In this episode, Alex reviews some of the top Space Science events of this year to break down where we are so far in this year of Space.  - India's Anti-Satellite Test - Israel attemped their first lunar landing with their Beresheet spacecraft - The recent Falcon Heavy Test and results of the mission - NASA plans to send the 1st Woman and Next Man to the surface of the moon in 5 years - The recent images from the M87 Supermassive Black Hole by the Event Horizon team (and Dr. Katie Bouman who created the algorithm used to help image the black hole). There's so much happening in the Space Science world, especially this year - hopefully this breakdown helps get you caught up. Enjoy! Don't forget you can get a free audiobook and trial of Audible by going to www.audibletrial.com/todayinspace!

In this episode, hangout with your Science Communicator Alex for the first commercial launch of SpaceX's Falcon Heavy. They attempted to land all three rockets, two side boosters and one center core, on land and at sea on the droneship 'Of Course I Still Love You". SpaceX also attempted to recover the two fairings for the first time, enabling more reusability of each part of the rocket, driving the cost to go to space dramatically!

They launched the ArabSat 6A satellite that will provide for communication coverage for people in the Middle East and Africa.

Launch Hangouts are just that - a hangout. We watch a launch, share some extra knowledge you won't get in the live broadcast, and you get to enjoy the reactions of space nerds! I can't wait to go see a launch LIVE and in-person.

The most difficult thing about going to see a launch is you need to take a few days off of work just in case the launch gets delayed. From my research, it seems like you need 5 days to play it safe. This launch was delayed twice, and almost had to be delayed a few days later due to the launch window. But I want to go see a launch this summer, and thanks to SpaceX’s launch schedule that’s a possibility! See you on the Space Coast this summer!

Personal Log...Earth Date: March 12, 2019. After a few months away, Alex returns to explore a thought he has been obsessed with - balance. Balance in life, balance in work, balance in all things. But most importantly, how balance plays a part in science and engineering. Alex uses NASA and SpaceX as perfect examples to explain how each approach, science or engineering, can be used to solve problems. But he also dives into where the balance is off, and how the 'Launch America' program could bring balance back to the force to bring us an interplanetary future for the human race. This week's audiobook recommendation: 'The Dichotomy of Leadership' by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin

On this episode, Alex talks about entering Year 5 of the Today In Space podcast and looks at how both he and the podcast have evolved since the beginning, as well as plans for what the focus of the podcast will be moving forward in 2019.

Alex also previews the planned missions for 2019. These missions are coming up in the new year, and you can preview a whole year of spaceflight in this 10 minute breakdown.

2019 Missions: New Horizons Flyby of Ultima Thule, OSIRIS-REx at Asteroid Bennu, Hayabusa-2 at Asteroid Ryugu, Mars INSIGHT, Boeing CST-100 Starliner, SpaceX Dragon 2, Commercial Crew Program, Virgin Galactic's first space flight, Blue Origin's first crewed flight Finally, Alex discusses the momentum of all-things-space as we enter 2019. The things to look out for are a Space Economy, a Space Culture, and Space Exploration. Here's to a fantastic future!

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Happy New Year! Here's to another orbit around the Sun in 2019

This episode's Audiobook Recommendation: Extreme Ownership: How Navy Seals Lead and Win by JockO Willink & Leif Babin. Get this book free and start your free trial by going to audibletrial.com/todayinspace Sources:

• https://nerdist.com/flyover-of-pluto-shows-beautiful-details-of-our-favorite-former-planet/
• http://global.jaxa.jp/projects/sat/hayabusa2/
• https://www.nasa.gov/feature/jpl/mars-insight-lander-seen-in-first-images-from-space
• https://www.asteroidmission.org/20181203_mapcam/
• https://www.asteroidmission.org/?latest-news=nasas-newly-arrived-osiris-rex-spacecraft-already-discovers-water-asteroid
• http://pluto.jhuapl.edu/Ultima/Ultima-Thule.php
• https://bgr.com/2018/12/14/mars-insight-photos-mro-orbiter/

In this episode of Orbital News, we review the recent (Sept 17, 2018) SpaceX announcement of the first person and to purchase a BFR orbital trip around the Moon. We’ll overview some key aspects of the mission, including a project called #dearMoon.

SOURCES: https://dearmoon.earth/

#dearMoon video: https://youtu.be/x_TpmSram2g

Full SpaceX Webcast announcement: https://youtu.be/zu7WJD8vpAQ

For more on the BFR, #dearMoon, and making life interplanetary: https://www.spacex.com/mars

This episode is sponsored by Audible! Get your first free audiobook and free trial by heading over to audibletrial.com/todayinspace to get started today.

