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Today reporter John R. Roby's going to give us some of the latest news on President Trump's "Golden Dome" project and NASA's plans to get to the moon. Both those topics obviously affect defense-industry firms in Alabama and Marshall Space Flight Center. Click here to read more of John R. Roby's work. Also: NASA proposes new $45 million building for Marshall Space Flight Center's Redstone campus First we have the most American automobiles of 2025, an Army base already rebranding, and a congresswoman's bill targeting the growing doctor shortage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
“Every startup starts the journey at zero, and you're just building from scratch. Day by day, you do a little bit better, and eventually, you look back and realize how far you've come.” In this episode of The Biotech Startups Podcast, we dive into the formative journey of Johnny Hu, Principal at Menlo Ventures, tracing his path from a childhood spent on a UK university campus to the heart of biotech investing. Johnny shares how early exposure to academia, a move to Alabama near NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center, and a deep curiosity for science and business shaped his worldview. He reflects on pivotal moments—from hands-on research in structural biology at Harvard and a summer at Genentech, to witnessing the evolution of biotech tools and infrastructure. Throughout, Johnny offers candid insights on the power of mentorship, the non-linear nature of discovery, and the incremental progress that fuels both scientific breakthroughs and startup success.
Dale Jackson and Congressman Dale Strong discuss the Signal app controversy, the potential for job growth at Marshall Space Flight Center, his town halls (town barn?), NPR, and his support for President Trump and Elon Musk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Backpack-mounted LIDAR systems are laser-ranging devices that can create very high definition 3D terrain maps. Jordan Bretzfelder, Ph.D., was very early in her tenure as a NASA Postdoctoral Program Fellow when she was set to embark on a trip to California's Death Valley to use LIDAR on the dunes there. The Death Valley trip served as an analog for future expeditions to the moon and to Mars. LIDAR can map terrain in places without light, which will be useful to map the polar regions of the moon and other interesting topographies. In this episode, Bretzfelder discusses her research at the Marshall Space Flight Center, how she got interested in science and the path that led her to NASA. Listen in for a fun and interesting conversation! To learn more about the NASA Postdoctoral Program, visit https://npp.orau.org/
pWotD Episode 2871: Alabama Welcome to Popular Wiki of the Day, spotlighting Wikipedia's most visited pages, giving you a peek into what the world is curious about today.With 153,554 views on Wednesday, 12 March 2025 our article of the day is Alabama.Alabama ( AL-ə-BAM-ə) is a state in the Southeastern region of the United States. It borders Tennessee to the north, Georgia to the east, Florida and the Gulf of Mexico to the south, and Mississippi to the west. Alabama is the 30th largest by area, and the 24th-most populous of the 50 U. S. states.Alabama is nicknamed the Yellowhammer State, after the state bird. Alabama is also known as the "Heart of Dixie" and the "Cotton State". The state has diverse geography, with the north dominated by the mountainous Tennessee Valley and the south by Mobile Bay, a historically significant port. Alabama's capital is Montgomery, and its largest city by population and area is Huntsville. Its oldest city is Mobile, founded by French colonists (Alabama Creoles) in 1702 as the capital of French Louisiana. Greater Birmingham is Alabama's largest metropolitan area and its economic center. Politically, as part of the Deep South, or "Bible Belt", Alabama is a predominantly conservative state and is known for its Southern culture. Within Alabama, American football, particularly at the college level, plays a major part of the state's culture.Originally home to many native tribes, present-day Alabama was a Spanish territory beginning in the sixteenth century until the French acquired it in the early eighteenth century. The British won the territory in 1763 until losing it in the American Revolutionary War. Spain held Mobile as part of Spanish West Florida until 1813. In December 1819, Alabama was recognized as a state. During the antebellum period, Alabama was a major producer of cotton and widely used African American slave labor. In 1861, the state seceded from the United States to become part of the Confederate States of America, with Montgomery acting as its first capital, and rejoined the Union in 1868. Following the American Civil War, Alabama would suffer decades of economic hardship, in part due to agriculture and a few cash crops being the main driver of the state's economy. Similar to other former slave states, Alabamian legislators employed Jim Crow laws from the late 19th century up until the 1960s. High-profile events such as the Selma to Montgomery marches made the state a major focal point of the civil rights movement in the 1950s and 1960s.During and after World War II, Alabama grew as the state's economy diversified with new industries. In 1960, the establishment of NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville helped boost Alabama's economic growth by developing a local aerospace industry. Alabama's economy in the 21st century is based on automotive, finance, tourism, manufacturing, aerospace, mineral extraction, healthcare, education, retail, and technology.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 01:17 UTC on Thursday, 13 March 2025.For the full current version of the article, see Alabama on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm neural Matthew.
Dr. Michael Houts is an esteemed scientist with a rich background in mechanical and nuclear engineering and advanced propulsion systems for space exploration. Dr. Houts shares his journey of growing up outside the church with a strong belief in science, questioning the limitations of naturalistic explanations, and ultimately finding belief in God through a thorough investigation of the Bible. Guest Bio: Michael Houts is a dedicated scientist whose journey began with a passion for science and engineering. He earned bachelor's degrees in mechanical and nuclear engineering from the University of Florida and a PhD in nuclear engineering from MIT. He spent 11 years at Los Alamos National Laboratory, where he held key roles including team leader for criticality reactor and radiation physics. Now, Michael is a nuclear research manager at the Marshall Space Flight Center, working on advanced propulsion systems to boost space exploration. Resources Mentioned: Apologetics Press: https://apologeticspress.org/ Connect with eX-skeptic: Website: https://exskeptic.org/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/exskeptic Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/exskeptic Twitter: http://x.com/exskeptic YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@exskeptic Email info: info@exskeptic.org
In this exciting episode of Changing the Narrative, David Rives is joined by Dr. Mike Houts, NASA's Nuclear Research Manager at the Marshall Space Flight Center. They dive into Dr. Houts' impressive educational background and explore the groundbreaking work he's doing to develop more efficient systems for transporting astronauts and equipment throughout our solar system and beyond. Plus, they discuss the fascinating possibilities of what a realistic civilization on Mars could look like. Packed with insightful conversations about space, science, engineering, and the future of exploration, this episode is a must-watch for anyone interested in the next frontier of human discovery! SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNZS3IEQ Consider a tax-deductible donation to help us continue to make these videos each week: https://davidrivesministries.org/contributions/ If you are interested in arranging interviews with David Rives, and/or appearances, Contact: booking@davidrives.com or call (931)212-7990 David Rives has committed his life and ministry to the study of how God's word and our world connect. David believes that science not on proves the Bible, but that it also brings us into a deeper relationship with our Creator. Join us at David Rives Ministries as we dive into conversations of Dinosaurs and Fossils, Science and the Bible, The Worldwide Flood, Intelligent Design vs. Evolution, Young and Old Earth Creationism, and SO MUCH MORE! DavidRives #marsmission #nuclearengineering
In this episode, we sit down with Joseph Pelfrey, Director at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center, to explore the groundbreaking work being done at Marshall and its pivotal role in advancing space exploration. We also dive into the exciting events planned for 2025, marking the 65th anniversary of this iconic institution. Join us as we celebrate innovation, history, and the future of space exploration. https://www.nasa.gov/marshall/ Sponsor This episode is shot and produced by Bard and Glass. Bard and Glass is a creative studio providing photography and videography services in Huntsville, Alabama. They specialize in creating stunning photography and videography that brings your vision to life. From business branding to personal milestones, they are here to capture what matters most to you with an approach that's professional, fun, and true to your story. Whether you're looking to showcase your team, highlight your product, or share your unique process, they work closely with you to create content that connects with your audience and leaves a lasting impression. Let them help you bring your vision to life in a way that's true to your brand. You can find out more about Bard and Glass by visiting their website today bardandglass.com and all of this information will be in the episode notes. Sponsor ReLogic is an Engineering, Aerospace, and Technology company dedicated to solving our Nation's toughest defense problems while investing in the bright minds of Huntsville. ReLogic is excited to be a part of the innovation and continued growth of the Huntsville community. Visit their website today to see what they are excited about at https://www.relogicresearch.com Sponsor Yellowhammer is a local craft brewery serving Huntsville for the past 14 years. They are known for their premium craft beers like T-Minus and Rebellion, but what you might not know is they also offer spirits, wine, seltzers, and non-alcoholic drinks. Next time you stop by their location try one of their seasonal cocktails made with Gemini Bourbon or Yellowhammer Vodka. Or try this year's big hit, Pineapple Punch seltzer. You can find out more information about Yellowhammer Brewing by visiting their website https://www.yellowhammerbrewery.com or visiting their taproom located at Campus 805. Music Any Day by Them Damn Dogs https://open.spotify.com/artist/3HrncTSw4a7J9YiyMIxHdu?si=qw6Df7J6SwKm6-WOEc7U7w
By pressurizing to failure, teams at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center will demonstrate just how strong and durable inflatable habitats may be.
