On this episode of Talking Space, we take an in-depth look at the issue with the coolant pump aboard the International Space Station, the first spacewalk to repair it, and its affect on the Orbital Science launch that was scheduled for earlier this month. We then talk about ESA's Gaia spacecraft, which plans to create an in-depth map of our Milky Way galaxy. We then talk about China's successful landing of its rover on the moon, about a publicity snafu, and how it has connections going all the way back to Apollo 11 in 1969. Lastly, we address a disgruntled listener letter which is in favor of cutting planetary science, and we give our reasons why we think NASA and planetary science should still be, and is, alive and kicking.
To read the congressman's letter to the President, visit http://bit.ly/1edPFGd
To read Wayne Hale's "It's Our Choice, Really" visit http://ephemeris.sjaa.net/0909/b.html
This is the last news show for Season 5! Don't miss a special look back at 5 seasons of Talking Space and space news on Tuesday, December 31, followed by a very special Apollo-related episode to kick off Season 6.
Host this week: Sawyer Rosenstein. Panel Members: Gene Mikulka, Mark Ratterman
Show Recorded 12/23/2013
Episode 1608: Good Things Come To Those Who Wait
Episode 1607: Staying Healthy in Space: Unpacking the GEARS Experiment
Episode 1606: Delta 4 Heavy Recap; Coping with Mars Sample Return Budget
Episode 1605: Getting the NAC of Things
Episode 1604: Starship Flight 3 Recap; How to Safely Enjoy the Eclipse
Episode 1603: IM-1 Lunar Mission Recap; Interview with Launch-Viewing Rookie
Episode 1602: IM-1 Lunar Lander Launches Successfully; Deep Cuts at JPL a Heartache
Episode1601: Taking Non-Traditional Space Companies and Artisans From Concept to Launchpad: A Conversation With Chantelle Baier of 4Space
Episode 1515: What Do Aussies Think About Space?
Episode 1514: Starship vs. the Fish People, MSR Woes and a Powerful Tale from ASCEND
Episode 1513: What’s a WR? How does it Affect Starship’s Next Launch Date?
Episode 1512: Pretty Plasma Trail, But Not from Starship Anytime Soon?
Episode 1511: Looking Outside the Bubble – A Conversation With Nathan Price
Episode 1510: Artemis III – A Different Mission?
Episode 1509: Starship Launch Delays – a Triple Whammy?
Episode 1508: Starship, ULA & STEM news
Episode 1507: A Secret Mission and … OceanGate’s Titan?
Episode 1506: Shocking Answers to Your Starship Lawsuit Questions
Episode 1505: SpaceX Can’t Slow Down; Starliner’s Pet Black Swan
Episode 1504: Space Debris Risks – Perception vs. Reality With a Little Human Nature Thrown In
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