Podcasts about space explorers

Welcome to a special bonus edition of the Zero Pressure Podcast, presented by Imperial College London and Saab. For our recent episode on the future of space stations, we were lucky to be joined by 3 astronauts. To kick off 2025 we are releasing each of those conversations in full, bringing you even more leading insight into our future in space. To start with, here's Helen Sharman's full conversation with German physicist and astronaut, Reinhold Ewald. Reinhold is President of the Association of Space Explorers and spent 18 days on the Mir space station. 

This is a very special edition of the Zero Pressure Podcast series as Helen Sharman is joined by 3 fellow astronauts to discuss the future of space stations. Since the 1970s, humans have been using orbiting space stations as places to live and work in microgravity. More than engineering and life support marvels, they are platforms for ground-breaking experimental research, expanding our knowledge of science and our ability to explore further. Helen is joined by Reinhold Ewald, German physicist and astronaut, now President of the Association of Space Explorers, who spent 20 days in space, 18 days on the Mir space station.  Soyeon Yi, biotechnologist, and South Korea's first astronaut, who spent 11 days in space, 9 on the ISS. Soyeon is now a lecturer and businessperson, currently with a particular interest in medical devices.  And Christer Fuglesang, physicist and the first Swedish astronaut, who spent 26 days over 2 missions in space, 17 days on board the ISS, with five EVAs, or spacewalks.

Le studio montréalais Félix & Paul annonce Interstellar Arc, une expérience immersive de 20 000 pieds carrés qui ouvrira en octobre 2025 dans le District Area 15 à Las Vegas. Inspiré par le succès de Space Explorers, ce projet place les visiteurs au cœur d'une mission interstellaire dans un futur lointain, avec une exoplanète réelle. Alliant réalité virtuelle et décors grandeur nature, cette œuvre de science-fiction transportera les participants dans un vaisseau spatial six siècles dans le futur. Ce projet marque un tournant pour le studio, qui s'affranchit des collaborations avec les agences spatiales pour plonger dans la fiction, tout en restant ancré dans les réalités de l'exploration spatiale. Entrevue avec Stéphane Rituit PDG et cofondateur de Felix & Paul Studios.

Astronauts feature powerful ONE EARTH MISSION - Unite with Music movie, with Maestro Seiji Ozawa, Saito Kinen Orchestra, and a dramatic Earth fly-over. In his last public performance (Nov 23, 2022) Maestro Seiji Ozawa conducts the Saito Kinen Orchestra (SKO) with Beethoven's Egmont Overture, as a historical first orchestra performance broadcast directly to the International Space Station (ISS). Maestro's subtle yet masterful conducting shows the depth and power of music in our souls. The dramatic Earth fly-over from Italy to the Red Sea was filmed by astronauts on the ISS. Maestro Ozawa passed away Feb 6, 2024. This movie is dedicated to his memory, with thanks for his deep commitment to Earth and music. A collaboration of Seiji Ozawa/SKOxJAXA ONE EARTH MISSION - Unite with Music Project and the Association of Space Explorers. UCTV is ASE's official partner for the release of this video on YouTube. Association of Space Explorers - Earth Music Theatre https://www.earthmusictheater.org/ ONE EARTH MISSION - Unite with Music https://www.seiji-ozawa-oneearthmission.com/ Series: "Arts Channel " [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 40230]

Matt Travis from the Midland Center for the Arts talked with us about the exhibit Space Explorers: The Infinite, coming in January.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this Word Power episode on the English Plus Podcast, we dive into thought-provoking questions, explore cutting-edge tech, analyze social trends, and revisit historical milestones—all through a lens that expands your vocabulary and understanding. From pondering our roles as creators in a world filled with AI tools to exploring how smart devices are redefining everyday life, this episode covers diverse topics to spark your curiosity and boost your language skills. We journey through synchronized dancing and its surprising impact on human connection, the ripple effects of urbanization on rural communities, and end with a space-age story of courage, featuring Yuri Gagarin, the first human to orbit Earth. Tune in for fascinating insights, big ideas, and words that add power to your conversations! To unlock the full episode and gain access to our extensive back catalogue, consider becoming a premium subscriber on Apple Podcasts or Patreon. And don't forget to visit englishpluspodcast.com for even more content, including articles, in-depth studies, and our brand-new audio series now available in our English Plus Podcast's shop!

Our guest today is Dan Barstow, Education Mission Specialist at the Association of Space Explorers. You can connect with Dan on LinkedIn, and explore the videos at earthmusictheater.org. 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 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

Billionaire investors are pouring resources into space ventures. Are these projects driven by vanity, or could they truly benefit humanity? Siofra Mulqueen investigates.

The China National Space Administration, China Manned Space Agency and Chinese Academy of Sciences released the National Development Program for Space Science. Axiom and Prada shared the flight design of the Axiom Extravehicular Mobility Unit spacesuit (AxEMU), which will be used for NASA's Artemis III mission. Spire and Mission Control plan to launch a mission to explore the power of artificial intelligence in space, and more. 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 Dan Barstow, Education Mission Specialist at the Association of Space Explorers. You can connect with Dan on LinkedIn, and explore the videos at earthmusictheater.org. Selected Reading China unveils road map to become world leader in space science by 2050 Axiom Suit Mission Control to Advance AI Onboard New Spire Global Satellite- Business Wire Sierra Space Advances Off-World Infrastructure and Sustainability with NASA-Awarded Trash Compaction and Processing System- Business Wire Joint Statement from the Inaugural U.S.-Italy Space Dialogue - United States Department of State NASA Welcomes Estonia as Newest Artemis Accords Signatory NASA Administrator to Visit, Engage Officials in Romania, Bulgaria Goonhilly to boost deep space communications capacity - GOV.UK UK and Canada announce satellite collaboration - GOV.UK Maritime Launch and Reaction Dynamics Driving a Canadian Orbital Launch Solution in the Global Space Economy Direct-to-device satellite services successfully trialed for first time in India by Viasat and BSNL NASA and SANSA Sign Agreement to Establish Antenna Facility for NASA's LEGS Programme at MTJ Site L3Harris Appoints Trane Technologies Chair and CEO Dave Regnery to Board of Directors- Business Wire Zoom into the first page of ESA Euclid's great cosmic atlas 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

Blume Studios, the latest venture by Blumenthal Arts has opened and you're in for two very different experiences. We hear about both from those bringing them to you. Plus, what's next for Blume?

