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This episode was recorded live while watching the Intuitive Machines-1 (IM-1) moon landing on February 22, 2024 around 6PM. Alex shares his live reaction and thoughts while the NOVA Command team in Houston, TX intiates landing sequence and then troubleshoots the signal after the landing attempt. Is the lander ok? Will the signal get better? That's for the future. Right now, we were just excited to be able to watch the first Lunar landing attempt by the US since 1972 for Apollo 17. It's been a while, but one thing is for sure - it's the new Moon Era and the is finally making large strides at lunar activity.  Alex shares his thoughts at the end of the broadcast about how the original Space Race and this new Space Race (2.0?) are the same and very different. Can we use the last space race and what came from it, as an example for what we can expect with a thriving space program? Can we expect as much change in private companies as we saw with NASA after Apollo 11? All we know is we're excited to be living in the multiverse that has us shooting for the moon again.  Here's to building a fantastic future, for all of humanity!  Topics from the episode: moon lander, nasa, space, odysseus, moon landing, mission, nova c, communications, launch, teamwork, payloads, people, lunar lander, land, moon landings, company, process, intuitive machines We'd love to know your thoughts and questions!  Email us at todayinspacepodcast@gmail.com SOURCES: LIVE Mission Feed we used for Launch Hangout: https://www.youtube.com/live/Dg2ffigGcYM?si=V9GRxZvdBtNuSvPB&t=4639 https://www.intuitivemachines.com/post/intuitive-machines-lunar-lander-encapsulated-and-scheduled-for-launch https://www.jaxa.jp/press/2024/01/20240125-4_j.html https://www.intuitivemachines.com/im-1  https://www.nasa.gov/news-release/nasa-announces-new-partnerships-for-commercial-lunar-payload-delivery-services/ https://www.nasa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/np-2023-12-016-jsc-clps-im-press-kit-web-508.pdf?emrc=ac5e9 The 'Topics from the episode' above and the timestamps below for the episode were generated using AI (otter.ai) by running the audio through it's process.  Timestamps:  00:00 What is the IM-1 Lunar landing mission and its significance?  08:16 Moon landing communication challenges and solutions. 12:35 Alex talks about Space exploration and career opportunities 18:09 "Mission director confirms equipment is on surface, transmitting. Amazing!" 24:16 NASA's partnership with private companies to return to the moon. 28:19 The Space Conundrum: Space Race duality, lunar landing, and its impact on humanity.  ------------- ------------- Here's to building a fantastic future - and continued progress in Space (and humanity)! Spread Love, Spread Science  Alex G. Orphanos We'd like to thank our sponsors: AG3DPrinting  Magic Mind (magicmind.com use code TODAYINSPACE20 for 20% OFF or up to 56% off subscription) Follow us: @todayinspacepod on Instagram/Twitter @todayinspace onTikTok / TodayInSpacePodcast on Facebook  Support the podcast: MAGIC MIND (learn more at magicmind.com/science) https://www.magicmind.com/todayinspace USE my code: TODAYINSPACE20 Get 20% off 1 item, or up to 56% off the Subscription Price! More ways to support us: • Buy a 3D printed gift from our shop ag3dprinting.etsy.com • Get a free quote on your next 3D printing project at ag3d-printing.com • Donate at todayinspace.net #space #rocket #podcast #people #spacex #moon #science #3dprinting #nasa #tothemoon #spacetravel #spaceexploration #solarsystem #spacecraft #technology #carlsagan #aerospace #spacetechnology #engineer #stem #ai #industry #work  #podcast #intuitivemachines #im1 #lunarlander

On this episode, Alex shares his thoughts on the latest Lunar Lander attempt by NASA with the IM-1 Mission. Intuitive Machine's is providing the NOVA C lunar lander as part of the CLPS program, where NASA funded commercial contracts to build out the Artemis Infrastructure around the Moon. There's no internet on the moon yet...not even running water. So there's alot to do, and this IM-1 mission aims to help NASA and multiple commercial payloads. But first, we need a successful SpaceX Falcon 9 launch to Lunar Orbit and then a soft landing. Alex shares thoughts about how treacherous landing on the Moon is, how important it is that we build infrastructure around the Moon, and why this NOVA C lander could be a game-changer for progress in space.  