Podcasts about orbital atk

Digital Enterprise Society Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2020 40:39

The long-awaited news is finally here! ULA and SpaceX have won the National Security Space Launch (NSSL) Phase 2 launch contracts from the US Department of Defense, which leaves Blue Origin’s New Glenn and Northrop Grumman’s OmegA out in the cold. I talk through what this means for each company and launch vehicle, and where things will go from here on all sides of the issue.This episode of Main Engine Cut Off is brought to you by 39 executive producers—Brandon, Matthew, Simon, Lauren, Melissa, Kris, Pat, Matt, Jorge, Brad, Ryan, Nadim, Donald, Lee, Chris, Warren, Bob, Russell, John, Moritz, Joel, Jan, Grant, David, Joonas, Robb, Tim Dodd (the Everyday Astronaut!), Frank, Julian and Lars from Agile Space, Tommy, Adam, and seven anonymous—and 398 other supporters.TopicsU.S. Department Of Defense > Contracts For Aug. 7, 2020Pentagon picks SpaceX and ULA to remain its primary launch providers - SpaceNewsAir Force to end agreements with Blue Origin and Northrop Grumman, prepares for launch contract protests - SpaceNewsULA, SpaceX Win NSSL Phase 2 Awards – SpacePolicyOnline.comHouse and Senate Make Progress on the FY2021 NDAA – SpacePolicyOnline.comNational Security Space Launch (NSSL) Phase 2 Launch Service Procurement (LSP) Request for Proposal (RFP) FA8811-19-R-0002 - GovTribeAir Force funding three new rockets to compete with SpaceX but only intends to buy launch services from two providers - SpaceNewsAir Force requests bids for space launch services, will select two companies in 2020 - SpaceNewsEpisode T+79: Orbital ATK’s OmegA, NASA’s Bridenstine - Main Engine Cut OffThe ShowLike the show? Support the show!Email your thoughts, comments, and questions to anthony@mainenginecutoff.comFollow @WeHaveMECOListen to MECO HeadlinesJoin the Off-Nominal DiscordSubscribe on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn or elsewhereSubscribe to the Main Engine Cut Off NewsletterBuy shirts and Rocket Socks from the Main Engine Cut Off ShopMusic by Max Justus

Dennis Wingo - On The Way To Moonrush: Advancements In Space Technology - CSP S02E33

Cold Star Project

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2020 52:15

Dennis Wingo, Founder & CEO of Skycorp Inc., has a lot of wisdom to share about the space industry. He's the author of “Moonrush: Improving Life on Earth with the Moon's Resources”, and calls himself a Technoarcheologist. With Cold Star Project host Jason Kanigan, Dennis discusses: what the term "advanced mission planning" means for him, and what it looks like in action the concept of orbital assembly, and how it can be achieved the DARPA/Skycorp Time Domain Relative Navigation System (TDRNS) project the space logistics system he created and licensed to Orbital ATK for extending the life of satellites his thoughts on the April 6, 2020 US Presidential Executive Order regarding the use of space resources economic reasons for returning to the Moon. Talk to Cold Star: https://www.coldstartech.com/bookcall

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044: Synergizing the Future of PLM

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2020 30:19

Digital Enterprise Society is the authority on the transformation to a digital enterprise, impacting all areas of an organization. Tune in for discussions among industry leaders about operations and action needed to drive digitization principles forward for the future of product development and life cycles. In today’s episode, Thom Singer and Craig Brown welcome Altair Kaminski, the PLM administrator in the space sector at Northrop Grumman. Altair has joined the podcast to share her perspective on the possibility of integrating the big three silos of PLM, PRP, and MES into companies of any size, and details some of the current challenges that the Aerospace Working Group is working to overcome as the digital enterprise moves forward. Most importantly, Altair shares her perspective on the importance of both mentoring and networking within any industry. If you want to gain a better understanding of the hard work and rewards that take place within the best subgroups of the Digital Enterprise Society, this episode is for you. On today’s podcast, you will learn: The future of the Big Three Potential synergies between PLM, PRP, and MES may be a possibility in the future Because each tool plays a specific role, it would be difficult for one software program to support all three within one tool set Overlap between systems has the potential to complicate integration The user experience within each of these domains is significantly different The work of the Aerospace Working Group A brief history that brought three major aerospace companies together to minimize overlap and maximize efficiency. Combining interest and awareness increases opportunities for all companies. Additional subgroups have been created to tackle current challenges, including Increased understanding of implementation of model-based systems engineering. Seeking a better industry definition of MBSE Integration of tool sets and reusing digital information to include the digital thread and digital twin Options to best involve suppliers in the reuse of data Migrating and eliminating the excessive legacy data that comes with aerospace and defense companies Engaging software vendors in offering assistance with upgrades so that companies can take advantage of the latest and greatest features Handling continuous release of software updates While PLM is getting too large to manage as a single group, subgroups can now offer specific feedback to various pieces of the toolset Mentoring and networking advice The evolution of the Digital Enterprise Society and its benefit for companies of any size and employees of any experience level Experienced employees need to be willing to mentor those who ask Providing good mentors can protect against poaching of a company’s best employees. There is incredible value in getting involved and helping large companies like Siemens understand how heavily we rely on them to communicate with each other, suppliers, and customers. Correction- at [23:00] the guest incorrectly stated that what was previously PLM World is now Realize Live. Rather, in 2019 Siemens took ownership of the Siemens PLM Connections - Americas annual conference previously hosted by the independent users group PLM World. Digital Enterprise Society was founded by a PLM World transitional Board of Directors. Learn more at https://www.digitalenterprisesociety.org/page/plmworld. Continue the conversation with us within the Digital Enterprise Society Community at www.DigitalEnterpriseSociety.org. Looking for Mentorship? Visit https://www.digitalenterprisesociety.org/page/career Guest Bio: Altair Kaminski is a senior business process analyst and PLM administrator in the space sector at Northrop Grumman. After attending Westminster College in Utah she worked for ATK as a process engineer with a focus on composites layup, then moved to L3 Communications where she worked for five years as a process engineer. While there Altair began working on Big Bang, the process of transferring the company’s legacy systems into the Big Three — the PLM, ERP, and MES systems. Following this project Altair was the manager of the PLM team. It was while there that she was asked to lead the same implementation project at Orbital ATK, where she works today.

Boeing Bows Out of $85B Military Bid

IEN Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2019 2:12

Boeing is having a hell of a week, and that’s not even usually news anymore. The aerospace supplier, who has been buried under the weight of its issues with the Max jet for months, saw its stock price tank when markets got wind of discussions to possible scale down or even discontinue Max production.But, alas, there is more money to lose for Boeing and this time it relates to a coveted military project that the aerospace company was in the running for. And it wasn’t just any contract. The winner-take-all award is set to be the largest contract awarded in 2020.But it won’t go to Boeing.Last week marked the deadline for bid submissions for a contract to replace the military’s Minuteman III missile system. Boeing has participated in the military’s program as a Minuteman supplier since 1962, and the company was expected to bid on the project along with competitor Northrop Grumman.But last week Boeing confirmed that it would bow out of the process, leaving Northrop Grumman as the lone bidder for the $85 billion project.Boeing said in July that it would have trouble competing on price since Northrop Grumman had purchased solid rocket motor maker Orbital ATK in 2018 – and Orbital ATK just happens to be the top producer of the solid fuel rocket motors generally used in the missiles.Boeing concluded it faced a tremendous disadvantage, and said in the statement that “the current acquisition approach does not provide a level playing field for fair competition.”Boeing had reportedly, and repeatedly, asked the Air Force to “mitigate Northrop’s anticompetitive and inherently unfair cost.” But, eventually saying the Air Force did not address its concerns, Boeing decided not to submit a proposal, leaving Northrop alone – a position that concerns some considering a one-bid deal could result in inflated costs. One analyst said he thinks this could case the Air Force to reconsider the acquisition strategy altogether.Modernizing the country’s nuclear arsenal is projected to cost $1.2 trillion over 30 years.

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[10] Spencer from Space!

