Science – Your Online Coffee Break podcast https://www.onlinecoffeebreak.com Interviews with ordinary people who have made extraordinary accomplishments Mon, 13 Apr 2020 16:38:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.4.1 https://www.onlinecoffeebreak.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/cropped-YourOnlineCoffeeBreak-32x32.jpgScience – Your Online Coffee Break podcasthttps://www.onlinecoffeebreak.com 32 32 SpaceTech Corporation clean episodic SpaceTech Corporation chuckrfields@gmail.com chuckrfields@gmail.com (SpaceTech Corporation) SpaceTech Corporation Geek out. Be inspired. Learn something new. TV-G Indianapolis, IN Biweekly Become a Patreon! 117. SunRISE – NASA’s new mission to study giant space weather stormshttps://www.onlinecoffeebreak.com/117-sunrise-nasas-new-mission-to-study-giant-space-weather-storms/ https://www.onlinecoffeebreak.com/117-sunrise-nasas-new-mission-to-study-giant-space-weather-storms/#respond Fri, 03 Apr 2020 08:50:53 +0000 https://www.onlinecoffeebreak.com/?p=2518 Special Guest: Dr. Justin Kasper, SunRISE Principal Investigator NASA has just selected a new mission to study how the Sun generates and releases giant space weather storms into space. The new mission is called SunRISE, which stands for Sun Radio Interferometer Space Experiment. This mission will ultimately help protect astronauts traveling to the Moon and Mars...

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Dr. Justin Kasper, SunRISE Principal Investigator

Dr. Justin Kasper, SunRISE Principal Investigator

Special Guest: Dr. Justin Kasper, SunRISE Principal Investigator

NASA has just selected a new mission to study how the Sun generates and releases giant space weather storms into space. The new mission is called SunRISE, which stands for Sun Radio Interferometer Space Experiment. This mission will ultimately help protect astronauts traveling to the Moon and Mars by providing better information on how the Sun’s radiation affects the space environment they must travel through.

The principal investigator of SunRISE, Dr. Justin Kasper, joins us to discuss this incredible mission. Justin is also a professor of Space Science & Engineering for the University of Michigan, where he designs sensors for spacecraft that explore extreme environments in space from the surface of the Sun to the outer edges of the solar system.

SunRISE is an array of six CubeSats operating as one very large radio telescope. NASA has awarded $62.6 million to design, build and launch SunRISE by no earlier than July 1, 2023. NASA chose SunRISE in August 2017 as one of two Mission of Opportunity proposals to conduct an 11-month mission concept study. In February 2019, the agency approved a continued formulation study of the mission for an additional year.

SunRISE is led by Justin Kasper at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor and managed by NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in Pasadena, California. The mission design relies on six solar-powered CubeSats – each about the size of a toaster oven – to simultaneously observe radio images of low-frequency emission from solar activity and share them via NASA’s Deep Space Network. The constellation of CubeSats would fly within 6 miles of each other, above Earth's atmosphere, which otherwise blocks the radio signals SunRISE will observe. Together, the six CubeSats will create 3D maps to pinpoint where giant particle bursts originate on the Sun and how they evolve as they expand outward into space. This, in turn, will help determine what initiates and accelerates these giant jets of radiation. The six individual spacecraft will also work together to map, for the first time, the pattern of magnetic field lines reaching from the Sun out into interplanetary space.

For more information visit https://www.nasa.gov/sunearth

Special thanks to Stacey David Severn of StarTalk Radio for sharing her space journey!

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]]> https://www.onlinecoffeebreak.com/117-sunrise-nasas-new-mission-to-study-giant-space-weather-storms/feed/ 0 Special Guest: Dr. Justin Kasper, SunRISE Principal Investigator NASA has just selected a new mission to study how the Sun generates and releases giant space weather storms into space. The new mission is called SunRISE, Special Guest: Dr. Justin Kasper, SunRISE Principal Investigator
NASA has just selected a new mission to study how the Sun generates and releases giant space weather storms into space. The new mission is called SunRISE, which stands for Sun Radio Interferometer Space Experiment. This mission will ultimately help protect astronauts traveling to the Moon and Mars by providing better information on how the Sun’s radiation affects the space environment they must travel through.
The principal investigator of SunRISE, Dr. Justin Kasper, joins us to discuss this incredible mission. Justin is also a professor of Space Science & Engineering for the University of Michigan, where he designs sensors for spacecraft that explore extreme environments in space from the surface of the Sun to the outer edges of the solar system.
SunRISE is an array of six CubeSats operating as one very large radio telescope. NASA has awarded $62.6 million to design, build and launch SunRISE by no earlier than July 1, 2023. NASA chose SunRISE in August 2017 as one of two Mission of Opportunity proposals to conduct an 11-month mission concept study. In February 2019, the agency approved a continued formulation study of the mission for an additional year.
SunRISE is led by Justin Kasper at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor and managed by NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in Pasadena, California. The mission design relies on six solar-powered CubeSats – each about the size of a toaster oven – to simultaneously observe radio images of low-frequency emission from solar activity and share them via NASA’s Deep Space Network. The constellation of CubeSats would fly within 6 miles of each other, above Earth's atmosphere, which otherwise blocks the radio signals SunRISE will observe. Together, the six CubeSats will create 3D maps to pinpoint where giant particle bursts originate on the Sun and how they evolve as they expand outward into space. This, in turn, will help determine what initiates and accelerates these giant jets of radiation. The six individual spacecraft will also work together to map, for the first time, the pattern of magnetic field lines reaching from the Sun out into interplanetary space.
For more information visit https://www.nasa.gov/sunearth
Special thanks to Stacey David Severn of StarTalk Radio for sharing her space journey!
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* Subscribe: https://w...]]> Justin Kasper, SunRISE 3 18 clean 20:17 111. At the Top of NASA with Administrator Jim Bridenstinehttps://www.onlinecoffeebreak.com/111-nasa-administrator-jim-bridenstine/ https://www.onlinecoffeebreak.com/111-nasa-administrator-jim-bridenstine/#respond Wed, 04 Mar 2020 23:30:46 +0000 https://www.onlinecoffeebreak.com/?p=2380 An amazing space journey from a childhood dream of becoming a pilot to leading NASA In this episode, we feature my interview with NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, conducted from his office at NASA Headquarters in Washington D.C. in early November 2019. We discuss his incredible space journey, as well as the current and future missions...

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NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, Official Portrait, Wednesday, July 24, 2019, NASA Headquarters in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Bill Ingalls)

An amazing space journey from a childhood dream of becoming a pilot to leading NASA


In this episode, we feature my interview with NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, conducted from his office at NASA Headquarters in Washington D.C. in early November 2019. We discuss his incredible space journey, as well as the current and future missions of NASA, including plans to return humans to the Moon, then later to Mars. We also discuss the possibility of life on Mars and elsewhere in the solar system, as well as his opinion that Pluto should be recognized as the ninth planet (hence the photo of us doing the “Pluto salute” with nine fingers in his office!).

James Frederick “Jim” Bridenstine was nominated by President Donald Trump, confirmed by the U.S. Senate, and sworn in as NASA’s 13th administrator on April 23, 2018. Bridenstine was elected in 2012 to represent Oklahoma’s First Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives, where he served on the Armed Services Committee and the Science, Space and Technology Committee.

Bridenstine’s career in federal service began in the U.S. Navy, flying the E-2C Hawkeye off the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier. It was there that he flew combat missions in Iraq and Afghanistan and accrued most of his 1,900 flight hours and 333 carrier-arrested landings. He later moved to the F-18 Hornet and flew at the Naval Strike and Air Warfare Center, the parent command to TOPGUN.

After transitioning from active duty to the U.S. Navy Reserve, Bridenstine returned to Tulsa, Oklahoma, to be the Executive Director of the Tulsa Air and Space Museum & Planetarium. Bridenstine completed a triple major at Rice University, and earned his MBA at Cornell University. He has three children with his wife, Michelle.

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]]> https://www.onlinecoffeebreak.com/111-nasa-administrator-jim-bridenstine/feed/ 0 An amazing space journey from a childhood dream of becoming a pilot to leading NASA In this episode, we feature my interview with NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, conducted from his office at NASA Headquarters in Washington D.C.
In this episode, we feature my interview with NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, conducted from his office at NASA Headquarters in Washington D.C. in early November 2019. We discuss his incredible space journey, as well as the current and future missions of NASA, including plans to return humans to the Moon, then later to Mars. We also discuss the possibility of life on Mars and elsewhere in the solar system, as well as his opinion that Pluto should be recognized as the ninth planet (hence the photo of us doing the “Pluto salute” with nine fingers in his office!).
James Frederick “Jim” Bridenstine was nominated by President Donald Trump, confirmed by the U.S. Senate, and sworn in as NASA’s 13th administrator on April 23, 2018. Bridenstine was elected in 2012 to represent Oklahoma’s First Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives, where he served on the Armed Services Committee and the Science, Space and Technology Committee.
Bridenstine’s career in federal service began in the U.S. Navy, flying the E-2C Hawkeye off the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier. It was there that he flew combat missions in Iraq and Afghanistan and accrued most of his 1,900 flight hours and 333 carrier-arrested landings. He later moved to the F-18 Hornet and flew at the Naval Strike and Air Warfare Center, the parent command to TOPGUN.
After transitioning from active duty to the U.S. Navy Reserve, Bridenstine returned to Tulsa, Oklahoma, to be the Executive Director of the Tulsa Air and Space Museum & Planetarium. Bridenstine completed a triple major at Rice University, and earned his MBA at Cornell University. He has three children with his wife, Michelle.
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Special thanks to photographer Francis Murphy (https://fxmphotography.com) for sharing his space journey in this episode!
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* Subscribe: 3 11 clean 18:49 109. Searching for Life Beyond the Pale Blue Dothttps://www.onlinecoffeebreak.com/searching-for-life-beyond-the-pale-blue-dot-nathalie-a-cabrol-director-of-the-carl-sagan-center/ https://www.onlinecoffeebreak.com/searching-for-life-beyond-the-pale-blue-dot-nathalie-a-cabrol-director-of-the-carl-sagan-center/#respond Thu, 20 Feb 2020 02:00:57 +0000 https://www.onlinecoffeebreak.com/?p=2330 In this episode we feature Dr. Nathalie Cabrol, a French American astrobiologist specializing in planetary science. She has been a Principal Investigator (PI) at the SETI Institute since 1998 and is also the Director of the Carl Sagan Center for Research. She leads projects in planetary science and astrobiology, develops science exploration strategies for Mars,...

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NATHALIE A. CABROL, Director of the Carl Sagan CenterIn this episode we feature Dr. Nathalie Cabrol, a French American astrobiologist specializing in planetary science. She has been a Principal Investigator (PI) at the SETI Institute since 1998 and is also the Director of the Carl Sagan Center for Research. She leads projects in planetary science and astrobiology, develops science exploration strategies for Mars, Titan, and the Outer Solar System icy moons, and designs robotic field experiments. Nathalie has received several NASA & other research awards. Her work is featured in the US and international media, including the Discovery Channel, NOVA, National Geographic, Scientific American, Ted talks, and much more.