Why is star formation the workhorse of the universe? What is a flocculent galaxy? Which cosmic cataclysm creates new globular star clusters? And why are we currently seeing such amazing aurora in unusual places? To find out, Dr. Charles Liu and co-host Allen Liu welcome astronomer Dr. Kelsey Johnson, past president of the American Astronomical Society (AAS) and of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific (ASP), and author of “Into the Unknown – The Quest to Understand the Mysteries of the Cosmos.” As always, though, we start off with the day's joyfully cool cosmic thing, the auroras that have been occurring during the peak of the current solar max period of the roughly 11-year-long solar cycle. From the Mother's Day aurora borealis in May to the amazing night of October 10, when millions of people as far south as Florida and Mexico were treated to one of the most spectacular, vibrant light shows many of them had ever seen. Kelsey shares the story of the first time she saw an aurora, as a high school student in Minnesota who didn't even know what one was. Upon leaving her boyfriend's house at around 2 in the morning, she saw a brilliantly glowing sky. Kelsey's availability bias kicked in, and her assumption was that it had to be either god or aliens, with the latter being the more likely. Needless to say, the next day the front page of the local paper solved the mystery. And then it's on to a nerdy discussion of existential curiosity, deep, philosophical questions, and her book, “Into the Unknown.” You'll hear what drove Kelsey to write the book, and about her lifelong drive to understand our place in the universe. Kelsey and Allen nerd out over Calabi-Yau manifolds (concepts from string theory), imaginary numbers and complex numbers, Euler's Formula and more, and then, thankfully, it's time for our first question. Johnny asks, “What is a flocculent galaxy, and why are they interesting?” Kelsey says that they're spiral galaxies with spiral arms that aren't very pronounced, that are exceptionally “floofy and chaotic” with very different, but very cool star formation. Chuck and Kelsey explain why star formation is the workhorse of the universe and how important it is. Kelsey also explains why globular clusters are her “favorite” type of star cluster. There are about 150 of them living around our galaxy, and they're almost as old as the universe itself, over 10 billion years old. Kesley studies them to learn how the universe was formed and how galaxies came together. New globular clusters are rare, but they can be created by the collision of two galaxies. That's all we could squeeze into Part 1, but come back in two weeks for Part 2 of "Into the Unknown with Dr. Kelsey Johnson." If you'd like to know more about Kelsey, you can visit her website at and follow her on Twitter (X) and Instagram at @ProfKelsey, We hope you enjoy this episode of The LIUniverse, and, if you do, please support us on Patreon. Credits for Images Used in this Episode: Graph of the solar cycle – David Hathaway, NASA, Marshall Space Flight Center, Public Domain May 2024 aurora in Northern Ireland – David Kernan, CC BY May 2024 Aurora from Chihuahua, Mexico – Levi bernardo, CC BY Chuck & Allen's view of the October 2024 aurora – Allen Liu Eugenio Calabi and Shing-Tung Yau – National Science Foundation, Public Domain Eugenio Calabi and Shing-Tung Yau – Konrad Jacobs 3D model of a Möbius Strip – Inductiveload, Public Domain 3D model of a Klein bottle – Lukáš Hozda, Public Domain Number line – Rumil, Public Domain Complex Plane – Brigban, Public Domain NGC 2775, a flocculent galaxy – European Space Agency, CC BY Messier 2, a globular cluster – NASA Hubble, CC BY #TheLIUniverse #CharlesLiu #AllenLiu #SciencePodcast #AstronomyPodcast #KelseyJohnson #AAS #ASP #IntotheUnknown #aurora #solarmax #CalabiYaumanifolds #stringtheory #imaginarynumbers #complexnumbers #flocculentgalaxy #spiralgalaxy #globularclusters #starformation #starcluster
William Hudson holds a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice and Corrections from The Citadel in South Carolina. He worked at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in various roles at Space Camp and Aviation Challenge before leaving for a position at Marshall Space Flight Center as a Payload Communications Manager for the International Space Station.
