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Rich and Jason dive behind the scenes of the astronaut autograph shows and collector experience with best-selling author, key-note speaker, and STEAM advocate Francis French. Along the way, Francis discusses what it was like to work on best-selling books about astronauts Al Worden, Donn Eisele and many others – including the priceless nature of being present in the moment while collecting unique experiences with our heroes. Listen, enjoy and email you're your comments, suggestions and stories at TSCCSpodcast@gmail.com.  If you like what you hear, please consider posting a 5-star review to hear your name announced on a future episode.  

From 2011- Astronaut Al Worden talks about his memoir "Falling to Earth: An Apollo 15 Astronaut's Journey to the Moon."

Today's program commemorates the 50th anniversary of Apollo 17, which was on the moon fifty years ago this week- the last time that human beings walked on the moon. Part One: Andy Saunders talks about studying the massive frozen film archives at NASA and selecting 400+ images which he gathered into a massive and magnificent new book called "Apollo Remastered." Many of the images have never been seen by the public before. Part Two: an excerpt from "Falling to Earth," a memoir by Apollo 15 astronaut Al Worden.

BONUS - Here is the complete and unedited interview with Apollo 15 astronaut Al Worden, author of "Falling to Earth: an Apollo 15 Astronaut's Journey to the Moon." (An excerpt from this interview aired on today's Morning Show.)

This week we're joined again by Max Kaiserman, the founder of Luna Replicas to discuss his recent acquisition of Al Worden's Corvette. We learn about the history of the Astrovettes and why this one is so important.Luna Replicas: Lunareplicas.comInstagram: instagram.com/lunareplicasLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/max-kaiserman-13a08675/ Project Astrovette Endeavour:https://lunareplicas.com/pages/project-astrovette-endeavour Full show notes: https://spaceandthingspodcast.com/podcast/stp117-finding-and-conserving-al-wordens-corvette-with-max-kaisermanShow notes include links to all articles mentioned and full details of our guests and links to what caught our eye this week.Image Credits: Luna ReplicasSpace and Things:Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/spaceandthings1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spaceandthingspodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/spaceandthingspodcast/Merch and Info: https://www.spaceandthingspodcast.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/SpaceandthingsBusiness Enquiries: info@andthingsproductions.comSpace and Things is brought to you And Things Productions https://www.andthingsproductions.comSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/spaceandthings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hear ye! Hear ye! Al Worden (went to the moon on Apollo 15): https://tinyurl.com/56w9rkr4 Al Bean (walked on the moon on Apollo 12): https://tinyurl.com/2ewb5vj3 Charlie Duke (walked on the moon on Apollo 16): https://tinyurl.com/5fhacvmk

From the archives (2011) comes this interview with astronaut Al Worden, author of "Falling to Earth: an Apollo 15 Astronaut's Journey to the Moon."

The Apennine Mountains are the tallest on the Moon. They top out at almost three miles above the surrounding plains. And for Apollo 15 astronauts Dave Scott and Jim Irwin, who landed at the base of the Apennines 50 years ago today, they offered quite a view. SCOTT: Oh, look at the mountains today, Jim, when they're all sunlit — isn't that beautiful? IRWIN: It really is. SCOTT: By golly, that's just super. It's, you know, unreal! The mountains represented some of the Moon's earliest crust. And another nearby landmark — a canyon known as Hadley Rille — contained evidence of fairly recent volcanic activity. Scott and Irwin bagged about 170 pounds of rocks and dirt. And they covered a lot of ground — about 17 miles — in the first lunar rover. SCOTT: This is really a rockin', rollin' ride, isn't it? I've never been on a ride like this before. Oh, boy. I'm glad they've got this great suspension system on this thing. Scott and Irwin spent three days on the Moon. Then they rejoined crewmate Al Worden, who'd been operating a set of Moon-watching cameras from orbit. During the trip home, Worden took the first “walk” in deep space to retrieve the film. Before they left orbit, though, the astronauts achieved one more “first”: They ejected a small satellite to observe the environment around the Moon. APOLLO 15: 3, 2, 1, launch. ... Tallyho! It operated for several weeks — extending the work of Apollo 15.  Script by Damond Benningfield   Support McDonald Observatory

It's the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 15 lunar landing mission so we've decided to celebrate the mission of Dave Scott, Al Worden and Jim Irwin by asking author and historian Francis French to join us again.Francis French:https://www.francisfrench.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/F_FrenchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/francisjfrench/Al Worden Books:Falling To Earth: https://www.smithsonianbooks.com/store/aviation-military-history/falling-earth-apollo-15-astronauts-journey-moon/The Light Of Earth: https://www.nebraskapress.unl.edu/nebraska/9781496228659/Full show notes and associated videos can be found here: https://spaceandthingspodcast.com/podcast/bnmcddpabge6669-2tylp-j3gk9-fk47l-dz7ae-jc6ft-7rn3l-8ew42-jf2mt-yfsp6-6dr7s-9kpx7Image Credits: NASASpace and Things:Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/spaceandthings1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spaceandthingspodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/spaceandthingspodcast/Merch and Info: https://www.spaceandthingspodcast.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/SpaceandthingsBusiness Enquiries: info@andthingsproductions.com Space and Things is brought to you And Things Productions https://www.andthingsproductions.comSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/spaceandthings. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The crew of Apollo 15 had a spectacular view. The astronauts landed at the edge of a deep canyon, near the base of some of the tallest mountains on the Moon. For scientists, the site offered a chance to study several eras of lunar geology. Dave Scott, Jim Irwin, and Al Worden headed for the Moon on July 26th, 1971. LAUNCH CONTROL: 4, 3, 2, 1, all engines running. Launch commit. Liftoff! We have liftoff ... They entered lunar orbit 50 years ago today, aboard their command module, Endeavour. APOLLO 15: Hello, Houston, the Endeavour is on station with cargo, and what a fantastic sight. CAPCOM: Beautiful news! Romantic, isn't it? The next day, Scott and Irwin boarded the lunar module, Falcon, and headed for the surface. FALCON: Eight feet, minus one. Contact! Man! Okay, Houston, Falcon is on the plain at Hadley. CAPCOM: Roger roger, Falcon. The site was ringed by the Apennine Mountains, which are almost three miles high. They formed when an asteroid slammed into the Moon four billion years ago. Shockwaves piled up layers of rock. So geologists hoped the base of the mountains might offer samples of the Moon's early crust. The site also offered details on the impact. Falcon landed at the edge of Hadley Rille, a canyon a mile wide and a quarter of a mile deep. It probably formed when a lava tube collapsed. So it offered a chance to study recent volcanic activity — at one of the most spectacular sites on the Moon. More tomorrow.  Script by Damond Benningfield Support McDonald Observatory