For this interview I spoke with Nathalie just before her most recent research trip to the Andes, where she explores high altitude lakes where environmental conditions are analogous to early Mars. During the interview she describes her amazing work in astrobiology plus her incredible story of how she first met Carl Sagan while she was a student working on her thesis.

For more info, visit https://www.seti.org/

Pale Blue Dot photo source: NASA/JPL-Caltech

Special thanks to Melisande from Space Coast Florida Launches for sharing her space journey!

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]]> https://www.onlinecoffeebreak.com/searching-for-life-beyond-the-pale-blue-dot-nathalie-a-cabrol-director-of-the-carl-sagan-center/feed/ 0 In this episode we feature Dr. Nathalie Cabrol, a French American astrobiologist specializing in planetary science. She has been a Principal Investigator (PI) at the SETI Institute since 1998 and is also the Director of the Carl Sagan Center for Resear... In this episode we feature Dr. Nathalie Cabrol, a French American astrobiologist specializing in planetary science. She has been a Principal Investigator (PI) at the SETI Institute since 1998 and is also the Director of the Carl Sagan Center for Research. She leads projects in planetary science and astrobiology, develops science exploration strategies for Mars, Titan, and the Outer Solar System icy moons, and designs robotic field experiments. Nathalie has received several NASA & other research awards. Her work is featured in the US and international media, including the Discovery Channel, NOVA, National Geographic, Scientific American, Ted talks, and much more.
For this interview I spoke with Nathalie just before her most recent research trip to the Andes, where she explores high altitude lakes where environmental conditions are analogous to early Mars. During the interview she describes her amazing work in astrobiology plus her incredible story of how she first met Carl Sagan while she was a student working on her thesis.
For more info, visit https://www.seti.org/
Pale Blue Dot photo source: NASA/JPL-Caltech
Special thanks to Melisande from Space Coast Florida Launches for sharing her space journey!
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]]> Nathalie Cabrol, SETI 3 10 clean 24:04 103. SpaceX JCSAT-18/Kacific1 Mission Update with Kacific CEO Christian Patourauxhttps://www.onlinecoffeebreak.com/103-kacific1-mission-update-with-ceo-christian-patouraux/ https://www.onlinecoffeebreak.com/103-kacific1-mission-update-with-ceo-christian-patouraux/#respond Thu, 02 Jan 2020 03:32:09 +0000 https://www.onlinecoffeebreak.com/?p=2212 In this episode we welcome Christian Patouraux, the CEO of Kacific, a next-generation broadband satellite operator. SpaceX just launched Kacific1 aboard a Falcon 9 rocket on December 16, 2019.  Kacific1 is a next-generation geostationary satellite that will stream high-speed, low-cost, ultra-reliable broadband to rural and suburban areas of the Pacific and South East Asia.  Kacific1...

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Christian Patouraux, CEO Kacific

Christian Patouraux, CEO Kacific

In this episode we welcome Christian Patouraux, the CEO of Kacific, a next-generation broadband satellite operator. SpaceX just launched Kacific1 aboard a Falcon 9 rocket on December 16, 2019.  Kacific1 is a next-generation geostationary satellite that will stream high-speed, low-cost, ultra-reliable broadband to rural and suburban areas of the Pacific and South East Asia.  Kacific1 will connect previously unserved or under-served populations with affordable, high-speed broadband for healthcare, education, government services, businesses, and disaster relief. Its services will stimulate economic growth and provide greater access to the internet.

BONUS: At the end of this episode we feature launch photos from our remote camera 500 feet away from the pad and iPhone video from just over 2 miles away–PLUS high quality sound!

Interview recorded January 1, 2020 (Indianapolis, IN USA & Singapore)

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]]> https://www.onlinecoffeebreak.com/103-kacific1-mission-update-with-ceo-christian-patouraux/feed/ 0 In this episode we welcome Christian Patouraux, the CEO of Kacific, a next-generation broadband satellite operator. SpaceX just launched Kacific1 aboard a Falcon 9 rocket on December 16, 2019.  Kacific1 is a next-generation geostationary satellite that... In this episode we welcome Christian Patouraux, the CEO of Kacific, a next-generation broadband satellite operator. SpaceX just launched Kacific1 aboard a Falcon 9 rocket on December 16, 2019.  Kacific1 is a next-generation geostationary satellite that will stream high-speed, low-cost, ultra-reliable broadband to rural and suburban areas of the Pacific and South East Asia.  Kacific1 will connect previously unserved or under-served populations with affordable, high-speed broadband for healthcare, education, government services, businesses, and disaster relief. Its services will stimulate economic growth and provide greater access to the internet.
BONUS: At the end of this episode we feature launch photos from our remote camera 500 feet away from the pad and iPhone video from just over 2 miles away–PLUS high quality sound!
Interview recorded January 1, 2020 (Indianapolis, IN USA & Singapore)
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]]> Christian Patouraux, SpaceX, Kacific 3 4 clean 14:03 97. DAVID EICHER, Astronomy Magazine Editor-in-Chief talks astronomy, Apollo 11 & the Astro Blues Bandhttps://www.onlinecoffeebreak.com/david-eicher-astronomy-magazine-editor-in-chief-talks-astronomy-apollo-11-the-astro-blues-band/ https://www.onlinecoffeebreak.com/david-eicher-astronomy-magazine-editor-in-chief-talks-astronomy-apollo-11-the-astro-blues-band/#respond Tue, 25 Jun 2019 06:00:47 +0000 https://www.onlinecoffeebreak.com/?p=1823 David J. Eicher is an American editor, writer, and popularizer of astronomy and space. He has been editor-in-chief of Astronomy magazine since 2002. He is author, coauthor, or editor of more than 20 books on science and American history and has appeared on CNN, NPR, Fox News and other media outlets to promote astronomy. He’s...

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David J. Eicher is an American editor, writer, and popularizer of astronomy and space. He has been editor-in-chief of Astronomy magazine since 2002. He is author, coauthor, or editor of more than 20 books on science and American history and has appeared on CNN, NPR, Fox News and other media outlets to promote astronomy. He’s also an accomplished rock and blues drummer with The Astro Blues Band.

David joins us by phone to discuss his passion for astronomy, his latest book Mission Moon 3D written with Queen guitarist & astrophysicist Brian May, plus the 50th Anniversary Apollo 11 commemoration issue of Astronomy magazine.

For more information about David, visit https://www.davideicher.com

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]]> https://www.onlinecoffeebreak.com/david-eicher-astronomy-magazine-editor-in-chief-talks-astronomy-apollo-11-the-astro-blues-band/feed/ 0 David J. Eicher is an American editor, writer, and popularizer of astronomy and space. He has been editor-in-chief of Astronomy magazine since 2002. He is author, coauthor, or editor of more than 20 books on science and American history and has appeare... David J. Eicher is an American editor, writer, and popularizer of astronomy and space. He has been editor-in-chief of Astronomy magazine since 2002. He is author, coauthor, or editor of more than 20 books on science and American history and has appeared on CNN, NPR, Fox News and other media outlets to promote astronomy. He’s also an accomplished rock and blues drummer with The Astro Blues Band.
David joins us by phone to discuss his passion for astronomy, his latest book Mission Moon 3D written with Queen guitarist & astrophysicist Brian May, plus the 50th Anniversary Apollo 11 commemoration issue of Astronomy magazine.
For more information about David, visit https://www.davideicher.com
To check out Astronomy Magazine, visit Astronomy.com
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]]> David J. Eicher 2 47 clean 18:04 93. Interview with MARTHA DAVIS of The Motels – Music, Tour & Science!https://www.onlinecoffeebreak.com/interview-with-martha-davis-of-the-motels-music-tour-science/ https://www.onlinecoffeebreak.com/interview-with-martha-davis-of-the-motels-music-tour-science/#respond Tue, 28 May 2019 06:00:08 +0000 https://www.onlinecoffeebreak.com/?p=1748 Martha Davis is an American rock and new wave singer/songwriter from Berkeley California. She’s the lead singer of the band, THE MOTELS, who achieved Gold record status and generated two Top Ten singles, “Only the Lonely” and “Suddenly Last Summer”. Their most recent album, “Last Few Beautiful Days” has been nominated as Best Album for...

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Martha Davis is an American rock and new wave singer/songwriter from Berkeley California. She’s the lead singer of the band, THE MOTELS, who achieved Gold record status and generated two Top Ten singles, “Only the Lonely” and “Suddenly Last Summer”. Their most recent album, “Last Few Beautiful Days” has been nominated as Best Album for 2019 by the Independent Music Awards.

In this phone interview we discuss Martha's amazing career, her recent album and new record label Remarkable Records. We also talk about Martha's interest in science (from her meeting with Neil deGrasse Tyson, to her interests in blackholes & timespace!) and her character Fineas T Rabbit, an astrophysicist with his own theme song.

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FaceBook: @themotels

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]]> https://www.onlinecoffeebreak.com/interview-with-martha-davis-of-the-motels-music-tour-science/feed/ 0 Martha Davis is an American rock and new wave singer/songwriter from Berkeley California. She’s the lead singer of the band, THE MOTELS, who achieved Gold record status and generated two Top Ten singles, “Only the Lonely” and “Suddenly Last Summer”.
Martha Davis is an American rock and new wave singer/songwriter from Berkeley California. She’s the lead singer of the band, THE MOTELS, who achieved Gold record status and generated two Top Ten singles, “Only the Lonely” and “Suddenly Last Summer”. Their most recent album, “Last Few Beautiful Days” has been nominated as Best Album for 2019 by the Independent Music Awards.


In this phone interview we discuss Martha's amazing career, her recent album and new record label Remarkable Records. We also talk about Martha's interest in science (from her meeting with Neil deGrasse Tyson, to her interests in blackholes & timespace!) and her character Fineas T Rabbit, an astrophysicist with his own theme song.


For more information about Martha & The Motels:


FaceBook: @themotels


Instagram: @themotels


Twitter: @themotels


YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOmgOkeLdpzgDcS8zdcfc_w?view_as=subscriber


WebSite: www.themotels.com 



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Subscribe for FREE: https://www.OnlineCoffeeBreak.com/Subscribe]]> Martha Davis of The Motels 2 43 clean 24:41 91. THE CASE FOR SPACE: Interview with DR ROBERT ZUBRIN: How the Revolution in Spaceflight opens up a Future of Limitless Possibilityhttps://www.onlinecoffeebreak.com/the-case-for-space-interview-with-dr-robert-zubrin-how-the-revolution-in-spaceflight-opens-up-a-future-of-limitless-possibility/ https://www.onlinecoffeebreak.com/the-case-for-space-interview-with-dr-robert-zubrin-how-the-revolution-in-spaceflight-opens-up-a-future-of-limitless-possibility/#respond Tue, 14 May 2019 06:00:07 +0000 https://www.onlinecoffeebreak.com/?p=1723 Dr. Robert Zubrin is president of Pioneer Astronautics and also president of The Mars Society.  He’s also the author of many critically acclaimed books, including “Mars Direct”, “How to Live on Mars” and “Entering Space”. He has appeared on major media including CNN, BBC, the Discovery Channel, & NPR.  In this interview Dr. Zubrin joins...