Seattle's Worst Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2018 113:59

Spencer from Seattle talks Space We had a cosmic conversation with Spencer Anunsen (first time guest, long time listener), who is a mechanical engineer at Synchronous. Synchronous is a company doing work in the space industry whose website boasts the tagline, “building the barely possible”. Spencer talks building trebuchets, is actually from Seattle, and has great taste in beer. We talked with him at length about his childhood in Seattle (how weird!), his work with the Mars Curiosity Rover project as an intern at Jet Propulsion Laboratories, the privatized space industry, the point of mining asteroids, billionaires and their rockets, future space missions and much, much more. It was a hell of a time. Spencer ONLINE Linkedin Also if you want to tell us about all the questions you would ask Spencer, we’d love to hear them or forward them on. Just write to us at seattlesworstpodcast@gmail.com Links See more links in the show minutes. Hayabusa 2 Twitter: https://twitter.com/haya2e_jaxa Spacecraft my company (Synchronous) is contributing to: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mars_2020 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psyche_(spacecraft) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Europa_Clipper Scott Manley Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxzC4EngIsMrPmbm6Nxvb-A Space News Sites: https://spacenews.com/ http://www.parabolicarc.com/ https://spaceflightnow.com/ Show Notes Podcasters (Stephen, Sean, Grant, Ben) 2m - Intro 4m - Old Business 5m - Sean is Having a Baby/Full Term at the Midterms 7m - Anxiety Level: Carseat 8m - Kavanaugh 9m - S Blocks the News 13m - KBF 15m - Men Need to be Afraid 18m - Space! 19m - Grant Does a Dramatic Reading – Some People are Saying It's the Best, Big League 24m - Trebuchets 29m - Careers in Space 30m - Book Recommendation – Roving Mars 34m - Book Recommendation – Sex & Rockets 37m - Rovers in Movies 38m - Working on Curiosity 47m - The Stress of Watching a Project Launch 51m - Grant’s Dating Space Program 53m - Asteroid Mining 55m - Startup Culture 58m - Spencer's Work was Featured on the Daily Show 62m - Privatized Space Industry financial models 66m - Upcoming Space Missions - What Mission Should We Follow? Mars 2020 Parker Solar Probe Mars Quakes Europa Clipper Asteroid Stuff (Hyabusa II) 73m - Stephen Edits/F Tesla 74m - The Garage 75m - Who Gets Paid? Why Spend Money in Space? 76m - Decadal Survey 78m - Private Space Companies/Public Space Relies on Private Industry 83m - Failure as a Positive Permission Structure 84m - Insane Copper Rod Project 87m - The Space Garbage Island/Space is Cluttered AF 92m - Spencer Goes Deep on our Podcast Space Project 95m - Radiation in Space 97m - Some People Say MIT is the UMR of the East 101m - Mushrooms/Paul Stamets 104m - Is Space an Earth-Friendly Industry? 106m - Initiative 1631: Yes 107m - What to Say to a Person Who Thinks Space Exploration is Worthless 110m - Resources for Following Space Stuff Special Acknowledgements/Mentions RIP Paul Allen Corrections It was incorrectly stated that Orbital-ATK was bought by Lockheed-Martin (46th minute) when it was actually bought by Northrop-Grumman Hashtag City #Seattle #SPACE #EuropaClipper #SpaceForce #billionaires #trebuchets #MarsRover #Curiosity #Mars2020 #PaulStamets #mushrooms #CarbonTax #PrivatizedSpace #Kavanaugh #Kavanope #Birth #Paternity #FirstChild #DramaticReading #RovingMars #SexAndRockets #DailyShow #SpacePioneers #NeilDeGrasseTyson #NDT #Tesla #SpaceGarbage #YesOn1631 #PlanetaryResources #SynchronousLLC #JPL #JetPropulsionLab #NASA #RPI #Rensselaer

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Flu Shot Timing, Space Experiment Requirements, and Relationship Deal Breakers, According to Research

Curiosity Daily

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2018 8:26

Learn CASIS’ criteria for getting approval for a science experiment in space; when is the right time to get your flu shot; and the top 10 relationship deal breakers, according to research. In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories from Curiosity.com to help you get smarter and learn something new in just a few minutes: Before They're Allowed in Space, Science Experiments Need to Meet These 3 Criteria When's the Right Time to Get Your Flu Shot? Scientists Have Identified the Top 10 Relationship Deal Breakers Please tell us about yourself and help us improve the show by taking our listener survey! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/curiosity-listener-survey If you love our show and you're interested in hearing full-length interviews, then please consider supporting us on Patreon. You'll get exclusive episodes and access to our archives as soon as you become a Patron! Learn about these topics and more on Curiosity.com, and download our 5-star app for Android and iOS. Then, join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Plus: Amazon smart speaker users, enable our Alexa Flash Briefing to learn something new in just a few minutes every day!

Science Edition Encore - Privatization of Space

Press Conference USA - Voice of America

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2018 30:00

In this encore edition of Press Conference USA, Casey Dreier, Director of Space Policy at the Planetary Society, talks with host Rick Pantaleo about the private sector's increasing role in space exploration. Companies such as SpaceX, Orbital ATK and Arianespace have come to the forefront of providing spaceflight services that were once exclusive to only government-run space agencies.

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Россия ответит за нарушение поставки двигателей в США

NeRadio. Наука, техника, авто - Hi-tech

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2018 1:41

НАСА в ответ на возможное ограничение поставок российских двигателей РД-180 в США сослалось на необходимость исполнения Москвой контрактных обязательств, сообщает РИА Новости. «Компании, обеспечивающие запуски спутников и научных инструментов для НАСА на коммерческой основе, а также доставляющие грузы на Международную космическую станцию, отвечают за обеспечение пусковой системы, необходимой для выполнения контрактной миссии. Если некоторые детали по какой-либо причине становятся недоступны, компании несут ответственность за совершение необходимых шагов для выполнения контрактов», — заявили в американском космическом агентстве. В августе 2018 года в Вашингтоне объявили о подготовке новых санкций против России из-за инцидента в Солсбери (Великобритания). В ответ на это российский сенатор Сергей Рябухин заявил, что Москва может ограничить поставки в США ракетных двигателей РД-180, которые компания United Launch Alliance использует в первой ступени ракеты-носителя Atlas 5. Силовые агрегаты выпускает НПО «Энергомаш». В январе 2018 года гендиректор предприятия Игорь Арбузов заявил, что более половины выручки завода формируется из поставок двигателей в США — РД-180 для United Launch Alliance и РД-181 для Orbital ATK (в настоящее время входит в Northrop Grumman). В частности, в 2018 году предприятие планирует поставить заказчикам силовые агрегаты трех типов — 11 двигателей РД-180, шесть двигателей РД-181 и два РД-191, то есть из 19 силовых установок 17 предназначены для США, тогда как России требуется всего две.

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Space, The VR Frontier with Tanya Gupta of NASA

MarketScale Technology

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2018 36:50

The future of space exploration looked bleak after 2010 when NASA's Space Shuttle program was officially retired. Beyond satellites and research conducted from the ISS, there weren't many plans to travel the stars. That is, until private companies such as SpaceX, Blue Origin, Orbital ATK, and others fundamentally changed the way the industry operated, pushing the limits of who could take the next steps beyond Earth. Enter Tanya Gupta, a VR intern at NASA's Kennedy Space Center. Because of these thriving government and private partnerships for space travel, technology in the space is flourishing, allowing for upgrades in AR and VR to take hold and grow exponentially. Tanya joined us on this Science episode of Wildfire to give us insight on how technology like VR is simplifying and speeding up the process for innovation in aerospace engineering, the collaborative power of NASA, and why being a creative in the STEM space was so important for her (pun intended). She also sheds a little light on her fabulous twitter name, Space Barbie.

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Weather CubeSats – #30

EEs Talk Tech - An Electrical Engineering Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2018 19:41

We have surprisingly little knowledge of weather. When specifically does a cloud rain? How do these clouds form? We don't have good answers to these questions. Getting those answers is an electrical engineering problem - one that a handful of professors and NASA are solving with CubeSats. Historically, we've used large satellites and ground-based systems to track weather patterns, but CubeSat arrays are becoming a viable option. In this episode, Daniel Bogdanoff sits down with the leading researchers in this area to hear about the challenges and advancements being made in this area.

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CIRAS Lead Systems Engineer

NASA EDGE Audiofiles

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2018 4:14

NASA EDGE visits Orbital ATK (now Northrop Grumman) to interview Lead Systems Engineer Dave Bodkin about the tools being developed for Commercial Infrastructure for Robotic Assembly and Services (CIRAS) and how these tools will potentially be used for missions in space.

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NASA EDGE: CIRAS Lead Systems Engineer

NASA Edge

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2018

NASA EDGE visits Orbital ATK (now Northrop Grumman) to interview Lead Systems Engineer Dave Bodkin about the tools being developed for Commercial Infrastructure for Robotic Assembly and Services (CIRAS) and how these tools will potentially be used for missions in space.

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The Long Road to Space – #29

EEs Talk Tech - An Electrical Engineering Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2018 37:42

I went for a rocket launch, and stayed for the science. Have you ever wondered what it actually takes to get a rocket into space? And why we go there at all?

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Episode 1005: #SaveOppy?

Defense & Aerospace Report

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2018 79:50

From launch rates to renamings and of course two major announcements from the red planet, it's another jam-packed Talking Space. We begin with our launch round-up, including China, Japan, and two manned missions. We discuss the return of Expedition 55 and the launch of Expedition 56 and what will make that mission unique. Then we look at SpaceX's recent launches, including their first ever Block 5 launch and what that means. We also look at their future launch plans including launch sites and a staggering number being put out for a launch rate. We discuss what's going up on SpaceX's CRS-15 mission including more about our favorite creepy face, as well as the OA-9 launch from Orbital ATK, who is getting a new name. Orbital ATK has been acquired by Northrop Grumman to become Northrop Grumman Innovation Systems, and what's behind that deal. Then we travel to Mars, where we look at the Opportunity rover, or try to as its blanketed by a massive dust storm. Is it dead? Not just yet. Hear from some of the scientists working on the MER program and what they're saying about this unprecedented storm. Plus while staying on Mars, did Curiosity find life? Not exactly, but we discuss a major find from the Mars Science Laboratory. We finish with a congrats to the Juno team and two fond farewells. Show recorded 6-14-2018 Host: Sawyer Rosenstein Panelist: Gene Mikulka

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Defense & Aerospace Business Report: Breaking News Edition [June 13, 2018]

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2018 11:44

On this special episode of the Defense & Aerospace Business Report podcast, sponsored by Bell, we discuss the consent decree regarding the recently approved merger of Northrop Grumman and Orbital ATK. Our guests include Ron Epstein, PhD, of Bank of America Merrill Lynch, and Steven Grundman of the Atlantic Council think tank.

