Off-Nominal

Jake and Anthony discuss what 2018 will mean to future space historians, and announce the winner of The 2018 Off-Nominal Award. Beers Orbiter IPA - Ecliptic Brewing - Untappd Mad Elf - Tröegs Independent Brewing - Untappd Picks The Difficult Road to Mars: A Brief History of Mars Exploration in the Soviet Union By V.G. Perminov , (PDF, 8.1 MB) The edge of space: Revisiting the Karman Line - Science...

Gary Napier joins Jake and Anthony to discuss doing communications for Lockheed Martin, dodging flat-earthers, and Dean Martin. Beers Colorado Native Amber Lager - Coors - Untappd Dale's Pale Ale - Oskar Blues Brewery - Untappd Perfect Storm - Townsite Brewing - Untappd Topics Ikonos Satellite European Service Module Arrives in Florida | NASA.gov Atlas V carried on an Antonov | 45th Space Wing Ori...

Elizabeth Howell joins Jake and Anthony to talk about her trip to Baikonur, the recent Soyuz situations, the politics of the ISS, and Canadian space. Beers (and not beers) DAVIDsTEA Phillips Soda Works – Captain Electro's Intergalactic Root Beer Brawler - Yards Brewing Co. - Untappd Topics Astronaut Saint-Jacques takes final steps towards journey to spaceflight - SpaceQ Eyewitness Observer of Dram...

Loren Grush joins Jake and Anthony to talk about whatever the hell SpaceX is going to announce, Opportunity’s troubles, the masterpiece that is Space Craft, and why you never start in Mexico. Beers Shiner Bock - Spoetzl Brewery - Untappd Earl Grey IPA - Gulf Islands Brewery (Salt Spring Island Ales) - Untappd Mighty Things - Victory Brewing Company - Untappd Topics Loren Grush on Twitter : “This t...

Eric Berger joins Jake and Anthony to talk about his recent trip to Kourou, the European launch sector, Commercial Crew announcements, and the social eating segment of JAXA launch streams. Beers Belgian White - Blue Moon Brewing Company - Untappd High Grade IPA - Fairweather Brewing Company - Untappd Philadelphia Pale Ale - Yards Brewing Co. - Untappd Topics As the SpaceX steamroller surges, Europ...

Shannon Stirone joins Jake and Anthony for a deep dive into the history, present, and future of the Deep Space Network. Beers La Fin du Monde - Unibroue - Untappd Lemon Gin Saison - Bridge Brewing Company - Untappd HopBack Amber Ale - Tröegs Independent Brewing - Untappd Topics Welcome to the Center of the Universe Uplink-Downlink: A History of the Deep Space Network, 1957-1997 (The NASA History S...

Jason Davis joins Jake and Anthony to discuss when and why—but not how—humanity will go to the Moon and Mars. Okay, maybe a little how. And also some space policy talk. Beers Dragoon IPA - Dragoon Brewing Company - Untappd Artistry Series 2 (Noelle Miller) - Wicked Weed Brewing - Untappd Astronomical - Wicked Weed Brewing - Untappd Topics Funpost! Space beer face-off | The Planetary Society The Hu...

While Anthony is away in Europe, Jake is joined by fellow space podcasters Matt and Jamie from the Interplanetary Podcast to discuss Jake's trip to California to see InSight and what's going on in the UK Space Industry. Beers Cold Spark - Big Smoke Brewing Company | Untappd Curious Brew Lager - Chapel Down | Untappd Belgian Red - Postmark Brewing | Untappd Topics NASA's List of Human Health Risks...

Tanya Harrison joins Jake and Anthony to discuss the James Webb Space Telescope delays, planetary missions and their ability to stay under budget and on time, and the benefits and drawbacks of decadal surveys. Beers Dortmunder Gold - Great Lakes Brewing Company - Untappd Commodore Perry IPA - Great Lakes Brewing Company - Untappd Oumuamua - Driftwood Brewery - Untappd Topics SSB: Space Studies Boa...

Brendan Bryne joins Jake and Anthony to discuss the National Space Council, the 2019 NASA Budget Request, and the wonders of Jai Alai. Beers Jai Alai - Cigar City Brewing - Untappd Red Fish - Flying Fish Brewing Company - Untappd HopFish India Pale Ale (IPA) - Flying Fish Brewing Company - Untappd Sasquatch Stout - Old Yale Brewing Co. - Untappd Topics Palm Beach Jai-alai Commercial - YouTube NASA...

Jake and Anthony discuss the few days they spent together in Florida last week to see Falcon Heavy launch, tell a few stories, and work through their feelings on Starman. Beers Golden Monkey - Victory Brewing Company - Untappd Enjoy Your Time Away - DuClaw Brewing Company - Untappd Super Jupiter Mango ISA - Howe Sound Brewing - Untappd Sweet Heat Blonde - Playalinda Brewing Company - Untappd Topic...

Jake and Anthony drink a beer that has been to space, discuss the recently-announced New Frontiers finalists, and propose their own flagship-class missions. Huge thanks to Ninkasi Brewing Company for powering this episode! Beers Ninkasi Brewing - Ground Control 2017 Ground Control (2017) - Ninkasi Brewing Company - Untappd Ninkasi Space Program - Home Topics Future Planetary Exploration: Proposed...

Note: Please listen to Episode 3 before listening to this podcast! A companion podcast to follow Episode 3. Jake tells the story of Polynesian Celestial Navigation. Originally produced for a class in sound design but published here for your enjoyment. Covert art courtesy of the Hubble Space Telescope (NASA/ESA/Hubble)

Jake tells us the story of Chinese spaceflight, and Anthony gets us ready for their future in space. Beers Mad Elf (2017) - Tröegs Independent Brewing - Untappd Walt Wit - Philadelphia Brewing Company - Untappd Pennsylvania Pale Ale - Philadelphia Brewing Company - Untappd Tsingtao - Tsingtao Brewery - Untappd Topics Andrew Jones (@AJ_FI) | Twitter ChinaSpaceflight (@cnspaceflight) | Twitter Qian...

Anthony and Jake dive into Gravitational Wave astronomy, salute a passing interstellar traveler, and pour one out for a lost rock legend. Beers 100th Meridian Organic Amber Lager - Mill Street Brewery - Untappd HopDevil IPA - Victory Brewing Company - Untappd Topics Facts | LIGO Lab | Caltech A fourth gravitational wave has been detected - The Verge Astronomers detect gravitational waves from two...

Anthony and Jake unpack the National Space Council’s inaugural meeting, SpaceX’s BFR update from IAC, and the future of Falcon Heavy. Beers Vital IPA - Victory Brewing Company - Untappd Pumpkineater (2017) - Howe Sound Brewing - Untappd Topics Making Life Multiplanetary - YouTube National Space Council calls for human return to the moon - SpaceNews.com We choose to go to the Moon and do the other...