This week we chat about Sputnik on the 60th Anniversary of the Space race, Astronaut of the Week Wally Schirra. IAC news, Rapper B.O.B, For a chance to win an Interplanetary Podcast mug, please leave a nice review on Itunes. If you enjoy why not join the BIS at www.bis-space.com the oldest space advocacy organisation in the world. Subscribe on iTunes itunes.apple.com/podcast/id1097505801 Subscribe on Stitcher www.stitcher.com/podcast/interplanetary-podcast Hosts: Matt Russell and Jamie Franklin ...
Sep 30, 2017•45 min
Episode 48, we are joined by Robert Zubrin founder and President of the Mars Society and Pioneer Astronautics. We discuss his recent paper in the Journal of the British Interplanetary Society about panspermia. "Interstellar communications using microbial data storage". Link here http://www.jbis.org.uk/paper.php?p=2017.70.163 Astronaut of the week: Michael Bloomfield News: Osiris-Rex and the Autumnal Equinox Thank you, Paul Fjeld, for the fab info on the Canadarm correction If you enjoy why not j...
Sep 22, 2017•1 hr 4 min
In Part 2 of Episode 47, we are joined by Ben Braam an Engineer on the Gaia Project from TNO / ESA. We also quickly chat about Gaia, the recent Solar Eclipse, and a quick run down on the launches of August. Check out Ben's Daughter's Band Mardhys https://open.spotify.com/track/4ofKYpgdx1XPFHH9NxPtK9 If you enjoy why not join the BIS at www.bis-space.com the oldest space advocacy organisation in the world. Subscribe on iTunes itunes.apple.com/podcast/id1097505801 Subscribe on Stitcher www.stitche...
Sep 05, 2017•48 min
In Part 1 of Episode 47, we are joined by Dr Jackie Bell at the BIS, an inspirational Space Communicator from BBC Astronauts: Do You Have What It Takes? . We also quickly chat about the recent Elon Musk space suits and a profile of Chris Hadfield, our Astronaut of the Month. In Part 2 coming soon, we talk with Ben Bramm about the Gaia Space mission. If you enjoy why not join the BIS at www.bis-space.com the oldest space advocacy organisation in the world. Subscribe on iTunes itunes.apple.com/pod...
Aug 30, 2017•1 hr 17 min
Cover photo Paolo Nespoli leaving the ISS with Shuttle attached. This week we chat about KBO 2014 MU69, Buzz Aldrin's trip to Mars via the moon now, Curiosity 5 years on Mars, the last of the Dragons, Planetary Protection Officer job advert, SpaceShipTwo, Astronaut of the Week Paolo Angelo Nespoli and his trip to ISS called VITA. Jamie and Matts biography titles and jobs? If you enjoy why not join the BIS at www.bis-space.com the oldest space advocacy organisation in the world. Subscribe on iTun...
Aug 05, 2017•37 min
This week, we are joined by David Baker, who has worked with NASA on the Gemini, Apollo and space shuttle programs between 1965 and 1984. He has written more than 80 books on spaceflight technology and joins us today to talk about all things SLS. If you enjoy why not join the BIS at www.bis-space.com the oldest space advocacy organisation in the world. Subscribe on iTunes itunes.apple.com/podcast/id1097505801 Subscribe on Stitcher www.stitcher.com/podcast/interplanetary-podcast Hosts: Matt Russe...
Jul 27, 2017•49 min
This week, we are joined by Sarah Cruddas, a familiar Space face from the TV, to talk about the future of space flight. We also quickly chat about the recent elon musk climbdowns. If you enjoy why not join the BIS at www.bis-space.com the oldest space advocacy organisation in the world. Subscribe on iTunes itunes.apple.com/podcast/id1097505801 Subscribe on Stitcher www.stitcher.com/podcast/interplanetary-podcast Hosts: Matt Russell and Jamie Franklin Music: Matt Russell / Iam7 Additional Narrati...