In this episode of the Covenant Podcast, Pastor Dewey Dovel interviews former NASA employee Jeff Williams. "Williams was selected for the NASA Astronaut Class of 1996. In addition to his space flights, he has performed various technical duties in both the space shuttle and International Space Station Programs. He has served in the Extravehicular Activity (EVA), Space Station, and Soyuz Branches of the Astronaut Office, led the development of a space shuttle cockpit upgrade, and completed temporary assignments at Marshall Space Flight Center supporting the test and evaluation of the ISS U.S. Laboratory Module and at NASA Headquarters in support of legislative affairs. In July 2002, Williams commanded a nine-day coral reef expedition operating from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Aquarius undersea habitat off the coast of Florida. Williams has also served on the ISS backup flight crews for Expeditions 12, 19, 20, as well as the backup for the one-year flight spanning Expeditions 43 through 46. Williams has logged more than 534 days in space, including nearly 32 hours in five spacewalks." For more information visit: https://cbtseminary.org
In this episode of the Covenant Podcast, Pastor Dewey Dovel interviews former NASA employee Jeff Williams. "Williams was selected for the NASA Astronaut Class of 1996. In addition to his space flights, he has performed various technical duties in both the space shuttle and International Space Station Programs. He has served in the Extravehicular Activity (EVA), Space Station, and Soyuz Branches of the Astronaut Office, led the development of a space shuttle cockpit upgrade, and completed temporary assignments at Marshall Space Flight Center supporting the test and evaluation of the ISS U.S. Laboratory Module and at NASA Headquarters in support of legislative affairs. In July 2002, Williams commanded a nine-day coral reef expedition operating from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Aquarius undersea habitat off the coast of Florida. Williams has also served on the ISS backup flight crews for Expeditions 12, 19, 20, as well as the backup for the one-year flight spanning Expeditions 43 through 46. Williams has logged more than 534 days in space, including nearly 32 hours in five spacewalks." For more information visit: https://cbtseminary.org
In this follow-up to episode #51 of AM Radio, Dr. Tim Simpson joins Stephanie Hendrixson and Pete Zelinski in the studio to talk more about how NASA is implementing and shaping additive manufacturing. As part of an intergovernmental personnel act (IPA) assignment, Dr. Simpson has spent the last two years deployed within NASA helping to advance additive use cases and connect AM users within the organization. In this episode, he shares insights from this work including NASA's collaborative relationship with commercial space; its role in studying AM fundamentals and providing testing resources; missions currently using the technology; and where additive will enable NASA to go next. Find photos, related links and the transcript for this episode on AdditiveManufacturing.Media. This episode is brought to you by Additive Manufacturing Media. Never miss a story. Mentioned in this episode: Episode #51 (PART 1) The Cool Parts Show episodes featuring: "Evolved" bracket structures for the EXCITE mission, seen at Goddard Space Flight Center Lattices for the Mars sample return mission, seen at the Jet Propulsion Lab The RAMPT thrust chamber assembly, filmed at Marshall Space Flight Center Other resources: Additive Manufacturing for Rocket Propulsion Applications by Paul Gradl NASA 6030 standard Work from other folks Tim mentioned: Scott Roberts Michael Schein
Additive Manufacturing Media editors have had the chance to visit three different NASA facilities: the Goddard Space Flight Center, Jet Propulsion Laboratory and Marshall Space Flight Center. Pete Zelinski and Stephanie Hendrixson learned and reported on how 3D printing is being used to fulfill NASA missions through parts like a generatively designed bracket, lightweight titanium lattices and a multimaterial thrust chamber made with two different processes. But where do these parts fit within NASA's broader mission, and what is the role of additive manufacturing at NASA? In this episode, part 1 of a 2-part series, Pete and Stephanie discuss what it's like to visit NASA and the observations they gleaned from being on site. (Make sure to subscribe and join us for Part 2, featuring AM Radio cohost and NASA system design innovator Dr. Tim Simpson.) Find photos, related links and the transcript for this episode on AdditiveManufacturing.Media. This episode is brought to you by THE BUILDUP. Mentioned in this episode: The Cool Parts Show episodes featuring: "Evolved" bracket structures for the EXCITE mission, seen at Goddard Space Flight Center Lattices for the Mars sample return mission, seen at the Jet Propulsion Lab The RAMPT thrust chamber assembly, filmed at Marshall Space Flight Center More on these NASA initiatives: EXCITE Balloon Mission Mars Sample Return RAMPT Our previous episode on qualification and standards in AM, including NASA 6030 3D printed brackets on the Juno spacecraft
Rich Hoffman is co-founder of the Scientific Coalition for UAP Studies. He has over 54 years of experience investigating and researching the UFO subject. Mr. Hoffman has served as Director of Investigations, Star Team Manager and Director of Strategic Projects, as well as the State Director of MUFON and worked with numerous organizations. He has a BA in Organizational Communications from Wright State University. He is an Information Technology consultant and strategist. He has worked as a defense contractor for over 20 years, working primarily for the Army Materiel Command HQ with a variety of companies. Currently, Mr. Hoffman works as an Enterprise Architect at Redstone Arsenal and the Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama. For more information on Rich and his work visit https://explorescu.org Host/Interviewer: M. Troy Bye, Owner, Our Town Podcast Website: https://ourtownpodcast.net Spotify Channel: https://spoti.fi/3QtpT8z Audio available on all platforms - just search for "Our Town Podcast" Follow us on social media: LinkedIn: http://bit.ly/41rlgTt Facebook: https://bit.ly/ourtownpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ourtownpodcast/ Episode Timeline: 00:00 Start 01:48 Rich's Bio 06:45 The Science Project 11:53 Presentation Circuit 17:00 Police Escorts 23:40 Unreported Sightings 26:40 Infrared Capabilities 30:10 Comparing and Constrasting Investigations 39:27 Mysteries of Sightings 43:54 The FAA 47:15 Improving Terminology 50:36 Propaganda 56:05 The Dark Ages 01:02:25 Nation's Support 01:09:17 The Government's Sea Change 01:17:45 Conference Agenda Day 1 01:26:00 Interstellar Speeds 01:30:00 Intelligent Life 01:36:00 Role of Mathematics 01:39:33 Conference Agenda Wrap-up 01:44:10 Elon's Interest 01:49:50 UFO Distractions 01:56:00 Government Conspiracies 02:00:00 Conclusion --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/m-troy-bye/support
Terran Orbital releases Q1 financial results and news of a new subcontract with Lockheed Martin to produce 18 satellite buses for the Space Development Agency Tranche 2 Tracking Layer. Voyager is partnering with NASA on the joint development of an airlock for the Mars Transit Vehicle. NASA appoints a new Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer (CAIO), and more. Our 2024 N2K CyberWire Audience Survey is underway, make your voice heard and get in the running for a $100 Amazon gift card. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our weekly intelligence roundup, Signals and Space, and you'll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow T-Minus on LinkedIn and Instagram. T-Minus Guest Our guest today is Uma Bruegman, Executive Director of the Space Safety Institute at The Aerospace Corporation. You can connect with Uma on LinkedIn, and learn more about the Aerospace Corporation on their website. Selected Reading Terran Orbital Reports First Quarter 2024 Financial Results- Business Wire Terran Orbital is Awarded Subcontract by Lockheed Martin for SDA's Tranche 2 Tracking Layer- Business Wire Voyager Space Awarded by NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center to Develop New Airlock Concept NASA Names First Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer ispace EUROPE and CDS Sign Payload Service Agreement to Transport Precise Location Measurement Technology to the Moon £9 million funding for satellite instruments to monitor climate - GOV.UK Kingston University Rocket Engineering team building the most powerful 3D-printed rocket by students in the UK - News News- Marble Imaging Life360 Partners with Hubble Network to Build Global Location Tracking Network Aiming to Leapfrog Apple and Google ULA could fly dummy payload on next Vulcan launch if Dream Chaser is delayed - SpaceNews ESA - A cosmic chronicle T-Minus Crew Survey We want to hear from you! Please complete our 4 question survey. It'll help us get better and deliver you the most mission-critical space intel every day. Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at space@n2k.com to request more info. Want to join us for an interview? Please send your pitch to space-editor@n2k.com and include your name, affiliation, and topic proposal. T-Minus is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Learning the basic principles of engineering on a farm in Maury County, Tennessee, Mr. Rick Burt parlayed that experience into nuclear and aerospace engineering. He worked his way up at NASA working on rocket systems, to become chief of testing and safety. Today, he is Deputy Director of the Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, AL, where he is working on the next generation of space vehicles that will propel man back to the moon and beyond. Join Tom and guest co-host Judge Chris Sockwell as they discover what it takes to be a NASA engineer.
NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center has a new director. He's worked at Marshall in a variety of capacities for nearly 20 years, including as deputy director. Federal Drive Host Tom Temin talked with the new head honcho, who also has experience in both engineering and operations: Joseph Pelfrey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center has a new director. He's worked at Marshall in a variety of capacities for nearly 20 years, including as deputy director. Federal Drive Host Tom Temin talked with the new head honcho, who also has experience in both engineering and operations: Joseph Pelfrey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dr. Jonathan McDowell is an astrophysicist at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics in Cambridge, MA. A staff member of the Chandra X-ray Center, he studies black holes, quasars and X-ray sources in galaxies, as well as developing data analysis software for the X-ray astronomy community. Dr. McDowell has a B.A in Mathematics (1981) and a Ph.D in Astrophysics (1986) from the University of Cambridge, England, and has previously worked at the Royal Greenwich Observatory, the Jodrell Bank radio observatory and NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center. Dr. McDowell's scientific publications include studies of the cosmological extragalactic background light and the possibility that massive black holes contribute to the dark matter problem; the X-ray emission from the merging galaxy Arp 220; the nature of the broad emission line region in quasars, and the broad-band spectral energy distributions of quasars. He helped design the CIAO data analysis package and the software infrastructure for the Chandra X-ray Observatory data processing pipelines. Dr. Jonathan McDowell is also the editor of Jonathan's Space Report, a free internet newsletter founded in 1989 which provides technical details of satellite launches, and a contributing editor to Sky and Telescope Magazine. Dr. McDowell's web site provides the most comprehensive historical list of satellite launch information starting with Sputnik, and he carries out research on space history topics using original sources including declassified DoD documents and Russian-language publications. Jonathan is a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society (1985) and an American Astronomical Society Fellow (2020). He won the Sir Arthur Clarke Award for Individual Space Achievement in 2019. the Prix Alexandre Ananoff of the French Astronomical Society in 2020 for contributions to astronautics culture and popularization, and the Geoffrey Pardoe Space Award of the Royal Aeronautical Society for service to the space industry. The asteroid (4589) McDowell was named after him in 1993. Website - https://planet4589.org/index.html Twitter - https://twitter.com/planet4589?lang=en Artwork by Phillip Thor - https://linktr.ee/Philipthor_art The Way Podcast - www.PodcastTheWay.com - Follow at Twitter / Instagram - @podcasttheway (Subscribe/Follow on streaming platforms and social media!) To watch the visuals with the trailer go to https://www.podcasttheway.com/trailers/ Thank you Don Grant for the Intro/Outro. Check out his podcast - https://threeinterestingthings.captivate.fm Intro guitar copied from Aiden Ayers at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7UiB9FMOP5s *The views demonstrated in this show are strictly those of The Way Podcast/Radio Show*
Daniel Watters, a NASA Postdoctoral Program Fellow at Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, is a global storm chaser. Fortunately, he can chase storms from the comfort of being behind a computer screen. Watters studies global precipitation using satellites, specifically focused on comparing data between satellites and RADAR systems. Daniel, who is from England, talks to host Michael Holtz about cultural adjustments to life in Huntsville, how he cultivated his interest in science, applying to the NASA NPP, and so much more. Listen to learn more about Watters's mission. To learn more about the NASA NPP, visit https://npp.orau.org/index.html
In today's episode, we focus on the monumental strides being taken in the Artemis program to land humans back on the Moon. With Artemis 1 successfully completed and Artemis 2 on track for a late 2024 launch, the space community is buzzing with anticipation. The key person responsible for this moon landing endeavour is Dr. Lisa Watson-Morgan, the manager of the Human Landing System (HLS) program at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center. Our conversation today will look at the hurdles and opportunities presented by SpaceX and Blue Origin as they develop landers that could soon be making history.
CTL Script/ Top Stories of September 26th Publish Date: Sept 25th Henssler :15 From the Ingles Studio Welcome to the Award Winning Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast Today is Tuesday, September 26th, and happy heavenly birthday to musician George Chambers. ***CHAMBERS BROS - TIME*** I'm Keith Ippolito and here are the stories Cherokee is talking about, presented by Credit Union of Georgia Sequoyah High School alum designs rocket engine for NASA RSV vaccine for adults 65+ available at Cherokee County Health Department Three people charged with trafficking meth in Cherokee County Plus, Bruce Jenkins catches up with Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets to discuss snacks for teens. We'll have all this and more coming up on the Cherokee Tribune-Ledger Podcast, and if you're looking for Community news, we encourage you to listen and subscribe! Commercial: CU of GA - ELON STORY 1: Sequoyah High School alum designs rocket engine for NASA Dalton Luedke, a 2021 graduate of Sequoyah High School and an aerospace engineering student at Georgia Tech, completed a seven-month internship with NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center. During his internship, Luedke designed, built, and tested a sub-scale rotating detonation rocket engine called MARLEN (Maturation of Additive Really Little Engines). This innovative engine has the potential to simplify testing timelines and impact the future of propulsion systems for space exploration. Luedke's passion for aerospace engineering and his experience at NASA have fueled his ambition to continue contributing to the field, and he plans to return to NASA for another internship.....……Read more on this story at tribuneledgernews.com STORY 2: RSV vaccine for adults 65+ available at Cherokee County Health Department The Cherokee County Health Department, along with other North Georgia Health District public health departments, is offering a single-dose Respiratory Syncytial Virus vaccine to adults aged 65 and older. RSV is a common respiratory virus that can lead to severe illness in older adults. This vaccine is especially recommended for individuals with weakened immune systems, those on certain medications, those with chronic medical conditions, and those in nursing homes. The vaccine is also suggested for adults aged 60 and older. Medicare Part D plans often cover the cost of the vaccine. Details on clinic locations and hours can be found on the North Georgia Health District website. STORY 3: Three people charged with trafficking meth in Cherokee County Three individuals were arrested and charged with trafficking methamphetamine following a traffic stop in Cherokee County. The Cherokee Sheriff's Office conducted the stop, during which they discovered the driver had an active arrest warrant, the front passenger provided false information and had a warrant in Acworth, and the rear passenger had an active warrant in Cobb County. Subsequently, authorities found approximately four ounces of methamphetamine, marijuana, and prescription medication inside the vehicle. The suspects face multiple charges, including trafficking methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, and providing false information to law enforcement. They are currently held without bond at the Cherokee County Adult Detention Center. We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.874.3200 for more info. Back in a moment Break: ESOG - Drake - Dayco STORY 4: Four county football teams sport winning records at halfway point At the midway point of the high school football season in Cherokee County, there are several noteworthy developments. Etowah and Creekview lead the county with 4-1 records. Etowah's star player, Xavier Mahoney, has been instrumental, amassing 1,427 total yards and 20 touchdowns. Sequoyah, after a shaky start, has won three consecutive games, largely due to their strong defense. Creekview, with quarterback Austin Guest, is on track to return to the playoffs after missing out last year. Woodstock ended a two-year winless streak, and River Ridge is looking to rebound after two losses. Cherokee will face a challenging Wheeler team in its first Region 5AAAAAAA game. Story 5: CCRP donates to Rescuing Hope The Cherokee County Republican Party (CCRP) hosted Rescuing Hope, a nonprofit focused on aiding human trafficking victims, and conducted a fundraiser for the organization. Rescuing Hope Program Director Crystal Burdette shared insights about human trafficking and their work assisting victims during the event on September 13. The Marietta-based organization provides training to various groups, including law enforcement and educators, on identifying trafficking victims and providing support. CCRP successfully raised over $2,000 to support Rescuing Hope's mission. For more details about Rescuing Hope, visit their website at https://www.rescuinghope.com. Commercial: Powers – Ingle 10 – Heller Law Story 7: LEAH And now here is Bruce Jenkins conversation with Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on snacks for teens. LEAH STORY 8: We'll have closing comments after this. 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May of 2023 was the fiftieth anniversary of the launch of Skylab. The US Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama, is celebrating with the Summer of Skylab – a series of presentations, educational panels, and celebrity events taking place through November. This special episode features retired NASA Human Factors Engineer Jack Stokes. Efficient, safe, and comfortable interactions between the machinery and the human astronauts on board SkyLab was made possible through the research and designs of the Human Factors Engineers at Marshall Space Flight Center.
