Podcast appearances and mentions of alan andres

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

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

This week the timing of everything Starhopper worked out and I was able to sit in front of the microphone and watch the 150m test launch for SpaceX. While the first day was scrubbed, there was solid space-talk about Starhopper, how to make spaceships and rockets cheaper, the power of iterative design, 3D printing, and more.  Just an Aerospace Engineer, a microphone, and a launch hangout as we talk everything SpaceX, Starhopper, Starship, and more!  https://twitter.com/sciguyspace/status/1164184942978502656?s=21 https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3772474 3D Printing Time-lapse and Assembly of the hand-held Starhopper from AG3Dprinting: https://www.instagram.com/tv/B1qvZbEBQII/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet EryDayAstronaut Live Broadcast of first launch attempt (lot’s of good space talk here- Tim’s great at what he does! Legend.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fblo3vzsOo4 SpaceX live launch attempt 1 (scrubbed) broadcast (in case you actually wanted to see this...)https://youtu.be/Jhjyz183poo EryDayAstronaut Live Broadcast of second launch attempt (LOUD audio) https://youtu.be/m0MTtqzzf-U SpaceX live launch attempt 2 (success) clip https://youtu.be/bYb3bfA6_sQ Hope you have a great week - don't forget to reach out if you have any questions or want a topic covered on the podcast! audibletrial.com/todayinspace for a free audiobook. This week's recommendation: Chasing the Moon by Alan Andres and Robert Stone Follow us @todayinspacepod on Instagram and Twitter for more space and science Follow us @ag3dprinting on Instagram and Twitter to learn about 3D printing! Facebook Page /TodayInSpacePodcast todayinspace.net  

On this week's episode, we have a few Orbital News segments to go through to catch you up on what's going on this week in space: Waiting on the FAA for Starhopper 200m Test https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1162096454367756288?lang=en Chandrayaan-2 Enters Lunar Orbit https://www.space.com/india-chandrayaan-2-moon-mission-enters-lunar-orbit.html RocketLab’s #LookMaNoHands mission https://youtu.be/SNuauG1Gvr8 Starman and Elon Musk's Cherry Red Tesla Roadster complete 1st solar orbit https://www.space.com/spacex-starman-tesla-falcon-heavy-first-orbit-sun.html RESEARCH PAPER (PDF): MECHANICAL, POWER, AND THERMAL SUBSYSTEM DESIGN FOR A CUBESAT MISSION https://web.wpi.edu/Pubs/E-project/Available/E-project-031212-121649/unrestricted/Mechanical,_Power,_and_Thermal_Subsystem_Design_for_a_CubeSat.pdf We close out this week's episode with my thoughts on why SpaceX has such loyal fans. It has something to do with my sneakers...more on that at the end of the episode. Hope you have a great week - don't forget to reach out if you have any questions or want a topic covered on the podcast! audibletrial.com/todayinspace for a free audiobook. This week's recommendation: Chasing the Moon by Alan Andres and Robert Stone Follow us @todayinspacepod on Instagram and Twitter for more space and science Follow us @ag3dprinting on Instagram and Twitter to learn about 3D printing! Facebook Page /TodayInSpacePodcast todayinspace.net  

In a world divided by the ideological struggles of the Cold War, the Vietnam War and the Civil Rights Movement, more than one-fifth of the people on the planet paused to watch the live transmission of the Apollo 11 mission. To watch as humanity took a giant leap forward exactly 50 years ago.Now before we start a special thanks to our select band of supporters who are helping us financially for the price of a cup of coffee a month to cover our increasing costs and keep us on the air. They are the proud owners of a CWC coaster- this years must have household accessory! Click here for more information.Today we speak with Robert Stone an Oscar- and Emmy-nominated documentary filmmaker and Alan Andres co-authors of the book “Chasing the Moon” companion book to the landmark documentary series on BBC TV, PBS and other channels around the world.We Welcome Robert Stone and Alan Andres to Cold War Conversations There’s loads more content including videos, audio and links to the book and documentary in the show notes - just click here. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/coldwarpod)

This last week was packed full of space! I got to attend a public conversation at the Boston Public Library where Robert Stone and Alan Andres spoke about 'Chasing the Moon' and everything Apollo as the 50th is coming up this week July 16-20th. Lots of NASA centers to celebrate at, see links below for more.  In Orbital News, we go over SpaceX's Starhopper test on Tuesday, LightSail2, Hayabusa2, India's Moon mission launch (day episode was released), and we cover the change at NASA for leadership of the Human Exploration and Operations division. Something that will definitely have an effect on the success of the Artemis mission in 2024. Hopefully this former astronaut returning from the private sector will bring the government back what it needs to accomplish the goal in 5 years.  Have a great week! Don't forget to catch the live broadcast of the Apollo 11 mission on July 20th thanks to NASA! https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1149550157068812290 http://www.planetary.org/explore/projects/lightsail-solar-sailing/images/lightsail-1-in-space-vs-ground-test.html https://twitter.com/exploreplanets/status/1149789931453030400 https://www.cnet.com/news/elon-musk-spacex-starship-aims-for-crucial-hover-test-july-16/ https://www.boeing.com/space/starliner/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Starship_(spacecraft) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oedz4MoMHaY https://twitter.com/haya2e_jaxa/status/1149225624105410561 https://www.nasa.gov/sites/default/files/fs-2014-08-004-jsc-orion_quickfacts-web.pdf https://www.nasa.gov/press-release/nasa-celebrates-50th-anniversary-of-historic-moon-landing-with-live-tv-broadcast/

