John returned to discuss the space settlement vision statements he collected on his blog (also on TSS blog for this program) regarding why we should settle space. Read the fully summary of this program at www.thespaceshow.com for this date,Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023.

Jess talk about the 30th reunion for the DC-X in addition to talking about why the DC-X was and is so important. In addtion, we talked about hypsersonics, vertical takeoff and landing as compared to horizontal takeoff and landing and more. Read the full summmary of this program at www.thespaceshow.com for this date, Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023.

Welcome to Open Lines which was close to a 2 hour program today. We had lots of callers and some using email. Many topics from the learning period extension to the upcoming solar eclipse, to the JWST debate with Eric Lerner on the validity of the Big Bang Theory. Please read the full summary of the program at www.thespaceshow.com for this date, Sunday, Oct. 8,2023.

We welcomed Richard back to the show with first time guest Pete Wilhelm from the early days of space, spy sats, and NRL development. Pete not only shared great stories with us but talked about a recently declassified spy sat program (8 days ago!), plus we talked orbital debris, new technology and lots more. This was a terrific discussion so don't miss it. Read the full summary at www.thespaceshow.com for this date, Friday, Oct. 6,2023.

Doug Messier joined us for a discussion on the high costs for the Mars Sample Return Mission. The future of the mission is at risk due to rising costs. Doug did a good job of explaining the problems with the mission. Read the full summary of this show at www.thespaceshow.com for this date,Wednesday, Sept. 277, 2023.

Dr. Brandenburg returned to discuss the composition of Bennu and the relationship of that composition to Mars. Other topics were talked about including Dr. B's analysis of what Dr. Loeb found on his recent u/w expedition. We also talked about space nuclear power and ancient life prospects on Mars.

We welcomed Dr. Jay Zagorsky to the program to discuss the economic state of the U.S. space industry. Don't miss this program as Dr. Zagorsky has very interesting things and analysis to share with us. Read the full summmary of the show at www.thespaceshow.com for this date, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023.

Ryan was with us to discuss his space education, advocacy and engagement story with us as it is an unusual one. One of the main themes expressed by Ryan was to somehow get others to make space part of their being and more. He talked about grabbing it and putting in one's pocket. This was a long program coming in just beyond two hours. Read the full summary of the discussion at www.thespaceshow.com for this date, Friday, Sept. 29, 2023.

We welcomed Dr. Patryk Sofia Lykawka from Japan to discuss his work in finding possible small planets in the Kuiper Belt. His paper is on our blog for you to follow. Please read the full summary of this two segment Hotel Mars program at www.thespaceshow.com for Sept. 13, 2023.

Steve returned to discuss the Beyond Earth Institute, space settlement and their upcoming Symposium on the settlement topic. Read the full summary of the program at www.thespaceshow.com for this date, 9-26-27.