Today In Space

Today In Space

By Alex G. Orphanos, Science CommunicatorScienceAstronomy
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  • Madison C. Feehan | Founder of Space Copy & Moon Trades | 3D printing on the moon, NASA, AI, and more!

    On this episode we speak with Madison C. Feehan, the founder of Space Copy and Moon Trades. She has a background in lunar instrument development, global open science programs, and is a member of Women in Aerospace Canada. She's also been an External Peer Reviewer and Executive Panelist for NASA since she was in high school.

    Topics from the episode:

    space, ai, industry, entrepreneurship, nasa, printing, artemis, science, lunar, moon, 3dprinting, working, process, integrate, create

    Madison share's her wealth of knowledge for space and entrepeneurship and its great to meet people in the industry (and at NASA) who are actually making it happen. We dive into the world of space tech, additive manufacturing, and space business with a glimspe at what our possible future holds in the final frontier (and on Earth)!

    Are you excited to see 3D printed habitats on the moon? What could we solve on Earth with 3D printing technology like this?

    We'd love to know your thoughts and questions! Email us at [email protected]

    SOURCES:

    https://www.spacecopy.com

    https://ceoweekly.com/space-copy-and-moon-trades-shaping-the-future-of-space-technology/

    https://www.moontrades.org/

    The 'Topics from the episode' above and the timestamps below for the episode were generated using AI (otter.ai) by running the audio through it's process.

    Timestamps:

    03:56 3D printing in Space with lunar technologist entrepreneur Madison Feehan

    11:16 Entrepreneurship in the space industry and the "Mum" test

    14:48 Entrepreneurship, productivity, and setting boundaries in entrepreneurship, prioritizing tasks, and maintaining a level headedness to mitigate conflicts.

    20:13 Moon Trades, STEM education, Lunar Mining, and collaboration.

    25:22 3D printing technology for space exploration - sustainable habitats on the moon

    29:32 "Our mission is to transform human exploration methods, solve challenges in space tech, and contribute to the science community."

    35:31 Space entrepreneurship and 3D printing in space

    43:23 Space industry development and lunar colonization.

    51: 35 AI in space exploration and its applications.

    59:13 AI integration in space exploration infrastructure development.

    1:02:19 AI and 3D printing in space exploration user-centric design for 3D printers on the moon

    1:09:37 Space entrepreneurship and career advice.

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    Here's to building a fantastic future - and continued progress in Space (and humanity)!

    Spread Love, Spread Science

    Alex G. Orphanos

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    It's an extra 20% off, which gets you to a 75% off. This only lasts until the end of January, so hurry up before it goes away.

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    #space #rocket #podcast #people #spacex #moon #science #3dprinting #nasa #tothemoon #spacetravel #spaceexploration #solarsystem #spacecraft #technology #carlsagan #aerospace #spacetechnology #engineer #stem #ai #industry #entrepreneurship #artemis #lunar# 3dprinting #integrate #create

    1 hr 15 min
  • Space in 24 | What to Expect in 2024 with 24 Things to look out for | SpaceX, NASA, Vulcan, and more!

    In the second episode of 2024, we went hard and produced a list of the 24 things to look out for in Space this year. Is my voice sore from this recording? Yes. Am I still excited for what's to come? OF COURSE!

    There are 8 groups of what to expect in 2024: Lunar, Space Station, Orbital Human Spaceflight, Deep Space, Payloads/Sats, Space Flyers, Astronomy, and Rocket Technology.

    We even added updates to this list as we were editing, since NASA released their new Artemis plan and the Vulcan took flight with CERT-1 and the Peregrine Lander saga is underway.

    We'd love to know what YOU are looking forward to in Space for 2024! Let us know in the comments or by emailing us at [email protected].

    REVISION (01/13/24) We have corrected our original recording where we incorrectly mentioned that NASA's VIPER Rover would be on the same Astrobotics Peregrine Lander that won't make it to the moon. VIPER will take a Falcon Heavy and Astrobotic's Griffin Lander to the moon. While delays are still possible, they are two seperate landers from the same lunar lander technology company.

