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Embargoed until Thursday, 11 September 2025: Prof. Eric Thrane, School of Physics and Astronomy at Monash University, Clayton, explains the significance of the Stephen Hawking Black Hole Area Theorem confirmation in a Space Show exclusive.MONASH UNIVERSITY — MEDIA RELEASE11/09/2025 | 08:13 AM AESTAustralian astrophysicists help prove Stephen Hawking's landmark black hole prediction A global team of astrophysicists, including Australians, has witnessed a collision between two black holes that was so loud, they were able to use it to test and prove Stephen Hawking's Theory of Black Hole Thermodynamics.The event, observed by the LIGO, Virgo, and KAGRA collaborations, involved two black holes merging to form a single, larger one, strikingly reminiscent of the historic first detection in 2015.The research has been published in Physical Review Letters: doi.org/10.1103/kw5g-d732(Image credit: OzGrav - ARC Centre of Excellence for Gravitational Wave Discovery)

On The Space Show for Wednesday, 3 September 2025: Eric Philips: Australian Polar Explorer to Polar Orbiting AstronautEric Philips OAM (born 30 April 1962) is an Australian polar explorer, adventurer, polar guide and now private astronaut aboard the Fram2 mission.To learn more about Eric Philips and the Fram2 mission, listen to our two-part special episodes of The Space Show from October 2024: * 2024.10.02 | Fram2 Polar Mission — Part 1: One More Orbit * 2024.10.09 | Fram2 Polar Mission — Part 2: Greenland & Polar OrbitPlanet Earth: Season 6 — Episode 69 * Dr Karen St. Germain, Earth Science Division Director, NASA, Washington D.C. speaking at COP26 in 2021.The UK hosted the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) at the Scottish Event Campus (SEC) in Glasgow on 31 October – 13 November 2021. * 50th Anniversary of the Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite (GOES) Program Since 1975, NOAA's GOES Satellites have provided continuous imagery and data on atmospheric conditions and solar activity (space weather). They have even aided in search and rescue of people in distress. GOES data products have led to more accurate and timely weather forecasts and better understanding of long-term climate conditions. * The Atmospheric Waves Experiment (AWE) on the International Space Station studies air glow caused by Atmospheric Gravity Waves. * Global Precipitation Measurement or GPM Microwave Imager (GMI) * Aerosols with Erika Podest, Carbon Cycle and Ecosystem Scientist at Jet Propulsion Laboratory * Gavin Schmidt, Climate Scientist answers the question: How do we know what the climate of the Earth was like in the distant past?Gavin Schmidt is a British climatologist, climate modeler and Director of the NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies (GISS) in New York, and co-founder of the climate science blog RealClimate.

• Guest Name: Dallas Beinhof and David Livingston • Affiliation: Dallas BeInhof: Space Systems Architect for Offworld.ai; David Livingston: Dr. Space of The Space Show • Summary: HOTEL MARS.   The discussion defines cis-lunar space as the volume around the Moon, highlighting planned missions and the Artemis program as a key driver. It explores the utility of Lagrange points for stable orbital stations and the need for extensive infrastructure, including transportation nodes and propellant depots, to support a permanent human presence on the Moon and Mars. Future plans also include resource utilization and space tourism. 1957

CONTINUED. • Guest Name: Dallas Beinhof and David Livingston • Affiliation: Dallas BeInhof: Space Systems Architect for Offworld.ai; David Livingston: Dr. Space of The Space Show • Summary: HOTEL MARS.   The discussion defines cis-lunar space as the volume around the Moon, highlighting planned missions and the Artemis program as a key driver. It explores the utility of Lagrange points for stable orbital stations and the need for extensive infrastructure, including transportation nodes and propellant depots, to support a permanent human presence on the Moon and Mars. Future plans also include resource utilization and space tourism. 1954

We welcomed our guest, Dr. Namrata Goswami, with the objectives of exploring China's lunar ambitions and space policies, comparing them to US initiatives while discussing the implications for commercial space activities and national security. The discussion concluded with analyses of China's strategic energy initiatives and space technology development, including their approach to commercial space partnerships and the potential impact of U.S. sanctions on Russian oil imports on India's space relationships. Space Show participants included Marshal Martin, Dr. Ajay Kothari, Rick Kwan, John Hunt, Dr. Charles Lurio and Amir Notea. Read the full summary at both www.thespaceshow.com and doctorspace.substack.com. The Zoom video is also on the Substack page.