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Episode 162: Regolith Nap

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2018 30:46

This week in SF history— 14 June 1991, landing of STS-40 (wikipedia.org)Spaceflight news— NASA isn't selling the ISS, people. (spacenews.com) — Original story that started this nonsense (washingtonpost.com) — Is this likely to happen? Not according to the senate. (spacenews.com)— SpaceX is planning a major expansion at KSC. (parabolicarc.com)Short & Sweet— Juno gets three more years. (spaceflightnow.com)— Orbital ATK has been purchased by Northrop Grumman (spaceflightnow.com) (ftc.gov)— Opportunity takes a science break due to dust storm (NASA.gov) (space.com) (twitter.com/mikeseibert)Questions, comments, corrections— Ben Hallert, via email: Virgin Galactic likely to head to space later on.— Bart Willems, via email: A few comments on the Lippisch Ente.

TMRO:Space - Humanity amongst the stars with Isaac Arthur - Orbit 11.23

TMRO Audio Edition

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2018 83:19

Futurist Isaac Arthur joins the cast of TMRO to talk about humanities future amongst the stars as well as living in a simulation, faster than light communication and galactic intelligence.Launches:Falcon 9 Launches SES-12Long March 3A Launches Fengyun -2HSoyuz Launches new Space Station CrewSpace News:Curiosity Confirms Complex Organics on MarsNorthrop Grumman completes Orbital ATK acquisition Pluto Has Sand Dunes, But They're Made of Methane=== CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION ===Twitter.com/TMROFacebook.com/TMROTVYouTube.com/TMROReddit.com/r/tmroTwitch.tv/TMROTMRO.tv=== OUR REAL-TIME DISCORD CHANNEL ===All of the TMRO Shows are created and maintained in our Discord channel. Escape Velocity Patrons have access to a special room, but we also have free #general rooms that anyone can participate in. Join in for free at https://discord.gg/9NkkFWD=== TMRO IS CROWD FUNDED ===TMRO shows are crowd funded. If you like this episode consider contributing to help us to continue to improve. Head over to http://www.patreon.com/tmro for funding levels, goals and all of our different rewards!

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Space to Ground: Handoff: 06/01/2018

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2018

Expedition 55 comes to a close as Commander Anton Shkaplerov hands control of the station today to NASA astronaut Drew Feustel. Meanwhile, the crew is staying busy with new experiments delivered aboard Orbital ATK's Cygnus cargo craft.

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Episode 155: Party Balloon

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2018 31:26

This week in SF history— 24 April 1972. Liftoff of Apollo 16 LM from the moon. (wikipedia.org) (youtube.com) (apolloproject.com)Spaceflight news— SpaceX wants to use a ballute to recover S2 (twitter.com/elonmusk) — Ballistic coefficient will be reduced by two orders of magnitude (twitter.com/elonmusk) — Might not be insane to land under helium?!? (reddit.com/r/spacex) — JPL studied ballutes for aerocapture (PDF: jpl.nasa.gov)— Orbital ATK announces OmegA, formerly Next Generation Launch System (spacenews.com) — Anthony Colangelo did some anaysis over on MECO (mainenginecutoff.com)Short & Sweet— Lockheed Martin wants to reduce Orion costs by 50 percent. (spacenews.com)— Not quite Business Time (spacenews.com)Questions, comments, corrections— Tess Caswell via email: a paper on NTRS about trends in cabin air loss and how they are measured from nitrogen loss over time: (ntrs.nasa.gov)

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T+79: Orbital ATK’s OmegA, NASA’s Bridenstine

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Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2018 24:45

Orbital ATK unveiled the name and additional technical details of their new launch vehicle, OmegA. Jim Bridenstine was finally confirmed as the new NASA Administrator. This episode of Main Engine Cut Off is brought to you by 29 executive producers—Kris, Pat, Matt, Jorge, Brad, Ryan, Jamison, Nadim, Peter, Donald, Lee, Jasper, Chris, Warren, Bob, Brian, Russell, John, Moritz, Tyler, Joel, Jan, David, and six anonymous—and 157 other supporters on Patreon. OMEGA: Orbital ATK’s New Large-Class Rocket for U.S. Air Force Bridenstine Confirmed as NASA Administrator On Party-Line Vote - SpacePolicyOnline.com Senate votes to confirm Bridenstine as NASA administrator - SpaceNews.com Email your thoughts and comments to anthony@mainenginecutoff.com Follow @WeHaveMECO Listen to MECO Headlines Join the Off-Nominal Discord Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn or elsewhere Subscribe to the Main Engine Cut Off Newsletter Buy shirts and Rocket Socks from the Main Engine Cut Off Shop Support Main Engine Cut Off on Patreon

Rockets

Here's an Idea

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2018 15:22

On a snowy day in 1926, a physicist named Robert Goddard set out to his Aunt Effie's ranch. What happened next was not your typical day on the farm – Goddard launched the first liquid-propellant rocket.In this episode of Here's an Idea™, we explore how Dr. Goddard's efforts, almost 100 years ago, have inspired generations of rocketeers and spaceflight launches.We speak with engineering student Josh Allen; Orbital ATK’s Mark Ogren; NASA’s Rob Garner; and Estes model-rocket director Michael Fritz.Access full-length interviews below.A Q&A with Orbital ATK: Exploring the Roots of RocketryRob Garner: How Robert Goddard Launched Present-Day SpaceflightMichael Fritz: How Model Rockets Launch Tomorrow’s Engineers See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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23. Rocket Billionaires: Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and the New Space Race – featuring author Tim Fernholz

Your Online Coffee Break

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2018 11:05

Tim Fernholz is the author of “Rocket Billionaires: Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and the New Space Race”. For this new book, Tim obtained exclusive access to top executives at SpaceX, including Elon Musk himself, as well as at Blue Origin, NASA, Boeing, United Launch Alliance, Orbital ATK and Virgin Galactic. Tim lives in Brooklyn, New York,... The post 23. Rocket Billionaires: Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and the New Space Race – featuring author Tim Fernholz appeared first on 15 Minutes With Chuck - podcast.

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23. Rocket Billionaires: Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and the New Space Race – featuring author Tim Fernholz

Your Online Coffee Break

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2018 11:05

Tim Fernholz is the author of “Rocket Billionaires: Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and the New Space Race”. For this new book, Tim obtained exclusive access to top executives at SpaceX, including Elon Musk himself, as well as at Blue Origin, NASA, Boeing, United Launch Alliance, Orbital ATK and Virgin Galactic. Tim lives in Brooklyn, New York,... The post 23. Rocket Billionaires: Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and the New Space Race – featuring author Tim Fernholz appeared first on Your Online Coffee Break podcast.

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50: CRS-7 Public Report and Satellite 2018

SPEXcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2018 56:50

This week on SPEXcast, we discuss the recent release of the public report on the CRS-7 incident. We also cover the exciting new from Satellite 2018, including updates from key space industry executives. Orbital ATK also unveiled their Mission Extension Vehicle, which they intend to use to provide on-orbit maintenance and mission life extensions. You can check out additional links and references at https://blog.spexcast.com/crs-7-report-satellite-2018 .

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Privatization of Space

Press Conference USA - Voice of America

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2018 30:00

Casey Dreier, Director of Space Policy at the Planetary Society, talks with host Rick Pantaleo about the private sector's increasing role in space exploration. Companies such as SpaceX, Orbital ATK and Arianespace have come to the forefront of providing spaceflight services that were once exclusive to only government-run space agencies.

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154: Частные космические компании помимо SpaceX

The Big Beard Theory

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2018 59:32

В этом подкасте мы часто говорим о SpaceX. Но кроме нее существует и множество других частных космических компаний. В этом выпуске обсуждаем самые интересные из них. Ведущий: Антон Поздняков Темы выпуска [00:00:33] ⋅⋅⋅ Приветствие. [00:01:16] ⋅⋅⋅ Канал Alpha Centauri и телеграм-канал Rings and Moons. [00:02:11] ⋅⋅⋅ Кто, если не SpaceX. Частные космические компании. [00:03:21] ⋅⋅⋅ Cloud Aerospace – дичь дикая. [00:04:00] ⋅⋅⋅ ULA – United Launch Alliance. [00:10:25] ⋅⋅⋅ Arianespace. [00:15:57] ⋅⋅⋅ Virgin Galactic и Virgin Orbit. [00:21:16] ⋅⋅⋅ Blue Origin. [00:26:52] ⋅⋅⋅ Orbital ATK. [00:29:37] ⋅⋅⋅ Mitsubishi. [00:32:57] ⋅⋅⋅ Bigelow Aerospace. [00:40:43] ⋅⋅⋅ Sierra Nevada Space Systems. [00:41:36] ⋅⋅⋅ Rocket Lab. [00:49:06] ⋅⋅⋅ Vector Space Systems. [00:49:59] ⋅⋅⋅ Dauria Aerospace. [00:50:36] ⋅⋅⋅ Planetary Resources. [00:53:20] ⋅⋅⋅ Итоги. [00:56:37] ⋅⋅⋅ Прощание. Поддержи Бородокаст Patreon Контакты:

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Gareth Jones On Speed #328 for 11 January 2018

Gareth Jones On Speed

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2018 39:49

#328 Cars To Mars. SpaceX are about to fire their new Falcon Heavy to Mars, carrying Elon Musk's Tesla Roadster. Will they succeed with the first launch of this complex, massive rocket? Plus Sniff Petrol on Elon Musk’s sanity and Claire Williams’ baby.

