Today In Space

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

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

IT'S EPISODE 200! Alex shares his thoughts on this milestone, and where space has come from the start of the podcast. There's also A LOT happening right now, with SpaceX Starship 150m this week possibly and Demo-2 for Launch America. The return of human spaceflight for the US. Juleah Kaliski is our honored guest for the 200th episode and our segment for People of Science. She is an Amateur Astronomer, Artist, Graphic Designer, making fashionable tees for the modern astronomer, gamer, and space nerd. We connect on struggles with discovering our learning styles, self-confidence, and how important the Arts and Science are to each other.

Of course, we also chat about her favorite things to come in our space future! Honored to have our first member of the Space Pants Squad, never-mind one of the founding members of our online space community.

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

This week I share my thoughts on how a scientific mindset can be used to fight the fear of the unknown. In these current times, its tough to get any solid information about a topic. Even the experts haven't had enough time to really figure out what's going on. Which means we have to settle for 'good enough'. But we can have standards. Today, I bring back the concept of the scientific ladder of ideas to showcase how science values different types of ideas. The rungs of the ladder start from Hypothesis, to Theory, all the way to Law. I use current events to show how a scientific mindset can help us quell the fear of the unknown so we can focus on what's important and in front of us today. Wishing you all the best in these strange times. Hang in there! We're here for you. Follow along on our adventure to donate PPE to those in need that we're 3D printing here in our lab. We also have some cool space gear we're making here in the 3D printing lab - make sure to share with your space friends and help support us! May 27th 2020 - Demo 2 launch of the SpaceX Crew Dragon to bring NASA Astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken to the ISS. A historic day when America will use its own spacecraft to bring humans into space for the first time since the Space Shuttle in 2011. MARK YOUR CALENDARS! We will go live that day to broadcast - more coming up this week. Be well!

Welcome to another installment of the People of Science where we breakdown the common misconception of what someone in science is like. This week our honored guest is Zac Hall, lead editor of 9to5mac.com and writing for his new website SpaceExplored.com We originally met at the NASA Social event for the SpaceX CRS-19 mission in December of 2019.

Zac discussed his path into space from a distant interest to a full blown lifestyle after experiencing his first rocket launch (like myself) at the NASA Social event in December 2019 for the SpaceX CRS-19 launch. He attended the State of NASA social, met Administrator Jim Bridenstein, saw the SLS Core Stage on the test stand, and then watched CRS-20 and Starlink 6 launch in person. - I think he's got the space-bug! Zac and I could have talked about space for another 2 or three hours, and we will be talking again around the May 27 Crew Launch from Kennedy Space Center. But we close out this episode discussing where NASA history and future, as well as some thought towards space tourism and the commercialization of the Moon, and what that means with the current administration in charge.

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

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

We're discussing the Balance this week and having to taste our own medicine when it comes to how science and reality work. There's been a lot of talk on this podcast of the balance between theory and practice - specifically NASA and SpaceX. How their varying approaches can be wildy different...but can complement each other perfectly for the future of human space travel. This past month in response to 3D printing against coronavirus - we had to experience that dynamic first-hand. I had to personally draw the line of where perfection goes too far and when 'good enough' is in fact, good enough. We've been in the search for the best (and wanted) option for our heroes on the front lines of this pandemic. There's such a massive influx of people who want to help 3D print masks & faceshields and so little progress in finding the 'perfect' solution. It's tough - no one wants to give a solution that doesn't help people. But, people need a solution - fast. Supplies are low, healthcare is stretched thin, and the science for a cure can't move fast enough... This week, I discuss the challenges I faced in making that choice and WOW do I have a much greater appreciation for the balance of the Space Industry. From the decisions NASA has to make to make sure human lives are safe when traveling to space to how fast SpaceX is able to progress and solve problems, given virtually the same conditions as every other space company that's tried to do the same. You can follow along on our 3D printing adventure to donate PPE to our local front line heroes of the pandemic at our project blog on ag3d-printing.com, as well as our instagram @ag3dprinting