On The Space Show for Wednesday, 20 August 2025: James (Jim) A. Lovell Jr (1928-2025) was an American astronaut, naval aviator, test pilot, and mechanical engineer. This two-part special episode of The Space Show celebrates the 97-year life of the Gemini 7 & 12 and Apollo 8 & 13 astronaut. Largely told in his own words, hear how the flight of Apollo 8, which saw the first crewed mission to leave the Earth and orbit the Moon in 1968, became the highlight and pinnacle of his space career. (Jim Lovell in conversation with TV reporter Ron Stone on 25 May 1999, at the NASA Oral History Unit, Johnson Space Centre, Clear Lake, Houston. Audio inserts courtesy of the Johnson Space Center)Archibald MacLeish - Bubble of Blue AirFurther reading on Archibald MacLeish and his reflections on the Apollo voyages to the Moon: Riders on Earth Together, Brothers in Eternal ColdFantastic Voyage: In the words of Archibald MacLeish LL.B. 1919.Turn Back Time: The Flight of the Gemini 5 Mission, sixty years on.

ur Open Lines program began by delving into a wide-ranging discussion about space exploration topics including nuclear power on the Moon, micro reactors, and SpaceX's Starship program. Together we explored various challenges facing space missions, including regulatory hurdles, technical limitations, and the need for proper infrastructure, while also discussing the financial implications of space programs and the role of government involvement. The conversation ended with updates on upcoming events, including an art show by Dr. Ajay and discussions about Artemis program development, along with announcements about future Space Show programs. Joining us in our Zoom discussion were Marshall Martin, John Hunt, Dr. Sherry Bell, Dr. Ajay Kothari, and John Jossy. We had a call from Tony in Pasadena and a few emails from the live stream listening audience. I also talked about my recent Coast to Coast appearance on one or two specific topics in conjunction with anew Sunday Op-Ed by Mark Whitington.

On The Space Show for Wednesday, 13 August 2025: James (Jim) A. Lovell Jr (1928-2025) was an American astronaut, naval aviator, test pilot, and mechanical engineer. This two-part special episode of The Space Show celebrates the 97-year life of the Gemini 7 & 12 and Apollo 8 & 13 astronaut. Largely told in his own words, listen out for his story about how he was almost “selected” to be the 7th astronaut of the original Mercury Seven.As fate would have it, Jim Lovell was instead to be the last surviving member of NASA Astronaut Group 2 (nicknamed the "Next Nine" or the "New Nine"), the group of astronauts selected after the Mercury Seven in September 1962. In addition to Lovell, the nine astronauts included: Neil Armstrong, Frank Borman, Pete Conrad, James McDivitt, Elliot See, Tom Stafford, Ed White, and John Young(Jim Lovell in conversation with TV reporter Ron Stone on 25 May 1999, at the NASA Oral History Unit, Johnson Space Centre, Clear Lake, Houston. Audio inserts courtesy of the Johnson Space Center)

On The Space Show for Wednesday, 6 August 2025: A Retrospective (2016): Searching for Life in the Outer Solar SystemA discussion of the proposed BRINE Discovery Mission to Enceladus and the status of the United States' commercial space projects with the late Dr David Wilson, then Vice President of the Mars Society Australia and a research and development engineer at the Space Science and Astrobiology Division of the NASA Ames Research Center in California.In 2012 and 2013, NASA's Ames Research Center undertook a series of studies using a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft on Mars, defining possible payloads including deep drills for astrobiology missions and Earth return rockets for Mars sample return. In 2015 Ames proposed the IceBreaker search for life mission to Mars for NASA's Discovery Program and then a mission to Saturn's moon Enceladus, called BRINE. (Recorded by The Space Show at a joint meeting of the Mars Society Australia and the Space Association of Australia in June 2016)Planet Earth — Episode 67: The Earth's geocentre SWOT and Australia Five Queensland projects to accelerate the growth of the Earth observation industry Cloudsat. (Inserts courtesy GSFC, JPL)