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Jeff Berrie, BerrieHill Research

Manufacturing Tomorrow

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2018 17:15

Jeff Berrie, PhD, is vice president and division manager at BerrieHill Research, a Division of Applied Research Associates. BerrieHill offers expertise in the design and development of antennas, computational eletromagnetics and RF measurements. Previously, Jeff worked at Mission Research Corporation (now part of Orbital-ATK) for 13 years, leading the Signature Exploitation Group of their Electromagnetic Observables Sector. There, he managed projects and directed technical work in areas of computational modeling, aerospace materials, radar, and conformal antenna arrays. Before that, he worked at The Ohio State University ElectroScience Laboratory while completing his masters and doctorate degrees.

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Space to Ground: California Wildfires: 12/08/2017

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Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2017

Orbital ATK's Cygnus left the station this week packed with its heaviest load and the astronauts pictured the California wildfires burning 250 miles beneath them.

CD061 Hitzeschutzschachtel

Countdown Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2017 118:50

Neutronenstern ick hör dir trapsen. Unser interstellarer Vagabund hat jetzt eine Klassifizierung und einen Namen. Und ein Merlin Triebwerk explodiert, zum Glück weit weg von einer Rakete. Das sind nur einige Themen in dieser Sendung. Frag reißt auch ein paar generelle Themen an und erzählt euch die Geschichte der Orbital ATK, vom kleine Satellitenbauer zur Raketen-Megafirma.

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T+65: The New GEO Model, Orbital ATK’s Composite Case, Good and Bad SpaceX News

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2017 25:44

SES gives us a preview of their new GEO strategy (which may be a harbinger of the future), Orbital ATK tests a new composite case to be used for their Next-Generation Launcher and future SLS boosters, NASA approves the use of previously-flown Falcon 9 first stages, and SpaceX sets off some LOX fireworks down in McGregor, Texas. This episode of Main Engine Cut Off is brought to you by 23 executive producers—Kris, Mike, Pat, Matt, Jorge, Brad, Ryan, Jamison, Guinevere, Nadim, Peter, Donald, Lee, Jasper, Chris, Warren, Robert, Brian, and five anonymous—and 96 other supporters on Patreon. SES Rethinks GEO Model - Main Engine Cut Off SES tells satellite builders to prepare for a total rethink of their business - Space Intel Report Orbital ATK’s Next-Generation Composite Case Passes Structural Acceptance Test - Main Engine Cut Off Orbital ATK Successfully Tests First Motor Case for Next Generation Launch Vehicle | Orbital ATK News Room Orbital ATK on Twitter: “Our Next Generation Launch Vehicle achieves critical milestone with completion of structural acceptance test” SpaceX Falcon 9 successfully launches Koreasat 5A | NASASpaceFlight.com NASA Approves Use of Previously-Flown Falcon 9 Boosters - Main Engine Cut Off Elon Musk’s SpaceX suffers a rocket-engine failure during testing - The Washington Post SpaceX suffers Merlin engine test mishap - SpaceNews.com Email your thoughts and comments to anthony@mainenginecutoff.com Follow @WeHaveMECO Listen to MECO Headlines Join the MECO Discord Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn or elsewhere Subscribe to the Main Engine Cut Off Newsletter Buy shirts and Rocket Socks from the Main Engine Cut Off Shop Support Main Engine Cut Off on Patreon

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Episode 912: BFR's Big Breakout

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Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2017 75:26

The biggest launch round-up in Talking Space history and one of the biggest talks of the year...all in one show! On this episode, we begin with the launch round-up looking at the upcoming launches of an Atlas V, two Falcon 9s, a Long March, an H-II A, a Soyuz, and a Rockot rocket...all within less than two weeks of each other. We also have the announcement of the new launch date for the next Orbital ATK resupply mission to the ISS that will be once again on an Antares out of Virginia. We then discuss that exact company, Orbital ATK, being acquired by Northrop Grumman and what implications that might have, and what the motive was behind it. Could it have been too much competition? In addition, we discuss the BEAM module and how it may be getting more time in space. We also discuss spacewalks being made to repair some broken parts on the ISS on the same day as the first official meeting of the National Space Council. Although this was recorded before the actual meeting, we still speculate to the NSC's future. Are NASA and Russia working together on a new lunar orbiting outpost? Well the stories are reporting that about the Deep Space Gateway, but you'll have to listen in to find out why most of the news stories you've probably read got it wrong. It's also with sadness but not much surprise that we announce another delay in the launch of the James Webb Space Telescope, now slipping to 2019. The biggest news has to be out of IAC. Although we will have a full wrap-up in a future episode, we had to discuss Elon Musk's speech. His talk announced the BFR, sometimes called the Big Falcon Rocket, and other people interpret the "F" for a different word. Regardless, this monster is expected to lead to the phase-out of all previous SpaceX rockets. It boasts the ability to send payloads to orbit, people to the ISS, create a moon base, and land cargo on Mars in 5 years with crew in 7. He also mentioned point-to-point travel on Earth using the rocket, getting anywhere in under an hour. How plausible is this? We discuss it and a lot more on this one! Show recorded 10-4-2017 Host: Sawyer Rosenstein Panelists: Gene Mikulka and Mark Ratterman

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Lend Me Your Engineers Podcast: Episode #4

Lend Me Your Engineers

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2017

On this episode of Lend Me Your Engineers, Paul and Kamryn sit down with Sumayya, the President of SEDS at UCF. Sumayya earned the inaugural Brooke Owens Fellowship, allowing her to spend the summer in Washington D.C. at Orbital ATK. She was mentored by Ellen Stofan, former Chief Scientist at NASA. If you [...] The post Lend Me Your Engineers Podcast: Episode #4 appeared first on UCF MAE.

Episode 126: Deorbit ATK

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2017 40:53

Tianzhou 1 is done, and so is Orbital ATK.

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T+61: Northrop Grumman Acquires Orbital ATK, Lockheed Martin Unveils New Satellite Family

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Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2017 22:11

Northrop Grumman is acquiring Orbital ATK in a $9.2 billion deal. Lockheed Martin unveiled a new family of satellite busses, positioning themselves for the next era of satellite bus production. This episode of Main Engine Cut Off is brought to you by 20 executive producers—Kris, Mike, Pat, Matt, Jorge, Brad, Ryan, Jamison, Guinevere, Nadim, Peter, Donald, Lee, Jasper, Chris, and five anonymous—and 77 other supporters on Patreon. Northrop Grumman to acquire Orbital ATK - SpaceNews.com Analysts see red flags in Northrop’s acquisition of Orbital ATK - SpaceNews.com Lockheed won’t protest now two-way race to refresh U.S. nuclear arsenal - SpaceNews.com All in the Family: Lockheed Martin Introduces New Satellite Lineup - Sep 19, 2017 Lockheed Martin unveils new satellite bus lineup - SpaceNews.com Email your thoughts and comments to anthony@mainenginecutoff.com Follow @WeHaveMECO Listen to MECO Headlines Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn or elsewhere Subscribe to the Main Engine Cut Off Newsletter Buy shirts and Rocket Socks from the Main Engine Cut Off Shop Support Main Engine Cut Off on Patreon

Defense & Aerospace Business Report [Sept. 19, 2017]

Defense & Aerospace Report

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2017 33:16

On this week's episode of the Defense & Aerospace Business Report podcast, sponsored by Bell Helicopter, a Textron company, we discuss the National Defense Authorization Act just passed by the US Senate, Northrop Grumman's bid to acquire Orbital ATK, UK defense budget uncertainty and more. This week's guests include Byron Callan of Capital Alpha Partners, Steven Grundman of the Atlantic Council, former Pentagon comptroller Bob Hale and Sash Tusa of Agency Partners.

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Tuesday, September 19, 2017

Morning Minute

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2017 8:22

Northrup Grumman buys Sterling-based Orbital ATK for $9.2 billion; Estelle Keen turns 107 years old. (She says the secret is to be nice.)

