Dr. Pascal Lee directs the newly formed Mars Institute. During this interview, Dr. Lee goes into detail to discuss how a humans to Mars mission will come about and what causes a government and society to support and fund such a mission. In addition, Dr. Lee discusses the significant differences between Earth and Mars, and he goes into great detail to discuss the importance of impact craters on Earth and their relationship to understanding Mars. Dr.

Steve Durst and Charles Bohannan have organized and put together the International Lunar Conference to be held in Hawaii from November 16-22, 2003. Steve and Charles discuss this conference, why it is taking place in Hawaii and the significance of the location. They also discuss the international aspect of the conference, especially with India and China. In addition, we discuss lunar commerce, an observatory on the Moon, humans to Jupiter and the outer solar system, and Mars.

Robert Noteboom, the Chairman of the Space Frontier Foundation (SFF), was the guest on this edition of The Space Show. Mr. Noteboom discussed the SFF in detail, the coming SFF conference in Los Angeles from Oct. 10-12 and how to attend and make reservations for it, the conference agenda, and the significance and importance of both the SFF and this conference. In addition, we explored many topics relevant not only to the theme of The Space Show, but becoming space-faring.

Tony DeTora, the Executive Director of The Space Frontier Foundation, was the guest on this edition of The Space Show. Mr. DeTora discussed the present status of the commercial space industry, who the participants are in this and other countries. We also discussed the alternative space companies, new launch companies, the regulatory environment and more. In addition, we talked about The Space Frontier Foundation (SFF) conference, March Storm with ProSpace, and how best to influence Congress for a productive space policy. Mr.

Sir Martin Rees, Astronomer Royal and Professor at Cambridge University in England was the guest on this program. We discussed his new book, "Our Final Hour" and the risks we face as humans at our own hands with our science development, political policies, and behavior. Professor Rees shows how this may prevent us from becoming a space-faring culture. We also talked about how best to become space-faring, the proper roles for both the private and the public sectors in space development, the International Space Station.

John Cserep serves as the head of the Space Frontier Foundation's Message & Policy Committee. During this program, we discussed possible policy scenarios regarding the International Space Station (ISS), the Shuttle, the Orbital Space Plane, and previous efforts by NASA to build a replacement space transportation vehicle such as X-33.

Matt Bille was the Space Show guest for this program. We discussed the microsatellite industry, launch access for such satellites, satellite history, ITARS, Russian and American launch vehicles, life on this planet and elsewhere, zoology, and much more. Mr. Bille is a very interesting person and The Space Show was able to highlight many of his areas of expertise.

Steven Wolfe continues an important discussion on The Space Show regarding our spiritual connection with outer-space. During this program, Mr. Wolfe discusses his Johnny Appleseed hypothesis, presents his action plan for personal work toward achieving a space-faring society, discusses the 1988 Space Settlement Act which he authored when he worked on Capital Hill, and the need for a vision in each and every one of us to lead us into space. Mr. Wolfe brings the spiritual aspects of space development and its benefits to us on a personal level and his discussion is not to be missed.

Jim McDade returned to this special Space Show program to discuss the CAIB report which was issued on Tuesday, August 26, 2003. Jim went through all of the important parts of the report, fielded questions from listeners, explained the physics behind the foam impact analysis and discussed the future of NASA given CAIB recommendations and NASA culture.

Wes Oleszewski, noted author, historian and researcher, and cartoonist was the featured guest for this edition of The Space Show. Mr. Oleszewski introduced the Space Show audience to his friend and terrific cartoon character, Klyde Morris. We also discovered Klyde's unique commentary on space development, aviation, and just about everything else. Wes discussed space policy, differing views on the CAIB report, and the historical research he has conducted which led him to create powerful, interactive space CDs.