It's also a rare Space Valentine's Day so we made a multicolor 3D printed Mission Patch Valentine for the IM-1 mission. We discuss the upgrade of multicolor 3D printing, and how Alex sees 3D printing playing a HUGE role in the future of human spaceflight. Including, what can be done now to help prepare us on future missions while we're still here on Earth. Let us know in the comments or email us todayinspacepodcast@gmail.com Topics from the episode: moon, space, lander, mission, nasa, 3dprinter, payloads, 3dprinting, build, lunar lander, launch, spacex, falcon9, lab, podcast, intuitive machines We'd love to know your thoughts and questions! Email us at todayinspacepodcast@gmail.com SOURCES: https://www.intuitivemachines.com/post/intuitive-machines-lunar-lander-encapsulated-and-scheduled-for-launch https://www.jaxa.jp/press/2024/01/20240125-4_j.html https://www.intuitivemachines.com/im-1 https://www.nasa.gov/news-release/nasa-announces-new-partnerships-for-commercial-lunar-payload-delivery-services/ https://www.nasa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/np-2023-12-016-jsc-clps-im-press-kit-web-508.pdf?emrc=ac5e9 The 'Topics from the episode' above and the timestamps below for the episode were generated using AI (otter.ai) by running the audio through it's process.  Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction   -------------------------- Here's to building a fantastic future - and continued progress in Space (and humanity)! Spread Love, Spread Science Alex G. Orphanos We'd like to thank our sponsors: AG3D Printing Magic Mind (magicmind.com use code TODAYINSPACE20 for 20% OFF or up to 56% off subscription) Follow us: @todayinspacepod on Instagram/Twitter @todayinspace on TikTok /TodayInSpacePodcast on Facebook  Support the podcast: MAGIC MIND (learn more at magicmind.com/science) https://www.magicmind.com/todayinspace USE my code: TODAYINSPACE20 Get 20% off 1 item, or up to 56% off the Subscription Price! More ways to support us: • Buy a 3D printed gift from our shop ag3dprinting.etsy.com • Get a free quote on your next 3D printing project at ag3d-printing.com • Donate at todayinspace.net #space #rocket #podcast #people #spacex #moon #science #3dprinting #nasa #tothemoon #spacetravel #spaceexploration #solarsystem #spacecraft #technology #carlsagan #aerospace #spacetechnology #engineer #stem #ai #industry #work  #podcast #intuitivemachines #im1 #lunarlander

On this episode, Alex opens the podcast with a quick run through (~4 min) of some of the Space Launches to look out for in February (SpaceX, Japan, India, NASA, Rocket Lab). We deep dive on NASA's PACE Mission, flying onboard a SpaceX Falcon9 rocket NET 1:33AM ET 2/8/24 (only a few hours after this podcast is released). We discuss what the mission is, what the payloads are, and why that science will be critical for understanding the water cycle on Earth and the climate changes that come from it.  Alex closes the episode out with another 'Human Factor' segment, where we discuss the deep topic of WHO ARE YOU? But more importantly, how learning about yourself you can help you find a career that fits your strengths and fills you with purpose. The lucky ones know early on what they are good at, while most of us (myself included) had to try a lot of things to know what we "don't like". I share a story of when I realized that the typical Aerospace Engineer role wasn't for me, even though that was my whole identity at the time.  What did you learn about yourself that really helped you in your career/job? Are you still searching for your ideal job/field? What jobs/careers/positions have you tried that you DIDN'T like? Let us know in the comments or email us todayinspacepodcast@gmail.com Topics from the episode: aerospace, space, work, learn, talk, launch, aerospace engineer, mission, factor, human, polar, falcon, team, understanding, ocean, engineer We'd love to know your thoughts and questions! Email us at todayinspacepodcast@gmail.com SOURCES: https://pace.oceansciences.org/mission.htm https://pace.oceansciences.org/oci.htm https://pace.oceansciences.org/spexone.htm https://pace.oceansciences.org/harp2.htm https://svs.gsfc.nasa.gov/4700#section_credits NASA PACE Launch/SpaceX Falcon9  https://www.youtube.com/live/AtP0upSa_pU?si=16r5Gbd7FLTuqYcB ClydeSpace 3U Double Deployable Solar Panel test in vacuum chamber https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGpCRWlZUXc The 'Topics from the episode' above and the timestamps below for the episode were generated using AI (otter.ai) by running the audio through it's process.  Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction / February Space Launches to Look out for 01:36 NASA'S PACE Mission Deep Dive 03:00 SpaceX IM1, JAXA, ISRO, Rocket Lab Reusable Rocket Progress 08:00 The Human Factor: Self-awareness and purpose in a rapidly changing world 12:26 Identifying as an Aerospace Engineer, but realizing that "job" is not for me 17:40 Career growth and self-awareness in life      -------------------------- Here's to building a fantastic future - and continued progress in Space (and humanity)! Spread Love, Spread Science Alex G. Orphanos We'd like to thank our sponsors: AG3D Printing Magic Mind (magicmind.com use code TODAYINSPACE20 for 20% OFF or up to 56% off subscription) Follow us: @todayinspacepod on Instagram/Twitter @todayinspace on TikTok /TodayInSpacePodcast on Facebook  Support the podcast: MAGIC MIND (learn more at magicmind.com/science) https://www.magicmind.com/todayinspace USE my code: TODAYINSPACE20 Get 20% off 1 item, or up to 56% off the Subscription Price! More ways to support us: • Buy a 3D printed gift from our shop - ag3dprinting.etsy.com • Get a free quote on your next 3D printing project at ag3d-printing.com • Donate at todayinspace.net #space #rocket #podcast #people #spacex #moon #science #3dprinting #nasa #tothemoon #spacetravel #spaceexploration #solarsystem #spacecraft #technology #carlsagan #aerospace #spacetechnology #engineer #stem #ai #industry #work  #podcast 

On this episode, we remember the 3 year journey of the Ingenuity Helicopter on Mars, which now has a broken rotor and is unable to fly safely anymore. We discuss how influential the Martian Helicopter was by obliterating it's original 30-day life span and providing miles of coverage inside of Jezero Crater. We discuss some facts on the first powered flight on another world, and close up with a discussion around the Wright Brothers and how influential their R&D efforts were to a young, eager to learn Engineer (me!).  Come for the Ingenuity drone talk, and stay for the Space Storytime! Thank for joining us, and welcome to Today In Space Topics from the episode: work, flying, space, ingenuity, helicopter, podcast, flight, mars, 3dprinting, drone, rover, Jezero crater, wright brothers, r&d, class We'd love to know your thoughts and questions! Email us at todayinspacepodcast@gmail.com SOURCES: https://mars.nasa.gov/news/9540/after-three-years-on-mars-nasas-ingenuity-helicopter-mission-ends/ https://www.thomasedison.org/edison-quotes https://airandspace.si.edu/multimedia-gallery/5806hjpg https://airandspace.si.edu/explore/stories/researching-wright-way#aerodynamics The 'Topics from the episode' above and the timestamps below for the episode were generated using AI (otter.ai) by running the audio through it's process.  Timestamps: 03:23 - Ingenuity, NASA's Mars helicopter: Many successful Flight, Miles Logged, and data gathered, despite failure.  07:50 - Using drones on another planet opens up Exploration! 12:15 - The Wright Brothers | Inspiration in Focus & Engineering | The start of Aerospace & Powered Flight 15:23 - R&D, innovation, and failure in Aerospace engineering | Lessons from my 1st Job in College  -------------------------- Here's to building a fantastic future - and continued progress in Space (and humanity)! Spread Love, Spread Science Alex G. Orphanos We'd like to thank our sponsors: AG3D Printing Magic Mind (magicmind.com use code TODAYINSPACE20 for 20% OFF or up to 56% off subscription) Follow us: @todayinspacepod on Instagram/Twitter @todayinspace on TikTok /TodayInSpacePodcast on Facebook  Support the podcast: MAGIC MIND (magicmind.com/science) Only this January, they help you gear up to crush your 2024 new year resolutions fully focused. You get 1 month for free, when you’re subscribing for 3 months at: https://www.magicmind.com/JANtodayinspace AND with my code: TODAYINSPACE20 It’s an extra 20% off, which gets you to a 75% off. This only lasts until the end of January, so hurry up before it goes away. More ways to support us: • Buy a 3D printed gift from our shop - ag3dprinting.etsy.com • Get a free quote on your next 3D printing project at ag3d-printing.com • Donate at todayinspace.net #space #rocket #podcast #people #spacex #moon #science #3dprinting #nasa #tothemoon #spacetravel #spaceexploration #solarsystem #spacecraft #technology #carlsagan #aerospace #spacetechnology #engineer #stem #ai #industry #work #flying #ingenuity #helicopter #podcast #flight #mars #drone #rover #jezerocrater #wrightbrothers