The crew of Apollo 15 had a spectacular view. The astronauts landed at the edge of a deep canyon, near the base of some of the tallest mountains on the Moon. For scientists, the site offered a chance to study several eras of lunar geology. Dave Scott, Jim Irwin, and Al Worden headed for the Moon on July 26th, 1971. LAUNCH CONTROL: 4, 3, 2, 1, all engines running. Launch commit. Liftoff! We have liftoff ... They entered lunar orbit 50 years ago today, aboard their command module, Endeavour. APOLLO 15: Hello, Houston, the Endeavour is on station with cargo, and what a fantastic sight. CAPCOM: Beautiful news! Romantic, isn't it? The next day, Scott and Irwin boarded the lunar module, Falcon, and headed for the surface. FALCON: Eight feet, minus one. Contact! Man! Okay, Houston, Falcon is on the plain at Hadley. CAPCOM: Roger roger, Falcon. The site was ringed by the Apennine Mountains, which are almost three miles high. They formed when an asteroid slammed into the Moon four billion years ago. Shockwaves piled up layers of rock. So geologists hoped the base of the mountains might offer samples of the Moon's early crust. The site also offered details on the impact. Falcon landed at the edge of Hadley Rille, a canyon a mile wide and a quarter of a mile deep. It probably formed when a lava tube collapsed. So it offered a chance to study recent volcanic activity — at one of the most spectacular sites on the Moon. More tomorrow.  Script by Damond Benningfield Support McDonald Observatory

On the 10th anniversary of Space Boffins, BBC Science and Space Correspondent Jonathan Amos comes aboard to celebrate Mercury 13 legend Wally Funk as she prepares to launch to space with Jeff Bezos. We also catch up on ten years of space developments, chat to ESA's project scientist for the JUICE mission to Jupiter's icy moons, Olivier Witasse, and celebrate Apollo 15 with an epic montage featuring astronaut Al Worden. Here's to the next ten years! Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

On the 10th anniversary of Space Boffins, BBC Science and Space Correspondent Jonathan Amos comes aboard to celebrate Mercury 13 legend Wally Funk as she prepares to launch to space with Jeff Bezos. We also catch up on ten years of space developments, chat to ESA's project scientist for the JUICE mission to Jupiter's icy moons, Olivier Witasse, and celebrate Apollo 15 with an epic montage featuring astronaut Al Worden. Here's to the next ten years! Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

On the 10th anniversary of Space Boffins, BBC Science and Space Correspondent Jonathan Amos comes aboard to celebrate Mercury 13 legend Wally Funk as she prepares to launch to space with Jeff Bezos. We also catch up on ten years of space developments, chat to ESA's project scientist for the JUICE mission to Jupiter's icy moons, Olivier Witasse, and celebrate Apollo 15 with an epic montage featuring astronaut Al Worden. Here's to the next ten years! Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

NASA Remembers Apollo 15 Astronaut Al WordenFrom My Archives,Best Regards - Rhett Palmer"The Mayor of the Airwaves" ....here a memorable interview with Al who has since passed and joins his wife Jill.C.J. Cannon's Restaurant Located at the Vero Beach Airport, where the only thing we overlook is the runway! Vero's Voice Magazine The community magazine Vero loves to read!

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Al Worden was an American astronaut and engineer who was the Command Module Pilot for the Apollo 15 lunar mission in 1971. He is one of only 24 people to have flown to the Moon.Subscribe to History Hit and you'll get access to hundreds of history documentaries, as well as every single episode of this podcast from the beginning (400 extra episodes). We're running live podcasts on Zoom, we've got weekly quizzes where you can win prizes, and exclusive subscriber only articles. It's the ultimate history package. Just go to historyhit.tv to subscribe. Use code 'pod1' at checkout for your first month free and the following month for just £/€/$1. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

For this episode we were at New Scientist Live 2019 as their “performance stage”, hosting workshops, talks and interviews with some of the UK’s leading scientists and researchers. One of the (many) highlights was hosting an interview and Q&A with astronaut Al Worden who piloted the Apollo 15 command module to The Moon in 1971. We’re releasing this episode for International Podcast Day to celebrate Al’s life after he passed away earlier this year. 2020 really hasn’t pulled any punches, eh? In this episode Al and Jon chat about: • his astronaut training • his Guinness World record • his favourite sci-fi films • his relationships with other Apollo astronauts • why at 87 years old he still considered himself the best crew member for a mission to Mars and he answers questions from the New Scientist Live audience LINKS Al’s legacy feed on Twitter @WordenAlfred   Website alworden.com The Al Worden “Endeavour” Scholarship unspaceagency.earth Credits Presenter: Jon Spooner Sound Engineer & Editor: Andy Wood Music: Public Service Broadcasting Ground Crew: Anna Turzyknski, Sarah Readman, Sarah Webb Producers: Jon Spooner, Alice Massey, Sarah Webb, Javairya Khan for Unlimited Graphic Design: Lee Goater The Unlimited Space Agency and The Space Shed are projects of Unlimited Theatre