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The Case for Space by Dr Robert Zubrin
The Case for Space
by Dr Robert Zubrin

Dr. Robert Zubrin is president of Pioneer Astronautics and also president of The Mars Society.  He’s also the author of many critically acclaimed books, including “Mars Direct”, “How to Live on Mars” and “Entering Space”. He has appeared on major media including CNN, BBC, the Discovery Channel, & NPR.  In this interview Dr. Zubrin joins us to discuss his newly released book, “The Case for Space”, an insightful look at how the revolution in spaceflight opens up a future of limitless possibility.

 

 

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The Case for Space by Dr Robert Zubrin





Dr. Robert Zubrin is president of Pioneer Astronautics and also president of The Mars Society.  He’s also the author of many critically acclaimed books, including “Mars Direct”, “How to Live on Mars” and “Entering Space”. He has appeared on major media including CNN, BBC, the Discovery Channel, & NPR.  In this interview Dr. Zubrin joins us to discuss his newly released book, “The Case for Space”, an insightful look at how the revolution in spaceflight opens up a future of limitless possibility.

 



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 ]]> DR ROBERT ZUBRIN 2 41 clean 17:54 90. Down to Earth SPACEMAN Mike Massimino shares his journey as a NASA astronauthttps://www.onlinecoffeebreak.com/down-to-earth-spaceman-mike-massimino-shares-his-journey-as-a-nasa-astronaut/ https://www.onlinecoffeebreak.com/down-to-earth-spaceman-mike-massimino-shares-his-journey-as-a-nasa-astronaut/#respond Tue, 07 May 2019 06:00:32 +0000 https://www.onlinecoffeebreak.com/?p=1494 Mike Massimino served as a NASA astronaut from 1996 to 2014 and is a veteran of two space flights to the Hubble Space Telescope. He became the first person to tweet from space and played himself in several episodes of the CBS sitcom The Big Bang Theory. A graduate of Columbia University & MIT, Mike...

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Mike Massimino

Mike Massimino served as a NASA astronaut from 1996 to 2014 and is a veteran of two space flights to the Hubble Space Telescope. He became the first person to tweet from space and played himself in several episodes of the CBS sitcom The Big Bang Theory. A graduate of Columbia University & MIT, Mike currently lives in New York City, where he is a professor at Columbia and an advisor at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum.

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]]> https://www.onlinecoffeebreak.com/down-to-earth-spaceman-mike-massimino-shares-his-journey-as-a-nasa-astronaut/feed/ 0 Mike Massimino served as a NASA astronaut from 1996 to 2014 and is a veteran of two space flights to the Hubble Space Telescope. He became the first person to tweet from space and played himself in several episodes of the CBS sitcom The Big Bang Theory...
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Mike Massimino served as a NASA astronaut from 1996 to 2014 and is a veteran of two space flights to the Hubble Space Telescope. He became the first person to tweet from space and played himself in several episodes of the CBS sitcom The Big Bang Theory. A graduate of Columbia University & MIT, Mike currently lives in New York City, where he is a professor at Columbia and an advisor at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum.



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 ]]> Mike Massimino 2 40 clean 16:39 88. DR THOMAS ZURBUCHEN: Associate Administrator for NASA’s Science Mission Directoratehttps://www.onlinecoffeebreak.com/dr-thomas-zurbuchen-associate-administrator-for-nasas-science-mission-directorate/ https://www.onlinecoffeebreak.com/dr-thomas-zurbuchen-associate-administrator-for-nasas-science-mission-directorate/#respond Tue, 23 Apr 2019 06:00:16 +0000 https://www.onlinecoffeebreak.com/?p=1552 In this interview we go onsite at NASA headquarters in Washington, D.C. for an in-depth conversation with Dr. Thomas Zurbuchen, the Associate Administrator for NASA’s Science Mission Directorate (SMD). Thomas is an award-winning astrophysicist, with honors including receiving the National Science and Technology Council Presidential Early Career for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) Award in 2004...

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Dr Thomas Zurbuchen
Portrait of Thomas Zurbuchen taken on Monday, October 17, 2016 at NASA Headquarters in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Aubrey Gemignani)

In this interview we go onsite at NASA headquarters in Washington, D.C. for an in-depth conversation with Dr. Thomas Zurbuchen, the Associate Administrator for NASA’s Science Mission Directorate (SMD). Thomas is an award-winning astrophysicist, with honors including receiving the National Science and Technology Council Presidential Early Career for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) Award in 2004 and three NASA Group Achievement awards.

Since day one at NASA’s Headquarters in Washington, DC, Zurbuchen has focused on inspiring learners of all ages and fostering an inclusive team of science leaders. Encouraging people to dive deeper and earn the future by striving for excellence today are key factors to the integrated approach he has adopted. Zurbuchen has created an environment where teams work together to achieve ambitious goals, excel well beyond the intended result and have the resources and support to achieve things they never thought were possible.

During his career, Zurbuchen has authored or coauthored more than 200 articles in refereed journals in solar and heliospheric phenomena. He has also been involved with several NASA science missions involving Mercury, the Sun and more. His experience here has driven his passion of cultivating leaders and highlighting talent throughout the agency. He has also been an advocate of sharing NASA’s messages on social media and can be found on Twitter at the handle @Dr_ThomasZ.

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]]> https://www.onlinecoffeebreak.com/dr-thomas-zurbuchen-associate-administrator-for-nasas-science-mission-directorate/feed/ 0 In this interview we go onsite at NASA headquarters in Washington, D.C. for an in-depth conversation with Dr. Thomas Zurbuchen, the Associate Administrator for NASA’s Science Mission Directorate (SMD). Thomas is an award-winning astrophysicist,
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Portrait of Thomas Zurbuchen taken on Monday, October 17, 2016 at NASA Headquarters in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Aubrey Gemignani)





In this interview we go onsite at NASA headquarters in Washington, D.C. for an in-depth conversation with Dr. Thomas Zurbuchen, the Associate Administrator for NASA’s Science Mission Directorate (SMD). Thomas is an award-winning astrophysicist, with honors including receiving the National Science and Technology Council Presidential Early Career for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) Award in 2004 and three NASA Group Achievement awards.



Since day one at NASA’s Headquarters in Washington, DC, Zurbuchen has focused on inspiring learners of all ages and fostering an inclusive team of science leaders. Encouraging people to dive deeper and earn the future by striving for excellence today are key factors to the integrated approach he has adopted. Zurbuchen has created an environment where teams work together to achieve ambitious goals, excel well beyond the intended result and have the resources and support to achieve things they never thought were possible.



During his career, Zurbuchen has authored or coauthored more than 200 articles in refereed journals in solar and heliospheric phenomena. He has also been involved with several NASA science missions involving Mercury, the Sun and more. His experience here has driven his passion of cultivating leaders and highlighting talent throughout the agency. He has also been an advocate of sharing NASA’s messages on social media and can be found on Twitter at the handle @Dr_ThomasZ.



For more information, visit https://science.nasa.gov



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]]> Dr. Thomas Zurbuchen 2 38 clean 22:58 87. SPACEX Falcon Heavy Arabsat-6A – Behind the Sceneshttps://www.onlinecoffeebreak.com/spacex-falcon-heavy-arabsat-6a-behind-the-scenes/ https://www.onlinecoffeebreak.com/spacex-falcon-heavy-arabsat-6a-behind-the-scenes/#respond Tue, 16 Apr 2019 06:00:43 +0000 https://www.onlinecoffeebreak.com/?p=1542 Go behind the scenes with us as we set up cameras at the launch pad, met some incredible people and witnessed the first commercial launch of SpaceX Falcon Heavy, complete with the incredible landing of the boosters at Cape Canaveral. Featured in this episode are interviews with Everyday Astronaut Tim Dodd, rocket launch photographer Erik...

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Falcon Heavy Arabsat-6A by Chuck Fields
Photo by Chuck Fields

Go behind the scenes with us as we set up cameras at the launch pad, met some incredible people and witnessed the first commercial launch of SpaceX Falcon Heavy, complete with the incredible landing of the boosters at Cape Canaveral.

Featured in this episode are interviews with Everyday Astronaut Tim Dodd, rocket launch photographer Erik Kuna, and STEM/teacher Jamie Groh. We discuss what it's like photographing this historic launch; the first commercial flight of the new Block 5 Falcon Heavy, with more than 5 million pounds of thrust at liftoff (10% more than last year’s version) and a 140,000+ pounds of LEO payload capacity—more than double of the space shuttle.

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Photo by Chuck Fields





Go behind the scenes with us as we set up cameras at the launch pad, met some incredible people and witnessed the first commercial launch of SpaceX Falcon Heavy, complete with the incredible landing of the boosters at Cape Canaveral.



Featured in this episode are interviews with Everyday Astronaut Tim Dodd, rocket launch photographer Erik Kuna, and STEM/teacher Jamie Groh. We discuss what it's like photographing this historic launch; the first commercial flight of the new Block 5 Falcon Heavy, with more than 5 million pounds of thrust at liftoff (10% more than last year’s version) and a 140,000+ pounds of LEO payload capacity—more than double of the space shuttle.



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* Tim Dodd, The Everyday Astronaut: everydayastronaut.com
* Erik Kuna: erikkuna.com
* Jamie Groh: AlteredTrajectory.com


 


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 ]]> SpaceX 2 37 clean 15:46 85. MOON to MARS – Behind the Scenes at NASA Glenn Research Centerhttps://www.onlinecoffeebreak.com/moon-to-mars-behind-the-scenes-at-nasa-glenn-research-center/ https://www.onlinecoffeebreak.com/moon-to-mars-behind-the-scenes-at-nasa-glenn-research-center/#respond Tue, 02 Apr 2019 06:00:29 +0000 https://www.onlinecoffeebreak.com/?p=1473 America is going back to the Moon! Go behind the scenes of the NASA Glenn Research Center as we go onsite to speak with the incredible team members and discover some of the cutting-edge technology that will help send American’s back to the Moon and then to Mars and beyond. In this episode we recap...

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MOON to Mars event at NASA Glenn Research Center

America is going back to the Moon! Go behind the scenes of the NASA Glenn Research Center as we go onsite to speak with the incredible team members and discover some of the cutting-edge technology that will help send American’s back to the Moon and then to Mars and beyond.

In this episode we recap our recent visit to the Moon To Mars event which was held in March by various NASA facilities throughout the U.S. For our trip to NASA Glenn in Cleveland, Ohio, we highlight some of the highly-skilled team members and discuss the incredible technologies that NASA is developing at this facility to get back to the Moon. Topics include GVIS (Graphics & Visualization Lab), ISRU (In-Situ Resource Utilization), advanced power systems and electric propulsion.

