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| Space Armor, Solar Wings, and Hypersonics with Composites | Atomic-6 Founder Trevor Smith | 02 Oct 2025 | 01:00:35 | |
Trevor Smith, Founder and CEO of Atomic-6, shares his origin story and journey from a commercial real estate broker to leading a company specializing in near-theoretical high-performance composites. Some of Atomic-6's innovations include: Trevor also shares on the importance of incentive alignment and 'delusional optimism' in order to succeed and lead in entrepreneurship. Learn more about Atomic-6 in this episode and make sure to check out their website for more: https://www.atomic-6.com/ Timestamps: We'd like to thank our sponsors: AG3D Printing (go to ag3d-printing.com to learn more & start 3D printing today!) Today In Space Merch: James Webb Space Telescope Model (3DPrinted) https://ag3dprinting.etsy.com/listing/1839142903 SpaceX Starship-Inspired Rocket Pen (3DPrinted) https://ag3dprinting.etsy.com/listing/1602850640 Blue Origin New Glenn-inspired Rocket Pen (3DPrinted) https://ag3dprinting.etsy.com/listing/1859644348 Support the podcast: • Buy a 3D printed gift from our shop - ag3dprinting.etsy.com | |||
| Talking Space, Storytelling, and Humanity | A Conversation w/ 'The Complete Book of Spacecraft' Creators | 22 Sep 2025 | 01:07:53 | |
On this episode of Today In Space, we are honored to have the creators of "The Complete Book of Spacecraft" 2nd Edition on the podcast to discuss deeply about space, storytelling, and humanity in the 3rd Age of Spaceflight! We begin learning about each creator's origin story, Michael H. Gorn, Giuseppe De Chiara, Davide Sivolella - all who are active within the space industry in their own way. We then dive into storytelling, the 3 Ages of Space, Human Spaceflight, and their thoughts on the Space Conundrum. If you are massive space fan this book & the podcast episode are for YOU! And like any space-nerd podcast, we also debate the current state of space exploration, the evolving definition of an Astronaut, the duality of Civilian/Private & Military Space Programs, including NASA's decline, China's progress, and SpaceX's dominance. Thankfully, we close with a little optimism for the future, the importance of teamwork in space (and on earth), and hope for humanity after we've had a hell of a year so far in 2025. So buckle up - and let's dive in! Thanks for joining us Here's to building a fantastic future for all of us, Alex G. Orphanos Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction & Origin Stories (Giuseppe, Michael, and Davide) We'd like to thank our sponsors: Today In Space Merch: SpaceX Starship-Inspired Rocket Pen (3DPrinted) https://ag3dprinting.etsy.com/listing/1602850640 Blue Origin New Glenn-inspired Rocket Pen (3DPrinted) https://ag3dprinting.etsy.com/listing/1859644348 Support the podcast: #spacecraft #aerospace #engineering #spacehistory #spaceexploration #NASA #Space #militaryspace #civilianspace #spaceconundrum #spaceindustry #space #spacetechnology #spacepolicy #SpaceX #Artemis #Moon #Mars | |||
| Space Health, Astronauts, and the Near-Space Future with Dr. Saralyn Mark, CEO & President of SolaMed Solutions, LLC. | 27 May 2025 | 00:49:11 | |
Welcome to Today In Space podcast - and another People of Space segment. This week we have an expert in space medicine & health. As we enter an age where more and more humans go into space, to the moon, mars, and beyond - and even just in zero g - a better understanding about the wide spectrum of humans in space environments is needed. And that's why I'm excited to introduce Dr Saralyn Mark expert in space medicine, women's health, endocrinology, and geriatrics. As President and CEO of SolaMed Solutions, LLC and its space subsidiary, she advises organizations and agencies including NASA, HHS, and the White House on health and space-related policies and programs. Dr. Mark is also President of iGIANT®, the only nonprofit accelerating gendered innovation/precision design in the world. Join us as we dive into Space Health with Dr. Mark and talk about the past, present, and future of human health & spaceflight! Learn more about SolaMed Solutions, LLC here: solamedsolutions.com Timestamps: Here's to building a fantastic future - and continued progress in Space (and humanity)! Spread Love, Spread Science We'd like to thank our sponsors: AG3D Printing (ag3d-printing.com to learn more & start 3D printing today!) Today In Space Merch: Support the podcast: #SpaceMedicine #SpaceHealth #SpaceExploration #SpaceMedicine #SpaceHealth #HumansInSpace #TodayInSpace #SpaceResearch #Astrobiology #ZeroGravity #MoonMission #MarsExploration | |||
| SpaceX Starship dearMoon crew chosen! | What is the dearMoon Project | Why did STEM community get triggered??! | 23 Dec 2022 | 00:48:32 | |
On this episode, we take some time to discuss the annoucement surround dearMoon as we now know the crew selection! These are exciting times for the abundant opportunities for civilians to go to Space. These are also dark and complex times, and some of the online STEM community offered criticism and comparisons to Mars One. To me, summoning the Mars One mission is like awarding someone the Darwin Award - for extreme cases only, and not to be given out lightly. Let's crack down this confusingly human response by discussing WHAT the dearMoon mission is and WHY its happening. We'll then discuss WHO the lucky chosen 8 were to join Yusaku Maezawa around the Moon and back. And we will close with our collectiong of criticism, outrageous and justified. I will even share my thoughts on how I felt hearing that 8 people (one of which being a famous space content creator) are officially going to the moon! This is a great mission and these 9 crew members will have the journey of a lifetime! Our mission is to spread love and spread science - and that's where this podcast comes from! Let's be the best version of ourselves and fight through the challenges together - there is enough room in the universe for all of us. Much love to each and every one of you! Happy Holidays - Merry Christmas, Happy Hannukah, and live long and prosper https://dearmoon.earth/ We'd like to thank our sponsors: | |||
| Artemis 1 Skips back to Earth, iSpace Lunar Lander launches on Falcon9, and thoughts on SpaceX's Starshield | 16 Dec 2022 | 00:39:11 | |
On this episode. we are recording this on December 13th, 2022 on planet Earth as Artemis 1 has successfully returned to Earth after a 1.4 million mile journey. - We have to discuss the newly attempted skip reentry done by Orion, and why it might be valuable for humans on Artemis 2. - The first potential privately funded mission to land on the moon just launched on a Falcon 9 this part week. - And I'd like to share my thoughts on SpaceX's latest Starlink application - The Starshield, which sounds like something out of a Marvel movie. A tool for the US Military for global surveillance. And it's up on SpaceX's website right now! Artemis splashdown on Earth On December 11th, the day NASA returned the Orion Capsule from the Moon for the first time in half a century - in 1972, the final mission to the moon, Apollo 17, had just landed human beings for the last time since. iSpace - 1st commercial lunar lander ever? SpaceX's Starshield - a National Defense Starlink variant. Good? Bad? Neutral? SpaceX's Starshield @todayinspacepod on Instagram/Twitter Have a great week! Support the podcast: • Get 10% OFF at Estes Rockets (no engines/sails) with the promo code IN_ALEX | |||
| NASA Artemis 1 returning to Earth after 10 days around the Moon | 2023 planning: Tips & Challenges | 09 Dec 2022 | 00:51:21 | |
Welcome to Today In Space the all things space podcast. I am your space science podcast host from the East coast Alex G Orphanos. We are recording this from Planet Earth as Artemis 1 travels the Moon, the date is December 5, 2022. Here's what we're talking about this week: @todayinspacepod on Instagram/Twitter Have a great week! Support the podcast: • Get 10% OFF at Estes Rockets (no engines/sails) with the promo code IN_ALEX https://www.flickr.com/photos/nasa2explore/52530824918/ Flight day 20 - https://blogs.nasa.gov/artemis/2022/12/05/artemis-i-flight-day-20-orion-conducts-return-powered-flyby/ 0:14 On today's episode of Today in Space... 3:44 Orion surpassed Apollo 13's record for farthest distance from earth by a human-rated spacecraft 7:20 What's different about the Artemis mission? 12:39 The importance (and overimportance) of having flight heritage on components in space 18:29 Sponsor Spotlight: Manscaped. 24:09 Today's space industry has changed. 26:34 What type of precautions are these Lunar landing sites going to be given so that they are left undisturbed? 32:00 NASA's first human-rated moon mission is coming back to earth. 38:37 What were the things about the mission that really excited you the most? Were there any images that really blew you away? 44:12 New Year's Prep: 2023 - How I plan for the chaos to be more present in life | |||
| NASA Artemis 1 around the Moon | Space Walk & Talk, Astronaut gloves & Stress Brains | 23 Nov 2022 | 00:35:44 | |
On this weeks episode we are celebrating Thanksgiving and all of our thanks for this year in 2022. There's a lot to be thankful for - from the successful Artemis 1 mission underway to the influx of space progress we have with private and public companies. We can now look up the moon and KNOW we're involved in moon missions!! We also share how our Wasp EVA in our new Bee suit to deal with the invasion of the alien wasps (check out our Halloween episode) helped us gain insights on two aspects of human space walks - astronaut gloves & how planning for EVAs is ESSENTIAL because we are just humans. Stress brains are dumb brains. Once I was in that bed room my brain went blank. Glad we had a plan ahead of time lol I also share what I'm thankful for, especially everyone supporting the podcast in their own way. Thanks for all your support - here's to building a fantastic future!