Following the release of 'Challenger: The Final Flight' on Netflix, Emily and Dave have a look at their favourite documentaries.Featuring discussions on 'When We Left Earth: The NASA Missions', 'MIssion Control: The Unsung Heroes Of Apollo', 'The Last Man On The Moon', 'Searching For Skylab' and 'Chasing The Moon'.On Saturday 19th September, Kallman Worldwide Inc. hosted an online event to celebrate the life of Al Worden: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6VCE7Hkeb8Emily's Al Worden Memory: https://space.nss.org/check-mate-carney-an-al-worden-memory/Dave's 'Last Man On The Moon' Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ouPYZIse7f4NASA Press Conference about Artemis: https://www.nasa.gov/press-release/nasa-publishes-artemis-plan-to-land-first-woman-next-man-on-moon-in-2024/New planet in different galaxy: https://www.sciencealert.com/astronomers-have-just-found-an-exoplanet-that-swoops-outside-the-galactic-planeSpace and Things:Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/spaceandthings1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spaceandthingspodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/spaceandthingspodcast/Merch and Info: https://www.spaceandthingspodcast.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/SpaceandthingsBusiness Enquiries: info@andthingsproductions.comSpace and Things is brought to you And Things Productions https://www.andthingsproductions.comSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/spaceandthings. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

From the Earth to the Moon: The Miniseries Companion, on Kindle Also on apple books and many other ebook platforms -- Links below. If you enjoyed this podcast, you will love our new book project! Think you've read everything there is about the moon flights? Think again! In 1998, the landmark television miniseries "From the Earth to the Moon" was first broadcast. In 12 episodes, it told the daring story of Project Apollo-NASA's program to put humans on the moon. This book provides a comprehensive and detailed analysis of each episode of the miniseries and covers Apollo from start to finish, and then some! More than a simple episode guide, this companion reviews the choices the filmmakers made regarding the actors, special effects, and historical accuracy. This book shows readers what each episode got right, got wrong, and what they didn't tell you about each of these historic missions. Providing readers with a completely novel and unique approach to Project Apollo, this companion to the miniseries is packed with information. Covers all manned Apollo missions, the creation of the lunar module, the Apollo 1 fire and aftermath, the personal and professional highs and lows of the astronauts and key NASA personnel, including Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, Alan Bean, Pete Conrad, Al Worden, Donn Eisele, Wernher von Braun, Deke Slayton, Alan Shepard, James Webb, and others. Also includes descriptions of the author's personal interactions with some of the Apollo astronauts. Bonus: Includes an in-depth interview with Andrew Chaikin, author of A Man on the Moon, the book that was the basis for the entire miniseries. Also includes 35 stunning images. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08CSY8GPC/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=from+the+earth+to+the+moon+companion&qid=1594497858&sr=8-1 https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/from-the-earth-to-the-moon-douglas-adler/1137330462?ean=2940164506070 https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/from-the-earth-to-the-moon-the-miniseries-companion https://books.apple.com/us/book/id1523218640 https://www.scribd.com/book/468933487/From-the-Earth-to-the-Moon-The-Miniseries-Companion https://www.24symbols.com/book/x/x/x?id=3531855 https://www.vivlio.fr/ebooks/from-the-earth-to-the-moon-the-miniseries-companion-9781393198383_9781393198383_10020.html

From the Earth to the Moon: The Miniseries Companion, on Kindle Also on apple books and many other ebook platforms! If you enjoyed this podcast, you will love our new book project! Think you've read everything there is about the moon flights? Think again! In 1998, the landmark television miniseries "From the Earth to the Moon" was first broadcast. In 12 episodes, it told the daring story of Project Apollo-NASA's program to put humans on the moon. This book provides a comprehensive and detailed analysis of each episode of the miniseries and covers Apollo from start to finish, and then some! More than a simple episode guide, this companion reviews the choices the filmmakers made regarding the actors, special effects, and historical accuracy. This book shows readers what each episode got right, got wrong, and what they didn't tell you about each of these historic missions. Providing readers with a completely novel and unique approach to Project Apollo, this companion to the miniseries is packed with information. Covers all manned Apollo missions, the creation of the lunar module, the Apollo 1 fire and aftermath, the personal and professional highs and lows of the astronauts and key NASA personnel, including Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, Alan Bean, Pete Conrad, Al Worden, Donn Eisele, Wernher von Braun, Deke Slayton, Alan Shepard, James Webb, and others. Also includes descriptions of the author's personal interactions with some of the Apollo astronauts. Bonus: Includes an in-depth interview with Andrew Chaikin, author of A Man on the Moon, the book that was the basis for the entire miniseries. Also includes 35 stunning images. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08CSY8GPC/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=from+the+earth+to+the+moon+companion&qid=1594497858&sr=8-1 https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/from-the-earth-to-the-moon-douglas-adler/1137330462?ean=2940164506070 https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/from-the-earth-to-the-moon-the-miniseries-companion https://books.apple.com/us/book/id1523218640 https://www.scribd.com/book/468933487/From-the-Earth-to-the-Moon-The-Miniseries-Companion https://www.24symbols.com/book/x/x/x?id=3531855 https://www.vivlio.fr/ebooks/from-the-earth-to-the-moon-the-miniseries-companion-9781393198383_9781393198383_10020.html

In a special bonus episode of Space Boffins Richard Hollingham celebrates Apollo 15 astronaut Al Worden, who died in March. The podcast features extracts from interviews Richard conducted with Al, including previously unbroadcast material, and includes the astronaut's comments on being the loneliest human, the stamps controversy and his relationship with mission commander Dave Scott. Al describes what it was like to make the first space walk in deep space and his work since leaving the space programme. Richard also talks to Vix Southgate - Al's friend and business manager in the UK - about the... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

In a special bonus episode of Space Boffins Richard Hollingham celebrates Apollo 15 astronaut Al Worden, who died in March. The podcast features extracts from interviews Richard conducted with Al, including previously unbroadcast material, and includes the astronaut's comments on being the loneliest human, the stamps controversy and his relationship with mission commander Dave Scott. Al describes what it was like to make the first space walk in deep space and his work since leaving the space programme. Richard also talks to Vix Southgate - Al's friend and business manager in the UK - about the... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

In a special bonus episode of Space Boffins Richard Hollingham celebrates Apollo 15 astronaut Al Worden, who died in March. The podcast features extracts from interviews Richard conducted with Al, including previously unbroadcast material, and includes the astronaut's comments on being the loneliest human, the stamps controversy and his relationship with mission commander Dave Scott. Al describes what it was like to make the first space walk in deep space and his work since leaving the space programme. Richard also talks to Vix Southgate - Al's friend and business manager in the UK - about the... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