    Lunar Missions:

    1. Starship Development
    2. VIPER Rover for NASA
    3. Lunar Trailblazer for NASA
    4. PRIME-1 for NASA
    5. Peregrine Lander from Astrobotics
    6. Vulcan Rocket from ULA
    7. Intuitive Machines LM-1 Lunar Lander

    Orbital Human Spaceflight:

    8. Artemis 2 (now delayed) 9. Polaris Dawn

    Space Flyer Missions:

    10. Virgin Galactic/Blue Origin New Shepard Karman Line Flights 11. NXTGEN Astronaut selection?!

    Deep Space:

    12. Europa Clipper 13. ESA's HERA mission to analyze DART impact

    Mars:

    14. JAXA's Martian Moon eXploration Mission (MMX) - now delayed

    Space Station:

    15. Sierra Space's Dreamchaser to take flight 16. Boeing Starliner to complete Commercial Crew Program Development 17. Axiom-3: 1st All-European Commercial Flight to ISS

    Payloads/Sats:

    18. Amazon's Project Kuiper Satellite Internet constellation ramps deployment 19. More National Security/Secret Launches to be expected

    Rocket Technologies:

    20. Blue Origin New Glenn Heavy Rocket 21. India's steady increase in Spaceflight in 2024 22. Terran-R | Reusable 3D printed rocket developmeny by Relativity Space 23. Rocket Lab to continue it's US/New Zealand launch cadence and develop Satellites

    Astronomy:

    24. The Great American Eclipse 2024: Total Solar Eclipse

    Sources:

    • https://spacenews.com/ulas-next-rocket-to-be-named-vulcan/
    • https://www.space.com/spacex-2024-starship-starlink-launches
    • https://www.nasa.gov/mission/artemis-ii/
    • https://europa.nasa.gov/
    • https://science.nasa.gov/mission/viper
    • https://science.nasa.gov/mission/viper/in-depth
    • https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/missions/lunar-trailblazer
    • https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/the-peregrine-lunar-lander-may-not-make-it-to-the-moon/ar-AA1mEXCN
    • https://www.intuitivemachines.com/post/intuitive-machines-im-1-lunar-mission-launch-update
    • https://www.nasa.gov/mission/polar-resources-ice-mining-experiment-1-prime-1/
    • https://www.mmx.jaxa.jp/en/
    • https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/the-peregrine-lunar-lander-may-not-make-it-to-the-moon/ar-AA1mEXCN
    • https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/nation/2024/01/08/ula-vulcan-rocket-launch/72147150007/
    • https://www.blueorigin.com/new-glenn
    • https://www.greatamericaneclipse.com/
    • https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/three-launches-in-q1-isro-s-24-plan-101703183805729.html
    • https://nextspaceflight.com/launches/?page=2&search=
    • https://www.relativityspace.com/terran-r
    • https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/innovation-at-amazon/what-is-amazon-project-kuiper
    • https://latteluxurynews.com/2023/12/08/virgin-galactic-nxtgen-astronaut-program/
    • https://duckduckgo.com/?q=axiom+3&t=brave&ia=web
    • https://www.cbsnews.com/news/total-solar-eclipse-2024-last-chance-see-us-20-years-nasa/
    • https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/missions/lunar-trailblazer

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    Spread Love, Spread Science

    Alex G. Orphanos

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    46 min
  • The Human Factor 002 | CHECK YOUR LVLS Confidence vs Ego & Becoming a Good Engineer | 3D printed DBZ Scouter

    For the first episode of 2024 (Happy New Year!) we're diving into the Human Factor to talk about Confidence vs. Ego. A perfect topic as we all look to make improvments in our lives with "new year new you" vibes. What keeps you honest and on goal when things get tough? What keeps you from continuing your goals for the 'new you'? It's Confidence! (or is it Ego?).

    We share our advice on how to navigate that by "checking your Confidence LVLs". To us, confidence can't be a "yes or no" thing, otherwise you end up using Ego to compensate because no one is ever 100% confident. So let's learn to manage risk and build our confidence starting with being honest about what we "actually" know vs. what we actually don't know. And then, going after it and learning!

    I'm no psychology or behavior expert but I am a human being striving for growth and self-improvement. So we're learning and we hope you join us and share your questions and what you know! We're looking to have actual experts about being a human being on the podcast to share what they know so we can all learn.

    If you know anyone who's an expert in 'humans' that you'd like to see on the podcast - email us at [email protected]!

    SOURCES:

    https://humanresearchroadmap.nasa.gov/Documents/IRP_Rev-Current.pdf

    https://www.statisticshowto.com/probability-and-statistics/statistics-definitions/confidence-level/

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    Spread Love, Spread Science

    Alex G. Orphanos

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    25 min
  • A Very Boston Holiday Space Podcast | w/ Matt Schricker Astrophotographer @Bostronomy | Part Two

    On Part TWO of our two-parter episode with Matt Schricker of @Bostronomy - we dig deeper into Astronomy, Astrophotography, and Telescopes. Matt shares his Astronomy on Instagram and TikTok but also has a creative style that we enjoy very much in his content. We also chat about the human experience of stargazing and how even your position on the planet can change your whole outlook on constellations!

