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- 6 days ago31 min
Space Madness Podcast Episode 71: From Middle Eastern History, to Music, to Cyber, to JPL!
I'm always happy to share unconventional journeys to space exploration, and this story goes hard! Julian Ragland shares his unconventional journey from Middle Eastern history to cybersecurity at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, highlighting the intersection of space assets and cybersecurity, and exploring future opportunities in aerospace and intelligence.
- 1 weeks ago39 min
Space Madness Podcast Episode 70: Future Leader Spotlight on Ref Bari
Today's episode spotlights Ref Bari, a Brown University physics student who I think is a future leader to watch. He's already quite a leader at the university level, having herded the necessary cats to develop and submit a NIAC proposal! This is tough enough from a NASA center where these things happen routinely, but Ref made it happen as a student at a University where advanced space mission concepts are not an everyday thing. We talk about how he achieved that, navigating various team, institutional, and schedule challenges. Keep an eye on this guy!
- 2 weeks ago33 min
Space Madness Podcast Episode 69: ROBOPHYSICS
In this episode, Dan Goldman explores the fascinating intersection of physics, biology, and robotics, revealing how principles from natural systems inform the design of robots for complex environments, including space exploration and agriculture. We talk about cockroaches, reptiles, sand dunes and pest control and how each of those things have lessons to offer future space robots.
- 3 weeks ago48 min
Space Madness Podcast Episode 68: The Universe from Dial-up to Today
See what I did there? In this episode, Universe Today founder Fraser Cain shares his journey into space journalism, his approach to engaging audiences, and his thoughts on the future of science communication in the age of AI. We explore how curiosity drives storytelling and the importance of maintaining human voice in content creation.
- Aug 17, 202643 min
Space Madness Podcast Episode 67: The Strangeness of Space Exploration
Jack Mills has a unique approach to journalism, inspired by authors like J.G. Ballard and William Gibson. His work delves into the strangeness of our world, exploring different pathways and futures. With a background in music and a knack for speculative storytelling, he combines the realms of literature, culture, and the cosmos. His father, a crime reporter, instilled in him a curiosity about human motivations and the forces that propel society forward. Today we discuss his new publication, Space Junk, and the intersection of space exploration and youth culture. You can find his publication here: https://yearzero.com/products/space-junk
- Aug 3, 202638 min
Space Madness Podcast Episode 65: The DOD Manned Spaceflight Engineer Program
In this episode, Jeff hosts Jim Armor and Jess Sponable to explore the history and lessons of the DoD Payload Specialist Program, its connection with the space shuttle, and its implications for future space endeavors. They share insights on the program's development, challenges, and legacy. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manned_Spaceflight_Engineer_Program
- Jul 27, 202638 min
Space Madness Podcast Episode 64: The Secure World Foundation
Victoria Samson, Chief Director of Space Security and Stability at the Secure World Foundation, shares insights on space sustainability, space security, and international cooperation. Discover how privately funded nonprofit organizations influence space policy and the future of space security.
- Jul 20, 202638 min
Space Madness Podcast Episode 63: Boring Bots on Mars and Advanced Concept Entrepreneurship
In this episode, quest Quinn Morely and host Jeff Nosanov talk mostly about the NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts program and how it led to both of our aerospace entrepreneurship. Quinn's Mars "Borebot" project led to terrestrial applications in mining and resource exploration. We talk about this curious dynamic, seen repeatedly in the history of space exploration, wherein ambitious far-reaching space ideas result in near-term applications all around us.
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