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MOON to Mars event at NASA Glenn Research Center




America is going back to the Moon! Go behind the scenes of the NASA Glenn Research Center as we go onsite to speak with the incredible team members and discover some of the cutting-edge technology that will help send American’s back to the Moon and then to Mars and beyond.



In this episode we recap our recent visit to the Moon To Mars event which was held in March by various NASA facilities throughout the U.S. For our trip to NASA Glenn in Cleveland, Ohio, we highlight some of the highly-skilled team members and discuss the incredible technologies that NASA is developing at this facility to get back to the Moon. Topics include GVIS (Graphics & Visualization Lab), ISRU (In-Situ Resource Utilization), advanced power systems and electric propulsion.



For more information on the Moon To Mars program, visit:



https://nasa.gov/moontomars



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]]> NASA Glenn 2 35 clean 17:27 82. SpaceX Crew Dragon Demo-1 – Behind the Sceneshttps://www.onlinecoffeebreak.com/spacex-crew-dragon-demo-1-behind-the-scenes/ https://www.onlinecoffeebreak.com/spacex-crew-dragon-demo-1-behind-the-scenes/#respond Sun, 10 Mar 2019 10:00:58 +0000 https://www.onlinecoffeebreak.com/?p=1417   In this episode we go behind the scenes on the press site at Kennedy Space Center for a look at the incredible milestones of SpaceX Crew Dragon Demo-1, and what it means for the future of commercial crew spaceflight. In this journey I share footage of the press conferences, launch activities, and how I...

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In this episode we go behind the scenes on the press site at Kennedy Space Center for a look at the incredible milestones of SpaceX Crew Dragon Demo-1, and what it means for the future of commercial crew spaceflight.

In this journey I share footage of the press conferences, launch activities, and how I was able to set up a remote camera close-up to Launch Complex 39A, the site where Crew Dragon lifted off at 2:49 AM EST on Saturday, March 2, 2019. I also share my interviews with Everyday Astronaut Tim Dodd and Quartz writer Tim Fernholz (author of “Rocket Billionaires”). Clips include Elon Musk, NASA Administrator Jim Brindenstine, and NASA astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley.

For more information, visit https://www.nasa.gov/exploration/commercial/crew/index.html

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]]> https://www.onlinecoffeebreak.com/spacex-crew-dragon-demo-1-behind-the-scenes/feed/ 0   In this episode we go behind the scenes on the press site at Kennedy Space Center for a look at the incredible milestones of SpaceX Crew Dragon Demo-1, and what it means for the future of commercial crew spaceflight.  

In this episode we go behind the scenes on the press site at Kennedy Space Center for a look at the incredible milestones of SpaceX Crew Dragon Demo-1, and what it means for the future of commercial crew spaceflight.



In this journey I share footage of the press conferences, launch activities, and how I was able to set up a remote camera close-up to Launch Complex 39A, the site where Crew Dragon lifted off at 2:49 AM EST on Saturday, March 2, 2019. I also share my interviews with Everyday Astronaut Tim Dodd and Quartz writer Tim Fernholz (author of “Rocket Billionaires”). Clips include Elon Musk, NASA Administrator Jim Brindenstine, and NASA astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley.



For more information, visit https://www.nasa.gov/exploration/commercial/crew/index.html




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]]> SpaceX 2 32 clean 17:53 80. The New Vulcan Centaur Rocket – Mark Peller, ULA Program Manager for Major Developmenthttps://www.onlinecoffeebreak.com/the-new-vulcan-centaur-rocket-mark-peller-ula-program-manager-for-major-development/ https://www.onlinecoffeebreak.com/the-new-vulcan-centaur-rocket-mark-peller-ula-program-manager-for-major-development/#respond Tue, 26 Feb 2019 06:00:25 +0000 https://www.onlinecoffeebreak.com/?p=1374 Mark Peller is the program manager for major development at United Launch Alliance (ULA), and in this position is responsible for development of Vulcan. Mark is with us today to discuss ULA’s future launch system, the Vulcan Centaur rocket. Vulcan is ULA’s future launch system that builds upon ULA’s extensive Atlas and Delta heritage to...

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Mark Peller
Mark Peller

Mark Peller is the program manager for major development at United Launch Alliance (ULA), and in this position is responsible for development of Vulcan. Mark is with us today to discuss ULA’s future launch system, the Vulcan Centaur rocket.

Vulcan is ULA’s future launch system that builds upon ULA’s extensive Atlas and Delta heritage to provide a competitive product offering to serve a broad spectrum of markets. As the program manager, Peller has overall responsibility for developing the launch vehicle and the supporting capabilities required across the supply chain as well as ULA’s production and launch operations to meet the program’s objectives.

Peller began his career with Rockwell International in 1990 as a propulsion engineer supporting the Space Shuttle program. He joined The Boeing Company in 1996 when it acquired the aerospace and defense businesses of Rockwell. Peller moved to the Delta program in 1997 and held various technical and program management positions throughout the development and initial fielding of the Delta IV launch system.

Peller continued his work on the Delta program at ULA after the company was formed in 2006. In 2009, he was appointed the product line chief engineer for Delta, where he had overall technical responsibility for the Delta II and Delta IV launch systems. During this period he oversaw 24 successful Delta launches, including the first launch of the Delta IV Heavy configuration from the West Coast. In 2013 Peller transitioned into the role of the director of the ULA Hardware Value Stream where he was responsible for managing the Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle (EELV) contracts with the U.S. Air Force, and leading the product teams supporting launch vehicle development, procurement, and production.

Peller holds a Bachelor of Science degree in applied mechanics from the University of California, San Diego, a Master of Science degree in aerospace engineering from the University of Southern California and a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of California, Irvine. He is a licensed mechanical engineer in the state of California.

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]]> https://www.onlinecoffeebreak.com/the-new-vulcan-centaur-rocket-mark-peller-ula-program-manager-for-major-development/feed/ 0 Mark Peller is the program manager for major development at United Launch Alliance (ULA), and in this position is responsible for development of Vulcan. Mark is with us today to discuss ULA’s future launch system, the Vulcan Centaur rocket.
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Mark Peller





Mark Peller is the program manager for major development at United Launch Alliance (ULA), and in this position is responsible for development of Vulcan. Mark is with us today to discuss ULA’s future launch system, the Vulcan Centaur rocket.



Vulcan is ULA’s future launch system that builds upon ULA’s extensive Atlas and Delta heritage to provide a competitive product offering to serve a broad spectrum of markets. As the program manager, Peller has overall responsibility for developing the launch vehicle and the supporting capabilities required across the supply chain as well as ULA’s production and launch operations to meet the program’s objectives.



Peller began his career with Rockwell International in 1990 as a propulsion engineer supporting the Space Shuttle program. He joined The Boeing Company in 1996 when it acquired the aerospace and defense businesses of Rockwell. Peller moved to the Delta program in 1997 and held various technical and program management positions throughout the development and initial fielding of the Delta IV launch system.



Peller continued his work on the Delta program at ULA after the company was formed in 2006. In 2009, he was appointed the product line chief engineer for Delta, where he had overall technical responsibility for the Delta II and Delta IV launch systems. During this period he oversaw 24 successful Delta launches, including the first launch of the Delta IV Heavy configuration from the West Coast. In 2013 Peller transitioned into the role of the director of the ULA Hardware Value Stream where he was responsible for managing the Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle (EELV) contracts with the U.S. Air Force, and leading the product teams supporting launch vehicle development, procurement, and production.



Peller holds a Bachelor of Science degree in applied mechanics from the University of California, San Diego, a Master of Science degree in aerospace engineering from the University of Southern California and a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of California, Irvine. He is a licensed mechanical engineer in the state of California.



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]]> Mark Peller 2 30 clean 16:49 74. Is Faster Than Light Travel Possible? The Science of SciFi with Dr. Erin Macdonaldhttps://www.onlinecoffeebreak.com/is-faster-than-light-travel-possible-the-science-of-scifi-with-dr-erin-macdonald/ https://www.onlinecoffeebreak.com/is-faster-than-light-travel-possible-the-science-of-scifi-with-dr-erin-macdonald/#respond Tue, 15 Jan 2019 06:00:19 +0000 https://www.onlinecoffeebreak.com/?p=1317 Is faster than light travel possible? Dr. Erin Macdonald joins us to discuss the current theories–and how they relate to science fiction. She is an astrophysicist, science fiction consultant, aerospace engineer, and host of the online series, “Dr. Erin Explains the Universe”. Her specialty is in general relativity, having worked previously searching for gravitational waves...

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Dr. Erin Macdonald - Astrophysicist

Is faster than light travel possible? Dr. Erin Macdonald joins us to discuss the current theories–and how they relate to science fiction. She is an astrophysicist, science fiction consultant, aerospace engineer, and host of the online series, “Dr. Erin Explains the Universe”. Her specialty is in general relativity, having worked previously searching for gravitational waves in the LIGO Scientific Collaboration. She has since found her home in science fiction, consulting with writers, teaching STEM through popular culture, and fulfilling her life goal of becoming a warp drive expert.

For more information, visit https://www.erinpmacdonald.com/

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Is faster than light travel possible? Dr. Erin Macdonald joins us to discuss the current theories–and how they relate to science fiction. She is an astrophysicist, science fiction consultant, aerospace engineer, and host of the online series, “Dr. Erin Explains the Universe”. Her specialty is in general relativity, having worked previously searching for gravitational waves in the LIGO Scientific Collaboration. She has since found her home in science fiction, consulting with writers, teaching STEM through popular culture, and fulfilling her life goal of becoming a warp drive expert.



For more information, visit https://www.erinpmacdonald.com/




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]]> Erin Macdonald 2 24 clean 17:21 71. Ultima Thule Part 2 – BRIAN MAY, Queen Lead Guitarist & Astrophysicisthttps://www.onlinecoffeebreak.com/ultima-thule-part-2-queen-lead-guitarist-astrophysicist-brian-may/ https://www.onlinecoffeebreak.com/ultima-thule-part-2-queen-lead-guitarist-astrophysicist-brian-may/#respond Mon, 24 Dec 2018 06:00:12 +0000 https://www.onlinecoffeebreak.com/?p=1283 Brian May is a founding member of Queen, a world-renowned guitarist, songwriter, producer and performer, also a Doctor of Astrophysics, 3-D stereoscopic photographic authority and a passionate advocate and campaigner for animal rights. It's been an exciting year for Brian and 2019 is going to get a great start. Brian is the executive music producer...

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Brian May, PhD

Brian May is a founding member of Queen, a world-renowned guitarist, songwriter, producer and performer, also a Doctor of Astrophysics, 3-D stereoscopic photographic authority and a passionate advocate and campaigner for animal rights.