https://youtu.be/1lqLpCnfVIoMatt had a chance to interview Paul Gradl, principle engineer at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center, about the advances they've made with 3D printing rockets. Yes, Rockets. What this unlocks is kind of incredible. YouTube version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/stilltbdpodcastGet in touch: https://undecidedmf.com/podcast-feedbackSupport the show: https://pod.fan/still-to-be-determinedFollow us on Twitter: @stilltbdfm @byseanferrell @mattferrell or @undecidedmfUndecided with Matt Ferrell: https://www.youtube.com/undecidedmf ★ Support this podcast ★
On today's episode, we discuss Huntsville's history, economy, and the factors that make it a great turnkey market, as well as the city's deep ties to rocket development, how it is now home to NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center, and the strong rental demand and property values that make it an attractive choice for investors.Transcript--To learn more about our full-service turnkey operations, check us out online at www.spartaninvest.comConnect with Spartan!Facebook: @spartaninvestInstagram: @spartaninvestTwitter: @spartaninvestConnect with Lindsay!Facebook: @spartanlindsaydavisInstagram: @spartanlindsaydavis
Hear from rocket scientists who discuss a new revolutionary rocket engine design tested at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center last year. HWHAP Episode 296.
Hear from rocket scientists who discuss a new revolutionary rocket engine design tested at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center last year. HWHAP Episode 296.
Hear from rocket scientists who discuss a new revolutionary rocket engine design tested at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center last year.
Hear from rocket scientists who discuss a new revolutionary rocket engine design tested at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center last year.
May of 2023 was the fiftieth anniversary of the launch of Skylab. The US Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama, is celebrating with the Summer of Skylab – a series of presentations, educational panels, and celebrity events taking place through November. This special episode features retired NASA engineer Kenny Mitchell. Mitchell worked at the Marshall Space Flight Center on the development of the Saturn V rocket and developed Environmental Control and Life Support Systems for Skylab.
Listen as we join the UNCP Rocket Team live from the NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama. This episode is a continuation of our April episode where Dr. Steven Singletary, of UNCP's Department of Chemistry and Physics, discussed 3D printing on campus. In that episode we learned of the student work designing and printing parts for this rocket competition and the team that Dr. Singletary leads. Now, we join the team live from Huntsville and hear about the various required aspects of the competition, the students' visit to Cummings Aerospace, and presentations given by UNCP students to NASA and other top corporate aerospace engineers. Through UNCP's 3+2 Engineering Program with NC State University and via the experience of work such as this, alumni of the UNCP Physics program are working professionally in a variety of engineering roles. Spoiler alert! This episode was recorded the day before the competition in April, and the launch day arrived with clear, blue skies and perfect conditions. It turned out UNCP was the very first to launch, and produced an excellent result, hitting an altitude of 5281 feet, perfectly within the guidelines which specified 4000-6000 feet. The UNCP rocket, “Small Boi” was recovered in excellent condition. While the team did not take home a win in this first competition, they have high hopes (pun intended) for next year. Results from the 2023 Wisconsin Space Grant Consortium First Nations Launch Competition brought a 3rd Place win for the team in the Written Report category, and both the Outreach Award and a Next Step Award, which come with a combined total of $15,500 in funding. Video of the Huntsville launch is available, and of note is the announcer praising the UNCP team for the marketing and social media activity as he introduces the launch. View the launch livestream, which is archived on the Marshall Space Flight Center's Youtube Channel (there is a detailed list of activities and timings in the video description) and you'll find UNCP launching at the 52:03 mark. Students interested in joining the 2023-2024 UNCP Rocket Team simply need to email Dr. Singletary and free up some time on their calendars, students of any level and from any major are welcome: steven.singletary@uncp.edu Find the episode transcript here Follow UNCP's College of Arts and Sciences on Facebook, Twitter@uncpcas and Instagram@uncpcas
The Power Hour is a weekly podcast that discusses the most interesting energy and environmental policy issues with top national experts. In this episode, hosts Jack Spencer, Travis Fisher, and Rachael Wilfong invite Dr. Roy Spencer, Principal Research Scientist at the University of Alabama in Huntsville, former Senior Scientist for Climate at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center, and author of Climate Confusion, to discuss the facts about global warming and climate change. This important conversation clears away the hyperbole surrounding the climate debate and presents the facts from a professional whose career has been spent studying the issue. Check out Dr. Spencer's website for even more information. As always, don't forget to shoot us an email at thepowerhour@heritage.org to let us know your thoughts about the podcast, what you want to hear about, and who you'd like us to have as a guest! Listen to other Heritage podcasts: https://www.heritage.org/podcastsSign up for The Agenda newsletter — the lowdown on top issues conservatives need to know about each week: https://www.heritage.org/agendaListen to other podcasts from The Daily Signal: https://www.dailysignal.com/podcasts/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Susan Rainwater is the former Chief of the EVA, Robotics, and Crew Systems Operations Division at NASA and a linchpin in the Hubble Space Telescope repair mission. After graduating from Georgia Institute of Technology with a Bachelor of Industrial Engineering degree, Sue served at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in the late 1980s. She then came to the Johnson Space Center in Houston to work with the Hubble Space Telescope under the Mission Operations Directorate prior to the STS-31 deployment mission. Sue later played such a pivotal role in the first Hubble servicing mission that they brought two ladders into mission control when the time came to hang the crew plaque at the end of the mission. It was the first, and possibly only, time that the two co-leaders of the spacewalking team hung the plaque together—one of the highest honors in NASA flight control. Today, you'll hear Sue describe her memories of being a bookish kid from Michigan studying in the United Kingdom and the culture shock she experienced upon returning to the United States. She explains how hands-on building projects from her father and her move to the South to study became the first steps in her journey to NASA. Sue also highlights the Herculean effort around Hubble's first servicing mission and describes how visits to Home Depot contributed to the building and repairing success of the Hubble Space Telescope. “We had the greatest jobs. We got to work with brilliant people and brilliant minds. We were challenged every day, and every day was different.” - Sue Rainwater This week on Kathy Sullivan Explores: ● Sue's family background and early childhood in Michigan● Her life in high school and path to Georgia Tech● How her father influenced her interest in engineering● Sue's first role and responsibility at NASA● The NASA Marshall Space Flight Center and what it was known for● The Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory and Sue's experience in water tank simulators● What it was like to completely imagine a tool that did not exist before● Sue's first visits to the Hubble Space Telescope and cranking its solar arrays● Her experience working as a flight controller at the Johnson Space Center's mission control● What it takes to calm the engineer sitting at a console in mission control● Sue's best memories from her time in Houston and life after NASA Our Favorite Quotes: ● “Start with something you're familiar with, adapt it, then modify it.” - Sue Rainwater● “When you go out there and see the real vehicle, with all the real electrical cables and multi-layer insulation in place, you get a full appreciation of it and think that this is even more complex than you realize.” - Sue Rainwater Connect with Sue Rainwater: ● Sue Rainwater on LinkedIn Spaceship Not Required I'm Kathy Sullivan, the only person to have walked in space and gone to the deepest point in the ocean. I'm an explorer, and that doesn't always have to involve going to some remote or exotic place. It simply requires a commitment to put curiosity into action. In this podcast, you can explore, reflecting on lessons learned from life so far and from my brilliant and ever-inquisitive guests. We explore together in this very moment from right where you are--spaceship not required. Welcome to Kathy Sullivan Explores. Visit my website at kathysullivanexplores.com to sign up for seven astronaut tips to improving your life on earth and be the first to discover future episodes and learn about more exciting adventures ahead! Don't forget to leave a rating and review wherever you get your podcasts! Spotify I Stitcher I Apple Podcasts I iHeart Radio I TuneIn I Google I Amazon Music.
