #engineer #stem #artemis #astronaut #spacewalk #crewdragon #falcon9 #elonmusk #starship #superheavybooster #blueorigin #newglenn #rocket #jaredisaacman #nasahistory #spaceshuttle
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| 11 Aug 2023 | Dr. Tanya Harrison | Mars Explorer, Planetary Science, and Space for all Humankind | People of Science | 00:58:13 | |
On this episode we speak with Tanya of Mars herself! Dr. Tanya Harrison is our guest on "People of Science" this week to share her STEM Origin Story, time working on Mars Orbiter and Rovers, and how Space is full of great opportunities right now! So if you have a passion for STEM or just love Space and want to work in it - this episode is for you. So buckle up and let's dive in! Dr. Tanya Harrison has worked as a scientist and mission operations specialist on multiple NASA missions to Mars, including the Opportunity, Curiosity, and Perseverance rovers, and the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter. Bridging the worlds of Mars and Earth, as well as academia and industry, she has worked as the Director of Science for Impact at Planet Labs and the Director of Research for Arizona State University’s NewSpace Initiative. She is currently a Fellow of the University of British Columbia’s Outer Space Institute and the Aurelia Institute. Let us know what you think about this episode We'd love to know your thoughts and questions! SOURCES: https://www.tanyaharrison.com/ -------------------------- Here's to building a fantastic future - and continued progress in Space (and humanity)! Spread Love, Spread Science Alex G. Orphanos We'd like to thank our sponsors:
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| 18 Jun 2020 | Thoughts | SpaceX, NASA, Changing the World, and Addiction TIS#205 | 00:40:55 | |
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! | |||
| 22 Jun 2018 | The Space Force and NASA's New Space Directives | A Thought Experiment | 00:16:54 | |
Recently, there has been a lot of talk about a 'Space Force'. But there are also new Space Policy Directives for NASA moving forward. In order to talk about these issues, given the state of US politics and news, we turned to science for a way to share the facts and help you come to your own conclusion. We set up a thought experiment where we asked what effect a Space Force and the new Space Policy Directives for NASA would have on the space industry? To be scientific, first Alex shares his biases, then goes over the facts (links below), a brief history of NASA politics for context, and then we lay out some possible pros and cons. Source Links: https://history.nasa.gov/stsnixon.htm http://www.planetary.org/blogs/casey-dreier/2017/1228-what-changed-in-space-directive-1.html | |||
| 12 Mar 2020 | Thoughts: COVID-19 Meltdown & SpaceX making moves | On-the-road in San Diego| TIS189 | 00:13:29 | |
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. Official Spotify Playlist of the Podcast is now up! The Space Mix 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 todayinspacepodcast@gmail.com SpaceX raised $500 million dollars in new funding, doubling Elon Musk's original goal: SpaceX on track to launch first NASA astronauts in May [2020], according to Gwynne Shotwell (SpaceX President & COO): Update on SpaceX's Starship SN2 - initial testing: Falcon 9 B1035 on debuts on display at Space Center Houston: NASA 'Artemis' collab with Lindsey Stirling | |||
| 20 Nov 2020 | Launch Hangout | Crew1 SpaceX & NASA | Best-of Moments from Live Stream | 00:45:19 | |
This week we have the best-of moments from the SpaceX & NASA Crew1 launch hangout. We had a lot of fun hanging out with everyone who joined us live! Thanks for all the great questions! Congratulations to Shannon, Mike, Victor & Soichi for their successful launch and docking to the ISS. It was very inspirational and provided hope for a good future in the time of the unknown. You can watch the NASA TV broadcast in full for all the exclusive interviews and in depth science communication to learn all about the mission. https://youtu.be/E_FIaPBOJgc For more infomation on the scientific work our Crew1 Astronauts will do on their 6 month journey, check out this link here! https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/research/news/spacex-crew-1-science-iss We'll be answering some of the questions we didn't have answers for from this live stream on the next episode. As always - Feel free to send in any questions you might have to us over at todayinspacepodcast@gmail.com! We'd love to hear from you! | |||
| 27 Sep 2019 | The Raid on Area 51, Bob Lazar, and Stagnant Space Politics | TIS 166 | 00:15:15 | |
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| 09 Mar 2023 | Arcfield's CEO Kevin Kelly | Satellites, Communication = Freedom, Technology, & National Defense | 01:04:49 | |
On this episode (NUMBER 300!), we welcome Kevin Kelly, the CEO of Arcfield on the podcast and it was a GREAT conversation about all-thiings space. We discussed satellite technology, and how valuable the freedom to communicate is for space and humanity. Beaming the internet from space has brought space into the domain of war and national defense, so we were glad to have Kevin on to explain. We learn about the high standards that intelligence equipment and satellites (and communication) go through before launch. And we dive into some thoughts about SpaceX's Starlink (and any satellite) is changing the way we all look at the domain of space. We also learn Kevin's STEM origin stories, and his journey through STEM and the path to becoming a CEO of a place like Arcfield. Kevin all shares more about the people he works with, and what the mission is at Arcfield. For the right person, its an amazing innovative problem solving team to work with, and "taking on the most complex and demanding national security and space-related challenges". Learn more at https://www.arcfield.com/ Episode Topics:
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| 28 Aug 2020 | Galileo Rocket Review, SpaceX's Falcon9 1049B, and Launchapalooza! | TIS#214 | 00:32:03 | |
It's a busy week in space this week! Launchapalooza is upon us with 5 rocket launches planned for the weekend - SpaceX, ULA, RocketLab, and Astra Finally, its time for a design review of the 3D printed Galileo Rocket. We've learned so much from iteratively designing this model rocket, and we've found some hidden treasures along the way. We think we've found a way to help us spread love & science to schools & communities that are cutting budgets and losing STEM programs. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Falcon_9_first-stage_boosters#B1049 | |||
| 19 Feb 2021 | NASA Perseveres to Mars and lands Rover - Perseverance despite the Pandemic for Mars2020! | Facebook Live Replay | 00:52:45 | |
We went LIVE on Facebook to have a Mars Mission hangout to celebrate the final of three missions to the Red Planet. Catch the replay of the exciting finale of Mars Exploration for this season with the Perseverance Rover Entry, Descent, and Landing for NASA & JPL. Looking forward to learning and sharing what our newest robotic emissary will teach us about one of our planetary neighbors in our solar system. Possibly the next one we adventure too as humanity... NASA's Eyes Animated Simulation - https://eyes.nasa.gov/apps/mars2020/#/home?id=surface_operations&time=2021-02-18T15:44:04.816-05:00&rate=0 About the landing location - Jezero Crater Broadcast LIVE by NASA | |||
| 22 Feb 2023 | Machina Lab's CEO Edward Mehr & VP BD Alex Huckstepp | People of Science | Aerospace, Robotics, AI, & Manufacturing | 00:47:44 | |
On this episode, we are honored to have both Co-Founder & CEO Ed Mehr and VP of Business Development Alex Huckstepp of Machina Labs on to chat. We discussed how their robotic blacksmiths are enabling Aerospace applications with sheet metal that were previously impossible to achieve. Aluminum, INVAR, Titanium and more - all possible to sheet form in a decentralized way with robotics and machine learning. We also learn about Ed & Alex's own STEM origin stories, and what got them into the STEM field in the first place. Learn more at https://www.machinalabs.ai/ Episode Topics:
Here's to building a fantastic future - and continued progress in Space (and humanity)! Spread Love, Spread Science Alex G. Orphanos We'd like to thank our sponsors:
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| 12 Jul 2021 | Virgin Galactic Unity 22 Mission sends Full Crew of 6 to the edge of Space & back! | Launch Hangout TIS#247 | 01:07:30 | |
On this weeks episode we share the compact and edited version or our Launch Hangout the the Virgin Galactic Fully Crewed SubOrbital flight of Unity22. The successful mission launched Richard Branson and his crew of 6 up to the edge of space and glided safely to the runway at Spaceport America in New Mexico. A powerful human Spaceflight mission that has us thinking the future of open access to space for everyone! We open with some talk about the billionaires space race and share our thoughts about this unique way of sending humans into space commercially - big congrats to Richard Branson and the team for 17 years of hard work to reach this day. Apologies for any sound issues, I introduced a new microphone and went live on Facebook with a new setup. I did my best to remove the echo and balance the sound. Wally Funk joins crew for first human flight of Blue Origin: Unity22 mission Launch Broadcast https://youtu.be/RTpWYWIfP7Y?t=1857 (Launch Footage - close to takeoff!) | |||
