Today In Space

In this episode, Alex shares his thoughts on the new Apollo 11 documentary. Have you seen it? What did you think? Alex shares the moments of that documentary that he is still stuck on days after watching it. New Documentary is available through iTunes, use this link and help support the podcast through the Affiliate Program. https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/movie/apollo-11-2019/id1461314381?mt=6&at=1010lStL Also help support the podcast by heading over to AG3D-printing.com to start 3D printing today and learn how to do it at home!

Alex shares his thoughts on SpaceX's latest successes and difficulties with Starlink, Crew Dragon, Falcon 9 Reusability, and Starship Testing. He continues his theory of balance in science by discussing why and how SpaceX may be doing too much and could run itself too thin. Our Audible Recommendation for this episode is 'Failure is not an Option' by Gene Kranz. Get your copy for free by going to audibletrial.com/todayinspace and start your free trial. The podcast is also supported by AG3D Printing - get started 3D printing today and follow us to learn more about it! www.ag3d-printing.com. We're on Instagram at AG3Dprinting https://www.floridatoday.com/story/tech/science/space/2019/05/24/spacex-cleaning-up-cape-canaveral-landing-zone-after-crew-dragon-explosion/1227473001/ https://www.engadget.com/2019/05/23/spacex-starlink-launch/ https://spacenews.com/spacex-begins-starship-hopper-testing/ https://twitter.com/ELGR3CO/status/1133015295650684929

In this episode, Alex reviews some of the top Space Science events of this year to break down where we are so far in this year of Space.  - India's Anti-Satellite Test - Israel attemped their first lunar landing with their Beresheet spacecraft - The recent Falcon Heavy Test and results of the mission - NASA plans to send the 1st Woman and Next Man to the surface of the moon in 5 years - The recent images from the M87 Supermassive Black Hole by the Event Horizon team (and Dr. Katie Bouman who created the algorithm used to help image the black hole). There's so much happening in the Space Science world, especially this year - hopefully this breakdown helps get you caught up. Enjoy! Don't forget you can get a free audiobook and trial of Audible by going to www.audibletrial.com/todayinspace!

In this episode, hangout with your Science Communicator Alex for the first commercial launch of SpaceX's Falcon Heavy. They attempted to land all three rockets, two side boosters and one center core, on land and at sea on the droneship 'Of Course I Still Love You". SpaceX also attempted to recover the two fairings for the first time, enabling more reusability of each part of the rocket, driving the cost to go to space dramatically! They launched the ArabSat 6A satellite that will provide for communication coverage for people in the Middle East and Africa. Launch Hangouts are just that - a hangout. We watch a launch, share some extra knowledge you won't get in the live broadcast, and you get to enjoy the reactions of space nerds! I can't wait to go see a launch LIVE and in-person. The most difficult thing about going to see a launch is you need to take a few days off of work just in case the launch gets delayed. From my research, it seems like you need 5 days to play it safe. This launch was delayed twice, and

Personal Log...Earth Date: March 12, 2019. After a few months away, Alex returns to explore a thought he has been obsessed with - balance. Balance in life, balance in work, balance in all things. But most importantly, how balance plays a part in science and engineering. Alex uses NASA and SpaceX as perfect examples to explain how each approach, science or engineering, can be used to solve problems. But he also dives into where the balance is off, and how the 'Launch America' program could bring balance back to the force to bring us an interplanetary future for the human race. This week's audiobook recommendation: 'The Dichotomy of Leadership' by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin

On this episode, Alex talks about entering Year 5 of the Today In Space podcast and looks at how both he and the podcast have evolved since the beginning, as well as plans for what the focus of the podcast will be moving forward in 2019. Alex also previews the planned missions for 2019. These missions are coming up in the new year, and you can preview a whole year of spaceflight in this 10 minute breakdown. 2019 Missions: New Horizons Flyby of Ultima Thule, OSIRIS-REx at Asteroid Bennu, Hayabusa-2 at Asteroid Ryugu, Mars INSIGHT, Boeing CST-100 Starliner, SpaceX Dragon 2, Commercial Crew Program, Virgin Galactic's first space flight, Blue Origin's first crewed flight Finally, Alex discusses the momentum of all-things-space as we enter 2019. The things to look out for are a Space Economy, a Space Culture, and Space Exploration. Here's to a fantastic future! Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts and Youtube - Spread Love and Spread Science! Happy New Year! Here's to another orbit around the Sun in 2019 This episod

