On this Christmas Eve episode, we are honored to be joined by Emily Carney and Bruce McCandless III, authors of "Starbound: A Beginner's Guide to the American Space Program". Emily Carney is a space historian, podcaster with Space & Things, and the creator of the 'Space Hipsters' Facebook group. She shares her early fascination with space, sparked by the STS-2 launch in 1983. Bruce McCandless III, whose father was Astronaut Bruce McCandless II, shares his journey of becoming a writer and what it was like being the son of an Astronaut.

We discuss all things space, including a friendly debate on the evolving definition of "astronaut" in the context of commercial space travel. We also discuss the Space Shuttle's legacy, the importance of space exploration on culture, and the potential of SpaceX, Artemis, and the pick for NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman. They also express optimism about the future of space exploration despite current political challenges and the "Space Conundrum" of progress in the space industry.

We hope you enjoy this lively discussion about all-things Space and we thank you our guests Emily & Bruce for sharing their time and thoughts with us!

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'Star Bound: A Beginner's Guide to the American Space Program' (Affiliate Link) https://amzn.to/408XLzS

Follow Emily & her work:

https://space.nss.org/category/this-space-available/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/spacehipsters
https://spaceandthingspodcast.com/

Follow Bruce & his work:

https://brucemccandless.com/
https://brucemccandless3.medium.com/

Happy Holidays & Merry Christmas!

Topics:

space history, space shuttle, space exploration, astronaut definition, space policy, space industry, space books, space travel, space technology, space missions, space future, space programs, space innovation, space challenges, space inspiration

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introductions

02:08 Emily Carney's Origin Story

04:07 Bruce McCandless III's Background

08:46 Discussion on Space Books and Movies

09:58 Memorable Interviews and Space Industry Insights

14:27 The Evolution of the Term "Astronaut"

24:59 The Role of Commercial Space Travel

36:27 The Space Shuttle Program and Its Legacy

51:49 The Future of Space Exploration

56:24 Final Thoughts on the 'Space Conundrum'

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Here's to building a fantastic future - and continued progress in Space (and humanity)!
Spread Love, Spread Science

Alex G. Orphanos

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This week we have a triple header of space topics! We start by highlighting a potential end of year maiden launch of Blue Origin's New Glenn heavy-lift rocket, and our thoughts on the selection of Jared Isaacman as the pick as the next NASA Administrator. We share some NASA history, discuss Jared's background in commercial spaceflight, and his potential influence on NASA's future direction. We also share an AG3Dprinting Lab update for our recently successful JWST Model - 3D printed in three colors, and is now available in our Etsy Shop at ag3dprinting.etsy.com!

What did you think? Email us at todayinspacepodcast@gmail.com or DM us on social media!

Topics:

Blue Origin, New Glenn, maiden launch, NASA Administrator, Jared Isaacman, SpaceX comparison, reusable rockets, payload capacity, 3D printing, Part Detective, James Webb Telescope, multi-color printing, Space Force, commercial space, space policy

Sources:

Ars Technica Article on Jared Isaacman
https://spaceflightnow.com/2024/12/12/jared-isaacman-makes-first-public-remarks-since-nomination-for-nasa-administrator/

Ars Technica Article on Blue Origin's New Glenn
https://arstechnica.com/space/2024/12/intrigue-swirls-as-blue-origin-races-toward-year-end-deadline-for-new-glenn/

Elon Musk: Tesla, SpaceX, and the Quest for a Fanastic Future by Ashlee Vance
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Escaping Gravity: My Quest to Transform NASA and Launch a New Space Age by Lori Garver
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SpaceX: Elon Musk and the Final Frontier by Brad Bergan
ORDER The Book Here (Amazon Affiliate Link): https://a.co/d/4YBB5Bc

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro, End of the Year Gratitude, Episode Topics
03:17 Blue Origin's New Glenn Rocket and Space Industry Updates
11:58 Blue Origin's Maiden Launch and Industry Challenges
12:51 AG3D Lab Update: 3D Printed JWST
22:44 NASA's New Administrator: Jared Isaacman
35:35 Thoughts: New Horizons, NASA Social 2015, Defending NASA Programs
43:16 The Future of NASA and Space Industry

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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:

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Who is Elon Musk? What role does he play in the Space Industry of tomorrow and how has all of this Space Progress happened recently? Is SpaceX the true cause? Elon Musk alone? Well, if it were that easy to explain this podcast wouldn't be 365 episodes long and Brad Bergan would not have written two wonderfully detailed books about the Space Race 2.0 and the history and people behind it! We hope you enjoy this in depth and deep conversation with Brad Bergan, the author of "SpaceX: Elon Musk and the Final Frontier".

It's conversations like these, with people truly following along to the space progress over the past decade that remind me how special a time we are in. Brad Bergan was an incredible guest and we are grateful this Thanksgiving Week that he joined us to share about his new book, his space origin story, and more about a truly influential character in Elon Musk. This was recorded back in the middle of October, just after Starship Flight Test 4 and the US Elections.

LEARN MORE about Brad Bergan: https://www.bcbergan.com/

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Otter.AI's Summary of the episode:

"Brad Bergan, author of "SpaceX, Elon Musk and the Final Frontier," discusses his journey from Iowa to New York, his career in writing, and his transition to covering space technology. He highlights the evolution of SpaceX, from the Falcon 1 to the Starship, and the impact of Elon Musk's vision on the space industry. Bergan emphasizes the generational divide in the space industry, noting that older generations are more resistant to change. He also discusses the significance of the Europa Clipper mission and the potential for life on Europa. The conversation concludes with reflections on the future of space exploration and the role of SpaceX in shaping it."

Topics:

Elon Musk, SpaceX book, final frontier, aerospace engineer, solar-powered spacecraft, new space race, public-private aerospace, generational divide, Mars Direct, reusable rockets, Starship development, Europa Clipper, geothermal vents, multi-planetary species, space industry

Sources:

https://www.bcbergan.com/

ORDER The Book Here (Amazon Affiliate Link): https://a.co/d/4YBB5Bc

Timestamps:

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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

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Support the podcast:
• Buy a 3D printed gift from our shop - ag3dprinting.etsy.com
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#space #rocket #podcast #people #spacex #eva #science #3dprinting #nasa #vanallenbelts #spacetravel #spaceexploration #spacecraft #technology #aerospace #spacetechnology #engineer #stem #artemis #polarisprogram #3dprinting #polarisdawn #astronaut #3dprinted #spacewalk #crewdragon #falcon9 #elonmusk #starship #superheavybooster