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 431: Jumping to Earth and Beyond
Episode 430: My Science in Space, Ready, Set, Go!
Episode 429: Old, New, Borrowed, and Blue
Episode 428: Brushing Up on MacGyver
Episode 427: Winking at the Moon
Episode 426: The Coronation of 'Coronation'
Episode 425: Super Successes and Fantastic Failures
Episode 424: Geoff Rocks Around the Clock
Episode 423: From SpaceX to Spiders on Station
Episode 422: And the Rocket's Red Glare
Episode 421: News and Inside Discovery Views-Part 2
Episode 420: News and Inside Discovery Views-Part 1
Episode 419: Aerial Displays and Wing-Dings
Episode 418: An Opportunity for Curiosity
Episode 417: Release the Fire-Breathing 'Dragon'
Episode 416: A Six Pack of Thrust
Episode 415: What's 'Mine' is 'Ores' in Space
Episode 414: Space Shuttle Shuffle Special
Episode 413: Station Science Scoop
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