| 23 Aug 2024 | Polaris Dawn Mission: 1st Commercial Spacewalk | SpaceX to launch (NET 8/27) Civilian Crew for EVA w/ NEW Spacesuits! | 00:29:50 | |
On this episode we are breaking down the next exciting human spaceflight mission: Polaris Dawn! The mission will be the 1st Commercial Spacewalk at 700km/435 miles above the Earth. Aside from breaking human spaceflight records, there will be an incredible amount of research, science, and technology demonstrations as well! The new SpaceX EVA (Spacewalk) suit, Crew Dragon spacecraft, and Falcon 9 rocket are ready - and so is the crew! Preparations for launch NET April 27th 03:38AM ET are underway! We dive into the original of the Polaris Program, Inspiration 4 - which was the 1st Commercial Orbital Mission before it. It's commander - Jared Isaacman, is leading the Polaris Dawn crew to the next adventure of attempting the highest ever Human-flown Earth orbit & EVA! Meet the crew and hear the story of what to expect for this 5-day mission and why it might be the most underrated human spaceflight mission of 2024! A great episode to get caught up before the launch - and some thoughts on why its important, as well as what to look out for on this 5 day mission! Topics: spacex, space, crew, astronauts, polaris dawn, spacewalk, spacesuit, EVA, nasa, human spaceflight, earth, launch, inspiration, SANS, science, research, falcon 9, crew dragon Sources: https://polarisprogram.com/dawn/ https://x.com/PolarisProgram https://www.nature.com/articles/s41433-023-02522-y Timestamps: 00:00 Polaris Dawn Mission Overview -------------------------- Here's to building a fantastic future - and continued progress in Space (and humanity)! Spread Love, Spread Science Alex G. Orphanos We'd like to thank our sponsors: Support the podcast: MAGIC MIND You have a limited offer you can use now, that gets you up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one time purchases with code TODAY20 at checkout You can claim it at: https://www.magicmind.com/TODAY20 AG3D Printing Follow us: Support the podcast: #space #rocket #podcast #people #spacex #eva #science #3dprinting #nasa #vanallenbelts #spacetravel #spaceexploration #spacecraft #technology #aerospace #spacetechnology #engineer #stem #artemis #polarisprogram #3dprinting #polarisdawn #astronaut #3dprinted #spacewalk #crewdragon #falcon9 #elonmusk | |||
| 24 Jun 2017 | Update from Alex, THE DIRECT LINK, S.C.I. and SpaceX's Double Launch Wknd | 00:11:49 | |
TOPICS: Today In Space Youtube Channel: AG3D Etsy Shop for High-Quality 3D Printed products from Alex G. Orphanos: Today In Space's Patreon Page: SpaceX Broadcast of SUCCESSFUL BulgariaSat-1 Launch/Landing (COUNTDOWN STARTS AT T-10 SECONDS to launch) @ELGR3CO on twitter
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| 14 Dec 2024 | A 3D Printed JWST, Blue Origin's New Glenn, and NASAs Next Administrator - Jared Isaacman | 00:44:01 | |
This week we have a triple header of space topics! We start by highlighting a potential end of year maiden launch of Blue Origin's New Glenn heavy-lift rocket, and our thoughts on the selection of Jared Isaacman as the pick as the next NASA Administrator. We share some NASA history, discuss Jared's background in commercial spaceflight, and his potential influence on NASA's future direction. We also share an AG3Dprinting Lab update for our recently successful JWST Model - 3D printed in three colors, and is now available in our Etsy Shop at ag3dprinting.etsy.com! What did you think? Email us at todayinspacepodcast@gmail.com or DM us on social media! Topics: Blue Origin, New Glenn, maiden launch, NASA Administrator, Jared Isaacman, SpaceX comparison, reusable rockets, payload capacity, 3D printing, Part Detective, James Webb Telescope, multi-color printing, Space Force, commercial space, space policy Sources: Ars Technica Article on Jared Isaacman Ars Technica Article on Blue Origin's New Glenn Elon Musk: Tesla, SpaceX, and the Quest for a Fanastic Future by Ashlee Vance Escaping Gravity: My Quest to Transform NASA and Launch a New Space Age by Lori Garver SpaceX: Elon Musk and the Final Frontier by Brad Bergan Timestamps: 00:00 Intro, End of the Year Gratitude, Episode Topics -------------------------- Here's to building a fantastic future - and continued progress in Space (and humanity)! Alex G. Orphanos We'd like to thank our sponsors: AG3D Printing Follow us: Support the podcast: #space #rocket #podcast #people #spacex #eva #science #3dprinting #nasa #vanallenbelts #spacetravel #spaceexploration #spacecraft #technology #aerospace #spacetechnology #engineer #stem #artemis #polarisprogram #3dprinting #polarisdawn #astronaut #3dprinted #spacewalk #crewdragon #falcon9 #elonmusk #starship #superheavybooster #blueorigin #newglenn #rocket #jaredisaacman #nasaadministrator #nasahistory | |||
| 02 Sep 2019 | Aliens, the Microbiome, SpaceX CRS 18 Returns, Delta IV Med and Vulcan, SNC Lunar Gateway | TIS#163 | 00:20:04 | |
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: More info on 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 Eric Berger's tweet about Sierra Nevada' Corps Lunar Gateway prototype: 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 | |||
| 11 Jun 2020 | Joshua Lynch - Legacy, Lifting Everyone up, Computer Science, Gaming, JMYSTIC | People of Science TIS#204 | 01:06:30 | |
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: | |||
| 23 Jan 2025 | AI & Business w/ David Hirschfeld, CEO of Tekyz | Tech Talk | 01:37:03 | |
This week, on Today In Space...our first 'Tech Talk' about AI & Business (with some aspirational takes on the role of AI in Humanity's future on Earth and in Space). Our guest David Hirschfeld, CEO of Tekyz, shares the knowledge of his 35-year career in software, including his origin story founding a vending machine software company that grew to 800 customers in 22 countries! We discuss business and AI; including Tekyz's take on the importance of product-market fit and early customer engagement given that "95-98%" of startups fail. David introduced "Launch First," a strategy for pre-launch sales to validate market demand, sharing success stories of securing $70,000 in 60 days for a real estate product and $250,000 for clinical trial software. Long story short - David was a wealth of knowledge and practical expertise, and we talked about almost anything and everything tech, AI, and even philosophy and business along with some laughs! With the way 2025 is shaping up, AI and technology will continue to make a difference in our lives. Our goal is to dive-in head first, try to understand the unknown and talk to experts along the way and share it with you. Our goal is to face our fear of the unknow and try to understand the magic behind it, using the scientific mindset as our guide. If AI's promise of impact is anywhere close to humanity discovering fire, then every little bit of understanding we have will help us make a better future for the world tomorrow. While we definitely recommend you do your homework, all you need to do is get comfortable, get ready to listen, and dive in with us. Alex shares some of his thoughts and concerns about AI, and the two have a great debate of ideas and topics, some of which include:
We thank David for joining us and being such a great guest! We look forward to checking in with him in the future and see if any of his predictions were spot on. Check out his new podcast, "Scaling Smarter" at https://tekyz.podbean.com/. Note: The description above was drafted entirely by Otter. AI from the audio recording of this podcast. It was edited by a human, Alex G. Orphanos. Keywords: software industry, enterprise projects, vending software, trade show success, startup challenges, product market fit, customer feedback, Mom Test, clinician mindset, Launch First, pre-launch sales, AI tools, code generation, market disruption, self-driving cars, AI innovation, Star Trek economy, financial greed, AI training, useful data, internet infrastructure, power consumption, AI race, large language models, agentic workflows, workflow automation, podcast automation, AI as friend, AI feedback, AI bottlenecks Timestamps: 00:00 David Hirschfield's Career Journey -------------------------- Here's to building a fantastic future - and continued progress in Space (and humanity)! Alex G. Orphanos We'd like to thank our sponsors: AG3D Printing Follow us: Support the podcast: #space #rocket #podcast #spacex #science #3dprinting #nasa #spacetravel #spaceexploration #spacecraft #technology #aerospace #spacetechnology #engineer #stem #3dprinted #ai #aiforbusiness #aiforcreativity #bottlenecks #articificalintelligence #LLM