    If you ever wondered about Astronomy and whether you could get into it OR if you ever thought it was too complicated - LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE! Some very down to Earth space-talk with two guys from Boston drinking some cold adult beverages and chatting about life and the "space condundrum". A perfect getaway for the holiday travel (and an escape from the holiday stess).

    Please enjoy this episode with Matt Schricker and make sure to follow him @Bostronomy on Instagram and TikTok

    The credit for this episode's 'Astronomy Pic of the Week' goes to Matt Schricker! Our first guest Astropicture

    • The Pleiades, an Open Cluster located 400 lightyears away in the constellation Taurus
    • Matt captured over 24 hours of exposure for this image, exposing so much of the gas surrounding these famous star cluster that spans 15 lightyears across.
    • The telescope used was a William Optics RedCat71
    • I made some color enhancemens to the image post-process for this episode to bring out some holiday colors.

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    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:

    https://www.magicmind.com/todayinspace

    • AG3D Printing

    Follow us:

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    • Buy a 3D printed gift from our shop - ag3dprinting.etsy.com • Get a free quote on your next 3D printing project at ag3d-printing.com • Donate at todayinspace.net

    #space #rocket #podcast #people #spacex #moon #science #3dprinting #nasa #tothemoon #spacetravel #spaceexploration #solarsystem #spacecraft #technology #aerospace #spacetechnology #engineer #stem #iss #podcast #spacepodcast #sciencepodcast #astronomy #pleiades #telescope #stargazing #astrophotography

    49 min
  • Astronomy, Music & the Space Conundrum w/ Matt Schricker @Bostronomy | A Very Boston Holiday Episode PART 1

    On this FIRST of a TWO PART episode, we have Matt Schricker of @Bostronomy on the show for a 'very Boston podcast' where we chat about Astronomy, Music, and Matt's STEM origin story. Matt shares his Astronomy on Instagram and TikTok but also has a creative style that we enjoy very much in his content. We dive into his origin story, being a Dad, his love of music (his band "Fever Dream" plays in Boston regularly), and the more human side of space and science.

    If you ever wondered about Astronomy and whether you could get into it OR if you ever thought it was too complicated - LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE! Some very down to Earth space-talk with two guys from Boston drinking some cold adult beverages and chatting about life and the "space condundrum". A perfect getaway for the holiday travel (and an escape from the holiday stess).

    We had so much fun space talking, this episode has a whole other episode! Part TWO coming out the week of Christmas so look out for it. In the meantime, enjoy this episode with Matt Schricker and make sure to follow him @Bostronomy on Instagram and TikTok

    The credit for this episode's 'Astronomy Pic of the Week' goes to Matt Schricker! Our first guest Astropicture

    • The Pleiades, an Open Cluster located 400 lightyears away in the constellation Taurus
    • Matt captured over 24 hours of exposure for this image, exposing so much of the gas surrounding these famous star cluster that spans 15 lightyears across.
    • The telescope used was a William Optics RedCat71

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    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:

    • Magic Mind - Use code TODAYINSPACE20 for 20% off!

    https://www.magicmind.com/todayinspace

    • AG3D Printing

    Follow us:

    @todayinspacepod on Instagram/Twitter

    @todayinspace on TikTok

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    Support the podcast:

    • Try Magic Mind - Go to https://www.magicmind.com/todayinspace Use code TODAYINSPACE20 for 20% off!

    • Buy a 3D printed gift from our shop - ag3dprinting.etsy.com • Get a free quote on your next 3D printing project at ag3d-printing.com • Donate at todayinspace.net

    #space #rocket #podcast #people #spacex #moon #science #3dprinting #nasa #tothemoon #spacetravel #spaceexploration #solarsystem #spacecraft #technology #aerospace #spacetechnology #engineer #stem #iss #podcast #spacepodcast #sciencepodcast #astronomy #pleiades #telescope #stargazing #astrophotography

    1 hr 2 min
  • LESS Space Debris with Flexible Solar Panels | Ascent Solar Technologies CEO Paul Warley | People of Space

