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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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Matt Bille & Rachel Tillman Tuesday, 9-30-25

The Space Show by Dr. David Livingston ·

2025/10/01

Space archaeology, Vanguard 1 retrieval, regulations for protecting space hardware in space, the Moon and elsewhere. We also talked about the way Vanguard 1 might be brought back to Earth and who would want to do that. An additional topic included possible on orbit space museums, returning items to terrestrial museums. Read the full summary at www.thespaceshow.com and doctorspace.substack.com for this program date.

115:09

A Space Show OPEN LINES Discussion covering multiple...

The Space Show by Dr. David Livingston ·

2025/09/30

Open Lines Discussion are ready!The program began with introductions and discussions about space settlement, including challenges and opportunities in the trillion-dollar market. The group explored various space-related topics including NASA’s stance on space settlement, recent UAP hearings in Congress, and updates on the Artemis missions, while also addressing technical issues with the Space Show’s format and programming. The conversation ended with discussions about military aircraft technology,

Open Lines Discussion, Sunday, 9-28-25

The Space Show by Dr. David Livingston ·

2025/09/29

This was an Open Lines discussion with Space Show Advisory Board members. Many topics were discussed including space settlement, Blue Origin and SpaceX development delays, Mars and life, SpaceX and the potential life on Mars announcement, Starship tipping over discussion and much more.

19:21

John Batchelor Hotel Mars features Ben Roberts on...

The Space Show by Dr. David Livingston ·

2025/09/27

Hotel Mars with Ben Roberts for Sept. 24, 2025Summary by Zoom. Edited.This Hotel Mars program featured a discussion microgravity investor Ben Roberts about the applications and investments in microgravity technology, including its impact on medical treatments, drug formulations, and material sciences. We explored the progress and challenges of commercial space companies in microgravity research and production, with NASA’s support programs playing a crucial role in their development. The conversation

John Batchelor Hotel Mars, Weds, 9-24-25

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2025/09/27

This Hotel Mars program featured a discussion microgravity investor Ben Roberts about the applications and investments in microgravity technology, including its impact on medical treatments, drug formulations, and material sciences. We explored the progress and challenges of commercial space companies in microgravity research and production, with NASA's support programs playing a crucial role in their development. The conversation covered various applications of low microgravity, the competitive

84:03

Dr. Ajay Kothari presents his art at The Antique Den...

The Space Show by Dr. David Livingston ·

2025/09/26

The Space Show presents Dr. Kothari and his art show! Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025Summary by Zoom. Edited.Our program for today consisted of a virtual gallery tour of Dr. Ajay Kothari’s art exhibit at the Antique Den gallery in Fairfax, Va. Gallery owner Kei, along with Dr. Kothari, introduced the exhibit featuring approximately 40 paintings. They discussed our online Zoom tour. Kei presented the format for the program, helped in doing a gallery panorama of all the paintings plus she handled the smart

Dr. Ajay Kothari, Tuesday, 9-23-25

The Space Show by Dr. David Livingston ·

2025/09/25

Our program for today consisted of a virtual gallery tour of Dr. Ajay Kothari’s art exhibit at the Antique Den gallery in Fairfax, Va. Gallery owner Kei, along with Dr. Kothari, introduced the exhibit featuring approximately 40 paintings. They discussed our online Zoom tour. Kei presented the format for the program, helped in doing a gallery panorama of all the paintings plus she handled the smart phone camera while AJ explained various paintings, discussing his techniques, themes, and prices for

91:55

Lynn Harper talks microgravity medicine, commercial...

The Space Show by Dr. David Livingston ·

2025/09/24

The Space Show presents Lynn Harper discussing microgravity medicine with commercial space operators are ready! Sunday, 9-21-25This summary was provided by Zoom and edited.We started our program by introducing our guest of honor, Lynn Harper, Strategic Integration Advisor to ISS National Lab and InSPA. Space show program participants were also introduced including Marshall Martin, John Hunt, John Jossy, Dr. Ajay Kothari and Dr. Phil Swan. Lynn shared her slides on ISS results from 2022-2024, which

Lynn Harper, Sunday, 9-21-25

The Space Show by Dr. David Livingston ·

2025/09/24

We started our program by introducing our guest of honor, Lynn Harper, Strategic Integration Advisor to ISS National Lab and InSPA. Space show program participants were also introduced including Marshall Martin, John Hunt, John Jossy, Dr. Ajay Kothari and Dr. Phil Swan. Lynn shared her slides on ISS results from 2022-2024, which were later accessible to all participants through chat. In addition, the link to her slides and to other relevant material to this discussion can be found at the end of this

John Batchelor Hotel Mars, Weds, 9-17-25 Dr. Nestor...