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| 08 Feb 2024 | NASA's PACE Mission DEEP DIVE & The Human Factor 03 | Self-Awareness | 00:25:06 | |
On this episode, Alex opens the podcast with a quick run through (~4 min) of some of the Space Launches to look out for in February (SpaceX, Japan, India, NASA, Rocket Lab). We deep dive on NASA's PACE Mission, flying onboard a SpaceX Falcon9 rocket NET 1:33AM ET 2/8/24 (only a few hours after this podcast is released). We discuss what the mission is, what the payloads are, and why that science will be critical for understanding the water cycle on Earth and the climate changes that come from it. Alex closes the episode out with another 'Human Factor' segment, where we discuss the deep topic of WHO ARE YOU? But more importantly, how learning about yourself you can help you find a career that fits your strengths and fills you with purpose. The lucky ones know early on what they are good at, while most of us (myself included) had to try a lot of things to know what we "don't like". I share a story of when I realized that the typical Aerospace Engineer role wasn't for me, even though that was my whole identity at the time. What did you learn about yourself that really helped you in your career/job? Are you still searching for your ideal job/field? What jobs/careers/positions have you tried that you DIDN'T like? Let us know in the comments or email us todayinspacepodcast@gmail.com Topics from the episode: aerospace, space, work, learn, talk, launch, aerospace engineer, mission, factor, human, polar, falcon, team, understanding, ocean, engineer We'd love to know your thoughts and questions! SOURCES: https://pace.oceansciences.org/mission.htm https://pace.oceansciences.org/oci.htm https://pace.oceansciences.org/spexone.htm https://pace.oceansciences.org/harp2.htm https://svs.gsfc.nasa.gov/4700#section_credits NASA PACE Launch/SpaceX Falcon9 ClydeSpace 3U Double Deployable Solar Panel test in vacuum chamber The 'Topics from the episode' above and the timestamps below for the episode were generated using AI (otter.ai) by running the audio through it's process. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction / February Space Launches to Look out for 01:36 NASA'S PACE Mission Deep Dive 03:00 SpaceX IM1, JAXA, ISRO, Rocket Lab Reusable Rocket Progress 08:00 The Human Factor: Self-awareness and purpose in a rapidly changing world 12:26 Identifying as an Aerospace Engineer, but realizing that "job" is not for me 17:40 Career growth and self-awareness in life -------------------------- Here's to building a fantastic future - and continued progress in Space (and humanity)! Spread Love, Spread Science Alex G. Orphanos We'd like to thank our sponsors:
Follow us: @todayinspacepod on Instagram/Twitter Support the podcast: MAGIC MIND (learn more at magicmind.com/science) USE my code: TODAYINSPACE20 Get 20% off 1 item, or up to 56% off the Subscription Price! More ways to support us: #space #rocket #podcast #people #spacex #moon #science #3dprinting #nasa #tothemoon #spacetravel #spaceexploration #solarsystem #spacecraft #technology #carlsagan #aerospace #spacetechnology #engineer #stem #ai #industry #work #podcast | |||
| 02 Jun 2022 | Jane Davies | MSc Digital Anthropology, 3D printing, and humanity in Space | People of Science | 01:01:16 | |
On this segment of People of Science we welcome Jane Davies to the podcast! Jane is a Masters of Science student researching the Digital Anthropology of 3D printing in Space. Luckily, this podcast is all about that cross-section of humanity and Jane reached out to us! It's been great to have participated in Jane's research and it's awesome to have made a friend through the internet! Jane shares her research, creative process, and insights as a Digital Anthropologist and we discuss humanity and the science around it. From NASA 3D printing the first wrench in space, to tracking down early Space Artifacts of Earth, the Moon and Mars, we discuss this incredible cross-section of additive manufacturing and human space travel. Jane shared her STEM origin story on how she started in Digital Anthropology at University College London, as well as her interest for a future career in the Space Industry. All this and more on this episode of the podcast! Follow us on social: How to Support the podcast: Donate at todayinspace.net 00:00 - Intro to Jane Davies, Digital Anthropology, and the Anthropology of Space | |||
| 18 Sep 2020 | Elliot & Zander Weaver - Producers of 'COSMOS' the Sci-Fi feature film | People of Science #217 | 01:03:05 | |
On this week's People of Science episode, we have the Weaver brothers Elliot & Zander who are the producers of the science fiction feature film 'COSMOS. They share their journey to becoming filmmakers and discuss where the passion for storytelling comes from. Thanks to @thescenesnob for introducing me to these guys, it was a blast talking about their passion for filmmaking and finding out WHY they do what they do. I found out we had a lot in common. | |||
| 28 Aug 2019 | The Last Starhopper - Launch Hangout for both SpaceX 150m test launch attempts | TIS162 | 00:19:17 | |
This week the timing of everything Starhopper worked out and I was able to sit in front of the microphone and watch the 150m test launch for SpaceX. While the first day was scrubbed, there was solid space-talk about Starhopper, how to make spaceships and rockets cheaper, the power of iterative design, 3D printing, and more. https://twitter.com/sciguyspace/status/1164184942978502656?s=21 https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3772474 3D Printing Time-lapse and Assembly of the hand-held Starhopper from AG3Dprinting: EryDayAstronaut Live Broadcast of first launch attempt (lot’s of good space talk here- Tim’s great at what he does! Legend.) 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
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| 28 Apr 2017 | Orbital News & The March for Science | TIS#122 | 00:40:26 | |
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| 19 Sep 2023 | A Science-based Approach to the Unknown | Aliens, UFOs, and UAP | 00:25:13 | |
On this week's episode, we use three of the latest Alien/UFO/UAP events to demonstrate how our science-based approach to the unknown works. In line with what NASA shared at the latest UAP conference, it's about differentiating the extraterrestrial needle from the earth-based haystack. We know there's alot of chaos surrounding these issues but we felt more voices from a science background need to share their pro-aliens-are-possible thoughts. (HUGE kudos to Astro-Alexandra for demonstrating this early on and inspiring me to do this episode). As Carl Sagan has said in the past, Science is not just a mass of knowledge but a way of thinking. So let's talk about that way of thinking about wild stuff like Aliens, UFOs, and UAP! Between two government hearings (USA & Mexico) and the recovery of IM1 particles by Avi Loeb and the Silver Star crew, there's alot to unpack but our approach is only two steps! A simple yet effective measure of how to deal with this information. Clue: It's ALL ABOUT DATA. But it's not about shaming exploration either. Learn more in the episode. We know this is a loaded topic, but we want to start the process of making this a citizen science effort to get public access data (which NASA plans to support) from reporting these events in the future. There's one thing that connects more human beings than ever before in history, and it already has a ton of sensors onboard. OUR SMARTPHONES! Even the NASA Independent UAP team concluded that. We're talking real-life tricorders that could be in the hands of most humans to record UAP events when they happen, and share with others. This could be the future of learning about what these UAP really are... Let us know what YOU think in the comments or email us at todayinspacepodcast@gmail.com! SOURCES: https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.3847/1538-4357/ac8eac/pdf US Hearing on UAP: https://www.youtube.com/live/X8ERWxm58sE?si=OpKdrVQcFZIEx6uj NASA UAP Independent Study Release - Conference/Report https://youtu.be/TQcqOW39ksk?si=4FIVDfyEDLKybA_v Mexican Government Hearing reveals alleged mummified aliens https://youtu.be/_GZAci2acgc?si=xcFS2R7hHwGqMmmK -------------------------- Spread Love, Spread Science Alex G. Orphanos We'd like to thank our sponsors: • AG3D Printing Follow us: @todayinspacepod on Instagram/Twitter @todayinspace on TikTok /TodayInSpacePodcast on Facebook Support the podcast: • Buy a 3D printed gift from our shop - ag3dprinting.etsy.com | |||
| 19 Sep 2022 | AG3D Lab's JWST v3, Mars Update: 3D printing regolith & MOXIE converts CO2 to O, & DART asteroid impact soon! | 00:45:57 | |
