Today In Space

We had a LIVE Launch Hangout for the Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover from Cape Canaveral in Florida from the comfort of the podcast studio. A beautiful day to launch to the Red Planet, and both NASA and ULA had nominal launch. Big shoutout to everyone involved in changing the game plan of preparing a rover to go into space, and still be able to succeed - even with a coronavirus outbreak.  You can watch the full NASATV broadcast here - lots of good info (and interviews!) https://youtu.be/JIB3JbIIbPU Thanks everyone who joined in on chat! Great hearing from you - and thanks for the questions! More on the Galileo Rocket project next week! We're making progress!

It was a busy week in space this week! Lots to talk about - China is off to Mars with it's first rover, SpaceX successfully achieved another level of reusability capabilities, the return date for Demo-2 and Astronauts Bob & Doug is official (and soon!). And we have a progress update on our Galileo rocket project after our first design session. Next one is this coming Sunday - follow us on facebook at Today In Space Podcast to get an update when we do. Join us! I also decided to expand on a previous idea from the podcast, the scientific ladder of ideas. The same way that scientific ideas go from a hypothesis to a theory can also help us get better at filtering through the bullshit information in our daily lives. It's helped me, and if it helps even one other person - it's worth sharing! Have a good week - be well! SpaceX Double Fairing Recovery: https://techcrunch.com/2020/07/20/spacex-successfully-launches-anasis-ii-satellite-and-breaks-booster-turnaround-record/ Plaque onboard Perseverance https://

This week we're covering the Perseverance Rover aka Mars 2020 Rover mission. Learn more about this incredible feat of engineering, including when it's expected to launch, some of the challenges the team has faced, and of course the science we're expected to see if and when this mission is successful. I compiled all my favorite facts and information on WHY this mission is important. It's primed to blow us all away when it gets to the surface of the Red Planet - and we wish NASA and the United Launch Alliance luck launching on time under these pandemic conditions. They've worked hard to get us to this point! Good luck! Launch Window: https://mars.nasa.gov/mars2020/timeline/launch/launch-windows/ NASA team video on Perseverance mission (lots of great information): https://youtu.be/yIWyFX0uxoc NASA Fact Sheet - Perseverance Rover: https://mars.nasa.gov/files/mars2020/Mars2020_Fact_Sheet.pdf Mars Sample Mission Return Overview (NASA): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0PVjj0PEPMA Antonio Paris research on Martian L

This week has been crazy and busy - not only with all that's happening in the Space Industry, but in each of our lives. So I sat down and shared my thoughts on some of the things we've got going on and what we're following in Space.  First - an update on the Rocket Project 2020! Voting is underway for us to name our first 3D printed model rocket. Head over to our instagram page @todayinspacepod to vote! We also take out some of our model rockets we'll be launching and comparing our rocket to. Second - we have to talk about mind and body balance. It's more important now than ever. I share what I've been up to - and a space movie for you in case you need an escape! Spaceship Earth on Netflix! All about Biosphere2 - which brings up a potential flaw in the idea of humans living on other planets. A cautionary tale for sure. Third, preliminary news that the Europa Clipper mission, to explore the subsurface ocean of one of Jupiters most unique moons gets surprising launch flexibility thanks to Congress actually wor

This episode is a recap of the live Launch Hangout for the SpaceX launch of GPSIII-SV03 mission for the Space Force. It was the first mission that SpaceX has done for the new branch of the military, as the Space Force is starting to take over some of the responsibilities of the Air Force during this transition period.  As we found out during the launch, GPSIII-SV03 was dedicated to the memory of Col. Thomas G Falzarano, who unexpectedly passed away in May. We close this episode listening to part of the video made by Air and Space Force members close to the late Col. Falzarano. Its a reminder that going to space is never a single individual or a robotic rover - it takes village of dedicated people.  Enjoy and be well - until next week, spread love and spread science.

It's finally summer - which means our Model Rocket Project is starting! We're designing a 3D printed rocket - and we want you to be involved! Using our 3D printing lab AG3D we're going to be making our own model rockets and you get to be involved in almost every step in the process.  I'm super excited about the project and even more excited that the idea came from one of our listeners! (Thanks Steve). I'm doing a little research and will be introducing ways for you to engage and be a part of the process. Feel free to reach out to us on social (@todayinspacepod) or by email (todayinspacepodcast@gmail.com) In the meantime, I want to learn from you! Anyone out there already make their own model rockets before? What was your favorite part? Design? What was the biggest challenge you faced? Very excited to get started and to have you a part of this rocket project. HERE WE GO! Let's learn together! Have a great week! Be well  SpaceX Starship SN5 getting ready in Boca Chica, Texas (NASA Spaceflight Stream 6/24/2020

SpaceX was able to change the space world by launching American Astronauts Bob & Doug with the Demo 2 launch. It took 10 years and lots of hard work.   I quit a pack a day cigarette addiction after 7 tries to ‘quit’, and 5 years of replacing the habit and rewiring my brain with podcasting and 3dprinting.   How long will it take us to make real change in the world? What can we do to be in this for the ‘long haul’? How does addiction relate to changing the world? Well, I relate the only way I can, with my own experiences.   Hope you enjoy the rant of an episode. Thanks for listening and being a part of this space science podcast!