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| NASA's Artemis 1 after Hurricane Nicole, SpaceX Polaris Program Science & Research, and GIVEAWAY results! | 14 Nov 2022 | 00:28:55 | |
On this episode we are catching up on some Space News:
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| SpaceX's Falcon 9 | A Revolutionary Rocket for the Future! | Estes Rockets Falcon 9 Model GIVEAWAY! | 06 Nov 2022 | 00:42:41 | |
On this episode we dedicate an ENTIRE episode to the Falcon 9 - a rocket that in many ways has changed the future of humanity! We discuss why the rockets ENABLE access to space, and what the world was and might be without the Falcon 9. From reusability to lower $$/kg to orbit, SpaceX's workhorse launch system has done many things in it's young life, with its 178 launches and only 32 boosters to date! The Falcon 9 has even changed the course of America's space program and is paving the way to interplanetary life for humanity! We are also excited to announce our partnership with Estes Rockets to GIVEAWAY their NEW SpaceX licensed model rocket (1:100 scale) - YOU could win, by going to our Instagram page and 1) liking the post and 2) following both @todayinspacepod and @estesrockets. Look for multiple chances to enter for the random drawing sometime early next week! Good luck - and thank you to Estes Rockets for partnering with us and offering one of their beautiful Falcon 9's to make this happen! @todayinspacepod on Instagram/Twitter Have a great week! Support the podcast: • Get 10% OFF at Estes Rockets (no engines/sails) with the promo code IN_ALEX Early days at Kwajalein and Falcon 1 | |||
| Invasion of the Alien Wasps! Containment Protocols | Space Storytime | My house gets invaded by wasps | 24 Oct 2022 | 00:31:24 | |
On this episode, we have Space Storytime as Alex takes events from his life and adds a space-spin. For the past few weeks our home has been slowly invaded by wasps as summer turns to fall. We discuss how similar this "alien invasion" of wasps is to what might happen if ACTUAL aliens invaded. Consider this our Halloween episode, as this sci-fi horror turned reality has been consuming our lives the past two weeks. Alex uses all of his logic, strategy, and sci-fi knowledge to battle with the bees. We've learned more about wasps than we ever wanted to know... From Star Trek and the Borg, to Mark Watney and a duct-taped habitat - there are many connections with Space to be made. We made some serious lemondae from these life lemons! And don't worry, we share some Space News up front for those here for the latest in Orbital News. Artemis 1 Launch Date: Novemver 14 NEW JWST Image: Pillars of Creation: https://webbtelescope.org/contents/media/images/2022/052/01GF423GBQSK6ANC89NTFJW8VM 25th Annual Mars Society Conference: https://www.marssociety.org/conventions/2022/ Alex learns more about what it would be like to live in space, how to deal with extraterrestrial diplomacy, and how important duct tape will be for those surviving on the Moon and Mars. Hope you enjoy... @todayinspacepod on Instagram/Twitter Have a great week! Support the podcast: | |||
| JWST sees Dual-Star "Fingerprint", DART results are in, SpaceX Polaris Dawn for Hubble, and the Q "Are we alone?" | 14 Oct 2022 | 00:44:15 | |
On this episode there's SO much Space news to cover! We Lightning round through the orbital news of today: We close out the episode asking YOU about the true space existential question: "Are we alone?" We want to know what you think and why! Email us at todayinspacepodcast@gmail.com or hit us up on social media! @todayinspacepod on Instagram/Twitter Have a great week! Support the podcast: DART mission results - better than expected! Hubble could have longer life thanks to SpaceX and Jared Isaacman https://www.nasa.gov/feature/goddard/2022/nasa-spacex-to-study-hubble-telescope-reboost-possibility Blue Origin BE-4 engines make it to ULA to Vulcan JWST images that blow our mind | |||
| DART successfully impacts asteroid, Tesla Bot is revealed, & Space Walk & Talk 04 | Discipline & Leaning on your Strengths | 03 Oct 2022 | 00:52:24 | |
On this episode we talk about the DART mission AFTER impact and how the observed debris doesn't match any of our prediction models - and planetary scientists are loving it! We share part of a Twitter thread from @DrPhilTill all about how they expected the debris to act one way, and it did something else instead! Teslabot Optimus was revealed on AI Day and we were shocked, excited, fascinated, and terrified all at the same time. We asked you on Instagram if you wanted us to chat Teslabot - and you voted YES!! So I share my intial thoughts and reactions after seeing it walk on stage for the first time, unassisted. THE FUTURE IS HERE We close out with another segment of Space Walk & Talk, where I speak about discipline, leaning into your strengths, and working on your weaknesses - all traits I find myself looking up to Astronauts for. I also reflect on the podcast and how unplanned and uncontrollable the path has been to get here. Have a great week! Support the podcast: 00:30 What to expect this episode Tesla Bot reveal on AI Day 2022 https://youtu.be/ODSJsviD_SU?t=1023 DART Impact live reaction by me https://twitter.com/ELGR3CO/status/1574542063126958080?s=20&t=35swR2Al8ImvNV61r33dEw
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| AG3D Lab's JWST v3, Mars Update: 3D printing regolith & MOXIE converts CO2 to O, & DART asteroid impact soon! | 19 Sep 2022 | 00:45:57 | |
On this week's podcast we discuss all-things space NOT including NASA's Artemis & SpaceX. But instead share some updates from the AG3D Printing Lab, Orbital News from Mars, & review the upcoming DART mission. - AG3D Lab releases it's v3 design for the James Webb Space Telescope. We tested out a new durable resin and share some of the process of using our larger resin 3D printer the ELEGOO Saturn S. https://www.instagram.com/reel/CiqOrDWjJJo/ https://www.instagram.com/reel/CiqQUcaDeh1/ - Mars Update 1: 3D printing Martian regolith (soil) with a Ti mixture could provide huge benefit for life on Mars. A little soil goes a long way, and could solve problems not possible with space mission designs today. https://ceramics.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/ijac.14136 - Mars Update 2: The Perseverance Rover's MOXIE instrument has successfully converted CO2 into Oxygen and Carbon Monoxide. Oxygen so pure we can breathe it and use it for fuel on a return mission to Earth. - DART Mission will impact an asteroid/moonlet (dual Asteroid system Didymos and Dimorphos) on Sept to see if we are better than the Dinosaurs. Kinetic Impacter spacecraft to prove strategic physics can prevent extinction-level event. DART IMPACT: https://dart.jhuapl.edu/Mission/index.php https://www.nasa.gov/planetarydefense/dart/dart-news https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/missions/dart/in-depth/ Support the podcast:
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| Using Practical Tech | AI - The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly | 15 May 2025 | 00:20:25 | |
