Guest:  Lt. General Steve Kwast, USAF (Ret); Topics:  Why commercial space is essential, space as the path for prosperity and peace, China, influencing our policy, Russia, Ukraine, Skycorp, innovation, orbital commercial activities, global space policies and more

Guests: John Batchelor, Doug Messier, Dr. David Livingston.  Topics:  Dream Chaser and the recent drop test at Edwards AFB.    Written Transcripts of Space Show programs are not permitted without prior written consent from The Space Show (even if for personal use) & are a violation of the Space Show copyright. We do not permit the commercial use of any Space Show program or part thereof, nor do we permit Space Show programs to be edited, placed on YouTube, or other private channels & websites.

Listeners, The Space Show is sad to report that our good friend and guest on two programs plus a lengthy panel discussion Walt Cunningham, has passed away.  I knew Walt personally, having met him in Montana with a series of panel discussions at Rocky University hosted by Dr. John Jurist. Walt was great to spend time with, learn from and interview as a guest on his own programs, # 1799 and #2290 plus on the panel.  The Space Show will honor Walt Cunningham by dedicating this week's programs to his memory.

Here is a link to Walt's NASA bio and formal announcement of his passing.

Guest:  Robert (Bob) Zimmerman; Topics:  2022 launch rate as a record, SLS, Artemis, Starship fuel compared to SLS, China and their program, India's program and launchers, life at Venus, Artemis moon landers and more.

HAPPY NEW YEAR 

JANUARY 1, 2023

Dear Space Show Listeners and Friends:

I would like to wish each and everyone of you a very Happy New Year. I hope its the best year ever for you, your families, and for all of us. Also for space which is so essential for all humanity.  Let's work with one another to make 2023 the best year ever, not just for space but health, peace, prosperity and and the ability to get along with one another.

Guest:  Tom Olson; Topics: The space year 2022 in review with a focus on commercial activities and select companies, global events, R&D, and market development such as the launch industry market.

Guests:  Dr. Haym Benaroya, Raymond Martin;  Topics:  We discussed their published paper, "Pressurized lunar lava tubes for habitation."  This was a detailed discussion with additional topics at the end regarding orbital assembly and SSP.