The Space Show by Dr. David Livingston
Episodes
Hotel Mars with Andrew Chanin on ETFs, the UFO space fund, space investment & risk analysis plus more.
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John, David and Andrew Chanin (our guest) discussed UFO, ETF (Exchange Traded Fund), which offers exposure to over 40 publicly traded space-related co...
Dr. Ajay Kothari leads the discussion on possible Artemis alternatives & options.
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Space Show presents Dr. A.J. Kothar via Zoom leading a discussion on how best to return & get infrastructure to the Moon. Tuesday, August 12, 2025...
Dr. Tom Matula introduces his Sul Ross University online MBA in Commercial Space plus Tom talks turkey about SLA, Artemis, SpaceX, Blue Origin, returning to the Moon and more.
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our program opened with my announcing changes to the show's format, including a new Tuesday Zoom-broadcast program, a toll-free call-in line, and deta...
Hotel Mars with Rand Simberg on Artemis, commercial space options and more.
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hotel Mars with Rand Simberg, August 6, 2025John and I, with our guest Rand Simberg, focused this one segment Hotel Mars program on the role of commer...
Ben Roberts and investor facts on space investing with the entrepreneurs, startups, & huge potential global markets.
09 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Space, host of The Space Show, recently hosted a compelling conversation with Ben Roberts, founder and CEO of Skyworker Work Group Finance and Adv...
Jess Sponable on VTOL, propulsion, fuels, policy, launches, you name it!
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Meeting notes for Sponable on Tuesday , August 5, 20245 interview:We welcomed back Jess Sponable, who shared his expertise on the feasibility of the G...
Michael Gorton with his SCI-Fi Series, "The Tachyon Tunnel" plus physics, theoretical propulsion, Black Holes & space survival issues.
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Livingston introduced Michael Gordon, a serial entrepreneur, author, and digital health innovator, known for co-founding Teladoc and developing Vo...
John Batchelor Hotel Mars with Megan Masterson regarding JWST, dormant blackholes and finding TDEs.
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Megan Masterson presented research on tidal disruption events (TDEs) observed using the James Webb Space Telescope, which has revealed previously dorm...
Mark Whittington on space news, policy and important updates.
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Whittington on Tuesday, 7-29-25I introduced Mark, who discussed the current turmoil at NASA, describing the agency as "rudderless" due to the sta...
The Space Show Advisory Board Debates NASA budget cuts, mission plans and policy.
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Space Show Advisory Board discusses NASA budget and mission cuts plus policy via Zoom on Sunday, July 27, 2025.The Space Show Advisory Board meeti...
Dr. Anna Krylov, Dr. Michael Pierce discuss science funding challenges for NSF, NASA and across the board with a strong advocacy for merit based funding and science.
26 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Quick recapThe meeting focused on challenges in science funding and peer review processes, with discussions about budget cuts, public pushback, and th...
Rand Simberg, 56 years after the Moon Landing, shares his space expertise with us.
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
David opened the program by introducing Rand Simberg and his Evoloterra ceremony—a tradition created around 40 years ago and modeled on the Jewish S...
Dr. Elsayed Talaat, President/CEO of USRA talks space science, innovation, entrepreneurism and humans going to space@
19 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our program with Dr. Talaat covered various aspects of space research, technology, and exploration, including the role of the Universities Space Resea...
John Batchelor Hotel Mars With Doug Messier, Dr. David Livingston
19 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hotel Mars focused on Firefly Aerospace, a Texas-based company developing launch vehicles and spacecraft for lunar and Earth orbit missions. Despite f...
John Hunt takes on the WSJ's 2-part recent UFO/UAP debunking series.
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Meeting summary for John Hunt vs. the WSJ (07/15/2025)David introduced John Hunt as the guest for the Tuesday Space Show program. John quickly turned ...
John Hunt takes on the WSJ's 2-part recent UFO/UAP debunking series.
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Meeting summary for John Hunt vs. the WSJ (07/15/2025)David introduced John Hunt as the guest for the Tuesday Space Show program. John quickly turned ...