In this episode, we had an interview with Brian Stofiel of Stofiel Aerospace - an aerospace company looking to revolutionize how business can enter the space industry with their 3D printed rocket technology.

In part 2 Brian and Alex discuss some space topics, including:

• The ISS leak caused by a hole in a docked spacecraft
• Space Force and the possibilities of Space War
• Our near sci-fi future
• Generalists VS. Specialists in New Space
• The effect of 'on-demand' access to space
• AND MORE!

These 'People of Science' episodes will be interviews with the human beings who are involved in all walks of science. We're looking to connect the logic of science with the passion of the people doing it, in the hopes it may influence the next great scientist. If you have a suggestion for our next guest please email us at [email protected] Get your first free audiobook and month trial from Audible! Head over to audibletrial.com/todayinspace to get started today

In this episode, we had an interview with Brian Stofiel of Stofiel Aerospace - an aerospace company looking to revolutionize how business can enter the space industry with their 3D printed rocket technology.

In part 1 we learn about what Stofiel Aerospace is up to right now, what they goals are for the next 2 years, as well as a deeper look into why and how Stofiel Aerospace can change the space industry very quickly.  These 'People of Science' episodes will be interviews with the human beings who are involved in all walks of science. We're looking to connect the logic of science with the passion of the people doing it, in the hopes it may influence the next great scientist. If you have a suggestion for our next guest please email us at [email protected] Get your first free audiobook and month trial from Audible! Head over to audibletrial.com/todayinspace to get started today

The Parker Solar Probe launched aboard a ULA Delta IV Heavy rocket to 'touch' the Sun on August 12th, 2018. During it's mission (until 2025) the solar probe will orbit closer to the Sun than any other spacecraft. In this episode of Orbital News, Alex breaks down the launch, mission details, and share his take on why this mission is important, and what mysteries it may unlock about our Sun, solar wind, and space weather.  Get your first free audiobook and free trial of audible by going to audibletrial.com/todayinspace

RESOURCES:

• http://parkersolarprobe.jhuapl.edu/Multimedia/Videos.php#Mission-Videos
• https://svs.gsfc.nasa.gov/12992
• https://svs.gsfc.nasa.gov/4671
• https://svs.gsfc.nasa.gov/4672
• https://svs.gsfc.nasa.gov/4673
• https://astro.uchicago.edu/people/eugene-n-parker.php
• https://www.nasa.gov/content/goddard/parker-solar-probe
• https://svs.gsfc.nasa.gov/4653

Tori Bruno Tweet Infographic 

• https://twitter.com/torybruno/status/1026951855086039040

In this episode, Alex shares his thoughts on whether or not the creation of a 'Space Force' is necessary. Alex also challenges the idea that space should be looked at as only a war-fighting domain. He also shares his thoughts on the evolution and changes in his personal life, with the podcast, and more!

Get your first free audiobook and free trial of audible by going to audibletrial.com/todayinspace RESOURCE LINKS:

• (VIDEO) Vice President Pence's speech on 'space force' plans https://www.cnbc.com/video/2018/08/09/vp-mike-pence-white-house-space-force-military-national-security-defense.html
• (TRANSCRIPT) Vice President Pence's speech on 'space force' plans https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefings-statements/remarks-vice-president-pence-future-u-s-military-space/
• (DoD) Space Force to become 6th branch of the military https://www.defense.gov/News/Article/Article/1598071/space-force-to-become-sixth-branch-of-armed-forces/
• (DoD) Final Report on Organizational and Management Structure for the National Security Space Components of the Department of Defense https://media.defense.gov/2018/Aug/09/2001952764/-1/-1/1/ORGANIZATIONAL-MANAGEMENT-STRUCTURE-DOD-NATIONAL-SECURITY-SPACE-COMPONENTS.PDF

The European Space Agency has found evidence of liquid water in a lake underneath the surface near the southern pole of Mars. But what does that mean for future spaceflight? Why does it matter and why should we care about it? Alex does his best to answer these questions and discuss this historic discovery.  You can get your free audiobook and free trial of Audible by going to audibletrial.com/todayinspace

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Source Links: https://www.cnn.com/2018/07/25/world/mars-subsurface-water-lake-evidence/index.html?no-st=1532823786

http://www.sciencemag.org/news/2018/07/liquid-water-spied-deep-below-polar-ice-cap-mars

https://www.esa.int/Our_Activities/Space_Science/Mars_Express/Mars_Express_detects_liquid_water_hidden_under_planet_s_south_pole

http://sci.esa.int/mars-express/51824-4-probing-the-polar-regions/