On this episode we speak with Madison C. Feehan, the founder of Space Copy and Moon Trades. She has a background in lunar instrument development, global open science programs, and is a member of Women in Aerospace Canada. She’s also been an External Peer Reviewer and Executive Panelist for NASA since she was in high school.  Topics from the episode: space, ai, industry, entrepreneurship, nasa, printing, artemis, science, lunar, moon, 3dprinting, working, process, integrate, create Madison share's her wealth of knowledge for space and entrepeneurship and its great to meet people in the industry (and at NASA) who are actually making it happen. We dive into the world of space tech, additive manufacturing, and space business with a glimspe at what our possible future holds in the final frontier (and on Earth)! Are you excited to see 3D printed habitats on the moon? What could we solve on Earth with 3D printing technology like this? We'd love to know your thoughts and questions! Email us at todayinspacepodcast@gmail.com SOURCES: https://www.spacecopy.com https://ceoweekly.com/space-copy-and-moon-trades-shaping-the-future-of-space-technology/ https://www.moontrades.org/ The 'Topics from the episode' above and the timestamps below for the episode were generated using AI (otter.ai) by running the audio through it's process.  Timestamps: 03:56 3D printing in Space with lunar technologist entrepreneur Madison Feehan 11:16 Entrepreneurship in the space industry and the "Mum" test 14:48 Entrepreneurship, productivity, and setting boundaries in entrepreneurship, prioritizing tasks, and maintaining a level headedness to mitigate conflicts. 20:13 Moon Trades, STEM education, Lunar Mining, and collaboration. 25:22 3D printing technology for space exploration - sustainable habitats on the moon 29:32 "Our mission is to transform human exploration methods, solve challenges in space tech, and contribute to the science community." 35:31 Space entrepreneurship and 3D printing in space 43:23 Space industry development and lunar colonization. 51: 35 AI in space exploration and its applications. 59:13 AI integration in space exploration infrastructure development. 1:02:19 AI and 3D printing in space exploration user-centric design for 3D printers on the moon 1:09:37 Space entrepreneurship and career advice.  -------------------------- Here's to building a fantastic future - and continued progress in Space (and humanity)! Spread Love, Spread Science Alex G. Orphanos We'd like to thank our sponsors: AG3D Printing Magic Mind (magicmind.com use code TODAYINSPACE20 for 20% OFF or up to 56% off subscription) Follow us: @todayinspacepod on Instagram/Twitter @todayinspace on TikTok /TodayInSpacePodcast on Facebook  Support the podcast: MAGIC MIND (magicmind.com/science) Only this January, they help you gear up to crush your 2024 new year resolutions fully focused. You get 1 month for free, when you’re subscribing for 3 months at: https://www.magicmind.com/JANtodayinspace AND with my code: TODAYINSPACE20 It’s an extra 20% off, which gets you to a 75% off. This only lasts until the end of January, so hurry up before it goes away. More ways to support us: • Buy a 3D printed gift from our shop - ag3dprinting.etsy.com • Get a free quote on your next 3D printing project at ag3d-printing.com • Donate at todayinspace.net #space #rocket #podcast #people #spacex #moon #science #3dprinting #nasa #tothemoon #spacetravel #spaceexploration #solarsystem #spacecraft #technology #carlsagan #aerospace #spacetechnology #engineer #stem #ai #industry #entrepreneurship #artemis #lunar# 3dprinting #integrate #create

In the second episode of 2024, we went hard and produced a list of the 24 things to look out for in Space this year. Is my voice sore from this recording? Yes. Am I still excited for what's to come? OF COURSE! There are 8 groups of what to expect in 2024: Lunar, Space Station, Orbital Human Spaceflight, Deep Space, Payloads/Sats, Space Flyers, Astronomy, and Rocket Technology. We even added updates to this list as we were editing, since NASA released their new Artemis plan and the Vulcan took flight with CERT-1 and the Peregrine Lander saga is underway. We'd love to know what YOU are looking forward to in Space for 2024! Let us know in the comments or by emailing us at todayinspacepodcast@gmail.com. REVISION (01/13/24) We have corrected our original recording where we incorrectly mentioned that NASA's VIPER Rover would be on the same Astrobotics Peregrine Lander that won't make it to the moon. VIPER will take a Falcon Heavy and Astrobotic's Griffin Lander to the moon. While delays are still possible, they are two seperate landers from the same lunar lander technology company. Lunar Missions: Starship Development VIPER Rover for NASA Lunar Trailblazer for NASA PRIME-1 for NASA Peregrine Lander from Astrobotics Vulcan Rocket from ULA Intuitive Machines LM-1 Lunar Lander Orbital Human Spaceflight: 8. Artemis 2 (now delayed) 9. Polaris Dawn Space Flyer Missions: 10. Virgin Galactic/Blue Origin New Shepard Karman Line Flights 11. NXTGEN Astronaut selection?! Deep Space: 12. Europa Clipper 13. ESA's HERA mission to analyze DART impact Mars: 14. JAXA's Martian Moon eXploration Mission (MMX) - now delayed Space Station: 