Take an exquisite ride in space from the International Space Station. Steve Thomas composed these ethereal guitarscapes as a commission for use on the ISS during Richard Garriott's pioneering flight as a private astronaut. Garriott's photos comprise a collection of 20 flight paths around Earth. The timeless music is emotionally aligned with views of Earth, from the Sahara and Himalayas to the moody aurora borealis. The Earth Serenade series is from the Association of Space Explorers, the professional association of flown astronauts. Series: "Arts Channel " [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 39839]

Welcome back, Gamers, to episode 134 of The Gamecasters! In tonight's episode we talk all about the golden geek awards and how we hope you'll nominate us! We also discuss the upcoming Nerdfest convention and how excited we are for that. We then talk about a bunch of great new games, Jeff takes us through an AMA in the Instagram Inbox, Natalie asks how we would go about finding a gaming group if we were alone, we play a game from listener Plurpee called 2 Tricks and a Lie, and then we end the show with our Top 5 Crowdfunding Disappointments. We hope you enjoy! -The Gamecasters

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Outside Dallas, Texas, space enthusiasts are watching the dark silhouette of a shuttle pass by, surrounded by its fiery glow. But suddenly, the fire breaks up into several smaller silhouettes, and like falling comets with their fiery tails, they plummet to the ground.  At first, the spectators on the ground cannot believe their eyes. But slowly but surely, reality sets in. It's all over. The hosts for this episode are Maya Nalani and Luke Welland. The script is written by Per Johansson. Sound design: Viktor Persson. Mayday is produced by the podcast company qast. Charities and Non-profits: The Astronauts Memorial Foundation: https://www.amfcse.org/ Association of Space Explorers: https://www.space-explorers.org/ National Space Society: https://nss.org/

On Monday, April 8th, the City of Cleveland will be in the path of totality of a total solar eclipse. With this once-in-a-lifetime celestial event comes an unprecedented opportunity to tap into humankind's curiosity about what lies beyond our Earth's limits. The promise of space exploration and discovering the unknown has inspired youth and grown-ups alike for generations. Now, the upcoming Eclipse is amplifying this curiosity!rnrnKris Brown is the Deputy Associate Administrator for Strategy and Integration, Office of STEM Engagement at NASA. In her position, she provides strategic direction and executive oversight of NASA's STEM Engagement function and its programmatic portfolio of efforts devoted to creating unique learning opportunities for students, supporting educators, and educational institutions. NASA's STEM engagement investments aim to build a diverse future STEM workforce.rnrnThroughout the weekend ahead of the Eclipse, the Great Lakes Science Center and NASA will host Total Eclipse Fest--a FREE three-day celebration at the North Coast Harbor. Join us as Great Lakes Science Center's President & CEO Kirsten Ellenbogen sits down in conversation with Kris Brown on how NASA is leveraging this historic moment, and working to inspire the next generation of space explorers!

This week on Planetary Radio, we take a peek behind the scenes at National Geographic's new documentary, “The Space Race,” which celebrates the triumphs and struggles of the first African-American space pioneers and astronauts. Co-directors Diego Hurtado de Mendoza and Lisa Cortés, space pioneer Ed Dwight, and astronaut Leland Melvin join us to discuss the film. But first, Casey Dreier, The Planetary Society's chief of space policy, and Jack Kiraly, our director of government relations, give an update on the U.S. budget gridlock that caused the recent layoff of hundreds of people at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Twitch streamer Moohoodles joins the show later to talk about her upcoming stream with Planetary Radio, and we close out with What's Up with Bruce Betts and a new random space fact. Discover more at: https://www.planetary.org/planetary-radio/2024-space-raceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JAVEのポッドキャストスタジオ「SPINEAR」が2023年8月17日からAmazon Audibleにて、新時代の宇宙情報をお届けする「Space Explorers」を配信しました。今日はこの番組を紹介します。

Reviews of Fika, Sky Team, Star Wars: Unlimited and many more. Featured review: 3 Ring Circus by DEVIR. Board game discussion starts at 46:36 https://bluepegpinkpeg.com/ep248.Thank you to our sponsors: Queen Games, Grand Gamers Guild, and AEG. Timestamps: 46:36 - Fika; 55:40 - Sky Team; 1:02:02 - Space Explorers; 1:10:03-Star Wars: Unlimited.

In episode 248, the Pegs discuss GenCon, Lorcana, TCGs, and Robb embarrasses himself. review Fika, Sky team, Space Explorers, and Star wars Unlimited. deep dive 3 Ring Circus.    

Cette semaine, nous recevons l'auteur de bande dessinée Jean-Paul Eid qui participera dans la cadre du prochain FBDM à une discussion sur l'I.A. et ses impacts sur la communauté artistique. Cliff du Comiccon de Montréal et également parmi nous et profite de son passage pour nous partager son appréciation de la télésérie « Mrs. Davis » et du jeu « Star Wars Jedi: Survivor ». Gautier de son côté est allé au Centre des sciences de Montréal pour faire le parcours immersif « Space Explorers: l'infini » en plus de s'être bien bidonné devant la marée de mèmes qui découlent du couronnement du roi Charles III. Benoit revient sur les annonces concernant la nomination de Jim Lee en tant que président de DC Comics, du retour de « Babylon 5 », de la grève des scénaristes aux États-Unis et de la prochaine saison de « Doctor Who ». En dernière partie d'émission, nous discutons de « Defenders: There are no Rules » de Al Eiwing et Javier Rodriguez. N'oubliez pas l'enregistrement de notre 800e devant public dans le cadre de la prochaine édition du FBDM qui aura lieu le vendredi 26 mai dès 21 h — O Patro Vys — 356 Mont-Royal Est. Billets en vente maintenant: bit.ly/41dwQ35 Laissez-nous un message vocal: https://www.speakpipe.com/mysterieuxe Devenez membre de la communauté Patreon: https://bit.ly/3iMgD04​​​​​​​​ Diffusion originale : 8 mai 2023 Site web : MysterieuxEtonnants.com © Les Mystérieux Étonnants. Tous droits réservés.