Al Worden, the astronaut who served as Command Module Pilot on the Apollo 15 lunar mission in 1971, passed away on March 18, 2020 at the age of 88. As a tribute to him, Space 3D will be airing multiple interviews with individuals who knew Al over the years. We hope that these will bring a smile to our listeners. Al was truly unique, and will be missed by his family and the space community.This episode features space historian James Hansen, who authored the official biography of Neil Armstrong, First Man.Dr. Hansen has some fun stories about Al, who was a technical consultant on the movie, First Man, based on Hansen's biography.NASA information page for Al Worden: https://www.nasa.gov/alworden

Al Worden, the astronaut who served as Command Module Pilot on the Apollo 15 lunar mission in 1971, passed away on March 18, 2020 at the age of 88. As a tribute to him, Space 3D will be airing multiple interviews with individuals who knew Al over the years. We hope that these will bring a smile to our listeners. Al was truly unique, and will be missed by his family and the space community.This final tribute episode to Al features engineer and space artist, Michelle Rouch.NASA information page for Al Worden: https://www.nasa.gov/alworden

Al Worden, the astronaut who served as Command Module Pilot on the Apollo 15 lunar mission in 1971, passed away on March 18, 2020 at the age of 88. As a tribute to him, Space 3D will be airing multiple interviews with individuals who knew Al over the years. We hope that these will bring a smile to our listeners. Al was truly unique, and will be missed by his family and the space community.This is part 1 of a two-part episode featuring space history author Francis French, who collaborated with Al on the writing of his autobiography, Falling to Earth.NASA information page for Al Worden: https://www.nasa.gov/alworden

Al Worden, the astronaut who served as Command Module Pilot on the Apollo 15 lunar mission in 1971, passed away on March 18, 2020 at the age of 88. As a tribute to him, Space 3D will be airing multiple interviews with individuals who knew Al over the years. We hope that these will bring a smile to our listeners. Al was truly unique, and will be missed by his family and the space community.This is part 2 of a two-part episode featuring space history author Francis French, who collaborated with Al on the writing of his autobiography, Falling to Earth.NASA information page for Al Worden: https://www.nasa.gov/alworden

The twelve day Apollo 15 mission was scheduled to launch on July 26, 1971.  It would be the fourth United States human exploration of the Moon. As compared with earlier missions, Apollo 15 would double the time and extend by … Continue reading →

The twelve day Apollo 15 mission was scheduled to launch on July 26, 1971.  It would be the fourth United States human exploration of the Moon. As compared with earlier missions, Apollo 15 would double the time and extend by … Continue reading → The post Space Rocket History #336 – Apollo 15 – Introduction, Crew Selection & CMP Al Worden first appeared on Space Rocket History Podcast.

The twelve day Apollo 15 mission was scheduled to launch on July 26, 1971.  It would be the fourth United States human exploration of the Moon. As compared with earlier missions, Apollo 15 would double the time and extend by … Continue reading →

Al Worden, the astronaut who served as Command Module Pilot on the Apollo 15 lunar mission in 1971, passed away on March 18, 2020 at the age of 88. As a tribute to him, Space 3D will be airing multiple interviews with individuals who knew Al over the years. We hope that these will bring a smile to our listeners. Al was truly unique, and will be deeply missed by his family and the space community.This episode features Al Hallonquist, who served as Al Worden's agent over the years.NASA information page for Al Worden: https://www.nasa.gov/alwordenOne note- apologies for the mediocre audio on this recording.

Al Worden, the astronaut who served as Command Module Pilot on the Apollo 15 lunar mission in 1971, passed away on March 18, 2020 at the age of 88. As a tribute to him, Space 3D will be airing multiple interviews with individuals who knew Al over the years. We hope that these will bring a smile to our listeners. Al was truly unique, and will be missed by his family and the space community.This episode features Dee O'Hara—well-known NASA flight nurse—and long-time friend of Al Worden.NASA information page for Al Worden: https://www.nasa.gov/alwordenOne note- apologies for the mediocre audio on this recording.

Paul Hill, Ralph Wilkins and Jenifer Millard host. Damien Phillips and John Wildridge produce. The Discussion: - Jeni’s sent the final proofs off for her research paper which is now on archive at: https://arxiv.org/abs/2003.01727 and will soon be in the Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society. - Sadly, we have to say goodbye to Apollo 15 command module pilot Al Worden. - The Cradle of Aviation Museum cancel their Apollo 13 anniversary event, but you can relive Apollo 13 (recreating the launch from 11th April) as if you were in mission control with  https://apolloinrealtime.org/13/ - A shout out to Galaxy Zoo at a time when there are fewer thing more productive you could be doing with your time than adding to science and human knowledge:  https://www.zooniverse.org/projects - A round up of listeners’ reviews and comments. - A couple of Awesome Astronomy live-stream shows at 8pm on Thursday 16th and Monday 27th April. Because, let’s face it, you’re not going to be busy!   The News: Rounding up the astronomy news this month we have: - The European Southern Observatory’s new behemoth telescope takes a step closer. - An exoplanet found to be raining iron. - 139 new minor planets found in our own outer solar system. - Observing material at the event horizon around our supermassive black hole. - Could life actually be viable on planets around red dwarf stars after all? - An update on the recent dimming of Betelgeuse.   Main News story: A full discussion on the impact of social distancing and economic depression on professional astronomy.   Twitter tweets & shout outs!   The Sky Guide: This month we’re taking a look at the constellation of Leo with a guide to its history, how to find it, a couple of deep sky objects and a round up of the solar system views on offer in April.   A guide to the electromagnetic spectrum: (Sorry about Jen's noisy audio…) In this series we take a look at the electromagnetic spectrum, what, it is, what is shows us and why it’s so important to astronomers. This month we explain the microwave part of the spectrum and its relevance to astronomy.   Q&A: Do you think C/2019 Y4 (ATLAS) is going to be bright enough to be spotted with the naked eye? From our good friend Raffael de Palma in Italy.   More twitter tweets & shout outs!   http://www.awesomeastronomy.com   Bio: Awesome Astronomy is a podcast beamed direct from an underground bunker on Mars to promote science, space and astronomy (and enslave Earth if all goes well).   8PM England time, April 16 (1AM or summat Eastern US) is the  fabulous upcoming live show! Go to: https://www.youtube.com/user/AwesomeAstroPod   We've added a new way to donate to 365 Days of Astronomy to support editing, hosting, and production costs. Just visit: https://www.patreon.com/365DaysOfAstronomy and donate as much as you can! Share the podcast with your friends and send the Patreon link to them too! Every bit helps! Thank you! ------------------------------------ Do go visit http://astrogear.spreadshirt.com/ for cool Astronomy Cast and CosmoQuest t-shirts, coffee mugs and other awesomeness! http://cosmoquest.org/Donate This show is made possible through your donations. Thank you! (Haven't donated? It's not too late! Just click!) The 365 Days of Astronomy Podcast is produced by Astrosphere New Media. http://www.astrosphere.org/ Visit us on the web at 365DaysOfAstronomy.org or email us at info@365DaysOfAstronomy.org.