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Space Investing

MarketFoolery

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2017 12:58

Northrop Grumman buys Orbital ATK for nearly $8 billion in cash. Taylor Muckerman analyzes why the deal makes sense for Northrop Grumman and shares why investors should expect more space-related business news. We check in on “The Battle for the Living Room” with Roku pricing their IPO and a discussion of the business winners from last night’s Emmy Awards. Thanks to Harry’s for supporting The Motley Fool. Get your Free Trial Set – go to Harrys.com/Fool

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Episode 123: Mmmm, CREAMy

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Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2017 42:46

Let's go shopping for pressure suits. Also, ISS gets CREAMy, and Orion and Orbital ATK both get fire-y!

Charlie Precourt – NASA Astronaut

EAA's The Green Dot - An Aviation Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2017 40:45

This week we welcome Charlie Precourt. Charlie resides on EAA's board of directors and is the vice president and general manager of Propulsion Systems Division at Orbital ATK. He has built a VariEze that first flew in 1987. A veteran of four space flights and member of the Astronaut Hall of Fame, Charlie held several management positions within NASA, including deputy program manager for the International Space Station, chief of the Astronaut Corps, and director of operations for NASA at the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia.

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Episode 901: Rockets and Moons, How NEAF!

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2017 80:55

This season launches with, well, a look at a few launches. First up is OA-7, the second launch of a commercial cargo flight featuring Orbital ATK's Cygnus atop a ULA Atlas V rocket. The International Space Station is living up to the last word in the name with the departure and arrival of new crews as well, including the launch of a Soyuz carrying 2 NASA astronauts, first-timer Jack Fisher and storied veteran Peggy Whitson. For the latter, this trip will result in yet another few barriers broken for women and all humans alike as she settles in for a long stay in orbit. Just because this is his first trip to space, though, doesn't mean Jack Fischer doesn't have plenty to say already, and we bring you part of an exclusive unaired interview with him in celebration of his first trip to the laboratory. On the other side of Russian rocketry, reports indicate that there are issues with not just a few Proton engines but all of them. What implications could this have, not only for future Proton flights but for Russian aerospace as a whole? Meanwhile, while we've been on hiatus, SpaceX has managed to get one step closer to their vision of reusability by carrying the CRS-9 cargo towards the ISS by successfully relaunching a booster that had already been to the station. From new beginnings we move to a spectacular mission that will be coming to a close soon with the latest findings about Enceladus from Cassini. The liquid plumes escaping through the moon's icy shell have now been shown to contain molecular hydrogen (H2), generating increased questions about the possibility of organic matter in the hidden oceans. Meanwhile, similar plumes have been spotted on Europa using data from the Hubble Space Telescope which, while not yet able to be analyzed for chemical content, makes us wonder all the more if we just might not be truly alone even in our solar system, even if our only non-terrestrial neighbors would be microorganisms. Continuing with the search for potential habitability outside Earth, we begin our dive into this year's Northeast Astronomy Forum with the search for exoplanets in the “Goldilocks” zone and the work of MIT planetary scientist and astrophysicist Sara Seager, her team, and the citizen scientists of planethunters.org. Planet hunting is hardly the only way amateur enthusiasts can contribute, though, and astrophotography is not only an area where amateurs can contribute significantly to scientific knowledge but can even make you a different sort of professional. Robert Reeves is just a guy with a camera who fell in love with imaging the moon decades ago and is now known as one of its best portrait-takers. We share a few of his tips and tricks and encourage you to take a look around the internet for his images. While we ramp up to this year's main astronomical event for America, the total solar eclipse in August, our friend Alex Shimp brings us more about the talk by Joe Rao, FiOS1 meteorologist, on his experiences with eclipses. Swinging back around to launches, we finish up NEAF by discussing the latest news from United Launch Alliance about their commercial crew plans and the designs they are currently working with for these new systems. Finally, we check in with our own Mark Ratterman on what it's like to volunteer with a FIRST Robotics team on their way to the championships to bring this super-sized season premiere to a feel-good close. Show recorded 4-15-2017 Host: Sawyer Rosenstein Panelists: Gene Mikulka, Mark Ratterman, Kat Robison, Alex Shimp, and Kassy Tamanini

T+45: 2018 Air Force Launch Vehicle Contracts, and the Dim Future of Antares

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Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2017 36:33

As the award date approaches for the 2018 Air Force launch vehicle development contracts, we keep hearing from Congress about how they would like to see it go. And I discuss the future of Antares and the Next-Generation Launch Vehicle in light of the continuing flights of Cygnus on Atlas V. This episode of Main Engine Cut Off is brought to you by 9 executive producers—Pat, Matt, Jorge, Brad, Ryan, and four anonymous—and 42 other supporters on Patreon. House Members Ask Air Force to Fund Vehicles, Not Components - Main Engine Cut Off House members ask Pentagon to stay the course on launch vehicle development - SpaceNews.com Thornberry Walks Back Vulcan Intervention - Main Engine Cut Off The Alabama Launch Alliance - Main Engine Cut Off Cygnus, Antares, Atlas V, and NGL - Main Engine Cut Off Email your thoughts and comments to anthony@mainenginecutoff.com Follow @WeHaveMECO Subscribe on iTunes, Overcast, or elsewhere Subscribe to the Main Engine Cut Off Newsletter Buy shirts and Rocket Socks from the Main Engine Cut Off Shop Support Main Engine Cut Off on Patreon

Short Take 3: Steve Oldham of SSL on the Orbital ATK Lawsuit

SpaceQ

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2017 3:00

Short Take is a feature of SpaceQ where we take excerpts from a longer interview and embed them into the article on our website at https://spaceq.ca. In today's Short Take I asked Steve Oldham, Senior Vice President, Strategic Business Development at SSL, for a comment on the new lawsuit SSL filed versus Orbital ATK regarding the data breach on a NASA server. Steve didn't hold back with his comment. Read the story: https://spaceq.ca/is-the-data-breach-by-orbital-atk-of-ssl-data-on-a-nasa-server-corporate-espionage/

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CD046 Trump, Atombomben und andere Kalamitäten

Countdown Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2017 158:34

Präsident Donald Trump hat seine Pläne für ein NASA Budget vorgestellt. Welche Einschnitte vorgenommen wurden und welche Missionen noch eine Zukunft haben besprechen wir in dieser Folge. Außerdem reden wir über jede Menge Raketen. Die New Glenn hat erste Auftraggeber, Orbital ATK versucht verzweifelt mit Blue Origin mitzuhalten und bei der Proton Rakete ist auch nicht alles rosig. Wir haben auch noch ein Interview über die Situation in Französisch-Guyana aufgezeichnet, was ihr als seperate Folge in euren Podcatchern oder auf der Website finden solltet. Wenn ihr Fragen oder Anmerkungen zur aktuellen Folge oder anderen Themen habt, dann freuen wir uns wenn ihr uns ein Kommentar auf dem Blog oder Facebook und Twitter hinterlasst.

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Episode 100: Patreon Supporter Appreciation Episode

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Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2017 61:38

Lots of voices on our [arbitrary base 10 milestone] episode! Orbital ATK has a blast from the past, New Glenn has six blasts planned in the future and Proton will provide a slightly larger volume blast! Also a killer sponsor and a jaw-dropping giveaway.

JPL is creating the coldest place in the known Universe – Orbit 10.10

TMRO:Space

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2017 73:13

Dr. Anita Sengupta, Project Manager, JPL Cold Atom Laboratory joins us to talk about their experiment being sent to the International Space Station. We cover why creating the coldest point in the universe could be the key to unlocking the mysteries of quantum mechanics. In Space News: * Blue Origin details New Glenn launcher and customers * House passes NASA authorization bill * Volcanic hydrogen spurs chances of finding life * Orbital ATK expects decision on new rocket by early 2018 * GOES-16 beams back first lightning mapper imagery TMRO:Space is a crowd funded show. If you like this episode consider contributing to help us to continue to improve. Head over to http://www.patreon.com/tmro for information, goals and reward levels. Don’t forget to check out our SpacePod campaign as well over at http://www.patreon.com/spacepod The post JPL is creating the coldest place in the known Universe – Orbit 10.10 appeared first on TMRO.

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T+39: Opportunities for Private Companies within Government Programs

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2017 18:07

This week, NASA officially announced that NanoRacks will be adding an airlock onto the International Space Station to add capabilities and capacity to their already-up-and-running business. That announcement, along with some early insight into NASA policy in 2017, got me thinking about commercial opportunities within government programs, beyond Commercial Cargo and Crew. This episode of Main Engine Cut Off is brought to you by 4 executive producers—Pat O, Matt Giraitis, Jorge Perez, and one anonymous—and 28 other supporters on Patreon. NASA Announces Acceptance of NanoRacks Airlock Proposal - Main Engine Cut Off T+20: Mike Johnson, Chief Designer at NanoRacks on NanoRacks’ History, NextSTEP, and Wet Workshops - Main Engine Cut Off Issue #13 - Main Engine Cut Off NextSTEP Pushes Forward to Ground Prototypes - Main Engine Cut Off NASA Releases RFI for EM-2 Payload - Main Engine Cut Off Video from Orbital ATK Featuring Cygnus-Derived Habitats - Main Engine Cut Off Email your thoughts and comments to anthony@mainenginecutoff.com Follow @WeHaveMECO Subscribe on iTunes, Overcast, or elsewhere Subcribe to Main Engine Cut Off Weekly Support Main Engine Cut Off on Patreon

NASA EDGE: CYGNSS Pre Launch Live Coverage

NASA Edge

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2017

NASA EDGE broadcasts live from Hanger AE at the Cape Canaveral Air Station to provide coverage for the Cyclone Global Navigation Satellite System (CYGNSS) Launch from Orbital ATK’s Stargazer L-1011.

