Your Space Journey

The Misfits and Geniuses Racing to Put Space Within Reach In this episode we speak with Ashlee Vance, New York Times bestselling author of ELON MUSK. In his latest book, WHEN THE HEAVENS WENT ON SALE, Ashlee takes us on a captivating journey into the world of commercial space, shedding light on the revolution happening right above our heads. With unprecedented access to private space companies, Ashlee unveils the untold stories of misfits and geniuses racing to put space within reach. Get ready to discover how this new space economy is transforming economics, geopolitics, and daily life, and what it means for the future of humanity's ventures beyond Earth. —————————————————————— ツ HOPE YOU ENJOY THIS INTERVIEW! 👉 Don't forget to subscribe to this channel & press the bell 🔔 for more updates. 👉 Subscribe now: https://rb.gy/d61xej ⌨ Share your opinion by commenting and what let us know interviews you want next. —————————————————————— Ashlee Vance is a writer, TV host, and producer, known for his work in the media industry. Most of his stories can be found in Bloomberg Businessweek magazine, where he has made a name for himself. Additionally, he hosts and writes for the popular tech-travel show Hello World on Bloomberg. His writing prowess extends beyond Bloomberg, with notable contributions to The New York Times, The Economist, and The Register. As a New York Times best-selling book author, he has garnered recognition for his captivating storytelling skills, and his TV episodes have earned him numerous awards for his outstanding work. Currently, he is busy producing a drama TV series centered around the life of Elon Musk, as well as a documentary film that explores the wonders of space, both of which are slated to air on HBO. Born in South Africa and raised mostly in Texas, he now resides in California with his beautiful wife, who he describes as an "absolute ten," and their two wonderful boys. For more info: https://www.ashleevance.com/https://twitter.com/ashleevancehttps://www.instagram.com/valleyhack/https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqq4LnWs3olU-bP2R9uD8YXbt02JjocOk—————————————————————— 👇👇👇 Your Space Journey 🌐 Website: https://www.yourspacejourney.com 📧 For business inquiries: info@yourspacejourney.com 🥰 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourspacejourney ——————————————————————

A Torsten Hoffman Documentary In this episode we feature Torsten Hoffmann, the award-winning filmmaker behind the upcoming documentary 'Fortitude: Forging the Trillion Dollar Space Economy'. For this film Torsten has interviewed more than 70 experts on four continents to cover the people, perils and promises behind the emerging space industry. Interviews feature influential figures, including policy makers, astrophysicists, venture capitalists, and technology companies, as well as startups aiming to turn science fiction into science fact. The documentary is nearing completion and is in the final stages of fundraising, where supporters can get a chance to send their pet’s dna to the Moon. —————————————————————— ツ HOPE YOU ENJOY THIS INTERVIEW! 👉 Don't forget to subscribe to this channel & press the bell 🔔 for more updates. 👉 Subscribe now: https://rb.gy/d61xej ⌨ Share your opinion by commenting and what let us know interviews you want next. —————————————————————— FORTITUDE Trailer: https://youtu.be/qijlsreCUnk FORTITUDE KickStarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bitcointheendofmoney/fortitude-forging-the-trillion-dollar-space-economy For more info visit https://fortitudemovie.com/ —————————————————————— 👇👇👇 Your Space Journey 🌐 Website: https://www.yourspacejourney.com 📧 For business inquiries: info@yourspacejourney.com 🥰 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourspacejourney ——————————————————————