We're hosting a live Q&A on Thurs 16th April. Go to awesomeastronomy.com to see how to watch & get involved! The Discussion: Jeni’s sent the final proofs off for her research paper which is now on archive at https://arxiv.org/abs/2003.01727 and will soon be in the Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society. Sadly, we have to say goodbye to Apollo 15 command module pilot Al Worden. The Cradle of Aviation Museum cancel their Apollo 13 anniversary event, but you can relive Apollo 13 (recreating the launch from 11th April) as if you were in mission control with https://apolloinrealtime.org/13/. A shout out to Galaxy Zoo at a time when there are fewer thing more productive you could be doing with your time than adding to science and human knowledge: https://www.zooniverse.org/projects. A round up of listeners’ reviews and comments. A couple of Awesome Astronomy live-stream shows at 8pm on Thursday 16th and Monday 27th Because, let’s face it, you’re not going to be busy! The News: Rounding up the astronomy news this month we have: The European Southern Observatory’s new behemoth telescope takes a step closer An exoplanet found to be raining iron 139 new minor planets found in our own outer solar system Observing material at the event horizon around our supermassive black hole Could life actually be viable on planets around red dwarf stars after all? An update on the recent dimming of Betelgeuse Main News story: A full discussion on the impact of social distancing and economic depression on professional astronomy. The Sky Guide: This month we’re taking a look at the constellation of Leo with a guide to its history, how to find it, a couple of deep sky objects and a round up of the solar system views on offer in April. A guide to the electromagnetic spectrum: In this series we take a look at the electromagnetic spectrum, what, it is, what is shows us and why it’s so important to astronomers. This month we explain the microwave part of the spectrum and its relevance to astronomy. Q&A: Do you think C/2019 Y4 (ATLAS) is going to be bright enough to be spotted with the naked eye? From our good friend Raffael de Palma in Italy

This week on Colonize the Ocean podcast, Adam and Brendon break down some news. We discuss isolation and a new robotic scrubber to clean ships, and its application to underwater habitats. Al Worden wiki https://bit.ly/3dnkfCF "Aquatic robot crawls hulls to brush off barnacles" https://bit.ly/2UeQSuK Help support us on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/atlantisseacolony http://colonizetheocean.com/ http://atlantisseacolony.com/

The entire space industry is reeling from effects of the current global pandemic, and NASA remembers Apollo 15 astronaut Al Worden.

This week we celebrate the life of Al Worden, talk about black hole resolution, the age of Ryugu, Astronaut advice, and some more news from the world of space. Space Song playlist on Spotify bit.ly/spacesongs If you enjoy the show please go over to www.Patreon.com/Interplanetary and become a Patron or even a producer of the show. If you enjoy why not join the BIS at www.bis-space.com the oldest space advocacy organisation in the world. Subscribe on iTunes itunes.apple.com/podcast/id1097505801 Subscribe on Stitcher www.stitcher.com/podcast/interplanetary-podcast Hosts: Matt Russell and Jamie Franklin Music: Matt Russell / Iam7 Additional Narration: George Russell www.interplanetary.org.uk @interplanetypod

Shawn joins Wes by Skype and talks about the passing of Apollo 15 astronaut Al Worden, shares astronaut advice about isolation, and gives tips to parents trying to home school their kids

Where should humans inhabit next? The Moon? Mars? Or further beyond? This month, Apollo Astronaut Al Worden and space experts Chris Welch and Stuart Eves will will argue their case for each. Who will win your vote? Al Worden is an American astronaut and engineer who was the Command Module Pilot for the fourth lunar landing mission in 1971, Apollo 15. After his time in space, he was Senior Aerospace Scientist at the NASA Ames Research Center, and then the chief of the Systems Study Division at Ames. Chris Welch is Professor of Space Engineering at the International Space University in Strasbourg, France. Chris is a Vice-President of the International Astronautical Federation, a Fellow of the British Interplanetary Society (BIS), the Royal Aeronautical Society, the Royal Astronomical Society. Chris has written what he believes to be the first ever paper on the design of extraterrestrial gardens and a poem that he hopes to send to space soon. Stuart Eves is currently a technical consultant for Vaeros Ltd. He began his career working for the MOD on a variety of satellites, and from 2004 he was Lead Mission Concepts Engineer at Surrey Satellite Technology Limited. Stuart is a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society, a Council Member of the British Interplanetary Society, and he currently chairs the government/industry Space Information Exchange forum. Image credit: NASA Check out our website: www.rigb.org/ Twitter: twitter.com/Ri_Science YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/TheRoyalInstitution And Patreon: www.patreon.com/TheRoyalInstitution