This week, Alex shares his thoughts on practical uses of technology. As an engineer, it's hard not to focus on how technology could be useful. On today's episode, we're talking about AI and the good that can come from practical daily use of it. But, we're also talking about the bad and the ugly that comes with using it, and how most of Alex's perspective on the future of AI comes from playing 'Megaman: Battle Network' as a teenager. As AI Tools enter the market more and more (and are embedded into more products) it's important to discuss all aspect of it, the good the bad and the ugly. Alex even shares how AI introduced a new 'blind spot' where relying on these tools for speed and efficiency led to what we would call an "ugly" moment. Nothing but honesty and sharing learning experiences so we can all have the best chance of partnering with AI and not losing our humanity. We'd love to hear from you! Whether you are using AI on the regular, are curious but aprehensive, or all-in - reach out to us and share your story by emailing us at todayinspacepodcast@gmail.com or DM us on social media! Follow us: @todayinspacepod on Instagram/Twitter @todayinspace on TikTok /TodayInSpacePodcast on Facebook Sources: https://youtu.be/Rx3pM7zKo4Q?si=bJZf4inPnE_KMojS Timestamps: 00:00 Practical Tech Advice with AI: Introduction and Purpose Here's to building a fantastic future - and continued progress in Space (and humanity)! Spread Love, Spread Science Alex G. Orphanos We'd like to thank our sponsors: AG3D Printing (ag3d-printing.com to learn more & start 3D printing today!) Today In Space Merch: James Webb Space Telescope Model (3DPrinted) SpaceX Starship-Inspired Rocket Pen (3DPrinted) Blue Origin New Glenn-inspired Rocket Pen (3DPrinted) Support the podcast: #ai #artificialintelligence #aitools #agenticworkflows #practicaltech #technology #nasa #spacepodcast #practicalai #megaman #battlenetwork #aigeneratedart #opuspro #otterai #chatgpt #grok #engineer #aimedical #aipilot #tech | |||
| Space Progress Incentives | NASA and SpaceX | Artemis Program's future & what comes next | 08 Sep 2022 | 01:00:41 | |
We are all human beings. We have our own incentives to achieve goals in our lives. In the Space-game, incentive for progress depends mostly on how you decide to do space. SpaceX offers engineers of all ages the opportunity to be a part of something revolutionary, like making life interplanetary. NASA offers the best and brightest a chance to join the royal ranks of the United States space program to uphold and progress the legacy of this legendary organization. SpaceX opted to fail fast and learn faster, blowing up rockets in the search for reusability and preparing for interplanetary travel. NASA has history and is at the start of it's roughly seventh evolution with the Artemis Program and getting it's mega-moon rocket Space Launch System ready for Artemis 1. These are two different incentives towards space progress. We go over the novelty with each approach, and discuss the 'summer of hydrogen" which plagued NASA in the Space Shuttle era in the summer of 1990. This summer had months of delays due to unsolvable liquid hydrogen leaks. We review the publication from a NASA employee on what that was like, what they tried, and what they eventually realized from April - October troubleshooting leaks. This problem Artemis 1 is having is an old problem. One that NASA has to deal with because of their incentives. We get deep into the basics of how to approach any space program, the incentives your workforce has to make progress, and the challenge of "making it happen". The Summer of Hydrogen: https://ntrs.nasa.gov/api/citations/20080014345/downloads/20080014345.pdf Support the podcast:
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| Artemis 1 Scrub 1 | What happened to Engine 3?, NASA learns their Rocket, SpaceX launches twice, and where to watch launches on the Florida Space Coast | The Balance | 02 Sep 2022 | 00:44:34 | |
On this episode we are catching up after a busy, but scrub-filled week here in Florida. The first launch attempt for Artemis 1 scrubbed on Monday 8/29/22 originally due to an Engine 3 cooling issue. We discuss what went wrong and the balance that NASA has to strike as they learn their Space Launch System on the fly. Meanwhile, SpaceX launched twice while I've been here, once on the east coast and once on the west coast. Why is NASA having such a hard time? We go over all of that in the second half of the podcast. In the first half we discuss my time here in Flordia, learning the ins-and-outs of attending a launch as a regular citizen, and I share my experience and advice for YOU the next time you decide to come to Florida's Space Coast for Artemis 2, 3 and beyond! There's lots of places to watch and some things to prepare for if/when you do. We'll be camping out tonight for Artemis 1's second launch attempt on Saturday September 3rd, from 2:17PM-4:17PM ET. Weather is 60% GO! Follow us online for more content leading up to launch. LET'S GO ARTEMIS! Follow us on social: Support the podcast:
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| Artemis 1 Prep, A Falcon9 Night launch, and Spacewalk & Talk 02 | 28 Aug 2022 | 00:26:46 | |
Hello space-folks! We are here at the eve of the Artemis 1 and getting very excited for launch day. We've travelled to Florida to help cover the launch and cannot wait to share more after Space Launch System and Orion take off to the moon! This episode I share my thoughts on launch day, and how insanely packed with people it will be. We also talk about the night launch I watched (my first night launch/second launch ever) of a SpaceX Falcon 9 which was the best appetizer to SLS you could ask for. We also end the episode with Spacewalk & Talk 02, discussing the first all-female spacewalk/EVA, the challenges of human spaceflight, and my progress with the Wim Hof breathing method (and what I learned I was doing wrong). Live long and prosper and good luck to the NASA team launching Artemis 1 tomorrow! It begins and we are going! | |||
| Chris Wade | Ethereal Geometry Arts, Rocket Graveyards, and Creating Surreal Space Artwork | 24 Aug 2022 | 01:40:04 | |
On this week's episode we are honored to have Chris Wade of Ethereal Geometry Arts in Hunstville, Alabama on People of Science! Chris is an artist who works in surrealist style with and Aerospace Engineering, capturing the awe and wonder of his dreams finding abandoned rockets. Alex and Chris discuss the challenges of being an artist, making a living in your passion, and what it takes to get the creative works out of you and on a 'blank canvas', whatever the medium is. We learn about Chris' origin story and how it went from drawing jets, to being obsessed with the guitar & music, and then finding his passion to reenter the arts and start Ethereal Geometry! Please check out Chris' accounts to see his artwork, including some of his latest work making wacky Pet portraits in his surreal-space style. You can also visit him at the Lowell Mill in Huntsville (just give him a heads up you're coming by!) We really enjoyed hearing about how Chris' life has been interconnected with aerospace from a very young age, living in the 'Rocket City' and seeing all the amazing missile defense, ISS operations, and rocket test stands that have been active lately thanks to NASA's Space Launch System and Blue Origin buying one of the historic test stands of the Space Race. A great combination of Arts, Science, Technology, and Engineering to lead us to the Artemis 1 launch and the start of the Artemis Generation! Please follow Chris Wade at: https://etherealgeometryarts.com/ https://www.instagram.com/etherealgeometry/ https://www.instagram.com/rogue_rocketry_photo/ Support the podcast: | |||
| Spacewalk & Talk 01 - Artemis 3, Astronauts, The 1st EVAs, Stress, and Breathing | 18 Aug 2022 | 00:31:40 | |
