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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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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

91:45

Jess Sponable Advocates for more entrepreneurial...

The Space Show by Dr. David Livingston ·

2025/05/30

Jess Sponable Returns: A Call for Entrepreneurial Leadership in Aerospace and Defense, Friday Space Show, May 30, 2025Jess Sponable returned to the program to discuss his recent Op-Ed, co-authored with retired Air Force General Steve Kwast, published on April 7, 2025, in The Washington Times (www.washingtontimes.com/news/2025/apr/7/time-build-culture-entrepreneurs-nasa). The piece emphasizes the urgent need for more entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs across NASA, the aerospace industry, and the defense

Jess Sponable, Friday, 5-30-25

The Space Show by Dr. David Livingston ·

2025/05/30

Jess Sponable returned to the program to discuss his recent Op-Ed on NASA, aerospace and the defense sectors needing more entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs. While Jess spent time with us explaining what he meant when he and others advocated for more of these folks in management and leadership, most of our program discussion was a mega-example of the need for innovation in R&D, problem solving, financing and such. Over and over again he stressed the need for the entrepreneurial type for leadership,

117:13

Dan Adamo, Part 2 on his Earth-Mars Waypoint...

The Space Show by Dr. David Livingston ·

2025/05/26

Dan Adamo Returns for Part 2 on Interplanetary Synodic-Resonant WaypointsDan Adamo returned to the program for Part 2 of his discussion on “Interplanetary Synodic-Resonant Waypoints” for Earth-Mars spaceflight. To follow the conversation effectively, please refer to the PDF document associated with his first appearance on May 18, 2025. The link to that document is also included in the blog post for this current show.We began Part 2 with a brief review of Slide 5 before continuing on to discuss the

Dan Adamo, Part 2, Friday, 5-25-25

The Space Show by Dr. David Livingston ·

2025/05/26

Dan Adamo returned to the program for his Part 2 discussion on "interplanetary Synodic-Resonant Waypoints" for Earth-Mars spaceflight. Follow the discussion with his PDF document which has been uploaded to his first appearance dated May 18, 2025. This second appearance has that link in the blog for the current show. We started Part 2 with a short review of Slide 5 and then proceeded to discuss and review the additional slides in his presentation. Note that this is a somewhat technical discussion

66:23

Clay Mowry, the new AIAA CEO talks space, the new...

The Space Show by Dr. David Livingston ·

2025/05/24

We welcomed Clay Mowry, the new CEO of AIAA, to the program to discuss the "new" AIAA and the overall health of our space industry. The 66-minute conversation kicked off with an in-depth look at AIAA’s dynamic new logo and the story behind it, as told by Clay. Make sure you are looking at the new logo when Clay tells its story. Check it out at www.aiaa.org.First things first:First, visit AIAA.org to check out the new logo. Then, while you're viewing it, listen to Clay’s story about its design and

Clay Mowry, AIAA CEO, Friday, 5-23-25

The Space Show by Dr. David Livingston ·

2025/05/24

We welcomed Clay Mowry, the new CEO of AIAA, to the program to discuss the "new" AIAA and the health of all aspects of our space industry. We started the 66 minute discussion with a detailed look at the dynamite new AIAA logo and the story about it told by Clay. First, check out the new logo. Visit AIAA.org to see it. Next, listen to Clay's story while you are looking at the new logo. If you are so inclined, post your thoughts about it on our blog for this show or in the Substack comments section

19:22

Dr. Robin K. Andrews on Hotel Mars re Planetary Defense

The Space Show by Dr. David Livingston ·

2025/05/23

John and I had the pleasure of welcoming Dr. Robin Andrews from the UK to discuss planetary defense. Robin introduced us to the term “City-Killer,” which refers to an asteroid large enough to cause devastating damage if it were to strike a populated area. While such an impact would result in severe local destruction, it wouldn’t pose a global threat. Robin explained that a "City-Killer" asteroid typically measures between 140 and 160 meters in diameter and provided historical examples of similar