On The Space Show for Wednesday, 30 July 2025: Eris TestFlight-1: Gilmour Space takes first step towards Australian sovereign launch capability.Bowen, Queensland, Australia - 30 July 2025: Gilmour Space Technologies has completed the maiden test launch of Australia's first locally designed and built orbital rocket — a major milestone toward offering low-cost, responsive launch services for small satellites globally.The 23-meter, 30-tonne Eris rocket, powered by new hybrid propulsion technology, successfully lifted off from the Bowen Orbital Spaceport in North Queensland, achieving approximately 14 seconds of flight.BONUS: A 2019 Space Show interview with Adam Gilmour, CEO and Founder of Gilmour Space Technologies.Adam provides a company profile and describes the aspirations of the company to develop an Australian space launch vehicle. (Interviewer: Peter Aylward) Australian Space Industry 2025 — Part 10: * Skykraft mission 4 * Artemis 2 Australian laser * Optimus satellite factory * Kanyini.Planet Earth — Episode 66: * NISAR launch due soon * MethaneSAT fail * TRACERS in orbit * SWOT update.

Our Space Show Advisory board focused on NASA's proposed budget cuts and current funding discussions in Congress, where the Senate has approved a $24.9 billion NASA budget while the House is still working on its version. The group discussed NASA's budget allocation and space policy, including concerns about potential cuts to key programs and the need for balanced government-commercial space exploration efforts. Our program concluded by discussing planning and advocacy strategies plus communication approaches to influence space policy decisions, particularly regarding budget allocations and program priorities. Please read the full summary at www.thespaceshow.com for this program and date, Sunday, July 27, 2025. You can also read it and see the video as well as hear the audio on our Substack page, doctorspace.substack.com.

On The Space Show for Wednesday, 16 July 2025: Space Show News:The U.S. Globalchange.gov website has been shutdown.Remembering space historian Dr Eric M. Jones (1944—2025):Marking the death of Eric Jones, the founder and chief editor of the Apollo Lunar Surface Journal, with an interview with Eric about the artefacts left behind by Neil Armstrong. (Interviewer, Peter Aylward)For more interviews with Eric Jones and information about the Apollo Lunar Surface Journal, go to The Space Show website and click on the Alphabetical List of People (who have been on, or discussed on, the Show) and select "J" for Jones.Turn Back Time:The stories of Proton 1, Zond 3 and Mariner 4 told in narration and contemporary news reports.Mariner 4 video and PDF tribute by Glen Nagle on the Honeysuckle Creek website:Video - https://youtu.be/haM4We_QdPUPDF - https://honeysucklecreek.net/other_stations/tidbinbilla/Mariner_4_index.html

On The Space Show for Wednesday, 9 July 2025: Medicine and the Moon:A Moon Village Association event introduced and moderated by Dr Marc Jurblum, Doctor of Psychiatry, St Vincent's Hospital, Melbourne.Speakers:Prof. Gordon Cable, Specialist in Aerospace Medicine, University of Adelaide.Dr Omar Eduardo Rodriguez, Neuro-radiology Registrar, Royal Melbourne Hospital.Dr Rowena Christiansen, Medical Educator, University of Melbourne Medical School.Quinlan Buchlak, Data Scientist in Space Medicine.Topics discussed: * Oxygen toxicity * Gut health * Planetary protection * Human evolution * Fluid-filled EVA suit * Altered mental state * The “overview effect”. (Recorded by The Space Show at Deakin Edge, Federation Square, Melbourne)Australian Space Industry 2025 — Part 9: * Lunaria One Moon plant funding * Aussie payloads and technology on the SpaceX Transporter 14 rideshare mission * Gilmour Space and Japan's Space BD announce a new collaboration * Winnebago. (Audio insert courtesy Rocket Lab)It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World:The Space Shuttle Orbiter Discovery is to be moved from the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum's Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Virginia, to Space Center Houston, the official visitor center for NASA's Johnson Space Center in Texas.