On this episode we try out a new segment called Spacewalk & Talk where I keep myself honest by recording thoughts and ideas I have ONLY ON MY WALKS to keep myself consistent and focused on my own health. We all have our own balance, and we can "hack" our inbalance by thinking outside the box....like having a podcast episode dedicated to only recording WHILE I walk so that I feed the podcast addiction, and a health benefit is included. Instead of saying "I can't" or "I don't have time" I am trying "What if I did this...". Let me know what you think! Shout out to Gary Vee who gave me the idea - the name is still being decided but regardless of that, this episode will be all about Spacewalks, or Extra Vehicular Activities. Human activities outside the confines of the spacecraft they are surviving in. We dicsuss: - Some of the 1st EVAs/Spacewalks and how dangerous they really are If you want to learn more about the Artemis missions, and follow along as we go LIVE for launch on August 29th - check out this episode and follow up on social media: #nasa #artemis1 #todayinspace #space #technology #audiopodcast #kennedyspacecenter #spacex #starship #gateway #polaris #astronaut All this and more on this episode of Today In Space! Support the podcast: 1st Spacewalk by Cosmonaut Alexei Leonov: https://news.yahoo.com/eva-50-cosmonaut-alexei-leonov-took-1st-spacewalk-180043817.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly9kdWNrZHVja2dvLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAFAKMvLEMFDfcudP8hJ4PWdpMSa3AzscQCrd-gcoKwfIpFYLwlythOIxhl761-bLpoNVNAZmy3exUkgJ9y8gM-gionofKPrve-uJAwizrbgRFTi5LvS_vrYcyrq98wUVshRqMSAy7hKMit8vNAX8nUsPU9SG52BRV17CZQhBfsnt Hubble Servicing Spacewalks: https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/hubble/servicing/index.html Apollo Missions: https://www.nasa.gov/feature/50-years-ago-apollo-11-astronauts-return-from-around-the-world-goodwill-tour Wim Hof Guided Breathing session: https://youtu.be/tybOi4hjZFQ Wim Hof VICE episode: https://youtu.be/VaMjhwFE1Zw The Science behind Wim Hof's methods: https://www.wimhofmethod.com/science | |||
| Artemis begins | NASA's Orion, SLS, and SpaceX's Starship set the stage to the Moon | 11 Aug 2022 | 00:29:47 | |
We are getting ready for the Artemis 1 launch to robotically send the Orion Capsule to the Moon and back! We update you on how our NASA social application went, and our plans to be in Florida for the entire launch window (August 29, September 2, and September 5). We are so excited to be there for the maiden launch of the worlds most powerful rocket and the first stage to send the first woman and first person of color to step foot on the moon. This episode, we talk about NASA's SLS and Orion and SpaceX's Starship will make it possible for us to send humans to the moon again. We also talk about how the Gateway will look to make moontravel 'routine' and Starship can help make solar system planet hopping possible! This whole month is about Artemis, and we want to hear your questions! Send us your questions and we'll share and answer them on the podcast. Here's to building a fantastic future...and seeing Artemis 1 launch in Flordia!! All this and more on this episode of Today In Space! Support the podcast: Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code SPACE at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod Buy a 3D printed gift from our shop ag3dprinting.etsy.com Share the podcast with friends & family! https://www.spacex.com/media/starship_users_guide_v1.pdf https://www.nasa.gov/sites/default/files/fs-2014-08-004-jsc-orion_quickfacts-web.pdf https://www.lpi.usra.edu/lunar/constellation/SLS_FactSheet_long.pdf https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2021/11/artemis-1-launch-periods/ https://polarisprogram.com/dawn/ https://www.cnbc.com/2022/07/27/space-economy-grew-at-fastest-rate-in-years-in-2021-report.html | |||
| JWST starts unfolding the universe, one new image a time | Answering your JWST Questions | 24 Jul 2022 | 01:04:41 | |
On this episode, we have compiled all-things JWST after the 1st images were released on July 11th-July 12th! We are living in a post-JWST world and already the amazing piece of space technology is a suitable successor for the Hubble Space Telescope. And NASA/ESA/CSA are just getting started, as images continue to be released and show us even more about the unseen infrared spectrum of the universe. We share a whole lot of info in this episode, including:
All this and more on this episode of Today In Space! Support the podcast:
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| People of Science - Jim Cantrell | Phantom Space, Entrepreneurship, Building things, and the SpaceX Origin Story | 09 Jul 2022 | 01:13:28 | |
On this episode, we interview Jim Cantrell for another segment of People of Science. We learn about Jim's childhood inspiration in STEM and go through his time at JPL, working with the French Space Agency, and being a founding member of SpaceX (that's just up until the 2010's, there's more!). Jim shares his experience as part of the crew with Elon Musk the day SpaceX was created while they were trying to buy rockets from the Russians for a Mars mission. Jim shares his journey as an entrepeneur, maker, and builder and we discuss his lessons learned from his time at Vector Space. Jim's current venture, Phantom Space Corporation is looking to change daily access to space by becoming the "Henry Ford of Space". Their first launch is NET August 2023, and did we mention they are using Ursa Minor's 3D printed rocket engine?? All this and more on this episode of Today In Space! Ways to support us: Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code SPACE at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod How to Support the podcast: Follow us on social: - @todayinspacepod on instragram & twitter Share the podcast with friends & family! Episode Timeline: 00:00 Jim Cantrell shares his origin story of childhood building & making anything, like soapbox go-carts
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| The Balance | Working in Tech & Engineering, Defining what an 'asshole' is at work in STEM | 29 Jun 2022 | 00:35:49 | |
This episode, we dive into the balance of being a human-being in a demanding and engaging career in STEM, specifically Technology & Engineering. Even more so at a place like SpaceX, Blue Origin, or NASA (to name a few). While the job can very technical and detail oriented, there's also the fact that you're still a human-being and it's a difficult challenge. You have to juggle your desire to do cool science stuff with not getting completely overwhelmed by the work to the point you have a breakdown. It is at the end of the day…a balance. And to make it even more challenging, sometimes you deal with assholes! But we wanted to define what a true "asshole" is in STEM. Do they attack ideas or people? That's our gauge. Which one's the asshole? Let's find out - and I want to know from you what you consider an asshole at work to be? If someone is critical but sticks to the data and doesn't attack you as a person…are they still an asshole? Is it on you? Is Elon Musk an asshole? Does this all relate to the internal SpaceX employee letter and subsequent firings? You betcha! And like most things nowadays….it's actually complicated but frequently oversimplified. Let's dive into the core of the problem, which is also the solution - humanity! https://www.theverge.com/2022/6/16/23170228/spacex-elon-musk-internal-open-letter-behavior https://www.nytimes.com/2022/06/17/technology/spacex-employees-fired-musk-letter.html https://www.cnbc.com/2022/06/17/spacex-fires-employees-after-internal-letter-criticizes-ceo-elon-musk.html https://www.cnbc.com/2022/06/16/elon-musk-is-addressing-twitter-employees-live-updates-from-the-meeting.html https://twitter.com/elonmusk?s=21&t=lY5Qcecy77WO_37c9zHyjQ 00:30 Introduction | |||
| JWST 1st Image incoming, NASA Grows Plants in Lunar Soil, and EHT Captures Black Hole at center of our galaxy | 10 Jun 2022 | 00:46:54 | |