    Space Debris - a problem that continues to exponentially grow as more and more payloads are sent to Earth orbit every day. Old satellites, or ones without fuel or power, essentially become a giant piece of trash that orbits uncontrolled with the "traffic" of low earth orbit. Now, with companies beginning to be hit with government fines over leaving debris in space - what can be done to prevent or reduce the potential and real space debris? This week, we chat with Paul Warley, CEO of Ascent Solar, a thin-film solar provider, about what makes flexible, lightweight solar PV advantageous when it comes to the growing issue of leaving debris floating in space. These flexible solar panels don't just reduce collateral debris from an impact, the panels also retain a huge portion of their power produced, losing essentially only the spot of impact for power generation. Paul shares with us: - How thin-film PV's flexible design helps it stay attached when it comes in contact with floating debris - Why their chemical makeup allows them to keep functioning even after being hit or damaged by floating debris - The fact that even a small collision would result in less space debris, as thin-film PV is not coated with an easily-breakable glass coating, as most traditional solar panels are - How space Business has changed and the internal struggle between 'New space' and 'Old space'. - Starlink and the boom of Constellation Internet satellites - His Space Origin story from banker, to 3dprinting, solar technology, and eventually CEO of Ascent Solar Technologies.

    SOURCES:

    https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-66993647

    https://jalopnik.com/faa-says-starlink-satellites-could-kill-people-spacex-1850929346 This was a really fun conversation that I hope you enjoy as much as I did. Paul was a great guest and the potential for the Thin-Film PV solar panels is MASSIVE. Especially if their reflectivity is less than traditional glass solar panels. Check out their website

    www.ascentsolar.com If you are interested in working with Ascent Solar, head over to their website for open positions.

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    Here's to building a fantastic future - and continued progress in Space (and humanity)!

    Spread Love, Spread Science Alex G. Orphanos

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    #space #rocket #podcast #people #spacex #moon #science #3dprinting #nasa #tothemoon #spacetravel #spaceexploration #solarsystem #spacecraft #technology #aerospace #spacetechnology #engineer #alien #stem #listenable #iss #podcast #spacepodcast #sciencepodcast #spaceforce #spacedebris

    50 min
  • SpaceX Starship Flight Test 2 - Was it Successful? | IFT 2 Breakdown and IFT 1 Comparison | The Future of Human Spaceflight?

    On this Thanksgiving week episode, we're breaking down Starship's latest test flight - IFT2 and comparing it to the first integrated test flight (a.k.a. IFT1). We think there are four major WINS for SpaceX, NASA, and humanity after IFT2's successful test launch.

    There is ALOT of work before humans can launch onboard, but IFT1 and IFT2 were only 6 months apart and they had to rebuild the pad. With a great looking launchpad post-launch, we expect LOTS of progress in 2024 for Starship!

    This episode is for folks of all levels of space nerdom, whether you're waiting for updates on Starship daily, or just finding out about the world most powerful rocket ever made...there's something for everyone. It's a true historic moment in space history that won't be fully appreciated (even by the most hardcore) for how special this moment is until the future.

    With a rocket system that has TWICE the thrust of the Saturn V - we're thankful for the balance between NASA & SpaceX (and the FAA) that this rocket is being developed!

    We'd love to know what you think and if you have any questions - so email us at [email protected]! SOURCES:

    IFT2 - SpaceX Recap https://x.com/SpaceX/status/1725852544587727145?s=20 IFT1 - Recap - SpaceX https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_krgcofiM6M Booster Static Fire https://x.com/SpaceX/status/1696221858134405371?s=20 https://x.com/SpaceX/status/1695159123019698498?s=20 Starship 29 Static Fire https://x.com/SpaceX/status/1673509777819967488?s=20 Iterative Test of one Raptor with a water cooled plate https://x.com/SpaceX/status/1659599720761950208?s=20

    Dr. Phil Metzger Research Thread on Starship's Volcanic Debris Potential https://x.com/DrPhiltill/status/1725539289667092524?s=20

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    We'd like to thank our sponsors: • Magic Mind - Use code TODAYINSPACE20 for 20% off! https://www.magicmind.com/todayinspace • AG3D Printing Follow us: @todayinspacepod on Instagram/Twitter @todayinspace on TikTok /TodayInSpacePodcast on Facebook Support the podcast: • Try Magic Mind - Go to https://www.magicmind.com/todayinspace Use code TODAYINSPACE20 for 20% off! • Buy a 3D printed gift from our shop - ag3dprinting.etsy.com • Get a free quote on your next 3D printing project at ag3d-printing.com • Donate at todayinspace.net #3dprinting #3dprinted #3dscanning #maker #space #rocket #podcast #spacex #moon #science #nasa #spacetravel #spaceexploration #solarsystem #spacecraft #technology #carlsagan #aerospace #spacetechnology #engineer #stem #interstellar

