Spacevidcast - Space News and Launches » Uncategorized 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 » Uncategorized http://www.spacevidcast.com/svcrss.png http://www.spacevidcast.com/uncategorized/ Richard Garriott talks space toilets – SpacePod 2010.05.31 http://www.spacevidcast.com/2010/05/31/richard-garriott-talks-space-toilets-spacepod-2010-05-31/ http://www.spacevidcast.com/2010/05/31/richard-garriott-talks-space-toilets-spacepod-2010-05-31/#comments Mon, 31 May 2010 20:53:25 +0000 Benjamin Higginbotham http://www.spacevidcast.com/?p=3852 Ah yes, the question that all school kids ask: how do you go to the bathroom in space? Tee hee hee! Well, as it turns out, solid waste is not as easy as you may expect. We caught up with Astronaut Richard Garriott after his presentation at the 2010 International Space Development Conference in Chicago, IL where he told his space waste story. Enjoy!

]]> http://www.spacevidcast.com/2010/05/31/richard-garriott-talks-space-toilets-spacepod-2010-05-31/feed/ 13 LAUNCH: Water – 3.09 http://www.spacevidcast.com/2010/03/13/launch-water-3-09/ http://www.spacevidcast.com/2010/03/13/launch-water-3-09/#comments Sat, 13 Mar 2010 22:14:15 +0000 Benjamin Higginbotham http://www.spacevidcast.com/?p=3277 Sean Herron of NASA Internship fame is on to talk about the upcoming LAUNCH: Water conference, why it is important to you, and how you want watch it online.

In space news we chat about the Falcon 9 test firing that didn’t quite go as planned, FY2011 budget is still in flux and testing to see if we can extend the ISS to 2028.

]]> http://www.spacevidcast.com/2010/03/13/launch-water-3-09/feed/ 10 Armadillo Aerospace’s MOD rocket – Set 2, Flights 1 and 2 http://www.spacevidcast.com/2008/10/25/armadillo-aerospace%e2%80%99s-mod-rocket-set-2-flights-1-and-2/ http://www.spacevidcast.com/2008/10/25/armadillo-aerospace%e2%80%99s-mod-rocket-set-2-flights-1-and-2/#comments Sat, 25 Oct 2008 01:56:05 +0000 Benjamin Higginbotham http://www.spacevidcast.com/?p=463 This is the second launch attempt of Armadillo Aerospace’s MOD rocket at the 2008 X PRIZE Foundation’s Northrup Grumman Lunar Lander Challenge. In order to win the challenge the rocket must fly twice within the specified time. Here is the first flight:

And here is the second flight which won Armadillo first place in the Northrup Grumman Lunar Lander Channel for Level 1.

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]]> http://www.spacevidcast.com/2008/10/25/armadillo-aerospace%e2%80%99s-mod-rocket-set-2-flights-1-and-2/feed/ 3 NGLLC, NCLLC08, X PRIZE, Armadillo, MOD, Rocket, Launch, SpaceVidcast This is the second launch attempt of Armadillo Aerospace’s MOD rocket at the 2008 X PRIZE Foundation’s Northrup Grumman Lunar Lander Challenge. In order to win the challenge the rocket must fly twice within the specified time. This is the second launch attempt of Armadillo Aerospace’s MOD rocket at the 2008 X PRIZE Foundation’s Northrup Grumman Lunar Lander Challenge. In order to win the challenge the rocket must fly twice within the specified time. Here is the first flight: And here is the second flight which won Armadillo first place in the Northrup Grumman Lunar Lander Channel for Level 1. For a higher quality version, subscribe to our iTunes Podcast. SpaceVidcast / X PRIZE Foundattion no 1:56 IBEX Launch http://www.spacevidcast.com/2008/10/19/ibex-launch/ http://www.spacevidcast.com/2008/10/19/ibex-launch/#comments Sun, 19 Oct 2008 20:06:44 +0000 Benjamin Higginbotham http://www.spacevidcast.com/?p=452 IBEX launched on Sunday, October 19th at 5:48pm UTC. There were two phases of the launch:
1) Launch from Kwajalein on Pegasus LV, including spin up, and
2) SRM operations, which begin with LV separation. Launch operations are performed with a standard Pegasus XL.

]]> http://www.spacevidcast.com/2008/10/19/ibex-launch/feed/ 1 The sacrifice and loss in human space flight thus far – 1.27 http://www.spacevidcast.com/2008/10/10/the-sacrifice-and-loss-in-human-space-flight-thus-far-live-episode-027/ http://www.spacevidcast.com/2008/10/10/the-sacrifice-and-loss-in-human-space-flight-thus-far-live-episode-027/#comments Fri, 10 Oct 2008 06:05:16 +0000 Benjamin Higginbotham http://www.spacevidcast.com/?p=411 A closer look at Enceladus, sending your message from Earth and a new liquid telescope in our news. Space is not just a dangerous business, sometimes it can also be fatal. In this episode we look into some explosions as well as some national tragedies. The sacrifices, heroes and failures that allowed us to learn, improve and get to where we are today, laying the groundwork for an incredible tomorrow.