It's been an exciting year for Brian and 2019 is going to get a great start. Brian is the executive music producer for the new Bohemian Rhapsody movie, which has been nominated for the Golden Globes. He also released his book MISSION MOON 3D, offering the first 3D images of the Apollo missions to the Moon. He's also getting ready to release his first new single as a solo artist in over two decades, titled “New Horizons,” inspired in part by Dr. Alan Stern, the principal investigator for the New Horizons spacecraft mission.

In our latest episode Brian discusses his passions in music, space & photography, and announces how he plans to kick off 2019 by giving “New Horizons” a world premiere directly from NASA Control center in Maryland at 12:02 a.m. EST on January 1st, 2019, as the spacecraft zooms past the Kuiper Belt's Ultima Thule, which is located a billion miles beyond Pluto.

For more information, visit BrianMay.com

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Brian May is a founding member of Queen, a world-renowned guitarist, songwriter, producer and performer, also a Doctor of Astrophysics, 3-D stereoscopic photographic authority and a passionate advocate and campaigner for animal rights.



It's been an exciting year for Brian and 2019 is going to get a great start. Brian is the executive music producer for the new Bohemian Rhapsody movie, which has been nominated for the Golden Globes. He also released his book MISSION MOON 3D, offering the first 3D images of the Apollo missions to the Moon. He's also getting ready to release his first new single as a solo artist in over two decades, titled “New Horizons,” inspired in part by Dr. Alan Stern, the principal investigator for the New Horizons spacecraft mission.



In our latest episode Brian discusses his passions in music, space & photography, and announces how he plans to kick off 2019 by giving “New Horizons” a world premiere directly from NASA Control center in Maryland at 12:02 a.m. EST on January 1st, 2019, as the spacecraft zooms past the Kuiper Belt's Ultima Thule, which is located a billion miles beyond Pluto.



For more information, visit BrianMay.com




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]]> BRIAN MAY 2 21 clean 16:27 70. Ultima Thule Part 1 – Dr. Alan Stern, New Horizons Principle Investigatorhttps://www.onlinecoffeebreak.com/ultima-thule-part-1-dr-alan-stern-new-horizons-principle-investigator/ https://www.onlinecoffeebreak.com/ultima-thule-part-1-dr-alan-stern-new-horizons-principle-investigator/#respond Sun, 23 Dec 2018 07:00:25 +0000 https://www.onlinecoffeebreak.com/?p=1276 Dr. Alan Stern is the principal investigator of the New Horizons mission, leading NASA’s exploration of the Pluto system and the Kuiper Belt. Today he joins us to discuss New Horizon’s upcoming close approach to Ultima Thule this New Year’s Day. Ultima is an object in the Kuiper Belt about 4 billion miles away, the...

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Dr Alan Stern

Dr. Alan Stern is the principal investigator of the New Horizons mission, leading NASA’s exploration of the Pluto system and the Kuiper Belt. Today he joins us to discuss New Horizon’s upcoming close approach to Ultima Thule this New Year’s Day. Ultima is an object in the Kuiper Belt about 4 billion miles away, the most distant object yet ever to be explored by a spacecraft. 

In this episode we also feature a sneak preview clip of “New Horizons”, a new song to be released on New Year's Day commemorating this mission by legendary Queen lead guitarist & astrophysicist Brian May. Brian will join us on our next episode Part 2.

For more information about the New Horizons mission, visit https://pluto.jhuapl.edu/

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]]> https://www.onlinecoffeebreak.com/ultima-thule-part-1-dr-alan-stern-new-horizons-principle-investigator/feed/ 0 Dr. Alan Stern is the principal investigator of the New Horizons mission, leading NASA’s exploration of the Pluto system and the Kuiper Belt. Today he joins us to discuss New Horizon’s upcoming close approach to Ultima Thule this New Year’s Day.
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Dr. Alan Stern is the principal investigator of the New Horizons mission, leading NASA’s exploration of the Pluto system and the Kuiper Belt. Today he joins us to discuss New Horizon’s upcoming close approach to Ultima Thule this New Year’s Day. Ultima is an object in the Kuiper Belt about 4 billion miles away, the most distant object yet ever to be explored by a spacecraft. 



In this episode we also feature a sneak preview clip of “New Horizons”, a new song to be released on New Year's Day commemorating this mission by legendary Queen lead guitarist & astrophysicist Brian May. Brian will join us on our next episode Part 2.



For more information about the New Horizons mission, visit https://pluto.jhuapl.edu/




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]]> Dr. Alan Stern 2 20 clean 20:50 65. Mars InSight, Mars 2020 Rover Landing Site & Opportunity Rover Update with Dr. James Ricehttps://www.onlinecoffeebreak.com/mars-insight-mars-2020-rover-landing-site-opportunity-rover-update-with-dr-james-rice/ https://www.onlinecoffeebreak.com/mars-insight-mars-2020-rover-landing-site-opportunity-rover-update-with-dr-james-rice/#comments Fri, 30 Nov 2018 00:47:11 +0000 https://www.onlinecoffeebreak.com/?p=1220 Dr. James Rice is the senior scientist at the Planetary Science Institute in Arizona. He is also the geology team leader on the Mars Exploration Rovers Project (which includes Spirit and Opportunity), as well as Co-Investigator on the Athena Science Instruments onboard these rovers. Dr. Rice is joining us today to discuss the recent landing...

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]]> Dr Jim RiceDr. James Rice is the senior scientist at the Planetary Science Institute in Arizona. He is also the geology team leader on the Mars Exploration Rovers Project (which includes Spirit and Opportunity), as well as Co-Investigator on the Athena Science Instruments onboard these rovers. Dr. Rice is joining us today to discuss the recent landing of Mars Insight, provide an update on the status of the Opportunity Rover, and examine why the Jezero Crater was recently selected as the landing site for the Mars 2020 rover.

Related episode: Dust Storms on Mars, Opportunity Rover Status & the Future of Human Space Exploration

For more information on Mars exploration, visit: https://mars.nasa.gov

For more information on Dr. Rice, visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-james-rice-822a1764/

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]]> https://www.onlinecoffeebreak.com/mars-insight-mars-2020-rover-landing-site-opportunity-rover-update-with-dr-james-rice/feed/ 1 Dr. James Rice is the senior scientist at the Planetary Science Institute in Arizona. He is also the geology team leader on the Mars Exploration Rovers Project (which includes Spirit and Opportunity), as well as Co-Investigator on the Athena Science In... Related episode: Dust Storms on Mars, Opportunity Rover Status & the Future of Human Space Exploration
For more information on Mars exploration, visit: https://mars.nasa.gov
For more information on Dr. Rice, visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-james-rice-822a1764/

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]]> Dr. Jim Rice 2 15 clean 19:57 64. The Planetary Society’s CASEY DREIER discusses National Geographic’s MARS Season 2, LightSail 2 & the U.S. Space Forcehttps://www.onlinecoffeebreak.com/national-geographics-mars-season-2-featuring-big-thinker-casey-dreier-of-the-planetary-society/ https://www.onlinecoffeebreak.com/national-geographics-mars-season-2-featuring-big-thinker-casey-dreier-of-the-planetary-society/#respond Tue, 27 Nov 2018 06:00:38 +0000 https://www.onlinecoffeebreak.com/?p=1180 Casey Dreier is the Chief Advocate & Senior Space Policy Adviser at The Planetary Society, the world’s largest independent space outreach organization. In this interview we discuss season 2 of National Geographic’s Mars TV series, as well as The Planetary Society’s Lightsail 2 project and the United States Space Force. As Chief Advocate & Senior...

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Casey Dreier, The Planetary SocietyCasey Dreier is the Chief Advocate & Senior Space Policy Adviser at The Planetary Society, the world’s largest independent space outreach organization. In this interview we discuss season 2 of National Geographic’s Mars TV series, as well as The Planetary Society’s Lightsail 2 project and the United States Space Force.

As Chief Advocate & Senior Space Policy Adviser, Casey leads the strategic planning and implementation of The Planetary Society's policy and advocacy efforts. This includes working closely with other policy representatives in the space community, educating legislators and congressional staffers and organizing Planetary Society members to become active space advocates. He also educates the public about space policy and history through writing, his monthly Space Policy Edition podcast and unique online course offerings such as Space Advocacy 101.

In 2015, Dreier led The Planetary Society’s Humans Orbiting Mars initiative, which explored the potential for a step-wise, long-term mission to send humans to the surface of Mars. The report provided important information and analysis for NASA’s Mars planning and helped influence thinking for lunar and Mars exploration efforts.

Dreier is a trusted source for space policy analysis for journalists and has been featured as a source in many general interest publications including the New York Times, the Washington Post, The Atlantic, Scientific American, Vox and The Verge, to name a few. He is committed to demystifying the politics and policy of space for all audiences and has been an invited speaker at conferences such as The Atlantic's Washington Ideas Week and Politicon.

He is also an instructor at Western Washington University, where he teaches the occasional class on space history and policy.

Casey is one of the “Big Thinkers” for National Geographic's Mars series, along with Elon Musk, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Andy Weir, Robert Zubrin, and more. Season 2 premiered on November 12, 2018 and shows what life in a Mars colony will be like after human settlement.

For more information, visit:

MARS SEASON 2: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/tv/mars/
The Planetary Society: https://www.planetary.org

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]]> https://www.onlinecoffeebreak.com/national-geographics-mars-season-2-featuring-big-thinker-casey-dreier-of-the-planetary-society/feed/ 0 Casey Dreier is the Chief Advocate & Senior Space Policy Adviser at The Planetary Society, the world’s largest independent space outreach organization. In this interview we discuss season 2 of National Geographic’s Mars TV series, Casey Dreier is the Chief Advocate & Senior Space Policy Adviser at The Planetary Society, the world’s largest independent space outreach organization. In this interview we discuss season 2 of National Geographic’s Mars TV series, as well as The Planetary Society’s Lightsail 2 project and the United States Space Force.
As Chief Advocate & Senior Space Policy Adviser, Casey leads the strategic planning and implementation of The Planetary Society's policy and advocacy efforts. This includes working closely with other policy representatives in the space community, educating legislators and congressional staffers and organizing Planetary Society members to become active space advocates. He also educates the public about space policy and history through writing, his monthly Space Policy Edition podcast and unique online course offerings such as Space Advocacy 101.
In 2015, Dreier led The Planetary Society’s Humans Orbiting Mars initiative, which explored the potential for a step-wise, long-term mission to send humans to the surface of Mars. The report provided important information and analysis for NASA’s Mars planning and helped influence thinking for lunar and Mars exploration efforts.
Dreier is a trusted source for space policy analysis for journalists and has been featured as a source in many general interest publications including the New York Times, the Washington Post, The Atlantic, Scientific American, Vox and The Verge, to name a few. He is committed to demystifying the politics and policy of space for all audiences and has been an invited speaker at conferences such as The Atlantic's Washington Ideas Week and Politicon.
He is also an instructor at Western Washington University, where he teaches the occasional class on space history and policy.
Casey is one of the “Big Thinkers” for National Geographic's Mars series, along with Elon Musk, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Andy Weir, Robert Zubrin, and more. Season 2 premiered on November 12, 2018 and shows what life in a Mars colony will be like after human settlement.
For more information, visit:
MARS SEASON 2: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/tv/mars/
The Planetary Society: https://www.planetary.org
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]]> Casey Dreier 2 14 clean 21:41 61. Rainbows, Halos & other special things – John Ventre, Cincinnati Observatoryhttps://www.onlinecoffeebreak.com/rainbows-halos-other-special-things-john-ventre-cincinnati-observatory/ https://www.onlinecoffeebreak.com/rainbows-halos-other-special-things-john-ventre-cincinnati-observatory/#respond Tue, 13 Nov 2018 06:00:09 +0000 https://www.onlinecoffeebreak.com/?p=1095 Rainbows are gorgeous! But there are better times and places to look to increase your chances of seeing them. In this episode we go onsite at the historic Cincinnati Observatory with John Ventre, where he discusses the beauty & causes of phenomena such as rainbows, halos and sun dogs. For more information, visit https://www.cincinnatiobservatory.org Shop...