On this week's podcast we discuss all-things space NOT including NASA's Artemis & SpaceX. But instead share some updates from the AG3D Printing Lab, Orbital News from Mars, & review the upcoming DART mission. - AG3D Lab releases it's v3 design for the James Webb Space Telescope. We tested out a new durable resin and share some of the process of using our larger resin 3D printer the ELEGOO Saturn S. https://www.instagram.com/reel/CiqOrDWjJJo/ https://www.instagram.com/reel/CiqQUcaDeh1/ - Mars Update 1: 3D printing Martian regolith (soil) with a Ti mixture could provide huge benefit for life on Mars. A little soil goes a long way, and could solve problems not possible with space mission designs today. https://ceramics.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/ijac.14136 - Mars Update 2: The Perseverance Rover's MOXIE instrument has successfully converted CO2 into Oxygen and Carbon Monoxide. Oxygen so pure we can breathe it and use it for fuel on a return mission to Earth. - DART Mission will impact an asteroid/moonlet (dual Asteroid system Didymos and Dimorphos) on Sept to see if we are better than the Dinosaurs. Kinetic Impacter spacecraft to prove strategic physics can prevent extinction-level event. DART IMPACT: https://dart.jhuapl.edu/Mission/index.php https://www.nasa.gov/planetarydefense/dart/dart-news https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/missions/dart/in-depth/ Support the podcast:
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| 05 Feb 2018 | The Journey to the Falcon Heavy Inaugural Launch | Orbital News | 00:09:54 | |
The Falcon Heavy Inaugural Launch is set for February 6th, 2017. Learn the journey of SpaceX, NASA, and the 45th Space Wing took to get to this test launch. We talk about the various aspects of the Falcon 9 and how it all relates to the Falcon Heavy. Good luck to SpaceX, NASA, and the 45th Space Wing! SPACE LINKS: Falcon Heavy Animation - SpaceX Falcon Heavy Static Fire Test - USLaunchReport Forces on a Rocket - NASA Businessweek Article - Elon Musk believes rocket could blow up Space.com ''Major Pucker Factor': Will SpaceX's Falcon Heavy Ace Its Maiden Launch? https://www.space.com/38016-spacex-falcon-heavy-rocket-maiden-launch-success-chances.html SpaceX Falcon Heavy Explained (Infographic) | |||
| 01 Mar 2023 | NASA's Crew 6 Launch and Thoughts on SpaceX's Crew Dragon, Soyuz, War, and Hope for Humanity | 00:19:11 | |
On this episode, Alex shares his thoughts in the wake of the Crew 6 mission where NASA will send two NASA Astronauts, a UAE Astronaut, and Russian Cosmonaut to the International Space Station onboard SpaceX's Crew Dragon vehicle. Human spaceflight has a history tied to defense and war, from the base technology of rockets (V2 Rocket), and the Space Race to the moon between the US and Soviet Russia, and the eventual Apollo-Soyuz docking in the middle of the Cold-War. Even today, while Ukraine and Russia are at war on Earth the human beings on board the ISS work together to survive in Space without the borders we draw in the literal sand for countries and states here on Earth. Questions/Thoughts for this week:
We'd love to know what you think! Email us at todayinspacepodcast@gmail.com These are all questions & thoughts Alex works through in this episode, as Crew 6 looks to launch on March 2, 12:34 AM EST and the life-boat replacement Soyuz has docked to the ISS to replace the previous Soyuz with the micrometeroid-impacted hull. Join us for the last episode of February! Best of luck Crew 6 team on launch and docking with the ISS. SOURCES: https://www.nasa.gov/image-feature/the-four-crew-members-of-the-spacex-crew-6-mission-3 https://blogs.nasa.gov/spacestation/2023/02/15/roscosmos-reviews-soyuz-progress-vehicle-science-and-cargo-ops-keep-crew-busy/ https://www.economist.com/briefing/2023/01/05/how-elon-musks-satellites-have-saved-ukraine-and-changed-warfare?utm_medium=social-media.content.np&utm_source=linkedin&utm_campaign=editorial-social&utm_content=discovery.content Here's to building a fantastic future - and continued progress in Space (and humanity)! Spread Love, Spread Science Alex G. Orphanos We'd like to thank our sponsors:
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| 15 Oct 2019 | The Balance: NASA & SpaceX - Jim Bridenstein visits SpaceX HQ | TIS#168 | 00:14:12 | |
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. | |||
| 12 Sep 2019 | Failure is part of the journey | India loses contact with Chandrayaan 2 before Moon landing | TIS 164 | 00:12:52 | |
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. Updates on the Chandrayaan-2 Landing How to Pronounce the name of the ISRO Rover
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| 30 Jul 2018 | Why finding water on Mars matters | TIS#130 | 00:14:12 | |
The European Space Agency has found evidence of liquid water in a lake underneath the surface near the southern pole of Mars. But what does that mean for future spaceflight? Why does it matter and why should we care about it? Alex does his best to answer these questions and discuss this historic discovery. Spread love, and spread science! Source Links: http://www.sciencemag.org/news/2018/07/liquid-water-spied-deep-below-polar-ice-cap-mars http://sci.esa.int/mars-express/51824-4-probing-the-polar-regions/ | |||
| 20 Nov 2023 | SpaceX Starship Flight Test 2 - Was it Successful? | IFT 2 Breakdown and IFT 1 Comparison | The Future of Human Spaceflight? | 00:27:06 | |
On this Thanksgiving week episode, we're breaking down Starship's latest test flight - IFT2 and comparing it to the first integrated test flight (a.k.a. IFT1). We think there are four major WINS for SpaceX, NASA, and humanity after IFT2's successful test launch. There is ALOT of work before humans can launch onboard, but IFT1 and IFT2 were only 6 months apart and they had to rebuild the pad. With a great looking launchpad post-launch, we expect LOTS of progress in 2024 for Starship! This episode is for folks of all levels of space nerdom, whether you're waiting for updates on Starship daily, or just finding out about the world most powerful rocket ever made...there's something for everyone. It's a true historic moment in space history that won't be fully appreciated (even by the most hardcore) for how special this moment is until the future. With a rocket system that has TWICE the thrust of the Saturn V - we're thankful for the balance between NASA & SpaceX (and the FAA) that this rocket is being developed! We’d love to know what you think and if you have any questions - so email us at todayinspacepodcast@gmail.com!
Dr. Phil Metzger Research Thread on Starship's Volcanic Debris Potential
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| 25 Oct 2021 | Blue Origin sends Kirk to Space, LUCY launches, & the first satellite refueling station from OrbitFab | 00:34:05 | |
So much to catch up on from this month! Blue Origin sends Captain Kirk (William Shatner) to #space, LUCY launches to the Trojan Asteroids, and OrbitFab is launching the first satellite fueling station on a SpaceX Falcon9! & SO MUCH MORE For anyone waiting for a new episode this month - thanks for your patience! Life got the best of me, and sorry you had to wait. But thanks to everyone who reached out. All is good, just busy working on my future! LUCY heading to the Trojan Asteroids Blue Origin Drama: https://twitter.com/blueorigin/status/1445377244860407816?s=21 Orbit Fab Launch: | |||
| 19 Mar 2020 | May the Corona NOT be with you...SpaceX Starlink 5, and Ten Binge-Worthy Space Movies | TIS190 | 00:19:34 | |
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. 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. | |||
| 16 Jun 2019 | The Importance of Unplugging, Orion Crew Abort Test, and SpaceX's Starlink | 00:12:24 | |
In this episode, Alex discusses his thoughts on the importance of unplugging from technology and work in the 21st century after a week long vacation in Hawaii. Rest is so important, since stress and unproductive criticism can creep in otherwise and slows most of us down. - The President sends a confusing tweet about funding NASA, the Moon, and Mars - SpaceX's Starlink Gets Backlash for Potentially Interfering with Future Earth-Based Astronomy
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| 11 Jan 2021 | Why are space progress & societal chaos linked? | A look at Space Race 2.0 | SpaceX, Flight Proven Hardware, & Gwynne Shotwell | 00:29:59 | |
We’ve got a space-packed episode for you this week! We’re talking about some great things to LOOK UP for in the night sky this month, review the latest news since the start of the year, and break down the idea that we’re in the era of Space Race 2.0. The private sector is keeping the space industry strong and while interest is still high, there’s a ton of progress still to come! With a ton of success to build momentum on, SpaceX is doing great things. We bring attention to the person who we think is integral to the maintained success - and we’re not talking about Elon Musk, but their President and COO Gwynne Shotwell! LOOK UP! - astronomical events in January Flight proven hardware is easier to sell. WHY Gwynne shotwell is awesome Review of satellites launch in last year and more - TLDR; its a lot https://planet4589.org/space/papers/space20.pdf?fbclid=IwAR08UxlTgrrE-7gRxYmqbocWG_mn2FU6dPLHp3x_tueTB1be9sFZ3AomriA India’s Decadal Plan for reusable rockets Spacex and missile detection Follow us on social media! @todayinspacepod on Twitter/Instagram /TodayInSpacePodcast on Facebook @todayinspace on TikTok | |||