Cassini gets a close look at Enceladus – http://www.universetoday.com/2008/10/08/cassini-to-buzz-enceladus-oct-9/#more-19318

Liquid telescope on the dark side of the moon – http://spacefellowship.com/News/?p=6927

Your messages have been sent from Earth to the great unknown – http://www.bebo.com/amessagefromearth

Space Shuttle Memorial – http://www.spaceshuttlememorial.com/

Space Accidents Wiki – http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Space_accidents_and_incidents

]]> http://www.spacevidcast.com/2008/10/10/the-sacrifice-and-loss-in-human-space-flight-thus-far-live-episode-027/feed/ 1 Cassini, Enceladus, telescope, space shuttle, disaster, rocket, explosion, STS-51L, STS-107, Challenger, Columbia, Ariane 5, Delta II, SeaLaunch, Foton M-1, Long March 3B, China Space, memorial A closer look at Enceladus, sending your message from Earth and a new liquid telescope in our news. Space is not just a dangerous business, sometimes it can also be fatal. In this episode we look into some explosions as well as some national tragedies. A closer look at Enceladus, sending your message from Earth and a new liquid telescope in our news. Space is not just a dangerous business, sometimes it can also be fatal. In this episode we look into some explosions as well as some national tragedies. The sacrifices, heroes and failures that allowed us to learn, improve and get to where we are today, laying the groundwork for an incredible tomorrow. SpaceVidcast no 37:39 Boeing SeaLaunch of Galaxy 19 from T-10mins to Signal Acquisition http://www.spacevidcast.com/2008/09/24/boeing-sealaunch-of-galaxy-19-from-t-10mins-to-signal-acquisition/ http://www.spacevidcast.com/2008/09/24/boeing-sealaunch-of-galaxy-19-from-t-10mins-to-signal-acquisition/#comments Wed, 24 Sep 2008 09:28:41 +0000 Benjamin Higginbotham http://www.spacevidcast.com/?p=367 This is the full launch event which was on September 24th at 9:28am UTC. In space launches boring is exciting and this sure was boreciting! The rocket is a Zenit-3SL and the payload is Galaxy 19 which will sit at 97 West for video and audio communications.

]]> http://www.spacevidcast.com/2008/09/24/boeing-sealaunch-of-galaxy-19-from-t-10mins-to-signal-acquisition/feed/ 0 STS-125 Pre-Flight Briefing: HST SM4 Program Overview http://www.spacevidcast.com/2008/09/17/sts-125-pre-flight-briefing-hst-sm4-program-overview/ http://www.spacevidcast.com/2008/09/17/sts-125-pre-flight-briefing-hst-sm4-program-overview/#comments Wed, 17 Sep 2008 04:05:24 +0000 Benjamin Higginbotham http://www.spacevidcast.com/?p=349 STS-125 with Space Shuttle Atlantis is due to launch October 10th, 2008 (at this time at least). This pre-flight briefing covers Atlantis and the final servicing mission to the Hubble Space Telescope or HST. Not one of the feint of heart, this briefing lasts just a pinch over an hour, so hunker down and get ready for some action packed NASA geek talk!

]]> http://www.spacevidcast.com/2008/09/17/sts-125-pre-flight-briefing-hst-sm4-program-overview/feed/ 1 NASA Update with Administrator Dr. Mike Griffin http://www.spacevidcast.com/2008/09/15/nasa-update-with-administrator-dr-mike-griffin/ http://www.spacevidcast.com/2008/09/15/nasa-update-with-administrator-dr-mike-griffin/#comments Mon, 15 Sep 2008 08:11:01 +0000 Benjamin Higginbotham http://www.spacevidcast.com/?p=339 On September 12th at 3:00pm UTC NASA administrator Dr. Mike Griffin addressed the NASA community with his NASA Update series. This update lasted about an hour and we have pulled out the best parts in our daily update. If you would like to watch the entire video make sure to check out our extended coverage here on SpaceVidcast.com