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John VentreRainbows are gorgeous! But there are better times and places to look to increase your chances of seeing them. In this episode we go onsite at the historic Cincinnati Observatory with John Ventre, where he discusses the beauty & causes of phenomena such as rainbows, halos and sun dogs.

For more information, visit https://www.cincinnatiobservatory.org

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]]> https://www.onlinecoffeebreak.com/rainbows-halos-other-special-things-john-ventre-cincinnati-observatory/feed/ 0 Rainbows are gorgeous! But there are better times and places to look to increase your chances of seeing them. In this episode we go onsite at the historic Cincinnati Observatory with John Ventre, where he discusses the beauty & causes of phenomena such... Rainbows are gorgeous! But there are better times and places to look to increase your chances of seeing them. In this episode we go onsite at the historic Cincinnati Observatory with John Ventre, where he discusses the beauty & causes of phenomena such as rainbows, halos and sun dogs.
For more information, visit https://www.cincinnatiobservatory.org

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]]> John Ventre 2 11 clean 15:08 54. FIRST MAN: The Life of Neil A. Armstrong – Official Biographer Dr. James R. Hansenhttps://www.onlinecoffeebreak.com/first-man-the-life-of-neil-a-armstrong-official-biographer-dr-james-r-hansen/ https://www.onlinecoffeebreak.com/first-man-the-life-of-neil-a-armstrong-official-biographer-dr-james-r-hansen/#respond Tue, 25 Sep 2018 06:00:02 +0000 https://www.onlinecoffeebreak.com/?p=1102 Dr. James R. Hansen is the writer of the book “First Man: The life of Neil A. Armstrong”. He was Neil Armstrong's one & only authorized biographer, obtaining 55 hours of audio recordings and 800 emails during his interviews with Neil (plus a few rounds of golf along the way). First Man has been adapted...

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Dr. James Hansen
Dr. James R. Hansen is the writer of the book “First Man: The life of Neil A. Armstrong”. He was Neil Armstrong's one & only authorized biographer, obtaining 55 hours of audio recordings and 800 emails during his interviews with Neil (plus a few rounds of golf along the way). First Man has been adapted into a movie, with Dr. Hansen serving as a consultant, releasing October 2018 by Universal Pictures. The movie is directed by Academy Award winner Damien Chazelle and stars Ryan Gosling as Neil Armstrong.

Dr. Hansen is the Professor Emeritus of History at Auburn University in Alabama. He’s an expert in aerospace history and the history of science and technology.

For more info about Dr. Hansen, visit https://www.auburn.edu/~hansejr/

For more info about the movie, visit https://www.firstman.com/

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]]> https://www.onlinecoffeebreak.com/first-man-the-life-of-neil-a-armstrong-official-biographer-dr-james-r-hansen/feed/ 0 Dr. James R. Hansen is the writer of the book “First Man: The life of Neil A. Armstrong”. He was Neil Armstrong's one & only authorized biographer, obtaining 55 hours of audio recordings and 800 emails during his interviews with Neil (plus a few rounds...
Dr. James R. Hansen is the writer of the book “First Man: The life of Neil A. Armstrong”. He was Neil Armstrong's one & only authorized biographer, obtaining 55 hours of audio recordings and 800 emails during his interviews with Neil (plus a few rounds of golf along the way). First Man has been adapted into a movie, with Dr. Hansen serving as a consultant, releasing October 2018 by Universal Pictures. The movie is directed by Academy Award winner Damien Chazelle and stars Ryan Gosling as Neil Armstrong.
Dr. Hansen is the Professor Emeritus of History at Auburn University in Alabama. He’s an expert in aerospace history and the history of science and technology.
For more info about Dr. Hansen, visit https://www.auburn.edu/~hansejr/
For more info about the movie, visit https://www.firstman.com/

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]]> James R. Hansen 2 4 clean 21:05 52. Behind the Sun with Dr. Nicky Fox, Heliophysics Division Director at NASA HQhttps://www.onlinecoffeebreak.com/behind-the-sun-with-dr-nicky-fox-nasa-heliophysics-division-director/ https://www.onlinecoffeebreak.com/behind-the-sun-with-dr-nicky-fox-nasa-heliophysics-division-director/#respond Tue, 11 Sep 2018 06:00:44 +0000 https://www.onlinecoffeebreak.com/?p=1079 Dr. Nicky Fox is the Heliophysics Division Director at NASA Headquarters. She earned her PhD in Space Physics from the Imperial College of Science in London and has worked for both APL and NASA over her 20 year career. She’s worked  on such projects as the NASA Polar spacecraft and the International Solar Terrestrial Physics...

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Dr Nicky Fox

Dr. Nicky Fox is the Heliophysics Division Director at NASA Headquarters. She earned her PhD in Space Physics from the Imperial College of Science in London and has worked for both APL and NASA over her 20 year career. She’s worked  on such projects as the NASA Polar spacecraft and the International Solar Terrestrial Physics Mission. Most recently Dr. Fox is heavily involved with the Parker Solar Probe, which launched on August 12, 2018. In this episode she describes the goals of the probe, as well as her advice to parents for encouraging their children to pursue a career in the science field. We also feature video and hi-fidelity sound from 4 miles away from the launchpad as the Solar Probe lifted off on its way to study the Sun.

“Behind the Sun” by the Red Hot Chili Peppers used with permission from Warner Bros. Records.

For more information on the Parker Solar Probe visit https://parkersolarprobe.jhuapl.edu/

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]]> https://www.onlinecoffeebreak.com/behind-the-sun-with-dr-nicky-fox-nasa-heliophysics-division-director/feed/ 0 Dr. Nicky Fox is the Heliophysics Division Director at NASA Headquarters. She earned her PhD in Space Physics from the Imperial College of Science in London and has worked for both APL and NASA over her 20 year career.
Dr. Nicky Fox is the Heliophysics Division Director at NASA Headquarters. She earned her PhD in Space Physics from the Imperial College of Science in London and has worked for both APL and NASA over her 20 year career. She’s worked  on such projects as the NASA Polar spacecraft and the International Solar Terrestrial Physics Mission. Most recently Dr. Fox is heavily involved with the Parker Solar Probe, which launched on August 12, 2018. In this episode she describes the goals of the probe, as well as her advice to parents for encouraging their children to pursue a career in the science field. We also feature video and hi-fidelity sound from 4 miles away from the launchpad as the Solar Probe lifted off on its way to study the Sun.
“Behind the Sun” by the Red Hot Chili Peppers used with permission from Warner Bros. Records.
For more information on the Parker Solar Probe visit https://parkersolarprobe.jhuapl.edu/

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]]> Dr. Nicky Fox 2 2 clean 23:58 49. ECOSTRESS – Monitoring Plants from Space – Dr. Joshua Fisher, JPLhttps://www.onlinecoffeebreak.com/ecostress-monitoring-plants-from-space-dr-joshua-fisher-jpl/ https://www.onlinecoffeebreak.com/ecostress-monitoring-plants-from-space-dr-joshua-fisher-jpl/#respond Tue, 21 Aug 2018 06:00:21 +0000 https://www.onlinecoffeebreak.com/?p=1022 Dr. Joshua Fisher is the Science Lead for the ECOSTRESS Mission, a mission designed to study the Earth’s climate. Dr. Fisher is a Scientist at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory. I was fortunate to first meet Dr. Fisher recently at Cape Canaveral to witness the launch of ECOSTRESS aboard the SpaceX CRS-15 resupply mission to the...

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Dr. Joshua Fisher

Dr. Joshua Fisher is the Science Lead for the ECOSTRESS Mission, a mission designed to study the Earth’s climate. Dr. Fisher is a Scientist at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory. I was fortunate to first meet Dr. Fisher recently at Cape Canaveral to witness the launch of ECOSTRESS aboard the SpaceX CRS-15 resupply mission to the International Space Station. The ECOsystem Spaceborne Thermal Radiometer Experiment on Space Station (ECOSTRESS) will measure the temperature of plants and use that information to better understand how much water plants need and how they respond to stress.

For more information about ECOSTRESS, visit: https://www.ecostress.jpl.nasa.gov

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]]> https://www.onlinecoffeebreak.com/ecostress-monitoring-plants-from-space-dr-joshua-fisher-jpl/feed/ 0 Dr. Joshua Fisher is the Science Lead for the ECOSTRESS Mission, a mission designed to study the Earth’s climate. Dr. Fisher is a Scientist at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory. I was fortunate to first meet Dr.
Dr. Joshua Fisher is the Science Lead for the ECOSTRESS Mission, a mission designed to study the Earth’s climate. Dr. Fisher is a Scientist at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory. I was fortunate to first meet Dr. Fisher recently at Cape Canaveral to witness the launch of ECOSTRESS aboard the SpaceX CRS-15 resupply mission to the International Space Station. The ECOsystem Spaceborne Thermal Radiometer Experiment on Space Station (ECOSTRESS) will measure the temperature of plants and use that information to better understand how much water plants need and how they respond to stress.
For more information about ECOSTRESS, visit: https://www.ecostress.jpl.nasa.gov
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]]> Dr. Joshua Fisher 1 49 clean 22:06 47. Dr. Eugene Parker – The Mysteries of the Sun & NASA’s Parker Solar Probehttps://www.onlinecoffeebreak.com/dr-eugene-parker-the-mysteries-of-the-sun-nasas-parker-solar-probe/ https://www.onlinecoffeebreak.com/dr-eugene-parker-the-mysteries-of-the-sun-nasas-parker-solar-probe/#respond Tue, 07 Aug 2018 06:00:00 +0000 https://www.onlinecoffeebreak.com/?p=1014 Dr. Eugene Parker is the solar astrophysicist who developed the theory of the supersonic solar wind and predicted the Parker spiral shape of the solar magnetic field in the mid-1950s. In this episode Dr. Parker joins us by phone to discuss his incredible theories about the Sun and NASA's Solar Parker Probe mission. Dr. Parker...