| 31 May 2020 | Launch Hangout SUCCESSFUL Demo2 PART DEUX - SpaceX & NASA return US human spaceflight with #LaunchAmerica | TIS#202 | 00:50:53 | |
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| 13 Jan 2022 | Webb Telescope Fully Assembled in Space, the Insanity of Starship, and a Hubble-born Perspective | TIS#264 | 00:32:07 | |
On this week's episode we share some thoughts on just how significant the success of James Webb Space Telescope is so far after being assembled in space on its way to 1 million miles from Earth at L2. There's a lot we will learn about existence after the big bang thanks to JWST, and we know that Hubble changed the way we look at space. Who doesn't have a Hubble pic on their computer? You can support the podcast and get a 3D printed JWST inspired coaster here in our esty store at ag3dprinting.etsy.com We also talk about the difference between Engineers & Scientists, and how they support each other. And of course we share some thoughts about how crazy SpaceX's Starship is as the "chopsticks" of the launch tower are being weight tested before trying to literally catch the most powerful first stage rocket we have ever built... Thanks for joining us this week! | |||
| 09 Jan 2020 | The Balance: Is Starlink the end of Earth Based Astronomy? SpaceX Starlink 2 Launch Hangout TIS180 | 00:25:20 | |
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! @todayinspacepod on twitter and instagram | |||
| 30 Oct 2020 | Testing Positive | My two-week COVID-19 Experience | Thoughts from an Engineer TIS #221 | 00:28:33 | |
We're back! After two weeks with COVID-19, and taking alot of rest and basically putting life on hold - the podcast has returned. A huge thank you to the Today In Space fam for reaching out, sending good vibes, and offering to help. It was a crazy time, and you definitely helped us get through this. THANK YOU! I wanted to take this episode to share my experience with COVID. I did test positive and I had intense symptoms for 14 days. This is meant to be an episode for anyone who is interested in what the symptoms are like, a breakdown of my anecdotal experience, and a reminder as we enter fall and winter, which is historically an easier time to catch flus & diseases. | |||
| 24 Jul 2020 | SpaceX Double Fairing Recovery, Tianwen-1 to Mars, and a science-based approach to dealing with bullshit information in our daily lives | 00:33:31 | |
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! Return date for Demo-2 Crew from ISS: Tianwen-1 - China's ambitious mission to Mars | |||
| 17 Apr 2024 | Eclipse Talk w/ Astronomers Matt Schricker, Andrew Abban, and Thorne Ransom | Total Solar Eclipse Reaction | 01:27:59 | |
On this episode we have some Astronomer friends on to discuss our thoughts from the Total Solar Eclipse! Matt Schricker (@Bostronomy), Andrew Abban (@aa.astro01), and Thorne Ransom (@ransomobservatory) join us to share their Astronomy Origin Stories and their experience during the Total Solar Eclipe. For some it was our first, and others were looking for redemption from 2017. But all of us were close to speechless when it happened, until we had this mega podcast for some Eclipse Talk. Maine was one of the best places in the country to see the Total Solar Eclipse, given the cloud coverage on the day of the eclipse. Even us New Englanders were shocked that out of the 13 states in the US - Maine would be the place to be. But, as you'll hear and see from the images taken...we had the best seats in the solar system that day! Thank you to our guests and new friends for such a fun Eclipse Talk - make sure to follow them online for awesome astrophotography! Let us know if you were able to watch the total solar eclipse and whether it was your first! We'd love to hear from you. Email us at todayinspacepodcast@gmail.com Topics from the episode: eclipse, telescope, astronomy, friend, crazy, mind-blowing, pictures, Maine, years, night, shadow, sky, totality, mountain, total solar eclipse SOURCES: Maine's last total solar eclipse (1963) What is a Meridian Flip? https://www.cloudynights.com/topic/236513-meridian-flip/ What is a Meridian Flip when using a Telescope? The 'Topics from the episode' above and the timestamps below for the episode were generated using AI (otter.ai) by processing the audio file. Timestamps: 00:00 Eclipse Talk w/ 3 Astronomers 05:03 Astronomy Origin stories w/ Andrew & Thorne 10:38 The Journey to Maine, and the challenge of chasing good Total Eclipse weather 15:02 REACTIONS to the Total Solar Eclipse 23:01 Astronomy Trio’s experience during the Eclipse. 28:04 Astrophotography techniques and tools used during the total solar eclipse. 37:53 Road trips, traffic, and big dogs dangerously close to telescopes 42:12 The Purkinje effect with colors during the Total Solar Eclipse 47:03 The time and science of Solar Eclipse viewing 52:48 Astronomy and Starparties 59:11 The impact & human experience of the solar eclipse 01:14:16 Astrophotography, equipment, and friends ----------------- Here's to building a fantastic future - and continued progress in Space (and humanity)! Spread Love, Spread Science Alex G. Orphanos We'd like to thank our sponsors:
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| 25 Sep 2020 | Starship Evolution, A week full of rocket launches, and life on Venus | Orbital News TIS#218 | 00:31:01 | |
Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos rivalry ULA Delta IV Heavy Launch (Secret-Classified Payload) SpaceX Sunday Launch - Space Force GPSIII-04 SpaceX Starlink 12 Starship SN8 is getting its fins and possibly nosecone. Lots of activity in Boca Chica
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| 04 Mar 2025 | Firefly Aerospace Successfully lands on the Moon! Two Weeks on Mare Crisium - Science BEGINS! | 00:11:31 | |
Firefly Aerospace successfully landed its Blue Ghost 1 mission on the moon on March 2, 2025, as part of NASA's CLIPS program. They became the 1st Commercial Company to touchdown safely and land on the moon! The mission, which cost 1/10th of a NASA-led mission, carried 10 NASA instruments onboard (among some other payloads as well). The mission's instruments will study lunar dust, solar wind interactions, and other scientific phenomena. Future missions, including Intuitive Machines' IAM-2, are expected to build on the Lunar Momentum, with significant scientific data expected in the coming weeks before the bitter cold of lunar darkness. Buckle up, and let's dive in! Thanks for joining us for another episode of Today In Space Keywords: Sources: https://fireflyspace.com/missions/blue-ghost-mission-1/ https://fireflyspace.com/news/ https://www.intuitivemachines.com/im-2 https://lifeship.com/blogs/lifeship-mission-control/successful-launch-we-are-on-our-way-to-the-moon Timestamps: 00:00 Firefly Aerospace's Historic Moon Landing Here's to building a fantastic future - and continued progress in Space (and humanity)! Spread Love, Spread Science Alex G. Orphanos We'd like to thank our sponsors: AG3D Printing (ag3d-printing.com to learn more & start 3D printing today!) Follow us: @todayinspacepod on Instagram/Twitter @todayinspace on TikTok /TodayInSpacePodcast on Facebook Support the podcast: • Buy a 3D printed gift from our shop - ag3dprinting.etsy.com • Get a free quote on your next 3D printing project at ag3d-printing.com • Donate at todayinspace.net #spacecraft #technology #aerospace #spacetechnology #engineer #stem #artemis #astronaut #fireflyaerospace #fireflyspace #tothemoon #moonlanding #moonlander #lunarlanding #lunarlander #todayinspace #blueghost1 #BGM1 #ghostridersinthesky | |||
| 09 Jan 2018 | Space Shuttle Talk with Jerry Goodson | TIS#126 | 00:48:08 | |
In this episode, Alex was joined by Jerry Goodson for some Space Shuttle Talk. Jerry Goodson worked on the Space Shuttle Program for over 35 years and worked all the way from being a technician in the aft section of the spacecraft to Launch Test Conductor. This episode is a great starting point for anyone who wants to learn about the Space Shuttle. We covered the three major stages of the shuttle - development, orbital missions, and building the ISS. Jerry gave a breakdown of the Columbia and Challenger disasters. We discussed the expectations vs. realities of reusability with Shuttle, triple redundancy, and the impact that retiring the Space Shuttle had on the average American's perception of NASA today. We also dive into discussions about where the Space program goes now without the Space Shuttle, and the difficulties of running a Space program. SPACE TALK WITH NO LIMITS WWW.TODAYINSPACE.NET | |||
| 20 Jun 2023 | Vast Space Station 2025?, Artemis 2 LasersComms, and Phosphorous in Enceladus Oceans! | 00:27:08 | |
On this episode, we have our Top 3 space news stories from May to mid-June - and they don't disappoint! All the other space articles we've been gathering will be available in the description here.