]]> http://www.spacevidcast.com/2008/09/15/nasa-update-with-administrator-dr-mike-griffin/feed/ 0 NASA, Mike Griffin, Administrator, Update, Shuttle, Ares, Orion, ISS, Russia, Georgia, Constellation, hurricane On September 12th at 3:00pm UTC NASA administrator Dr. Mike Griffin addressed the NASA community with his NASA Update series. This update lasted about an hour and we have pulled out the best parts in our daily update. On September 12th at 3:00pm UTC NASA administrator Dr. Mike Griffin addressed the NASA community with his NASA Update series. This update lasted about an hour and we have pulled out the best parts in our daily update. If you would like to watch the entire video make sure to check out our extended coverage here on SpaceVidcast.com SpaceVidcast no 9:04 Full NASA Update with Dr. Mike Griffin http://www.spacevidcast.com/2008/09/12/full-nasa-update-with-dr-mike-griffin/ http://www.spacevidcast.com/2008/09/12/full-nasa-update-with-dr-mike-griffin/#comments Fri, 12 Sep 2008 17:46:29 +0000 Benjamin Higginbotham http://www.spacevidcast.com/?p=338 This is the full 1 hour NASA Update with NASA Administrator Dr. Mike Griffin. This video was recorded live on September 12th at 3:00pm UTC. Dr. Griffin covers the Space Shuttle, the upcoming Constellation program with Ares and Orion and many topics related to where NASA is today and where it will be going tomorrow. Great watch for anyone interested in the worlds largest space agency.

]]> http://www.spacevidcast.com/2008/09/12/full-nasa-update-with-dr-mike-griffin/feed/ 0 JSC Closes, Ask Hawking a question, Space Solar Power and pretty please with a cherry on top? – 1.23 http://www.spacevidcast.com/2008/09/12/jsc-closes-ask-hawking-a-question-space-solar-power-and-pretty-please-with-a-cherry-on-top-023/ http://www.spacevidcast.com/2008/09/12/jsc-closes-ask-hawking-a-question-space-solar-power-and-pretty-please-with-a-cherry-on-top-023/#comments Fri, 12 Sep 2008 03:43:47 +0000 Benjamin Higginbotham http://www.spacevidcast.com/?p=328 Johnson Space Center closes, ask Stephen Hawking a question, clean solar power looked at on Discovery Channel and we have one of the coolest opportunities yet!! Northrup Grumman Lunar Lander Challenge by X PRIZE Foundation has asked us to webcast for the upcoming Oct. 24-25 2008 event. Awesome! See what that’s all about and how you can help.

CORRECTION: In the passion of the show it was mentioned that SpaceVidcast would be the exclusive streaming provider for the Lunar Lander Challenge coverage. While we are planning on being there, we are not the exclusive anything for this event. Sorry about that, we just get carried away sometimes.

Show Links:
Donate to SpaceVidcast via PayPal
http://tinyurl.com/SVC-Paypal

Hurricane Ike
http://tinyurl.com/6x3fav

CNN Space Special
http://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/europe/09/11/spiritof.octobershow/

Space Based Solar Power
http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/space-based-solar-power-breakthrough-announced/story.aspx?guid=%7B95E1A8FD-F593-45B0-942F-E7B3793BDA20%7D&dist=hppr
http://www.nss.org/settlement/ssp/
http://dsc.discovery.com/tv/project-earth/project-earth.html?sicontent=0

Space X Launch
http://www.spacefuture.com/journal/journal.cgi?art=2008.09.10.spacex_will_launch_cape_canaveral

]]> http://www.spacevidcast.com/2008/09/12/jsc-closes-ask-hawking-a-question-space-solar-power-and-pretty-please-with-a-cherry-on-top-023/feed/ 4 SpaceX, NASA, ESA, Stephen Hawking, Discovery Channel, Science Channel, Northrup Grumman Lunar Lander Challenge, X Prize, NGLLC, Hurricane, Ike Johnson Space Center closes, ask Stephen Hawking a question, clean solar power looked at on Discovery Channel and we have one of the coolest opportunities yet!! Northrup Grumman Lunar Lander Challenge by X PRIZE Foundation has asked us to webcast for ... Johnson Space Center closes, ask Stephen Hawking a question, clean solar power looked at on Discovery Channel and we have one of the coolest opportunities yet!! Northrup Grumman Lunar Lander Challenge by X PRIZE Foundation has asked us to webcast for the upcoming Oct. 24-25 2008 event. Awesome! See what that's all about and how you can help. CORRECTION: In the passion of the show it was mentioned that SpaceVidcast would be the exclusive streaming provider for the Lunar Lander Challenge coverage. While we are planning on being there, we are not the exclusive anything for this event. Sorry about that, we just get carried away sometimes. Show Links: Donate to SpaceVidcast via PayPal http://tinyurl.com/SVC-Paypal Hurricane Ike http://tinyurl.com/6x3fav CNN Space Special http://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/europe/09/11/spiritof.octobershow/ Space Based Solar Power http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/space-based-solar-power-breakthrough-announced/story.aspx?guid=%7B95E1A8FD-F593-45B0-942F-E7B3793BDA20%7D&dist=hppr http://www.nss.org/settlement/ssp/ http://dsc.discovery.com/tv/project-earth/project-earth.html?sicontent=0 Space X Launch http://www.spacefuture.com/journal/journal.cgi?art=2008.09.10.spacex_will_launch_cape_canaveral SpaceVidcast no 37:00