In this episode we have alot of space & science to cover! There were so many exciting things that happened in May/June that we are only just catching up. Lot's of 1sts going on lately: 1. Blue Origin's NS21 mission sends the 1st Mexican-born woman to the Edge of Space 2. NASA grows plants in Lunar Regolith for the 1st time. The soil was saved from the Apollo-era missions that brought back moon soil for us to test! 3. The EHT team captures the 1st image of the black hole at the center of our galaxy. Only the 2nd image EVER taken of a black hole 4. JWST plans to release the first images on July 12th! We discuss an event that happened on May23 & May25 to JWST. We share another Twitter Spaces clip where we got to ask the team about how the data JWST will take is different from Hubble. All this and more on this clip from the podcast! Follow us on social: - @todayinspacepod on instragram & twitter How to Support the podcast: https://www.blueorigin.com/news/new-shepard-ns-21-mission-announcement/ https://www.nasa.gov/feature/biological-physical/scientists-grow-plants-in-soil-from-the-moon https://arstechnica.com/science/2022/05/plants-can-grow-in-lunar-soil-but-very-poorly/ https://eventhorizontelescope.org/blog/astronomers-reveal-first-image-black-hole-heart-our-galaxy https://iopscience.iop.org/journal/2041-8205/page/Focus_on_First_Sgr_A_Results https://www.nasa.gov/feature/goddard/2022/first-images-from-nasa-s-webb-space-telescope-coming-soon https://www.space.com/james-webb-space-telescope-suffers-micrometeoroid-impacts
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| Space Tourism with SpaceVIP Co-Founder & CEO Roman Chiporukha | 28 Apr 2025 | 00:59:10 | |
On this episode, we have Roman Chiporukha, the Co-Founder & CEO of SpaceVIP on the podcast to talk everything 'Space Tourism'. SpaceVIP was responsible for booking the Axiom-1 Spaceflight mission to the ISS! But that's not all that Roman & SpaceVIP are working on to play a part in building the space economy, creating cultural moments with tourist flights to the edge of space, and helping premium customers have one place to access every "Astronaut" experience possible. SpaceVIP is making it easier for individuals with means to access everything the space industry has to offer to this kind of experience in today's world. Just like early air travel, we discuss the reality of technology development for "access to space" like we have today with "access to air". But we also vent about the struggle the space industry has for itself, and after the Blue Origin NS-31 All-Female flight to the edge of space and back! Check out spacevip.com to learn more! We'd love to know what YOU think! Comment below, or message us @todayinspacepod on Instagram/Twitter @todayinspace on TikTok /TodayInSpacePodcast on Facebook, or email us at todayinspacepodcast@gmail.com! Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction and Overview of Today In Space Podcast Here's to building a fantastic future - and continued progress in Space (and humanity)! Spread Love, Spread Science Alex G. Orphanos We'd like to thank our sponsors: AG3D Printing (ag3d-printing.com to learn more & start 3D printing today!) Today In Space Merch: James Webb Space Telescope Model (3DPrinted) SpaceX Starship-Inspired Rocket Pen (3DPrinted) Blue Origin New Glenn-inspired Rocket Pen (3DPrinted) Follow us: @todayinspacepod on Instagram/Twitter @todayinspace on TikTok /TodayInSpacePodcast on Facebook Support the podcast: #spacecraft #technology #aerospace #spacetechnology #engineer #stem #astronaut #arctic #antarctica #crewdragon #spacex #polarexpedition #fram2 #polarorbit #mars #tothemoon #artemis #blueorigin #ns31 #katyperry #galeking #newshepard #karmanline #edgeofspace #astronaut | |||
| Jane Davies | MSc Digital Anthropology, 3D printing, and humanity in Space | People of Science | 02 Jun 2022 | 01:01:16 | |
On this segment of People of Science we welcome Jane Davies to the podcast! Jane is a Masters of Science student researching the Digital Anthropology of 3D printing in Space. Luckily, this podcast is all about that cross-section of humanity and Jane reached out to us! It's been great to have participated in Jane's research and it's awesome to have made a friend through the internet! Jane shares her research, creative process, and insights as a Digital Anthropologist and we discuss humanity and the science around it. From NASA 3D printing the first wrench in space, to tracking down early Space Artifacts of Earth, the Moon and Mars, we discuss this incredible cross-section of additive manufacturing and human space travel. Jane shared her STEM origin story on how she started in Digital Anthropology at University College London, as well as her interest for a future career in the Space Industry. All this and more on this episode of the podcast! Follow us on social: How to Support the podcast: Donate at todayinspace.net 00:00 - Intro to Jane Davies, Digital Anthropology, and the Anthropology of Space | |||
| The Balance | RocketLab catches Electron w/ a Helicopter, Boeing OFT-2, AG3D gets a 3D Scanner, and Staying on Mission | 16 May 2022 | 00:37:24 | |
On this episode we recap the latest from a busy May in Space, including: - Boeing's OFT-2 gets a Part DEUX after fixing some valve issues - James Webb Space Telescope continues Science Instrument commissioning - Rocket Lab catches their Electron Rocket with a Helicopter and the CAPSTONE spacecraft is on its way to New Zealand for an Artemis/Gateway mission to the Moon - The AG3D lab gets a new 3D Scanner We discuss the balance of staying on mission when things get tough, busy, and confusing. JWST is a great story of staying on mission Have a great week and make sure to spread love and spread science! Alex G. Orphanos The unreal science behind how James Webb aligned its mirrors and go it working https://www.nasa.gov/directorates/spacetech/small_spacecraft/capstone https://www.jwst.nasa.gov/content/webbLaunch/whereIsWebb.html
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| NASA Artemis 1 Delays, SpaceX Crew-4 Launch, & my JWST Q on Twitter Spaces | 21 Apr 2022 | 00:40:55 | |
This week we have much to discuss about all things space! - NASA's Crew 4 launches to the ISS on a SpaceX Falcon9 & Crew Dragon NET April 23 5:26AM ET https://www.nasa.gov/sites/default/files/atoms/files/crew-4_mission_overview.pdf https://www.nasa.gov/exploration/systems/sls/wet-dress-rehearsal-infographic.html https://www.jwst.nasa.gov/content/webbLaunch/whereIsWebb.html https://jwst.nasa.gov/content/about/innovations/cryocooler.html https://www.flickr.com/photos/nasawebbtelescope/4813321160/in/album-72157627124342395/ All this and more on this episode of the podcast! Follow us on social: How to Support the podcast: Donate at todayinspace.net | |||
| The Balance | US Launch Independence, SLS rollout, & the changing tide of global Space efforts | 30 Mar 2022 | 00:41:04 | |
This week we discuss the nuanced topic of launch independence, the ability of a single country to continue their space programs regardless of global conflict that might interrupt international partnerships like the ISS and other space ventures. Given the continuing conflict in Ukraine, this story continues to develop. NASA also rolled out the SLS for the first time from the VAB to Pad 39B, which marks a momentus moment for Artemis 1 just around the corner. Looking forward to seeing that rocket in person in a few months! We're trying to go down to Florida and take it all in! Having a moon rocket along with all of our amazing "broomsticks" here in the US provides us an opportunity to continue our progress in space without the need for the Russian Soyuz system. US launch independence is at an all time strength given the last 10 years of work to allow America to launch its own Astronauts from American soil. What happened? How did we get here? Why are we so lucky? We attempt to answer those question throughout this episode. We also discuss the challenge others around the world are having now, as missions are getting shuffled now that organizations like ESA & JAXA who might have relied on Russian Soyuz launches to go to space. Even competitive rivals like OneWeb and Starlink are joining together to launch on American rockets to avoid delay and collapse of millions of invested dollars. It is a complex situation, and strangely the Space Force predicted these types of changes in their outline of Space Future 2060 release in 2019. All this and more on this weeks episode!