Rencontre avec le cofondateur du studio Felix & Paul Studios, Felix Lajeunesse dans le cadre de la sortie de la nouvelle production immersive Space Explorers: Blue Marble. Une entrevue où on parle des défis de filmer dans l'espace, de la réalité virtuelle comme outil narratif et de la sortie de notre nouvel opus.

The world we create in our childhood dreams makes us believe that everything is possible. Although most of us outgrow them, sometimes dreams have the power to shape and influence our future. Dumitru Dorin Prunariu, today's guest on the Endurance Cartel is one of those people strong enough to let their dreams guide their path in life. After graduating from the Physics and Mathematics high school in Brașov, Dorin went on to the Politehnica University of Bucharest where he obtained a degree in Aerospace Engineering. In 1978, while working for the Romanian Aeronautic Industry, he was selected for spaceflight training in the Russian Intercosmos Program. After obtaining the highest marks in his three years of training in the program, Dorin became the first Romanian astronaut and the 103rd human being to fly into space. Listen to Dorin's fascinating story about testing the limits of human endurance and surviving for eight days in outer space, aboard the space station Salyute 6.   In today's episode:   (01:15) Dumitru Dorin Prunariu- the 103rd astronaut ever to fly into space and the first Romanian astronaut; (02:30) How it all started- graduating from the Politehnica University of Bucharest, with a degree in Aerospace Engineering, getting selected for the Russian Intercosmos program, and training in the Star City for three years; (06:12) Being trained for a short period of  time as a commander for the spacecraft Soyuz 40; (07:57) Physical challenges while getting ready for the flight- combining theoretical and practical training with physical exercises and training in the centrifuge; (13:05) Launching day, May 14th, 1981 - what was going through his mind while preparing for flight and the story of the onions that ended up in space; (19:08) Seeing Earth from out of space- spotting Romania, the Carpathians, and the place where he was born;  (21:46) Life on the Space Station Salyut 6- sleeping on the ceiling of the space station and experiencing weightlessness; (24:13) Waking up on the space station- what is daily life like in space? (29:14) How were the crew members getting along in the enclosed environment of the space station? Un unreported occurrence… (31:45) Sneaking a Canon camera into the space station despite Russians being against the use of any equipment that was not made in the Soviet Union or by one of the countries they had agreements with; (35:16) Facing difficulties while landing back on Earth; (38:11) Readjusting to gravity; (45:13) There's no political agenda that can interfere between astronauts and detour them from their common goals; (49:12) Elon Musk- a visionary or a dreamer? (51:29) Is there life on other planets in the Universe? (53:59)  Advice for kids wanting to become astronauts; (56:00) Dorin's foundation, books, and future plans.   Quotes:   “They looked for the resistance in our bodies, not our strength. The resistance to face running many kilometers, to have normal breathing, the heart working normally during our training.”   “The spacecraft was put into orbit, full silence, weightlessness inside, and everything started to float around.”   “Your vestibular apparatus doesn't work normally on the ground in the first hours (from landing). Even the first day. After about two hours I could walk by myself, but only going straight. If I wanted to turn to the left or to the right, I just felt that my legs turned, but my body was going straight and I was falling down.”   “Before my first space flight, I was a little bit scared. But I said, ok, I have to do it. I was trained for three years and this was the top of my career.”   “Of course, we think that in the Universe there are intelligent beings. Maybe much more developed than we are, maybe less developed. We don't know yet, and we are still very far to determine where intelligent life could be in the Universe.”   “When you fly into outer space you see the Earth as unity. You see the entire Earth and you understand that it belongs to all humans on Earth. You are not only a citizen of your country, you become a citizen of the planet. You see the beauties of the Earth and you also see the wounds of the Earth.”   “I couldn't dream at that time to fly into outer space because, for Romania at that time, it was too far. For us, outer space belonged to the Soviet Union and to the United States.”     Links selected from this episode:   Intercosmos program- a Soviet space program, designed to help the Soviet Union's allies perform crewed and uncrewed space missions.   Star City-an area in Moscow Oblast, Russia, which, since the 1960s has been home to the Yuri Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center (GCTC).   Soyuz (spacecraft)- a series of spacecraft that has made more than 140 flights into outer space.   Salyut 6- a Soviet orbital space station, the eighth station of the Salyut program;   Leonid Popov- former Soviet cosmonaut;   The Association of Space Explorers-  is a non-profit organization with a membership composed of people who have completed at least one Earth orbit in space.   Follow Dorin:   Linkedin- Twitter Facebook Dumitru Dorin Prunariu's Wikipedia Page   His Foundation- Cosmonaut Dumitru Dorin Prunariu's Foundation     Follow Javier: Website Instagram LinkedIn Twitter Facebook Youtube Linktree   Join our Patron and support The Endurance Cartel Podcast    

This week we bring you our evokeAG x Food Futurists collaboration series with Professor Andy Lowe exploring solutions today that will help drive sustainable food systems tomorrow.In this episode, Andy catches up with Jenny Mortimer,  Associate Professor of Plant Synthetic Biology in the School of Agriculture, Food and Wine at the University of Adelaide to explore the possibilities of Synthetic Biology (SynBio) and how it could help to grow plants and medicine for astronauts living and working in space.  Imagine fresh food growing in a space station – safe from cosmic radiation – to provide the nutritional needs and creature comforts, astronauts normally go without.   SynBio is an area playing a crucial role in addressing some of the key challenges, we face today, in outer space and here on Earth, such as making biodegradable plastics and increasing plant production in vertical farming to grow more food. In this interview, Jenny explores the leaps and bounds of research and the challenges ahead, on the epic voyage of novel food production.  Hear more from Jenny at evokeAG. on 21-22 February 2023 in Adelaide. Secure your tickets at evokeag.com/events