John Batchelor Hotel Mars, Wednesday, 5-21-25

The Space Show by Dr. David Livingston ·

2025/05/23

John and I welcomed DR. Robin Andrews from the UK to discuss planetary defense with us. Robin introduced us to the term "City-Killer" which pertains to the size of an asteroid that could potentially hit and damage Earth. This type of asteroid, were it to hit populated area, could do serious damage and injury to the area of impact. The damage would be considered localized rather than global. Robin provided us with a few examples of such asteroid impacts over history, plus the size of such a rock

90:58

Dr. M.V. "Coyote Smith, Col, USAF-Retired

The Space Show by Dr. David Livingston ·

2025/05/22

We’re pleased to welcome Coyote Smith back to the program for a wide-ranging and insightful discussion covering topics such as the Grissom Space Seminar, the Space Force's 5th anniversary, great power competition in space, and the evolving nature of space warfare. Toward the end of our 65-minute conversation, Coyote also provided an update on space-based solar power.We spent 90 minutes talking about the Space Force—its mission, the challenges of weaponizing space, space rescue, asset protection, and

Dr. Michael (Coyote) Smith, Col USAF (Ret), Tuesday,...

The Space Show by Dr. David Livingston ·

2025/05/22

We welcome Coyote Smith back to the program for a wide-ranging discussion that covers the Grissom Space Seminar, the Space Force's 5th anniversary, great power competition in space, and the evolving nature of space warfare. Toward the end of our 65-minute conversation, Coyote also provided an update on space-based solar power.We had multiple listener calls and emails offering thoughtful questions and comments. In our discussion of the Space Force, Coyote offered a quick analysis of the pros and

121:27

Earth-Mars Interplanetary Synodic-Resonant Waypoints

The Space Show by Dr. David Livingston ·

2025/05/20

Please review/download Dan’s PDF document which you can find at www.thespaceshow.com/show/18-may-2025/broadcast-4374-dan-adamo. We welcomed Dan Adamo back to the program to discuss his recent work, presented to AIAA, on human spaceflight travel between Earth-Mars waypoints. The PDF of Dan’s presentation is available on the blog page for this episode. We began by reviewing key definitions and terminology before launching into a slide-by-slide discussion. Part 1 concludes with Slide 5. For full

Dan Adamo, Sunday (Part 1), 5-18-25

The Space Show by Dr. David Livingston ·

2025/05/19

We welcomed Dan Adamo back to the program to discuss his work recently presented to AIAA pertaining to human spaceflight travel between Earth-Mars waypoints. Dan's PDF is on our blog for this specific page. We started by addressing each slide so you need to open the PDF and follow along. For Part 2 in a week, the PDF is must to understand our discussion. In this segment, Dan defined many of the terms & concepts used in his presentation regarding "Interplanetary Synodic-Rosonat Waypoints."

74:54

Dr. Bhavya Lal on the value of the Moon in our future...

The Space Show by Dr. David Livingston ·

2025/05/17

Please see Dr. Bhavya Lal’s full bio and photo at www.thespaceshow.com/guest/dr.-bhavya-lal-0.Dr. Bhavya Lal joined us as our guest on this Friday’s edition of The Space Show to discuss her significant March 17, 2025 Space Review article, “Is the Moon in America's Future?” Early in the interview, Dr. Lal also referenced several of her other important articles published in The Space Review—all of which are highly recommended for those seeking deeper insights into space policy and strategy

Dr. Bhavya Lal, Friday, 5-16-25

The Space Show by Dr. David Livingston ·

2025/05/17

Dr. Bhavya Lal was our guest for this Friday Space Show program, mainly to discuss her very important Space Review article dated March 17, 2025 and titled "Is the Moon in America' future?" Note that early in the interview, Dr. Lal called our attention to other similarly important Space Review articles which you can easily find her name. I strongly suggest you review them. Not only did we talk about the Moon and why it should be in the U.S., in fact all humanity's future, we talked about Mars,

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