Spacevidcast - Space News and Launches » epic Content http://www.spacevidcast.com Making Space Commonplace Mon, 23 Jan 2012 06:27:30 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Making Space Commonplace Spacevidcast - Space News and Launches no Making Space Commonplace Spacevidcast - Space News and Launches » epic Content http://www.spacevidcast.com/svcrss.png http://www.spacevidcast.com/epiccontent/ What role should NASA take in 2012? Live Show 4.22 http://www.spacevidcast.com/2012/01/23/what-role-should-nasa-take-in-2012-live-show-4-22/ http://www.spacevidcast.com/2012/01/23/what-role-should-nasa-take-in-2012-live-show-4-22/#comments Mon, 23 Jan 2012 06:27:30 +0000 Benjamin Higginbotham http://www.spacevidcast.com/?p=5741 For a full rundown of all of the stories covered in this live show, check out the wiki page: http://wiki.spacevidcast.com/en/4.22 In this community live show we explore what role NASA should take in 2012, a new Space Code of Conduct being developed, life on Venus and community questions.

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]]> http://www.spacevidcast.com/2012/01/23/what-role-should-nasa-take-in-2012-live-show-4-22/feed/ 3 A look back at 2011 and forward to 2012 http://www.spacevidcast.com/2012/01/17/a-look-back-at-2011-and-forward-to-2012/ http://www.spacevidcast.com/2012/01/17/a-look-back-at-2011-and-forward-to-2012/#comments Tue, 17 Jan 2012 02:22:21 +0000 Benjamin Higginbotham http://www.spacevidcast.com/?p=5733 Spacevidcast Live shows are back! Since we took the last part of 2011 off we thought it may be a good idea to review some of the amazing events that took place. From the shuttles retiring to space mishaps we talk about 2011 and what the future holds for 2012.

If you didn’t catch it, our live shows have changed times. We now broadcast on Sundays at 22:00 UTC / 2:00pm PST / 5:00pm EST. The live show is a lot more fun when you participate in the community, so stop on by and say hello!

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This is the full presentation portion of LA Space Salon. There was an additional 60 minutes of conversation which is available to Spacevidcast epic subscribers. Log in to your Spacevidcast epic account to view and download the full presentation.

The full 90 minute presentation is available above. Due to the massively huge file size we have opted to not place the 1080p version in the above window but rather a smaller standard definition version instead. If you would like to download the 2GB 1080p video, right click on the link below and select ‘save’.

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]]> http://www.spacevidcast.com/2011/12/15/la-space-salon-william-pomerantz/feed/ 0 Using space to help humanity – Live Show 4.17 http://www.spacevidcast.com/2011/07/03/using-space-to-help-humanity-live-show-4-17/ http://www.spacevidcast.com/2011/07/03/using-space-to-help-humanity-live-show-4-17/#comments Sun, 03 Jul 2011 16:28:32 +0000 Benjamin Higginbotham http://www.spacevidcast.com/?p=5563 Spacevidcast’s Kennedy Space Center reporter Jason Rhian and his wife Marisa Rhian join us to talk about ‘Countdown for the Cure’. This is a silent auction to raise money for leukemia research. Space has a long history of helping to find solutions for humanity and on-orbit cancer research is no exception.

After the break we take a look at the upcoming final flight of the space shuttle. Where you can watch it, how you should watch it and what to do before and after the shuttle flight.

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Speaking of NewSpace, Virgin Galactic is looking beyond sub-orbital tourist flights to LEO and even uber short trips between continents. Beyond just awesome space trips, it is possible that Virgin Galactic will change how we fly and make the world an even smaller place.

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“NASA | ART” opened Oct. 25 at the Art League of Bonita Springs in Bonita Springs, Fla. The exhibition remained there until Jan. 19, 2009, then travel to 10 other museums through 2011. The show was put together by NASA and the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service, in cooperation with the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum.

Exhibition descriptions and tour schedules are available at: http://www.sites.si.edu

The video above includes the full 13 minute Art Exhibit walkthrough for epic subscribers. If you would like to see the 6 minute public video, you may do so below:

]]> http://www.spacevidcast.com/2011/06/20/nasa-art-50-years-of-exploration-spacepod-2011-06-20/feed/ 1 Amateur Rocketeers and Beautiful Space – Live Show 4.15 http://www.spacevidcast.com/2011/06/11/amateur-rocketeers-and-beautiful-space-live-show-4-15/ http://www.spacevidcast.com/2011/06/11/amateur-rocketeers-and-beautiful-space-live-show-4-15/#comments Sat, 11 Jun 2011 04:15:40 +0000 Benjamin Higginbotham http://www.spacevidcast.com/?p=5533 For the full show notes, links and awesome stuffs check out our wiki page at http://wiki.spacevidcast.com/en/4.15

We may spend a lot of time talking about the larger NewSpace companies such as SpaceX, but in this episode we look at a couple of the smaller entities that are doing some amazing things with next to zero budget.

NASA has returned some beautiful videos of the shuttle attached to the ISS while ESA wants to make sure we don’t go stir crazy during our ride to Mars.