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| Steve Good CCO of Ramon.Space | Software & Supercomputing to Space, & the universal language of Math & Physics | People of Science | 17 Mar 2022 | 00:56:52 | |
On this episode we return with another People of Science segment! This week, we are honored to have Steve Good, the Chief Commercial Officer of Ramon.Space - a company dedicated to bringing software & supercomputing to space. Today Ramon.Space Announces their High-Capacity Space-Resilient Storage Solution to the public. The boom of interest in space has been helped out by the economical advancements in rocket launches thanks to companies like Spacex - but what happens now? Steve shares his STEM origin stories and how math & physics connected with him at a young age while his love of space merged into a 25 year career in Aerospace and Satellites. We discuss the business of satellites, orbits, and computing in space - and how the storage solution Ramon.Space is offering for spacecraft can meet the growing need and bridge the gap of our infrastructure needs in space. If you really want to learn more about satellites and what it takes to launch hardware with 0% failure rate over 50+ missions to space, while also enabling the future of storing, computing, and connecting data in space - look no further! Brief Review & runthrough of the missions Ramon.Space has supported: A big thanks to Steve Good & Ramon.Space for joining us and sharing their story! ramon.space Follow us on social: | |||
| Ukraine, The Space Progress Conundrum, SpaceX's Starlink, and JWST's 1st image | 03 Mar 2022 | 00:19:41 | |
After alot of delay we are back for another episode of the podcast. I've been through the ringer with food poisining and other life stuff, as I'm sure you have as well. There was alot to catch up on since our episode to close out January and we review what's new in space this week. The war in Ukraine and Russia's invasion is terrible, and I do my best to stay in my lane of experitise and share how this affects the space industry. I am no international expert or political scientist but this conflict is already changing the scope of international policies with the global Space Industry being affected directly. We are in strange and difficult times, and the conundrum of space progress repeats. Major Space Progress parallels Major Global Conflict. We close out by catching up on some of my favorite space news from last month, including a new Director of JPL, a wild year of SpaceX's Starlink so far (the good & the challenging), and the first engineering images of the James Webb Space Telescope. Thanks for joining us and for sticking around - very much appreciate everyone who listens/shares/follows the podcast....here's to building a fantastic future for all of us. Follow us on social: https://www.fbcnews.com.fj/business/spacex-engineers-in-fiji-for-six-months/ https://twitter.com/katebomb/status/1499176586792292361?s=21 https://twitter.com/astro_jonny/status/1499075541290336269?s=21
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| Jenna Bryant | Space "Beyond Launch", Dual-Use Tech, & Embracing the non-linear path in STEM | People of Science | 14 Feb 2022 | 01:07:59 | |
This week we are honored to have Jenna Bryant, the Co-Founder of Embedded Ventures and the CEO/General Partner on the podcast. We had Jordan Noone, her Co-Founder and CTO for Embedded at the end of last year (available here). We pick up our conversation about space "beyond launch". We explore Jenna's non-linear STEM original story and discuss how we should be embracing that as the norm, becuase it has become the norm in Tech. Jenna's has seen this first hand in her early days as a Tech Recruiter during the hayday of Silicon Valley, and its helping her and Embedded Ventures shape the future of space with Dual-Use Technologies. Learn more on this new exciting episode of the all-things space podcast! https://www.embedded.ventures/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennabryant/ 00:15 welcome Jenna Bryant / Embedded Ventures | |||
| Thoughts on the first humans living in space & how money will work on Mars, the Moon, and in space | TIS265 | 21 Jan 2022 | 00:24:25 | |
This week, there have been some thoughts brewing that I keep circling back to. It's got some layers: What kind of skills will the first humans living on another planet need to survive? What is the first 50-100 years of humans living in space going to be like? If people are living somewhere, they'll need money - what is that going to be like on Mars? This line of thinking started with the remote assembly of JWST in space by humans on Earth, and tied in with an article from Interesting Engineering that shared a company who is contactless drilling on Earth and hopes to bring it to Mars. We would LOVE to hear your thoughts, if you have more information and knowledge on the questions we are posing, or want to let us know what you'd like us to explore next! Mars: Bill Britton - Cyberskills & Cybersecurity James Burk - Mars Society, Mars Coin, MarsVR Lex & Elon Part III (i.e. Cryptocurrencies in Space) https://youtu.be/DxREm3s1scA?t=2479
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| Webb Telescope Fully Assembled in Space, the Insanity of Starship, and a Hubble-born Perspective | TIS#264 | 13 Jan 2022 | 00:32:07 | |
On this week's episode we share some thoughts on just how significant the success of James Webb Space Telescope is so far after being assembled in space on its way to 1 million miles from Earth at L2. There's a lot we will learn about existence after the big bang thanks to JWST, and we know that Hubble changed the way we look at space. Who doesn't have a Hubble pic on their computer? You can support the podcast and get a 3D printed JWST inspired coaster here in our esty store at ag3dprinting.etsy.com We also talk about the difference between Engineers & Scientists, and how they support each other. And of course we share some thoughts about how crazy SpaceX's Starship is as the "chopsticks" of the launch tower are being weight tested before trying to literally catch the most powerful first stage rocket we have ever built... Thanks for joining us this week! | |||
| James Webb Space Telescope | A space success story, a reflection of 2021, and actions for a great 2022! TIS#263 | 31 Dec 2021 | 00:33:29 | |
Wishing you nothing but improvement and the best for you in 2022! Closing out 2021, we wanted to enter 2022 by recapping the story of James Webb Space Telescope as a beacon of hope that even with struggle, difficulty, and decades of doubt - humans can still perform great acts and complete the goals set out before them. After the successful Christmas day launch, the assembly process on the way to 1 million miles away from earth continues to be successful. Some of the most difficult moments are behind with more to come... The journey to getting this astronomical marvel off planet and into space was a saga in its own right. It really resonated with me about what life is like as a human being on this planet called Earth. This week we discuss how similar the challenges that JWST faced is to what we face in today's world. There are so many lessons to take away that we can use to understand the struggle we go through in a post-pandemic world. Struggle may exist, but performing at the moment you need to is critical, and we have NASA, ESA, and CSA to thank for adding more life to the space telescope as it makes its way to L2. We also try to discuss Lagrange Points, and what they are and why they are important. I do my best to make things simple, but of course, its not that simple to begin with. Bear with me as I discuss this 2 body phenomena, and share what lessons I took away from 2021, and the actions I hope to continue in 2022. Happy New Year - and to building a fantastic future! JWST Launch Reel Review (@todayinspacepod) JWST May operate for more than 10 years: Record year for orbital launches: NASA Explains what a Lagrange point is: Detailed report on the stationkeeping maneuvers for JWST while at L2: Visual Representation of JWST orbit around the Sun: | |||
| The Space Conundrum & Blue Origin NS-31 the All-Female Flight to the Edge of Space | 18 Apr 2025 | 00:17:16 | |
6 Women took flight on Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket to the edge of space and a powder keg of hype and celebrity blew up the internet. Something about this all-female mission triggered people from all sides, with many jumping on the trend or not even realizing this billionare space race has been underway for a while (or even what the Karman line is). This episode lays out some basic facts about the mission and dedicates coverage of the two women with (IMO) the most powerful stories of the NS-31 crew, Aisha Bowe and Amanda Nguyen. These are chaotic times, with people chasing the algorithm - but that doesn't mean we can't share the powerful stories underneath the hype & celebrity of it all. The Space Conundrum is in full effect! So let's dig in to try and understand WHY and hear Aisha & Amanda's stories in their own voices. Thanks for joining us Timestamps: 00:00 Blue Origin NS-31 Backlash & Our Focus Here's to building a fantastic future - and continued progress in Space (and humanity)! Spread Love, Spread Science Alex G. Orphanos We'd like to thank our sponsors: AG3D Printing (ag3d-printing.com to learn more & start 3D printing today!) Today In Space Merch: James Webb Space Telescope Model (3DPrinted) SpaceX Starship-Inspired Rocket Pen (3DPrinted) Blue Origin New Glenn-inspired Rocket Pen (3DPrinted) Follow us: @todayinspacepod on Instagram/Twitter @todayinspace on TikTok /TodayInSpacePodcast on Facebook Support the podcast: #spacecraft #technology #aerospace #spacetechnology #engineer #stem #astronaut #arctic #antarctica #crewdragon #spacex #polarexpedition #fram2 #polarorbit #mars #tothemoon #artemis | |||