Dr. Young Bae was our guest for this Zoom program to discuss fusion energy possibilities. We began our discussion with Dr. Bae with a focus on nuclear fusion power and space propulsion. The conversation covered Dr. Bae's research career, the challenges in developing fusion technology, and potential applications for space. We aimed to conclude with a consensus that both fusion and thorium-based fission could play key roles in future space propulsion, while fission would likely remain the more viable option for terrestrial energy needs. At the start of the program, I reminded listeners of the importance of financially supporting The Space Show, as it is 100% listener-funded. Please see the large Pay Pal button in the middle of the right side of our home page, www.thespaceshow.com.

On The Space Show for Wednesday, 25 June 2025: Space Show News:The explosion of Starship 36 on the test stand at Starbase, Texas.(Insert courtesy NSF) Turn Back Time: NASA's Scout small satellite launcher program(Feature courtesy The Space Story, NASA 1989)Is Elon Musk's plan to settle Mars a visionary dream, or a nightmare folly? * Elon Musk outlines his plan for using Starships to put a human settlement on Mars * Reactions to that plan by the Planetary Society's Bill Nye and the Mars Society's founder and president, Robert Zubrin.(Inserts courtesy SpaceX and Humans to the Moon & Mars Summit)Listen to the late David Willson, Research and Development Engineer, Space Science and Astrobiology Division, NASA Ames Research Center and Vice President of the Mars Society Australia talk about SpaceX Red Dragon — a collaboration between SpaceX and NASA. (Recorded by The Space Show in Melbourne, Australia at a joint meeting of the Mars Society Australia and the Space Association of Australia in 2016. Note: Red Dragon was cancelled in July 2017).See Dr Robert Zubrin's full presentation, “How to Make the Mars Initiative Successful”, at the 2025 Humans to the Moon and Mars Summit.

We welcomed Dr. Ersilia Vaudo to the program from Paris, France to discuss her book, "The Story of Astrophysics in Five Revolutions." This was a fascinating discussion. It is audio archived both on The Space Show site and our Substack site, doctorspace.substack.com plus our video of the interview is also on Substack. I encourage you to watch the video rather than just listen to the program. Your comments are welcome on our blog and on Substack. The full program summary is on both TSS site and our Substack page.

The Space Show hosted a discussion with Dr. Saralyn Mark, focusing on space medicine, human spaceflight, and the challenges of long-duration space travel. The conversation covered topics such as the impact of space on human health, advancements in space technology, and the potential for space research to benefit medical treatments on Earth. Dr. Mark emphasized the importance of international collaboration, ethical considerations, and continued funding for space exploration to address challenges and unlock new possibilities for human health and space colonization. See the full summary at both www.thespaceshow.com for this program and the same on our Substack page, doctorspace.substack.com.

On The Space Show for Wednesday, 18 June 2025: Australian Space Industry 2025 Part 8: * A panel discussion about the emerging Australian space industry as it stood just before the formation of the Australian Space Agency on 1 July 2018. (Recorded by The Space Show for the Space Association of Australia) * Also, the recently launched Defence Science and Technology Group's Buccaneer Main Mission satellite gives an insight into how far the Australian space industry has come since 2018. Turn back time: The future of the European Launcher Development Organisation (ELDO) after the Europa 1 F-9 failed 55 years ago this week.

John and I welcomed Dr. Enrique Gaztanaga who is at the Portsmouth University, in the UK. The professor proposes an alternative theory of the universe to the established Big Bang theory. Since the JWST has been on line, problems with the Big Bang have been detected with our guest at the lead in proposing his alternative theory which is still under investigation. While listening to this two part program, visit Professor Gaztanaga's excellent website for more detail and a listing of his published articles. See https://darkcosmos.com. You can also read his new publshed paper in In a new paper just published in Physical Review D. Briefly and from his website, "the Big Bang was not the start of everything, but rather the outcome of a gravitational collapse that formed a very massive black hole — followed by a bounce inside. This idea — which we call the Black Hole Universe — offers a radically different view of cosmic origins, yet it is grounded entirely in known physics and observations." Listen to his discussion and check out his papers and more on his theory. I am sure Enrique will be back to Hotel Mars and to The Space Show many times over in the future.