    28 min
  • 'What's Hidden Inside Planets?' | Dr. Sabine Stanley - Planetary Scientist | People of Science

    You may be familiar with some recent news about far-flung interstellar locations, like the Psyche Mission, Mars InSight Mission, and the Juno Mission to Jupiter. Award-winning planetary scientist Dr. Sabine Stanley has been involved in some of these missions and is the author of the new book from Johns Hopkins Press, What's Hidden Inside Planets?

    Thanks to Dr. Sabine and her team, our listeners can use promo code HPLAN for 30% off What's Hidden Inside Planets? when you order from Hopkins Press at press.jhu.edu.

    Link: https://www.press.jhu.edu/books/title/12879/whats-hidden-inside-planets?utm_source=radio_tour&utm_medium=podcast_radio_promo&utm_campaign=f23_stanley_hplan

    We were lucky enough to have Sabine on the podcast to share all about it for this episode of People of Science. She also shares her non-traditional STEM Origin story that starts in a small mining town in the middle of an impact crater!

    Available NOW on Spotify, Apple podcasts, Amazon Music, and Youtube! Please like, share, and subscribe!

    More topics from this episode:

    • How her interest in planetary interiors began.
    • Some of the forces at work inside planets, and how they affect the surface and why to truly understand a planet on the outside, we must know what's happening on the inside.
    • Some of the forces at work inside planets, and how they affect the surface and why to truly understand a planet on the outside, we must know what's happening on the inside.
    • What the future holds for planetary exploration and if there are planets yet to be discovered.
    • What this planetary scientist thinks of Pluto, whether its a planet and the surprise of how YOUNG the King of the Kuiper Belt is after the New Horizons flyby
    • Thoughts on Psyche, James Webb Telescope, OSIRIS-REx and more!

    Let us know what you think about this episode in the comments!

    We'd love to know your thoughts and questions! Email us at [email protected]

    SOURCES:

    https://sabinestanley.com/aboutme/

    https://sabinestanley.com/research/

    Sabine Stanley, PhD, is a Bloomberg Distinguished Professor of Planetary Physics at Johns Hopkins University focusing on magnetic fields and other geophysical elements as a means of studying the interiors of planets, moons, asteroids, and exoplanets. She is a 2011 Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellow and received the William Gilbert Award of the American Geophysical Union in 2010. She's a participating scientist on the NASA Mars InSight mission investigating Mars's ancient magnetic field and leads the Magnetism & Planetary Interiors (MagPi) research group at Johns Hopkins. Her work has been featured in National Geographic Magazine, Bloomberg View, CBC Radio's Quirks and Quarks, and the Washington Post. She will be featured in the Summer 2024 BBC series "The Planets II," and is the creator of The Great Courses lecture series "A Field Guide to the Planets."

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    Here's to building a fantastic future - and continued progress in Space (and humanity)!

    Spread Love, Spread Science Alex G. Orphanos

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    #space #rocket #podcast #people #spacex #moon #science #3dprinting #nasa #tothemoon #spacetravel #spaceexploration #solarsystem #spacecraft #technology #carlsagan #aerospace #spacetechnology #engineer #alien #stem #listenable #iss #alienlife #astronomy #astrophysics #planetaryexploration #jameswebbspacetelescope #womeninspace #womeninstem #artandscience #globalfoundries #podcast #spacepodcast #sciencepodcast #spaceforce #geology #planetaryscience #planetaryscientist

    Timestamps

    00:00 Planetary science and the challenges of exploring deep into the Earth's interior

    01:49 Planetary science origin stories and mentorship.

    04:52 Mentors, college experience, and planetary science research.

    10:43 Planetary science and the study of magnetic fields.

    14:08 Planetary formation and classification.

    17:23 Exoplanet exploration and potential for life detection.

    23:47 Space missions to metal asteroid Psyche and asteroid Bennu.

    27:10 Space exploration and the analysis of asteroids.

    33:54 Meteorites, impact craters, and geology.

    37:32 Gravity, mass, and time in planetary science.

    41:27 Moon formation, Pluto's status, and New Horizons mission.

    47:39 Scientists' reluctance to admit uncertainty.

    51:10 Space exploration and scientific growth.

