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The Space Madness Podcast Video
A series of personal conversations about our relationship with the universe and the ways we try to grow our understanding.
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The Space Madness Podcast VideoSpace Madness Podcast Episode 78: Dr. Nick Castle and the Mysteries of Mars
Earth has continents, plate tectonics and water. The Moon has a thick crust and almost no water. Mars has had water but no granite and no plate tectonics…
The Space Madness Podcast VideoSpace Madness Podcast Episode 77: Space Commercialization?
In this episode, Jimmy Lin of Perigee Advisory discusses the evolving landscape of space commercialization, the importance of building a sustainable space…
The Space Madness Podcast VideoSpace Madness Podcast Episode 76: VC in Space
In this episode, Bets Arce from Earthrise VC shares her journey from SpaceX to venture capital, exploring the future of private space investments, the…
The Space Madness Podcast VideoSpace Madness Podcast Episode 75: Beyond the Depths
Bill Stone knew exploration was his calling as a teen watching the moon landings. He would go on to become a world leading caver pushing the limits of human…
The Space Madness Podcast VideoSpace Madness Podcast Episode 74: Exteme Caving on the Earth and the Moon
In this episode we dive into the captivating world of cave exploration with Gilly Elor, a physicist and explorer from Stone Aerospace. Gilly’s projects not…
The Space Madness Podcast VideoSpace Madness Podcast Episode 73: Air Breathing VLEO Satellites
In this episode, Brandon Williamson discusses his innovative work on Vaxon Space, exploring the challenges and opportunities of VERY low Earth orbit…
The Space Madness Podcast VideoSpace Madness Podcast Episode 72: Leadership Highlights
After 70 episodes we have heard a lot of stories of leadership ranging from changing one's personal situations, to national leadership on Mars exploration. In…
The Space Madness Podcast VideoSpace 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…
The Space Madness Podcast VideoSpace Madness Podcast Episode 70: Future Leader Spotlight 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…
The Space Madness Podcast VideoSpace 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…
The Space Madness Podcast VideoSpace 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…
The Space Madness Podcast VideoSpace 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…
The Space Madness Podcast VideoSpace Madness Podcast Episode 66: Living on Mars Time as a Family
In this episode, David and Bryn Oh share their unique experience of living on Mars time with their family, exploring the challenges and insights of adapting to…
The Space Madness Podcast VideoSpace 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…
The Space Madness Podcast VideoSpace 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…
The Space Madness Podcast VideoSpace 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…
The Space Madness Podcast VideoSpace Madnes Podcast Episode 62: The Chief Engineer of NASA Science Projects
In this episode, Nicholas Jedrich shares his 40-year journey through NASA, from his early days in space shuttle operations to his role as chief engineer of the…
The Space Madness Podcast VideoSpace Madness Podcast Episode 61: The Spaceport Company
In this episode we talk with Tom Marotta, CEO of The Spaceport Company. His journey to founding the Spaceport Company is both fascinating and unconventional…
The Space Madness Podcast VideoSpace Madness Podcast Episode 60: Exploring Frontiers in Physics
Explore the fascinating intersection of topological physics, string theory, and the nature of reality with Jenny Nielsen Ph.d. candidate at the University of…
The Space Madness Podcast VideoSpace Madness Podcast Episode 59: Space Architecture and the Technological Sublime
I find myself drawn to space architecture as a podcast topic because 1. it takes as a given that humans will live and work in space, 2. requires challenging so…
The Space Madness Podcast VideoSpace Madness Podcast Episode 58: Fifty Years at JPL
Discover Jim Erickson's 50-year journey at JPL from Voyager to Perseverence, and the lessons learned from a life spent pioneering space exploration. Jim's…
The Space Madness Podcast VideoSpace Madness Podcast Episode 57: Satellite Racing; the First Sport in Space!