Having a space podcast isn't easy but it isn't isolating either if you can find others just like you! Today we're back with another episode chatting with Dr. Gavin Tolometti. He is an aspiring science communicator and holds a PhD in Geology and Planetary Science from Western University. He's got experience working at the Canadian Space Agency, workshop experience from the European Space Agency, and now works as an outreach high school program coordinator at Western University. We talk about Science Communication, Podcasting, Analog missions, and combining your interests to create a fun and exciting career!

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In Episode 44, Ben chats to Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Space Perspective, Jane Poynter. Setting a new bar in out-of-this-world thrilling experiences, as soon as late 2024 Space Perspective plans to take Space Explorers to space inside Spaceship Neptune's pressurised capsule propelled by a high-performance SpaceBalloon; without using rocket fuel or high G forces. Space Explorers see the world anew through its vast windows, 450 miles in any direction. The ultra-comfortable, accessible and gentle six-hour journey redefines space travel. Ben and Jane discuss how they are ensuring safety is a priority, the importance of sustainability in Space tourism and what guests will be able to do on the 6 hour journey to Space! 01:05 Intro to Jane Poynter 01:24 What is Space Perspective? 02:36 Is it safer than rockets? 05:25 Personal parachutes required? 06:30 Smoothness of experience 08:35 The bar! 09:50 Flight preparation 12:20 Biosphere 2 14:08 experience effect 16:08 Worlds only carbon neutral spacecraft! 17:32 First crewed mission 20:00 Predicting landing zone 21:58 Why land at sea? 23:00 Long term aspirations for Space Perspective 24:40 Equitable opportunities for all to go to Space 26:20 Jane's experience pre Space Perspective 27:15 World Record Jump - Alan Eustace 29:06 Would Jane ‘quality test'? 30:05 The big question - a toilet on board? 30:58 Tickets available here  32:00 Wrap Up and socials Follow Space Perspective Website: https://spaceperspective.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SpacePerspectiv Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSpacePerspective Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thespaceperspective/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/space-perspective/ Stay connected with us! Use #Astroben across various social media platforms to engage with us! Website: www.astroben.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astrobenpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Gambleonit LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-astro-ben-podcast/ Please subscribe and rate - Ad Astra!

Gavin Tolometti is a Postdoctoral researcher at the Western University in Ontario, Canada. His current research is in planetary sciences. He has a background in geology. Gavin is also the host of the awesome podcast - The Diaries of Space Explorers - also available on all podcasting platforms.

In the final episode of series three, the intrepid young boys crash land into Meatball Planet, captain a football match, and find themselves in a giant's toilet. Will they finally find John? --- MUSIC: "Airport Lounge", "Space Explorers", "Concentration", and "Upbeat Forever" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) SFX: D&D Ambience - Dark, Dank Cave" by Sword Coast Soundscapes (https://youtu.be/E72yDpAfrgY) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/improvradiov/message

Felix & Paul Studios just released Episode #3 of their Space Explorers: ISS Experience, which features some absolutely stunning & breathtaking shots captured outside of

"Good morning, Magmell Crew. Today is March 23rd. You are currently 100 kilometers from the Helix Nebula. Congratulations, ladies. After 754 days, today is the day your mission finally comes to fruition." Magmell is a production of iHeartRadio and Bamfer Productions Starring Aly Trasher, Julia Henning, and BJ Grip Additional voices in this episode provided by Cat Tanchanco  Written by Jeff Heimbuch & Lyndsie Scoggin Directed and edited by Jeff Heimbuch Produced by Jeff Heimbuch & Aly Trasher Executed produced by Holly Frey Audio engineered by Kori Celeste & Alex Gona Original Musical Score by Kori Celeste Additional songs by The Ramekins, as played by Rossco SoleTrain Questions? Comments? Email us at projectmagmell@gmail.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Join hosts Amalie Hutchinson and Laura Munoz-Baena as they sit down with recent PhD grad Gavin Tolometti to learn about how space rocks, rock! Gavin shares how he uses remote sensing techniques and field research here on Earth to figure out how impact craters and lava flows affected the landscape of the moon. In addition to rocks beyond our planet, our conversation flowed into some impactful advice about life beyond the degree.  To hear more about Gavin, you can find him on twitter as @GavinOnTheMoon, visit his website, or listen to his podcast The Diaries of Space Explorers.  Recorded on November 9, 2021. Produced by Laura Munoz Baena. Theme song provided by https://freebeats.io/ Produced by White Hot.  

In this episode: We meet Libby Jackson, the Human Exploration Programme Manager at the UK Space Agency, and author of two books for young people on space exploration: Galaxy Girls: 50 Amazing Stories of Women in Space published in 2018, and the recently published Space Explorers: 25 Extraordinary Stories of Space Exploration and Adventure. Libby is one of Britain's leading experts in human spaceflight and she's passionate about sharing stories on that topic with young people to encourage them to follow their passions in life. Space was Libby's childhood inspiration, and she has worked in the space industry since she earned her degrees in Physics from Imperial College and Astronautics and Space Engineering from Cranfield University. She began working at Europe's control center for the International Space Station as a flight instructor and controller in 2007, and a few years later, became director for the European Space Agency's ISS Columbus module. She joined the UK Space Agency in 2014 as spokesperson for the first British ESA astronaut Tim Peake's mission to the International Space Station and has remained there since.   In our conversation, Jackson explains how she wrote a “Travel Guide to Mars” when she was just nine years old, how, at age 17, she shadowed a mission control worker at NASA Johnson Space Center, what it was like working at Europe's control center for the International Space Station, what inspired her to write her new book, and how the stories in it go beyond just facts — to include the emotions that the explorers experienced on their missions.   Describing her objective in writing her newest book, Libby says, “Here's a book I wish I had when I was 10, or 11 or 12. Something that tells these fantastic stories, gets behind just the pictures and the highlights of what you see. And I hope I get across just how exciting and brilliant a place [space] is.”   To learn more about Libby and her books, visit libbyjackson.com   Introductory and closing music: Paint the Sky by Hans Atom © Copyright 2015, licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/hansatom/50718 Ft: Miss Judged

In this episode, we time-travel to the 1960s to compete in the space race between the United States and the Soviet Union in… Space Explorers!