Recently, cohosts Eleanor O'Rangers and Tom Hill had the pleasure of interviewing David Chudwin, a fellow space enthusiast who Eleanor had become acquainted with during her time living in the greater Chicago area. Little did she know that this mild-mannered physician allergist was soon to become a space author! It turns out that David has an interesting story to tell with a connection to the Apollo 11 moon launch… and 50 years later, he has published his memoirs from that time, entitled, “I was a Teenage Space Reporter.” In part 1 of our Space 3D interview with David, he recounts how he got the opportunity, along with a friend of his, to travel to Cape Canaveral to cover the Apollo 11 launch as a student reported for the Michigan Daily+++++++++++++++David Chudwin, MD was the only college journalist accredited by NASA to cover the 1969 Apollo 11 launch and first landing on the Moon. At age 19, he was one of only a handful of teenagers with official press passes at the Kennedy Space Center for the launch.Chudwin has been a writer since high school, when he was a reporter and an editor of his high school newspaper, The Torch. He then attended the University of Michigan where he was a reporter and an editor of The Michigan Daily, becoming the Managing Editor for the Class of 1972. During this time, he covered the Apollo 11 launch for the College Press Service Wire Network and The Daily. He was also selected to attend a summer journalism program at Ohio State University that involved an internship on the copy desk of The Cleveland Press.He decided to go into medicine instead of journalism, but as a result of his Apollo 11 experiences he developed a life-long interest in space exploration. Chudwin has written about Apollo 11 in a variety of media, including magazines (Spaceflight), hobby publications (Astrophile) and online (collectSPACE and a Facebook series of 70 daily posts in 2014). He has spoken about Apollo 11 at schools and at space meetings, including Spacefest in 2016. Chudwin is well known in the space community, and Apollo astronauts such as Charlie Duke, Fred Haise, Jack Lousma and Al Worden wrote endorsements for this book.He has been an active blogger online, participating in blogs about space history, space memorabilia, unmanned planetary exploration and the Apollo program. Chudwin is one of the original members of the Space Hipsters group on Facebook, comprising over 16,000 of the most dedicated and influential space enthusiasts around the world.Chudwin received his medical degree from the University of Michigan and had further medical training at The University of Wisconsin, Madison, and the University of California, San Francisco. He is a practicing allergist/immunologist in the Chicago suburbs. He is the author of over 30 medical research publications and has been a peer reviewer for research articles about space medicine. He was married and has two grown children, Adam and Stacy, both of whom are interested in the space program but not to the same extent as their dad. He lives in the northern suburbs of Chicago.Reach David @ David.Chudwin@gmail.com

Astronaut Al Worden was the command pilot for Apollo 15, which went to the moon in 1971. His fascinating memoir is titled "Falling to Earth: An Apollo 15 Astronaut's Journey to the Moon."

Mark brings in Kate Obenshain (Young America's Foundation) to assess the fine start to the 116th Congress and its newest members making such ridiculous statements in regards to raising taxes and impeaching President Trump. Also, Al Worden was the command module pilot for Apollo XV, and he analyzes the impact of China's space team landing on the dark side of the moon earlier this week.

As command module pilot for the Apollo 15 mission to the moon in 1971, Al Worden flew on what is widely regarded as the greatest exploration mission that humans have ever attempted.He spent six days orbiting the moon, including three days completely alone, the most isolated human in existence.During the return from the moon to earth he also conducted the first spacewalk in deep space, becoming the first human ever to see both the entire earth and moon simply by turning his head. The Apollo 15 flight capped an already-impressive career as an astronaut, including important work on the pioneering Apollo 9 and Apollo 12 missions, as well as the perilous flight of Apollo 13.A good friend of Fred Rogers (Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood) Al made multiple appearances on the show and, at Rogers' prodding, even wrote a children's book about his mission to the moon.Here is a link to Al Worden's other books as well.Before Al Worden, political analyst and reporter, Michael Shure stops through. Michael updates the politics of hate and violence and then gives us the races to watch in the upcoming mid-terms.The show ends with Mark Thompson offering some thoughts on Prop 12, the proposed farm animal confinement law. 00:-5:20 Mark intro featuring Al Worden on Mister Rogers Neighborhood and overview of this episode5:21-31:25 Michael Shure on politics, mid-terms and the language of hate translated into politics31:25- 1:25:00 Astronaut Al Worden talks about Apollo 15 mission and his life1:25:00-1:30:15 Mark talks about Calif's Prop 12 (farm animal confinement legislation)

As command module pilot for the Apollo 15 mission to the moon in 1971, Al Worden flew on what is widely regarded as the greatest exploration mission that humans have ever attempted. He spent six days orbiting the moon, including three days completely alone, the most isolated human in existence. During the return from the moon to earth he also conducted the first spacewalk in deep space, becoming the first human ever to see both the entire earth and moon simply by turning his head. The Apollo 15 flight capped an already-impressive career as an astronaut, including important work on the pioneering Apollo 9 and Apollo 12 missions, as well as the perilous flight of Apollo 13. A good friend of Fred Rogers (Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood) Al made multiple appearances on the show and, at Rogers' prodding, even wrote a children's book about his mission to the moon. Here is a link to Al Worden's other books as well.  Before Al Worden, political analyst and reporter, Michael Shure stops through.  Michael updates the politics of hate and violence and then gives us the races to watch in the upcoming mid-terms. The show ends with Mark Thompson offering some thoughts on Prop 12, the proposed farm animal confinement law.   00:-5:20 Mark intro featuring Al Worden on Mister Rogers Neighborhood and overview of this episode 5:21-31:25 Michael Shure on politics, mid-terms and the language of hate translated into politics 31:25- 1:25:00 Astronaut Al Worden talks about Apollo 15 mission and his life 1:25:00-1:30:15 Mark talks about Calif's Prop 12 (farm animal confinement legislation)  

As command module pilot for the Apollo 15 mission to the moon in 1971, Al Worden flew on what is widely regarded as the greatest exploration mission that humans have ever attempted. He spent six days orbiting the moon, including three days completely alone, the most isolated human in existence. During the return from the moon to earth he also conducted the first spacewalk in deep space, becoming the first human ever to see both the entire earth and moon simply by turning his head. The Apollo 15 flight capped an already-impressive career as an astronaut, including important work on the pioneering Apollo 9 and Apollo 12 missions, as well as the perilous flight of Apollo 13. A good friend of Fred Rogers (Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood) Al made multiple appearances on the show and, at Rogers' prodding, even wrote a children's book about his mission to the moon. Here is a link to Al Worden's other books as well.  Before Al Worden, political analyst and reporter, Michael Shure stops through.  Michael updates the politics of hate and violence and then gives us the races to watch in the upcoming mid-terms. The show ends with Mark Thompson offering some thoughts on Prop 12, the proposed farm animal confinement law.   00:-5:20 Mark intro featuring Al Worden on Mister Rogers Neighborhood and overview of this episode 5:21-31:25 Michael Shure on politics, mid-terms and the language of hate translated into politics 31:25- 1:25:00 Astronaut Al Worden talks about Apollo 15 mission and his life 1:25:00-1:30:15 Mark talks about Calif's Prop 12 (farm animal confinement legislation)  