In this episode of Orbital News, we review the recent (Sept 17, 2018) SpaceX announcement of the first person and to purchase a BFR orbital trip around the Moon. We’ll overview some key aspects of the mission, including a project called #dearMoon. SOURCES: https://dearmoon.earth/ #dearMoon video: https://youtu.be/x_TpmSram2g Full SpaceX Webcast announcement: https://youtu.be/zu7WJD8vpAQ For more on the BFR, #dearMoon, and making life interplanetary: https://www.spacex.com/mars This episode is sponsored by Audible! Get your first free audiobook and free trial by heading over to audibletrial.com/todayinspace to get started today.

In this episode, we had an interview with Brian Stofiel of Stofiel Aerospace - an aerospace company looking to revolutionize how business can enter the space industry with their 3D printed rocket technology. In part 2 Brian and Alex discuss some space topics, including: The ISS leak caused by a hole in a docked spacecraft Space Force and the possibilities of Space War Our near sci-fi future Generalists VS. Specialists in New Space The effect of 'on-demand' access to space AND MORE! These 'People of Science' episodes will be interviews with the human beings who are involved in all walks of science. We're looking to connect the logic of science with the passion of the people doing it, in the hopes it may influence the next great scientist. If you have a suggestion for our next guest please email us at todayinspacepodcast@gmail.com Get your first free audiobook and month trial from Audible! Head over to audibletrial.com/todayinspace to get started today

In this episode, we had an interview with Brian Stofiel of Stofiel Aerospace - an aerospace company looking to revolutionize how business can enter the space industry with their 3D printed rocket technology. In part 1 we learn about what Stofiel Aerospace is up to right now, what they goals are for the next 2 years, as well as a deeper look into why and how Stofiel Aerospace can change the space industry very quickly.  These 'People of Science' episodes will be interviews with the human beings who are involved in all walks of science. We're looking to connect the logic of science with the passion of the people doing it, in the hopes it may influence the next great scientist. If you have a suggestion for our next guest please email us at todayinspacepodcast@gmail.com Get your first free audiobook and month trial from Audible! Head over to audibletrial.com/todayinspace to get started today

The Parker Solar Probe launched aboard a ULA Delta IV Heavy rocket to 'touch' the Sun on August 12th, 2018. During it's mission (until 2025) the solar probe will orbit closer to the Sun than any other spacecraft. In this episode of Orbital News, Alex breaks down the launch, mission details, and share his take on why this mission is important, and what mysteries it may unlock about our Sun, solar wind, and space weather.  Get your first free audiobook and free trial of audible by going to audibletrial.com/todayinspace RESOURCES: http://parkersolarprobe.jhuapl.edu/Multimedia/Videos.php#Mission-Videos https://svs.gsfc.nasa.gov/12992 https://svs.gsfc.nasa.gov/4671 https://svs.gsfc.nasa.gov/4672 https://svs.gsfc.nasa.gov/4673 https://astro.uchicago.edu/people/eugene-n-parker.php https://www.nasa.gov/content/goddard/parker-solar-probe https://svs.gsfc.nasa.gov/4653 Tori Bruno Tweet Infographic  https://twitter.com/torybruno/status/1026951855086039040  