| Blue Origin NS-19, Parker Solar Probe 'touches' the Sun, and JWST launches Xmas Eve! TIS262 | 20 Dec 2021 | 00:26:34 | |
In this episode we cover the latest in all-things space since our last episode on Dec 9th. - Blue Origin launched the 'Original Six' to the edge of space and back landing safely in West Texas. - The Parker Solar Probe 'touched' the sun and it's corona for the first time, and some recent research linking solar wind and asteroid regolith with creating water which may explain the Earth's water 'budget'. One thing's for sure, our Sun is a main reason we have life as stable as we have it on Earth. To think it may also be 'wetting' the solar systems airless bodies is WILD - Jame Webb Space Telescope launches on Christmas Eve, December 24th at 7:20AM EST. We discuss what JWST will do to expand our understanding of the universe and our existence. Where we come from. Solar wind research: https://www-cbc-ca.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.cbc.ca/amp/1.6271594 Solar Wind Research paper abstract: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41550-021-01487-w https://hub.jhu.edu/2021/12/15/parker-solar-probe-touches-the-sun/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue_Origin_NS-19#cite_note-6 https://twitter.com/NASAWebb/status/1472199689403523077?s=20
Hope you are doing well and hanging in there during the holidays. Live Long and prosper...and keep spreading love & spreading science. Alex G. Orphanos | |||
| SpaceX on Red Alert! Rocket Lab reveals Neutron and Blue Origin wins Space Station contract | The Balance TIS#261 | 09 Dec 2021 | 00:26:32 | |
This week we're talking about the balance as SpaceX is on red alert! Starship & the Raptor engine are at risk to bankrupt SpaceX if they don't figure it out soon. Elon's email to SpaceX employees was leaked and reveals what we have seen so many times from Musk - logical, almost Vulcan-like honesty. All of this was revealed as SpaceX continues to battle their competition like Blue Origin (just chosen for a contract to develop Orbital Reef to replace the ISS) and Rocket Lab (who revealed their design for their Neutron Rocket, which will compete with Falcon9!). While these companies duke it out for a share of the space economy, its a great time for space development as this type of healthy competition pushes us further towards sending the first woman and next man to the surface of the moon. And that's just the beginning of what's to come! Thank you for joining us 00:00 - Introduction/SpaceX on Red Alert! If you like what we are doing and want to support us, please subscribe to our SubStack (todayinspace.substack.com) and on the various platforms for the podcast. It's free for you and means so much for us! And don't forget to share with friends & family too. Listen/subscribe to the podcast on: Watch/subscribe to the podcast & clips on: Spread Love, Spread Science. Alex G. Orphanos Links, References for this episode: Yusaku Maezawa launches to the ISS to train for trip around the moon: SpaceExplored article on SpaceX Raptor Crisis by Derek Wise: Elon being honest about CRS-7 Flight Failure https://www.cbsnews.com/news/spacex-falcon-9-rocket-destroyed-in-launch-mishap/ Elon's other emails - https://www.ibtimes.com/spacex-boss-elon-musk-threatened-drastic-action-against-employees-who-use-unnecessary-1972972 https://www.rocketlabusa.com/launch/neutron/ Blue origin: Orbital Reef gets chosen by NASA https://www.blueorigin.com/news/nasa-selects-orbital-reef-for-space-station-replacement 00:00 - Introduction/SpaceX on Red Alert! | |||
| Jordan Noone | Space "Beyond Launch", Deep Tech, and Embedded Ventures | People of Science | 02 Dec 2021 | 01:16:25 | |
This week we are joined by Jordan Noone for an episode of People of Science. Jordan is currently the Co-Founder, CTO/Partner of Embedded Ventures, dubbed the "skunkworks of deep tech venture capitol" is investing in companies and technologies for space "beyond launch". There's so much focus on the rockets, but the whole reason we have rockets is to send payloads into space. If we solve the cost problem of going to space with reusability, then what comes next? How good is the stuff we are sending to space? Are we even ready for it? This is what Embedded Ventures is focused on solving for the space industry. Jordan was previously a Co-Founder, CTO of Relativity Space, who are revolutionizing the additive manufacturing and aerospace world by combining 3D printing, artificial intelligence, and autonomous robotics to create a rocket from raw material in 60 days with 100X less parts. We learn about Jordan's STEM Origin story, which has ultimately led him to a unique perspective as a 28-year old multi-business entrepreneur and engineer. Speaking of unique - did we mention he worked at SpaceX on both Cargo & Crew Dragon, a small stint at Blue Origin, and the head of USC's Rocket Propulsion Lab? Buckle in folks, we're launching this podcast for what comes next in space! Please welcome, Jordan Noone! https://www.relativityspace.com/rockets https://www.embedded.ventures/ Embedded Ventures R&D cooperative with USSF:
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| Kosmos-1408, Anti-Satellite tests, and 5 years of AG3D Printing | Thanksgiving | TIS259 | 24 Nov 2021 | 00:34:19 | |
A Happy Thanksgiving to all of you in the US - and happy holidays to everyone around our planet Earth! We have a great travel podcast for you - perfect for the driving, shopping, traveling you'll likely be doing this week. Between Anti-Satellite tests, Orbital debris, and the 5 year anniversary of our 3D printing lab AG3D - there's a lot to cover! Thanks for joining us Have a great Thanksgiving! | |||
| NASA's HLS Drama OVER! SpaceX, Blue Origin, & the Emergence of Orbital Reef | The Balance TIS258 | 10 Nov 2021 | 00:30:10 | |
A LOT has happened in the matter of a week in space...NASA & SpaceX continue work on HLS after months long delays, Blue Origin loses protest but strikes back with Orbital Reef for the next stage of Artemis. We learn about the diverse group of technologies, capabilities, and companies that make up Orbital Reef - Blue Origin, Sierra Space, RedWire, Boeing, Genesis Engineering, and Arizona State University (ASU). We explain WHY the HLS contract was so important to progress in space, and WHY Space Stations are a necessary technological development for us to truly have access to space for all. HLS Contract Timeline: Blue Origin loses protest for HLS Contract with NASA Orbital Reef, a Blue Origin company: | |||
| James Webb Telescope preps for launch, NASA's SLS & Artemis 1, & a 3D printing Halloween | TIS257 | 03 Nov 2021 | 00:29:58 | |
This weeks episode we are talking about some important launches coming up this year if all goes well. Both missions are long awaited missions years in the making! Space Launch System is stacked inside the Vehicle Assembly Building in Florida for the first time. James Webb Space Telescope FINALLY (hopefully) gets ready for launch onboard an Ariane 5 rocket on 12/18/21. Both missions have been a long time coming and it begs the question - what have we learned from these long delayed missions? What could we do better to have a rugged space program that isn't susceptible to political whims and a waining public interest? How did we make our 3dprinted Halloween costume of a SpaceX helmet like the one the Inspiration4 wore on their mission? All this and more! We've got lot to chat about! We'd love to know what YOU think James Webb telescope gets ready for launch - what to look out for: https://www.space.com/james-webb-space-telescope-deployments-video https://arstechnica.com/science/2021/10/nasa-wants-to-buy-sls-rockets-at-half-price-fly-them-into-the-2050s/ A History of Hubble leading up to the Launch of James Webb Space Telescope: | |||
| Blue Origin sends Kirk to Space, LUCY launches, & the first satellite refueling station from OrbitFab | 25 Oct 2021 | 00:34:05 | |
So much to catch up on from this month! Blue Origin sends Captain Kirk (William Shatner) to #space, LUCY launches to the Trojan Asteroids, and OrbitFab is launching the first satellite fueling station on a SpaceX Falcon9! & SO MUCH MORE For anyone waiting for a new episode this month - thanks for your patience! Life got the best of me, and sorry you had to wait. But thanks to everyone who reached out. All is good, just busy working on my future! LUCY heading to the Trojan Asteroids Blue Origin Drama: https://twitter.com/blueorigin/status/1445377244860407816?s=21 Orbit Fab Launch: | |||
| The Balance: Inspiration4, The Scientific Mindset, & Learning about my mind & body TIS#255 | 30 Sep 2021 | 00:22:21 | |
