SpaceVidcast (iPod / iPhone) http://www.spacevidcast.com Exploring the future of space exploration Wed, 23 Jul 2008 06:00:23 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 en A live videocast produced every Thursday night at 9:00pm CDT (-0500 GMT). SpaceVidcast covers all things space flight and space travel related. Yes, you too can go to the moon, mars and beyond (and it will probably happen within your lifetime!) Exploring the future of space exploration Benjamin Higginbotham NASA, Space Shuttle, ESA, Constellation, Orion, Aries, Soyuz, Mars, Moon, Planets, Stars no Benjamin Higginbotham benjamin@spacevidcast.com Better know a Space Agency - NASA http://www.spacevidcast.com/2008/07/23/better-know-a-space-agency-nasa/ http://www.spacevidcast.com/2008/07/23/better-know-a-space-agency-nasa/#comments Wed, 23 Jul 2008 06:00:23 +0000 Bencredible http://www.spacevidcast.com/?p=118 We’re starting a new segment on SpaceVidcast that will be highlighting a different space agency each week. Since NASA is by far the largest agency of them all, we’ll start here and show you where NASA came from, how much it spends, and how it looks on the surface in this brief 3 minute overview. NASA is so complex that we could spend hours talking about all the different areas, and we encourage you to continue the conversation in the comments section. Add your cool NASA stats or feelings there!

]]> http://www.spacevidcast.com/2008/07/23/better-know-a-space-agency-nasa/feed/ We’re starting a new segment on SpaceVidcast that will be highlighting a different space agency each week. Since NASA is by far the largest agency of them all, we’ll start here and show you where NASA came from, how much it spends, and how it looks on the surface in this brief 3 minute overview. NASA is so complex that we could spend hours talking about all the different areas, and we encourage you to continue the conversation in the comments section. Add your cool NASA stats or feelings there! We're starting a new segment on SpaceVidcast that will be highlighting a different space agency each week. Since NASA is by far the largest agency of them all, we'll start here and show you where NASA came from, how much it spends, and how it [...] SpaceVidcast 00:02:38 NASA, Space Agency, ESA no Animation of the new Ares rocket carrying the Orion crew module http://www.spacevidcast.com/2008/07/22/animation-of-the-new-ares-rocket-carrying-the-orion-crew-module/ http://www.spacevidcast.com/2008/07/22/animation-of-the-new-ares-rocket-carrying-the-orion-crew-module/#comments Tue, 22 Jul 2008 06:00:43 +0000 Bencredible http://www.spacevidcast.com/?p=114 In 2010 the Space Shuttle retires to be replaced with the new Constellation Program. Constellation consists of the Ares I and Ares V rockets and the Orion crew module. This animation depicts what it will be like with the Ares V heavy load rocket carrying up the new lunar lander and the Ares I rocket launching Orion in to orbit to rendezvous with the lander with a safe landing on the moon.

]]> http://www.spacevidcast.com/2008/07/22/animation-of-the-new-ares-rocket-carrying-the-orion-crew-module/feed/ In 2010 the Space Shuttle retires to be replaced with the new Constellation Program. Constellation consists of the Ares I and Ares V rockets and the Orion crew module. This animation depicts what it will be like with the Ares V heavy load rocket carrying up the new lunar lander and the Ares I rocket launching Orion in to orbit to rendezvous with the lander with a safe landing on the moon. In 2010 the Space Shuttle retires to be replaced with the new Constellation Program. Constellation consists of the Ares I and Ares V rockets and the Orion crew module. This animation depicts what it will be like with the Ares V heavy load rocket [...] SpaceVidcast 00:03:48 NASA, Space Shuttle, Ares I, Ares V, Orion, Constellation no Deep Impact captures stunning images of the moon circling the Earth http://www.spacevidcast.com/2008/07/21/deep-impact-captures-stunning-images-of-the-moon-circling-the-earth/ http://www.spacevidcast.com/2008/07/21/deep-impact-captures-stunning-images-of-the-moon-circling-the-earth/#comments Mon, 21 Jul 2008 05:54:07 +0000 Bencredible http://www.spacevidcast.com/?p=109 When NASA spun the Deep Impact spacecraft around to capture shots of the Earth, they were able to capture some of the most stunning pictures I have personally ever seen. Videos like this make the world seem a very, very small place.