In this episode, Alex shares his thoughts on whether or not the creation of a 'Space Force' is necessary. Alex also challenges the idea that space should be looked at as only a war-fighting domain. He also shares his thoughts on the evolution and changes in his personal life, with the podcast, and more! Get your first free audiobook and free trial of audible by going to audibletrial.com/todayinspace RESOURCE LINKS: (VIDEO) Vice President Pence's speech on 'space force' plans https://www.cnbc.com/video/2018/08/09/vp-mike-pence-white-house-space-force-military-national-security-defense.html (TRANSCRIPT) Vice President Pence's speech on 'space force' plans https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefings-statements/remarks-vice-president-pence-future-u-s-military-space/ (DoD) Space Force to become 6th branch of the military https://www.defense.gov/News/Article/Article/1598071/space-force-to-become-sixth-branch-of-armed-forces/ (DoD) Final Report on Organizational and Management Structure for the National Security Space

The European Space Agency has found evidence of liquid water in a lake underneath the surface near the southern pole of Mars. But what does that mean for future spaceflight? Why does it matter and why should we care about it? Alex does his best to answer these questions and discuss this historic discovery.  You can get your free audiobook and free trial of Audible by going to audibletrial.com/todayinspace Spread love, and spread science! Source Links: https://www.cnn.com/2018/07/25/world/mars-subsurface-water-lake-evidence/index.html?no-st=1532823786 http://www.sciencemag.org/news/2018/07/liquid-water-spied-deep-below-polar-ice-cap-mars https://www.esa.int/Our_Activities/Space_Science/Mars_Express/Mars_Express_detects_liquid_water_hidden_under_planet_s_south_pole http://sci.esa.int/mars-express/51824-4-probing-the-polar-regions/

Alex covers the latest discoveries in our solar system during the hunt for Planet 9. The latest discoveries include: 'A new Kuiper Belt object found who's strange inclined orbit can only be explained by the existence of Planet 9' and '12 New Moons found orbiting one of the largest planets in our Solar System' Get refreshed and learn more about Planet 9, the Kuiper Belt, Pluto and more! Subscribe to the podcast on Youtube, ApplePodcasts, or your favorite podcast player to help us grow and so you know when a new episode comes out.  We'd also appreciate any constructive feedback! Always looking to improve so please let us know. TODAYINSPACE.NET You can listen to our science song "Pluto, the Misunderstood." here: iTunes(Buy): https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/pluto-the-misunderstood/1018933124?i=1018933132 Spotify(Stream):https://open.spotify.com/album/6oidU1jnYiwJCP4sN27gwg Soundcloud(Stream): https://soundcloud.com/3lgr3co/pluto-the-misunderstood-two-year-flyby-anniversary-remix  SOURCE LINKS:A New World’s E

In this episode, Alex shares his thoughts (as an engineer) on the daring rescue in Thailand of the Wild Boar soccer team and their coach. He also shares some info on how Elon Musk developed two backup solutions for the Thai Navy Seals in the event that it was not possible to save the kids and their coach. The big question for this week was: "Why are people hating on Elon Musk, a wealthy and influential person, who is doing what he can with what he has?" Please let us know what you think by leaving your thoughts in the comments below, or by emailing us at todayinspacepodcast@gmail.com TODAYINSPACE.NET SPACE LINKS: https://gizmodo.com/elon-musks-mini-sub-not-practical-for-thai-cave-accordi-1827471958   http://www.businessinsider.com/elon-musk-said-hell-pay-to-fix-the-water-in-flint-homes-2018-7   https://www.wired.com/story/elon-musk-thailand-cave-boys-rescue-engineering/   https://www.inverse.com/article/45511-tesla-solar-elon-musk-reveals-the-staggering-scale-of-puerto-rico-projects   https://www.goog

In this episode of Orbital News, Alex shares the story of the Opportunity rover that is attempting to survive yet another massive dust storm in it's 15 years on the Red Planet. We cover info on the storm itself and the concerns for Opportunity as it waits in low power until the storm subsides to charge it's batteries and survive the cold temperatures that probably put it's twin, Spirit, offline. Learn about the amazing martian versatile rover and the most severe optical dust storm ever observed on the planet by robotic human emissaries.  Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or here on Youtube to help us grow so you know when a new episode comes out! We'd also appreciate any constructive feedback! Always looking to improve so please let us know. TODAYINSPACE.NET Links to sources: - https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/news/news.php?feature=7155 - http://www.spaceflightinsider.com/spa... - https://mars.nasa.gov/multimedia/imag... - https://mars.nasa.gov/weather/storm-w... - https://www.nasa.gov/feature/goddard/..