This week I had the honor of having Josh Lynch (@JMYSTIC) on the podcast. Josh and I met when we both worked in tech retail and always connected on content creation and having an online presence. He's currently finishing up his Computer Science Engineering degree and continues his online brand JMYSTIC with his streaming, various youtube channels, social media, and interacting with the community he's built online. As an admirer of everyone building their own legacy, I've been wanting to talk to him about the journey and challenges of building a brand online. Josh is not only an engineer, but he uses his knowledge of the technical and combines it with the artistic to put out some great content. I enjoy watching his stuff whenever it comes up on my feed. There are some video games I know only from watching him play them.  Josh recently put out this reaction video on one of his new channels, and he had an incredible message from his perspective as a young black man in America. We discussed the murder of George Fl

Welcome to another installment of the People of Science where we breakdown the common misconception of what someone in science is like. This week our honored guest is Wayne Neumaier, who by day is a rocket scientist for Dynetics (one of the three companies chosen for NASA's lunar landing program).   By night, he is a prop builder, costume maker, and robot fabricator. You may know his a7lprops work from his operational BB8 droid, Kylo Ren cosplay or Jim Lovell Apollo Space Suit. (Don't forget the Mark Watney one either!) It was a lot of fun to talk with Wayne, learn more about his path to becoming a rocket scientist and maker of all things awesomely nerdy. As you can tell by the length of this episode we had a good time - and we could have talked for another 3 hours! We'll have to save that for next time - but for now, enjoy! Make sure to follow Wayne @a7lprops on instagram!   Mighty Eagle: https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/lunarquest/robotic/12-085.html   2StoryProps Blog: 2StoryProps.Blogspot.com http:

BONUS EPISODE!  We went live on Facebook on Saturday May 30th for the #LaunchAmerica Demo2 launch. We did our launch hangout while Astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken launched aboard a Falcon9 and Crew Dragon Spacecraft to the International Space Station.  This episode is for anyone who might have missed the launch - we had lots to talk about and shared some things we learned in this process. ENJOY!

May 27th was the attempted launch of the SpaceX Crew Dragon mission Demo-2 to launch American Astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken to the International Space Station. This is the first launch for #LaunchAmerica - The return of America's ability to launch their own astronauts on US soil for the first time since the Space Shuttle last flew for STS-135 in 2011.  It was scrubbed due to weather and an instantaneous launch window. The next launch attempt is this Saturday, May 30th, 2020 @ 3:22 PM EDT. We went live on our Facebook Page /TodayInSpacepodcast for the launch - we'll do the same on Saturday. If you want to learn more about the launch (and hangout) this is GREAT intro to the mission and the spacecraft. Best of luck to the SpaceX and NASA teams on the next attempt to send our Astronauts into Space!

IT'S EPISODE 200! Alex shares his thoughts on this milestone, and where space has come from the start of the podcast. There's also A LOT happening right now, with SpaceX Starship 150m this week possibly and Demo-2 for Launch America. The return of human spaceflight for the US.  Juleah Kaliski is our honored guest for the 200th episode and our segment for People of Science. She is an Amateur Astronomer, Artist, Graphic Designer, making fashionable tees for the modern astronomer, gamer, and space nerd. We connect on struggles with discovering our learning styles, self-confidence, and how important the Arts and Science are to each other. Of course, we also chat about her favorite things to come in our space future! Honored to have our first member of the Space Pants Squad, never-mind one of the founding members of our online space community.

This week we had the pleasure of having Elena Salazar on the podcast to catch up after we met at the SpaceX Launch of CRS-19 NASA Social and to share some pro tips on working from home. Since COVID-19 has disrupted all of our lives (potentially forever), WFH is now actually a thing. Elena's been doing it for 6 years and has some GREAT advice for all of us to make the most of it. Elena is a Digital Marketer for VMware and someone who follows her passion wherever they may lead - whether that means a NASA social with a bunch of space nerds or changing careers when its right! Another of the great people that were assembled for that incredible launch day in December of 2019.  The podcast leads with some really important Space events coming up in May - it's all happening so quickly! Two launches this weekend, Demo-2 the week after followed by the show 'Space Force' premiering on Netflix! Be well, be safe, spread love and spread science!