The New Guys by Meredith Bagby I am delighted to welcome author and space historian Meredith Bagby to our show today. Meredith has just released her latest book, "THE NEW GUYS: The Historic Class of Astronauts That Broke Barriers and Changed the Face of Space Travel". In this captivating work, Meredith delves into the story of the first class of civilian astronauts for the space shuttle, and their enduring impact on the American space program. —————————————————————— ツ HOPE YOU ENJOY THIS INTERVIEW! 👉 Don't forget to subscribe to this channel & press the bell 🔔 for more updates. 👉 Subscribe now: https://rb.gy/d61xej ⌨ Share your opinion by commenting and what let us know interviews you want next. —————————————————————— The first class of civilian astronauts for the Space Shuttle program was selected in 1978, as part of NASA's effort to diversify the astronaut corps and bring in more non-military personnel. The class included two women, Sally Ride and Judith Resnik, as well as three men, Ronald McNair, Ellison Onizuka, and Gregory Jarvis. The civilian astronauts brought a range of expertise to the space program, from physics and engineering to medicine and social sciences. Their selection marked an important shift in the space program, demonstrating NASA's commitment to opening up space travel to a broader range of Americans. Tragically, two members of the class, Resnik and Onizuka, were among the crew of the Challenger space shuttle that was lost in the 1986 explosion, underscoring the risks and challenges of space exploration. However, their legacy lives on, inspiring new generations of astronauts and space enthusiasts to continue pushing the boundaries of what is possible in space travel. As a historian and expert on space exploration, Meredith's research and insights are second to none. Her book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of space travel, and for those who are inspired by the courage and determination of the early pioneers of spaceflight. —————————————————————— 👇👇👇 Your Space Journey 🌐 Website: https://www.yourspacejourney.com 📧 For business inquiries: info@yourspacejourney.com 🥰 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourspacejourney ——————————————————————

Space situational awareness and debris management Welcome to our interview with Dr. Luisa Buinhas, the Chief Program Officer of Vyoma, a company revolutionizing the way space debris is monitored and managed. Luisa has a background in space situational awareness and debris management, and her company offers a range of technology and services to help organizations track and mitigate the effects of space debris. With the increasing use of satellites and the potential risks posed by debris in orbit, Vyoma's services are more important than ever. In this interview, we'll be discussing how Vyoma's technology works, the challenges the company faces, and how it is working towards a more sustainable future for space activities. We'll also hear about the company's recent projects and partnerships, as well as its future plans in the field of space situational awareness and debris management. —————————————————————— ツ HOPE YOU ENJOY THIS INTERVIEW! 👉 Don't forget to subscribe to this channel & press the bell 🔔 for more updates. 👉 Subscribe now: https://rb.gy/d61xej ⌨ Share your opinion by commenting and what let us know interviews you want next. —————————————————————— Vyoma is building the operating system of space. With cameras on satellites paired with ML-supported automation services, Vyoma ensures real-time mapping of space objects and safe satellite operations. In short, Vyoma provides the critical infrastructure needed for satellite safety as our orbits get 10-100x busier in the next decade. For more information: · https://www.vyoma.space/ · https://www.instagram.com/vyoma_space/ · https://www.facebook.com/vyomaspaceOfficial · https://www.linkedin.com/company/vyomaspace · https://twitter.com/vyoma_space —————————————————————— 👇👇👇 Your Space Journey 🌐 Website: https://www.yourspacejourney.com 📧 For business inquiries: info@yourspacejourney.com 🥰 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourspacejourney ——————————————————————

Get ready to explore Jupiter’s icy moons with the European Space Agency's JUICE mission. Join us as we uncover the secrets of one of the solar system's most mysterious and fascinating places. —————————————————————— ツ HOPE YOU ENJOY THIS INTERVIEW! 👉 Don't forget to subscribe to this channel & press the bell 🔔 for more updates. 👉 Subscribe now: https://rb.gy/d61xej ⌨ Share your opinion by commenting and what let us know interviews you want next. —————————————————————— ESA's Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer, or JUICE, is a mission to study Jupiter and its three largest moons: Ganymede, Europa, and Callisto. Launching in April 2023, JUICE will spend more than three and a half years studying the atmosphere, magnetic field, and magnetosphere of Jupiter, as well as the icy surface and subsurface ocean of the three moons. The spacecraft will be equipped with a suite of scientific instruments, including cameras, spectrometers, and a radar, to study the geology, chemistry, and potential habitability of the moons. JUICE will also be the first spacecraft to make in-depth observations of Ganymede, which is the largest moon in our solar system, and the only moon known to have a magnetic field. The mission will provide new insights into the formation and evolution of Jupiter and its moons, and will help to answer key questions about the potential for life beyond Earth. For more information visit https://www.esa.int/Science_Exploration/Space_Science/Juice —————————————————————— 👇👇👇 Your Space Journey 🌐 Website: https://www.yourspacejourney.com 📧 For business inquiries: info@yourspacejourney.com 🥰 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourspacejourney ——————————————————————