]]> http://www.spacevidcast.com/2008/07/21/deep-impact-captures-stunning-images-of-the-moon-circling-the-earth/feed/ When NASA spun the Deep Impact spacecraft around to capture shots of the Earth, they were able to capture some of the most stunning pictures I have personally ever seen. Videos like this make the world seem a very, very small place. When NASA spun the Deep Impact spacecraft around to capture shots of the Earth, they were able to capture some of the most stunning pictures I have personally ever seen. Videos like this make the world seem a very, very small place. SpaceVidcast 00:01:19 NASA, Deep Impact, Earth, Moon, Satellite, Spacecraft no NASA needs your urine, KitKat winner, CATS and the Buzz’s Buzz - #016 http://www.spacevidcast.com/2008/07/18/nasa-needs-your-urine-kitkat-winner-cats-and-the-buzzs-buzz-016/ http://www.spacevidcast.com/2008/07/18/nasa-needs-your-urine-kitkat-winner-cats-and-the-buzzs-buzz-016/#comments Fri, 18 Jul 2008 16:45:12 +0000 Bencredible http://www.spacevidcast.com/?p=101 NASA needs your urine for Orion testing, a stewardess wins a flight to space from KitKat and CATS is gaining traction in our news. Buzz Aldrin is making a buzz about science fiction and our youth.

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]]> http://www.spacevidcast.com/2008/07/18/nasa-needs-your-urine-kitkat-winner-cats-and-the-buzzs-buzz-016/feed/ NASA needs your urine for Orion testing, a stewardess wins a flight to space from KitKat and CATS is gaining traction in our news. Buzz Aldrin is making a buzz about science fiction and our youth. . NASA needs your urine for Orion testing, a stewardess wins a flight to space from KitKat and CATS is gaining traction in our news. Buzz Aldrin is making a buzz about science fiction and our youth. . Benjamin and Cariann Higginbotham 00:30:55 NASA, Buzz Aldrin, Moon, Mars, Orion no Launch of EchoStar XI - Ocean based launch by Sea Launch Company http://www.spacevidcast.com/2008/07/17/launch-of-echostar-xi-ocean-based-launch-by-sea-launch-company/ http://www.spacevidcast.com/2008/07/17/launch-of-echostar-xi-ocean-based-launch-by-sea-launch-company/#comments Thu, 17 Jul 2008 06:42:45 +0000 Bencredible http://www.spacevidcast.com/?p=89 On Wednesday, July 16th at 12:21am CDT a Zenit-3SL rocket launched via the ocean based Odyssey launch platform. The Zenit-3SL rocket carried EchoStar XI into space while the Block DM-SL upper stage inserted it into geosynchronous transfer orbit. The final location for EchoStar XI will be 110 degrees West Longitude.

EchoStar XI will be used for DISH Networks to allow for more HD programming and additional redundancy to their current network operations.

]]> http://www.spacevidcast.com/2008/07/17/launch-of-echostar-xi-ocean-based-launch-by-sea-launch-company/feed/ On Wednesday, July 16th at 12:21am CDT a Zenit-3SL rocket launched via the ocean based Odyssey launch platform. The Zenit-3SL rocket carried EchoStar XI into space while the Block DM-SL upper stage inserted it into geosynchronous transfer orbit. The final location for EchoStar XI will be 110 degrees West Longitude. EchoStar XI will be used for DISH Networks to allow for more HD programming and additional redundancy to their current network operations. On Wednesday, July 16th at 12:21am CDT a Zenit-3SL rocket launched via the ocean based Odyssey launch platform. The Zenit-3SL rocket carried EchoStar XI into space while the Block DM-SL upper stage inserted it into geosynchronous transfer orbit. [...] SpaceVidcast 00:03:30 EchoStar XI, DISH Network, DishTV, Sea Launch, Ocean Launch, Rocket, Zenit, Block DM-SL, Satellite, Launch, Boeing, SSL, Space Systems Loral no New Frangible Nut Crossover for STS-125 http://www.spacevidcast.com/2008/07/16/new-frangible-nut-crossover-for-sts-125/ http://www.spacevidcast.com/2008/07/16/new-frangible-nut-crossover-for-sts-125/#comments Wed, 16 Jul 2008 07:17:43 +0000 Bencredible http://www.spacevidcast.com/?p=84 The nuts and bolts that hold the space shuttle to the launch pad and prevent it from tipping over are getting an upgrade for STS-125.

You can find more information in the NasaSpaceFlight.com L2 section.