Jim Muncy talks all things space, policy, NASA, Moon, Mars, commercial space, tax payer space benefits and so much more.
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our program with guest Jim Muncy covered NASA's current leadership situation and workforce challenges, including discussions about temporary administr...
Jim Muncy talks all things space, policy, NASA, Moon, Mars, commercial space, tax payer space benefits and so much more.
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our program with guest Jim Muncy covered NASA's current leadership situation and workforce challenges, including discussions about temporary administr...
Bryant Cruse, CEO of New Sapience, a company developing artificial intelligence technology that mirrors human knowledge.
12 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We welcomed guest Bryant Cruz, founder of New Sapience, a company developing artificial intelligence technology that processes language in a fundament...
Bryant Cruse, CEO of New Sapience, a company developing artificial intelligence technology that mirrors human knowledge.
12 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We welcomed guest Bryant Cruz, founder of New Sapience, a company developing artificial intelligence technology that processes language in a fundament...
Hotel Mars with Dr. Haym Benaroya on both lunar and Martian habitats.
12 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John, David and Dr. Haym Benaroya discussed the progress and ongoing challenges of human exploration and habitation on the Moon and Mars. Since 2002, ...
Hotel Mars with Dr. Haym Benaroya on both lunar and Martian habitats.
12 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John, David and Dr. Haym Benaroya discussed the progress and ongoing challenges of human exploration and habitation on the Moon and Mars. Since 2002, ...
Dr. Steven Benner explains the Viking Mission Life Detection Experiments, the possibility of life on Mars and the search for life off Earth.
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our program centered on the Viking life detection experiments on Mars and their broader implications for the search for extraterrestrial life. Our gue...
Dr. Steven Benner explains the Viking Mission Life Detection Experiments, the possibility of life on Mars and the search for life off Earth.
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our program centered on the Viking life detection experiments on Mars and their broader implications for the search for extraterrestrial life. Our gue...
Hotel Mars with Dr. Simone Marchi on the last 1% of planet growth for Earth & others and why it matters.
04 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John and I had the pleasure of welcoming Dr. Simone Marchi from the Southwest Research Institute (SWRI) in Boulder, CO, to discuss his recent work on ...
Hotel Mars with Dr. Simone Marchi on the last 1% of planet growth for Earth & others and why it matters.
04 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John and I had the pleasure of welcoming Dr. Simone Marchi from the Southwest Research Institute (SWRI) in Boulder, CO, to discuss his recent work on ...
Robert (Bob) Zimmerman on NASA, budgets, Starship, developing a space industry, Trump vs. Musk & so much more!
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Meeting SummaryThe main portion of the meeting focused on space policy and technology, including debates about SpaceX's role in the U.S. space program...
Robert (Bob) Zimmerman on NASA, budgets, Starship, developing a space industry, Trump vs. Musk & so much more!
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Meeting SummaryThe main portion of the meeting focused on space policy and technology, including debates about SpaceX's role in the U.S. space program...
John Batchelor Hotel Mars with Doug Messier on SpaceX, Starship, launch problems, debris risks, costs and much more.
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John and I spoke with Doug Messier for a single Hotel Mars segment focused on recent SpaceX launches and the latest developments with Starship, includ...
John Batchelor Hotel Mars with Doug Messier on SpaceX, Starship, launch problems, debris risks, costs and much more.
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John and I spoke with Doug Messier for a single Hotel Mars segment focused on recent SpaceX launches and the latest developments with Starship, includ...
Dr. Young K. Bae joins our Space Show fusion energy group to talk fusion energy, timelines, investment, and more.
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We began our discussion with Dr. Bae with a focus on nuclear fusion power and space propulsion. The conversation covered Dr. Bae’s research career, ...
Dr. Young K. Bae joins our Space Show fusion energy group to talk fusion energy, timelines, investment, and more.