Two Fascinating New Kids (and everyone else!) Books for Astronomy Did you know that one of Saturn’s moons is so hollow it would float on water? Or that Jupiter might have diamonds floating in its clouds? Learn about these and others in 1,000 Facts about Space, a new book by astronomer Dean Regas, who joins us next in today’s episode. —————————————————————— ツ HOPE YOU ENJOY THIS INTERVIEW! 👉 Don't forget to subscribe to this channel & press the bell 🔔 for more updates. 👉 Subscribe now: https://rb.gy/d61xej ⌨ Share your opinion by commenting and what let us know interviews you want next. —————————————————————— Dean Regas is an astronomer, writer, and educator who is best known for his work as the Outreach Astronomer at the Cincinnati Observatory, where he has been sharing the wonders of the cosmos with audiences of all ages for over a decade. He is the author of two books, "1000 Facts About Space" and "How to Teach Grown-Ups About Pluto", which are aimed at bringing the latest research and discoveries in astronomy to a wider audience. "1000 Facts About Space" is a fun and engaging guide to the universe, packed with fascinating facts and stories about stars, galaxies, planets, and more. Meanwhile, "How to Teach Grown-Ups About Pluto" is a humorous and practical guide for anyone who wants to learn more about the dwarf planet and the ongoing debate over its planetary status. Both books are perfect for anyone who has ever looked up at the night sky and wondered what's out there. For more information visit CincinnatiObservatory.org Timeline: Welcome and introduction to Dean Regus. 0:00 How did the partnership with National Geographic come about? 1:48 Diamonds floating in the clouds of Jupiter and other amazing facts about space. 4:01 How did you decide on 1000 facts about space? 5:24 What motivated you to write this book? 10:36 Advice for those who want to get more into astronomy. 16:25 What’s happening at the observatory right now. 21:18 Astronomical events coming up! —————————————————————— 👇👇👇 Your Space Journey 🌐 Website: https://www.yourspacejourney.com 📧 For business inquiries: info@yourspacejourney.com 🥰 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourspacejourney ——————————————————————

SpaceX Crew-6 is launching soon, with many first-time surprises. The sixth SpaceX commercial crew mission to the International Space Station for NASA is scheduled to launch in a few days from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. —————————————————————— ツ HOPE YOU ENJOY THIS INTERVIEW! 👉 Don't forget to subscribe to this channel & press the bell 🔔 for more updates. 👉 Subscribe now: https://rb.gy/d61xej ⌨ Share your opinion by commenting and what let us know interviews you want next. —————————————————————— The SpaceX Dragon spacecraft, named Endeavour, mated atop a Falcon 9 rocket will carry two NASA astronauts, Mission Commander Stephen Bowen, and Pilot Woody Hoburg, along with UAE (United Arab Emirates) astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi and Roscosmos cosmonaut Andrey Fedyaev, who will join as mission specialists. During its 6-month mission, Crew-6 will conduct new and exciting scientific research to prepare for human exploration beyond low-Earth orbit and benefit life on Earth. Experiments will include studies of how particular materials burn in microgravity, tissue chip research on heart, brain, and cartilage functions, and an investigation that will collect microbial samples from the outside of the space station. These are just some of the more than 200 science experiments and technology demonstrations that will take place during their mission. This is the first spaceflight for three of the astronauts, including Mission Specialist Sultan Al Neyadi who joins us today. Sultan will be making his first trip to space and will be the first UAE astronaut to fly on a commercial spacecraft. Once aboard the station, he will become a flight engineer for Expedition 69. Sultan was one of two people selected from more than 4,000 candidates to become the first Emirati astronauts. He went through the UAE Astronaut Programme at the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Center, or MBRSC. The MBRSC is a space research and development agency based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Established in 2006, the agency is responsible for developing and operating space projects and missions in the UAE. The MBRSC has played a key role in the development of the UAE's space program, including the launch of the country's first satellite, DubaiSat-1, and the development of the Emirates Mars Mission's Hope spacecraft. The center also conducts research and development in areas such as remote sensing, space science, and space exploration, and has partnerships with international space agencies and organizations. Crew-6 Mission: https://blogs.nasa.gov/crew-6 Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Center: https://www.mbrsc.ae/ —————————————————————— 👇👇👇 Your Space Journey 🌐 Website: https://www.yourspacejourney.com 📧 For business inquiries: info@yourspacejourney.com 🥰 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourspacejourney ——————————————————————

