Today In Space

We're back! After two weeks with COVID-19, and taking alot of rest and basically putting life on hold - the podcast has returned. A huge thank you to the Today In Space fam for reaching out, sending good vibes, and offering to help. It was a crazy time, and you definitely helped us get through this. THANK YOU! I wanted to take this episode to share my experience with COVID. I did test positive and I had intense symptoms for 14 days. This is meant to be an episode for anyone who is interested in what the symptoms are like, a breakdown of my anecdotal experience, and a reminder as we enter fall and winter, which is historically an easier time to catch flus & diseases.  We're not quite out of the woods yet with this pandemic, and I had a lot of questions after posting online that I tested positive. So here we are - an engineers observations of having COVID-19, after 8 months and 32 episodes of lockdown. Be well folks - have good habits!

This week we have the creators of the Snap Collar on to discuss their product before it launches on Kickstarter on October 13th, 2020. We had the pleasure of working with them early in the development stages of their design and used 3D printing and iterative design to fast-track their idea from paper to product. Iterative design is a core tenant in the New Space world, we see this concept in real life with SpaceX's Starship and the Falcon 9. Our 3D printing lab AG3D uses that concept to help people bring their ideas into reality. We're very excited for the launch of Snap Collar and wish both Jack & Mike the best in the next stage of their idea adding value to people like you Follow them on Instagram @snapcollar

This week has been tough for me - so I hope you're hanging in there. Stress overload. I usually end up thinking 'big picture' and looking to the future when that happens. So for this episode, I pull together some research on how we might make space colonies possible. For me, I'm putting alot of stake into SpaceX's Starship being the vehicle for progressive change to human life on the Moon and Mars.  We also talk about some of the latest orbital news to follow up from last episode, since almost all launches we discussed have been delayed since then. We also have an official date for Crew-1 and a follow up on what they learned from Demo-2. I also nerd out about the importance of the Space Toilet.  Wishing you well! Spread love and spread science! https://www.businessinsider.com/spacex-nasa-crew-dragon-heat-shield-erosion-2020-9?amp https://www.businessinsider.com/nasa-spacex-crew-1-mission-launch-late-october-2020-8 https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2020/09/starship-sn8-test-series-first-super-heavy/ https:

Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos rivalry https://www.businessinsider.com/elon-musk-jeff-bezos-fights-disagreements-insults-list-2019-6#not-long-after-spacex-claimed-victory-musk-and-bezos-began-clashing-in-public-in-november-2015-blue-origin-landed-its-first-reusable-rocket-called-the-new-shepard-the-rarest-of-beasts-a-used-rocket-bezos-tweeted-with-a-video-12 Blue Origin NS-13 - Texas Moon Landing Technology https://www.blueorigin.com/news/new-shepard-mission-ns-13-launch-updates ULA Delta IV Heavy Launch (Secret-Classified Payload) https://www.ulalaunch.com/missions/next-launch/delta-iv-heavy-nrol-44 SpaceX Sunday Launch - Space Force GPSIII-04 https://spacelaunchnow.me/launch/falcon-9-block-5-gps-iii-sv04/ SpaceX Starlink 12 https://www.spacex.com/launches/ Northrup Grumman https://www.rocketlaunch.live/launch/crs-2-ng-14 Life on Venus (and the missions that could help us find it) https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/venus-might-host-life-new-discovery-suggests/ Starship SN7 Pops https://twitter.com

On this week's People of Science episode, we have the Weaver brothers Elliot & Zander who are the producers of the science fiction feature film 'COSMOS. They share their journey to becoming filmmakers and discuss where the passion for storytelling comes from. Thanks to @thescenesnob for introducing me to these guys, it was a blast talking about their passion for filmmaking and finding out WHY they do what they do. I found out we had a lot in common. And if you haven’t already GO WATCH COSMOS! Go to cosmosmovieofficial.com, find your favorite way to watch it, and then listen to this episode!! A great movie for all ages, especially ANYONE in #stem or who loves #science #space #scifi #astronomy. It’s great. Just saying.

This week Alex shares his thoughts on the future ahead of us, and just how weird it's going to get. Neuralink is the obvious front runner, allowing us to interface with the brain at a level unheard of before. Lots of great things for those affected by blindness, deafness, paralysis, memory loss, and stroke complications. But it could be used for a lot of bad too, and we need to start thinking about it ahead of time. The tool called Neurolink is not good or bad, its how its used. This idea of not assigning intent to a tool brings me to the 9-11, and the devastating loss that so many experienced that day in 2001. I share my thoughts as an adult looking back at it since I was experiencing it at as 11 year old. Did the use of a commercial airliner stop me from having an interest in aerospace? Did it prevent me from becoming an Aerospace Engineer? Neuralink Website: https://neuralink.com/ Most recent demonstration: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVvmgjBL74w