]]> http://www.spacevidcast.com/2008/07/16/new-frangible-nut-crossover-for-sts-125/feed/ The nuts and bolts that hold the space shuttle to the launch pad and prevent it from tipping over are getting an upgrade for STS-125. You can find more information in the NasaSpaceFlight.com L2 section. The nuts and bolts that hold the space shuttle to the launch pad and prevent it from tipping over are getting an upgrade for STS-125. SpaceVidcast 00:02:32 SRB, NASA, STS-125, Space Shuttle, Nuts, Bolts, Exploding Nuts, Exploding Bolts, Frangible Nut Crossover no SpaceVidcast on KSTP’s Twin Cities Live http://www.spacevidcast.com/2008/07/15/spacevidcast-on-kstps-twin-cities-live/ http://www.spacevidcast.com/2008/07/15/spacevidcast-on-kstps-twin-cities-live/#comments Tue, 15 Jul 2008 06:16:25 +0000 Bencredible http://www.spacevidcast.com/?p=83 KSTP's Twin Cities Live in the past, I have never been on to chat about SpaceVidcast... Until now! On July 14th at 3:18pm CDT Cariann and I chatted with John Hanson and Rebekah Wood about SpaceVidcast, where we are and where we are going. As always it is a TON of fun to be on that show. The atmosphere is kept light, the topics are fun and there is always something interesting going on. Heck, in this show alone they had an electric motorcycle that looked like a green jellybean and they cooked up a serving of watermelon pie. It sure sounds gross, but holy cow did it taste good! ]]> While I have been a regular guest on KSTP’s Twin Cities Live in the past, I have never been on to chat about SpaceVidcast… Until now!

On July 14th at 3:18pm CDT Cariann and I chatted with John Hanson and Rebekah Wood about SpaceVidcast, where we are and where we are going. As always it is a TON of fun to be on that show. The atmosphere is kept light, the topics are fun and there is always something interesting going on. Heck, in this show alone they had an electric motorcycle that looked like a green jellybean and they cooked up a serving of watermelon pie. It sure sounds gross, but holy cow did it taste good!

If you’re in the Minneapolis / St. Paul area I highly suggest you check it out. TCL is on from 3:00pm to 4:00pm on KSTP, Channel 5 Monday through Friday. If you’re not from Minnesota then you can check out streaming clips of their show and cool segments at http://www.twincitieslive.com

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]]> http://www.spacevidcast.com/2008/07/15/spacevidcast-on-kstps-twin-cities-live/feed/ While I have been a regular guest on KSTP’s Twin Cities Live in the past, I have never been on to chat about SpaceVidcast… Until now! On July 14th at 3:18pm CDT Cariann and I chatted with John Hanson and Rebekah Wood about SpaceVidcast, where we are and where we are going. As always it is a TON of fun to be on that show. The atmosphere is kept light, the topics are fun and there is always something interesting going on. Heck, in this show alone they had an electric motorcycle that looked like a green jellybean and they cooked up a serving of watermelon pie. It sure sounds gross, but holy cow did it taste good! If you’re in the Minneapolis / St. Paul area I highly suggest you check it out. TCL is on from 3:00pm to 4:00pm on KSTP, Channel 5 Monday through Friday. If you’re not from Minnesota then you can check out streaming clips of their show and cool segments at http://www.twincitieslive.com NOTE: Vimeo is having issues with some videos, including this one. If you are unable to play the video you can subscribe to our HD iTunes channel by clicking here, you can subscribe to our iPod/iPhone iTunes channel by clicking here, or you can download the HD h.264 MPEG 4 file here or SD h.264 MPEG 4 file here. MPEG 4 requires an MPEG 4 player such as VLC or QuickTime and can not naively be played back in Windows Media Player While I have been a regular guest on KSTP's Twin Cities Live in the past, I have never been on to chat about SpaceVidcast... Until now! On July 14th at 3:18pm CDT Cariann and I chatted with John Hanson and Rebekah Wood about SpaceVidcast, where [...] TwinCitiesLive 00:06:20 KSTP, Twin Cities Live, SpaceVidcast, NASA, Shuttle, Apollo, Constellation, John Hanson, Rebekah Wood, 5 Eyewitness News no Arianespace launches Ariane-5 carrying ProtoStar 1 and BADR 6 satellites http://www.spacevidcast.com/2008/07/14/arianespace-launches-ariane-5-carrying-protostar-1-and-badr-6-satellites/ http://www.spacevidcast.com/2008/07/14/arianespace-launches-ariane-5-carrying-protostar-1-and-badr-6-satellites/#comments Mon, 14 Jul 2008 06:00:48 +0000 Bencredible http://www.spacevidcast.com/?p=82 Originally slated to launch on July 4th, 2008 this Arianespace Ariane-5 rocket ended up launch on July 7th, 2008 at 6:47pm local time in French Guiana.

Twenty-seven minutes after its launch the rocket released ProtoStar 1 the first satellite for the new U.S.-based telecommunications company ProtoStar. Eight minutes later, the rocket released a BADR-6 satellite for Arabsat, the 21-nation telecommunications group of the Arab League, that is designed for direct television broadcasting to the Middle East and North Africa.