Joakim Espeland is the CEO and co-founder of QuadSAT, a Danish company that has developed brand new tools and techniques for testing and calibrating satellite antennas using a drone-based solution. He has already led the company from idea to $million revenue and continues to grow it. Early on, this technology was recognized as a “game changer” for the satellite industry. Satellite operators see QuadSAT’s technology as being a valuable alternative to traditional methods of antenna testing and the European Space Agency (ESA) sees it as having considerable market value to the satellite industry. QuadSAT has already worked with some leading companies, including OneWeb, SES, ESA, and Oxford Space Systems, amongst others. —————————————————————— ツ HOPE YOU ENJOY THIS INTERVIEW! 👉 Don't forget to subscribe to this channel & press the bell 🔔 for more updates. 👉 Subscribe now: https://rb.gy/d61xej ⌨ Share your opinion by commenting and what let us know interviews you want next. —————————————————————— Quadsat is a cutting-edge drone technology company that specializes in testing satellite communications. Their innovative drone-based solutions allow for quick and efficient testing of satellite systems, reducing the cost and time required for traditional testing methods. Quadsat's drones can fly to specific locations and simulate satellite signals, allowing for real-world testing of satellite systems. This technology can be used by satellite operators, telecommunications companies, and government agencies to test and optimize their satellite networks. With Quadsat's technology, companies can improve their satellite communications and ensure that their systems are functioning properly before deployment. Overall, Quadsat is a leader in the field of drone-based satellite testing, providing reliable and cost-effective solutions to a wide range of clients. For more information, visit quadsat.com —————————————————————— 👇👇👇 Your Space Journey 🌐 Website: https://www.yourspacejourney.com 📧 For business inquiries: info@yourspacejourney.com 🥰 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourspacejourney ——————————————————————

Dragonfly, an upcoming mission from the Applied Physics Laboratory, is a pioneering project that aims to explore Saturn's largest moon, Titan. The mission will send a rotorcraft called Dragonfly to Titan's surface to study its geology, atmosphere, and potential habitability. Titan is of particular interest to scientists because it has a thick atmosphere, stable liquids on its surface, and a complex chemistry that is similar to that of early Earth. —————————————————————— ツ HOPE YOU ENJOY THIS INTERVIEW! 👉 Don't forget to subscribe to this channel & press the bell 🔔 for more updates. 👉 Subscribe now: https://rb.gy/d61xej ⌨ Share your opinion by commenting and what let us know interviews you want next. —————————————————————— Dragonfly will be able to fly to different locations on Titan, land and take off again, and conduct in-situ measurements with a suite of scientific instruments. The mission is set to launch in 2027 and will arrive at Titan in 2034. The mission is expected to provide new insights into the origins of life and the potential for life elsewhere in the Solar System. Elizabeth “Zibi” Turtle, the principal investigator for Dragonfly joins us to discuss this incredible mission. Zibi was an associate of the imaging team on the Galileo mission and an associate of the imaging and RADAR teams on the Cassini mission. She also serves as a co-investigator working with the camera on board the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter spacecraft. She has co-authored many scholarly articles about planetary impact features, surface processes, and planetary imaging and mapping. For more information about the Dragonfly mission, visit dragonfly.jhuapl.edu —————————————————————— 👇👇👇 Your Space Journey 🌐 Website: https://www.yourspacejourney.com 📧 For business inquiries: info@yourspacejourney.com 🥰 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourspacejourney ——————————————————————

Season 4 starts February 1st! Here's a sneak peek at some of our episodes.