15. Sierra Space's Dreamchaser to take flight 16. Boeing Starliner to complete Commercial Crew Program Development 17. Axiom-3: 1st All-European Commercial Flight to ISS Payloads/Sats: 18. Amazon's Project Kuiper Satellite Internet constellation ramps deployment 19. More National Security/Secret Launches to be expected Rocket Technologies: 20. Blue Origin New Glenn Heavy Rocket 21. India's steady increase in Spaceflight in 2024 22. Terran-R | Reusable 3D printed rocket developmeny by Relativity Space 23. Rocket Lab to continue it's US/New Zealand launch cadence and develop Satellites Astronomy: 24. The Great American Eclipse 2024: Total Solar Eclipse  Sources: https://spacenews.com/ulas-next-rocket-to-be-named-vulcan/ https://www.space.com/spacex-2024-starship-starlink-launches https://www.nasa.gov/mission/artemis-ii/ https://europa.nasa.gov/ https://science.nasa.gov/mission/viper https://science.nasa.gov/mission/viper/in-depth https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/missions/lunar-trailblazer https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/the-peregrine-lunar-lander-may-not-make-it-to-the-moon/ar-AA1mEXCN https://www.intuitivemachines.com/post/intuitive-machines-im-1-lunar-mission-launch-update https://www.nasa.gov/mission/polar-resources-ice-mining-experiment-1-prime-1/ https://www.mmx.jaxa.jp/en/ https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/the-peregrine-lunar-lander-may-not-make-it-to-the-moon/ar-AA1mEXCN https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/nation/2024/01/08/ula-vulcan-rocket-launch/72147150007/ https://www.blueorigin.com/new-glenn https://www.greatamericaneclipse.com/ https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/three-launches-in-q1-isro-s-24-plan-101703183805729.html https://nextspaceflight.com/launches/?page=2&search= https://www.relativityspace.com/terran-r https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/innovation-at-amazon/what-is-amazon-project-kuiper https://latteluxurynews.com/2023/12/08/virgin-galactic-nxtgen-astronaut-program/ https://duckduckgo.com/?q=axiom+3&t=brave&ia=web https://www.cbsnews.com/news/total-solar-eclipse-2024-last-chance-see-us-20-years-nasa/ https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/missions/lunar-trailblazer --------------------------  Spread Love, Spread Science Alex G. Orphanos   We'd like to thank our sponsors:\ • AG3D Printing Follow us: @todayinspacepod on Instagram/Twitter @todayinspa

For the first episode of 2024 (Happy New Year!) we're diving into the Human Factor to talk about Confidence vs. Ego. A perfect topic as we all look to make improvments in our lives with "new year new you" vibes. What keeps you honest and on goal when things get tough? What keeps you from continuing your goals for the 'new you'? It's Confidence! (or is it Ego?). We share our advice on how to navigate that by "checking your Confidence LVLs". To us, confidence can't be a "yes or no" thing, otherwise you end up using Ego to compensate because no one is ever 100% confident. So let's learn to manage risk and build our confidence starting with being honest about what we "actually" know vs. what we actually don't know. And then, going after it and learning! I'm no psychology or behavior expert but I am a human being striving for growth and self-improvement. So we're learning and we hope you join us and share your questions and what you know! We're looking to have actual experts about being a human being on the podcast to share what they know so we can all learn. If you know anyone who's an expert in 'humans' that you'd like to see on the podcast - email us at todayinspacepodcast@gmail.com! SOURCES:  https://humanresearchroadmap.nasa.gov/Documents/IRP_Rev-Current.pdf https://www.statisticshowto.com/probability-and-statistics/statistics-definitions/confidence-level/ --------------------------  Spread Love, Spread Science Alex G. Orphanos   We'd like to thank our sponsors:\ • AG3D Printing Follow us: @todayinspacepod on Instagram/Twitter @todayinspace on TikTok /TodayInSpacePodcast on Facebook Support the podcast:  • Buy a 3D printed gift from our shop - ag3dprinting.etsy.com  • Get a free quote on your next 3D printing project at ag3d-printing.com • Donate at todayinspace.net #space #rocket #podcast #spacex #moon #science #nasa #spacetravel #spaceexploration #solarsystem #spacecraft #technology #carlsagan #aerospace #spacetechnology #engineer #stem #interstellar #wellness #thehumanfactor #caffeine #magicmind #mentalhealth #confidence #ego #newyears #newyearresolution

