On this episode of Talking Space, we talk about the recent launch and return of crew members from the ISS, as well as their special cargo, the Olympic torch. We discuss the torch and whether this is symbolic or just a big publicity stunt. The, we talk about India's Mars Orbiter Mission, how much it cost, and if the cheap price tag means less science. Then, we talk about some great articles to read and charities to donate to by looking at Scott Carpenter. On our second trip around the table, we tackle four stories, including some private space. We start with a TV deal between Virgin Galactic and NBCUniversal to cover the first SpaceShipTwo launch. We then go into our continual in-depth look at all things space junk and debris with the reentry of GOCE and how photos and social media helped find out where it actually crashed. We then look at the interesting background of one of the 2013 Astronaut Class members. To finish it off, we answer a listener letter about our discussion of the Falcon 9R a few episodes back and if it really is cost-effective or not.
Thanks again to Clark for sending in the letter. You can send in your thoughts on anything we discussed by email to mailbag@talkingspaceonline.com, on Twitter @talkingspace or on Facebook atfacebook.com/talkingspace
For the article on Scott Carpenter, visit http://www.collectspace.com/news/news-110213a.html
As well, you can find the Astronaut Scholarhisp Foundation at http://astronautscholarship.org/
For the video on Christina Hammock in Alaska, visit http://youtu.be/ar1V0t2HF28
Host this week: Sawyer Rosenstein. Panel Members: Gene Mikulka, Mark Ratterman
Show Recorded 11/11/2013
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Episode 301: A Quick Rollback to Ignite Season 3
Episode 243: Closing the Year with OpenLuna
Episode 242: Tanks Again
Episode 241: Puff, the Magic Dragon/Falcon 9
Episode 240: We're #1...Well, NASA Is
Episode 239: All I Want for Christmas is my Two SRBs to Ignite
Episode 238: Who's a Cute Little Black Hole?
Episode 237: Jinx! You Owe Me a Launch!
Episode 236: Talking Space Tries
Episode 235: Stop, Drop, and Suborbital Flight
Episode 234: And We're ARF
Episode 233: Go With the Flow
Episode 232: Lights, Camera, AMS
Episode 231: Around the World in 47 Minutes
Episode 230: Happy Birthday Talking Space!
Episode 229: Tribbles...in...SpaceUp
Episode 228: Rock 'n' Roll Maneuver
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