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The Space Show by Dr. David Livingston

The Space Show® focuses on timely and important issues influencing the development of outer-space commerce and space tourism, as well as other related subjects of interest to us all. doctorspace.substack.com

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63:22

Dr. Karen Lloyd discusses her book,...

The Space Show by Dr. David Livingston ·

2025/06/25

Please note that there were audio and technical difficulties with this program My apologies.Dr. Karen Lloyd, author of INTRATERRESTRIALS: Discovering The Strangest Life On Earth, was our guest for this 63-minute program. We explored a variety of strange life forms that she has studied using deep-sea submersibles such as ALVIN. Although we did touch on some land-based life later in the program, most of our discussion focused on organisms found several hundred to several thousand feet below the ocean

Dr. Karen Lloyd, Sunday, 6-22-25

The Space Show by Dr. David Livingston ·

2025/06/23

Summary is upcoming

65:56

Dr. Robert Bishop talks Texas A&M space, science and...

The Space Show by Dr. David Livingston ·

2025/06/21

We welcomed Dr. Robert Bishop of Texas A&M University to The Space Show for a wide-ranging discussion on space exploration, technology, and education—highlighting Texas A&M’s expanding leadership in space science, engineering, and research.After introducing the program and reminding listeners that The Space Show is a nonprofit, listener-supported initiative, I welcomed our guest, Dr. Robert Bishop, Vice Chancellor and Dean of Engineering at Texas A&M. Dr. Bishop began by outlining the university’s

19:30

The Black Hole Universe Theory with Dr. Enrique...

The Space Show by Dr. David Livingston ·

2025/06/21

John and I welcomed Dr. Enrique Gaztañaga from the University of Portsmouth in the UK. Dr. Gaztañaga presented an alternative theory of the universe that challenges the established Big Bang model. Since the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) came online, observations have raised questions about the standard Big Bang theory—questions that Dr. Gaztañaga has been at the forefront of addressing through his new theoretical framework, which is still under active investigation and referred to as the Black

John Batchelor Hotel Mars, Wednesday 6-18-25

The Space Show by Dr. David Livingston ·

2025/06/20

Dr. Robert Bishop, Friday, 6-20-25

The Space Show by Dr. David Livingston ·

2025/06/20

Dr. Robert Bishop of Texas A&M was welcomed to the program to discuss and cover a range of topics related to space exploration, technology, and education, with a focus on Texas A&M University's involvement in these areas. Discussions included technical issues, SpaceX developments, radio show logistics, and the structure of Texas A&M's engineering programs, particularly their new space engineering initiative and research partnerships. The conversation also touched on broader themes such as national

91:29

Bill Gowan talks space advocacy with Congress at the...

The Space Show by Dr. David Livingston ·

2025/06/15

Bill Gowan joined us on this program to share his experience participating in The Planetary Society’s annual Day of Action on Capitol Hill. This year’s event took place in March and included training sessions, group feedback meetings, and visits to numerous congressional offices, primarily engaging with staffers from both the Senate and the House. While the Day of Action had its own structured agenda focused on space advocacy, Bill also brought his personal priorities with him advocating for three

10:20

Hotel Mars with Eric Berger on all things SpaceX &...

The Space Show by Dr. David Livingston ·

2025/06/15

John and I welcomed back Eric Berger of Ars Technica to Hotel Mars for a one-segment update and discussion on SpaceX, Elon Musk, and Starship. We began by asking Eric what successful Starship testing would look like for SpaceX. He acknowledged that it's difficult to define clear success metrics at this stage.We then discussed the upcoming Demo Test #10, potential hardware and assembly issues, plus Eric elaborated on some of the challenges SpaceX might face. The conversation touched on Starship’s

Bill Gowan, Friday, 6-13-25

The Space Show by Dr. David Livingston ·

2025/06/14

Summary forthcoming

John Batchelor Hotel Mars, Wednesday, 6-11-25

The Space Show by Dr. David Livingston ·

2025/06/14

John and I welcomed back to Hotel Mars Eric Berger of Ars Technica for a one segment update and discussion regarding SpaceX, Musk & Starship. Eric was asked what the SpaceX testing success of Starship would look like. Our guest said he did not know. We talked about the upcoming Demo Test #10, possible hardware issues and even the possibility of assembly issues. Our guest expanded on this part of our conversation. Starship and the planned Moon launch were mentioned, we talked about testing ins LEO

60:14

DAVE BARNHART, CEO & Co-Founder of Arkisys talks...