    59 min
  • The Replicator | Using 3D scanning and 3D printing to recreate a Pumpkin like Star Trek

    On this week's episode, we replicate a pumpkin using 3D scanning and 3D printing in the AG3D lab. While the Replicator in Star Trek is still far away, todays technology has come A LONG WAY since even 10 years ago. We discuss what we used to bring this pumpkin-stein into life, and I also share some background on how 3D scanning and 3D printing went from an expensive set of tech, to something almost anyone can have in their homes for under $500. Space and 3D printing are also slowly beginning to cross-the-streams, and we discuss things like the 3D printed wrench in the ISS and how we think additive manufacturing is going to help revolutionize how humans live and work in space. We're discussing what we can do TODAY with technology that's certainly the precursor to a a sci-fi future we see in Star Trek. It also brings up the existential question - what IS this 3dprinted pumpkin? Is it real? Is it a copy? Or some kind of spectral capture of a pumpkin, like a digital memory? We'd love to know what you think and if you have any questions - so email us at [email protected]! SOURCES: https://www.nasa.gov/missions/station/space-station-3-d-printer-builds-ratchet-wrench-to-complete-first-phase-of-operations/ https://www.ag3d-printing.com

    Revopoint 3D Scanner - Inspire https://amzn.to/3sxLKpp (Affiliate link - if you choose to purchase through this link I do get paid a commission. Not an Ad or sponsored by RevoPoint) -------------------------- Spread Love, Spread Science Alex G. Orphanos

    We'd like to thank our sponsors: • Magic Mind - Use code TODAYINSPACE20 for 20% off! https://www.magicmind.com/todayinspace • AG3D Printing Follow us: @todayinspacepod on Instagram/Twitter @todayinspace on TikTok /TodayInSpacePodcast on Facebook Support the podcast: • Try Magic Mind - Go to https://www.magicmind.com/todayinspace Use code TODAYINSPACE20 for 20% off! • Buy a 3D printed gift from our shop - ag3dprinting.etsy.com • Get a free quote on your next 3D printing project at ag3d-printing.com • Donate at todayinspace.net #3dprinting #3dprinted #3dscanning #maker #space #rocket #podcast #spacex #moon #science #nasa #spacetravel #spaceexploration #solarsystem #spacecraft #technology #carlsagan #aerospace #spacetechnology #engineer #stem #interstellar

    23 min
  • The Human Factor 001 | Caffeine, Addiction, and Food-Allergies | My Wellness Journey Origin story

    This week we introduce a new segment - THE HUMAN FACTOR! As hard as we might try to forget, scientists and engineers (and anyone) lives inside of a human body. While we might push ourselves mentally, we have a tendency to fuel and treat our bodies like crap.

    But having a well operating human body will make us all better at whatever we do, even if its not science or engineering. We're taking a journey through wellness, biology, behavior, and more - and this week I'm sharing my almost 10 year wellness journey to start things out.

    I'm no biology expert (it was actually my worst subject in school, aside from chemisty). So we're learning and we hope you join us and share what you know! We're looking to have actual experts about being a human being on the podcast to share what they know so we can all learn.

    If you know anyone who's an expert in 'humans' that you'd like to see on the podcast - email us at [email protected]!

    SOURCES:

    https://humanresearchroadmap.nasa.gov/Documents/IRP_Rev-Current.pdf

    https://www.magicmind.com/science

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    Spread Love, Spread Science

    Alex G. Orphanos

    We'd like to thank our sponsors:

    • Magic Mind - Use code TODAYINSPACE20 for 20% off!

    https://www.magicmind.com/todayinspace

    • AG3D Printing

    Follow us:

    @todayinspacepod on Instagram/Twitter

    @todayinspace on TikTok

    /TodayInSpacePodcast on Facebook

    Support the podcast:

    • Try Magic Mind - Go to https://www.magicmind.com/todayinspace Use code TODAYINSPACE20 for 20% off!

    • Buy a 3D printed gift from our shop - ag3dprinting.etsy.com • Get a free quote on your next 3D printing project at ag3d-printing.com • Donate at todayinspace.net #space #rocket #podcast #spacex #moon #science #nasa #spacetravel #spaceexploration #solarsystem #spacecraft #technology #carlsagan #aerospace #spacetechnology #engineer #stem #interstellar #wellness #thehumanfactor #caffeine #magicmind #mentalhealth

    28 min

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The award-winning space science podcast about all things space! Hosted by Alex G. Orphanos, science communicator, maker, and aerospace engineer. Our mission: to spread love and spread science!