Space and Things

A weekly podcast devoted to the exploration of space, with updates on what is happening in the space flight world as well as looking back at some of the key moments and figures involved with the evolution of space flight. Presented by historian Emily Carney and space nerd Dave Giles. More info: https://www.spaceandthingspodcast.com Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/spaceandthings . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Space and Things is a history podcast hosted by And Things Productions, with 208 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 84. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

And Things Productions hosts Space and Things, a history show with 208 episodes published.

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  Episode #206

  STP206 - Starliner and Misinformation - What's Going on?

  Aug 8, 202449 minS1

  <p>One of the big stories of this year has been the first crewed mission of the Boeing Starliner space craft which has now been at the ISS for 2 months, when it was only scheduled to be there for 8 days. We dig a little deeper and also have a conversation about misinformation.</p><br><p>Eric Berger Article:</p><p>https://arstechnica.com/space/2024/08/yes-nasa-really-could-bring-starliners-astronauts-back-on-crew-dragon/</p><br><p>Guardian Article:</p><p>https://www.theguardian.com/science/article/2024/aug/04/nasa-boeing-astronauts-not-stranded-story </p><br><p>Full show notes: https://spaceandthingspodcast.com/</p><p>Show notes include links to all articles mentioned and f...

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  Episode #205

  STP205 - Life As A Space Shuttle Payload Engineer - with Michael E. Haddad

  Aug 1, 202453 minS1

  <p>This week we talk to Mike Haddad, who retired in 2011 from NASA at Kennedy Space Center (KSC) with 32 years of Flight and Ground systems engineering and operational experience. We find out more about life behind the scenes of the space shuttle and all about the efforts involved to restore some of the hardware that was used back then.</p><br><p>Michael Haddad:</p><p>https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-e-haddad-47356511/</p><br><p>Astro Restoration Project: </p><p>https://www.astrorestorationproject.org/home</p><br><p>Spacelab:</p><p>https://sites.google.com/view/spacelabpayloadspeople/the-people/michael-haddad </p><br...

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  Episode #204

  STP204 - Our Favourite Space Missions

  Jul 25, 202433 minS1

  <p>This week, Emily and Dave talk about their favourite space missions, both crewed and uncrewed. What are your favourites? Let us know, we’d love to hear from you.</p><br><p>Full show notes: https://spaceandthingspodcast.com/podcast/stp204-our-favourite-space-missions</p><p>Show notes include links to all articles mentioned and full details of our guests and links to what caught our eye this week.</p><br><p>Image Credits: Space And Things Podcast</p><br><p>Space and Things:</p><p>X: https://www.twitter.com/spaceandthings1</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spaceandthingspodcast</p><p>Face...

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  Episode #203

  STP203 - Remembering Joe Engle - with Michelle Evans

  Jul 18, 202449 minS1

  <p>This week we lost another of our heroes. Joe Engle the only astronaut to have flown to space on the X-15 and the Space Shuttle died at the age of 91. We wanted to pay tribute to this incredible pilot so we asked Michelle Evans to join us. Michelle previous wrote and released what is the definitive book on the X-15, “The X-15 Rocket Plane: Flying The First Wings Into Space” - Joe was interviewed for the book and wrote the forward, so Michelle was the perfect guest for us to speak to this week.</p><br><p>Joe Engle Obit...

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  Episode #202

  STP202 - 3D Printing On The Moon? - How To Turn A Great Idea Into A Business - with Madison Feehan

  Jul 11, 202449 minS1

  <p>As we move forward with plans to live on the moon, new technology needs to be developed to make this possible, and today we’re talking to someone who is helping to make that happen. Madison Feehan is the founder and CEO of Space Copy who are building 3D printers which will work on the Moon or Mars that will be able to use the resources found their to 3D items which will be required to survive there.</p><br><p>This interview could also be called: How to turn a great idea into a great business. Madison is an...

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