On our 4th episode of the Red Planet Live reboot, we will interview Jim Green live with audience Q&A. We invite you to submit your questions to Dr. Green during the podcast. He's ready to answer anything NASA related, having spent 40 years working in senior positions at the agency. James Green, Chief Executive Officer, Space Science Endeavors LLC Jim Green has worked at NASA for 42 years before retiring in December 2022. He received his Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Iowa in 1979 and worked at Marshall Space Flight Center, Goddard Space Flight Center, and NASA Headquarters. During Jim's long career at NASA, he has been NASA's Chief Scientist and was the longest serving director of the Planetary Science Division with the overall programmatic responsibility for the New Horizons spacecraft flyby of Pluto, the Juno spacecraft to Jupiter, and the landing of the Curiosity rover on Mars, just to name a few. Jim has received the NASA Exceptional Achievement Medal for the New Horizons flyby of the Pluto system and NASA's highest honor, the Distinguish Service Medal. He has written over 125 scientific articles in refereed journals and over 80 technical and popular articles. In 2015, Jim coordinated NASA's involvement with the film The Martian. In 2017 Asteroid 25913 was renamed Jamesgreen in his honor. RED PLANET LIVE is a monthly live podcast from The Mars Society--Ashton Zeth interviews the people instrumental in exploring and settling Mars. The show will focus on a wide variety of topics, including Mars and space exploration, STEM education, technology, women in science, and much more, with exciting and open discussions involving experts in these respective fields.
Homer H. Hickam, Jr. was raised in Coalwood, West Virginia. He graduated from Big Creek High School in 1960 and from the Virginia Polytechnic Institute (Virginia Tech) in 1964 with a BS degree in Industrial Engineering. A U.S. Army veteran, Mr. Hickam served as a First Lieutenant in the Fourth Infantry Division in Vietnam in 1967-1968 where he won the Army Commendation and Bronze Star medals. He served six years on active duty, leaving the service with the rank of Captain. Hickam has been a writer since 1969 after his return from Vietnam. At first, he mostly wrote about his scuba diving adventures for a variety of different magazines. Then, after diving on many of the wrecks involved, he branched off into writing about the battle against the U-boats along the American east coast during World War II. This resulted in his first book, Torpedo Junction (1989), a military history best-seller published in 1989 by the Naval Institute Press. In 1998, Delacorte Press published Hickam's second book, Rocket Boys: A Memoir, the story of his life in the little town of Coalwood, West Virginia. It became an instant classic. Rocket Boys has since been translated into eight languages and also released as an abridged audio book and electronic book. Among it's many honors, it was selected by the New York Times as one of its “Great Books of 1998” and was an alternate “Book-of-the-Month” selection for both the Literary Guild and Doubleday book clubs. Rocket Boys was also nominated by the National Book Critics Circle as Best Biography of 1998. In February, 1999, Universal Studios released its critically-acclaimed film October Sky, based on Rocket Boys (The title October Sky is an anagram of Rocket Boys). Delacorte subsequently released a mass market paperback of Rocket Boys, re-titled October Sky. October Sky reached the New York Times # 1 position on their best-seller list. While working on his writing career, Mr. Hickam was employed as an engineer for the U.S. Army Missile Command from 1971 to 1981 assigned to Huntsville, Alabama, and Germany. He began employment with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration at Marshall Space Flight Center in 1981 as an aerospace engineer. During his NASA career, Mr. Hickam worked in spacecraft design and crew training. His specialties at NASA included training astronauts on science payloads, and extravehicular activities (EVA). He also trained astronaut crews for many Spacelab and Space Shuttle missions, including the Hubble Space Telescope deployment mission, the first two Hubble repair missions, Spacelab-J (the first Japanese astronauts), and the Solar Max repair mission. Prior to his retirement in 1998, Mr. Hickam was the Payload Training Manager for the International Space Station Program.
Does truth exist? If it does, is it possible to know the truth? That's what me and Dr. Amy Winebarger talked about as we discussed Action Painting II by Mark Tansey. Science and art are often seen as opposites—one concerned with numbers and facts, the other dipping into emotion and feelings. But both science and art are a way of exploring and explaining the world, the universe, and our experience of it all. Humans are curious. We've been seeking knowledge and attempting to share our own truths for as long as we've existed. No matter how we view the world, what matters most is the space between us and the connections we make there. Amy R. Winebarger is an astrophysicist in the Heliophysics and Planetary Science Office at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Ala. She specializes in the analysis of observations of the solar corona. In our conversation, she shared the thrilling nature of her work, the magic of finding the career that's right for you, and talked about where she finds God in the universe. See all the artworks and get the links in the show notes.
John Inness is a guidance, navigation, and control engineer at Marshall Space Flight Center supporting various projects including SLS, HLS, Solar Cruiser, SVGS, and more. He is originally from North Carolina where he went to North Carolina State University for aerospace engineering and co-oped at Marshall Space Flight Center while a student. Upon graduation, he began full time work at MSFC. In his spare time, John enjoys playing music, cooking and trying various foods, hiking, and ultimate frisbee. As always, stay tuned after for our takeaways. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shawna-christenson2/support
A Traveler's Guide to the Stars: The Possibilities of Interstellar Exploration- Interview with Les Johnson The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Inside Science Interview series on radio and podcast. I'm Paul Vogelzang, and today's show is part of our Smithsonian Associates Inside Science interview series, and we have an excellent program about interstellar spaceflight, rocket science, and solar sails and their impact on interplanetary travel…you're going to want to hear this. Thank you so much for listening. As I say, we've got a great guest today, who, after reading his new book, I've been looking forward to for a while and whom I'll introduce in just a moment…But, quickly, if you missed any episodes, last week was our 679th episode, and I spoke with historian, author, and Smithsonian Associate Clay Jenkinson about Gulliver's Travels and the fascinating story within a story, not just for children. Two weeks ago had another great conversation with the author and NFL legend, a member of the only team in NFL history to be undefeated, and very entertaining guest Larry Csonka. Wonderful stuff…If you missed those shows, along with any others, you can go back and check them out with my entire back catalog of shows, all free for you there on our website, NotOld-Better.com…and if you leave a review, we will read it at the end of each show…leave reviews on Apple Podcasts for us. The age-old dream of venturing forth into the cosmos and perhaps even colonizing distant worlds all may one day become a reality, according to our guest today, physicist, NASA consultant, and Smithsonian Associate Les Johnson. Les Johnson will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up soon, so please check out our show notes today for more details about Smithsonian Associates. Les Johnson and I will talk today about the known exoplanets now numbering in the thousands and initiatives like 100 Year Starship and Breakthrough Starshot advancing the idea of interstellar travel, and how and when in our lifetimes we will be boarding rocket ships! Les Johnson is a scientist, an author, and the Deputy Manager for NASA's Advanced Concepts Office at the Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama. Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show Inside Science interview series on radio and podcast Les Johnson. My thanks to Les Johnson for his time today. My thanks to the Smithsonian team for all they do to support the show. My thanks to you, my wonderful Not Old Better Show audience on radio and podcast…please be well and be safe, which I'm mentioning in every show because I want to bring attention to the issue of assault rifles, which aren't safe, in anyone's hands but the military and law enforcement. Assault rifles are killing our children and grandchildren in the very places they learn: schools! Please, let's work together to eliminate assault rifles, and let's do better. Let's talk about Better…the Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast, Smithsonian Associates Inside Science Interview series…
Brilliant in 20 continues with our next guest, Derek Wang, Director of Communication for NASA's Space Technology Mission Directorate Derek has served in numerous communications and outreach capacities for the administration, beginning as an outreach coordinator at Marshall Space Flight Center and later shifting to NASA Headquarters. Derek has spearheaded national exhibits, products, and campaigns to boost awareness of the agency's mission and its contribution to the American public. A partnership between Scoop News Group and Council's company, Emerald One, LLC, Brilliant in 20 is a celebration of leadership, sharing the lessons learned by visionaries in a variety of fields like technology, business and government in just about 20 minutes. Visit the Emerald One website for more about Emerald One, which focuses on helping leaders navigate transformation, including the new remote work environment, by addressing the five elements of leadership, cultural awareness, trust, value maximization, and time compression.
