There’s a lot going on this time around, as usual. First, in the news roundup:
Then, Mark discusses a brief history and laments the lessened art of spacecraft call signs and aircraft nose art. He also informs us that Commander Callie continues her mission in NASA’s newest issue of its graphic novel.
Next, Gene brings us up to speed on the wobbly future of the Mars Sample Return (MSR) mission in light of the findings of the recent Independent Review Board 2 report. The IRB2 report concluded, among other things, that there is “likely not enough funding available to accomplish any mission.” Say again, Houston?
Finally, Kat brings us an initial teaser report and interview from the recent ASCEND conference with Lindsay Kaldon, Project Manager with NASA’s Fission Surface Power Project, managed by NASA’s Glenn Research Çenter in Cleveland, OH. You want to survive long-term on the Moon or Mars, you gotta have a lot of reliable electrical power!
Thanks to all for the heads-up about issues with Talking Space’s website. It’s been down for a number of weeks now. We’re “working the problem,” and will have the site back up very soon. The podcast itself has always been available wherever else you get your podcasts, as you know if you’re reading this soon after it is published! UPDATE: The website has been restored as of the afternoon of November 7, 2023, and seems to be functioning normally.
Please be sure to let us know your thoughts on the topics we discuss. You can always reach us at mailbag@TalkingSpaceOnline.com .
Show recorded 10-27-2023.
Host: Sawyer Rosenstein
Panelist(s): Gene Mikulka, Mark Ratterman, Dr. Kat Robison and Larry Herrin
Podcast Editor: Larry Herrin
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Episode 242: Tanks Again
Episode 241: Puff, the Magic Dragon/Falcon 9
Episode 240: We're #1...Well, NASA Is
Episode 239: All I Want for Christmas is my Two SRBs to Ignite
Episode 238: Who's a Cute Little Black Hole?
Episode 237: Jinx! You Owe Me a Launch!
Episode 236: Talking Space Tries
Episode 235: Stop, Drop, and Suborbital Flight
Episode 234: And We're ARF
Episode 233: Go With the Flow
Episode 232: Lights, Camera, AMS
Episode 231: Around the World in 47 Minutes
Episode 230: Happy Birthday Talking Space!
Episode 229: Tribbles...in...SpaceUp
Episode 228: Rock 'n' Roll Maneuver
Episode 227: Long Distance Voyagers
Episode 226: Are Near Earth Objects 'Rusty'?
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