Libby Jackson, one of Britain's leading experts in human spaceflight, is on the #ReadingWithYourKIds #Podcast to celebrate her #ChildrensBook Space Explorers. Humans have always been fascinated by the universe, but only a few have been daring enough to travel beyond the Earth. Space Explorers is a beautifully illustrated anthology, revealing the very best true stories of humankind's thrilling journey to the stars. Click here to visit Libby's website - https://libbyjackson.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

L'espace est un rêve pour de nombreux enfants et peu d'élus sont appelés à décoller un jour pour la station spatiale internationale. En effet, n'est pas Thomas Pesquet ou Neil Armstrong qui veut, et même si les géants de la Tech comme Virgin Galactics, Space X ou Blue Origin s'intéressent de très près au tourisme spatial, les premières expérimentations affichent des tarifs clairement prohibitifs pour 99% de la population mondiale. Ceci dit, si vous souhaitez vraiment ressentir les sensations de l'espace depuis chez vous, c'est possible grâce aux casques de réalité virtuelle.Si vous en possédez un, alors l'expérience Space Explorers vous tend les bras ! Editée par les studios Felix et Paul, il ne s'agit pas vraiment d'un jeu, mais plus d'une série télé, qui là se regarde via un casque de réalité virtuelle du coup. Quatre épisodes de 20 à 30 minutes sont déjà disponibles… Deux dans la série The Journey Begins, ou en français le voyage commence. Comme le titre l'indique, il s'agit des préparatifs pour rejoindre la station spatiale internationale, et deux autres dans la série The ISS Experience, là, filmée directement en apesanteur ! Pour l'instant, chacun des épisodes est disponible sur l'Oculus Store pour 2,99 euros.Et l'aventure n'est pas près de s'arrêter puisque l'éditeur vient de commencer à filmer deux nouveaux épisodes à bord de l'ISS, les épisodes 3 & 4 de la série dans l'espace, en collaboration avec Time Studios et la Nasa. Et quand je dis que ces deux nouveaux épisodes se dérouleront dans l'espace, ce n'est pas une métaphore, ce sera vraiment à l'extérieur de l'ISS contrairement aux deux épisodes précédents, soit une première historique !Vous vous doutez bien qu'il n'y a ni caméraman ni drone dans l'espace pour tourner ces images. Niveau technique, les équipes de productions ont opté pour le bras robotique extérieur Canadarm2 équipé de la caméra stéréoscopique Z-Cam V1 Pro, elle-même dotée de neuf capteurs 4K afin d'obtenir une image en 3 dimensions, avec l'effet de profondeur si caractéristique à l'espace, le tout en 360 degrés avec une définition 8K. Bref, une qualité tout bonnement incroyable pour faire vivre au spectateur un voyage unique dans les étoiles sans sortir de chez lui. Ceci dit, la caméra a tout de même dû être renforcée pour supporter les conditions dans l'espace, notamment les rayons UV, les températures extrêmes et les impacts des micro débris présents dans le vide.Pour ceux qui seraient pressé de tenter l'expérience, il faudra patienter encore un petit peu… Les deux épisodes dans l'espace sont annoncés respectivement pour cet automne et cet hiver, sur les casques de réalité virtuelle Oculus Rift, Quest et Quest 2. Ceci dit, le contenu sera également proposé par certains opérateurs téléphoniques dont Orange en France, Deutsch Telekom en Allemagne, LGU+ en Corée du Sud et KDDI au Japon. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Julie Hartz | LinkedInJulie has an initial background in physics and geoscience that she acquired in her home country, Switzerland. After a year spent on travels and internships in marine biology and numerical modeling at the French National Geological Survey, she finally chose to settle far from home, in Sydney, Australia, to specialize in geochemistry.Soon after she started her postgraduate degree at Macquarie University, Julie discovered the interdisciplinary field of Astrobiology and decided to dedicate her academic life to the search for life in the Universe. Her ongoing and already awarded research focuses on the traces of microbial life that are preserved in rock samples from Martian analogues.Adventurer at heart, Julie flew a plane solo for the first time at the age of 15. She is always seeking the next challenge on land, in the air, or under water. Certified deep scuba diver, Julie recently let go of air tanks and regulators to start diving deep under water on a single breath. Committed to empower women in sports and science, in 2012 she co-founded the first Women's Soccer Team of her home University in Switzerland that is still thriving in the regional championship today.Learn more about Womars at:https://www.womars.co.uk/  