The Apollo 15 Command Module Pilot, Lt. Col. A. M. ‘Al’ Worden, takes a group of his fellow test pilots through the Apollo 15 voyage to the moon, as observed from the pilots’ seat. After a break to see the NASA film Apollo 15: in the mountains of the moon, Worden discusses the aftermath of the flight and NASA’s future programme. The Lecture was presented to the Royal Aeronautical Society’s Test Pilots Group on 3 May 1972. The podcast was edited by Mike Stanberry FRAeS and it was digitised thanks to a grant from the Royal Aeronautical Society Foundation.

Dave Scott and Jim Irwin are headed for Hadley-Apennine, while Al Worden is getting all sorts of science done in lunar orbit. Just what does a Command Module Pilot do, anyway? Find out!

Richard Hollingham and Sue Nelson are joined by space journalist Sarah Cruddas and rocket insurer, David Wade, to discuss 2017 and look ahead to 2018 in space. Featuring genetically engineered astronauts, Cassini and giant private rockets, it also includes the second part of our interview with Apollo 15 astronaut, Al Worden. He talks about his pioneering spacewalk, difficult homecoming, life after the Moon and reveals how he feels about his commander. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

Richard Hollingham and Sue Nelson are joined by space journalist Sarah Cruddas and rocket insurer, David Wade, to discuss 2017 and look ahead to 2018 in space. Featuring genetically engineered astronauts, Cassini and giant private rockets, it also includes the second part of our interview with Apollo 15 astronaut, Al Worden. He talks about his pioneering spacewalk, difficult homecoming, life after the Moon and reveals how he feels about his commander. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

Richard Hollingham and Sue Nelson are joined by space journalist Sarah Cruddas and rocket insurer, David Wade, to discuss 2017 and look ahead to 2018 in space. Featuring genetically engineered astronauts, Cassini and giant private rockets, it also includes the second part of our interview with Apollo 15 astronaut, Al Worden. He talks about his pioneering spacewalk, difficult homecoming, life after the Moon and reveals how he feels about his commander. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

This month, TV science presenter Dallas Campbell joins Sue and Richard to discuss how to leave the planet. The Space Boffins also hear from Apollo 15 legend Al Worden, who spent 3 days isolated in his space capsule around the Moon. And what better way to celebrate the film Contact than by following in the footsteps of Jodie Foster at the Very Large Array radio telescope in New Mexico? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

This month, TV science presenter Dallas Campbell joins Sue and Richard to discuss how to leave the planet. The Space Boffins also hear from Apollo 15 legend Al Worden, who spent 3 days isolated in his space capsule around the Moon. And what better way to celebrate the film Contact than by following in the footsteps of Jodie Foster at the Very Large Array radio telescope in New Mexico? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

This month, TV science presenter Dallas Campbell joins Sue and Richard to discuss how to leave the planet. The Space Boffins also hear from Apollo 15 legend Al Worden, who spent 3 days isolated in his space capsule around the Moon. And what better way to celebrate the film Contact than by following in the footsteps of Jodie Foster at the Very Large Array radio telescope in New Mexico? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

Episode Links: Apollo 15- Failed Parachute (https://airandspace.si.edu/multimedia-gallery/s71-41999hjpg) Apollo 15's Al Worden on Space and Scandal- Smithsonian.com (http://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/apollo-15s-al-worden-on-space-and-scandal-73346679/) Apollo 15 Crew Is Reprimanded- NYT Archives (http://www.nytimes.com/1972/07/12/archives/apollo-15-crew-is-reprimanded-apollo-15-astronauts-are-reprimanded.html?_r=0) President Clinton's Remarks on the Possible Discovery of Life on Mars (https://youtu.be/pHhZQWAtWyQ) NASA- Astrobiology: Its Origins and Development (https://www.nasa.gov/50th/50th_magazine/astrobiology.html) The ALH 84001 Meteorite (https://www2.jpl.nasa.gov/snc/alh.html) NASA team cites new evidence that meteorites from Mars contain ancient fossils (http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/04/30/AR2010043002000.html) STS-85 Mission (https://science.ksc.nasa.gov/shuttle/missions/sts-85/mission-sts-85.html) Japanese Experiment Module (KIBO) JAXA (http://iss.jaxa.jp/en/kibo/)

Episode Links: Mr. Rogers Meets Apollo 15 Astronaut Al Worden (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znGfF8oTHbM) Al Worden's Personal Website- Al Worden's Appearance on Mr. Rogers (http://www.alworden.com/mrrogers1.htm) 26858 Misterrogers (1993 FR) (https://ssd.jpl.nasa.gov/sbdb.cgi?sstr=2026858#content) The Sky Above Mr. Rogers Neighborhood (https://www.mnstate.edu/uploadedFiles/Level_2/Content/Planetarium/TeachersGuide.pdf)

After graduating from West Point with a degree in Military Science, and from The University of Michigan with a Masters in Astronautical/Aeronautical Engineering, Colonel Alfred “Al” Worden had a career in the US Air Force as a fighter pilot and a test pilot, before joining NASA and becoming part of the Apollo program. Having served as a member of the astronaut support crew for the Apollo 9 flight and as backup Command Module Pilot for the Apollo 12 flight, Al Worden was chosen as Command Module Pilot for Apollo 15, becoming one of only 24 people to have flown to the moon. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Seventh Interplanetary Podcast. This month we are having fun and down to earth chat live at the New Scientist Live Show in London ExCell: Including our interview with Al Worden Apollo 15 Legend, Greek Open source satellite UPSAT, Tim Peake at New Scientist Live, EMDrive, Star Trek @ 50, Osiris Rx, Kate Rubins, Tiangong-2, Freddie Mercury Part 2 will feature the Space x Explosion with in-depth analysis with David Baker Editor of Spaceflight Special thanks to Vix Southgate World Space week http://www.worldspaceweek.org/ http://www.bis-space.com/wsw/ If you enjoy why not join the BIS at www.bis-space.com the oldest space advocacy organisation in the world. Hosts: Matt Russell and Jamie Franklin Guest: George Russell Music: Matt Russell / Iam7 Additional Narration: George Russell

