Examining the latest innovations in space science and commercial developments in space hardware, as well as historic advances that enabled mankind to travel beyond the Earth.
EPISODE 9
Beyond Earth Orbit, IXV Vehicles & Galileo Satellites Lost and Found
Beyond Earth Orbit - The Apollo program takes bold new steps. IXV Re-entry Vehicle - Europe is working to perfect a re-entry vehicle. Galileo Satellites Lost and Found - Navigation satellites go into incorrect orbit.
EPISODE 10
To The Moon, SpaceX's Dragon and Falcon & GAIA
To the Moon – The Apollo program achieves its major objective. Dragon, Falcon, and Spacex – New Directions in re-usable spacecraft. Gaia – Mapping our galaxy in unprecedented detail.
EPISODE 11
The Beginning of the End, Apollo Gets Complicated & the End of Apollo
The beginning of the End – After the first moon landing the Apollo science program was about to start in earnest but people were losing interest. Apollo gets complicated – new technology is added that extends the reach of the Apollo program.
EPISODE 12
The shuttle program, The Challenger Disaster & Return to Space
The Shuttle Program – The first reusable spacecraft. The Challenger Disaster – Pressing launch schedules to lead to carelessness and the loss of the Challenger. Return to Space – A re-designed shuttle is back in space with a redefined role.
EPISODE 13
The Space Shuttle Matures, Complex Space Construction & The Final Years of the Space Shuttle
The Space Shuttles matures – the Space Transportation System changes the nature of orbital missions. Complex Construction in Space – Confidence in the shuttle begins to return and engineers forget the lessons of the past.
Chris Keogh
Evan Clark
