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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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63: Taylor Winkleman: Space Advocate

Casual Space ·

2020/02/28

There’s no title big enough to hold the accomplishments and aspirations for Taylor Winkelman. What has this woman NOT done? Just read her bio. Professor at Georgetown University School of Medicine. Legislative Assistant. Veterinarian. Army Sergeant. Advocate for space policy in Washington D.C. In general, Taylor works to make our world a better place for all of us. And, in typical Taylor fashion, why stop with the world? Let’s bring the benefits of the UNIVERSE- the many benefits that space

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62: NASA’s Dan Jacobs on the International Space...

Casual Space ·

2020/02/21

It seems like Dan Jacobs was made for his role as the International Relations Manager for NASA’s Gateway Program and the International Space Station. Within his NASA career, Dan has found a perfect balance between both space and politics, and that’s a good thing. As a liaison between the scientists and engineers and non-scientists and the general public – Dan works to interpret ideas, then putting them into technical agreements that benefit 19 countries, 240+ astronauts who have traveled to the

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61: Bill Nye and Beth Mund Celebrate Space Exploration

Casual Space ·

2020/02/13

Beth shares a Casual Space conversation with the incredible Bill Nye! Together, they enjoy: Sharing the incredible success story of the Planetary Society’s Light Sail 2 (a spacecraft that is still sailing on sunbeams), and why it’s such a significant and inspiring citizen-science project, and what it could mean for the future for space travel. (Read more about Light Sail 2 right here in the show notes at the link below) Discussing the many ways we can travel to space, but the challenge of getting

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60: Teacher in Space program President Elizabeth Kennick

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2020/02/06

You know that teachers are already an intricate and massively important part of helping to educate (STEAM) and inspire student explorers and curious minds! And while some great PAYLOADS have gone from the classroom to space, it soon will be the TEACHERS TURN TO EXPLORE. This opportunity is way overdue, don’t you think? Liz Kinnick and her team at the Teachers In Space program agrees. So she’s working to provide teachers with extraordinary space science experiences and industry connections. Liz was

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59: NASA Successes from Failures Part 2; Manned Missions

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2020/01/30

Our nation’s space agency has experienced many incredible human feats (landing a human on the moon, walking in space, assembling an International Space Station, etc.) as well as three very public manned missions that resulted in heroes’ lives lost. In this episode, Beth and Dean continue the second part of this discussion about NASA’s Successes from Failures to include the manned missions; Apollo 1, the Challenger space shuttle, and Columbia STS-107. Beth worked at NASA Johnson Space Center during

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58: Falcon Heavy Launch Highlights and Light Sail 2...

Casual Space ·

2020/01/23

Beth and Mat enjoyed sharing their Falcon Heavy Launch experience AND.. Why this launch was the MOST spectacular folks have ever seen What Light Sail 2 is, and why it’s such a significant and inspiring citizen-science project, and what it could mean for the future for space travel How Mat has ALWAYS been inspired by space exploration and joined the National Space Society at a very young age What it’s like working with the talented team of experts at the Planetary Society, including his “boss” Bill

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57: Inflatable Antennas and Disruptive Space...

Casual Space ·

2020/01/16

“We are addressing the problem of communications, being able to provide big data from small spacecraft.” -Doug Stetson from FreeFall Aerospace When we travel through and explore space, we’re going to need to communicate, and gather a LOT of data. Fast, reliable, low-cost access to large volumes of data is one of the most critical capabilities that will define the future. So the folks at Freefall provide some pretty neat technologies that help move data and help us communicate effectively and

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56: How Jason Hutt Helps Put Space Crews at Ease

Casual Space ·

2020/01/09

Jason is the lead for Orion Crew Systems Integration at NASA’s Johnson Space Center. Human factors are always considered when designing a new spacecraft for the crew. Jason and his team consider EVERY BUTTON, SWITCH, and DIAL placement, function, and purpose. This is just a PART of Jason’s intricate role helping our space exploration crews travel safely… he’s got more than 25 years of experience training astronauts and flight controllers to operate life support system components on-board the

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55: Dean Hijacks the Show and Asks BETH the Questions!

Casual Space ·

2020/01/02

The tables are turned in THIS episode as Dean takes over the microphone! Dean wants to know the HOW, WHO, and WHY so he asks: How did Beth’s love for space exploration start? Who were some of the people that helped Beth in her success? Why did she start the CASUAL SPACE PODCAST? Dean’s approach is as much fun as it is sincere. Get a genuine understanding for Beth and Dean’s passion for space exploration, right down to the heart of their inner geek. Did you know? Beth went to Space Camp 3

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54: Inside NASA’s Mission Control with Bill Foster

Casual Space ·

2019/12/20

Bill Foster is a Ground Control Officer and has supported more than 50 NASA missions from within Mission Control at the Johnson Space Center. He shares his unique perspective with Beth on: What it’s like INSIDE NASA’s Mission Control Center? Bill walks us through a behind-the scenes history of the Mission Control Center: from the state-of-the-art projectors on the main screens in the 1960s, to the modern ground stations around the world (along with the Air Force and the Deep Space Network) have

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53: Apollo 12 Highlights and More about the Moon with...