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Dr. Eugene Parker is the solar astrophysicist who developed the theory of the supersonic solar wind and predicted the Parker spiral shape of the solar magnetic field in the mid-1950s. In this episode Dr. Parker joins us by phone to discuss his incredible theories about the Sun and NASA's Solar Parker Probe mission. Dr. Parker was elected to the National Academy of Sciences in 1967 and has received numerous honors throughout his career.  Most recently he was awarded the Medal for Exceptional Achievement in Research by the American Physical Society for his fundamental contributions to space physics, plasma physics, solar physics and astrophysics for more than 60 years. NASA recently renamed the Parker Solar Probe after him, the first time in history that a spacecraft was named after a living person.

For more information about the Parker Solar Probe, visit: https://www.Nasa.gov/solarprobe

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]]> https://www.onlinecoffeebreak.com/dr-eugene-parker-the-mysteries-of-the-sun-nasas-parker-solar-probe/feed/ 0 Dr. Eugene Parker is the solar astrophysicist who developed the theory of the supersonic solar wind and predicted the Parker spiral shape of the solar magnetic field in the mid-1950s. In this episode Dr. Parker joins us by phone to discuss his incredib... Dr. Eugene Parker is the solar astrophysicist who developed the theory of the supersonic solar wind and predicted the Parker spiral shape of the solar magnetic field in the mid-1950s. In this episode Dr. Parker joins us by phone to discuss his incredible theories about the Sun and NASA's Solar Parker Probe mission. Dr. Parker was elected to the National Academy of Sciences in 1967 and has received numerous honors throughout his career.  Most recently he was awarded the Medal for Exceptional Achievement in Research by the American Physical Society for his fundamental contributions to space physics, plasma physics, solar physics and astrophysics for more than 60 years. NASA recently renamed the Parker Solar Probe after him, the first time in history that a spacecraft was named after a living person.
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]]> Dr. Eugene Parker 1 47 clean 21:17 44. Andy Weir, Bestselling Author of The Martian, Releases Artemis, a story of science and suspense on the Moonhttps://www.onlinecoffeebreak.com/andy-weir-bestselling-author-of-the-martian-releases-artemis-a-story-of-science-and-suspense-on-the-moon/ https://www.onlinecoffeebreak.com/andy-weir-bestselling-author-of-the-martian-releases-artemis-a-story-of-science-and-suspense-on-the-moon/#respond Tue, 24 Jul 2018 06:00:32 +0000 https://www.onlinecoffeebreak.com/?p=984 Andy Weir built a two-decade career as a software engineer until the enormous success of his first published novel, The Martian, allowed him to live out his dream of writing full-time. Andy is a lifelong space nerd and a devoted hobbyist of such subjects as relativistic physics, orbital mechanics and the history of manned spaceflight....

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Andy WeirAndy Weir built a two-decade career as a software engineer until the enormous success of his first published novel, The Martian, allowed him to live out his dream of writing full-time. Andy is a lifelong space nerd and a devoted hobbyist of such subjects as relativistic physics, orbital mechanics and the history of manned spaceflight. In this episode Andy discusses his background as well as his latest novel, Artemis, an adventurous and suspense story which takes place on the Moon.

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Artemis: A Novel

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]]> https://www.onlinecoffeebreak.com/andy-weir-bestselling-author-of-the-martian-releases-artemis-a-story-of-science-and-suspense-on-the-moon/feed/ 0 Andy Weir built a two-decade career as a software engineer until the enormous success of his first published novel, The Martian, allowed him to live out his dream of writing full-time. Andy is a lifelong space nerd and a devoted hobbyist of such subjec... Andy Weir built a two-decade career as a software engineer until the enormous success of his first published novel, The Martian, allowed him to live out his dream of writing full-time. Andy is a lifelong space nerd and a devoted hobbyist of such subjects as relativistic physics, orbital mechanics and the history of manned spaceflight. In this episode Andy discusses his background as well as his latest novel, Artemis, an adventurous and suspense story which takes place on the Moon.
For more information, visit https://andyweirauthor.com/

Artemis: A Novel
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]]> Andy Weir 1 44 clean 30:47 43. Mars is Coming! Here’s what to expect with Jon Bell, Hallstrom Planetarium Directorhttps://www.onlinecoffeebreak.com/mars-is-coming-heres-what-to-expect-with-jon-bell-hallstrom-planetarium-director/ https://www.onlinecoffeebreak.com/mars-is-coming-heres-what-to-expect-with-jon-bell-hallstrom-planetarium-director/#respond Tue, 17 Jul 2018 06:00:57 +0000 https://www.onlinecoffeebreak.com/?p=954 The planet Mars is making its closest approach in 15 years during the summer of 2018. Here's what to expect by Jon Bell, the planetarium director of the Hallstrom Planetarium and professor of Physical Sciences at Indian River State College in Fort Pierce, Florida. Jon is also the host of the radio program SKYWATCH. In...

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]]> Jon BellThe planet Mars is making its closest approach in 15 years during the summer of 2018. Here's what to expect by Jon Bell, the planetarium director of the Hallstrom Planetarium and professor of Physical Sciences at Indian River State College in Fort Pierce, Florida. Jon is also the host of the radio program SKYWATCH. In this episode Jon discusses how to get a good look at the red planet as it approaches opposition on July 27, 2018 (before and after), and what to do if you've caught the astronomy bug and are looking for a telescope.

For more information about the Hallstrom Planetarium, visit www.irsc.edu
For information about the Treasure Coast Astronomy Society, visit https://treasurecoastastronomy.org/

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]]> https://www.onlinecoffeebreak.com/mars-is-coming-heres-what-to-expect-with-jon-bell-hallstrom-planetarium-director/feed/ 0 The planet Mars is making its closest approach in 15 years during the summer of 2018. Here's what to expect by Jon Bell, the planetarium director of the Hallstrom Planetarium and professor of Physical Sciences at Indian River State College in Fort Pier... SKYWATCH. In this episode Jon discusses how to get a good look at the red planet as it approaches opposition on July 27, 2018 (before and after), and what to do if you've caught the astronomy bug and are looking for a telescope.
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]]> Jon Bell 1 43 clean 18:13 42. NASA CRS-15 Behind the Scenes of SpaceX Falcon 9 Resupply Mission to the ISShttps://www.onlinecoffeebreak.com/nasa-crs-15-behind-the-scenes-of-spacex-falcon-9-resupply-mission-to-the-iss/ https://www.onlinecoffeebreak.com/nasa-crs-15-behind-the-scenes-of-spacex-falcon-9-resupply-mission-to-the-iss/#respond Tue, 10 Jul 2018 23:16:56 +0000 https://www.onlinecoffeebreak.com/?p=949 Here's a recap of our journey to the launch of SpaceX CRS-15 mission at Cape Canaveral on June 29, 2018, as part of the NASA's Social Media group. We were treated to behind the scenes look at NASA buildings, rockets and laboratories as well as the scientists and engineers who had a part in this...

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]]> Here's a recap of our journey to the launch of SpaceX CRS-15 mission at Cape Canaveral on June 29, 2018, as part of the NASA's Social Media group. We were treated to behind the scenes look at NASA buildings, rockets and laboratories as well as the scientists and engineers who had a part in this mission. Truly an amazing experience! We feature not only video from the launch and behind the scenes photos, but also hi-fidelity sound of the launch! PLUS, we share some EXCITING news for our future!

WARNING–Launch sound is LOUD! I supplemented the launch video with audio recorded from my H4N Zoom to show just how loud launches are.

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]]> https://www.onlinecoffeebreak.com/nasa-crs-15-behind-the-scenes-of-spacex-falcon-9-resupply-mission-to-the-iss/feed/ 0 Here's a recap of our journey to the launch of SpaceX CRS-15 mission at Cape Canaveral on June 29, 2018, as part of the NASA's Social Media group. We were treated to behind the scenes look at NASA buildings, WARNING–Launch sound is LOUD! I supplemented the launch video with audio recorded from my H4N Zoom to show just how loud launches are.

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]]> SpaceX 1 42 clean 14:41 41. Dust Storms on Mars, Opportunity Rover Status & the Future of Human Space Exploration – Dr. Jim Ricehttps://www.onlinecoffeebreak.com/dust-storms-on-mars-opportunity-rover-the-future-of-space-exploration-dr-jim-rice/ https://www.onlinecoffeebreak.com/dust-storms-on-mars-opportunity-rover-the-future-of-space-exploration-dr-jim-rice/#respond Sun, 08 Jul 2018 06:00:38 +0000 https://www.onlinecoffeebreak.com/?p=937 The Opportunity Rover, which has been surviving on Mars since January 2004, is struggling for its life during the dust storms on the red planet. In this episode, Dr. Jim Rice, the senior scientist at the Planetary Science Institute, discusses the current dust storms (the worst ever recorded) and how Opportunity is being affected. Dr....

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]]> Dr Jim RiceThe Opportunity Rover, which has been surviving on Mars since January 2004, is struggling for its life during the dust storms on the red planet. In this episode, Dr. Jim Rice, the senior scientist at the Planetary Science Institute, discusses the current dust storms (the worst ever recorded) and how Opportunity is being affected. Dr. Rice is the co-investigator and geology team leader on the Mars Exploration Rover Project, which includes Spirit and Opportunity. He also has mission experience working on the Mars Odyssey Orbiter and Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Projects.

For more information on the current status of the Mars rovers, visit https://mars.nasa.gov

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]]> https://www.onlinecoffeebreak.com/dust-storms-on-mars-opportunity-rover-the-future-of-space-exploration-dr-jim-rice/feed/ 0 The Opportunity Rover, which has been surviving on Mars since January 2004, is struggling for its life during the dust storms on the red planet. In this episode, Dr. Jim Rice, the senior scientist at the Planetary Science Institute,
For more information on the current status of the Mars rovers, visit https://mars.nasa.gov
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]]> Dr. Jim Rice 1 41 clean 29:30 40. The Time Has Come To Go To Mars – Dr. Robert Zubrin, President & Founder of The Mars Societyhttps://www.onlinecoffeebreak.com/the-time-has-come-to-go-to-mars-dr-robert-zubrin-president-founder-of-the-mars-society/ https://www.onlinecoffeebreak.com/the-time-has-come-to-go-to-mars-dr-robert-zubrin-president-founder-of-the-mars-society/#respond Tue, 03 Jul 2018 06:00:04 +0000 https://www.onlinecoffeebreak.com/?p=927 The Time has come to go to Mars! Dr. Robert Zubrin is the founder and President of the Mars Society, as well as a member of the organization's Board of Directors.  Dr. Zubrin is also President of Pioneer Astronautics, an aerospace R&D company located in Lakewood, Colorado.  Formerly a Staff Engineer at Lockheed Martin Astronautics...