The fourth season of "Your Space Journey" starts on February 1st! This season, we'll be taking you on an exciting journey through the latest and greatest in space exploration. First up, we'll be diving into the Dragonfly mission to Titan, led by APL. This mission will see a drone-like spacecraft explore the surface of Titan, one of Saturn's moons, by making multiple flights during a two-year mission. Next, we'll be showcasing QuadSAT's cutting-edge drone technology, which is being used to test and improve satellite communications. Then, we'll be learning from Dean Regas, the author of "1000 facts about space" and "How to teach grownups about Pluto", as he shares his knowledge and passion for space with us. We'll also be following the ESA missions Juice and EUCLID, which will explore Jupiter's icy moons and study the large-scale structure of the universe respectively. So get ready to join us as we embark on this exciting journey through the final frontier, and discover the latest and greatest in space exploration.

SPACE RACE 2.0: SpaceX, Blue Origin, Virgin Galactic, NASA, and the Privatization of the Final Frontier Interview with Author Brad Bergan In this episode we’ll discuss SPACE RACE 2.0, a new book that follows the development of commercial space exploration to the present, including today’s major players SpaceX, Blue Origin and Virgin Galactic. Joining me today is the book’s author Brad Bergan. Brad is senior editor at NFT Now. Previously, he was a contributing editor at Futurism and senior editor at Interesting Engineering, specializing in space and tech. As an investigative journalist, his words have been cited in Bloomberg, Discover, Business Insider, and NBC News. SPACE RACE 2.0 Space Race 2.0 follows the development of commercial space exploration to the present. The first steps in private ventures are covered, such as those by Space Services Inc. and Orbital Science in the 1980s and ’90s, as well as today’s major players: SpaceX, Blue Origin, Virgin Galactic. While examining the hardware, Bergan also explores such considerations as the importance of design-forward equipment and the endgame: what ultimately is “in it” for firms at the forefront? Natural resources? NASA and ESA contracts? Commercial travel? Communications? And what legal boundaries, if any, restrain corporate interests in space? Space Race 2.0 is the only authoritative photographic history of the efforts of private companies—often alongside NASA—to accelerate humankind’s exploration and understanding of the final frontier. It’s the ultimate visual look at this relatively young industry, looking back at recent remarkable decades—and ahead to what the future might bring. For more info about Brad Bergan: https://www.bcbergan.com/ https://twitter.com/filterthesnow

Interview with SpaceX Crew-5 JAXA astronaut, Dr. Koichi Wakata (re-release interview from 2020). Dr. Koichi Wakata has accumulated more than 350 days in space spanning five missions, setting a record in Japanese human space flight history for the longest stay in space. He has flown on three space shuttle missions, and a Soyuz mission, and became the first Japanese Commander of the International Space Station. Dr. Wakata has held several key positions with JAXA, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, including serving as JAXA Vice President and Senior Advisor. With the Crew 5 mission, Dr. Wakata made his fifth trip to space and now that he’s aboard the International Space Station, he will serve as a flight engineer for Expedition 68. Dragon was the third different type of spacecraft Dr. Wakata has flown to space. In this interview (from 2020), we discuss how Dr. Wakata became an astronaut, plus JAXA missions such as Hayabusa2, IKAROS, JUICE (Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer) and MMX (Martian Moons Exploration). For more information, visit https://global.jaxa.jp/