The Discussion: In this Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy contrived episode we look back over the movie The Martian, meeting Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield, we gloss over the Bayesian statistics in Jen’s data analysis work and hear about a mathematics-based nightmare that’s been keeping Jen awake but should have mathematicians rolling in the aisles! The News: This month we revisit that alien megastructure around a distant star with an unusual light curve and reveal what alien signatures SETI have discovered. We take a look at the possible future of cheap access to space as British Aerospace buy a stake in the SABRE engine designed to power spaceplanes of the future, and we finish off with the truly incredible measurements of Mars atmosphere conducted by NASA’s MAVEN spacecraft to reveal how much atmosphere Mars is losing on an annual basis. The Interview: This month we wrap the whole show around our interview with Apollo 15 Command Module Pilot Al Worden recorded at this year’s Cosmiccon. We discuss: Anecdotes from test pilot school in England Tales of the Harrier and Concorde test pilots Practical jokes Riding a Saturn V rocket Finding organic matter in lunar orbit Views from 1.5 miles above the mountains of the moon The history of the moon and the Apollo 15 landing site, Hadley Rille The bliss of being alone in lunar orbit The views of space from the far and dark portions behind the moon The vastness of the universe Al Worden's view on UFOs, ancient aliens, numerology and the bible How to explore further out in space The stupidity of the design of NASA's next generation spacecraft The 5 Minute Concept: We continue our series of back to basics 5 Minute Concepts as Paul takes a look at perhaps the most important piece of hardware in amateur astronomy – no, not the telescope itself, but the mount. As we ask AZ or EQ? Q&A: Listeners’ questions via email, Facebook & Twitter take us on a journey into the astronomy issues that have always plagued our understanding or stretched our credulity. This month Jen honours the 100th anniversary of Einstein’s General Relativity with a beginner’s crash course, a bit of mythbusting and answers: What’s inside a black hole? John Barrie from Swansea, Wales via email

A longer episode this month as we have so much to discuss and cram into the show! The Discussion: Upcoming full-length interviews with 4-time Shuttle astronauts Kathy Thornton & Don Thomas, Skylab 3 & STS-3 astronaut Jack Lousma and Apollo 15 astronaut Al Worden. Dragging Sokol spacesuits around the UK for educational endeavours, promoting astronomy with the UK Space Agency at the Harwell campus and enjoying Nelly Ben Hayoun’s asteroid movie, Disaster Playground, at the British Film Institute. The News: This month we take a look at NASA’s historic close up of the outer most classical planet as the New Horizon’s spacecraft flies by the Pluto system. CERN’s discovery of a new particle using the Large Hadron Collider – the Pentaquark. The possibility that those mysterious white spots on dwarf planet Ceres are creating a localised atmosphere. A Neptune-sized exoplanet orbiting so close to its parent star that its atmosphere is being blown away like a comet’s tail and Europe’s Rosetta spacecraft continues to attempt re-contact with the functioning Philae comet lander. The 5 Minute Concept: We kick off a series of back-to-basics 5 Minute Concepts for practical astronomers with a look at what those numbers on your telescope mean. This is a tour of aperture, focal length and focal ratio. The Interview: This month we welcome back Dr Joe Liske for the final time to tell us about the future of the European Southern Observatory and their exoplanet hunting, dark energy characterising European Extremely Large Telescope. Q&A: Listeners’ questions via email, Facebook & Twitter take us on a journey into the astronomy issues that have always plagued our understanding or stretched our credulity. This month Ralph & Paul answer: · What's excited you more: Rosetta or New Horizons? For me, the latter.Eric Emms, London UK, via Twitter Sci-fi Wars: Matt Kingsnorth & Phil St Pier join us again to go through the listeners’ results in our Sci-Fi Wars series. You voted for your Top Ten Sci-fi TV Series, books and movies. We present the results!

His Apollo 15 venture to the moon was more than 40 years ago but ex-astronaut Al Worden reveals the same mental clarity that allowed him to become an astronaut and be selected as the Apollo 15 Command Module Pilot. His informative discussion presents the listener with unique insight into the space program and how to get your space vehicle from … Read more about this episode...

Space Boffins Sue Nelson and Richard Hollingham are reduced to tears of laughter by Apollo 15 astronaut Al Worden, enlightened by studio guest and space scientist Dr Lucie Green, and XCOR's Jeff Greason meets Richard in the Mojave Desert to discuss the risks of flying in their new space plane. Kate Arkless-Gray also discusses her progress on securing a seat on XCOR's space plane in the Lynx Space Challenge and the attempts to get more women applying, resulting in Sue deciding to enter and become one of the lucky astronaut winners herself. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

Space Boffins Sue Nelson and Richard Hollingham are reduced to tears of laughter by Apollo 15 astronaut Al Worden, enlightened by studio guest and space scientist Dr Lucie Green, and XCOR's Jeff Greason meets Richard in the Mojave Desert to discuss the risks of flying in their new space plane. Kate Arkless-Gray also discusses her progress on securing a seat on XCOR's space plane in the Lynx Space Challenge and the attempts to get more women applying, resulting in Sue deciding to enter and become one of the lucky astronaut winners herself. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

Space Boffins Sue Nelson and Richard Hollingham are reduced to tears of laughter by Apollo 15 astronaut Al Worden, enlightened by studio guest and space scientist Dr Lucie Green, and XCOR's Jeff Greason meets Richard in the Mojave Desert to discuss the risks of flying in their new space plane. Kate Arkless-Gray also discusses her progress on securing a seat on XCOR's space plane in the Lynx Space Challenge and the attempts to get more women applying, resulting in Sue deciding to enter and become one of the lucky astronaut winners herself. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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The Apollo program is a landmark in the history of space exploration and perhaps the most successful mission of the series was Apollo 15. On this program, Ret. Col. Al Worden discussed the space program and Apollo 15.