Behold, the return of Lieutenant Commander Rebecca Frost, noted Space Show fan Admiral Kerry Jackson, ensign Tony Eccles, and special guest Jake Black as they resume their voyage through all things Star Trek! In this episode, we near the end of season 7 of The Next Generation with episodes Bloodlines, Emergence, and Preemptive Strike.

John and I welcomed Casey Dreier from The Planetary Society to the program to go over the proposed NASA space and science budget cuts and project eliminations. Casey suspected the direction for the cuts originated out of OMB without much space guidance or thought. He identified several of the projects and programs identified for either a budget cut such as the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope to the New Horizons and Venus missions being totally eliminated. Casey also talked about the bleak future for SLS and the Gateway for their demise post Artemis 3. Casey talked about their being a shift to commercial Moon missions but with little detail and clarity. Cislunar development, cargo and resupply to the ISS, the future for the private space stations, Mars and EDL for Mars plus demos all were part of our discussion. In Part 2, John talked about the robotic missions including existing missions plus the future missions, all of course depending on robots. Casey worked in commentary about cuts and changes for both JPL and Goddard, two very important and key Nasa centers. Before concluding the program, our guest was asked about the impact of the layoffs for NASA scientists and engineers. Casey suggested they would have an uncertain future ahead of them as their might not be abundant job opportunities for these important skills. Read the full summary at The Space Show website, www.thespaceshow.com and also at doctorspace.substack.com.

We welcomed Jim Meigs from the Manhattan Institute to the program to discuss his paper, "U.S. Space Policy: The Next Frontier", space news including a changed in the proposed NASA Administrator plus the argument with President Trump and Elon Musk. The meeting considered the potential impact of the dispute and administrator change on space policy and projects, including NASA's future leadership and priorities. Jim, along with program participants on both Zoom and the live stream explored various challenges and uncertainties surrounding NASA's human space program, including budget concerns, mission timelines, and the need for private sector involvement. The group also discussed potential alternatives for U.S. space exploration, including more collaboration between different commercial space companies, while addressing the ongoing feud between Trump and Musk. Programs such as Artemis, Starship, timelines, even the need to restructure the FAA for both aviation and space plus NASA as a more entrepreneurial organization were both part of our discussion and Jim's paper. Please read the full summary of this program on The Space Show archives and our Substack page, doctorspace.substack.com.

Behold, the return of Lieutenant Commander Rebecca Frost, noted Space Show fan Admiral Kerry Jackson, ensign Tony Eccles, and special guest Jake Black as they resume their voyage through all things Star Trek! In this episode, we continue into season 7 of The Next Generation with episodes Eye of The Beholder, Genesis, Journey's End, and Firstborn.

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Behold, the return of Lieutenant Commander Rebecca Frost, noted Space Show fan Admiral Kerry Jackson, ensign Tony Eccles, and special guest Jake Black as they resume their voyage through all things Star Trek! In this episode, we continue into season 7 of The Next Generation with episodes Sub Rosa, Lower Decks, Thine Own Self, and Masks

We welcomed Dan Adamo back to the program to discuss his work recently presented to AIAA pertaining to human spaceflight travel between Earth-Mars waypoints. Dan's PDF is on our blog for this specific page. We started by addressing each slide so you need to open the PDF and follow along. For Part 2 in a week, the PDF is must to understand our discussion. In this segment, Dan defined many of the terms & concepts used in his presentation regarding "Interplanetary Synodic-Rosonat Waypoints." Additionally, Dan used the U.S. mature airline industry for potential comparison points for they to be defined potential interplanetary travel system. Dan did disclose that his work was very speculative so keep that in mind during the discussion, especially when we talked timeline and travel times from Earth to Mars. The Moon, lunar habs, development & such were part of our discussion but the focus was on the Synodic-Resonant Waypoints. Dan received multiple email questions along with several calls from listeners. While our program was technical, we were careful to get Dan to explain in "laymen" terms what he was talking about. He also invited more listener questions, especially from the archive listeners, even telling listeners how to direct email him. Many times over, Dan suggested this was a potential interplanetary roadmap plus he wanted it to be part of any future Earth-Mars mission planning. Dan was even asked about waypoints for Earth to Europa in the Jovian system. Don't miss what he said about travel to Europa. Please be sure to listen to Part 2 of this program, 25 May 2025 at noon PDT. Listen the same way you do to all Space Show programs. Thank you.