On People of Science, we speak with humans who follow their passions and have been influenced by science, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics (STEAM). This week we had Juleah Kaliski back on for another podcast to talk space and life. We discuss creativity in the time of the pandemic, learning styles, west coast fires, environment, and change. Juleah also shares her thoughts on the latest SpaceX crewed mission DM-2, Falcon 9 B1049's 6th reusable flight, women in NASA, SLS, and more! Fashionable tees for the modern astronomer and space nerd - Support Juleah here: https://www.threadless.com/shop/@jule... Support the Podcast: https://www.etsy.com/shop/ag3dprinting/

It's a busy week in space this week! Launchapalooza is upon us with 5 rocket launches planned for the weekend - SpaceX, ULA, RocketLab, and Astra We also have to discuss the Falcon9 B1049 because it has broken the latest threshold for reusability, and we discuss how fast the team is turning these rockets around for flight.  Finally, its time for a design review of the 3D printed Galileo Rocket. We've learned so much from iteratively designing this model rocket, and we've found some hidden treasures along the way. We think we've found a way to help us spread love & science to schools & communities that are cutting budgets and losing STEM programs. Follow Launchapalooza: https://www.space.com/four-rockets-launching-four-days-august-2020.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Falcon_9_first-stage_boosters#B1049 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galileo_Galilei https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galileo_(Star_Trek)

Hey there Space People!  Apologies for the week off - life and COVID finally got the best of me and needed to take care of myself. Now that I've been tested and hydrated again we're back! I share my thoughts on getting tested with THE SWAB and how nobody really knows anything about this virus (including myself).   I also share my thoughts on the 'New Hope' of the space industry (and possibly humanity) of SpaceX& NASA finally working together and ending the culture war that's plagued the industry for at least 10 years. I relate the only way I can - by sharing stories of my younger-more-angsty-self learning to be an Aerospace Engineer experiencing the Old Space vs New Space 'culture war' in real time. Just wanted to reflect on my experience 10 years later at the end of an era which values teamwork and an open private-government partnership to tackle the next generation of human spaceflight for NASA. Elon Musk Biography by Ashlee Vance: https://amzn.to/2Q5DOVR Elon Musk on the 'NASA' resistance for early S

What a crazy week! Not just for the world around us slipping into madness, but the incredible things happening in the Space Industry! A new hope on the horizon after NASA Astronauts Bob Benhken and Doug Hurley return to Earth on the Crew Dragon capsule. SpaceX continues development on Starship with a hop down in Boca Chica, and we have some flight hardware to show you! As always, be well - and let us know what your favorite part of the Demo 2 mission recovery was! Did you learn anything new? todayinspace.net @todayinspacepod - instagram, twitter /todayinspacepodcast - facebook @todayinspace - tiktok Crew-2 will reuse Falcon9 and Crew Dragon from Demo2 https://www.facebook.com/152489854767383/posts/3781482731868059/?d=n Demo2 Departure & Recovery Broadcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sl2jo1bSxl8 - Departure https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-l6f4wcv2I - Splashdown Words from Elon Musk after the Demo2 mission completion  https://www.instagram.com/p/CDcUMMijI2x/?igshid=bfk2d8vumzpf Crew-1 Mission

We had a LIVE Launch Hangout for the Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover from Cape Canaveral in Florida from the comfort of the podcast studio. A beautiful day to launch to the Red Planet, and both NASA and ULA had nominal launch. Big shoutout to everyone involved in changing the game plan of preparing a rover to go into space, and still be able to succeed - even with a coronavirus outbreak.  You can watch the full NASATV broadcast here - lots of good info (and interviews!) https://youtu.be/JIB3JbIIbPU Thanks everyone who joined in on chat! Great hearing from you - and thanks for the questions! More on the Galileo Rocket project next week! We're making progress!

It was a busy week in space this week! Lots to talk about - China is off to Mars with it's first rover, SpaceX successfully achieved another level of reusability capabilities, the return date for Demo-2 and Astronauts Bob & Doug is official (and soon!). And we have a progress update on our Galileo rocket project after our first design session. Next one is this coming Sunday - follow us on facebook at Today In Space Podcast to get an update when we do. Join us! I also decided to expand on a previous idea from the podcast, the scientific ladder of ideas. The same way that scientific ideas go from a hypothesis to a theory can also help us get better at filtering through the bullshit information in our daily lives. It's helped me, and if it helps even one other person - it's worth sharing! Have a good week - be well! SpaceX Double Fairing Recovery: https://techcrunch.com/2020/07/20/spacex-successfully-launches-anasis-ii-satellite-and-breaks-booster-turnaround-record/ Plaque onboard Perseverance https://

