Today In Space

Alex has been doing some research into the history of the Space Race, reading up on some recommended books (listed below) and sharing his thoughts on the influence of the rocket on human history.

With the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon Landing coming up on July 20th, we'll be focusing on the comparisons between the Apollo Program and the newly announced Artemis Program to put the first woman and next man on the Moon by 2024. Alex breaks down the general difference between the two programs and their link to Greek Mythology.

Rocket Lab also has a launch next week of the Electron rocket for the mission #MakeItRain. Spread Love, Spread Science.

• http://www.collectspace.com/news/news-051319a-nasa-artemis-moon-program.html
• https://www.nasa.gov/feature/nasa-to-partner-with-american-industry-to-supply-artemis-moon-missions
• https://www.rocketlabusa.com/missions/completed-missions/make-it-rain/

In this episode, Alex discusses his thoughts on the importance of unplugging from technology and work in the 21st century after a week long vacation in Hawaii. Rest is so important, since stress and unproductive criticism can creep in otherwise and slows most of us down. We then review some Orbital News: - SLS Orion Crew Abort Test Getting Setup in Florida https://twitter.com/JimBridenstine/status/1136736879783682049

- The President sends a confusing tweet about funding NASA, the Moon, and Mars https://twitter.com/Erdayastronaut/status/1137068997516648450

- SpaceX's Starlink Gets Backlash for Potentially Interfering with Future Earth-Based Astronomy https://spacenews.com/spacex-launches-60-starlink-satellites-begins-constellation-buildout/ https://earthsky.org/human-world/aas-statement-spacex-starlink-satellites NSF Statement on it's work with SpaceX to reduce interference with Earth-based Astronomy https://www.nsf.gov/news/news_summ.jsp?cntn_id=298678 Astronomy Live Starlink effects on Sky (video) https://youtu.be/Wm6G6N5u0IA Support the podcast! audibletrial.com/todayinspace - Free Audiobook and month trial ag3d-printing.com - Check out our 3D printing company to learn more about 3D printing and get a free quote on your next project! Follow us on Social Media:

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In this episode, Alex shares his thoughts on the new Apollo 11 documentary.

Have you seen it? What did you think?

Alex shares the moments of that documentary that he is still stuck on days after watching it.

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Alex shares his thoughts on SpaceX's latest successes and difficulties with Starlink, Crew Dragon, Falcon 9 Reusability, and Starship Testing. He continues his theory of balance in science by discussing why and how SpaceX may be doing too much and could run itself too thin.

Our Audible Recommendation for this episode is 'Failure is not an Option' by Gene Kranz. Get your copy for free by going to audibletrial.com/todayinspace and start your free trial.

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https://www.floridatoday.com/story/tech/science/space/2019/05/24/spacex-cleaning-up-cape-canaveral-landing-zone-after-crew-dragon-explosion/1227473001/ https://www.engadget.com/2019/05/23/spacex-starlink-launch/

https://spacenews.com/spacex-begins-starship-hopper-testing/

https://twitter.com/ELGR3CO/status/1133015295650684929

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

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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