1/2   #HOTEL MARS: SPHEREX AND THE ORIGIN OF WATER. JAMIE BOCK, CAL TECH, JPL. DAVID LIVINGSTON,SPACESHOW.COM 1958

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Behold, the return of Lieutenant Commander Rebecca Frost, noted Space Show fan Admiral Kerry Jackson, Commander Robert Neal, and special guest Jake Black as they resume their voyage through all things Star Trek! In this episode, we continue into season 7 of The Next Generation with episodes Inheritance, Parallels, The Pegasus, and Homeward.

1/2: #HOTEL MARS: DISINTEGRATING PLANET. MARC HON, AVI SHPORER, MIT. DAVID LIVINGSTON, SPACE SHOW.COM 1958

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Behold, the return of Lieutenant Commander Rebecca Frost, noted Space Show fan Admiral Kerry Jackson, Ensign Tony Eccles, and special guest Jake Black as they resume their voyage through all things Star Trek! In this episode, we continue into season 7 of The Next Generation with episodes Phantasms, Dark Page, Attached, and Force of Nature.

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Behold, the return of Lieutenant Commander Rebecca Frost, noted Space Show fan Admiral Kerry Jackson, Commander Robert Neal, and special guest Jake Black as they resume their voyage through all things Star Trek! In this episode, we begin our descent into season 7 of The Next Generation with episodes Liasons, Interface, Gambit part 1 and Gambit part 2.

John returned to The Space Show to discuss his having used four AI programs to look at the Musk-SpaceX plans for launching supply and humans to Mars between 2030-2050. John wanted to know how many launch sites would be required for the plans Musk has announced to date. During this program, John went through his questions for AI, his assumptions and he he evolved his model. We also disected each of the AI responses. With listener emails and phone calls, this was a thorough discussion but specific to the question John asked the AI with the assumptions he made. All of this was made very transparent on this program. Read the full summary when available at www.thespaceshow.com for this date, Tuesday, March 25, 2025.

Behold, the return of Lieutenant Commander Rebecca Frost, noted Space Show fan Admiral Kerry Jackson, Commander Robert Neal, Ensign Tony Eccles and special guest Jake Black as they resume their voyage through all things Star Trek! In this episode, we wrap up season 6 and start season 7 of The Next Generation with episodes Descent, part 1 and 2.

Welcome to Open Lines for March 2025. We covered lots of topics but started out with some Space Show scheduling changes plus information regarding the upcoming probable Space Show Zoom on April 6. We covered many topics but spent most of the time on alternative plans to the Moon other than the Program of Record for Artemis using the lunar landers by SpaceX or Blue, SLS & the Gateway. We talked about the law and how much authority NASA or the President may have in modifying how we do the mission plus there was good discussion regarding the alternative plan proposed by Dr. Kothari. AJAY has discussed in ideas on TSS plus for the last time he was on, there is a PDF document that explains the details of his approach using FH and more. If you have not read that doc, please do so. Read the full summary of this program a www.thespaceshow.com when available and for this date, March 16, 2025.

Behold, the return of Lieutenant Commander Rebecca Frost, noted Space Show fan Admiral Kerry Jackson, Commander Robert Neal, and special guest Jake Black as they resume their voyage through all things Star Trek! In this episode, we journey into season 6 of The Next Generation with these episodes: Suspicions, Rightful Heir, Second Chances, and Timescape.

Hank returned to the Space Show with first time guest Dean Jason Green of the UAH Business School. We discussed the upcoming Business in Space Conference they host which will be later this month. In addition, we talked about the greater space community in the Huntsville area, both private sector and government space plus Marshall Spaceflight Center and the Redstone Armory. Also, the Space Force. Please read the full program summary when available at www.thespaceshow.com for this date, Friday, Feb. 7, 2025.