This week I got carried away after SpaceX tweeted video from the Falcon Heavy STP-2 mission where the camera was attached to the fairing they recovered thanks to Ms. Tree. It's really amazing how much inspiration and learning you get for everyone when a company like SpaceX takes NASA's tact of sharing their development for everyone to see. The simple act of sharing a video of what it looks like to recover a fairing from a rocket literally gave me enough energy and excitement to write a 20 minute episode. Imagine what else and who else this act of free sharing is inspiring.  Which leads me to the second point of this week's podcast - from my research into Space History, thanks to the book Chasing the Moon. Space Programs that do great things take a while to accomplish - 5-10 years. If we learn anything from the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, its that the trend shows interest in the program fades before the mission is finished and fully funded. How does NASA adjust in 2019 to make sure that support stays with the Artemis program so that we see the first woman and next man to walk on the moon in 2024? I also finish with my sporadic impression of JFK as I go through Part 2 of the "We choose to go to the Moon" speech at Rice University in 1962. Getting excited for the Apollo 11 50th anniversary next week (July 16-20th). Reach out if you'd like us to cover anything space related! Email: todayinspacepodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @TodayInSpacepod / @ELGR3CO Instagram: @TodayInSpacepod Facebook: @TodayInSpacepodcast Spread love spread science! Have a great week! Alex G. Orphanos Sources:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ms._Tree_(ship) https://er.jsc.nasa.gov/seh/ricetalk.htm Chasing the Moon - by Robert Stone and Alan Andres https://amzn.to/2XjOqGE. You can get the audiobook for free on audible with a free trial by going to audibletrial.com/todayinspace https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1146571114551709698 President JFK’s “We Choose to Go to the Moon” speech at Rice University (Youtube) https://youtu.be/ouRbkBAOGEw

As part of the lead up to the Apollo11 moon landing 50th anniversary, I want to start by sharing a part of one of JFK's most famous space speeches and moments. In Orbital News, we review the night launch of the third Falcon Heavy mission (STP-2) and give some reusability stats. We also discuss one of the payloads on board from the Planetary Society, as well as a follow-up of the MakeItRain mission from Rocket Lab. I wish you a happy Independence Day! Enjoy the week. As this is one of my favorite holidays, I share my thoughts on what independence means to me this year. I can't believe I've done it for each year of the podcast. It's wild! (links are below) Don’t forget you can get a free audiobook and trial by going to audibletrial.com/todayinspace. Get a free quote on your next 3D printing project with us at AG3D Printing, my idea workshop where we can bring your ideas into reality leveraging 3D printing and Design services. Check us out on instagram to see what cool stuff we are making right now @ag3dprinting. Follow the podcast @todayinspacepod on twitter and instagram, @todayinspacepodcast on facebook and don’t forget to subscribe to us if you haven’t already on Apple podcasts, Youtube and now Spotify! FINALLY! And finally, make sure to contact us and let us know what you want us to cover on this podcast of all things space science. Reach out to us on social media, email todayinspacepodcast@gmail.com, or in the comments below. Until next week - be good, spread love, and spread science! Here’s to a fantastic future! Happy Independence Day! https://www.rocketlabusa.com/missions/completed-missions/make-it-rain/ https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.teslarati.com/spacex-flight-proven-falcon-heavy-block-5-launch-photos/amp/ https://er.jsc.nasa.gov/seh/ricetalk.htm Chasing the Moon - by Robert Stone and Alan Andres https://amzn.to/2XjOqGE. You can get the audiobook for free on audible with a free trial by going to audibletrial.com/todayinspace Apollo’s Legacy - by Roger D. Launius https://amzn.to/2LxmJ5U President JFK’s “We Choose to Go to the Moon” speech at Rice University (Youtube) https://youtu.be/ouRbkBAOGEw Today In Space episodes related to Light Sail http://www.todayinspace.net/search?q=lightsail Today In Space episodes related to Independence http://www.todayinspace.net/search?q=independence Images from SpaceX STP-2 mission (SpaceX Official Flickr) https://www.flickr.com/search/?user_id=130608600%40N05&view_all=1&text=STP-2