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CYGNSS Pre Launch Live Coverage

NASA EDGE Audiofiles

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2017 23:31

NASA EDGE broadcasts live from Hanger AE at the Cape Canaveral Air Station to provide coverage for the Cyclone Global Navigation Satellite System (CYGNSS) Launch from Orbital ATK’s Stargazer L-1011.

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T+37: Government Subsidies, Private Capability, and the 2010 National Space Policy

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2017 20:06

Four members of the House of Representatives sent letters to DARPA and the Pentagon this week to file a complaint about a program in conflict with the 2010 National Space Policy. It’s a situation reminiscent of the debate over commercial use of retired ICBMs as low-cost launch vehicles, except this time, Orbital ATK is on the other side. I discuss the current issues and how their resolution may affect future policy decisions. This episode of Main Engine Cut Off is brought to you by 4 executive producers—Pat O, Matt Giraitis, Jorge Perez, and one anonymous—and 28 other supporters on Patreon. Elon Musk on Twitter: “@gdoehne Expendable. Future flights will go on Falcon Heavy or the upgraded Falcon 9.” Issue #11 - Main Engine Cut Off Orbital ATK For and Against Government Subsidies - Main Engine Cut Off DARPA satellite-servicing project comes under congressional fire - SpaceNews.com Current debate on ICBM use a throwback to the 1990s - SpaceNews.com Email feedback to anthony@mainenginecutoff.com Follow @WeHaveMECO Subscribe on iTunes, Overcast, or elsewhere Subcribe to Main Engine Cut Off Weekly Support Main Engine Cut Off on Patreon

Space in 2017 Geek Out

.NET Rocks!

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2017 63:10

2016 was an amazing year for space - what happens in 2017! Time for a Geek Out! Richard pulls together all his notes on the various players in the US space industry (and a few beyond the US). The big player, of course, is the United Launch Alliance (ULA). With pressure from SpaceX, ULA is starting to innovate - is this a good thing? And what about SpaceX? After the accident on Sept 1 2016, they're pushing hard to return to flight (and as this show publishes, should have just flown). There's also Blue Origin, Orbital ATK and a few companies you've never heard of that are sure to make some news in 2017 - exciting space times!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/net-rocks/donations

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Space in 2017 Geek Out

.NET Rocks!

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2017 63:09

2016 was an amazing year for space - what happens in 2017! Time for a Geek Out! Richard pulls together all his notes on the various players in the US space industry (and a few beyond the US). The big player, of course, is the United Launch Alliance (ULA). With pressure from SpaceX, ULA is starting to innovate - is this a good thing? And what about SpaceX? After the accident on Sept 1 2016, they're pushing hard to return to flight (and as this show publishes, should have just flown). There's also Blue Origin, Orbital ATK and a few companies you've never heard of that are sure to make some news in 2017 - exciting space times!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/net-rocks/donations

TIS#112 The Quantum Santa Theory: Revisited

Today In Space

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2016 35:16

MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY HANUKKAH! ON THIS WEEK'S EPISODE: Christmas, Hanukkah, Quantum Santa, Quantum Theory, Multiverse, Fractals, Opportunity, Anything can happen, NASA, ULA, Orbital ATK, Pegasus XL, Atlas V, ISS, 3D Printing, Cold Weather AMAZON LINK FOR HOLIDAY SHOPPING: https://www.amazon.com/ref=as_li_ss_tl?_encoding=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&linkCode=ur2&tag=todayinspace-20&linkId=K5SXBICCZE43DJHK Brought to you by AG3D Printing: Bring your ideas into reality! www.AG3D-PRINTING.com SPACE LINKS: http://www.spaceflightinsider.com/organizations/ula/ula-finishes-year-12-12-delivery-echostar-xix-orbit/ http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-spacex-rocket-reliability-1472754973-htmlstory.html https://blogs.nasa.gov/stationreport/ https://www.nasa.gov/image-feature/view-of-nasas-cygnss-hurricane-mission-launch-from-chase-plane

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T+32: Soyuz-U Failure and Satellite Servicing

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Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2016 23:32

A Progress launch failed on its way to the ISS, so I discuss how this may affect the politics of the ISS and NASA going forward. And then I get into some thoughts on satellite servicing in general, and specifically surrounding Restore-L and Orbital ATK’s Mission Extension Vehicle. This episode of Main Engine Cut Off is brought to you by 3 executive producers—@spacepat_o, Matt Giraitis, and one anonymous—and 25 other supporters on Patreon. Progress launch to space station fails - SpaceNews.com Progress MS-04 fails to reach orbit Stage III of the Soyuz rocket Issue #7 - Main Engine Cut Off SSL, Orbital ATK, and Satellite Servicing - Main Engine Cut Off NASA’s Restore-L contract nudges SSL closer to in-orbit servicing - SpaceNews.com NASA Awards Contract for Refueling Mission Spacecraft | NASA The Space Show, Mon, 10/31/2016 - 14:00 | General James B. Armor Mission Extension Services - Orbital ATK Email feedback to anthony@mainenginecutoff.com Follow @WeHaveMECO Subscribe on iTunes, Overcast, or elsewhere Subcribe to Main Engine Cut Off Weekly Support Main Engine Cut Off on Patreon

TERRY VIRTS - A BEAUTIFUL PLANET

London Real

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2016 113:54

Terry Virts was a NASA astronaut from the year 2000. The Maryland native graduated with Academic Distinction from the United States Air Force Academy in 1989 and has logged over 4,300 flight hours in more than 40 different aircraft. He served as the Endeavour pilot for STS-130 in 2010, and was assigned to Expedition 42/43, where he served as commander for Expedition 43 in 2015. Virts has conducted three spacewalks totalling more than 19 hours and has logged 212 days in space on his two flights. Was previously assigned to the Extravehicular Activity Robotics branch. WATCH THIS FULL EPISODE FOR FREE: https://londonrealacademy.com/episodes/terry-virts-a-beautiful-planet/ 00:00 Trailer. 02:32 Brian’s thoughts on the episode. 05:56 Brian’s Introduction. 06:22 Thoughts on the UK and its history of exploration. 08:33 Watching The Right Stuff with George Zamka the night before going into space. 09:25 Viewing Gravity with Samantha Cristoforetti whilst in space. 11:29 Did The Right Stuff bring back memories of going to Flight School? 12:37 Characteristics required for being a test pilot or astronaut. 14:15 How the overview has affected Terry. 16:46 In space with a Russian during conflict between Russia and Ukraine. 20:21 Robust quality of Russian space technology whilst the US pushes technology limits. 23:44 Volume of work doesn’t allow for too much contemplation. 25:06 Are astronauts kept busy for psychological reasons? 27:33 The importance of knowing about psychological changes from being separated from earth? 28:43 How to lead a successful team mission. 30:21 How astronauts are affected by communication delay when going further into space. 31:48 The us versus them mentality. 33;22 Why Terry now associates different countries with colour for his forthcoming book. 36-01 A passionate photographer taking the opportunity to take pictures of earth from space. 42:22 How does an astronaut replace that experience on earth. 43:24 How Terry became an astronaut. 47:46 Why Terry trained to be a test pilot. 51:31 Scariest moment as a pilot. 53:16 What it takes to be a F16 pilot. 55:43 As an astronaut, what he had to do mentally and physically to cope with 200 hours in space. 58:21 Dealing with a super dangerous ammonia emergency in space. 1:04:01 Russia’s political attitude within the space industry. 1:06:44 Terry’s views on Spacex and Orbital ATK. 1:09:15 Should NASA be building cargo supply rockets or a commercial endeavour try it? 1:11:42 What is needed to get man on Mars. 1:14:10 If man does go to Mars, can we get them back? 1:16:45 Terry’s response to those who say we did not land on the moon. 1:28:54 The need for constant space exploration PR. 1:21:56 As Terry orbited the earth many times can he say if it is round or flat? 1:23:02 Does Terry ever consider there are Aliens, or life, out in space? 1:28:49 An indication from space of the world’s wealth distribution. 1:35:31 Does NASA have any part of Terry’s life now he has retired from them. 1:36:46 Success secrets. 1:37:28 The prospects for a world with faster broadband connectivity. 1:37:38 What Terry would like people to take from watching A Beautiful Planet. 1:39:14 How Terry got through the long wait to be chosen to go into space. 1:42:31 Transitioning from Nasa to the next phase of his life. 1:43:59 Creative energy will perhaps drive Terry’s next project. 1:45:43 Phone call to the 20 year old Terry Virts. 1:47:27 Best advice ever received. 1:48:54 Advice to the young person wanting to know how to fulfil their ambition. 1:50:34 Brian’s summing up. FULL SHOW NOTES: https://londonrealacademy.com/episodes/terry-virts-a-beautiful-planet/