If you love modern comfort food, uncomplicated yet inventive cuisine, and a good cocktail, look no further than Paula Naumcheff. A Huntsville native with experience in the restaurant business in Memphis, TN, Paula's recipes are based on years of professional and home cooking experience. In this episode, we talk about her family including her Father who came to to work at Marshall Space Flight Center in 1958. Additionally, we explore the ups and downs of being a restaurant owner in the Memphis area and the great joy and satisfaction that that brought to Paula. Now, Paula is taking advantage of the power of social media to build a brand and create a market for her products and services that often extends beyond North Alabama. Paula conducts live and virtual culinary classes, current offerings and dates can be found under the "Cooking Workshops" tab at her website www.paulanaumcheff.com. One of her 2022 highlights is the lovely culinary skill to master focaccia bread art. Join her as she decorates focaccia, sip wine and snack on a stunning charcuterie board. Ticket information is on the Cooking Workshops tab. Check out Paula's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy67x_Cxn6JnYsGOweH9RVw 0:00 Start 04:06 Paula Intro 06:26 Food Memories 10:13 Huntsville Roots 19:00 Arrested Jaywalking? 23:45 Memphis Restaurant 42:30 Homemade Foods and Quality 53:20 Life After Closing the Restaurant 01:03:21 Collaboration in Huntsville 01:10:54 Showcase of Content 01:39:47 Paula's Dogs 01:43:30 Closing
Penny Pettigrew is a payload communications manager at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, communicating with astronauts conducting scientific experiments aboard the International Space Station. She is a Space Camp alumni and a member of the Space Camp Hall of Fame.
In the first story, a magician is off on a walk in the woods. He came to a place where there were a lot of dull brown birds with beautiful voices. He asked the birds if they would be up for a bit of swapping: their beautiful voices for some lovely feathers. In the second story, we learn about the origin of a beautiful flowing river and the betrayal that lead to the stagnant one next to it. And in the third story, we hear the sad tale of Isokun, who just wants a baby of her own. Source: Yoruba Legands by Ogumefu, M. I. 1929 Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Music: BARMANI_MAI_CHOGE by Arewa Creative Commons Sound FX: Daytime Forrest Bonfire by Youtube Audio Library Podcast Shoutout: The BHP is a chronological retelling of the history of Britain with a particular focus upon the lives of the people. You won't find a dry recounting of dates and battles here, but instead you'll learn about who these people were and how their desires, fears, and flaws shaped the scope of this island at the edge of the world. Listener Shoutout: Vega Alta Puerto Rico Vega Alta is west of San Juan, the capital of Puerto Rico. Vega Alta is known for the beach at Cerro Gordo. Other points of interest include the town's Catholic church, known as Inmaculada Concepción, which was founded in 1813, and the Vega Alta Forest. via wikipedia Photo: "Archive: Gongola River, Nigeria (Archive: NASA, International Space Station, 10/26/07)" by NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center is licensed under CC BY-NC 2.0. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sandman-stories/message
Rich Hoffman has a BA in Organizational Communications from Wright State University. He is an Information Technology consultant and strategist. He has worked as a defense contractor for over 20 years, working primarily for the Army Materiel Command HQ with a variety of companies.Currently, Mr. Hoffman works as an Enterprise Architect at Redstone Arsenal and the Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama. He has over 54 years of experience investigating and researching the UFO subject.Mr. Hoffman has served as Director of Investigations, Star Team Manager and Director of Strategic Projects, as well as the State Director of MUFON and worked with numerous organizations.
Items in this news podcast: SMT Designs releases all of their rocketry designs to public domain Steve Thatcher: "With my upcoming LDRS 40 trip and TRA Tech session there on "3D Printed Modular Avionics Bays", I wanted to make an announcement, so here it is..." Steve Thatcher says “I am in the process of releasing all of my rocketry designs to the public domain under Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International” You can read the licensing in detail at https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ You can find the designs on http://www.tinkercad.com/ by simply doing a "People" search for "SteveThatcher". Once you find the profile, click it to view the parts. Steve has also tagged the parts with “SMTDESIGNS”, “AVBAY”, and “ROCKETRY”, but you will get more "hits" that way of other non-related parts. My intent in doing this is to propagate the footprint standard I created for devices and batteries over the last years, so the rocketry community could benefit. Thatcher says “I would also like to see my designs come to a greater use by making them available for no cost to those that have the required equipment.” Steve asks that the footprints for carriers and platforms remain unchanged. Thatcher says”I recognize the need to change things when necessary, but changing footprints negates the universal benefit they provide. Take the time to look at my entire library of parts to get a system view of why things were done.” Steve will be available to answer questions through SMT Designs, and the SMT Designs facebook page. _______________________________ Tripoli News During the LDRS 40 Member's Banquet it was announced that that the Tripoli Wisconsin Association, Tripoli Green Bay, and Tripoli Chicago will be hosting LDRS 41 at the Richard Bong Recreation Area located in Kenosha County, Wisconsin. The event is planned to take place July 6, 7, 8 and 9, 2023. More details and information will be coming soon. _______________________________ New Unified TRA Safety Code https://www.tripoli.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=795696&module_id=520420 Tripoli Rocketry Association unveiled its new “unified” safety code on May1 of this year. President Bob Brown notes that: Under this safety code, there are no longer Commercial launches or Research launches, just Tripoli launches. There are some changes to the current safety code, such as a common safe distance table, a safety code for both model rockets as well as radio-controlled boosted gliders as well as other changes. Tripoli asks all members to please take the time to read the document in its entirety. Mr. Brown notes that “While your first reaction will probably be there seem to be a lot more rules under this new document, in fact, almost nothing more restrictive has been adopted it's just compiled into one document now.” TRA notes that they owe a huge thank you to Steve Shannon, “who undertook the daunting task of compiling the information from the original four documents and writing (in plain English, not legalese) a document we can all understand and follow”. ____________________________________ Reminder on NARAM 63 NARAM-63 will be July 16-22, 2022. Sport flying begins on Saturday, July 16, and will run through the following Friday, July 22. The US Team Flyoffs/North Coast Cup flying will begin Saturday, July 16, and run through Monday, July 18. NARAM competition flying begins on Monday, July 18, and runs through Friday, July 22. Friday evening, July 15, will include a sport flyers briefing as well as a US Team Flyoffs/North Coast Cup briefing and model check in. Where is NARAM-63? Springfield, Missouri, located in the southwestern part of the state, is this year's host city. The Oasis Hotel is the official hotel of NARAM-63, and