Yes, yes! We as well are going to explore space. Aldo speaks to Prof. Frans von der Dunk, an eminent authority in Space Law about what the effects are when more humans make their move out of our atmosphere. What is next for us in Space? Can SpaceX enforce its own legal system on Mars? And what happens when someone is killed in Space? Loads of questions to which our guest has fascinating answers.  Prof. von der Dunk's university website at Nebraska-Lincoln can be found here: https://law.unl.edu/frans-von-der-dunk/  Check out Frans' consultancy website here: https://black-holes.eu Guest Introduction: In this episode we are going to explore space. More particularly we are going to look at how human intervention will have an effect on Space and I am very happy that I am joined today by an absolute authority on the matter.  Professor Frans von der Dunk is a HARVEY & SUSAN PERLMAN ALUMNI AND OTHMER PROFESSOR OF SPACE LAW at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln  and Associate Research Professor at Lazarski University in Warsaw, Poland.  It is safe to say that Frans von der Dunk knows what he is talking about having published over 200 articles on the topic. He was also the author of the first comprehensive Handbook of Space Law and is a Series Editor of Studies in Space Law.  There are way too many accolades, recognitions and acknowledgements to mention when you have a guest like this Professor - so I am not going into detail.  Professor von der Dunk is being called in as an advisor by several government agencies and institutions such as the European Commission, The European Space Agency, the United Nations, OECD and a variety of other national space initiatives such as Japan, Brazil, UAE, Saudi-Arabia, Germany, Sweden and the Netherlands.  He is an often seen guest in television programs made about space and if you haven't seen it yet I would highly recommend a TEDX Talk he held in Vienna in 2016 speaking about why we need Space Lawyers. My guest is particularly proud of his  cooperation with the Association of Space Explorers on Near-Earth Object Threat Mitigation as well as his signature, along with many Nobel Prize winners and other luminaries, of the original 100 Times Asteroid Day Declaration. I am sure I missed a lot in this amazing resume but here goes nothing!   Frans - a very warm welcome!

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Libby Jackson is one of Britain's leading experts in human spaceflight, having spent over a decade working at the forefront of the field. Space was a childhood passion and after completing degrees in physics at Imperial College and astronautics and space engineering at Cranfield University, she has worked in the space industry ever since. Libby spent seven years working at the European Space Agency's Mission Control for the International Space Station in a number of roles including her dream job as a Columbus Flight Director. She played a key role in Tim Peake's mission to the International Space Station and continues to work in the field. Libby is a frequent contributor on television and radio, including Stargazing Live, The Big Think: Should We Go To Mars? and Astronauts: Do You Have What It Takes? Accompanied by my first ever co-host, my 10 year old daughter, Amélie, we spent a brilliant hour chatting with Libby about space, her earliest recollections of being fascinated with it and followed by some heart in mouth stories from mission control. We discussed how space is such a huge industry now that there are so many ways for young people to get in and how annoying it still is that there are blue and pink aisles in toy shops.Why is mission control such a quiet, almost spiritual, place that fills us with such awe and excitement? How does the extensive training prepare you for all eventualities?And the moral of Libby's tale – ALWAYS ask the question, the answer might be no but if you don't ask you will never know if it could have been yes. Seize every opportunity that comes your way and find what it is you love and drive towards it full steam ahead!Libby is passionate about sharing stories of human spaceflight and encouraging young people to follow their passions in life. Her first book, A Galaxy of Her Own: Amazing Stories of Women in Space was published in 2017 and Space Explorers: 25 Extraordinary Stories of Space Exploration and Adventure was published in 2020.We have a copy of the first book and it is fascinating, supremely interesting and beautifully illustrated – the next one is firmly on Amélie's birthday list!You can follow Libby on:Twitter: libbyjackson__IG: libbyjackson__Facebook: Libby JacksonWebsite: www.libbyjackson.com (where you can order her awesome books)

Frans von der Dunk is a Professor of Space Law at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Director of Black Holes Consultancy, and is generally recognized as one of the world’s leading space law experts. Franz has served as an adviser to a number of governments, the European Commission, ESA, the United Nations, the OECD, various national space agencies, the Association of Space Explorers, the Centre for Strategic and International Studies, and a number of companies. He is Director Public Relations of the International Institute of Space Law (IISL), Member of the Board of the European Centre for Space Law (ECSL), and Member for the Netherlands in the International Law Association's (ILA) Committee on Space Law. He is also Member of the International Editorial Board of 'Space Policy' and many other long acronyms, incredibly important organizations and initiatives focused on space.In today's episode we discuss:- The issue of ownership and sovereignty in space- How regulation helps and hurts our the future of space- Why current space treaties are anything but adequate for space exploration- What you need to know about asteroid mining and space settlements- The brewing issues in space which could provoke war- Why solving the Kessler crisis NEEDS to be a top priority for space operators- Thoughts private enterprises role in space exploration- What Frans thinks about Trump's Space Force- The realities of extraterrestrial space life and the law- What technologies most worry Frans most- Why social media and data privacy are such big issues to contend with- The scary truth about cyber, and space

As always, we want to thank our faithful Patreon supporters: Jesseca, Kristen, Virginia, Hillari, Pamela, and Heather. We can't do anything we're doing without you.We'd also like to give a big thank you to this week's sponsor, LoganArch! Check out their Chicago-based shop for all of your geeky and nostalgic needs.This week, we're celebrating all things Star Trek with Madeleine Bundy! I first met Maddie in the original cast of Puffs, and we got to collaborate on a Jordandene design in February. I am so freaking excited to release what has become the biggest Jordandene collection yet: Space Explorers x Madeleine Bundy!I'm a casual Trek fan, and I loved chatting with Maddie about her favorite Star Trek characters and why she loves the show. For fellow Trekkies, we deep dive into some favorite moments from the show. And for anyone like me who has barely scratched the surface, Maddie gives her advice on the best ways to get into the fandom!Do you love Star Trek? Have you seen our new collaboration? Let us know what you think!Special thanks to our editor + music composer Dan Ison and our executive producers for this episode Geeklery, LoganArch and Karen Hallion.If you enjoyed this episode, you might love the rest of our episodes! Click here to browse the archives. Join our Patreon for bonus gifts and content!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/sartorial-geek. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

When Carlos doesn't get the birthday present he hoped for, his sister Maya makes sure his day is better than he ever imagined.This is a bedtime story by Glenn Francis F. Faelnar. You can read along with this story at Storyberries.com by clicking here.The story is read by Jade Maitre.