In this episode we’ll discuss NASA’s upcoming Artemis 1 mission, scheduled to launch no earlier than the end of this month. The Space Launch System rocket, or “SLS” will propel the Orion spacecraft on its mission around the Moon and back to Earth. Artemis 1 will be an uncrewed flight test that will travel farther than any other human-rated spacecraft has traveled before. This mission, the first of an increasing series of complex missions, will demonstrate NASA’s capability to extend human existence to the Moon, and on to Mars. Joining me today from NASA’s Marshal Space Flight Center is Dave Reynolds, Deputy Program Manager for SLS Booster Subsystems. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Kevin LaRosa II is the Aerial Coordinator & Camera Pilot for Top Gun: Maverick. He’s one of Hollywood’s most sought-after pilot and aerial coordinators, licensed to fly a variety of aircraft ranging from helicopters and airplanes to Learjets and more. He’s known for his work on major blockbusters including Ironman, The Avengers, and Transformers 5. Kevin is an accomplished ATP rated pilot in a multitude of fixed wing and rotorcraft, and works heavily in the motion picture and television industries worldwide coordinating and directing film sequences in the air and on the ground. Kevin joins me in this interview to discuss his career and his latest work which can be seen in Paramount’s Top Gun: Maverick. —————————————————————— 👉 If you enjoyed this interview with Kevin LaRose II about TOP GUN: MAVERICK, please like and share it. 👉 Don't forget to subscribe for more updates. ⌨ Share your opinion in the comments below and who'd you like to see next. —————————————————————— About Kevin LaRosa II Known for his work on major blockbusters like The Avengers (2012), Iron Man (2005) and Transformers: The Last Knight (2017), Kevin LaRosa, II has worked on over 100 different motion picture and commercial productions. An accomplished pilot like his father and grandfather, Kevin grew up with the sights and sounds of engines and propellers for as long as he can remember. Kevin’s father, Kevin LaRosa Sr, began taking him on movie shoots at the early age of 10 and by age 17, Kevin received his certificate to fly. Today, Kevin is one of Hollywood’s most sought-after pilot and aerial coordinators, licensed to fly a variety of aircraft ranging from helicopters and airplanes to Learjets and more. Kevin is an ATP rated pilot trained and certified in a multitude of aircraft. He also holds type ratings in several Learjet models in addition to the C-130/ L-382 Hercules and the Sikorsky S-70/ UH-60, as well as an FAA Part 107 UAS rating for flying unmanned aircraft. Kevin is a member of the Screen Actors Guild, and the Motion Picture Pilots Association. For more information, visit https://www.kevinlarosa.com Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Two Starlinks, two locations, two slightly different results. In this episode I tested out Starlink internet in two locations 1,000 miles apart. First we try it out in central Florida, then we go to Indianapolis to test another unit. We tested 4k, multiple 4k streams, FaceTime, multiple devices, upload and more. The results surprised us... 👉 Don't forget to subscribe to this channel & press the bell 🔔 for more updates. 👉 Subscribe now: https://rb.gy/d61xej ⌨ Share your opinion in the comments below and what videos you want next. About Starlink Starlink provides high-speed, low-latency broadband internet across the globe. Using advanced satellites in a low orbit, Starlink enables video calls, online gaming, streaming, and other high data rate activities that historically have not been possible with satellite internet. Users can expect to see download speeds between 100 Mb/s and 200 Mb/s and latency as low as 20ms in most locations. Starlink internet works by sending information through the vacuum of space, where it travels much faster than in fiber-optic cable and can reach far more people and places. While most satellite internet services today come from single geostationary satellites that orbit the planet at about 35,000km, Starlink is a constellation of multiple satellites that orbit the planet much closer to Earth, at about 550km, and cover the entire globe. Because Starlink satellites are in a low orbit, the round-trip data time between the user and the satellite – also known as latency – is much lower than with satellites in geostationary orbit. This enables Starlink to deliver services like online gaming that are usually not possible on other satellite broadband systems. Starlink is ideally suited for areas where connectivity has been unreliable or completely unavailable. Without the bounds of traditional ground infrastructure, Starlink can be deployed in a matter of minutes to support emergency responders in disaster scenarios. People across the globe are using Starlink to gain access to education, health services and even communications support during natural disasters. For more information about Starlink, visit starlink.com. —————————————————————— 👇👇👇 Your Space Journey 🌐 Website: https://www.yourspacejourney.com 📧 For sponsorship inquiries or media requests: info@yourspacejourney.com 🥰 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourspacejourney —————————————————————— Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