Episode 812: Hello Rocket

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2016 54:05

This week we're (mostly) back to our regular programming, kicking off with two of our favorite subjects – the launches and landings of International Space Station crews, and it's a busy season of shift changes via Kazakhstan. Since our last regular episode, we saw the conclusions of Expeditions 48 and 49 with some beautiful landings and the beginning of Expedition 50, with an additional 3 crewmembers scheduled to launch next week. Peggy Whitson, legendary astronaut, commander, and current holder of the record for spaceflight time for women, will not only add another long-duration mission to her impressive list of accomplishments, but will resume command for Expedition 51. In other launch news, China's Long March 5 joined the list of successfully-launched heavy lift vehicles last week while Worldview 4's Atlas 5 launch issues spread across the country to affect GOES-R. It's not all bad news for United Launch Alliance and their workhorse rocket, though, as Orbital ATK announced they will use it to launch another Cygnus on an ISS cargo mission. This time, rather than using it as a backup, it is for the additional rocket power enabling Orbital ATK pack a bit more cargo into Cygnus. Meanwhile, their competition, SpaceX, is narrowing down their investigation of the anomaly that took out the AMOS-6 mission, and is still planning to return to flight this year. Moving from launches to space itself, we turn to NASA Goddard for some celebration and investigation. The Magnetospheric Multiscale Mission (MMS) set yet another world record, this time for using GPS at the highest altitude. We also had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Noah Petro, also at NASA Goddard, about his background in lunar geology and the upcoming supermoon. Be sure to check out this cool visual! Finally, we close out this episode with a discussion of the successful failure of the ESA's Schiaparelli lander. Show recorded 11-07-2016 Host: Sawyer Rosenstein Panelists: Kat Robison and Kassy Tamanini

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Episode 810: From 67P and IAC with Love

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2016 62:31

We begin this episode with an ending, as Rosetta joined its companion, Philae, on the surface of Comet 67P/Churyumov–Gerasimenko on September 30, with confirmation arriving at mission control in Darmstadt at 11:19 UTC. This is hardly a time for mourning, but rather the celebration of an ambitious mission accomplished and still more data to learn from. While we await those studies we invite you to check out the latest installment of Rosetta's cartoon and the short film Ambition. Meanwhile, back in the States, Orbital ATK was preparing to return the Antares to flight. Carrying their Cygnus cargo ship full of supplies headed to the International Space Station, this launch has been plagued by storms in the Atlantic and other delays, and our own Gene Mikulka headed down early to keep an eye on the process and discusses what this launch means for the launch facility, the area around it, as well as for Orbital ATK and NASA. Speaking of recovering from mishaps, this brings us down to the Kennedy Space Center and the investigation of what happened with SpaceX' AMOS-6. Was it the second stage helium tank… or could it have been sabotage? The Washington Post reports that an official from SpaceX wanted to investigate the roof of a United Launch Alliance building known as the SMARF. We discuss the rumors, innuendo, known facts, and when there might be some concrete answers that will allow SpaceX to prepare for future launches safely. Looking further ahead, how will this incident affect the larger space industry? Looking still further ahead, we begin our coverage of the 67th International Astronautical Congress with a breakdown of Elon Musk's presentation, Making Humans an Interplanetary Species with insights from in the room by Kat Robison and Kassy Tamanini. Is Musk's plan to not only have SpaceX be the first to land on Mars but to move 100 people at a time to the red planet realistic? From the details he revealed (and didn't) to the way the event was managed, we've got plenty to comment on. An image was inserted here. To view it, visit http://talkingspaceonline.com. Show recorded 10-10-2016 Host: Sawyer Rosenstein Panelists: Gene Mikulka, Mark Ratterman, Kat Robison, Kassy Tamanini

T+26: OA-5, Antares, and Orbital ATK’s Road Ahead

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2016 37:24

I took a trip down to Wallops Island, Virginia this week for the launch of OA-5—the return to flight for Antares, sending Cygnus up to the ISS on a resupply mission. I recorded this episode on the long drive home afterwards, and talked about what Antares’ return means for Orbital ATK and what their future may hold—both good and bad. My video of the launch of OA-5, complete with incredible audio My photos of the launch of OA-5 Antares launches Cygnus on return-to-flight mission - SpaceNews.com Talking Space Gene J. Mikulka Aerojet Rocketdyne Makes Case for AR1 - Main Engine Cut Off Aerojet Rocketdyne Announces Expansion at NASA’s Stennis Space Center in Mississippi - Main Engine Cut Off T+19: SpaceX’s Manifest, Flight-Proven Hardware, Blue Origin Updates, and Antares’ Engines - Main Engine Cut Off T+6: Orbital ATK’s Next-Gen Vehicle, Falcon 9 Proving Its Reusability, and ULA’s Tough Future - Main Engine Cut Off Video from Orbital ATK Featuring Cygnus-Derived Habitats - Main Engine Cut Off NASA Releases RFI for EM-2 Payload - Main Engine Cut Off Email feedback to anthony@mainenginecutoff.com Follow @WeHaveMECO Subscribe on iTunes, Overcast, or elsewhere Subcribe to Main Engine Cut Off Weekly Support Main Engine Cut Off on Patreon

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TIS#103 Orbital ATK Returns, Bureaucracy & Reusability

Today In Space

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2016 48:32

On this week's episode, Alex talks about the return-to-flight of Orbital ATK and the consequences of bureaucracy for the future of America's Space Program. He ends the show talking about humans succeeding in desperation and how we can use that power to solve problems like climate change, re-usability, and really any problem that comes our way. Enjoy! This Podcast is brought to you by AG3D Printing: Got a school project? Idea? Business Proposal? NEED A really cool gift? Let this Engineer 3D-print your ideas into reality! www.AG3D-PRINTING.com SUPPORT THE PODCAST: Shop using our Amazon link! AMAZON.COM! Just click on this & Shop! Set it & forget it: Bookmark it in your browser! Listen, Buy or Play our first single - "Pluto, the Misunderstood." on Spotify, iTunes, Youtube, SoundCloud & more! SPACE LINKS: Orbital ATK's Antares Rocket Returns to Flight with Gorgeous Night Cargo Launch http://www.space.com/34416-stunning-antares-rocket-return-to-flight-launch.html Barack Obama: America will take the giant leap to Mars http://www.cnn.com/2016/10/11/opinions/america-will-take-giant-leap-to-mars-barack-obama/index.html One example from this week, that caused me to go on a rant on human potential and keeping the space program alive https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2016/oct/12/mars-journey-missions-dementia-reasons-stay-fix-earth-sarah-now

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Space-to-Ground: A Churning Storm: 10/07/2016

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Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2016

The station trained its cameras on Hurricane Matthew this week while Orbital ATK scheduled its sixth Cygnus cargo mission to launch on Oct. 13.

T+19: SpaceX’s Manifest, Flight-Proven Hardware, Blue Origin Updates, and Antares’ Engines

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Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2016 30:19

SpaceX has a busy manifest as they close out 2016, including SES-10 which will fly with a “flight-proven” first stage. A few bits of info have come out regarding Blue Origin’s future plans—including flying diverse payloads on New Shepard, and construction of their factory in Florda. Antares’ return-to-flight launch date is still a mystery, and I have a theory about its future engines. It’s Official: SpaceX Will Launch SES-10 With Reused Core - Main Engine Cut Off A Look at SpaceX’s Remaining 2016 Manifest - Main Engine Cut Off SpaceX successfully launches JCSat-16 satellite, faces crowded end-year manifest - SpaceNews.com SpaceX to Move Post-Recovery Operations to Port Canaveral - Main Engine Cut Off SpaceX Dragon 2 Parachute Drop Test - Main Engine Cut Off Blue Origin’s New Shepard as Generic Booster - Main Engine Cut Off Blue Origin's Sweet Spot: An Untapped Suborbital Market for Private Spaceflight Blue Origin Pours Concrete For Rocket Factory At Kennedy Space Center’s Exploration Park | Orbital ATK Conducts Test of Antares First Stage - Orbital ATK News Room Antares Hot Fire Test - May 31, 2016 - YouTube Orbital Sciences Orders RD-181 Engines for Antares Rocket Orbital Sues ULA, Seeks RD-180 Engines, $515 Million in Damages - SpaceNews.com Launch Schedule – Spaceflight Now Email feedback to anthony@mainenginecutoff.com Follow @WeHaveMECO Support Main Engine Cut Off on Patreon

T+17: NextSTEP Habitat Prototypes, and the Zombie Centaur

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Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2016 29:23

NASA selected six companies, as part of the NextSTEP program, to develop ground prototypes of deep space habitats, and the Centaur could live on as a wet workshop. Orbital ATK pushed OA-5 to late September. SpaceX landed yet another stage on the ASDS, and have up to 9 more launches planned for 2016. NextSTEP Pushes Forward to Ground Prototypes - Main Engine Cut Off NextSTEP Partners Develop Ground Prototypes to Expand our Knowledge of Deep Space Habitats OA-5 Slips to Late September - Main Engine Cut Off OA-5 Mission Page Gwynne Shotwell at SmallSat: First Raptor Shipped to McGregor - Main Engine Cut Off A Look at SpaceX’s Remaining 2016 Manifest - Main Engine Cut Off SpaceX successfully launches JCSat-16 satellite, faces crowded end-year manifest - SpaceNews.com Email feedback to anthony@mainenginecutoff.com Follow @WeHaveMECO Support Main Engine Cut Off on Patreon