This week I share my thoughts on how a scientific mindset can be used to fight the fear of the unknown. In these current times, its tough to get any solid information about a topic. Even the experts haven't had enough time to really figure out what's going on. Which means we have to settle for 'good enough'. But we can have standards.  Today, I bring back the concept of the scientific ladder of ideas to showcase how science values different types of ideas. The rungs of the ladder start from Hypothesis, to Theory, all the way to Law. I use current events to show how a scientific mindset can help us quell the fear of the unknown so we can focus on what's important and in front of us today.  Wishing you all the best in these strange times. Hang in there! We're here for you. Follow along on our adventure to donate PPE to those in need that we're 3D printing here in our lab. We also have some cool space gear we're making here in the 3D printing lab - make sure to share with your space friends and help support us

Welcome to another installment of the People of Science where we breakdown the common misconception of what someone in science is like. This week our honored guest is Zac Hall, lead editor of 9to5mac.com and writing for his new website SpaceExplored.com We originally met at the NASA Social event for the SpaceX CRS-19 mission in December of 2019. Zac discussed his path into space from a distant interest to a full blown lifestyle after experiencing his first rocket launch (like myself) at the NASA Social event in December 2019 for the SpaceX CRS-19 launch. He attended the State of NASA social, met Administrator Jim Bridenstein, saw the SLS Core Stage on the test stand, and then watched CRS-20 and Starlink 6 launch in person. - I think he's got the space-bug!  Zac and I could have talked about space for another 2 or three hours, and we will be talking again around the May 27 Crew Launch from Kennedy Space Center. But we close out this episode discussing where NASA history and future, as well as some thought tow

Welcome to another installment of the People of Science where we breakdown the common misconception of what someone in science is like. This week we were honored to have Georgia, a soon-to-be 3 time intern at NASA and cosplayer. We originally met at the NASA Social event for the SpaceX CRS-19 mission in December of 2019. Georgia shared her science background growing up, which led her to eventually interning at NASA twice, and was recently accepted for her third! (CONGRATS!). She graciously shares her tips for getting an internship at NASA, her official four-pronged approach (make sure to listen! It's great advice) Then we discuss her passion outside of science - cosplay. Georgia explains what got her into it and how she makes her own armor and weapons to make her cosplay a reality! You can follow along on instagram @wezrez and @wezrezcosplay on twitter and youtube! https://www.instagram.com/wezrez https://twitter.com/wezrezcosplay https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8exjiuX9LK-zJLbqmLnb7Q

Welcome to another installment of the People of Science where we breakdown the common misconception of what someone in science is like. This time, we have a very special guest - Ozan Varol, the author of the new book 'Think like a Rocket Scientist', available right now on Amazon and wherever else you can find books (rocketsciencebook.com to make it easy for you to find everywhere) Ozan draws from the most important lessons he learned from his previous profession as a rocket scientist and comes up with a unique playbook for all workplaces. I personally had an amazing time talking with him, as I found so many parallels with him based on his experience as a person of science. I HIGHLY recommend you listen to this episode, and of course, read his book.  There are so many lessons that Ozan does a great job of expressing in our interview and in the book. If you are a fan of this podcast you WILL be a fan of this book. It's also an easy read - which is saying something considering its a book about how to think lik

We're discussing the Balance this week and having to taste our own medicine when it comes to how science and reality work. There's been a lot of talk on this podcast of the balance between theory and practice - specifically NASA and SpaceX. How their varying approaches can be wildy different...but can complement each other perfectly for the future of human space travel. This past month in response to 3D printing against coronavirus - we had to experience that dynamic first-hand. I had to personally draw the line of where perfection goes too far and when 'good enough' is in fact, good enough. We've been in the search for the best (and wanted) option for our heroes on the front lines of this pandemic. There's such a massive influx of people who want to help 3D print masks & faceshields and so little progress in finding the 'perfect' solution. It's tough - no one wants to give a solution that doesn't help people. But, people need a solution - fast. Supplies are low, healthcare is stretched thin, and the sci

I've got a few thoughts to share this week on how a 9 month trip to Mars would compare to our current pandemic lockdown situation. There are some similarities and alot of differences. But I've seen a lot of my fellow space peeps talking about the comparison, so let's think it out!  What would you rather do - A 9 month trip to Mars or a never-ending date for coronavirus lockdown?  And if you did do a trip to Mars - what would be your ESSENTIAL need for the trip? What about your lockdown has taught you about what's needed to keep you sane and productive on that brutal 9 month trip? We'd love to know! email: todayinspacepodcast@gmail.com facebook: Today In Space Podcast page instagram: @todayinspacepod & @ag3dprinting tiktok: @todayinspace Check out how we're using 3D printing to help against the coronavirus and provide PPE to our local community heroes on the front lines. Follow @ag3dprinting on instagram or click here to see our updated blog post and see how you can help

Welcome to our segment called 'People of Science' where we breakdown the common misconception of what someone in 'science' is like. This time we're going into science-fiction, which plays a MAJOR role in telling the story of science to the masses. It's also a huge factor in why so many people get into science. I know it was for me... This week it was an honor to have Mick from theSceneSnobs.com on the show to discuss his passion for space and science fiction. We talked about his origins on what got him into podcasting, and of course we dove DEEP into sci-fi classics like Star Trek, Star Wars, and our thoughts on the new 'Picard' series that just wrapped up Season 1. FYI there are a lot of spoilers in the second half of this episode, but it was a great talk and I hope you enjoy! In life we make connections with people (more so in a life without pandemic) and I am very happy that I met Mary the Mommy on the NASAsocial trip for CRS-19. Which also lead to me meeting and talking to Mick. While quarantine and cor