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We began our discussion with Dr. Bae with a focus on nuclear fusion power and space propulsion. The conversation covered Dr. Bae’s research career, ...
Casey Dreier of The Planetary Society discusses the proposed "skinny budget" & what the NASA science & program cuts mean for the US and for space.
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Casey Dreyer, Director of Space Policy at the Planetary Society, joined us in our Space Show Zoom room to discuss the proposed 2026 NASA budget. He cr...
Casey Dreier of The Planetary Society discusses the proposed "skinny budget" & what the NASA science & program cuts mean for the US and for space.
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Casey Dreyer, Director of Space Policy at the Planetary Society, joined us in our Space Show Zoom room to discuss the proposed 2026 NASA budget. He cr...
Dr. Ersilia Vaudo tells us "The Story of Astrophysics in Five Revolutions." A must story to hear!
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Please note that both the video and the audio of this program are archived on our Substack page, doctorspace.substack.com. I strongly recommend you wa...
Dr. Ersilia Vaudo tells us "The Story of Astrophysics in Five Revolutions." A must story to hear!
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Please note that both the video and the audio of this program are archived on our Substack page, doctorspace.substack.com. I strongly recommend you wa...
Dr. Saralyn Mark on the latest with human spaceflight medicine.
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Space Show hosted a discussion with Dr. Saralyn Mark, focusing on space medicine, human spaceflight, and the challenges of long-duration space tra...
Dr. Saralyn Mark on the latest with human spaceflight medicine.
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Space Show hosted a discussion with Dr. Saralyn Mark, focusing on space medicine, human spaceflight, and the challenges of long-duration space tra...
Dr. Karen Lloyd discusses her book, "INTRATERRESTRIALS: Discovering The Strangest Life On Earth"
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Please note that there were audio and technical difficulties with this program My apologies.Dr. Karen Lloyd, author of INTRATERRESTRIALS: Discovering ...
Dr. Karen Lloyd discusses her book, "INTRATERRESTRIALS: Discovering The Strangest Life On Earth"
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Please note that there were audio and technical difficulties with this program My apologies.Dr. Karen Lloyd, author of INTRATERRESTRIALS: Discovering ...
Dr. Robert Bishop talks Texas A&M space, science and engineering with us plus the same for the national front. A big Shout Out to Texas A&M!
21 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We welcomed Dr. Robert Bishop of Texas A&M University to The Space Show for a wide-ranging discussion on space exploration, technology, and education—...
Dr. Robert Bishop talks Texas A&M space, science and engineering with us plus the same for the national front. A big Shout Out to Texas A&M!
21 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We welcomed Dr. Robert Bishop of Texas A&M University to The Space Show for a wide-ranging discussion on space exploration, technology, and education—...
The Black Hole Universe Theory with Dr. Enrique Gaztañaga. Should the Big Bang guys start to worry?
21 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John and I welcomed Dr. Enrique Gaztañaga from the University of Portsmouth in the UK. Dr. Gaztañaga presented an alternative theory of the universe...
The Black Hole Universe Theory with Dr. Enrique Gaztañaga. Should the Big Bang guys start to worry?
21 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John and I welcomed Dr. Enrique Gaztañaga from the University of Portsmouth in the UK. Dr. Gaztañaga presented an alternative theory of the universe...
Bill Gowan talks space advocacy with Congress at the Planetary Society Day of Action. Don't miss it!
15 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bill Gowan joined us on this program to share his experience participating in The Planetary Society’s annual Day of Action on Capitol Hill. This yea...
Bill Gowan talks space advocacy with Congress at the Planetary Society Day of Action. Don't miss it!
15 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bill Gowan joined us on this program to share his experience participating in The Planetary Society’s annual Day of Action on Capitol Hill. This yea...
Hotel Mars with Eric Berger on all things SpaceX & Elon Musk
15 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John and I welcomed back Eric Berger of Ars Technica to Hotel Mars for a one-segment update and discussion on SpaceX, Elon Musk, and Starship. We bega...
