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Casual Space

Let"s talk SPACE, and let"s keep it casual. Nothing too technical. Stories that inspire. As a former NASA Public Affairs Officer, let be serve as your guide. I"ll provide conversations that are both interesting and fun. Each weekly episode brings a new, fresh discussion on a variety of space topics & stories. The universe is pretty big, so there"s always something new to discover! Join me and find YOUR inner space geek on Casual Space!

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162: Star Trek: Mission Chicago!

Casual Space ·

2022/05/16

Chad and Chris are back and reminisce about their journey into the universe (Chicago) for the official Star Trek convention! Together, Chris and Chad share the highlights from this fan experience that includes everything from the big celebrity stars to the panel discussions, memorabilia, and the tattoos? Beth jumps in at the end for the lightning round questions (is Q a bad guy, or a good guy?) and shares a few thoughts on what’s going to happen next year (we will all be going back). Don’t miss

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161: Hybrid Rockets and 3D Printing Fuel with Vaya Space

Casual Space ·

2022/04/30

Beth sits down with three members of Vaya Space, a hybrid rocket engine and small satellite launcher company! Mickael Buswell, Brian Ha, and Grant Begley explain how they’re working to offer frequent, reliable, economical, and environmentally-friendly small satellite launch opportunities in precise orbital placement…by using hybrid rockets that are redefining the cost, performance, and safety of space access! Using their proprietary technology, STAR-3D™ hybrid rocket engines are produced by 3D

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01:09:16

160: Satellites & Earth Day with Exo-Space co-founder...

Casual Space ·

2022/04/22

Happy Earth Day! Satellites improve our life on Earth by providing valuable data about our incredible planet. How exactly do satellites work? What kind of data do we need to improve, save, and protect our Earth? Here’s your 1-0-1 on satellites! From how they work, how they acquire power, how they navigate in orbit, and how they help us all benefit from the data they provide back to us on Earth! Mark Lorden is our expert guide as the co-founder and Chief Business Development Officer of Exo-Space,

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159: Humans to Mars Summit Preview with Chris Carberry

Casual Space ·

2022/04/15

How will Humanity Return to the Moon by the Mid-2020s and Go to Mars by the Mid-2030s? How Can Innovations that Enable Human Missions to the Moon and Mars Benefit Humanity? If we find life on Mars, what happens next? These are just a few of the fascinating topics that will be explored at the 2022 Humans to Mars Summit (H2M) that is taking place on May 17-19, 2022, at the National Academy of Sciences Building in Washington, D.C. https://www.exploremars.org/summit/ The Human to Mars Summit is the

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158: Become Off-Worldly with Laura Forczyk

Casual Space ·

2022/04/08

Try to keep up with Laura Forczyk! At the time of this conversation, Laura has a new NEW baby, a new business and just a few new multiple things that she’s working on. All at the same time. You may want to sit down and buckle in- because Laura and Beth have a LOT to discuss together in this episode, including space camp, working for NASA, writing books, getting women to the Moon, hiring talented people for jobs in the space industry, *whew* (let’s pause for a baby snuggle) work-life balance and

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157: An Astronaut’s Support Team: Family & Friends...

Casual Space ·

2022/04/03

Last March, family and friends learned of Dr. Sian Proctor’s selection for the SpaceX Inspiration 4 mission and were able to join her along many parts of her incredible journey to space. On this episode, Chris and Brian join Beth to reminisce-and share wonderful moments from this recent adventure- from hearing the exciting news to watching the launch and landing. Here are the personal stories and sincere impressions from Sian’s support team! About Chris: Chris Proctor and his wife Pattie and live

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156: The Internet in Space with Kepler’s Diane Burchett

Casual Space ·

2022/03/25

The folks at Kepler are on a mission to build the Internet in space. Diane Burchett always loved math and science and was curious about how things worked. From taking apart the family vacuum to materials engineering, and watching sci-fi shows featuring bioengineering, they’ve all be a part of her journey towards working in the space industry- along with a Summer Session Program at International Space University in 2003, and her qualification and application of additive manufacturing in space.

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155: Pete Davidson Is Going To Space

Casual Space ·

2022/03/20

UPDATE! Since this posting, the New York Times has reported that Pete Davidson may NOT be going to space, after all: Pete Davidson, the “Saturday Night Live” comedian and actor, will no longer travel to the edge of space on the next Blue Origin spaceflight, the company said late Thursday. The company had announced this week that its New Shepard rocket would launch on Wednesday, March 23, with Mr. Davidson and five other passengers. But the launch, the company’s fourth with human passengers, has now

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01:04:19

154: Getting Space Work Done with Tom Cooke

Casual Space ·

2022/03/13

As more and more people head into the great frontier of space, it’s going to take a community of passionate people finding new approaches to look at problems and discovering solutions to fuel the growing space economy. Working in space will need EVERYONE. That’s where Spacely comes in- and today, CEO Tom Cooke joins Beth to explain how Spacely helps match talent and companies with projects within the aerospace industry, all in the pursuit of “Getting Space Work. Done.” About Tom Cooke Tom was a

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153: Space Hero with Deborah Sass and Thomas Reemer

Casual Space ·

2022/03/03

Normal people can and should be able to fly to space. Deborah Sass and Thomas Reemer have set out to prove this in a very unique and entertaining way. Today on the Casual Space Podcast, Beth talks with Deborah and Thomas from Space Hero; the world‘s first-ever global competition series where contestants compete for a $55-million, 10-day trip to Space; the biggest prize ever awarded on TV. The competition for this once-in-a-lifetime journey will open to anyone over 18 who speaks English. This is the