All that, a bit of Spacevidcast crazy and your questions answered on this Jun 10th, 2011 edition of Spacevidcast Live.

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Within a thirteen-hour period Kennedy Space Center saw the final rollout of the shuttle program as Atlantis headed to Launch Complex 39A, the final landing of space shuttle Endeavour as well as Endeavour’s tow back to her OPF. However for members of the media this was just the start of the day.

Atlantis’ rollout kicked off around 8 p.m. EDT with the lumbering crawler-transporter carrying its precious cargo out to the pad at a blistering mile an hour. Workers and their families formed a precession that escorted the venerable orbiter to her date with history. The crew of the final shuttle mission was all on hand as well and conducted interviews across from the Vehicle Assembly.

The press either hunkered down or went to go get something to eat before Commander Mark Kelly and the crew of STS-134, Pilot Greg Johnson and Mission Specialists Greg Chamitoff, Mike Fincke, Andrew Feustel and European Space Agency astronaut Roberto Vittori landed Endeavour one last time.

For photojournalists present the night landing wasn’t what they were waiting for. The orbiters are towed back to their OPFs and photographers are allowed to shoot images as the shuttle moves by. Most want to get a shot of the shuttle as it passes by a small pond along the route providing for beautiful reflection shots.

NASA also has what is known as a “Sunrise Photo Opportunity” where reporters are taken out to periphery of the launch pad and shoot video and pictures.

I had to leave a little early and returned to my hotel room to begin uploading video and images as well as file stories. I skipped being at KSC for the landing as; in all honesty, there really isn’t much I can do. Having covered the sunrise opportunity on a number of occasions I passed on this as well. I was waiting for what I’ve dubbed “Sunrise Photo Op – on Steroids.”

Whereas with the sunrise event takes you at the base of the launch pad, for this tour you go onto the pad itself, and are taken to various destinations on LC39A, in short, you get to walk in the footsteps of the astronauts themselves. However, if you have a fear of heights – one should not go on this tour. To add to the drama a storm blew in dousing the pad with rain and sending photographers scrambling to save their equipment.

Most (myself included) of the journalists that attended this were honored to be allowed to be included on this historical event. On the way back one photographer mumbled and grumbled about how bad it was and how he felt cheated due to the rushed nature caused by the weather. I held my tongue, but was glad when another journalist looked at him and asked him point blank, “Are you high?”

The pace takes its toll. The changing and odd hours mean little sleep, a lot of junk food and stress. A couple key themes have emerged as this period unfolds, you will get the common expressions of irritation – until the media has the opportunity to see what they have collected – and then that frustration turns to joy. But one theme although not openly stated is openly acknowledged – this must be done – history is taking place and we must chronicle it. What we are living now – is just the storm before the calm.

The tour of the launch pad was short, but some of the interviews, lift and mate as well as rollout has additional content that hit the cutting room floor. Sign up for Spacevidcast epic today for your chance to see exclusive footage only for members as well as industry interviews and additional tours. Spacevidcast epic helps us pay for the show and keeps the great content coming. Entertain your inner space geek and sign up today — http://www.spacevidcast.com/epic

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]]> http://www.spacevidcast.com/2011/06/07/a-tour-of-atlantis-and-the-launch-pad-spacepod-2011-06-07/feed/ 2 The tides are changing – Live Show 4.14 http://www.spacevidcast.com/2011/06/04/the-tides-are-changing-live-show-4-14/ http://www.spacevidcast.com/2011/06/04/the-tides-are-changing-live-show-4-14/#comments Sat, 04 Jun 2011 02:26:54 +0000 Benjamin Higginbotham http://www.spacevidcast.com/?p=5512 The worlds largest space agency is in the midst of change. The Space Shuttle is retiring this year. NASA is shifting its focus to build a space industry and spur a new space enconomy rather than just run a single manned space program. Of course with this change comes some pain, and people resistant to new things. In this live show we cover ways you can participate in the ending of the Space Shuttle Program as well as why you shouldn’t fear change. The future for manned space exploration has never been brighter, we just have to illuminate the path for those who don’t see it yet.

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]]> http://www.spacevidcast.com/2011/06/04/the-tides-are-changing-live-show-4-14/feed/ 0 Dr. Steve Levin talks Juno – SpacePod 2011.05.31 http://www.spacevidcast.com/2011/05/31/dr-steve-levin-talks-juno-spacepod-2011-05-31/ http://www.spacevidcast.com/2011/05/31/dr-steve-levin-talks-juno-spacepod-2011-05-31/#comments Tue, 31 May 2011 08:59:51 +0000 Benjamin Higginbotham http://www.spacevidcast.com/?p=5493 Right after the final launch of Space Shuttle Endeavour, we were fortunate to get a personal tour of Juno, the next NASA Spacecraft to go to Jupiter. Dr. Steve Levin sat down with us to talk about the science behind the mission and why Juno is so awesome!

Juno is slated to lift off from Kennedy Space Center later this year. You can follow the mission on their Twitter account @NASAJuno. A special thanks to @NASAJim for setting this up and getting us access to this awesome craft.

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