Hotel Mars with Eric Berger on all things SpaceX & Elon Musk
15 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John and I welcomed back Eric Berger of Ars Technica to Hotel Mars for a one-segment update and discussion on SpaceX, Elon Musk, and Starship. We bega...
DAVE BARNHART, CEO & Co-Founder of Arkisys talks about space servicing of satellites, the Port, the Cutter vehicle, & developing a new commercial space industry.
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We welcomed Dave Barnhart, CEO and Co-founder of Arkisys, Inc., back to the program to share updates since his last appearance on May 2, 2023. The con...
DAVE BARNHART, CEO & Co-Founder of Arkisys talks about space servicing of satellites, the Port, the Cutter vehicle, & developing a new commercial space industry.
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We welcomed Dave Barnhart, CEO and Co-founder of Arkisys, Inc., back to the program to share updates since his last appearance on May 2, 2023. The con...
Marcus Chown, UK science author, talks blackholes, the cosmos & more with his new book, "A Crack In Everything: How black holes came in from the cold and took cosmic center stage."
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Space Show welcomed award-winning author and former Caltech radio astronomer Marcus Chown to discuss his latest book, A Crack in Everything: How B...
Marcus Chown, UK science author, talks blackholes, the cosmos & more with his new book, "A Crack In Everything: How black holes came in from the cold and took cosmic center stage."
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Space Show welcomed award-winning author and former Caltech radio astronomer Marcus Chown to discuss his latest book, A Crack in Everything: How B...
James (Jim) Meigs, Manhattan Institute, on U.S. Space Policy as the next frontier, current space news including the FEUD & lots more.
07 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
My initial question to guest Jim Meigs focused on the ongoing conflict between Elon Musk and Donald Trump and its potential implications for U.S. spac...
James (Jim) Meigs, Manhattan Institute, on U.S. Space Policy as the next frontier, current space news including the FEUD & lots more.
07 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
My initial question to guest Jim Meigs focused on the ongoing conflict between Elon Musk and Donald Trump and its potential implications for U.S. spac...
Hotel Mars with Casey Dreier, John Batchelor, & Dr. Livingston addressing NASA science & mission cuts/cancellations.
07 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John and I welcomed Casey Dreier from The Planetary Society to the program to discuss the proposed NASA space and science budget cuts and the eliminat...
Hotel Mars with Casey Dreier, John Batchelor, & Dr. Livingston addressing NASA science & mission cuts/cancellations.
07 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John and I welcomed Casey Dreier from The Planetary Society to the program to discuss the proposed NASA space and science budget cuts and the eliminat...
The Space Show presents the declassified PARCAE satellite system including GPS & more with Richard Easton, Pete Wilhelm & Lee Hammarstrom
07 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This was a special 2-hour, 16-minute Zoom program.On The Space Show website, the program is available in the audio-only format. Both video and audio a...
The Space Show presents the declassified PARCAE satellite system including GPS & more with Richard Easton, Pete Wilhelm & Lee Hammarstrom
07 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This was a special 2-hour, 16-minute Zoom program.On The Space Show website, the program is available in the audio-only format. Both video and audio a...
Jess Sponable Advocates for more entrepreneurial leadership for NASA and the defense industry.
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jess Sponable Returns: A Call for Entrepreneurial Leadership in Aerospace and Defense, Friday Space Show, May 30, 2025Jess Sponable returned to the pr...
Jess Sponable Advocates for more entrepreneurial leadership for NASA and the defense industry.
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jess Sponable Returns: A Call for Entrepreneurial Leadership in Aerospace and Defense, Friday Space Show, May 30, 2025Jess Sponable returned to the pr...
Dan Adamo, Part 2 on his Earth-Mars Waypoint Discussion for "Interplanetary Synodic-Resonant Waypoints"
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Adamo Returns for Part 2 on Interplanetary Synodic-Resonant WaypointsDan Adamo returned to the program for Part 2 of his discussion on “Interpla...