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152: Planetary Society “Invitations” with Richard Chute

Casual Space ·

2022/02/25

The Planetary Society has been on a mission: To empower the world's citizens to advance space science and exploration. It’s the place for people who want to be involved in space exploration by sharing their passion with other like-minded people. Chief Development Officer of the Planetary Society, Richard Chute, joins Beth today on the podcast and explains how a hobby became a full-time job(s), and how enabling citizens of planet Earth to explore space together is one of the most remarkable

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151: Writing about Space with Emily Carney

Casual Space ·

2022/02/12

Emily Carney is an award-winning writer, editor, and public speaker specializing in spaceflight history. She’s also the co-host of the Space & Things podcast, and she’s the founder of the Space Hipsters Facebook group. Today on the show, Beth asks Emily how her love for space and talents as a writer began, how and when she’s most effective at writing, and what advice she may have for future space writers. AND, Emily shares a couple of classic astronaut adventures, too. About Emily: Emily Carney

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150: Space IS Nature with Daniel Fox

Casual Space ·

2022/02/04

“There is no Earth vs Space. They live together.” Daniel Fox is the author and photographer of FEEL THE WILD, founder of THE FUTURE OF SPACE, and SPACE 100.10. Daniel believes that it is nature’s goal to venture into space. This episode of Casual Space is one filled with wisdom, as Daniel reflects on how nature lives within us, around us, and beyond us- in space. "We are ambassadors for life and it is our responsibility to share Earth's knowledge and gift so that we can support the Universe’s goal

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01:11:53

149: James Webb Space Telescope with RSE Dean...

Casual Space ·

2022/01/28

On Christmas morning, NASA presented (launched) an incredible gift people of the WOLRD will be able to enjoy …The James Webb Space Telescope. NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope launched at 7:20 a.m. EST Saturday, December 25 on an Ariane 5 rocket from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana, South America. On this episode of Casual Space, Beth and (resident space expert) Dean geek out on all things JWST! The world’s largest and most complex space science observatory will now begin six months of

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01:05:31

148: Inspiration from Erin and Chris Sembroski

Casual Space ·

2021/12/24

Erin Sembroski didn’t know her husband Chris had entered a contest to fly to space. Then he won the Generosity seat on the Inspiration4 on a SpaceX, rocket and had to tell her the news. On this episode of the Casual Space Podcast, Erin shares her experience -from learning that Chris’ would be going to space as part of the first all-civilian crew- to how she worked to navigate the intensity of the obligations and emotions as an astronaut’s spouse. This is Erin’s story, told along side her husband

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01:10:57

147: The Creation Story of ThinkOrbital with...

Casual Space ·

2021/12/17

This episode is an amazing story about the Commercialization of Cislunar Space by a company named ThinkOrbital. It’s also the story of how two talented people were bold enough to share their innovative idea to design something…different, better, and for all space explorers. Co-Founders Sebastian Asprella and Dr. Vojtech Holub met on Discord during COVID, and soon found that by applying their interests and talents together in a big way, a big idea for a single-launch space station could become a

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01:01:26

146: Sending Science to the Lunar Surface with Aegis...

Casual Space ·

2021/12/03

When you need to send payloads to space, you call upon the expertise of Stephanie Murphy, because Ms. Murphy and her newly merged company is (and has been) perfectly practiced at providing on-orbit testing for government and commercial customers. Today on the show, you’ll enjoy getting to know the impressive Stephanie Murphy- how she’s overcoming obstacles as a female principal owner in the competitive commercial space industry, what it takes to fly payloads in space, her team’s ability to champion

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145: Author Patrick Mullane and Astronaut Mike Mullane

Casual Space ·

2021/11/20

Mike Mullane is a NASA astronaut who has written several award-winning and popular books detailing his space exploration experience. Years later, his son, Patrick Mullane, would also write a popular book about his own unique experience watching his father become an astronaut. Both accomplished veterans, Mike and Patrick sit down with Beth on Veteran’s Day to share some of their (hilarious) stories and (sincere) reflections, and even make a few predictions about the future of space exploration (Dad

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144: Tracking Apollo from Guam with Brian Riehle

Casual Space ·

2021/11/11

Built in 1966 to support the Apollo space missions, the NASA tracking station in Guam (GWM) was equipped with a 30-foot USB antenna and VHF Air-Ground Voice and Telemetry capabilities. Guam was the first dedicated Apollo station built, and it’s where Brian Riehle and his team helped to track and communicate with 5 Apollo missions, including Apollo 11! Beth had the privilege of meeting Brian at the Inspiration4 Mission launch, thanks to family friend and astronaut, Dr. Sian Proctor! About Brian:

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143: Next Generation of Lunar Landing Space Suits...

Casual Space ·

2021/11/05

What kind of space suit will we need to go back to the moon? How long does it take to make a space suit? Why are space suits white? What’s the first thing that could kill you in space? (It’s not what you think). Dan Klopp’s division at ILC Dover has been making space suits for NASA for over 50 years, so he’s perfectly positioned to provide us with a space suit tutorial in this episode of Casual Space! About Dan Klopp : Dan Klopp is a business leader with an extensive background in technology and

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