This is a tribute to the late solar astrophysicist Dr. Eugene Parker, featuring my phone interview with him from 2018. In the mid-1950s Dr. Parker developed the theory of the supersonic solar wind and predicted the spiral shape of the solar magnetic field. He was elected to the National Academy of Sciences in 1967 and received numerous honors throughout his career, including the Medal for Exceptional Achievement in Research by the American Physics Society for his fundamental contributions to space physics, plasma physics, solar physics and astrophysics for over 60 years. In his honor, NASA renamed the Parker Solar Probe after him, the first time in history that a space vessel was named after a living person. The Parker Solar Probe was launched in August 2018 and is still making incredible discoveries to this day. I was fortunate to interview Dr. Parker before the launch and grateful to present this interview to you today as we talked about heliophysics and the Parker Solar Probe mission. Dr. Parker passed away on March 15, 2022. About Dr. Eugene Newman Parker In the mid-1950s, a young physicist named Eugene Parker proposed a number of concepts about how stars — including our Sun — give off energy. He called this cascade of energy the solar wind, and he described an entire complex system of plasmas, magnetic fields and energetic particles that make up this phenomenon. Parker also theorized an explanation for the superheated solar corona, which is — contrary to what was expected by then-known physics laws — hotter than the surface of the Sun itself. His theory suggested that regular, but small, solar explosions called nanoflares could, in enough abundance, cause this heating. More than half a century later, the Parker Solar Probe mission now provides key observations on Parker’s groundbreaking theories and ideas, which have informed a generation of scientists about solar physics and the magnetic fields around stars. Much of his pioneering work, which has been proven by subsequent spacecraft, defined a great deal of what we know about the how the Sun–Earth system interacts. Born on June 10, 1927, in Michigan, Parker received a B.S. in physics from Michigan State University and a Ph.D. from Caltech in 1951. He then taught at the University of Utah, and since 1955, Parker has held faculty positions at the University of Chicago and at its Fermi Institute. He has received numerous awards for his research, including the George Ellery Hale Prize, the National Medal of Science, the Bruce Medal, the Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society, the Kyoto Prize, the James Clerk Maxwell Prize, and the Crafoord Prize in Astronomy. About Parker Solar Probe NASA’s historic Parker Solar Probe mission is revolutionizing our understanding of the Sun, where changing conditions can propagate out into the solar system, affecting Earth and other worlds. Parker Solar Probe travels through the Sun’s atmosphere, closer to the surface than any spacecraft before it, facing brutal heat and radiation conditions to provide humanity with the closest-ever observations of a star. Learn more about Parker Solar Probe and its mission at: https://www.nasa.gov/content/goddard/parker-solar-probe Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

In today’s episode we’ll explore the growing problem of space junk and how the new company Privateer Space is working to help make space safer. Joining us today is Dr. Moriba Jah, the Chief Scientist of Privateer. Moriba is a co-founder of Privateer along with the company’s CEO Alex Fielding and the company’s president, Steve Wozniak. Moriba is a renowned astrodynamicist, a space environmentalist, and an associate professor and the University of Texas at Austin. As Privateer’s Chief Scientist, he is the visionary behind Privateer’s innovative technology that will help keep the space environment safe as more and more satellites are put in orbit and human spaceflights expand. ▻ About Privateer Privateer is creating the data infrastructure that will enable sustainable growth for the new space economy. Privateer’s proprietary knowledge graph technology offers much-needed enhancements to how they collect and process information about space objects. Even as orbital highways become more congested, this data and the applications built on it will allow space operators to maneuver safely and effectively. ‍ The first of many apps to be built on Privateer’s data engine is Wayfinder: an open-access and near real-time visualization of satellites and debris in Earth orbit. For more information about Privateer, visit https://www.privateer.com/ —————————————————————— ▻ About Dr. Moriba Jah Moriba Jah is an Associate Professor of Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics at The University of Texas at Austin where he is the holder of the Mrs. Pearlie Dashiell Henderson Centennial Fellowship in Engineering. He’s the director for Computational Astronautical Sciences and Technologies (CAST), a group within the Oden Institute for Computational Engineering and Sciences as well as the Lead for the Space Security and Safety Program at the Robert Strauss Center for International Security and Law. Moriba came to UT Austin by way of the Air Force Research Laboratory and NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory prior to that, where he was a Spacecraft Navigator on a handful of Mars missions. For more information about Dr. Jah, visit https://flow.page/moriba Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