On Part TWO of our two-parter episode with Matt Schricker of @Bostronomy - we dig deeper into Astronomy, Astrophotography, and Telescopes. Matt shares his Astronomy on Instagram and TikTok but also has a creative style that we enjoy very much in his content. We also chat about the human experience of stargazing and how even your position on the planet can change your whole outlook on constellations! If you ever wondered about Astronomy and whether you could get into it OR if you ever thought it was too complicated - LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE! Some very down to Earth space-talk with two guys from Boston drinking some cold adult beverages and chatting about life and the "space condundrum". A perfect getaway for the holiday travel (and an escape from the holiday stess).  Please enjoy this episode with Matt Schricker and make sure to follow him @Bostronomy on Instagram and TikTok The credit for this episode's 'Astronomy Pic of the Week' goes to Matt Schricker! Our first guest Astropicture The Pleiades, an Open Cluster located 400 lightyears away in the constellation Taurus Matt captured over 24 hours of exposure for this image, exposing so much of the gas surrounding these famous star cluster that spans 15 lightyears across. The telescope used was a William Optics RedCat71 I made some color enhancemens to the image post-process for this episode to bring out some holiday colors. -------------------------- Here's to building a fantastic future - and continued progress in Space (and humanity)! Spread Love, Spread Science  Alex G. Orphanos We'd like to thank our sponsors: https://www.magicmind.com/todayinspace • AG3D Printing Follow us: @todayinspacepod on Instagram/Twitter @todayinspace on TikTok /TodayInSpacePodcast on Facebook Support the podcast:  • Buy a 3D printed gift from our shop - ag3dprinting.etsy.com  • Get a free quote on your next 3D printing project at ag3d-printing.com • Donate at todayinspace.net  #space #rocket #podcast #people #spacex #moon #science #3dprinting #nasa #tothemoon #spacetravel #spaceexploration #solarsystem #spacecraft #technology #aerospace #spacetechnology #engineer #stem #iss #podcast #spacepodcast #sciencepodcast #astronomy #pleiades #telescope #stargazing #astrophotography

On this FIRST of a TWO PART episode, we have Matt Schricker of @Bostronomy on the show for a 'very Boston podcast' where we chat about Astronomy, Music, and Matt's STEM origin story. Matt shares his Astronomy on Instagram and TikTok but also has a creative style that we enjoy very much in his content. We dive into his origin story, being a Dad, his love of music (his band "Fever Dream" plays in Boston regularly), and the more human side of space and science.  If you ever wondered about Astronomy and whether you could get into it OR if you ever thought it was too complicated - LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE! Some very down to Earth space-talk with two guys from Boston drinking some cold adult beverages and chatting about life and the "space condundrum". A perfect getaway for the holiday travel (and an escape from the holiday stess).  We had so much fun space talking, this episode has a whole other episode! Part TWO coming out the week of Christmas so look out for it. In the meantime, enjoy this episode with Matt Schricker and make sure to follow him @Bostronomy on Instagram and TikTok The credit for this episode's 'Astronomy Pic of the Week' goes to Matt Schricker! Our first guest Astropicture The Pleiades, an Open Cluster located 400 lightyears away in the constellation Taurus Matt captured over 24 hours of exposure for this image, exposing so much of the gas surrounding these famous star cluster that spans 15 lightyears across. The telescope used was a William Optics RedCat71 -------------------------- Here's to building a fantastic future - and continued progress in Space (and humanity)! Spread Love, Spread Science  Alex G. Orphanos We'd like to thank our sponsors: • Magic Mind - Use code TODAYINSPACE20 for 20% off! https://www.magicmind.com/todayinspace • AG3D Printing Follow us: @todayinspacepod on Instagram/Twitter @todayinspace on TikTok /TodayInSpacePodcast on Facebook Support the podcast:  • Try Magic Mind - Go to https://www.magicmind.com/todayinspace Use code TODAYINSPACE20 for 20% off! • Buy a 3D printed gift from our shop - ag3dprinting.etsy.com  • Get a free quote on your next 3D printing project at ag3d-printing.com • Donate at todayinspace.net  #space #rocket #podcast #people #spacex #moon #science #3dprinting #nasa #tothemoon #spacetravel #spaceexploration #solarsystem #spacecraft #technology #aerospace #spacetechnology #engineer #stem #iss #podcast #spacepodcast #sciencepodcast #astronomy #pleiades #telescope #stargazing #astrophotography

