Talking Space Podcast: Celebrating Our 15th Year of Podcasting!

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Nov. 16, 2013

Episode 535: Smile for the Cameras

On this episode of Talking Space, we talk about the recent launch and return of crew members from the ISS, as well as their special cargo, the Olympic torch. We discuss the torch and whether this is symbolic or just …

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Nov. 1, 2013

Episode 534: ISS Science Countdown

On this episode of Talking Space we discuss ATV4 (named Albert Einstein) which departed the ISS on 28 October. Burning up on re-entry is only part of the final objectives to be met by this cargo carrier launched by ESA …

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Oct. 25, 2013

Episode 533: Rocket Science, Then and Now

On this episode of Talking Space we discuss release of the Cygnus capsule from the ISS and an upcoming SpaceX Falcon 9.1 Dragon launch. Also the most recent test flight of the SpaceX Grasshopper and the reusability it may provide.Sierra …

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Oct. 18, 2013

Episode 532: Heroes All

On this episode of Talking Space, we discuss the earth flyby of JUNO. All's well that ends well but the spacecraft dropping into safe mode made for a tense departure from earth outbound for its rendezvous with Jupiter in 2015. …

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Oct. 10, 2013

Episode 531: The Gravitas of "Gravity"

On this episode of Talking Space, we take a deeper look into the effects of the government shutdown on NASA and the US space program as a whole. We then look deep into commercial space with Cygnus' recent docking and …

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Sept. 30, 2013

Episode 530: Lots of Launches

On this episode of Talking Space, we discuss the launch of Orbital Science's Cygnus resupply vehicle on its demo flight to the ISS and a minor issue it hit. We then talk about the next crew going up to the …

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Sept. 20, 2013

Episode 529: A Commercial Success

On this episode of Talking Space, we discuss the return of the Soyuz TMA-08M. Although the crew returned safely, there was a major flaw with the craft. We then take a look at Orbital Science's first attempt to send its …

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Sept. 13, 2013

Episode 528: Cosmonaut Needed

On this episode Sawyer and Gene discuss the LADEE launch via the Orbital Minotaur V rocket and the upcoming Orbital Cygnus cargo test flight to the ISS via the Antares rocket. Also discussion of the $44 billion budget estimate by …

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Sept. 4, 2013

Episode 527: Relaunching Atlantis-Part 2

On this very special two-part episode celebrating four years of Talking Space, we continue our talk with PGAV Destinations, the company behind the design and building of the space shuttle Atlantis exhibit at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. ...

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Aug. 28, 2013

Episode 526: Relaunching Atlantis-Part 1

On this very special two-part episode celebrating four years of Talking Space, we talk with PGAVDestinations, the company behind the space shuttle Atlantis exhibit at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. In this first part, we discuss how they g...

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Aug. 15, 2013

Episode 525: Six Degrees of Space Station

On this episode of Talking Space, we start by tie everything in to the ISS. We begin with a discussion on whether or not the ISS will make it past its current planned deorbit date, and not because of age, …

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Aug. 9, 2013

Episode 524: Space Shuttle for Sale

On this episode of Talking Space, we begin with the news of Deputy Administrator Lori Garver's departure from NASA and discuss who may be next to fill the position. We then discuss the successful launch of the HTV-4 to the …

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Aug. 1, 2013

Episode 523: Returning Through the 'Cosmos'

On this episode of Talking Space, we return from our two-week summer hiatus to bring you the news of our absence. We start with a discussion of the rapid, four-orbit approach the next ISS resupply vehicle took, Progress 52. In …

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July 11, 2013

Episode 522: Stories Launched Straight from the Pad

On this special episode of Talking Space, Mark Ratterman interviews Andy Scheer, a spacetweep from Merrit Island, FL also known as @apacheman Andy is husband to Jen Scheer @flyingjenny and father to their new baby, Fara. Starting in July 2000 …

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July 4, 2013

Episode 521: The Powerfully Patriotic Atlantis

On this special, patriotic episode of Talking Space, Sawyer and Mark head to Florida for the grand opening of the Space Shuttle Atlantis exhibit at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor's Complex. On top of walking you through the exhibit, we …

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June 22, 2013

Episode 519 - Different Wavelengths

With Sawyer Rosenstein under the weather, the Talking Space Team is joined by singer song writer and space advocate, CraftLass with Gene Mikulka in the left seat. We examine NASA’s new Astronaut Class and discuss the media’s reaction. The Wave …

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June 13, 2013

Episode 518: Lots to See at SpaceFest V Part 2

On part two of our two-part special on SpaceFest V, we invite attendee Libby Norcross to join us as we discuss the rest of the Sunday panels, which included the Mars and asteroid panels. Discussed are the benefits of going …

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June 6, 2013

Episode 517: Lots to See at SpaceFest V

On this special two-part episode of Talking Space, we begin by discussing last week's Soyuz launch before devling into the weekend-long event in Tucson, AZ. The event involved vendors and artists who specialize in space, as well as an impressive …

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May 23, 2013

Episode 516: A Quick Debris Avoidance Maneuver

On this episode of Talkling Space, the regular gang is dealing with illness and traveling on the road. However, Mark Ratterman comes to the rescue with a phenomenal interview about something this show has become known for: space debris. Mark …

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May 17, 2013

Episode 515: Live Landings and Listener Letters

On this episode of Talking Space, we discuss some ISS news, including the return of the Expedition 35 crew, which occurred during the recording of the episode. We then talk about the emergency repair that occurred onboard, as well as …

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May 10, 2013

Episode 514: Lots of Commercial and a Lunar Infomercial

On this episode of Talking Space, we return from a technology issue the previous week with a delay of the next Orbital launch and look into why. We then discuss some interesting comments made by NASA Administrator Charlie Bolden, who …

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April 26, 2013

Episode 513: The Awesome Antares

On this special episode of Talking Space, we discuss the maiden voyage of Orbital Science's Antares rocket. Our very own Gene was in Wallops Island, VA and recounts his experience. We discuss the pre-launch festivities, the launch scrubs prior to …

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April 18, 2013

Episode 512: Can Antares Reach "Orbital" Velocity?

On this episode of Talking Space, we discuss the deorbit of the Russian Progress vehicle. We then go into an in-depth discussion into the reason why Gene was unable to join us tonight-the demo launch of Orbital Science's Antares rocket …

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April 5, 2013

Episode 511: Crew. Cargo and a Quiz

We're not foolin' on this April Fools Day episode, recorded April 1st. We discuss some ISS news, with the new members of the Expedition 35 crew arriving to the station in under six hours, and our thoughts on whether it's …

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