Dan Adamo, Part 2 on his Earth-Mars Waypoint Discussion for "Interplanetary Synodic-Resonant Waypoints"
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Adamo Returns for Part 2 on Interplanetary Synodic-Resonant WaypointsDan Adamo returned to the program for Part 2 of his discussion on “Interpla...
Clay Mowry, the new AIAA CEO talks space, the new AIAA, future space and more. A gem of a discussion!
24 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We welcomed Clay Mowry, the new CEO of AIAA, to the program to discuss the "new" AIAA and the overall health of our space industry. The 66-minute conv...
Clay Mowry, the new AIAA CEO talks space, the new AIAA, future space and more. A gem of a discussion!
24 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We welcomed Clay Mowry, the new CEO of AIAA, to the program to discuss the "new" AIAA and the overall health of our space industry. The 66-minute conv...
Dr. Robin K. Andrews on Hotel Mars re Planetary Defense
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John and I had the pleasure of welcoming Dr. Robin Andrews from the UK to discuss planetary defense. Robin introduced us to the term “City-Killer,”...
Dr. Robin K. Andrews on Hotel Mars re Planetary Defense
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John and I had the pleasure of welcoming Dr. Robin Andrews from the UK to discuss planetary defense. Robin introduced us to the term “City-Killer,”...
Dr. M.V. "Coyote Smith, Col, USAF-Retired
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re pleased to welcome Coyote Smith back to the program for a wide-ranging and insightful discussion covering topics such as the Grissom Space Sem...
Dr. M.V. "Coyote Smith, Col, USAF-Retired
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re pleased to welcome Coyote Smith back to the program for a wide-ranging and insightful discussion covering topics such as the Grissom Space Sem...
Earth-Mars Interplanetary Synodic-Resonant Waypoints
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Please review/download Dan’s PDF document which you can find at www.thespaceshow.com/show/18-may-2025/broadcast-4374-dan-adamo. We welcomed Dan Ada...
Earth-Mars Interplanetary Synodic-Resonant Waypoints
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Please review/download Dan’s PDF document which you can find at www.thespaceshow.com/show/18-may-2025/broadcast-4374-dan-adamo. We welcomed Dan Ada...
Dr. Bhavya Lal on the value of the Moon in our future plus lots more!
17 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Please see Dr. Bhavya Lal’s full bio and photo at www.thespaceshow.com/guest/dr.-bhavya-lal-0.Dr. Bhavya Lal joined us as our guest on this Friday’...
Dr. Bhavya Lal on the value of the Moon in our future plus lots more!
17 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Please see Dr. Bhavya Lal’s full bio and photo at www.thespaceshow.com/guest/dr.-bhavya-lal-0.Dr. Bhavya Lal joined us as our guest on this Friday’...
Soviet Venus Venera probe returns to Earth after 50 years!
17 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John and I welcomed Anatoly Zak of RussianSpaceWeb.com to discuss the recently revealed Soviet-era mission to explore Venus — the Vener-72 program. ...
Soviet Venus Venera probe returns to Earth after 50 years!
17 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John and I welcomed Anatoly Zak of RussianSpaceWeb.com to discuss the recently revealed Soviet-era mission to explore Venus — the Vener-72 program. ...
ISDC 2025 Preview, Terrific Speakers, Programming & Networking
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our ISDC 2025 Preview Program!Aggie Kobrin and Rod Pyle joined us to share an exciting look at what you can expect at this year’s Interna...
ISDC 2025 Preview, Terrific Speakers, Programming & Networking
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our ISDC 2025 Preview Program!Aggie Kobrin and Rod Pyle joined us to share an exciting look at what you can expect at this year’s Interna...
Photonic Laser Propulsion, with Dr. Young K. Bae
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Bae returned to the program to discuss his new book, Photonic Laser Propulsion. He explained the underlying technology, answered numerous listener...
Photonic Laser Propulsion, with Dr. Young K. Bae
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Bae returned to the program to discuss his new book, Photonic Laser Propulsion. He explained the underlying technology, answered numerous listener...