We talk to Libby Jackson – one of the UK's leading experts in human spaceflight and author of Space Explorers: 25 stories of space exploration and adventure – about the history and future of human spaceflight. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Now is an exciting time for many space professionals and space enthusiasts.  We are at a time in history when the frontier of space is again making headlines in terms of exploration, national security and commercialization.  STEM careers are already seeing an explosive demand, and these will only increase in the future.  Join Aerospace and astronaut Larry DeLucas as he discusses his experience in STEM education outreach and what the near term might hold for inspiring space professionals and the leaders who want to recruit them. 

Some seniors at Marjory Stoneman Douglas in Parkland, Florida are learning about the night sky and the universe they live in thanks to their astronomy teacher Kyle Jeter.

Welcome to The Disruptors: Future Snippets: Bite-sized clips with TED level top thinkers, founders and scientists on how advances in biotech & genomics, space travel, IoT, AI and other exponential tech converge to create our collective future and what we can do, from a research and policy perspective to shape the trends, technologies and societal norms for a better world. We'll be publishing a few of these mini-episodes in the main feed before transitioning them over to their own separate feed, which you can subscribe to at https://disruptors.fm/poditunes Frans von der Dunk is a Professor of Space Law at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Director of Black Holes Consultancy, and is generally recognized as one of the world's leading space law experts. Franz has served as an adviser to a number of governments, the European Commission, ESA, the United Nations, the OECD, various national space agencies, the Association of Space Explorers, the Centre for Strategic and International Studies, and a number of companies. He is Director Public Relations of the International Institute of Space Law (IISL), Member of the Board of the European Centre for Space Law (ECSL), and Member for the Netherlands in the International Law Association's (ILA) Committee on Space Law. Subscribe to Disruptors Snippets: https://disruptors.fm/poditunes

Frans von der Dunk is a Professor of Space Law at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Director of Black Holes Consultancy, and is generally recognized as one of the world's leading space law experts. Franz has served as an adviser to a number of governments, the European Commission, ESA, the United Nations, the OECD, various national space agencies, the Association of Space Explorers, the Centre for Strategic and International Studies, and a number of companies. He is Director Public Relations of the International Institute of Space Law (IISL), Member of the Board of the European Centre for Space Law (ECSL), and Member for the Netherlands in the International Law Association's (ILA) Committee on Space Law. He is also Member of the InternTo listen to the entire episode, visit: https://disruptors.fm/123-space-law-piracy-profit-and-militarization-in-age-of-star-wars-frans-von-der-dunk/Snippet Episodes on iTunes: https://disruptors.fm/poditunesFull Episodes on iTunes: https://disruptors.fm/itunesSupport The Disruptors Mini-Series - AKA FringeFM or Fringe FM: Short Clips About the Future | Climate Change | Longevity | TED Talks | Crypto | Automation

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We are happy to re-cast a wonderful conversation we had with former NASA Astronaut, Col. Rick Searfoss back in 2016.  He joined us to talk about rockets, The Space Shuttle, and being an astronaut! Col. Rick Searfoss From his NASA Bio: PERSONAL DATA: Born June 5, 1956, in Mount Clemens, Michigan, but considers Portsmouth, New Hampshire, to be his hometown. Married; three children. He enjoys running, soccer, radio-controlled model aircraft, Scouting, backpacking, and classical music. EDUCATION: Graduated from Portsmouth Senior High School, Portsmouth, New Hampshire in 1974; received a bachelor of science degree in aeronautical engineering from the USAF Academy in 1978, and a master of science degree in aeronautics from the California Institute of Technology on a National Science Foundation Fellowship in 1979. USAF Squadron Officer School, Air Command and Staff College, and Air War College. ORGANIZATIONS: Association of Space Explorers, National Eagle Scout Association, Air Force Association, Academy of Model Aeronautics. SPECIAL HONORS: Awarded the Harmon, Fairchild, Price and Tober Awards (top overall, academic, engineering, and aeronautical engineering graduate), United States Air Force Academy Class of 1978. Air Force Aero Propulsion Laboratory Excellence in Turbine Engine Design award. USAF Squadron Officer's School Commandant's Trophy as top graduate. Distinguished graduate, USAF Fighter Weapons School. Named the Tactical Air Command F-111 Instructor Pilot of the Year, 1985. Selected for Outstanding Young Men of America, 1987. Recipient of the Air Force Commendation Medal, Air Force Meritorious Service Medal, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Defense Superior Service Medal, NASA Spaceflight Medal (3), NASA Exceptional Service Medal, NASA Outstanding Leadership Medal, and Air Force Distinguished Flying Cross. EXPERIENCE: Searfoss graduated in 1980 from Undergraduate Pilot Training at Williams Air Force Base, Arizona. From 1981-1984, he flew the F-111F operationally at RAF Lakenheath, England, followed by a tour at Mountain Home AFB, Idaho, where he was an F-111A instructor pilot and weapons officer until 1987. In 1988 he attended the U.S. Naval Test Pilot School, Patuxent River, Maryland, as a USAF exchange officer. He was a flight instructor at the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School at Edwards AFB, California, when selected for the astronaut program. He has logged over 5,000 hours flying time in 56 different types of aircraft and over 939 hours in space. He also holds FAA Airline Transport Pilot, glider, and flight instructor ratings. NASA EXPERIENCE: Selected by NASA in January 1990, Searfoss became an astronaut in July 1991. Initially assigned to the Astronaut Office Mission Support Branch, Searfoss was part of a team responsible for crew ingress/strap-in prior to launch and crew egress after landing. He was subsequently assigned to flight software verification in the Shuttle Avionics Integration Laboratory (SAIL). Additionally, he served as the Astronaut Office representative for both flight crew procedures and Shuttle computer software development. He also served as the Astronaut Office Vehicle System and Operations Branch Chief, leading a team of several astronauts and support engineers working on Shuttle and International Space Station systems development, rendezvous and landing/rollout operations, and advanced projects initiatives. A veteran of three space flights, Searfoss has logged over 39 days in space. He served as pilot on STS-58 (October 18 to November 1, 1993) and STS-76 (March 22-31, 1996), and was the mission commander on STS-90 (April 17, to May 3, 1998). Searfoss retired from the Air Force and left NASA in 1998. For the next few years he worked in private industry and, more recently, was a research test pilot at NASAs Dryden Flight Research Center. In February 2003, Searfoss left Dryden to pursue private business interests.