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]]> Dr. Robert ZubrinThe Time has come to go to Mars! Dr. Robert Zubrin is the founder and President of the Mars Society, as well as a member of the organization's Board of Directors.  Dr. Zubrin is also President of Pioneer Astronautics, an aerospace R&D company located in Lakewood, Colorado.  Formerly a Staff Engineer at Lockheed Martin Astronautics in Denver, he holds a Masters degree in Aeronautics and Astronautics and a Ph.D. in Nuclear Engineering from the University of Washington.

Dr. Zubrin is the inventor of several unique concepts for space propulsion and exploration. He's known internationally as one of the most creative engineers working in the aerospace industry today. He helped design the “Mars Direct” mission architecture, and was a co-inventor of the magnetic sail, as well as a nuclear rocket engine that can use CO2 as propellant, allowing a vehicle so powered to have virtually unlimited mobility on Mars.

For more information about The Mars Society, please visit MarsSociety.org. The Mars Society

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]]> https://www.onlinecoffeebreak.com/the-time-has-come-to-go-to-mars-dr-robert-zubrin-president-founder-of-the-mars-society/feed/ 0 The Time has come to go to Mars! Dr. Robert Zubrin is the founder and President of the Mars Society, as well as a member of the organization's Board of Directors.  Dr. Zubrin is also President of Pioneer Astronautics, Dr. Zubrin is the inventor of several unique concepts for space propulsion and exploration. He's known internationally as one of the most creative engineers working in the aerospace industry today. He helped design the “Mars Direct” mission architecture, and was a co-inventor of the magnetic sail, as well as a nuclear rocket engine that can use CO2 as propellant, allowing a vehicle so powered to have virtually unlimited mobility on Mars.
For more information about The Mars Society, please visit MarsSociety.org. 
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]]> Dr. Robert Zubrin 1 40 clean 19:03 33. Darwin Comes to Town: How the Urban Jungle Drives Evolution – biologist Menno Schilthuizenhttps://www.onlinecoffeebreak.com/darwin-comes-to-town-how-the-urban-jungle-drives-evolution-biologist-menno-schilthuizen/ https://www.onlinecoffeebreak.com/darwin-comes-to-town-how-the-urban-jungle-drives-evolution-biologist-menno-schilthuizen/#respond Tue, 22 May 2018 06:00:04 +0000 https://www.onlinecoffeebreak.com/?p=818 Menno Schilthuizen is a senior research scientist at Naturalis Biodiversity Center in the Netherlands and a professor of evolutionary biology at Leiden University. Menno is one of a growing number of “urban ecologists” studying how our manmade environments are accelerating and changing the evolution of the animals and plants around us. In his new book,...

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]]> Menno Schilthuizen is a senior research scientist at Naturalis Biodiversity Center in the Netherlands and a professor of evolutionary biology at Leiden University. Menno is one of a growing number of “urban ecologists” studying how our manmade environments are accelerating and changing the evolution of the animals and plants around us. In his new book, “Darwin Comes to Town”, he takes us around the world for an up close look at just how stunningly flexible and swift-moving natural selection can be.

Darwin Comes to Town: How the Urban Jungle Drives Evolution

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]]> https://www.onlinecoffeebreak.com/darwin-comes-to-town-how-the-urban-jungle-drives-evolution-biologist-menno-schilthuizen/feed/ 0 Menno Schilthuizen is a senior research scientist at Naturalis Biodiversity Center in the Netherlands and a professor of evolutionary biology at Leiden University. Menno is one of a growing number of “urban ecologists” studying how our manmade environm...
Darwin Comes to Town: How the Urban Jungle Drives Evolution
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]]> Menno Schilthuizen 1 33 clean 14:21 29. Chasing New Horizons: Inside the Epic First Mission to Pluto – Dr. Alan Sternhttps://www.onlinecoffeebreak.com/chasing-new-horizons-inside-the-epic-first-mission-to-pluto-dr-alan-stern/ https://www.onlinecoffeebreak.com/chasing-new-horizons-inside-the-epic-first-mission-to-pluto-dr-alan-stern/#comments Tue, 01 May 2018 01:00:17 +0000 https://www.onlinecoffeebreak.com/?p=735 If you wanted to design and fly a robotic spacecraft on a 9-year voyage 3 billion miles from Earth, the farthest journey of exploration our species has ever attempted, HOW WOULD YOU DO IT? Dr. Alan Stern is the principal investigator of the New Horizons mission, leading NASA’s exploration of the Pluto system and the...

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]]> If you wanted to design and fly a robotic spacecraft on a 9-year voyage 3 billion miles from Earth, the farthest journey of exploration our species has ever attempted, HOW WOULD YOU DO IT?

Dr Alan Stern

Dr. Alan Stern is the principal investigator of the New Horizons mission, leading NASA’s exploration of the Pluto system and the Kuiper Belt. A planetary scientist, space program executive, aerospace consultant and author, he has participated in over two dozen scientific space missions. Dr. Stern is the recipient of numerous awards, including the 2016 Carl Sagan Memorial Award of the American Astronautical Society, and has twice been named to the Time 100.

In this episode, Dr. Stern discusses his new book, “Chasing New Horizons: Inside the Epic First Mission to Pluto”, including details on both successes and struggles during the mission, and upcoming plans to awaken the New Horizons spacecraft from hibernation in June through preparations for its rendezvous with Kuiper Belt object MU69 on New Year's Day 2019. 

Chasing New Horizons: Inside the Epic First Mission to Pluto is available now at Amazon.com

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]]> https://www.onlinecoffeebreak.com/chasing-new-horizons-inside-the-epic-first-mission-to-pluto-dr-alan-stern/feed/ 1 If you wanted to design and fly a robotic spacecraft on a 9-year voyage 3 billion miles from Earth, the farthest journey of exploration our species has ever attempted, HOW WOULD YOU DO IT? Dr. Alan Stern is the principal investigator of the New Horizon...
Dr. Alan Stern is the principal investigator of the New Horizons mission, leading NASA’s exploration of the Pluto system and the Kuiper Belt. A planetary scientist, space program executive, aerospace consultant and author, he has participated in over two dozen scientific space missions. Dr. Stern is the recipient of numerous awards, including the 2016 Carl Sagan Memorial Award of the American Astronautical Society, and has twice been named to the Time 100.
In this episode, Dr. Stern discusses his new book, “Chasing New Horizons: Inside the Epic First Mission to Pluto”, including details on both successes and struggles during the mission, and upcoming plans to awaken the New Horizons spacecraft from hibernation in June through preparations for its rendezvous with Kuiper Belt object MU69 on New Year's Day 2019. 

Chasing New Horizons: Inside the Epic First Mission to Pluto is available now at Amazon.com

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]]> Dr. Alan Stern 1 29 clean 11:06 27. Homer Hickam – Rocket Boys, T-Rex and Albert the Alligatorhttps://www.onlinecoffeebreak.com/homer-hickam-rocket-boys-t-rex-and-an-alligator-named-albert/ https://www.onlinecoffeebreak.com/homer-hickam-rocket-boys-t-rex-and-an-alligator-named-albert/#comments Tue, 24 Apr 2018 06:00:08 +0000 https://www.onlinecoffeebreak.com/?p=693 Homer Hickam is the bestselling and award-winning author of many books, including the #1 New York Times bestselling memoir, Rocket Boys, which was adapted into the popular October Sky movie. But Homer’s much more than a rocket boy, as he describes in this interesting podcast. He’s been a writer since grade school, a Vietnam veteran,...

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]]> Homer Hickam is the bestselling and award-winning author of many books, including the #1 New York Times bestselling memoir, Rocket Boys, which was adapted into the popular October Sky movie. But Homer’s much more than a rocket boy, as he describes in this interesting podcast. He’s been a writer since grade school, a Vietnam veteran, a former coal miner, a scuba instructor, an avid amateur paleontologist, and a retired engineer.

For more information about Homer, visit his website at HomerHickam.com. His latest book, Carrying Albert Home: The Somewhat True Story of a Man, His Wife, and Her Alligator is available at your favorite retailer or the link below:

           

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]]> https://www.onlinecoffeebreak.com/homer-hickam-rocket-boys-t-rex-and-an-alligator-named-albert/feed/ 1 Homer Hickam is the bestselling and award-winning author of many books, including the #1 New York Times bestselling memoir, Rocket Boys, which was adapted into the popular October Sky movie. But Homer’s much more than a rocket boy, For more information about Homer, visit his website at HomerHickam.com. His latest book, Carrying Albert Home: The Somewhat True Story of a Man, His Wife, and Her Alligator is available at your favorite retailer or the link below:
           
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]]> Homer Hickam 27 11:28 26. From the Moon to the planets & beyond, Stargazing with Astronomer Dean Regashttps://www.onlinecoffeebreak.com/100-things-to-see-in-the-night-sky-astronomer-dean-regas/ https://www.onlinecoffeebreak.com/100-things-to-see-in-the-night-sky-astronomer-dean-regas/#respond Tue, 17 Apr 2018 06:00:57 +0000 https://www.onlinecoffeebreak.com/?p=708 Ever wonder what a mysterious object is in the sky? In this episode Dean Regas, the astronomer for the Cincinnati Observatory, discusses popular things to see in the night sky and how to see them. Dean's also the co-host of Star Gazers on PBS, as well as author of two books, “Facts from Space!” and...

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]]> Ever wonder what a mysterious object is in the sky? In this episode Dean Regas, the astronomer for the Cincinnati Observatory, discusses popular things to see in the night sky and how to see them. Dean's also the co-host of Star Gazers on PBS, as well as author of two books, “Facts from Space!” and “100 Things to see in the Night Sky”. Dean is a contributing editor to Sky & Telescope magazine and Astronomy magazine, and has written more than 120 astronomy articles for the Cincinnati Enquirer and blogs for the Huffington Post. He’s also been a frequent guest on NPR’s Science Friday, been featured in the New York Times and hosts an astronomy podcast along with Anna Hehman called “Looking Up”.

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]]> https://www.onlinecoffeebreak.com/100-things-to-see-in-the-night-sky-astronomer-dean-regas/feed/ 0 Ever wonder what a mysterious object is in the sky? In this episode Dean Regas, the astronomer for the Cincinnati Observatory, discusses popular things to see in the night sky and how to see them. Dean's also the co-host of Star Gazers on PBS, Cincinnati Observatory, discusses popular things to see in the night sky and how to see them. Dean's also the co-host of Star Gazers on PBS, as well as author of two books, “Facts from Space!” and “100 Things to see in the Night Sky”. Dean is a contributing editor to Sky & Telescope magazine and Astronomy magazine, and has written more than 120 astronomy articles for the Cincinnati Enquirer and blogs for the Huffington Post. He’s also been a frequent guest on NPR’s Science Friday, been featured in the New York Times and hosts an astronomy podcast along with Anna Hehman called “Looking Up”.
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]]> Dean Regas 1 26 clean 13:58