SOURCES: https://amp -cnn-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/amp.cnn.com/cnn/2023/05/09/world/artemis-2-laser-communications-scn/index.html https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-023-05987-9 -------------------------- Here's to building a fantastic future - and continued progress in Space (and humanity)! Spread Love, Spread Science Alex G. Orphanos Timestamps: 00:00 Intro to the podcast - NEW MERCH coming soon Space News that didn't make out Top 3: https://rnasa.org/2023files/press2023.html https://exterrajsc.com/mars-sample-recovery-helicopters-to-be-designed-by-aerovironment/2023/05/08/ https://www.oodaloop.com/archive/2023/06/03/space-based-power-project-successfully-transmits-power-to-earth-for-first-time/ https://www.nasa.gov/feature/glenn/2023/3d-printed-rocket-launched-using-innovative-nasa-alloy https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/raising-orbit-by-186-miles-water-propulsion https://www-cnbc-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.cnbc.com/amp/2023/05/17/virgin-orbit-17-million-bankruptcy-bid-for-aircraft-from-stratolaunch.html https://arstechnica-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/arstechnica.com/space/2023/06/boeing-stands-down-from-starliner-launch-to-address-recently-found-problems/amp/ https://www.space.com/mars-astronauts-suspended-animation-sound-waves? https://www.esa.int/Science_Exploration/Human_and_Robotic_Exploration/Research/Flying_frying_in_microgravity https://exterrajsc.com/strategic-framework-for-space-diplomacy-released-by-state-department/2023/06/02/ We'd like to thank our sponsors: • Caldera Lab Follow us: @todayinspacepod on Instagram/Twitter Support the podcast: #space #rocket #podcast #people #spacex #moon #science #3dprinting #nasa #tothemoon #spacetravel #spaceexploration #aerospace #spacetechnology #engineer #alien #stem #listenable #iss #alienlife #astronomy #astrophysics #starship #rocketpen | |||
| 07 Apr 2020 | Thoughts: 9 Month trip to Mars or indefinite pandemic lockdown? | TIS193 | 00:12:41 | |
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! 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? | |||
| 24 Jul 2022 | JWST starts unfolding the universe, one new image a time | Answering your JWST Questions | 01:04:41 | |
On this episode, we have compiled all-things JWST after the 1st images were released on July 11th-July 12th! We are living in a post-JWST world and already the amazing piece of space technology is a suitable successor for the Hubble Space Telescope. And NASA/ESA/CSA are just getting started, as images continue to be released and show us even more about the unseen infrared spectrum of the universe. We share a whole lot of info in this episode, including:
All this and more on this episode of Today In Space! Support the podcast:
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| 08 Mar 2021 | Avi Loeb | Oumuamua, Astrophysics, and Academia's struggle with new ideas | People of Science | 01:12:50 | |
On this episode of People of Science we are pleased to have Avi Loeb on to discuss the scientific mystery of Oumuamua. Avi is an Astrophysicist who's hypothesis on the first detected interstellar object to pass through our solar system looks at all the facts and leads us to challenge humanities greatest question - "Are we alone in the universe?" Where did this object come from? Is it spacecraft remnants from another civilization? Are there more of them out there? Avi kindly breaks down the entire mystery and the resistance this idea is having in the Academic circles. We welcome this thoughtful hypothesis that has the chance to change the entire way we think about life on Earth and is testable in under 10 years. Please enjoy the podcast Purchase Avi's book "Extraterrestrial: The First Sign of Intelligent Life Beyond Earth": More on Avi Loeb: 3D Model of Oumuamua (an artists rendering): Support the podcast:
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| 21 Sep 2021 | SpaceX Inspiration4 Deorbit, Ocean landing, & Recovery Hangout w/ Niko Orphanos of Weebs & Weights | 00:49:05 | |
This week's episode begins with a recap of the successful Inspiration4 mission that successfully raised over it's $200 million fundraising and returned the crew of four back home to their families. I am still searching for the right words to describe all that I am processing after this three day mission in space, that went farther than any current mission in orbit with the worlds largest window ever flown. We follow up with the audio from our 40 minute live hangout on our Facebook page/Todayinspacepodcast with my brother Niko Orphanos on his Twitch channel and discord
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| 04 Jun 2020 | Wayne Neumaier (a7lprops) - Rocket Propulsion Engineer, Robot Fabricator, Prop builder & Costume maker | People of Science | 01:45:00 | |
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: 2StoryProps Blog: SpaceX Helmet File: Andy Weir's new book: Public Info on Dynetics Lander: | |||
| 17 Mar 2022 | Steve Good CCO of Ramon.Space | Software & Supercomputing to Space, & the universal language of Math & Physics | People of Science | 00:56:52 | |
On this episode we return with another People of Science segment! This week, we are honored to have Steve Good, the Chief Commercial Officer of Ramon.Space - a company dedicated to bringing software & supercomputing to space. Today Ramon.Space Announces their High-Capacity Space-Resilient Storage Solution to the public. The boom of interest in space has been helped out by the economical advancements in rocket launches thanks to companies like Spacex - but what happens now? Steve shares his STEM origin stories and how math & physics connected with him at a young age while his love of space merged into a 25 year career in Aerospace and Satellites. We discuss the business of satellites, orbits, and computing in space - and how the storage solution Ramon.Space is offering for spacecraft can meet the growing need and bridge the gap of our infrastructure needs in space. If you really want to learn more about satellites and what it takes to launch hardware with 0% failure rate over 50+ missions to space, while also enabling the future of storing, computing, and connecting data in space - look no further! Brief Review & runthrough of the missions Ramon.Space has supported: A big thanks to Steve Good & Ramon.Space for joining us and sharing their story! ramon.space Follow us on social: | |||
| 19 Sep 2024 | John Conafay CEO & Co-Founder of Integrate | Space Business & Collaborative Mission Planning | People of Science | 00:57:23 | |
On this week's episode we are joined by John Conafay, the CEO & Co-Founder of Integrate to share his STEM Origin story and chat with us about the company. Integrate is touted as the only program management tool built specifically for multi-team hardware development. Another way of saying it could be that Integrate is bringing all of the various hardware teams involved in launching a rocket to space under one platform. The overlapping timelines of each piece of hardware on that rocket is a daunting task, especially when more than one thing goes wrong. Going to space is not just technically hard, it's a web of decisions that all need to go right - and it's not being looked at as fully or strategically as even the most Space Hardcore might think! John and his team at Integrate are working to solve this problem by bringing all of these hardware teams into one program management tool. One timeline, everyone's needs, one source of truth. Which, if done well, could help reduce many potential mistakes and stressful time management issues last second. Reducing these "easy human mistakes" with program management can make space travel more successful, cost less, and reduce a lot of baseline risk. At the end of the day, what's a rocket launch other than a string of risky decisions that need to go right in order to get to space? We'd love to know what YOU think! Let us know in the comments below or by emailing us at todayinspacepodcast@gmail.com. Topics: space, industry, company, building, hardware, work, launch, integrate, risk, mission, sales, spacex, satellites, small launch, punk, entrepreneur, business, hardware integration, mission planning
https://blog.integrate.co/why-the-price-discrepancy-between-integrate-and-jira-d793dafd5b6d Timestamps: 00:00 John Conafay Introduction & Background & What Integrate is all about -------------------------- Here's to building a fantastic future - and continued progress in Space and humanity! Spread Love, Spread Science We'd like to thank our sponsors: Follow us: Support the podcast: #space #rocket #podcast #people #spacex #moon #science #3dprinting #nasa #tothemoon #spacetravel #spaceexploration #spacecraft #technology #aerospace #spacetechnology #engineer #stem #artemis #lunar #3dprinting #create #astronaut #spacestation #lunarbase #lunar #moonbase #moon #integrate #projectmanagement #johnconafay | |||
| 28 May 2019 | The Balance: Is SpaceX involved in too many projects? | Personal Log | Today In Space | 00:10:41 | |
Alex shares his thoughts on SpaceX's latest successes and difficulties with Starlink, Crew Dragon, Falcon 9 Reusability, and Starship Testing. He continues his theory of balance in science by discussing why and how SpaceX may be doing too much and could run itself too thin. Our Audible Recommendation for this episode is 'Failure is not an Option' by Gene Kranz. Get your copy for free by going to audibletrial.com/todayinspace and start your free trial. The podcast is also supported by AG3D Printing - get started 3D printing today and follow us to learn more about it! www.ag3d-printing.com. We're on Instagram at AG3Dprinting https://www.floridatoday.com/story/tech/science/space/2019/05/24/spacex-cleaning-up-cape-canaveral-landing-zone-after-crew-dragon-explosion/1227473001/ https://spacenews.com/spacex-begins-starship-hopper-testing/ | |||
| 30 Mar 2022 | The Balance | US Launch Independence, SLS rollout, & the changing tide of global Space efforts | 00:41:04 | |
This week we discuss the nuanced topic of launch independence, the ability of a single country to continue their space programs regardless of global conflict that might interrupt international partnerships like the ISS and other space ventures. Given the continuing conflict in Ukraine, this story continues to develop. NASA also rolled out the SLS for the first time from the VAB to Pad 39B, which marks a momentus moment for Artemis 1 just around the corner. Looking forward to seeing that rocket in person in a few months! We're trying to go down to Florida and take it all in! Having a moon rocket along with all of our amazing "broomsticks" here in the US provides us an opportunity to continue our progress in space without the need for the Russian Soyuz system. US launch independence is at an all time strength given the last 10 years of work to allow America to launch its own Astronauts from American soil. What happened? How did we get here? Why are we so lucky? We attempt to answer those question throughout this episode. We also discuss the challenge others around the world are having now, as missions are getting shuffled now that organizations like ESA & JAXA who might have relied on Russian Soyuz launches to go to space. Even competitive rivals like OneWeb and Starlink are joining together to launch on American rockets to avoid delay and collapse of millions of invested dollars. It is a complex situation, and strangely the Space Force predicted these types of changes in their outline of Space Future 2060 release in 2019. All this and more on this weeks episode!