The idea of racing in space may seem like a sci-fi fantasy, but it’s rooted in humanity's longstanding love for competition. From racing cars to horses, we…
The Space Madness Podcast VideoSpace Madness Podcast Episode 56: Virtual AI Data Centers in Space
In the rapidly evolving landscape of satellite technology, one question looms large: How can we optimize the vast resources of satellites to create more…
The Space Madness Podcast VideoSpace Madness Podcast Episode 55: The Dawn of Space Art
In this episode of the Space Madness podcast, host Jeff Nosanov welcomes fine artist Samuel Stubblefield, the founder of Off Earth, to discuss a captivating…
The Space Madness Podcast VideoSpace Madness Podcast Episode 54: Dr. Kelvin Long and Interstellar Travel
In this in-depth interview, space physicist Kelvin Long shares his journey from childhood fascination with space to pioneering advanced propulsion…
The Space Madness Podcast VideoSpace Madness Podcast Episode 53: Space, Science and Faith with Les Johnson Part 2
In our second interview recorded shortly after the Artemis II landing, Les Johnson, NASA's former Chief Technologist, shares insights into space hardware…
The Space Madness Podcast VideoSpace Madness Podcast Episode 52: David Oh and the Psyche Mission
In this episode, join me in exploring the Psyche mission to a metallic asteroid, its scientific significance, engineering challenges, and the inspiring journey…
The Space Madness Podcast VideoSpace Madness Podcast Episode 51: Jim Muncy and the Space Frontier Foundation
In this episode, Jim Muncy shares his extensive experience in space policy, the evolution of NASA's programs, and the future of space exploration, including…
The Space Madness Podcast VideoSpace Madness Podcast Episode 50: South African Space Efforts and China
In this episode of the Space Madness Podcast, host Jeff Nosanov and economist Dr. Carla Mitchell discusses Africa to Moon, a pioneering project aiming to place…
The Space Madness Podcast VideoSpace Madness Podcast Episode 49: Les Johnson on Space Exploration, Science, and Faith, Part 1
Today host Jeff Nosanov speaks with Les Johnson, a man of many hats in the space exploration world. During his career he led research on various advanced space…
The Space Madness Podcast VideoSpace Madness Podcast Episode 48: Merritt Opdycke's Space Product Accelerator
In today's episode, host Jeff Nosanov explores a very interesting offering by Meritable Solutions: a space product accelerator. With an interesting background…
The Space Madness Podcast VideoSpace Madness Podcast Episode 47: The Critial Importance of African Space Efforts
In today's episode of the Space Madness Podcast, host Jeff Nosanov talks with Matt Petit, a former United States Diplomat with a focus on Africa, Iran, and…
The Space Madness Podcast VideoSpace Madness Podcast Episode 46: X-Prize, Virgin Galactic, and Mars Helicopters, Oh My!
Join host Jeff Nosanov and Will Pomerantz as they explore the interesting twists and turns of Will's career, which has given him an inside look at leading…
The Space Madness Podcast VideoSpace Madness Podcast Episode 45: Landing a Real Pyramid on the Moon
In this episode of the Space Madness Podcast, Ben Haldeman shares his inspiring journey from studying astronomy and engineering, to being an early employee at…
The Space Madness Podcast VideoSpace Madness Podcast Episode 44: Navigating Space Policy with Tim Deaver
Summary In this episode of the Space Madness podcast, host Jeff Nosanov interviews aerospace engineer Tim Deaver, who shares his extensive experience in the…
The Space Madness Podcast VideoSpace Madness Podcast Episode 43: GIANT SPACE LAUNCH GUN
In this episode of the Space Madness podcast, host Jeff Nosanov speaks with Mike Grace, CEO of Longshot, about the innovative concept of kinetic launch systems…
The Space Madness Podcast VideoSpace Madness Podcast Episode 42: Hypersonic Passenger Flight
In this episode of the Space Madness podcast, host Jeff Nosanov speaks with Oscar Garcia, principal of Interflight Global, about the evolving landscape of…
The Space Madness Podcast VideoSpace Madness Podcast Episode 41: Personal Metabolomics and You!
In this episode of the Space Madness podcast, host Jeff Nosanov interviews José Andrade, co-founder of Deleon, a startup focused on personal metabolomics. They…
The Space Madness Podcast VideoSpace Madness Podcast Episode 40: A Million Satellites?