This week we are closing out the exciting month of September and sharing more thoughts about the Inspiration4 mission. This first all-civilian mission has had a PROFOUND affect on me. Still processing just how much but it's really got me focusing on my own body & mind and wanting to make progress in a more healthier & fit me. NOT what I was expecting as my takeaway from this mission, but this really broke down my perception of astronauts as being required to be professionals. We are good enough to train basically anyone to become an astronaut now apparently. I want to hear YOUR thoughts on what you've loved about Inspiration4 as well - so please reach out to us on social media @todayinspacepod on Twitter & Instagram, @todayinspace on TikTok, and /TodayInSpacePodcast on Facebook. Or email us at todayinspacepodcast@gmail.com As always, the podcast is brought to you by AG3D Printing, our 3D printing lab where we bring people's ideas into reality! We sell fun gifts and things for around the home on our etsy shop etsy.com/ag3dprinting. And we also have our lab where you can bring almost any idea from notes on a page to a physical product with our iterative design process. Head over to ag3d-printing.com and follow us @ag3dprinting on Instagram to get a free quote on your project with us FAA review of environmental impact - public comments open https://www.space.com/faa-releases-draft-environmental-review-spacex-starship
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| SpaceX Inspiration4 Deorbit, Ocean landing, & Recovery Hangout w/ Niko Orphanos of Weebs & Weights | 21 Sep 2021 | 00:49:05 | |
This week's episode begins with a recap of the successful Inspiration4 mission that successfully raised over it's $200 million fundraising and returned the crew of four back home to their families. I am still searching for the right words to describe all that I am processing after this three day mission in space, that went farther than any current mission in orbit with the worlds largest window ever flown. We follow up with the audio from our 40 minute live hangout on our Facebook page/Todayinspacepodcast with my brother Niko Orphanos on his Twitch channel and discord
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| SpaceX St. Jude's Inspiration4 Launch Hangout w/ Alex, Sara, and Niko | 17 Sep 2021 | 01:24:50 | |
On September 15th, 2021 the first all-civilian crew of Inspiration4 launched aboard a Falcon9 rocket to take a Crew Dragon spacecraft in orbit around the earth for three days at an altitude of roughly 575km (which after Day 1 has already reached as high as 590km!) A truly historic day and a true first that could open the ability for anyone to go to space. The mission is also a fundraiser for St. Jude's Research with the goal of raising $200 million dollars. This recording was taken from our Facebook LIVE event as we watched the stream of the launch via SpaceX's website. As I am trained as an engineer and not a sound technician, I do apologize for the overlaying of audio feeds at times. We are working on our setup for the next broadcast so if you have any constructive feedback to help us get better please reach out! todayinspacepodcast@gmail.com | |||
| Human Spaceflight (Moon & Mars) Thoughts After FRAM2 Returns! My Top 3 In-Flight Experiments | 11 Apr 2025 | 00:17:18 | |
The FRAM2 Astronauts have returned safetly after their "work-week" long mission in polar orbit. One thing about these private missions is that they can happen so fast! They don't stay up in space as long as NASA missions these days (ISS) so it's a fresh & interesting take on human spaceflight. And that's the theme for this week: discussing our top 3 favorite experiements shared live, in-flight by the FRAM 2 Crew. It also blends perfectly with our thoughts on how these private missions differ from the classic "NASA" spaceflight mission, and the future missions to the Moon & Mars. So buckle up - and let's dive in! Let us know what you think about the mission! Hit is up on social media @todayinspacepod on X/Instagram/Threads, @todayinspace on TikTok, or email us at todayinspacepodcast@gmail.com! Sources: https://x.com/SpaceX/status/1906033185353334805 https://f2.com/research-announcement.pdf Mission Commander Chun Wangs thoughts post mission: https://x.com/satofishi/status/1908586223603417507 https://x.com/satofishi/status/1909278819552567328 The Sounds of Deorbit inside of Dragon: 15 Minute video from orbit, sent to Earth: https://x.com/astro_jannicke/status/1907952467758960856 Timestamps: 00:00 Intro & More Space to Follow this Week! Here's to building a fantastic future - and continued progress in Space (and humanity)! Spread Love, Spread Science Alex G. Orphanos We'd like to thank our sponsors: AG3D Printing (ag3d-printing.com to learn more & start 3D printing today!) Today In Space Merch: James Webb Space Telescope Model (3DPrinted) SpaceX Starship-Inspired Rocket Pen (3DPrinted) Blue Origin New Glenn-inspired Rocket Pen (3DPrinted) Follow us: @todayinspacepod on Instagram/Twitter @todayinspace on TikTok /TodayInSpacePodcast on Facebook Support the podcast: #spacecraft #technology #aerospace #spacetechnology #engineer #stem #astronaut #arctic #antarctica #crewdragon #spacex #polarexpedition #fram2 #polarorbit #mars #tothemoon #artemis | |||
| Inspiration, 3D printing, and the double-edged sword of Work-Stacking | TIS#252 | 07 Sep 2021 | 00:25:51 | |
We're back after an episode-light August and ALOT of 3D printing with AG3D to talk about the double-edged sword of work-stacking. A technique I learned from a toolmaker in my days working in injection molding and by researching how a certain South African human is able to do so much with their companies in rockets, electric cars, AI, satellite internet, tunneling, neural interfaces and more... It's a powerful tool but WOW can you overload yourself. So we'll be talking about that a little more in depth, as well as covering the latest with Astra, Firefly, Starship and of course the upcoming Inspiration 4 mission. Thanks for joining us - LLAP Astra's 'Hover' Launch https://www.space.com/astra-launch-company-public-nasdaq https://twitter.com/djsnm/status/1431747444258213889?s=21 (https://twitter.com/tgmetsfan98/status/1431880547924537348?s=21 Firefly's mostly good test flight of Alpha: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aNgJSbWi_B4 https://spacenews.com/firefly-alpha-failure-blamed-on-premature-engine-shutdown/ Just the video of the test flight (from Firefly) https://youtu.be/qFjoPw0CfAU Inspiration 4 https://inspiration4.com/press/inspiration4-go-for-first-all-civilian-orbital-mission 00:00 Introduction & checking in | |||
| James Burk | The Mars Society, MarsVR, and humanity's future home on the Red Planet | People of Science TIS#251 | 18 Aug 2021 | 01:03:19 | |
After taking a week off and going North into the woods of Maine, we have returned refreshed and ready to discuss the near future of space! For Week 2 we're discussing humanity's future home on Mars, and we couldn't have asked for a better guest. This week we had the pleasure of speaking with James Burk, the Director of IT and Webmaster of the Mars Society and the lead for MarsVR. James shares his STEM origin story and how his passion for science and space began. We dive into the history of the Mars Society and how close we are to sending humans to the Red Planet really is. We discuss all things space to the max, from SpaceX & Starship to the crowdfunded success of James' project MarsVR, as well as potential uses for cryptocurrency in space - we went deep. If you are a fan of space and wondering where all this progress is heading, this is a great podcast for you. Even more so if you are new to space and have lots of questions! Please enjoy our talk with James Burk and reach out to the Mars Society if you want to get involved and be hands-on in making a difference for humanity's future! The Case for Mars by Dr. Robert Zubrin (founder of the Mars Society): Learn more about the Mars Society: Learn more about MarsVR: | |||
| Bill Britton | Cyber & Space, Securing our Space Future, 650,000+ Jobs, & Making Cyber a common skill | 03 Aug 2021 | 01:12:35 | |
Welcome to August of 2021! This month we wanted to discuss our near space future for all of us. While Billionaires and other lucky folks head to the edge of space we have to really focus on where this takes us. If going to space is regular, how do we make that a stable thing? What kind of job opportunities open up for all people? How do we secure our space assets, from top secret satellite technology to the data a crew is using to dock successfully to the space station? This week we welcome Bill Britton to the podcast to share his STEM origin story and discuss the cross-section of cyber and space. There is a need for over 650,000+ jobs right now in cybersecurity, and that isn't including the space industry that is virtually all digital and old - analog and highly susceptible to hacking. Do we need more PhD Rocket Scientists? Or just people who understand the basics of cybersecurity - digital literacy, cloud analytics, and cyber awareness? Can it be taught like any other skill but focused on the needs of the industry? | |||