Jul 21, 2017•37 min
This week we discuss the quantum teleportation of chinese satellites, we have the Frankline double header with Astronaut of the Week Franklin Chang Diaz and Jamie, we talk about Moon Express, Juno flies past a big red Spot, Curiosity has been on Mars for 5 years! New Horizons flew past Pluto 2 years ago!!! 14th July and giant icebergs. If you enjoy why not join the BIS at www.bis-space.com the oldest space advocacy organisation in the world. Subscribe on iTunes itunes.apple.com/podcast/id1097505...
Jul 14, 2017•35 min
This week, Debbie joins us to recap on Asteroid Day. SpaceX have been smashing out of the park! Our 3rd “Astronaut of the Week” is the legendary Nicholas Patrick the fourth Brit in Space. If you enjoy why not join the BIS at www.bis-space.com the oldest space advocacy organisation in the world. Subscribe on iTunes itunes.apple.com/podcast/id1097505801 Subscribe on Stitcher www.stitcher.com/podcast/interplanetary-podcast Hosts: Matt Russell and Jamie Franklin Music: Matt Russell / Iam7 Additional...
Jul 08, 2017•48 min
This week, Buzz Aldrin gets annoyed with being introduced as the second man on the moon, Robert David Steele claimed that Mars is inhabited, by Slaves!. America re-introduces the National Space Council with a lack of Newspace. To celebrate Asteroid Day, we have a complete rundown of amazing asteroid facts, and the mission that have visited them. Our 2nd “Astronaut of the Week” is the legendary Ilan Ramon the Israeli fighter Pilot who flew on STS-107 If you enjoy why not join the BIS at www.bis-s...
Jul 01, 2017•48 min
This week Sally Ride, first American Woman in space, Double headers for Worms and SpaceX, Carl Sagan as a dad, Fire on the Steppes. End of Mars and Nasa?, Queen Speech Space Port, More Exoplanets, Lisa Gravitational waves, Rolling Solar Panels and much more. If you enjoy why not join the BIS at www.bis-space.com the oldest space advocacy organisation in the world. Subscribe to the Interplanetary podcast on iTunes itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/inter…ast/id1097505801 Click subscribe to the Interplan...
Jun 23, 2017•39 min
This week we chat to Dr Olesya Myakonkaya of Mars Nation and how anyone can solve the problems of space exploration. We chat about aliens and Bigelow and spaceup with sore knees Join Olesya, Jamie and Matt at Mars Nation www.marsnation.space If you enjoy why not join the BIS at www.bis-space.com the oldest space advocacy organisation in the world. Subscribe to the Interplanetary podcast on iTunes itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/inter…ast/id1097505801 Click subscribe to the Interplanetary podcast on ...
Jun 16, 2017•49 min
With Jamie away on holiday, Matt is joined by a Special Guest Host Jake Robins from the WeMartians Podcast. We chat about Halos, life and water on Mars. Planetary Protection, Panspermia, Allan Hills 84001, GSLV Mk3, SpaceX busy week, Parker Solar Probe, Proton, Stratolaunch and the 12 new astronauts. Join Matt at SpaceUP London 10th June spaceup.org/london/ www.facebook.com/PlanetarySocietyLondon/ If you enjoy why not join the BIS at www.bis-space.com the oldest space advocacy organisation in th...
Jun 09, 2017•1 hr 6 min
This week we chat about the week in space. We chat about the size of the universe and why using a jet plane is a bad idea. Bigelow BEAM, Music in space, JFK turns 100 and much more. Sorry about the bad jokes ...we really are. Join Harriet and Matt at SpaceUP London 10th June spaceup.org/london/ www.facebook.com/PlanetarySocietyLondon/ If you enjoy why not join the BIS at www.bis-space.com the oldest space advocacy organisation in the world. Subscribe to the Interplanetary podcast on iTunes itune...