The first ever Zoom Space Show program, deemed a demo and it was that, was held on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025 with members of our Advisory Board. See our blog for the names of the participants. We discussed space 2025 through multiple topics and a free for all discussion with 13 participants including myself. Multiple topics, some of which don't get much airtime on Space Show programs plus other topics that get a huge amount of airtime on the show. Find out what Space Show advisors think about the space projects and news that gets discussed not just by us but by space news in general. Read the summary that will be posted on www.thespaceshow.com as soon as possible and dated for this date, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025.

Welcome to our final broadcast of 2024 featuring Tom Olson with his annual review of the space industry and commercial space for 2024. This was a comprehensive review but focused on much with SpaceX and Elon. Blue Origin progress was mentioned. Tom talked about successes for the year as well as highlighted disappointments. I provided some of my input on the same. Other topics included fusion, nuclear propulsion, SSP,. lunar spacesuits and a lunar rover, Artemis, SLS, Starliner and more. We had several calls and many emails for this end of the year program. Please read the summary of this program when available at www.thespaceshow.com for this date, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024. Don't forget there is still time to support and donate to The Space Show for 2024. We still need your help. Thank you for stepping up and donating to us. Remember, we are a nonprofit.

Angie and Colleen were with to discuss the two papers they wrote which are linked on the blog for this show. We talked about the end of the ISS, the different commercial space stations underway and the need to develop cislunar space. Included in this discussion was a focus on the need to ascertain the gravity RX for human spaceflight, lunar settlement, microgravity and radiation, lunar water ice, LEO and its importance and much more. Please read the full summary when available at www.thespaceshow.com for this date, Friday, Dec. 27, 2024. Happy New Year Everyone and remember, please support and donate to The Space Show as our annual fundraising campaign is still going on and we need your support. Thank you.

Listeners, this is a special message for you from :Bill from Raleigh" asking you to help support The Space Show in this year's annual campaign. Bill says it all and makes it very clear why its important to support and help The Space Show. You too can send in a supportive message which I will archive as a Space Show program just like this message from Bill from Raleigh. Read the details at www.thespaceshow.com for this date, Monday, 12-23-24. Don't forget, Merry Christmas, Happy Chanukah and Happy New Year to each of you. Dr. Space.

Tom Marotta was back with us to discuss the progress being made with his company, The Spaceport Company, regarding mobile launch platforms off shore. We talked about spaceports in general, the demand for them, the advantages with his off short ship based small launcher platform plus his growth and expansion plans. We talked launch competition, SpaceX and others. Tom responded to several email questions and a call from Fremont John posing multiple questions to our guest. Please read the full summary when it is available at www.thespaceshow.com for this date, Friday, Dec. 20, 2024. Also, please donate and support The Space Show during our campaign that runs through Dec. 31. We still need your donations so use PayPal, Zelle, or mail us a check to One Giant Leap Foundation. Remember we are a nonprofit so if you pay US federal taxes, you get a federal tax deduction for your gift. See the PayPal button in the upper right corner of our home page, www.thespaceshow.com. Thank you.

Join Lieutenant Commander Rebecca Frost, noted Space Show fan Admiral Kerry Jackson, Commander Robert Neal, and Ensign Tony Eccles as they continue their voyage through all things Star Trek! In this episode, we journey into season 6 of The Next Generation with these episodes: Starship Mine, Lessons, The Chase, and Frame of Mind   The Space Show Show and Geekshow vinyls! https://www.etsy.com/shop/PiemanGraphics

