The Space Between: Science Fiction to Science Future

Mike and Mer tackle our current situation with the COVID-19 Pandemic, and how pandemics are portrayed in movies and TV. Join us for a glimpse at fact vs fiction and finding normal1cy in our new world.

Links discussed in the show:

What makes bats the perfects hosts for so many viruses? https://healthcareinamerica.us/what-makes-bats-the-perfect-hosts-for-so-many-viruses-3274c019bb4d

CDC Coronavirus Self-Check: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/index.html

Happy New Year from Mike & Mer! In this episode, we discuss recent events in the world of Star Trek: pay tribute to some members of the Trek community who have passed, discuss Picard & Season 3 of Discovery. We also review some major milestones in space exploration, as well as some upcoming launch events.

We also discuss upcoming events for space enthusiasts: 

- American Museum of Natural History, January 28 at 7 pm, Planetarium Show: Current Space Missions hosted by Brian Levine, Manager of Youth Programs and Emily Rice, an Astronomy Professor. More info at ticketing.amnh.org

- Kennedy Space Center Museum, January 17-19, Fly with an Astronaut: Former Astronaut Barbara Morgan. More info at kennedyspacecenter.com

- Caltech’s Beckman Auditorium, January 24, Spitzer end of mission lecture, focusing on the infared observation of the universe for the past 16 years. More info at caltech.edu/vonkarman

Join Mike and Mer as we recap the fall convention scene, discuss the recent buzz in the world of sci-fi TV, some key updates for NASA Insight, and Mer's cool field trip!

Also, it is The Space Between's 1st Birthday! Happy Anniversary to us!

At last! Mike & Mer reflect on Star Trek Las Vegas 2019, and discuss a couple of recent events in space exploration.

Join Mike & Mer as we recap our Apollo 11 50th Anniversary moments, hear Mike's awesome Space Camp stories, and find out what we will be up to at Star Trek Las Vegas this week!

Join us as we recap some crucial current events! The most recent Falcon Heavy launch and its payload, the return of ISS astronauts, and the Apollo 11 50th Anniversary!

Show notes: 

The Intrepid Museum & events:  https://www.intrepidmuseum.org/ 

Apollo 11 movie site:  https://www.apollo11movie.com/ 

Time to explore Terok Nor! Mike and Mer discuss the highly-anticipated Deep Space Nine documentary, What We Left Behind, as well as the role in the Star Trek fandom DS9 has had over the years. Not to mention, exciting upcoming space and Trek events!

Hear all about the Planetary Society Congress Visit! Mike and Mer talk space advocacy and the major upcoming NASA initiatives.

Some resources for getting involved: 

Join The Planetary Society:  http://www.planetary.org/ 

Follow The Planetary Society on Twitter: @exploreplanets

Follow us on Twitter: @spacebetweenpod

Mike & Mer take a look at the aliens of The Orville, the expansion of the Trek universe in the Discovery: Short Treks, and recent updates in Mars exploration.