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| 04 Sep 2020 | Juleah Kaliski - Creativity in COVID, Self Care, and Enabling Yourself By Knowing Yourself | People of Science #215 | 01:14:54 | |
On People of Science, we speak with humans who follow their passions and have been influenced by science, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics (STEAM). This week we had Juleah Kaliski back on for another podcast to talk space and life. We discuss creativity in the time of the pandemic, learning styles, west coast fires, environment, and change. Juleah also shares her thoughts on the latest SpaceX crewed mission DM-2, Falcon 9 B1049's 6th reusable flight, women in NASA, SLS, and more! Fashionable tees for the modern astronomer and space nerd - Support Juleah here: https://www.threadless.com/shop/@jule... Support the Podcast: https://www.etsy.com/shop/ag3dprinting/ | |||
| 05 Dec 2016 | TIS#110 Anomaly in the 3rd Stage of Progress | 00:30:54 | |
First week with AG3D Printing, Anomaly with Progress 65, Roscosmos, NASA, SpaceX, Boeing, 3D Printing, Buzz Aldrin, Antarctica | |||
| 18 Nov 2014 | TIS#002 11/10/2014 Antares Rocket Incident | 00:22:24 | |
The first independent segment of "Today in Space" with Alex.  EXPLICIT MATERIAL POSSIBLE | |||
| 18 Nov 2014 | TIS#001 11/13/2014 Rosetta Mission - Philae Lander lands on Comet 67P | 00:25:05 | |
Today, 11/13/2014, in Space!  © ESA/Rosetta/Philae/CIVA  © ESA/Rosetta/ NAVCAM – CC BY-SA IGO 3.0  EXPLICIT MATERIAL POSSIBLE  ©ESA/Rosetta/Philae/CIVA  ©ESA/Rosetta/MPS forOSIRIS Team MPS/UPD/LAM/IAA/SSO/INTA/UPM/DASP/IDA  ©ESA/Rosetta/Philae/ROLIS/DLR | |||
| 18 Nov 2014 | TIS#003 11/17/2014 Orion Launch System | 00:25:01 | |
Today, November 17, 2014, in Space!  EXPLICIT MATERIAL POSSIBLE  | |||
| 25 Nov 2014 | TIS#004 11/24/2014 Asteroids | 00:28:01 | |
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| 02 Dec 2014 | TIS#005 12/01/2014 Ganymede, 3D Printers, Space Coffee & the Gym | 00:31:23 | |
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Welcome back to another week of the show! Thank you everyone who got in touch with me about the show, I really appreciate the support!
Enjoy this weeks segment! ELGR3CO  Credit: USGS Astrogeology Science Center/Wheaton/NASA/JPL-Caltech Ganymede (Jupiters Moon)
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"Wanderers" by Erik Wernquist.http://vimeo.com/108650530
Alex also rambles about going to the gym and good advice from a friend. Space Links:
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| 03 Dec 2014 | TIS#006 12/02/14 - INTERSTELLAR PART 1 | 00:46:31 | |
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Topics from Part 1Relativity, gravity, consequences of Space Travel, Love, Black Holes, "main-stream" science movies, Christopher Nolan, Hans Zimmer, the soundtrack, human nature, fear, Dreamchaser Shuttle, cowardice. Space Links:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dream_Chaser | |||
| 03 Dec 2014 | TIS#007 12/03/14 INTERSTELLAR PART 2 | 00:51:34 | |
 EXPLICIT MATERIAL This is Part 2 of the Interstellar Podcast. Alex, and his guest John, discuss the problems of having a popular "main-stream" science movie. They also make their way through trying to explain the ending too. There is more film and science to learn about as well. Topics in Part 2:'Her', Apollo 13, film, camera mounting, 'Gravity', field of view, Batman, Christopher Nolan, event horizon, human nature, Hans Zimmer, 'Inception'. Space Links:http://www.tomhanks-online.com/media/video/detail/76/apollo-13-filming-in-space | |||
| 04 Dec 2014 | TIS#008 12/04/14 ORION Test Flight (Scrubbed 1st Day) | 00:19:19 | |
 EXPLICIT MATERIAL Today, the Orion Test Flight attempted to launch and faced several challenges during it's launch window and had to scrub the launch for 24 hours. Alex goes over the first (scrubbed) launch of the Orion Spacecraft from Launch Complex 37 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station.
He goes over the incidents that caused the delay. ("Higher-than-expected" winds, another boat, and "sticky" Hydrogen Valves) ...and gets a little too excitable about the boat that entered "restricted area".
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| 05 Dec 2014 | TIS#009 12/05/14 (SUCCESSFUL) Orion Launch - Here We Come Mars! | 00:17:18 | |
 Alex gives you a play-by-play of the successful test flight of the Orion service module. Rapidly going through the highlights for today's incredible accomplishment, Alex goes through each major step, explaining different aspects of the mission as well.
Alex also shows you how to 'properly' react to this historic event, not only as an American, but as a human being. Launch video of Orion (12/05/14) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Hn8qnsucwo  Photo Credit: NASA/Bill Ingalls Topics on today's Episode:Orion, NASA, Test Flight, America, Lockheed Martin, Delta IV Heavy Rocket, Heat Shield, Van Allen Belt, Radiation, Re-entry, the US Navy, Plasma, Communication Black out, Drogues, Main Parachutes, supersonic, Statute Miles (3,604.2 miles), 20,000 MPH vs. 88 MPH, 1st stage, second stage, RL-10B Engine, Max Q, Launch Abort System. SPACE LINKS: | |||
| 09 Dec 2014 | TIS#010 12/09/14 Upcoming Launches - SpaceX | 00:28:01 | |
 EXPLICIT Content Possible Alex talks about the technology that will be tested on the next SpaceX launch (CRS-5) on December 16th, 2014: Hypersonic Grid Fins https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/536258543675252739/photo/1 Autonomous Spaceport Drone Ship https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/536262624653365248/photo/1 Alex then talks about the craziness that is the space race we are in the middle of, and he talks about how he got into the space industry.  SpaceX unveiled its Dragon V2 spacecraft designed to carry humans into orbit. The company's founder and CEO, Elon Musk, detailed aspects of the design that was developed in partnership with NASA's Commercial Crew Program. Image Credit: TOPICS ON THIS EPISODESpaceX, CRS-5, Hypersonic Grid Fins, Autonomous Spaceport Drone Ship, Falcon 9, Dragon, High School, Conversation SPACE LINKS:
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| 16 Dec 2014 | TIS#011 12/15/14 Pluto and the Pluto Express/New Horizons | 00:24:31 | |
 EXPLICIT MATERIAL Alex brings you the information you should know as New Horizons makes its approach to Pluto and it's moons. Alex explains the history of why Pluto became classified as a "dwarf planet" in 2006. Learn a little bit about the mission & what to expect during the time until New Horizons reaches its closest approach to Pluto on July 14, 2015. Also, Alex goes over the different data the science team is planned to gather during their time at Pluto.  An artist's drawing shows the New Horizons spacecraft as it nears Pluto. The moon Charon is in the distance Image Credit:  In 2005, this image from NASA's Hubble Space Telescope was used to identify two new moons orbiting Pluto. Pluto is in the center. The moon Charon is just below it. The newly discovered moons, Nix and Hydra, are to the right of Pluto and Charon. Image Credit:  A drawing of the solar system shows Pluto's tilted orbit. Pluto's orbital path angles 17 degrees above the line, or plane, where the eight planets orbit. Image Credit: NASA Topics in this Episode:
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| 23 Dec 2014 | TIS#012 12/22/14 Beta Angles & Private Space Companies | 00:27:42 | |
 EXPLICIT MATERIAL POSSIBLE  The Sierra Nevada Corporation Dream Chaser flight vehicle is readied for 60 mph tow tests at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center on Aug. 2, 2013
Alex talks about the postponing of SpaceX's CRS-5 mission to resupply the ISS and also talks about some other private companies and what they are doing to help bring the cost down for space travel and help make it safer. The companies discussed are Sierra Nevada Corporations (SNC) Space Systems and Blue Origins, LLC.  Blue Origin’s pusher escape system rockets the Crew Capsule away from the launch pad, demonstrating a key safety system for both suborbital and orbital flights. Credit: Jeff Bezos, Blue Origins, LLC.  Dream Chaser launches on an Atlas V rocket in this artist's conception. Credit: Mark Maxwell  Over=head view comparison of the Space Shuttle (Right) and the Dream Chaser aircraft (Left) In the spirit of Christmas, Alex also demonstrates how the "horse-whinny" is done in that Christmas song - "Sleigh Ride", and what instrument actually makes that sound. TOPICS ON TODAY'S EP:The Holidays (the good, the bad & the ugly), SpaceX CRS-5, static fire test, beta angles, Sierra Nevada Corporations Space Systems (SNC), Dream Chaser, SpaceShipOne & SpaceShipTwo hybrid rocket engine, Launch America, Commercial Crew Program, NASA, Blue Origins, Beta Cutoff, "rotisserie mode", What instrument plays the horse call in "Sleigh Ride" & how is it done. Space Links:
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| 30 Dec 2014 | TIS#013 12/29/14 Dark Energy & Matter | 00:21:17 | |
 EXPLICIT MATERIAL POSSIBLE In Part 1 of this Two Part episode, Alex has Brian Folan (artist/musician out of Providence, RI) on the show to discuss Dark Energy. This episode is part of the "Opinion Panel" where Alex brings people who are interested in space and science to come on and give their opinion. The idea is to get people who aren't involved in science to "ask questions" and talk about Space. This is the first try. Enjoy! From "What is Dark Energy?", to "How do we know there is Dark Energy?", Alex and Brian sit down and talk about this crazy mystery that is supposed to make up 68% of the Universe. If you want to check out Brian Folan's music, go to Brian4ever.bandcamp.com Topics in this Episode:Dark Energy, Dark Matter, the Composition of the Universe, Planck Telescope, Space Links: | |||
| 01 Jan 2015 | TIS#014 12/31/14 Opinion Panel: The Scientific Method, String Theory & Zombie Brains | 00:41:17 | |
HAPPY NEW YEAR, EVERYONE! EXPLICIT MATERIAL
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Brian had brought this article up to discuss, but considering I didn't read it before-hand, I really didn't have any right to give my take on it. So I cut that part of our conversation out. But, both me and Brian did have problems with this article for different reasons but the general consensus was that we don't agree with the way this article leads people on - especially right from the beginning with a title like this. (The timing of the article is a little suspicious as well) http://www.wsj.com/articles/eric-metaxas-science-increasingly-makes-the-case-for-god-1419544568 You can follow Brian Folan online at brian4ever.bandcamp.com | |||
| 06 Jan 2015 | TIS#015 01/05/15 The Big Bang, Curlicues, Bicep & Planck | 00:31:27 | |
 EXPLICIT MATERIAL Possible Today In Space, Alex introduces the new assistant to the show. The two go over the Big Bang, what it is and how we know about it. Alex then goes into the controversy with the Bicep teams study on Inflation and what the Standard Cosmological Model is - as it relates to the Big Bang. Space Links:
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| 07 Jan 2015 | TIS#016 01/06/15 Abort of CRS-5 Mission, Drifting Actuators & Fear | 00:48:37 | |
 EXPLICIT MATERIAL Possible Alex and the Assistant talk about the aborted CRS-5 mission today and what caused the engineers to stop the launch. They also talk about fear and anxiety and how to deal with it. The next launch attempt of the Falcon9 rocket and CRS-5 mission is slated for 4:47AM ET this Saturday (January 10th). You can watch coverage of it here  Image Credit: SpaceX http://www.spacex.com/webcast/ Space Links:
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| 11 Jan 2015 | TIS#017 01/10/15 (SUCCESSFUL) CRS-5 Launch | 00:33:41 | |
 EXPLICIT MATERIAL Possible Alex dubs the CRS-5 Launch video (since he missed the live launch). He also talks about the cold weather, the student scientists who got a second chance, and things to come with the show! link to the Launch Video: Space Links: | |||
| 13 Jan 2015 | TIS#018 01/12/15 CRS-5 Mission Updates & Back then...In Space! | 00:27:07 | |
 EXPLICIT MATERIAL Possible Today In Space, Alex brings updates from SpaceX's CRS-5 mission and the science that they'll be doing up in Space. He also talks about four different events in Space, from the years 1820, 1986, 1997 & 2005 that happened on January 12. Space Links: | |||
| 14 Jan 2015 | TIS#019 01/14/15 Space Movies w/ John | 01:56:39 | |
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| 20 Jan 2015 | TIS#020 01/19/15 Boston, Beagle-2, Falcon 9 landing (almost) & Leadership | 00:50:49 | |
 EXPLICIT MATERIAL Possible Happy Martin Luther King, Jr. Day everyone. We celebrate a leader who cared about the people and showed us all how to peacefully protest.
The guys also talk about the success of Boston this week, from Patriots to the UFC at the Garden. Space Links:
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| 24 Jan 2015 | TIS#021 01/24/15 Supplemental - College, Lightning Round & Perspective | 00:49:48 | |
 EXPLICIT MATERIAL Possible Welcome to a special bonus episode of Today in Space!
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 Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech
 Opportunity’s view from Cape Tribulation
 Ceres Interior: Cutaway view of Ceres showing the differentiated layers of the asteroid.
 Image of an Antares rocket rolling out to the launch pad at Wallops Island, Virginia. The rocket’s two AJ26 engines will be replaced by RD-181 engines. At the end, Alex talks about his theory of perspective and reference frame and why it is so important after he couldn't find Comet Lovejoy...even with a star map.
CORRECTION:Ceres is being approached by the Dawn Mission, while Charon & Pluto are being approached by the New Horizons mission. If I mentioned that after Ceres, it will see Pluto...I was wrong. Space Links:
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| 26 Jan 2015 | TIS#022 01/26/15 Identical Twins for Mars & the Blizzard of '15? | 01:00:52 | |
Welcome to the Weekly Update of Today In Space! EXPLICIT MATERIAL Possible Topics:
 NASA astronaut Scott Kelly stands as he is recognized by President Barack Obama. Astronaut Scott Kelly will launch to the International Space Station and become the first American to live and work aboard the orbiting laboratory for a year-long mission. Credit: NASA/Bill Ingalls
 Credit: "Inside my Sleep Pod - it serves as my bedroom, recording studio, and twitter zone while on the Space Station. pic.twitter.com/Mw7FeHVB"
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| 04 Feb 2015 | TIS#023 02/03/15 Lightning Round: Inflation Deflates, SMAP, Z-1 Prototype & CubeSats | 00:30:41 | |
 EXPLICIT MATERIAL Possible On this weekly update Alex does another Lightning round to go over some of the many things that have happened in Space since the last episode. This week's Lightning Round mixes electronic synth & beat loops as well as some disco-era baselines accompanied by the intuitive GarageBand Drummer Nikki.  She's not real...but she plays like she's real. Topics for this EP:Click the images for the link to the topic, and see underneath for extras!
 Image Credit: ESA/Planck Collaboration. Acknowledgment: M.-A. Miville-Deschênes, CNRS – Institut d’Astrophysique Spatiale, Université Paris-XI, Orsay, France
 Image Credit: Clyde-Space.com Figure 1: Pumpkin 1U CubeSat Structure with Clyde Space Solar Panels.
 Photo credit: NASA/Bill Ingalls
 Image Credit: NASA. This new spacesuit prototype from NASA might reinvent the ways astronauts experience space. When Falcon Heavy lifts off later this year, it will be the most powerful operational rocket in the world by a factor of two. Thrust at liftoff is equal to approximately eighteen 747 aircraft operating simultaneously. NASA's Proposed Budget | |||
| 10 Feb 2015 | TIS#024 02/09/15 Launch Hangout: (Scrubbed) SpaceX/DSCOVR launch & Moon Business | 00:55:53 | |
 In this week's episode, Alex and the Assistant hangout and watch the live coverage of the DSCOVR launch aboard SpaceX's Falcon 9. While they wait, the two talk about Moon business and eventually aliens. The SpaceX Falcon 9 launch of DSCOVR has been scrubbed and will launch on Tuesday, February 10th, 2015 @ 6:05PM ETwith a backup for Wednesday, February 11th, 2015 @ 6:03PM ET  SpaceX DSCOVR Mission Patch Space Links:
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| 17 Feb 2015 | TIS#025 02/16/15 Supplemental - NYC, Opinion of the Week & Reaching for the Impossible | 00:45:36 | |
 This is the Supplemental Episode of the podcast, where Alex talks about more philosophical, side-mission topics like life in his world. Photos from the Patrice O'Neal Benefit         Photos from the Conditions in New England     | |||