Links:
Protostar - http://www.protostarsat.com/
Arabsat - http://www.arabsat.com/Arabsat/English/default.htm

]]> http://www.spacevidcast.com/2008/07/14/arianespace-launches-ariane-5-carrying-protostar-1-and-badr-6-satellites/feed/ Originally slated to launch on July 4th, 2008 this Arianespace Ariane-5 rocket ended up launch on July 7th, 2008 at 6:47pm local time in French Guiana. Twenty-seven minutes after its launch the rocket released ProtoStar 1 the first satellite for the new U.S.-based telecommunications company ProtoStar. Eight minutes later, the rocket released a BADR-6 satellite for Arabsat, the 21-nation telecommunications group of the Arab League, that is designed for direct television broadcasting to the Middle East and North Africa. Links: Protostar - http://www.protostarsat.com/ Arabsat - http://www.arabsat.com/Arabsat/English/default.htm Originally slated to launch on July 4th, 2008 this Arianespace Ariane-5 rocket ended up launch on July 7th, 2008 at 6:47pm local time in French Guiana. Twenty-seven minutes after its launch the rocket released ProtoStar 1 the first satellite for [...] SpaceVidcast 00:05:43 Rocket, Launch, Arianespace, Ariane-5, ProtoStar 1, satellite, spacevidcast no Exploding Bolts and EVAs, Solar Panels and would you go to space? #015 http://www.spacevidcast.com/2008/07/10/exploding-bolts-and-evas-solar-panels-and-would-you-go-to-space-015/ http://www.spacevidcast.com/2008/07/10/exploding-bolts-and-evas-solar-panels-and-would-you-go-to-space-015/#comments Fri, 11 Jul 2008 04:55:02 +0000 Bencredible http://www.spacevidcast.com/?p=81 In this action packed, adventuresode of SpaceVidcast we cover the incredibly dangerous EVA that the Russians just completed. Exploding bolts, knives in space and ripping through thermal foam are just a few things they had to do on this unscheduled EVA. The largest solar panel installation in the US is going in Florida, and guess what space agency will be using it. We have found a star that likes to put out. Finally we chat about you, space and if you would go to space with a 1/70 chance of total crew and vehicle loss.

Oh, and notice the cool new globe on the desk? Awesome!

]]> http://www.spacevidcast.com/2008/07/10/exploding-bolts-and-evas-solar-panels-and-would-you-go-to-space-015/feed/ In this action packed, adventuresode of SpaceVidcast we cover the incredibly dangerous EVA that the Russians just completed. Exploding bolts, knives in space and ripping through thermal foam are just a few things they had to do on this unscheduled EVA. The largest solar panel installation in the US is going in Florida, and guess what space agency will be using it. We have found a star that likes to put out. Finally we chat about you, space and if you would go to space with a 1/70 chance of total crew and vehicle loss. Oh, and notice the cool new globe on the desk? Awesome! In this action packed, adventuresode of SpaceVidcast we cover the incredibly dangerous EVA that the Russians just completed. Exploding bolts, knives in space and ripping through thermal foam are just a few things they had to do on this unscheduled [...] SpaceVidcast 00:32:08 Solar Panels, Solar Energy, NASA, Stars, Galaxy, EVA, Soyuz, Russians, ESA no Installation of the SpaceVidcast.com Motorized Satellite Dish http://www.spacevidcast.com/2008/06/24/installation-of-the-spacevidcastcom-motorized-satellite-dish/ http://www.spacevidcast.com/2008/06/24/installation-of-the-spacevidcastcom-motorized-satellite-dish/#comments Tue, 24 Jun 2008 07:06:18 +0000 Bencredible http://www.spacevidcast.com/?p=71 On Sunday, May 18th, 2008 PSB Satellite came to our house to install two different satellite dishes.  We recorded him putting up and configuring the cooler of the two, the motorized Traxis dish.

PSB is a fantastic resource on all things satellite and you can get more information on how to purchase a setup like ours at http://www.psbsatellite.com.  If you’re just an enthusiast and want to learn more about free-to-air satellite check out the forums he helps run at http://www.visionplus.us

]]> http://www.spacevidcast.com/2008/06/24/installation-of-the-spacevidcastcom-motorized-satellite-dish/feed/ On Sunday, May 18th, 2008 PSB Satellite came to our house to install two different satellite dishes.  We recorded him putting up and configuring the cooler of the two, the motorized Traxis dish. PSB is a fantastic resource on all things satellite and you can get more information on how to purchase a setup like ours at http://www.psbsatellite.com.  If you’re just an enthusiast and want to learn more about free-to-air satellite check out the forums he helps run at http://www.visionplus.us On Sunday, May 18th, 2008 PSB Satellite came to our house to install two different satellite dishes. We recorded him putting up and configuring the cooler of the two, the motorized Traxis dish. PSB is a fantastic resource on all things [...] SpaceVidcast 00:03:43 PSB, Satellite, SpaceVidcast, Traxis, DishTV, DBS 3500, VisionPlus, LNB no