Space Debris - a problem that continues to exponentially grow as more and more payloads are sent to Earth orbit every day. Old satellites, or ones without fuel or power, essentially become a giant piece of trash that orbits uncontrolled with the “traffic” of low earth orbit. Now, with companies beginning to be hit with government fines over leaving debris in space - what can be done to prevent or reduce the potential and real space debris? This week, we chat with Paul Warley, CEO of Ascent Solar, a thin-film solar provider, about what makes flexible, lightweight solar PV advantageous when it comes to the growing issue of leaving debris floating in space. These flexible solar panels don’t just reduce collateral debris from an impact, the panels also retain a huge portion of their power produced, losing essentially only the spot of impact for power generation. Paul shares with us: - How thin-film PV’s flexible design helps it stay attached when it comes in contact with floating debris - Why their chemical makeup allows them to keep functioning even after being hit or damaged by floating debris - The fact that even a small collision would result in less space debris, as thin-film PV is not coated with an easily-breakable glass coating, as most traditional solar panels are - How space Business has changed and the internal struggle between ‘New space’ and ‘Old space’. - Starlink and the boom of Constellation Internet satellites - His Space Origin story from banker, to 3dprinting, solar technology, and eventually CEO of Ascent Solar Technologies. SOURCES:  https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-66993647 https://jalopnik.com/faa-says-starlink-satellites-could-kill-people-spacex-1850929346 This was a really fun conversation that I hope you enjoy as much as I did. Paul was a great guest and the potential for the Thin-Film PV solar panels is MASSIVE. Especially if their reflectivity is less than traditional glass solar panels. Check out their website www.ascentsolar.com If you are interested in working with Ascent Solar, head over to their website for open positions.  -------------------------- Here's to building a fantastic future - and continued progress in Space (and humanity)! Spread Love, Spread Science  Alex G. Orphanos We'd like to thank our sponsors: AG3D Printing Follow us: @todayinspacepod on Instagram/Twitter @todayinspace on TikTok /TodayInSpacePodcast on Facebook Support the podcast: Get our 3D printed Starship Pen in our Etsy Shop Ag3dprinting.Etsy.com Buy a 3D printed gift from our shop - ag3dprinting.etsy.com Get a free quote on your next 3D printing project at ag3d-printing.com Donate at todayinspace.net  #space #rocket #podcast #people #spacex #moon #science #3dprinting #nasa #tothemoon #spacetravel #spaceexploration #solarsystem #spacecraft #technology #aerospace #spacetechnology #engineer #alien #stem #listenable #iss #podcast #spacepodcast #sciencepodcast #spaceforce #spacedebris

On this Thanksgiving week episode, we're breaking down Starship's latest test flight - IFT2 and comparing it to the first integrated test flight (a.k.a. IFT1). We think there are four major WINS for SpaceX, NASA, and humanity after IFT2's successful test launch. There is ALOT of work before humans can launch onboard, but IFT1 and IFT2 were only 6 months apart and they had to rebuild the pad. With a great looking launchpad post-launch, we expect LOTS of progress in 2024 for Starship!  This episode is for folks of all levels of space nerdom, whether you're waiting for updates on Starship daily, or just finding out about the world most powerful rocket ever made...there's something for everyone. It's a true historic moment in space history that won't be fully appreciated (even by the most hardcore) for how special this moment is until the future. With a rocket system that has TWICE the thrust of the Saturn V - we're thankful for the balance between NASA & SpaceX (and the FAA) that this rocket is being developed! We’d love to know what you think and if you have any questions - so email us at todayinspacepodcast@gmail.com! SOURCES: IFT2 - SpaceX Recap https://x.com/SpaceX/status/1725852544587727145?s=20 IFT1 - Recap - SpaceX https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_krgcofiM6M Booster Static Fire https://x.com/SpaceX/status/1696221858134405371?s=20 https://x.com/SpaceX/status/1695159123019698498?s=20 Starship 29 Static Fire https://x.com/SpaceX/status/1673509777819967488?s=20 Iterative Test of one Raptor with a water cooled plate https://x.com/SpaceX/status/1659599720761950208?s=20 Dr. Phil Metzger Research Thread on Starship's Volcanic Debris Potential https://x.com/DrPhiltill/status/1725539289667092524?s=20 --------------------------  Spread Love, Spread Science Alex G. Orphanos We'd