This week we're covering the Perseverance Rover aka Mars 2020 Rover mission. Learn more about this incredible feat of engineering, including when it's expected to launch, some of the challenges the team has faced, and of course the science we're expected to see if and when this mission is successful. I compiled all my favorite facts and information on WHY this mission is important. It's primed to blow us all away when it gets to the surface of the Red Planet - and we wish NASA and the United Launch Alliance luck launching on time under these pandemic conditions. They've worked hard to get us to this point! Good luck! Launch Window: https://mars.nasa.gov/mars2020/timeline/launch/launch-windows/ NASA team video on Perseverance mission (lots of great information): https://youtu.be/yIWyFX0uxoc NASA Fact Sheet - Perseverance Rover: https://mars.nasa.gov/files/mars2020/Mars2020_Fact_Sheet.pdf Mars Sample Mission Return Overview (NASA): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0PVjj0PEPMA Antonio Paris research on Martian L

This week has been crazy and busy - not only with all that's happening in the Space Industry, but in each of our lives. So I sat down and shared my thoughts on some of the things we've got going on and what we're following in Space.  First - an update on the Rocket Project 2020! Voting is underway for us to name our first 3D printed model rocket. Head over to our instagram page @todayinspacepod to vote! We also take out some of our model rockets we'll be launching and comparing our rocket to. Second - we have to talk about mind and body balance. It's more important now than ever. I share what I've been up to - and a space movie for you in case you need an escape! Spaceship Earth on Netflix! All about Biosphere2 - which brings up a potential flaw in the idea of humans living on other planets. A cautionary tale for sure. Third, preliminary news that the Europa Clipper mission, to explore the subsurface ocean of one of Jupiters most unique moons gets surprising launch flexibility thanks to Congress actually wor

This episode is a recap of the live Launch Hangout for the SpaceX launch of GPSIII-SV03 mission for the Space Force. It was the first mission that SpaceX has done for the new branch of the military, as the Space Force is starting to take over some of the responsibilities of the Air Force during this transition period.  As we found out during the launch, GPSIII-SV03 was dedicated to the memory of Col. Thomas G Falzarano, who unexpectedly passed away in May. We close this episode listening to part of the video made by Air and Space Force members close to the late Col. Falzarano. Its a reminder that going to space is never a single individual or a robotic rover - it takes village of dedicated people.  Enjoy and be well - until next week, spread love and spread science.

It's finally summer - which means our Model Rocket Project is starting! We're designing a 3D printed rocket - and we want you to be involved! Using our 3D printing lab AG3D we're going to be making our own model rockets and you get to be involved in almost every step in the process.  I'm super excited about the project and even more excited that the idea came from one of our listeners! (Thanks Steve). I'm doing a little research and will be introducing ways for you to engage and be a part of the process. Feel free to reach out to us on social (@todayinspacepod) or by email (todayinspacepodcast@gmail.com) In the meantime, I want to learn from you! Anyone out there already make their own model rockets before? What was your favorite part? Design? What was the biggest challenge you faced? Very excited to get started and to have you a part of this rocket project. HERE WE GO! Let's learn together! Have a great week! Be well  SpaceX Starship SN5 getting ready in Boca Chica, Texas (NASA Spaceflight Stream 6/24/2020

SpaceX was able to change the space world by launching American Astronauts Bob & Doug with the Demo 2 launch. It took 10 years and lots of hard work.   I quit a pack a day cigarette addiction after 7 tries to ‘quit’, and 5 years of replacing the habit and rewiring my brain with podcasting and 3dprinting.   How long will it take us to make real change in the world? What can we do to be in this for the ‘long haul’? How does addiction relate to changing the world? Well, I relate the only way I can, with my own experiences.   Hope you enjoy the rant of an episode. Thanks for listening and being a part of this space science podcast!

This week I had the honor of having Josh Lynch (@JMYSTIC) on the podcast. Josh and I met when we both worked in tech retail and always connected on content creation and having an online presence. He's currently finishing up his Computer Science Engineering degree and continues his online brand JMYSTIC with his streaming, various youtube channels, social media, and interacting with the community he's built online. As an admirer of everyone building their own legacy, I've been wanting to talk to him about the journey and challenges of building a brand online. Josh is not only an engineer, but he uses his knowledge of the technical and combines it with the artistic to put out some great content. I enjoy watching his stuff whenever it comes up on my feed. There are some video games I know only from watching him play them.  Josh recently put out this reaction video on one of his new channels, and he had an incredible message from his perspective as a young black man in America. We discussed the murder of George Fl

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 Wayne Neumaier, who by day is a rocket scientist for Dynetics (one of the three companies chosen for NASA's lunar landing program).   By night, he is a prop builder, costume maker, and robot fabricator. You may know his a7lprops work from his operational BB8 droid, Kylo Ren cosplay or Jim Lovell Apollo Space Suit. (Don't forget the Mark Watney one either!) It was a lot of fun to talk with Wayne, learn more about his path to becoming a rocket scientist and maker of all things awesomely nerdy. As you can tell by the length of this episode we had a good time - and we could have talked for another 3 hours! We'll have to save that for next time - but for now, enjoy! Make sure to follow Wayne @a7lprops on instagram!   Mighty Eagle: https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/lunarquest/robotic/12-085.html   2StoryProps Blog: 2StoryProps.Blogspot.com http:

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!