The Space Show by Dr. David Livingston ·

2025/09/23

r. Espinoza discussed the exciting discovery of TRAPPIST-1e, a planet in the habitable zone of its star, using the James Webb Space Telescope. He explained that they are conducting observations to determine if the planet has an atmosphere and, if so, its composition. He described the transit method they are using to study the planet, which involves observing how the planet blocks starlight and analyzing how the atmosphere interacts with this light.

96:09

Dean Cheng talks China, Asia, space programs,...

The Space Show by Dr. David Livingston ·

2025/09/23

Summary for The Space Show presents Dean Cheng Friday, 9-19-25Summary by Zoom, edited.AN IMPORTANT NOTE: The Space Show website, www.thespaceshow.com, is undergoing a denial of service attack. Our hosting company and website manager are working to stop it but I suspect it might continue for a few more days until it can be controlled through various means we are using. In the meantime, you do have sporadic access so keep trying. Otherwise, it is important to note that all our information, our

19:22

John Batchelor Hotel Mars with Dr. Nestor Espinoza on...

The Space Show by Dr. David Livingston ·

2025/09/22

Summary provided by ZoomDavid and John Batchelor discussed a mission to explore the red dwarf star TRAPPIST and its exoplanets, with a focus on TRAPPIST-1e, which has been identified as a promising candidate in the habitable zone by guest Dr. Nesta Espinoza. During this brief interview, Nestor provided insights into the discovery and ongoing observations of TRAPPIST-1e, including the use of the James Webb Space Telescope to study its atmosphere and potential biosignatures. The discussion covered the

Dean Cheng, Friday, 9-19-25

The Space Show by Dr. David Livingston ·

2025/09/20

summary pending

72:45

Rick Fisher addresses China and national security...

The Space Show by Dr. David Livingston ·

2025/09/19

Guest Rick Fisher started out by discussing the current state of space programs, focusing on China's progress and Russia's economic and political situation. Rick explained that Russia's space program is facing financial difficulties, but they are still seeking cooperation with the U.S. on lunar missions. David expressed concerns about China's growing influence in space and the potential risks of Chinese students studying in the U.S. They agreed to explore these topics further in their discussion.The

Rick Fisher, Tuesday, 9-16-25

The Space Show by Dr. David Livingston ·

2025/09/19

Our program with Rick Fisher particularly examined China's progress and Russia's financial difficulties in their space initiatives, as well as exploring the strategic importance of lunar dominance and the Artemis program. The discussion concluded with an analysis of China's military capabilities and their implications for global security, including concerns about their advanced weapons systems and the need for U.S. military modernization and strategic planning. See the full summary for this program

19:21

John Batchelor Hotel Mars with Dr. Sara Seager on...

The Space Show by Dr. David Livingston ·

2025/09/19

Meeting assets for Seager HM with Dr. Sara Seager, Sept. 10, 2025Dr. Seager focused on a groundbreaking discovery of an ionic liquid compound that could potentially support life on planets without water, made accidentally during research for a Venus space mission. The discussion explored the scientific implications of this discovery, including its potential to expand our understanding of habitable zones and life beyond Earth, while highlighting ongoing research and experiments in this area. The

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Dr. Gerta Keller and great dinosaur extinction!

The Space Show by Dr. David Livingston ·

2025/09/19

The Space Show with Dr. Gerta Keller for Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025 are ready!This Space Show program featured guest Dr. Gerta Keller, a paleontologist and geologist from Princeton, who has challenged the traditional asteroid impact theory for dinosaurs' extinction, presenting evidence that volcanic activity from the Deccan Traps in India was the primary cause. Our discussion concluded with an exploration of the scientific debates surrounding dinosaur extinction theories, including the role of climate

John Batchelor Hotel Mars, Wednesday, 9-10-25

The Space Show by Dr. David Livingston ·

2025/09/16

Pending summary Dr. Sara Seager, MIT

Dr. Gerta Keller, Sunday, 9-14-25

The Space Show by Dr. David Livingston ·

2025/09/15

Dr. Keller, a professor emeritus of paleontology and geology at Princeton, shared her journey from a childhood in poverty to becoming a leading expert on mass extinctions and impact events. She discussed her unconventional path, including traveling the world during wars and surviving a shooting, before eventually pursuing a career in science. Dr. Keller's research challenges the traditional asteroid impact theory for the extinction of dinosaurs, proposing instead that volcanic activity played a

Rick Tumlinson, Tuesday, 9-2-5

The Space Show by Dr. David Livingston ·

2025/09/13

Our program primarily focused on Rick's upcoming book "Why Space: The Purpose of People" and his involvement in the New Worlds and Cowboy Ball conference in Austin, which will feature various workshops, speakers, and entertainment. The group discussed the Earthlight Foundation's "Space 4" project for STEM education in Ukraine and an upcoming art exhibition featuring space-themed paintings. The conversation concluded with discussions about NASA leadership challenges, concerns about the Space Launch

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