like to thank our sponsors: • Magic Mind - Use code TODAYINSPACE20 for 20% off! https://www.magicmind.com/todayinspace • AG3D Printing Follow us: @todayinspacepod on Instagram/Twitter @todayinspace on TikTok /TodayInSpacePodcast on Facebook Support the podcast:  • Try Magic Mind - Go to https://www.magicmind.com/todayinspace Use code TODAYINSPACE20 for 20% off! • Buy a 3D printed gift from our shop - ag3dprinting.etsy.com  • Get a free quote on your next 3D printing project at ag3d-printing.com • Donate at todayinspace.net #3dprinting #3dprinted #3dscanning #maker #space #rocket #podcast #spacex #moon #science #nasa #spacetravel #spaceexploration #solarsystem #spacecraft #technology #carlsagan #aerospace #spacetechnology #engineer #stem #interstellar  

You may be familiar with some recent news about far-flung interstellar locations, like the Psyche Mission, Mars InSight Mission, and the Juno Mission to Jupiter.  Award-winning planetary scientist Dr. Sabine Stanley has been involved in some of these missions and is the author of the new book from Johns Hopkins Press, What’s Hidden Inside Planets?  Thanks to Dr. Sabine and her team, our listeners can use promo code HPLAN for 30% off What’s Hidden Inside Planets? when you order from Hopkins Press at press.jhu.edu. Link: https://www.press.jhu.edu/books/title/12879/whats-hidden-inside-planets?utm_source=radio_tour&utm_medium=podcast_radio_promo&utm_campaign=f23_stanley_hplan We were lucky enough to have Sabine on the podcast to share all about it for this episode of People of Science. She also shares her non-traditional STEM Origin story that starts in a small mining town in the middle of an impact crater! Available NOW on Spotify, Apple podcasts, Amazon Music, and Youtube! Please like, share, and subscribe!  More topics from this episode: How her interest in planetary interiors began. Some of the forces at work inside planets, and how they affect the surface and why to truly understand a planet on the outside, we must know what’s happening on the inside. Some of the forces at work inside planets, and how they affect the surface and why to truly understand a planet on the outside, we must know what’s happening on the inside. What the future holds for planetary exploration and if there are planets yet to be discovered.  What this planetary scientist thinks of Pluto, whether its a planet and the surprise of how YOUNG the King of the Kuiper Belt is after the New Horizons flyby Thoughts on Psyche, James Webb Telescope, OSIRIS-REx and more! Let us know what you think about this episode in the comments!  We'd love to know your thoughts and questions! Email us at todayinspacepodcast@gmail.com SOURCES: https://sabinestanley.com/aboutme/ https://sabinestanley.com/research/ Sabine Stanley, PhD, is a Bloomberg Distinguished Professor of Planetary Physics at Johns Hopkins University focusing on magnetic fields and other geophysical elements as a means of studying the interiors of planets, moons, asteroids, and exoplanets. She is a 2011 Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellow and received the William Gilbert Award of the American Geophysical Union in 2010. She’s a participating scientist on the NASA Mars InSight mission investigating Mars’s ancient magnetic field and leads the Magnetism & Planetary Interiors (MagPi) research group at Johns Hopkins. Her work has been featured in National Geographic Magazine, Bloomberg View, CBC Radio’s Quirks and Quarks, and the Washington Post. She will be featured in the Summer 2024 BBC series “The Planets II,” and is the creator of The Great Courses lecture series “A Field Guide to the Planets.” -------------------------- Here's to building a fantastic future - and continued progress in Space (and humanity)! Spread Love, Spread Science  Alex G. Orphanos We'd like to thank our sponsors: AG3D Printing Follow us: @todayinspacepod on Instagram/Twitter @todayinspace on TikTok /TodayInSpacePodcast on Facebook Support the podcast: Get our 3D printed Starship Pen in our Etsy Shop Ag3dprinting.Etsy.com Buy a 3D printed gift from our shop - ag3dprinting.etsy.com Get a free quote on your next 3D printing project at ag3d-printing.com Donate at todayinspace.net #space #rocket #podcast #people #spacex #moon #science #3dprinting #nasa #tothemoon #spacetravel #spaceexploration #solarsystem #spacecraft #technology #carlsagan #aerospace #spacetechnology #engineer #alien #stem #listenable #iss #alienlife #astronomy #astrophysics #planetaryexploration #jameswebbspacetelescope #womeninspace #womeninstem #artandscience #globalfoundries #podcast #spacepodcast #sciencepodcast #spaceforce #geology #planetaryscience #planetaryscientist Timestamps 00:00 Planetary science