Recently, there has been a lot of talk about a 'Space Force'. But there are also new Space Policy Directives for NASA moving forward. In order to talk about these issues, given the state of US politics and news, we turned to science for a way to share the facts and help you come to your own conclusion. We set up a thought experiment where we asked what effect a Space Force and the new Space Policy Directives for NASA would have on the space industry? To be scientific, first Alex shares his biases, then goes over the facts (links below), a brief history of NASA politics for context, and then we lay out some possible pros and cons. Then, the thought experiment begins - what do you think about the new NASA Space Policy Directives? What do you honestly think about a Space Force? With some facts, some history, and some pros and cons - you'll be equipped to have your own opinion, and we hope you do in the comments! By using a thought experiment, we're trying to discuss politics and science in a smarter way. We'll

We had the opportunity to interview Brian Stofiel of Stofiel Aerospace who with his daughter are launching 3D printed rockets and making space more accessible to everyone. Brian stated that with their launch system, if you came to them wanting to launch on Monday, then they could have your payload in orbit by Friday. We touched on so many different topics, including industry bias, the need and challenges of rapid launching giving everyone access to space, creating a generational program to help future asteroid mining, starting and running a business with your daughter, and the possibilities of what's to come when we expand into the infinite expanse of the universe. Buckle up, and get ready to, as Stofiel Aerospace says, fly high and burn hard! For more information on Stofiel Aerospace go to: https://stofiel.space/ You can start your free trial and get your first audiobook for free by going to: audibletrial.com/todayinspace This week's recommendation is "Failure is not an Option" by Gene Kranz Don't forget to

Alex shares his thoughts on the effects the Sun has on the Earth, as well as any Star. What kind of effects, other than temperature can a star have on it's orbiting bodies? He also discusses that even in science, there can be resistance to change by some.  This week's influence came from listening to episode #1124 of the Joe Rogan Experience with special guest Robert Schoch. A great listen and a recommended listen or watch. You can find Robert Schoch's work at www.robertschoch.com

In this episode, Alex and special guest John take on Automation, AI, and Driverless Cars to question when technological improvement goes too far. At what point do you say - "That's Too Far!"? We challenged ourselves to think about the future and what possible outcomes could happen with all kinds of automation. Although the future will be more different than we can imagine, thinking ahead can better prepare us for certain things to come. Today in Space is about all things space - that includes the future. We hope you enjoy this episode! If you have any ideas for future "That's Too Far!" segments let us know in the comments below! SPACE LINKS: https://www.theinformation.com/articles/uber-finds-deadly-accident-likely-caused-by-software-set-to-ignore-objects-on-road?jwt=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJzdWIiOiJqLnBpZ25hdGFyb0BuZXdzd2Vla2dyb3VwLmNvbSIsImV4cCI6MTU1NzI2OTkxMywibiI6Ikd1ZXN0Iiwic2NvcGUiOlsic2hhcmUiXX0.f8bV8plAsXHhNLj0wUYjMXSj4G7liqGgMvxT6TJkOSg&unlock=e71cb47e7e488708 http://www.newsweek.com/self-driving

The Today In Space podcast went to the March for Science in Boston this year, a year after their first M4S. Alex and Sara sit down to recap and share their thoughts. They share interviews with Dan, Doug, Dolly, and Anthony speaking about what got them into science and why science is so important to all of us. We even share a clip of Massachusetts Senator Marc Pacheco speaking to the March for Science about climate change policy based on scientific research. This episode marks ONE YEAR ON YOUTUBE for Today In Space! Audible Recommendation: Enlightenment Now, by Steven Pinker Start your free trial and get this audiobook free at audibletrial.com/todayinspace Space Merch T-Shirts available for $18/ea at todayinspace.threadless.com TODAYINSPACE.NET Spread Love and Spread Science