Jun 01, 2017•38 min
This week we chat about the week in space. We chat about New Zealand first attempt at an orbital launch with the Rocket Labs Electron, XS-1 Spaceplane, the Psyche mission win win, Schiaparelli crash report, SLS mega barge up the Mississippi, a world record breaking evening with Brian Cox, and much more. Join Harriet and Matt at SpaceUP London 10th June spaceup.org/london/ www.facebook.com/PlanetarySocietyLondon/ If you enjoy why not join the BIS at www.bis-space.com the oldest space advocacy org...
May 27, 2017•44 min
This week we chat about the week in space. We chat about Michael Foale and his time on Mir and his induction to the hall of fame. New Zealand, Vector-R launch, some space rivalry and much more. Join Harriet and Matt at SpaceUP London spaceup.org/london/ www.facebook.com/PlanetarySocietyLondon/ If you enjoy why not join the BIS at www.bis-space.com the oldest space advocacy organisation in the world. Subscribe to the Interplanetary podcast on iTunes itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/inter…ast/id1097505...
May 18, 2017•38 min
This week we chat about the week in space. We chat about Buzz Aldrin's cyclers, SpaceX Falcon Heavy and Lightsail, we look at a couple of mishaps with SLS and Masten, The return of an X-37b, Japans new rocket, and much more, before heading off to www.marsnation.space We also invite you to join us at the BIS Rocket Science day on 6th May. Join Harriet and Matt at SpaceUP London http://spaceup.org/london/ https://www.facebook.com/PlanetarySocietyLondon/ If you enjoy why not join the BIS at www.bis...
May 13, 2017•46 min
This week we chat about Cassini-Huygens mission. We celebrate this 20-year mission that has expanded our human knowledge and opened our minds to the bigger universe in so many beautiful ways. We also talk about the latest news in space exploration and astronautics. SpaceX, Vector Space, Lego and much more. We also invite you to join us at the BIS Rocket Science day on 6th May. If you enjoy why not join the BIS at www.bis-space.com the oldest space advocacy organisation in the world. Click subscr...
May 04, 2017•53 min
This week we talk to CEO of Moon Express and "NewSpace" trailblazer Robert "Bob" Richards. In our fascinating interview we find out what the future of the moon will probably look like. See you on the moon. check out the Moon express project here www.moonexpress.com Also check out the Rocket Lab Electron rocket at https://rocketlabusa.com/ Support Space exploration and join the BIS at www.bis-space.com the oldest space advocacy organisation in the world. Subscribe to the Interplanetary podcast on...
Apr 28, 2017•35 min
This week we talk all about the Orion Crew Vehicle ...plus all the latest news in space exploration and astronautics. Support Space exploration and join the BIS at www.bis-space.com the oldest space advocacy organisation in the world. Subscribe to the Interplanetary podcast on iTunes itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/inter…ast/id1097505801 Click subscribe to the Interplanetary podcast on Stitcher www.stitcher.com/podcast/interplanetary-podcast Hosts: Matt Russell and Jamie Franklin Music: Matt Russell...
Apr 21, 2017•36 min
In our final part of our 2 part conspiracy special, we chat with Marcus and we are joined by Colin Philp who orchestrated the original BIS event, that this podcast episode found it's inspiration, 5 years ago almost to the day. Listen to the end to hear our shocking conclusion. Van Allen belt, heat shields, Orion, photos, ...what can Marcus say to persuade us? Support Space exploration and join the BIS at www.bis-space.com the oldest space advocacy organisation in the world. Subscribe to the Inte...
Apr 13, 2017•1 hr 27 min
This week we interview Mark Craig director of the fantastic film "Last Man On The Moon" the story of the late great Gene Cernan, We caught up with Mark at Arthur C Clarke House the home of the British Interplanetary Society. We also talk about Black Holes, dark Matter, Rocket engines, SpaceX, Virgin Galactic and Peggy Whitson. www.thelastmanonthemoon.com Support Space exploration and join the BIS at www.bis-space.com the oldest space advocacy organisation in the world. Subscribe to the Interplan...
