The Space Show
Topical discussion from experts in the field of space exploration and research.
Hotel Mars welcomes Dr. Kishalay De of Columbia regarding "disappearing stars."
28 Feb 2026 at 10:08pmHotel Mas with Dr. Kshalay De, Wednesday, 2-18-26
John Batchelor and Dr. David Livingston welcomed Dr. Kishalay De of Columbia University discuss a star collapsing into a black hole without a supernova, challenging established theories about the minimum mass required for such cosmic events. Dr. De...
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Welcome to The Space Show Open Lines Discussion.
27 Feb 2026 at 5:35pmThe Space Show Presents OPEN LINES, Sunday, 2-15-26
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The Space Show Wisdom Team discussed Elon Musk’s decision to pivot SpaceX’s focus from Mars to the Moon, examining both technical and business reasons for the shift. Ajay presented technical arguments against Starship’s capability to...
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The Space Show presents Hotel Mars with Rick Fisher on China's lunar program
15 Feb 2026 at 11:29pmHotel Mars with Rick Fisher, Weds, 2-11-25
Our special Hotel Mars guest was Rick Fisher who returned to discusses China’s recent Long March 10 A test which was a very important test for the development of their lunar rocket. The Long March 10 A is planned to be a reusable rocket for China’s lunar ...
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The Beyond Earth Institute Presents A Space Show Program CEO Steve Wolfe & Ty...
13 Feb 2026 at 12:14amThe Space Show Presents Steve Wolfe, Tyler Bender, & The Beyond Earth Institute, Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026
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This Space Show program focused on promoting the upcoming Beyond Earth Symposium, scheduled for February 24-25 in Washington, D.C., which will explore creating a clear pathway to a...
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MARK WHITTINGTON Returns to The Space Show!
9 Feb 2026 at 10:16pmThe Space Show Presents Mark Whittington, Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026
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Our program began with followed by conversations about the Artemis II mission and space technology advancements. The group explored various aspects of space exploration, including Iran’s space program, lunar missions, and...
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We welcome Marc Berte, CEO, and Dr. Paul Jaffe of Overview Energy regarding i...
8 Feb 2026 at 11:28pmThe Space Show Presents Marc Berte & Paul Jaffe of the Overview Energy Co. Friday, 2-6-26
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The Space Show hosted a discussion about space solar power with Marc Berte, CEO of Overview Energy, and Paul Jaffe, Vice President of Systems Engineering at Overview. The conversation focused on ...
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The Space Show Hotel Mars with Eric Berger
8 Feb 2026 at 6:34pmEric Berger of Ars Technia joined both John and me on this one segment Hotel Mars program to discuss thre details regarding NASA's urgency in acquiring a new Mars telecommunications orbiter. The debate seems to be between traditional public (government) builds or commercial partnerships to meet t...
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Hotel Mars presents Dr. Paul Kalas re the Fomalhaut Star System with multiple...
3 Feb 2026 at 5:15pmHotel Mars Dr. Paul Kalas for Weds, Jan. Jn. 28, 2026, #4495
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John Batchelor and I presented Professor Paul Kalas of the University of California at Berkeley, who discussed his groundbreaking observations of the Fomalhaut star system using the Hubble Space Telescope. Kalas explained ho...
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Dr. Ethan Siegel Talks With Our Space Show Audience. Don't Miss It!
31 Jan 2026 at 12:07amThe Space Show Presents Dr. Ethan Siegel, Tuesday, 1-27-26
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The Space Show featured a 90-minute discussion with theoretical astrophysicist Ethan Siegel, who shared his vision for space exploration and scientific research. The conversation covered the James Webb Space Telescope’s revol...
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Hotel Mars with Doug Messier on global 2025 launch statistics.
26 Jan 2026 at 9:40pmBroadcast 4491, Hotel Mars with Doug Messier, 1-21-26
John Batchelor and I welcomed back Doug Messier to discuss the global launch industry from 2025 plus the expectations of said industry for 2026. Doug called out SpaceX, the US, China, Russia, India and a few other launching nations. He talked a...
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