The Space Show by Dr. David Livingston ·

2025/06/11

We welcomed Dave Barnhart, CEO and Co-founder of Arkisys, Inc., back to the program to share updates since his last appearance on May 2, 2023. The conversation focused on developments in the growing field of space servicing and the evolving commercial space industry.Dave provided a comprehensive update on Arkisys’s Port project, highlighting increased interest from the U.S. Space Force, the Space Development Agency, and other key government and private stakeholders. He discussed concepts such as

Dave Barnhart, Tuesday, 6-10-25

The Space Show by Dr. David Livingston ·

2025/06/11

77:42

Marcus Chown, UK science author, talks blackholes,...

The Space Show by Dr. David Livingston ·

2025/06/09

The Space Show welcomed award-winning author and former Caltech radio astronomer Marcus Chown to discuss his latest book, A Crack in Everything: How Black Holes Came in from the Cold and Took Cosmic Center Stage. Chown shared his journey from early inspiration—thanks to a childhood astronomy book and the moon landing—to his current career as a science writer/journalist. He also noted the success of his previous book, The Ascent of Gravity, named the Sunday Times Science Book of the Year.Chown traced

Marcus Chown, Sunday, 6-8-25

The Space Show by Dr. David Livingston ·

2025/06/08

I introduced Marcus Chown, an award-winning writer and former radio astronomer at Caltech, to discuss his latest book "A Crack in Everything: How Black Holes Came in from the Cold and Took Cosmic Center Stage." Marcus shared his personal journey into astronomy, inspired by his father's gift of an astronomy book and witnessing the moon landing as a child. He discussed the evolution of black hole science, explaining how they were initially considered fictional but became central to understanding the

93:17

James (Jim) Meigs, Manhattan Institute, on U.S. Space...

The Space Show by Dr. David Livingston ·

2025/06/07

My initial question to guest Jim Meigs focused on the ongoing conflict between Elon Musk and Donald Trump and its potential implications for U.S. space policy and programs, particularly NASA’s future leadership and priorities. Together with our guest, listeners explored the challenges and uncertainties facing NASA’s human spaceflight efforts, including budget constraints, shifting mission timelines, and the increasing need for private sector involvement. We also discussed possible alternatives for

19:21

Hotel Mars with Casey Dreier, John Batchelor, & Dr....

The Space Show by Dr. David Livingston ·

2025/06/07

John and I welcomed Casey Dreier from The Planetary Society to the program to discuss the proposed NASA space and science budget cuts and the elimination of several key projects. Casey suggested that the direction for these cuts likely originated from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), with minimal input or guidance from the space policy experts.He highlighted several affected programs, including significant budget reductions to the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, and the potential

Broadcast 4381 Hotel Mars: Casey Dreier

The Space Show by Dr. David Livingston ·

2025/06/07

John and I welcomed Casey Dreier from The Planetary Society to the program to go over the proposed NASA space and science budget cuts and project eliminations. Casey suspected the direction for the cuts originated out of OMB without much space guidance or thought. He identified several of the projects and programs identified for either a budget cut such as the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope to the New Horizons and Venus missions being totally eliminated. Casey also talked about the bleak future

135:29

The Space Show presents the declassified PARCAE...

The Space Show by Dr. David Livingston ·

2025/06/07

This was a special 2-hour, 16-minute Zoom program.On The Space Show website, the program is available in the audio-only format. Both video and audio are available on this Substack page.Our discussion focused on the development and evolution of GPS and the recently declassified PARCAE satellite technology. We explored their origins, technical challenges, historical context, and how they interconnected with agencies like the NRO, NRL, and broader advances in computing and satellite technologies. The

James (Jim) Meigs, Friday, 6-6-25

The Space Show by Dr. David Livingston ·

2025/06/06

We welcomed Jim Meigs from the Manhattan Institute to the program to discuss his paper, "U.S. Space Policy: The Next Frontier", space news including a changed in the proposed NASA Administrator plus the argument with President Trump and Elon Musk. The meeting considered the potential impact of the dispute and administrator change on space policy and projects, including NASA's future leadership and priorities. Jim, along with program participants on both Zoom and the live stream explored various

Richard Easton, Lee Hammarstrom, Pete Wilhelm, Suday,...

The Space Show by Dr. David Livingston ·

2025/06/02

We welcomed Richard Easton, Lee Hammarstrom & Pete Wilhelm to This special 2 hour 16 minute program on Zoom. You should be able to see the video on doctorspace.substack.com and The Space Show Vimeo account as it will soon be posted to both accounts. This program on TSS website is audio only. Our discussion focused on the development and evolution of GPS and the PARCAE satellite technologies, along with NRO, NRL, computer tech of the time, covering their origins, technical challenges, and

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