Hank Alewine is the accountant boldly going where no CPA has gone before! A professor at the University of Alabama in Huntsville, Hank isn't just teaching spreadsheets and balance sheets—he's pioneering space accounting (yes, that's a thing). In this episode, Hank chats about his career journey, from studying biology to becoming a CPA, and eventually inventing a course that tackles the financial frontier of the space economy. Hank explores fascinating topics like how future Martian colonies might handle taxes (spoiler: someone will definitely try to tax space transactions) and why lag times between Earth and Mars could make audits a real headache. He also explains how accountants are the ultimate storytellers, translating numbers into tales that help businesses—and even space agencies—thrive. If you've ever wondered how space exploration gets funded—or just want to geek out about Star Trek and space taxes—this episode is for you. Hank's unique perspective will leave you laughing, thinking, and maybe even reconsidering accounting as the coolest job in the universe.     About Hank Alewine Hank Alewine is a professor with a passion for numbers and NASA. Based in Huntsville, Alabama (aka Rocket City), Hank teaches managerial accounting and is breaking new ground with his space accounting course. He also organizes the Business of Space Conference, where academia and the space industry collide in the best way possible. When he's not teaching or exploring the cosmos through his research, Hank is busy chasing chickens and hanging out with his opinionated donkey Josephine on his family's hobby farm.   Hank and Beth mentioned Hank's appearance on The Space Show with host Dr. David M. Livingston.  Here is the link to that episode: https://www.thespaceshow.com/show/01-dec-2023/broadcast-4121-dr.-hank-alewine Want to learn more about Hank's work or the upcoming Business of Space Conference (February 23 - 25, 2025)? Check out the conference website at: https://www.uah.edu/opce/program-topics/business-of-space Or check out the University of Alabama in Huntsville at uah.edu/business  

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GOOD EVENING: The show begins in Russia as the Ukrainian incursion pushes on toward Kursk Oblast. More later. 1941 Moscow defense CBS EYE ON THE WORLD WITH JOHN BATCHELOR FIRST HOUR 9-915 1/2: UKRAINE: The incursion. Anatol Lieven, Quincy Institute. 915-930 2/2: UKRAINE: The incursion. Anatol Lieven, Quincy Institute. 930-945 #SCALAREPORT: Chip wars and Huawei. Chris Riegel CEO, Scala.com @Stratacache 945-1000 #VENEZUELA: The US hesitates to condemn. Mary Anastasia O'Grady, WSJ SECOND HOUR 10-1015 Northern Israel: Under constant attack. Lieutenant Colonel (Res.) Sarit Zehavi, Founder and president of Alma – a nonprofit and an independent research and education center specializing in Israel's security challenges on its northern border. Malcolm Hoenlein @Conf_of_pres @mhoenlein1 1015-1030 IRAN: Unknown weaponizing schedule. David Albright is an American physicist and a weapons expert who is the founder of the non-governmental Institute for Science and International Security (ISIS), its current president, and author of several books on the proliferation of atomic weapons. Malcolm Hoenlein @Conf_of_pres @mhoenlein1 1030-1045 #ISRAEL: Will the US counter-attack Iran or its proxies? Rear Admiral (Ret.) Mark Montgomery is the Senior Director at the Center on Cyber and Technology Innovation, leading efforts to enhance U.S. security and counter cyber threats. He also directs CSC 2.0, an initiative focused on implementing recommendations from the Cyberspace Solarium Commission, where he was the Executive Director. Malcolm Hoenlein @Conf_of_pres @mhoenlein1 1045-1100 #ISRAEL: The scale and pattern of the anti-Israel media: Ben-Dror Yemini is a senior journalist with the Hebrew daily Yediot Ahronot. He has conducted a lot of research on anti-Israeli propaganda. Malcolm Hoenlein @Conf_of_pres @mhoenlein1 THIRD HOUR 1100-1115 #TAIWAN: Can it mitigate the PLA attack? Cliff May, FDD 1115-1130 #PRC: Another twist at the Defense Ministry. Charles Burton, Sinopsis. 1130-1145 1/2: #HOTEL MARS: The postponed Mars Sample Return Mission & What is to be done? David Southwood, Imperial College. David Livingston, Space Show. 1145-1200 2/2: #HOTEL MARS: The postponed Mars Sample Return Mission & What is to be done? David Southwood, Imperial College. David Livingston, Space Show. FOURTH HOUR 12-1215 #MrMarket: US Industrial Policy of tariffs and subsidies means the voters pay more for lesser quality. Veronique de Rugy, Mercatus Center 1215-1230 #CANADA: Climate Change and Ottawa. Conrad Black, National Post. 1230-1245 #IRAN: The Pakistani national accused of planning assassinations at the direction of Tehran. Sadanand Dhume, WSJ, AEI 1245-100 am OCEANIA: Defending the Second Island Chain, Ronan Wordsworth, @GPFutures https://geopoliticalfutures.com/the-us-strengthens-the-second-island-chain/