In this episode of the Space Madness Podcast, Jeff Nosanov and Telecom lawyer Will Lewis delve into SpaceX's recent application for spectrum for "a million…
The Space Madness Podcast VideoSpace Madness Podcast Episode 39: A Major General's Journey
In this episode of the Space Madness podcast, host Jeff Nosanov engages in a captivating conversation with retired Air Force Major General Jim Armor. The…
The Space Madness Podcast VideoSpace Madness Podcast Episode 38: Geology - Beyond Rocks
In this episode of the Space Madness podcast, host Jeff Nosanov speaks with Aaron Celestian, curator of gems and minerals at the Museum of Natural History in…
The Space Madness Podcast VideoSpace Madness Podcast Episode 37: Systems Engineering and Space Exploration
In this episode of the Space Madness podcast, host Jeff Nosanov interviews Craig Peterson, a retired systems engineer from JPL and current employee at…
The Space Madness Podcast VideoSpace Madness Podcast Episode 36: Space Architecture
In this episode of the Space Madness podcast, host Jeff Nosanov interviews Brent Sherwood, a retired space architect, who shares his journey into the field of…
The Space Madness Podcast VideoSpace Madness Episode 35: Rich DalBello, Former director of the Office of Space Commerce
In this episode of the Space Madness Podcast, host Jeff Nosanov interviews Rich DalBello, a prominent figure in the aerospace industry. They discuss Rich's…
The Space Madness Podcast VideoSpace Madness Episode 34: Africa's Space Potential
In this episode of the Space Madness podcast, Jeff and Joshua Faleti discuss the evolving landscape of space activities in Africa, focusing on the African…
The Space Madness Podcast VideoSpace Madness Podcast Episode 33: Taekwondo and Space Leadership
In this episode of the Space Madness podcast, Jeff Nosanov interviews Rhonda Stevenson, an aerospace executive with a shared background in Taekwondo. They…
The Space Madness Podcast VideoSpace Madness Podcast Episode 32: From Homeless at JPL to the Highest Peaks on Earth
In this episode of the Space Madness podcast, Dr. Michaela Musilova shares her inspiring journey as an astrobiologist and analog astronaut. From her early…
The Space Madness Podcast VideoSpace Madness Episode 31: The Great Observatories Past, Present, and Future
Today I talk with Program Scientist Dominic Benford from NASA HQ. We discuss the history of the great observatories program dating back to the immediate…
The Space Madness Podcast VideoSpace Madness Episode 30: Space Medicine
In this episode of the Space Madness podcast, host Jeff Nosanov speaks with Dr. Octav Cristea, an Emory University transplant surgeon and urologist with a…
The Space Madness Podcast VideoSpace Madness Podcast Episode 29: Telecom Law and You!
Telecom law is not something most people put much thought into, but after today's episode you will understand how it affects everyone's life, every day. I…
The Space Madness Podcast VideoSpace Madness Episode 28: Improving Institutions, The Power of the Pub
In this episode of the Space Madness podcast, host Jeff Nosanov speaks with Michael Rudolph, a former systems engineer at JPL and current board member at the…
The Space Madness Podcast VideoSpace Madness Episode 27: Interstellar Research Group
In this episode of the Space Madness podcast, host Jeff Nosanov speaks with Dr. Joe Meany, president of the Interstellar Research Group. They discuss the…
The Space Madness Podcast VideoSpace Madness Podcast Episode 26: The Future of Science In Europe
In this episode of the Space Madness podcast, host Jeff interviews Matthias Girod, an independent science and diplomacy consultant based in France. The…
The Space Madness Podcast VideoSpace Madness Podcast Episode 25: HK to Utah to Georgia
In this episode of the Space Madness podcast, host Jeff Nosanov speaks with Hugh Chen, a PhD student in aerospace engineering at Georgia Tech. Hugh shares his…
The Space Madness Podcast VideoSpace Madness Podcast Episode 24: Residential Space to Space Habitats
In this episode of the Space Madness podcast, Jeff Nosanov interviews architect Anthony Longman, who discusses his innovative ideas for expandable rotating…
The Space Madness Podcast VideoSpace Madness Podcast Episode 23: Apollo Microsats to Space Archaeology
In this episode of the Space Madness podcast, host Jeff Nosanov speaks with Matt Bille, a seasoned professional in the space industry. Matt shares his journey…
The Space Madness Podcast VideoSpace Madness Podcast Episode 22: What's Space got to do with it?
Today we talk with Shelli Brunswick, who shares her unique journey through the space industry, from her early days in the Air Force to her current role as an…
The Space Madness Podcast VideoSpace Madness Podcast Episode 21: Labor Law, NASA, and JPL
In today's episode we talk with labor and employment attorney Jon Anderson from law firm Husch Blackwell to discuss the evolving landscape of labor law as it…
The Space Madness Podcast VideoSpace Madness Episode 20: Journey to the National Space Society
In this episode of the Space Madness Podcast we have Ken Ruffin, a long-time volunteer with the National Space Society. We discuss Ken's journey into space…
The Space Madness Podcast VideoSpace Madness Episode 19: Gravity Assists from Iowa to Mars Part 2
Today we continue the conversation with Dr. Jim Green, former Chief Scientist of NASA. We discuss Green's journey to becoming Chief Scientist, his experiences…