will host nearly all of the evening activities. The flying field is located west of Springfield. Sport Range Tripoli Mo-Kan will be running the sport range along with support from SLRA. Launch pads with 1010 and 1515 rails will be available as well as 1/8″, 3/16″, 1/4”, 3/8”, and 1/2″ rods. Rockets with up to M motor class can be accommodated with an FAA waiver to 6,000 feet. Come and sport fly for the weekend or stay for the whole week. Contest Range Saturday through Monday will feature the US Team Flyoffs/North Coast Cup. NARAM competition starts Monday morning with Chad Ring serving as the NARAM Contest Director. NARAM at Night In addition to sport and contest flying each day, join us for the traditional NARAM evening events throughout the week including the Manufacturers Forum, Cannon Fund Rocketry Memorabilia Auction, NAR Town Hall Meeting, FREE Ice Cream Social, Beer Lofting, and other events culminating with the Awards Banquet on Friday evening. ______________________________________________ Reminder: NAR Board of Trustees voting window is open « Board of Trustee Voting You can vote in-person at NARAM during the Town Hall meeting, online, or by mail-in ballot. You can only vote once! The Town Hall Meeting will be held Monday, July 18, 2022. To vote online, please go to the NAR.ORG site, check in under Member Resources. Mail-in ballots are in The Model Rocketeer, which was mailed with the May/June, 2022 issue of Sport Rocketry magazine. Under the NAR Bylaws, Senior and Leader members who joined the NAR at least one year prior to July 18, 2022 (NAR number 112135 or lower) are eligible to vote. For voting purposes, a Leader member is defined as one who has reached his/her 16th birthday as of July 18, 2022. This Year's Board member candidates (New Candidate) Don Carson - Macon , NC (Current Board Member) Becky Green - San Rafael, CA (Current board member) Lynn Thomas, Indianapolis, IN Bios are available on the NAR.Org site voting page. _________________________ 2022 NASA Student Launch results Each year, NASA challenges middle school, high school, college, and university students from across the United States to design, build and launch a high-powered amateur rocket, fly it to an altitude between 4,000 and 6,000 feet, and make a successful landing. Middle and high school teams could choose to attempt the college/university division challenge or develop their own science or engineering experiment. Teams in the college/university division tackled a new task that mirrors NASA's missions like the Mars Curiosity Rover. Teams had to design a payload capable of autonomously locating where their rocket landed by identifying the rocket's grid position on an aerial image of the launch site while transmitting the data back to their ground station. This had to be accomplished without the use of GPS. The requirement simulates a challenge faced by NASA's mission managers – communicating with spacecraft and payloads on distant plan mmmm etary bodies, where use of GPS is not an option. Sixty teams from 22 states including Puerto Rico took part in this year's competition, with 27 teams launching April 23 near NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama. Teams that did not travel were allowed to conduct their final test flights at a home launch field. For the second year in a row, The University of North Carolina at Charlotte won the launch division, while Tarleton State University in Stephenville, Texas, won first place in the design division of NASA's 2022 Student Launch rocketry competition. The University of North Carolina at Charlotte will receive $5,000 for first place in the launch division, and Tarleton State University will receive $2,500 for first place in the design division. The top five teams in the launch division are: University of North Carolina at Charlotte University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Indiana Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee University of Florida, Gainesville Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana The top two teams in the design division are: Tarleton State University, Stephenville, Texas New York University ______________________________________ American Rocketry Contest (TARC) https://rocketcontest.org/result/2022/ 1) Newport High School - Team 2 from Bellevue, WA (22-1326) $20,000 (Flight 1) 2 (Flight 2) 11 Total Score = 13 2) Newport High School - Team 1 from Bellevue, WA (22-1804) $15,000 (Flight 1) 2 (Flight 2) 12 Total Score 14 3) All Saints Episcopal School from Haslet, TX (22-1126) $12,500 (Flight 1) 6.12 (Flight 2) 11 Total Score = 17.12 4) Spring Grove Area Intermediate School - Team 2 from Spring Grove, PA (22-1534) $10,000 (Flight 1) 13 (Flight 2) 6.8 Total Score = 19.8 5) Coleman High School from Coleman, TX (22-1645) $7,500 (Flight 1) 10.12 (Flight 2) 10 Total Score = 20.12 6) Creekview High School - Team 3, from Canton, GA $3,500 (Flight 1) 17.2 (Flight 2) 7 Total Score = 24.2 7) Camas High School from Camas, WA (22-1495) $2.500 (Flight 1) 9, (Flight 2) 16.16 Total Score = 25.16 8) Young Engineers in Action from Hawaiian Gardens, CA (22-1500) $2,500 (Flight 1) 19.64, (Flight 2) 10, Total Score = 29.64 9) Thomas Jefferson High School - Team 9 from Alexandria, VA (22-1764) $2,500 (Flight 1) 7 (Flight 2) 26.8, Total Score = 33.8 10) Tharptown High School from Russellville, AL (Flight 1) 1 (Flight 2) 34.12, Total Score = 35.12 Each school or organization for teams 1-5 also receives $1,000. Each school or organization for teams 6-10 also receives $500.
Baseball By Design: Stories of Minor League Logos and Nicknames
The Rocket City Trash Pandas made a splash with their new brand right before the 2020 season, then had to keep the momentum going in spite of a year lost to COVID. The team still set merchandise sales records with their patriotic astronaut raccoon logo and are now one of the best known in the minors. Trash Pandas Vice President Lindsey Knupp and Brandiose's Jason Klein join the podcast to talk about the ground-breaking brand. And stay tuned for real live NASA engineer and actual rocket scientist Jay Hollenbeck of the Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, who is a former college baseball player and an avid fan of minor league baseball. Jay weighs in on the Trash Pandas brand. Rocket City Trash Pandas website | Twitter Brandiose website | Twitter Marshall Space Flight Center website / Twitter Baseball By Design Twitter | Instagram | Website Curved Brim Media Network Website | Twitter
Episode 2 of Wenher Von Braun! After Wernher came to the US, under government and military supervision, he continued his work in rocketry and entered into the space race. When NASA was formed, Wernher was given the position of director of NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center. Come Join People Time podcast as we go over the details of how Wenher's work helped NASA "get off the ground". #PeopleTime #Podcast #History #Biography #WernherVonBraun #RocketScience #NASA #WWII #Nazi #Germany #Science #Space #Engineer #Aerospace #RocketTechnology #SpaceRace #ColdWar
Shawn Cvetezar, Laura Paulino, and Don Caluya, NASA interns representing NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center, Ames Research Center, and Johnson Space Center, respectively, reflect upon their non-traditional paths that led them to NASA and share the many areas and projects that are benefitting from their experience. HWHAP Episode 202.
Shawn Cvetezar, Laura Paulino, and Don Caluya, NASA interns representing NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center, Ames Research Center, and Johnson Space Center, respectively, reflect upon their non-traditional paths that led them to NASA and share the many areas and projects that are benefitting from their experience. HWHAP Episode 202.
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