Apr 07, 2017•50 min
This week we invite UK conspiracy theorist Marcus Allen on to the show. We realise this is controversial and may offend some of our listeners. Our aim is to understand why people believe in conspiracy theories. When we are at space events, conspiracies are often spoken about in lowered voices, we feel the need to shine a light on them. We invite listeners to send in their feedback ...can we persuade Marcus the error of his ways in part 2? We also talk about the awesome achievement of SpaceX and ...
Mar 31, 2017•57 min
This week we talk about the father of modern spaceflight Wernher von Braun on his 105th Birthday. We talk about re-using a Falcon9 rocket ...this week? Rosetta and the collapsing cliff, Lightsail2 is ready, Trump and Nasa, and Curiosity’s wheel grousers show damage after five years of off-roading on Mars. This and much more. Support Space exploration and join the BIS at www.bis-space.com the oldest space advocacy organisation in the world. Subscribe to the Interplanetary podcast on iTunes itunes...
Mar 24, 2017•44 min
This week we talk about Exoplanets with regular guest Harriet Brettle from the Planetary Society in London. We find out about the different methods of Exoplanet detections and find out some mind blowing wonders of space along the way. Sign up for the Harriet's newsletter here https://tinyurl.com/jvvlovz Planetary Society in London - Facebook page www.facebook.com/PlanetarySocietyLondon/ SpaceUp London 2017 webpage http://spaceup.org/london/ Support Space exploration and join the BIS at www.bis-s...
Mar 17, 2017•55 min
This week we talk about Blue Origin's ambitious amazon style delivery mission to the moon, Why aliens may be causing x-ray bursts, Spuds on Mars, Europa Clipper. We celebrate a year in podcasting by giving a special t-shirt away in exchange for a SpaceX song ...plus and all the latest news in space exploration and astronautics. Support Space exploration and join the BIS at www.bis-space.com the oldest space advocacy organisation in the world. Subscribe to the Interplanetary podcast on iTunes itu...
Mar 11, 2017•34 min
This week we talk about SpaceX's ambitious manned mission to the moon, Why Maven had to manoeuvre, Nasa's Software bonanza, What is your favourite Podcast of the year, send us your answer to win a prize ...plus and all the latest news in space exploration and astronautics. Support Space exploration and join the BIS at www.bis-space.com the oldest space advocacy organisation in the world. Subscribe to the Interplanetary podcast on iTunes itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/inter…ast/id1097505801 Click su...
Mar 05, 2017•30 min
This week we talk about Trappist-1 and it's seven planets, Winston Churchill's lost exoplanet paper, Michael Foale, the UK's working Spaceport by 2020, XMM-Newton and the brightest pulsar, and all the latest news in space exploration and astronautics. Support Space exploration and join the BIS at www.bis-space.com the oldest space advocacy organisation in the world. Subscribe to the Interplanetary podcast on iTunes itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/inter…ast/id1097505801 Click subscribe to the Interpl...
Feb 25, 2017•35 min
This week we talk about Asteroids, Meteors, and Meteorites with Debbie Lewis - Asteroid Day Science adviser and disaster management adviser on civil protection arrangements required in response to asteroid impact events. This fascinating insight into the work of Asteroid Day was recorded at the incredible British Interplanetary Society Library on 14th Feb just before the 4 year anniversary of the Chelyabinsk Meteor event. Please Support the work of Asteroid Day https://asteroidday.org/ Support S...
Feb 18, 2017•51 min
This week we talk about Nebulae, Asparagus Staging, Kerbal Space program, BAC Mustard ..The 1968 British Space Shuttle, and all the usual rocket news. White Dwarf Pulsar, SpaceX engine Faults, broken tether, and more Talking about the latest news in space exploration and astronautics. Support Space exploration and join the BIS at www.bis-space.com the oldest space advocacy organisation in the world. Subscribe to the Interplanetary podcast on iTunes itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/inter…ast/id1097505...
Feb 11, 2017•31 min