Investing Happy Hour: 08/10/16

The Investing Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2016 12:53

Markets close down with oil suffering a 3% loss. Today's topics: Orbital ATK takes a nose dive, and is ESPN paying too much? Also, Andrew gives you your daily Olympic update.Featured Stocks: OA, DISFollow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/TuskMediaLLCCheck out our video archive: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT1iK2MbBjXGCyni_CKxB9Q

T+15: More SLS Roadmap Details, and Landed Falcon 9 Static Fires

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2016 17:59

The roadmap for SLS got a little murkier this week thanks to some additional details in the GAO report regarding its cost and schedule. SpaceX test fired a landed core three times in three days last week, paving the way for reuse of the CRS-8 core. GAO Report Indicates EM-2 Plans to Fly Crew - Main Engine Cut Off U.S. GAO - NASA Human Space Exploration: Opportunity Nears to Reassess Launch Vehicle and Ground Systems Cost and Schedule NASA updates status and timetable of ambitious Asteroid Redirect Mission | NASASpaceFlight.com MSFC propose Aerojet Rocketdyne supply EUS engines | NASASpaceFlight.com Landed Falcon 9 First Stage Test Firing - YouTube SpaceX Conducts Full-Duration Static Fire of JCSAT-14 Core - Main Engine Cut Off SpaceX test fires returned Falcon 9 booster at McGregor | NASASpaceFlight.com Next Space Station Cargo Launch From Virginia Targeted for August | NASA Email feedback to anthony@mainenginecutoff.com Follow @WeHaveMECO Support Main Engine Cut Off on Patreon

T+14: The Post-EM-1 Roadmap for SLS, and Potential Uses for SpaceX’s BFR

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2016 26:21

Before Mars and exploration-centric talk, I talk about Orbital ATK’s agreement for exclusive use of LMP-103S. Then I take a hard look at the post-EM-1 roadmap for SLS, and theorize some potential uses for SpaceX’s giant Mars-bound rocket—lovingly referred to as the Big F…alcon… Rocket (BFR). Orbital ATK and ECAPS Sign Agreement for Exclusive Use of LMP-103S - Main Engine Cut Off Orbital ATK News Room EM-1 Still on for Late 2018, SLS’ Second Flight Still A Mystery - Main Engine Cut Off First SLS mission on schedule for fall 2018 launch - SpaceNews.com Battle of the Heavyweight Rockets – SLS could face Exploration Class rival | NASASpaceFlight.com Email feedback to anthony@mainenginecutoff.com Follow @WeHaveMECO Support Main Engine Cut Off on Patreon

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T+6: Orbital ATK’s Next-Gen Vehicle, Falcon 9 Proving Its Reusability, and ULA’s Tough Future

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2016 15:41

Orbital ATK shared some more details about their next-generation launch vehicle, SpaceX is working out their certification process for reflown stages, and how these events affect the industry and other competitors in the near future. Details of Orbital ATK’s proposed heavy launcher revealed – Spaceflight Now SpaceX to brief underwriters on the road to Falcon 9 reusability - SpaceNews.com First Stage: The Air Force looks at reusability | SpaceNews Magazine SpaceX on Twitter: “Yesterday, our next rocket moved into the launch site at Cape Canaveral, FL” Email feedback to anthony@mainenginecutoff.com Follow @WeHaveMECO Support Main Engine Cut Off on Patreon

T+5: Space Stations Around the Moon and Mars, ExoMars 2016, and China’s Momentum in Space

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Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2016 16:58

Orbital ATK and Lockheed Martin unveiled proposals for space stations around the Moon by 2020, and Mars by 2028. ExoMars 2016 completed a functionality analysis test ahead of its October arrival at Mars. China revealed plans for its third space station, and is set to launch a new rocket, with a new spacecraft, from a new launch site in June. Orbital ATK Advocates Cislunar Outpost as America's Next Step in Human Space Exploration | Orbital ATK News Room Mars Base Camp · Lockheed Martin Orbital ATK unveils cislunar habitat plan, potential missions for SLS and Orion | NASASpaceFlight.com Lockheed Martin outlines plan to send humans to Mars orbit by 2028 - SpaceFlight Insider Thales Alenia Space-built ExoMars spacecraft completes functionality analysis. All is nominal on board | Thales Group China reveals design for planned Tiangong 3 space station - SpaceFlight Insider China to debut new rocket and spaceport next month – Spaceflight Now Email feedback to anthony@mainenginecutoff.com Follow @WeHaveMECO Support Main Engine Cut Off on Patreon

T+3: Falcon 9 GTO Mission Drone Ship Landing, Orbital ATK’s Current and Future Launch Vehicles

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Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2016 11:56

SpaceX landed another Falcon 9 first stage on their drone ship—this time on a GTO launch, which is a major milestone on their way to full reusability and Falcon Heavy flights. Orbital ATK’s Antares launch vehicle is set for an early July return to flight, and they’re in the planning stages of a new heavy-launch vehicle. Falcon 9 launches with JCSAT-14 – lands another stage | NASASpaceFlight.com SpaceX undecided on payload for first Falcon Heavy flight – Spaceflight Now Antares Fact Sheet Key return to flight milestone looms for Antares rocket – Spaceflight Now Orbital ATK eye VAB and MLP for potential EELV-class rocket | NASASpaceFlight.com Jeff Foust on Twitter: “Dave Thompson: Orbital ATK starting work on a “modular” large launch vehicle; Air Force contract earlier this year covers initial work.” Jeff Foust on Twitter: “Thompson: decision in the first half of next year on whether to proceed; overall program would take about four years.” Email feedback to anthony@mainenginecutoff.com Follow @WeHaveMECO Support Main Engine Cut Off on Patreon

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Jon Jarrett - Career Success, Mentoring and PLM World

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2016 36:43

Jon Jarrett is the director of engineering technology and systems at Orbital ATK. When others say their job is not "rocket science"....Jon's job is rocket science. In this episode Jon shares his successful career journey and talks about how being entrepreneurial inside a job is key to success. He has held a variety of positions in his career, and discusses the importance of mentors and networking. Jon is also on the board of PLM World. PLM World is an independent, not-for-profit organization, with the mission of being the voice of the user in providing an open forum for the exchange of ideas within the Siemens Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Software product environment. Being involved in an industry group has proved to be paramount to the success that Jon has found in his career. In this conversation he talks about how he got involved, why he continues to be engaged in the organization, and ways that attendees at the 2016 PLM World Conference (or those attending any event) can maximize their experience.

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TIS#061 12/10/15 Family, the Road & a Supernova

Today In Space

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2015 45:26

WELCOME TO THE SHOW! We're back! After some technical difficulties and some serious time on the road for work - Alex is back to talk more about Space! This week, Alex talks about some conversations he had during Thanksgiving about evolution, the importance of staying logical and some opinions he had on the drive home from Maine. He also talks about the once-in-a-galactic lifetime chance of getting a second chance to watch a Supernova explode, Orbital ATK's first launch since last years failure & new tests being done with the Orion spacecraft! Enjoy! SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE: AMAZON.COM! Just click on this & Shop! THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT! SPACE LINKS: http://www.techinsider.io/first-exploding-star-prediction-gravity-lens-2015-11?utm_content=buffer87720&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer-ti https://blogs.nasa.gov/orbital/2015/12/06/cygnus-soars-spaceward/ https://www.nasa.gov/feature/langley/engineers-prepare-for-orion-water-impact-testing-with-precision-to-protect-future-astronauts

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Space to Ground: Orbital ATK: 12/04/2015

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Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2015

The International Space Station crew is getting ready to catch a new delivery of science and gear aboard the Orbital ATK Cygnus commercial space freighter on this week's #SpaceToGround.

Episode 714: Looking Through Crystal

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Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2015 58:24

The International Space Station celebrated its “crystal anniversary” of occupation on November 2nd, marking 15 years that humans have been continuously on board the orbiting facility. The Expedition 45 Crew paused to reflect on the anniversary and what it means for the future of space exploration going forward. During an investor conference call, CEO David Thompson of Orbital ATK says his company is on track for the Cygnus cargo vehicle to return to flight. NASA released its findings into the October 28th 2014 Orbital ATK Antares launch mishap, we discuss the findings. NASA Administrator Charles Bolden says his agency is “doomed” if “Journey to Mars” roadmap is abandoned. The Cassini spacecraft captures a plume from Saturn's Moon Enceladus while making an historic close flyby. Finally we profile the humble beginnings of the Paragon Space Development Corporation. Show recorded 11-02-2015 Host this week: Sawyer Rosenstein, Panel Members: Mark Ratterman, Kat Robison, Kassy Tamanini & Gene Mikulka

Episode 708: Contrasts