The Space Show by Dr. David Livingston

The Space Show® focuses on timely and important issues influencing the development of outer-space commerce and space tourism, as well as other related subjects of interest to us all. doctorspace.substack.com

The Space Show by Dr. David Livingston is a science podcast hosted by Dr. David M. Livingston, with 220 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Dr. David M. Livingston hosts The Space Show by Dr. David Livingston, a science show with 220 episodes published.

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  The Space Show Presents the May 3, 2026 Open Lines Discussion

  May 30, 20262h 21mS0

  <p>The Space Show Presents Open Lines Discussion Today, Sunday, 5-3-26</p><p>Quick Summary:</p><p>This meeting focused on open discussion topics in space exploration and national security. Bob shared speculation about a potential SpaceX acquisition of 200+ square miles of land in Louisiana for data centers and manufacturing facilities, though this remained unconfirmed. The group extensively discussed the Artemis 3 mission delay, with participants debating the challenges of SLS rocket assembly versus SpaceX’s Starship development approach. Ajay raised significant concerns about Russia’s nuclear-powered missile program, specifically the Burevestnik missile tested in October 2025, which he described as diff...

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  The Space Show Presents Shubber Ali, Founder of Space Cynics

  May 29, 20262h 1mS0

  <p>The Space Show Presents Shubber Ali, Sunday, 4-19-26</p><p>Quick Summary:</p><p>This Space Show program featured Shubber Ali, the original founder of Space Cynics, discussing his return to critiquing space industry claims and over hyping. Shubber explained how Space Cynics began in the mid-2000s as a blog focused on questioning exaggerated claims about space technology, particularly around reusable rockets and commercial space ventures. The discussion centered heavily on Shubber’s criticism of current space projects, including Elon Musk’s data center plans in space, orbital mirrors for solar power, and space-based solar power systems. Shub...

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  The Space Show Presents Bob Zimmerman, Tuesday, May 26, 2026

  May 28, 20262h 8mS0

  <p>Bob Zimmerman, # 4594, May 26, 2026</p><p>Quick Summary:</p><p>This Space Show program focused on NASA’s announcement of a restructuring plan for the Artemis lunar program led by Isaacman, which includes multiple unmanned lunar lander missions and the establishment of a lunar base by 2028. Bob detailed how NASA is relying heavily on private companies rather than building hardware internally, with contracts awarded to Blue Origin, Astrobotic, Intuitive Machines, and Firefly for missions starting as early as late 2023. The discussion covered the competitive landscape of commercial space stations, with VAST, Starlab, and Axiom leading the market, while Sierra Space’s Or...

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  The Space Show Presents Paul Wardley on special thin film solar for space and more, Friday, 4-17-26

  May 25, 20261h 14mS0

  <p>The Space Show Presents Paul Warley, CEO of Ascent Solar, Friday, 4-17-26</p><p>Quick Summary:</p><p>The Space Show featured Paul Worley, CEO of Ascent Solar, discussing their flexible thin-film solar technology. Paul explained that their CIGS (Copper Indium Gallium Sulfide) panels are lightweight, rollable, and designed to fit specific areas, offering 12.5-14% efficiency and costing $35-70 per watt compared to silicon’s $3-10 per watt. The panels have been tested in space and can withstand radiation better than silicon, with applications including satellites, drones, high-altitude platforms, and underwater systems. Paul noted their panels can be de...

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  The Space Show Presents A Starship Demo 12 Test Discussion

  May 25, 20262 hourS0

  <p>Detailed Summary:</p><p>SpaceX Starship Launch Discussion</p><p>The group discussed SpaceX’s recent Starship launch, which John described as a partial success with significant technical challenges including an engine outage that caused the booster to deviate from its course. David praised the high-quality camera work and photography during the launch, while Dr. Sherry noted that SpaceX itself considered the mission a success and emphasized their approach of learning from mistakes. The team also explained the satellite ejection mechanism used in the launch, with Charles and Robert providing details about how the satellites were deployed from the ro...

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