Casual Space ·

2019/12/12

Dr. David Warmflash returns to the podcast to discuss the timely anniversary of Apollo 12, and shares several highlights from this mission and potential future lunar missions on episode 53, including… The crew, Commander Charles, “Pete” Conrad, Alan Bean, and Richard Gordan- were a great crew who helped cheer one another on throughout the mission. It was a very different tone than some of the previous Apollo missions…. Seeing Earth from the distance (The Overview Effect), caused several Apollo

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52: Touring the Solar System with Geologist Kevin Cole

Casual Space ·

2019/12/05

Kevin Cole is a geologist and astronomer who loves looking at what makes up our planet, and the planets all around us. When we study rocks from our planet Earth, sometimes we find answers to the questions within our universe! Beth never knew rocks could provide so much information, until she talked to Kevin. Beth asks Kevin to take a geological tour of the universe and his description is fascinating. No joke- gather your kiddos and learn about the interesting parts of our solar system that you may

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51: Theoretical Physicist Marcelo Gleiser

Casual Space ·

2019/11/28

Marcelo Gleiser is a theoretical physicist who specializes in particle cosmology, working to study and make sense of the fundamental questions we all share about the origins of the cosmos, life and our conscious mind. On this episode, Marcelo shares… His very close connection to Albert Einstein, how this connection invited Marcelo to learn beyond about Einstein the scientist; he was encouraged to learn about Einstein the man. His idea about “reality amplifiers” the tools we can use to help us

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50: Stuart Martin: How Catapult Centers Work to...

Casual Space ·

2019/11/21

Stuart helps Beth understand the work he and the team at Catapult… a unique technology and innovation company, boosting UK productivity by helping organizations harness the power of satellite -based services. Beth asks Stuart, “What is Catapult?” (A network of physical locations designed to transform the UK’s capability for innovation in specific areas and help drive future economic growth.) Stuart explains to Beth how he’s driven by how his team’s actions to help different organizations (both

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49: Ron Lopez: Creating a Solution for Orbital...

Casual Space ·

2019/11/14

Boeing! The U.S. Air Force! Space Command! Ron’s been there, done that, and shares his experiences as he works to implement them at Astroscale (a pioneering international space technology company that is working to solve a global space-environmental problem) What is space situational awareness? Ron helps us all understand- there’s a LOT of space debris out there… What is ELSA-D? (It’s a very exciting project you should know about- coming soon in 2020!)

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48: Mike French from Aerospace Industries Association

Casual Space ·

2019/11/07

Mike’s love for space exploration runs deep and was influenced by the space movies and museums that he enjoyed as a kid. Now he enjoys watching rocket launches through the eyes of his kids! Mitigating orbital space debris- what does this mean for the future of space and how both governments and private industry can work together on this challenging issue? Mike helps us understand “the rules of the road” when it comes to how space debris is governed, and why the U.S. has been a leader in helping to

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47: First All-Woman Spacewalk celebration with Beth...

Casual Space ·

2019/10/31

Christina Koch and Jessica Meir make HISTORY as the first two women to complete spacewalks TOGETHER in space! Beth and Dean review what this means for women everywhere, why this is a significant milestone for women, and how women have been a significant part of our success in space exploration for over 50 years. Beth and Dean discuss many firsts for women in space in this episode and more: NASA astronauts Christina Koch and Jessica Meir successfully completed a spacewalk on Friday, October 18,

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46: Urban Legends from Space with author Bob King

Casual Space ·

2019/10/24

Let’s clear up some space myths with astronomer and author Bob King: Bob believes incorporating humor and fun is beneficial when learning about space! The Earth is NOT flat. It’s fun to debunk myths about the Moon, the planets, the stars, gravity…contrails! Did you know Bob King IS the famous blogger AstroBob? Read his posts at: http://astrobob.areavoices.com/ and https://www.facebook.com/astrobobking/ Bob shares how to live a long & blissful life knowing we’re safe from an asteroid collision

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45: Space Policy with Cara Cavanaugh

Casual Space ·

2019/10/17

When we’re exploring space, we have to play nice with others. And, protect our planet Earth. Cara and Beth discuss: How the Girl Scouts started Cara’s love for space, then confirmed by the Mars Curiosity landing The Science Communication campaign Cara worked on to support the Rosetta Mission! Why studying in Ireland brings a new perspective when it comes to International Space Exploration How inspiring it is to see so many opportunities for women in the field of space exploration! About Cara: Cara

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44: Exoplanets! With Resident Space Expert, Dean...

Casual Space ·

2019/10/10

Everything you ever wanted to know about exoplanets! Our Resident Space Expert Dean explains: Who, what, where and why exoplanets are important! What is TESS and Kepler as it relates to our search for exoplanets and What we can expect in the future once we find planets outside our solar system that might be able to host life! About Dean: BS Technical Photography MS Astrophysics NASA MER Mars program NASA Public Relations Astronomy instructor & lecturer Where to find Dean:

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