Episode 715: Moments of Contemplation and Preparation
This
Past week, The Expedition 45
Crew on board the International Space Station had to contend with a bit of a power wrinkle
that may require a spacewalk next year to repair. They also observed a moment of silence
(as do we) for those lost in the Par...
ThisPast week, The Expedition 45Crew on board the International Space Station had to contend with a bit of a power wrinklethat may require a spacewalk next year to repair. They also observed a moment of silence(as do we) for those lost in the Paris Terrorist Attacks. Preparations continuefor the Cygnus OA4 Cargo craft atthe same time, NASA further delays the announcing the winners ofthe second round of Commercial Resupply contracts. NASA Administrator Charles Bolden continues tobe adamant that NASA will not take a lead role in Europe’s “lunarvillage”.Does that leave the door open for Federal Aviation Administration? Whathappened to the Martian atmosphere, NASA’s MAVEN inorbit around Mars has found the answer. The Martian Moon, Phobos may become rubble,and Virgin Galactic hires its first woman pilot, Kelly Latimer..
Show recorded 11-16-2015
Host this week: Sawyer Rosenstein
Panel Members: Mark Ratterman, Kassy Tamanini & Gene Mikulka