In this episode we speak with Scott “Kidd” Poteet, a Mission Pilot for the new SpaceX Polaris Program. Kidd is a retired U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel with more than 3,000 flying hours as a pilot and over 400 hours of combat time. Most recently Kidd served as the Mission Director for Inspiration4, the world’s first all-civilian mission to space last September that raised more than $240 million for St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Kidd will be the Mission Pilot for the upcoming Polaris Dawn mission, which is scheduled to launch aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9 no earlier than the 4th quarter of this year. The Polaris Dawn crew will spend up to five days in orbit, and fly higher than any Dragon mission to date. They will also attempt the first ever commercial spacewalk. In addition to Kidd, Polaris Dawn’s crew will consist of Jared Isaacman, Mission Commander, Sarah Gillis, Mission Specialist, and Anna Menon, Mission Specialist & Medical Officer. In this episode we speak with Scott “Kidd” Poteet, a Mission Pilot for the new SpaceX Polaris Program. Kidd is a retired U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel with more than 3,000 flying hours as a pilot and over 400 hours of combat time. Most recently Kidd served as the Mission Director for Inspiration4, the world’s first all-civilian mission to space last September that raised more than $240 million for St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Kidd will be the Mission Pilot for the upcoming Polaris Dawn mission, which is scheduled to launch aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9 no earlier than the 4th quarter of this year. The Polaris Dawn crew will spend up to five days in orbit, and fly higher than any Dragon mission to date. They will also attempt the first ever commercial spacewalk. In addition to Kidd, Polaris Dawn’s crew will consist of Jared Isaacman, Mission Commander, Sarah Gillis, Mission Specialist, and Anna Menon, Mission Specialist & Medical Officer. ▻ About Kidd Poteet Scott “Kidd” Poteet is a retired United States Air Force Lieutenant Colonel who served 20 years in various roles that include Commander of the 64th Aggressor Squadron, USAF Thunderbird #4 Demonstration Pilot, USAF Weapons School Graduate, Operational Test & Evaluation Pilot, and Flight Examiner. Kidd is a command pilot with over 3,200 flying hours in the F-16, A-4, T-38, T-37, T-3, and Alpha Jet. Kidd has logged over 400 hours of combat time during Operations Northern Watch, Southern Watch, Joint Guardian, Freedom’s Sentinel, and Resolute Support. Following his Air Force career, Kidd served in various roles to include Director of Business Development at Draken International and VP of Strategy at Shift4 (NYSE: FOUR). He most recently served as the Mission Director of Inspiration4, the world’s first all-civilian mission to space that helped raise over $240 million for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® in an effort to help eradicate childhood cancer. Kidd is also an accomplished collegiate runner and triathlete, competing in 15 Ironman triathlons since 2000, which includes four Ironman World Championships in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. —————————————————————— ▻ About the Mission SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket will launch the Polaris Dawn mission from historic Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Dragon and the Polaris Dawn crew will spend up to five days in orbit, during which they will work towards the following objectives: —————————————————————— 🔸 For more information, visit https://polarisprogram.com 💰 Support St. Jude Children's Hospital: https://www.stjude.org/donate/i4.html Fluidscape by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100393 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ ——————————————————————

What will the James Webb Space Telescope discover? Will it be able to detect alien life? How does it compare to Hubble? Find out in this interview with Lee Feinberg, JWST's Optical Telescope Element Manager. Lee Feinberg has been the Optical Telescope Element Manager for the James Webb Space Telescope at the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center for the past 20 years. Lee led the telescope technology development and led the telescope from architecture trades and design activities to manufacturing through integration and testing. He was also a member of the optics team that determined the optical prescription to correct the Hubble Space Telescope and performed independent testing of the mirrors that corrected Hubble. The James Webb Space Telescope (sometimes called JWST or Webb) is an orbiting infrared observatory that will complement and extend the discoveries of the Hubble Space Telescope, with longer wavelength coverage and greatly improved sensitivity. The longer wavelengths enable Webb to look much closer to the beginning of time and to hunt for the unobserved formation of the first galaxies, as well as to look inside dust clouds where stars and planetary systems are forming today. For more information, visit https://webb.nasa.gov/