We are happy to re-cast a wonderful conversation we had with former NASA Astronaut, Col. Rick Searfoss back in 2016.  He joined us to talk about rockets, The Space Shuttle, and being an astronaut! Col. Rick Searfoss[/caption] From his NASA Bio: PERSONAL DATA: Born June 5, 1956, in Mount Clemens, Michigan, but considers Portsmouth, New Hampshire, to be his hometown. Married; three children. He enjoys running, soccer, radio-controlled model aircraft, Scouting, backpacking, and classical music. EDUCATION: Graduated from Portsmouth Senior High School, Portsmouth, New Hampshire in 1974; received a bachelor of science degree in aeronautical engineering from the USAF Academy in 1978, and a master of science degree in aeronautics from the California Institute of Technology on a National Science Foundation Fellowship in 1979. USAF Squadron Officer School, Air Command and Staff College, and Air War College. ORGANIZATIONS: Association of Space Explorers, National Eagle Scout Association, Air Force Association, Academy of Model Aeronautics. SPECIAL HONORS: Awarded the Harmon, Fairchild, Price and Tober Awards (top overall, academic, engineering, and aeronautical engineering graduate), United States Air Force Academy Class of 1978. Air Force Aero Propulsion Laboratory Excellence in Turbine Engine Design award. USAF Squadron Officer's School Commandant's Trophy as top graduate. Distinguished graduate, USAF Fighter Weapons School. Named the Tactical Air Command F-111 Instructor Pilot of the Year, 1985. Selected for Outstanding Young Men of America, 1987. Recipient of the Air Force Commendation Medal, Air Force Meritorious Service Medal, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Defense Superior Service Medal, NASA Spaceflight Medal (3), NASA Exceptional Service Medal, NASA Outstanding Leadership Medal, and Air Force Distinguished Flying Cross. EXPERIENCE: Searfoss graduated in 1980 from Undergraduate Pilot Training at Williams Air Force Base, Arizona. From 1981-1984, he flew the F-111F operationally at RAF Lakenheath, England, followed by a tour at Mountain Home AFB, Idaho, where he was an F-111A instructor pilot and weapons officer until 1987. In 1988 he attended the U.S. Naval Test Pilot School, Patuxent River, Maryland, as a USAF exchange officer. He was a flight instructor at the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School at Edwards AFB, California, when selected for the astronaut program. He has logged over 5,000 hours flying time in 56 different types of aircraft and over 939 hours in space. He also holds FAA Airline Transport Pilot, glider, and flight instructor ratings. NASA EXPERIENCE: Selected by NASA in January 1990, Searfoss became an astronaut in July 1991. Initially assigned to the Astronaut Office Mission Support Branch, Searfoss was part of a team responsible for crew ingress/strap-in prior to launch and crew egress after landing. He was subsequently assigned to flight software verification in the Shuttle Avionics Integration Laboratory (SAIL). Additionally, he served as the Astronaut Office representative for both flight crew procedures and Shuttle computer software development. He also served as the Astronaut Office Vehicle System and Operations Branch Chief, leading a team of several astronauts and support engineers working on Shuttle and International Space Station systems development, rendezvous and landing/rollout operations, and advanced projects initiatives. A veteran of three space flights, Searfoss has logged over 39 days in space. He served as pilot on STS-58 (October 18 to November 1, 1993) and STS-76 (March 22-31, 1996), and was the mission commander on STS-90 (April 17, to May 3, 1998). Searfoss retired from the Air Force and left NASA in 1998. For the next few years he worked in private industry and, more recently, was a research test pilot at NASAs Dryden Flight Research Center. In February 2003, Searfoss left Dryden to pursue private business interests. SPACE FLIGHT EXPERIENCE: Searfoss served as STS-58 pilot on the seven-person life science research mission aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia, launching from the Kennedy Space Center on October 18, 1993, and landing at Edwards Air Force Base on November 1, 1993. The crew performed neurovestibular, cardiovascular, cardiopulmonary, metabolic, and musculoskeletal medical experiments on themselves and 48 rats, expanding our knowledge of human and animal physiology both on earth and in space flight. In addition, the crew performed 16 engineering tests aboard the Orbiter Columbia and 20 Extended Duration Orbiter Medical Project experiments. The mission was accomplished in 225 orbits of the Earth. Launching March 22, 1996, Searfoss flew his second mission as pilot of STS-76 aboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis. During this 9-day mission the STS-76 crew performed the third docking of an American spacecraft with the Russian space station Mir. In support of a joint U.S./Russian program, the crew transported to Mir nearly two tons of water, food, supplies, and scientific equipment, as well as U.S. Astronaut Shannon Lucid to begin her six-month stay in space. STS-76 included the first ever spacewalk on a combined Space Shuttle-Space Station complex. The flight crew also conducted scientific investigations, including European Space Agency sponsored biology experiments, the Kidsat earth observations project, and several engineering flight tests. Completed in 145 orbits, STS-76 landed at Edwards Air Force Base, California, on March 31, 1996. Searfoss commanded a seven person crew on the STS-90 Neurolab mission which launched on April 17, 1998. During the 16-day Spacelab flight the crew served as both experiment subjects and operators for 26 individual life science experiments focusing on the effects of microgravity on the brain and nervous system. STS-90 was the last and most complex of the twenty-five Spacelab missions NASA has flown. Neurolab's scientific results will have broad applicability both in preparing for future long duration human space missions and in clinical applications on Earth. Completed in 256 orbits, STS-90 landed at Kennedy Space Center, Florida, on May 3, 1998. FEBRUARY 2003