The Space Shot

When you think of an ocean, Earth is probably what comes to mind. But our planet isn’t necessarily the only world with water. NASA notes that moons, dwarf planets and comets can sustain water in various forms, from ice to water vapor. There is a lot of excitement about moons that orbit Jupiter and Saturn, since some of these worlds potentially have water that exists in a liquid state. Last week I...

Check out an updated version of my Apollo to Artemis and Beyond chat. Also, be sure to get the PDF companion for this talk so you can see the pictures I reference in this episode. Thanks! Let me know if you have any questions, email me at john@thespaceshot.com . You can also call 720-772-7988 if you'd like to ask a question for the show. Send questions, ideas, or comments, and I will be sure to re...

Be sure to follow the Facebook page for The Space Shot and the Cosmosphere for the 13 Days of Apollo 13 posts. Check out GPS Declassified and learn more about the book here. Richard Easton and Eric Frazier- GPS Declassified I have launched something new. As many of you know, I've always had and will always make sure this podcast is free. I have launched a Patreon account that will help me cover ho...

Be sure to follow the Facebook page for The Space Shot and the Cosmosphere for the 13 Days of Apollo 13 posts. Part 1 of the Apollo 13 resources and history series. Check out the show notes for a ton of links and resources! I have launched something new. As many of you know, I've always had and will always make sure this podcast is free. I have launched a Patreon account that will help me cover ho...

This week we have my conversation with Laura Seward Forczyk. She's a space professional, consultant, author, and she owns the consulting firm Astralytical. Check out our discussion about her book! You can connect with Laura a few different ways. She's active on Twitter and LinkedIn, so please reach out to her if you'd like to connect. Twitter- @LauraForczyk Laura Seward Forczyk Twitter @Astralytic...

Be sure to follow the Facebook page for The Space Shot and the Cosmosphere for the 13 Days of Apollo 13 posts. From the first human in space to the Mercury Seven, Apollo 13 50th teaser, and the first Shuttle launch, this week has it all! I have launched something new. As many of you know, I've always had and will always make sure this podcast is free. I have launched a Patreon account that will he...

Space Shuttles, Weather Satellites, Apollo 6, First Contact Day, and more! I have launched something new. As many of you know, I've always had and will always make sure this podcast is free. I have launched a Patreon account that will help me cover hosting expenses, software, and more. I realize we are entering some uncertain times and that things are going to get tight for a lot of people. Howeve...

From corned beef to Space Shuttles, lots of history this week. Since I recorded this episode, Colorado is now under a shelter in place order. We are doing our best here in Loveland. Stay same everyone! I have launched something new. As many of you know, I've always had and will always make sure this podcast is free. I have launched a Patreon account that will help me cover hosting expenses, softwa...

A lot has changed in the past week. Let's catch up on what's been going on and then we'll get to some space history. From Gemini 8 to the first Orange Shuttle External Tank. I have launched something new. As many of you know, I've always had and will always make sure this podcast is free. I have launched a Patreon account that will help me cover hosting expenses, software, and more. I realize we a...

More space history! I cover everything from Yuri Gagarin to Forbidden Planet this week, check it out. Let me know if you have any questions, email me at john@thespaceshot.com . You can also call 720-772-7988 if you'd like to ask a question for the show. Send questions, ideas, or comments, and I will be sure to respond to you! Thanks for reaching out! Do me a favor and leave a review for the podcas...

Sadly, I have lost the script for my top ten space movies episode, so I'm going to do an abbreviated episode just counting down my favorites. Sorry about that. :( Let me know if you have any questions, email me at john@thespaceshot.com . You can also call 720-772-7988 if you'd like to ask a question for the show. Send questions, ideas, or comments, and I will be sure to respond to you! Thanks for...

WOOOO! More space history incoming. My decade in review drops in episode 415, finally lol. Let me know if you have any questions, email me at john@thespaceshot.com . You can also call 720-772-7988 if you'd like to ask a question for the show. Send questions, ideas, or comments, and I will be sure to respond to you! Thanks for reaching out! Do me a favor and leave a review for the podcast if you en...

Check out my fascinating conversation with Andy Saunders. Andy is the genius behind the restored image that shows Neil Armstrong's face (the only one that does so) on the surface of the Moon during the Apollo 11 mission. Let me know if you have any questions, email me at john@thespaceshot.com . You can also call 720-772-7988 if you'd like to ask a question for the show. Send questions, ideas, or c...

More space history this week, the 2010's in review episode is incoming soon. It's been busy, so let's get to it. Let me know if you have any questions, email me at john@thespaceshot.com . You can also call 720-772-7988 if you'd like to ask a question for the show. Send questions, ideas, or comments, and I will be sure to respond to you! Thanks for reaching out! Do me a favor and leave a review for...

Work has been incredibly busy for me. I've had training and way less free time than normal. My top ten space movies episode is still coming, I've decided to watch some of these movies again so I can properly rank them. I also have a decade in review episode coming soon, it's going to be a retrospective of the big events of the 2010's and a look forward to what I'm excited for in the 2020's. Let me...

Apologies for the audio this week. My pop filter arm broke and a new one is on order. Will be fixed in the next episode :) My top ten space movies episode is still coming, I've decided to watch some of these movies again so I can properly rank them. I also have a decade in review episode coming soon, it's going to be a retrospective of the big events of the 2010's and a look forward to what I'm ex...

This is a sad week in space history. We remember the astronauts we have lost in the pursuit of exploring space and unlocking the mysteries of the universe. My top ten space movies episode is still coming, I've decided to watch some of these movies again so I can properly rank them. I also have a decade in review episode coming soon, it's going to be a retrospective of the big events of the 2010's...

Lots of 1960's space history this week, plus some SpaceX news. Let's dive in! My top ten space movies episode is still coming, I've decided to watch some of these movies again so I can properly rank them. I also have a decade in review episode coming soon, it's going to be a retrospective of the big events of the 2010's and a look forward to what I'm excited for in the 2020's. Let me know if you h...

My top ten space movies episode is still coming, I've decided to watch some of these movies again so I can properly rank them. I also have a decade in review episode coming soon, it's going to be a retrospective of the big events of the 2010's and a look forward to what I'm excited for in the 2020's. Let me know if you have any questions, email me at john@thespaceshot.com . You can also call 720-7...

Happy New Year! This week we head out past Pluto, then return home for some Space Shuttle policy history. My top ten space movies episode is still coming, I've decided to watch some of these movies again so I can properly rank them. I also have a decade in review episode coming soon, it's going to be a retrospective of the big events of the 2010's and a look forward to what I'm excited for in the...

One more thing for 2019... The Week in Space History- December 16th to the 29th. My top ten space movies episode is still coming, I've decided to watch some of these movies again so I can properly rank them. I also have a decade in review episode coming soon, it's going to be a retrospective of the big events of the 2010's and a look forward to what I'm excited for in the 2020's. Let me know if yo...

This week we cover everything from Flopnik, to the ISS, Apollo 17, and more. I also have a special appearance from Richard Easton, where he shares his family connection to Vanguard TV3. Enjoy! Let me know if you have any questions, email me at john@thespaceshot.com . You can also call 720-772-7988 if you'd like to ask a question for the show. Send questions, ideas, or comments, and I will be sure...

Here's my conversation with author Richard D. Easton about the book he co-authored with Eric F. Frazier. We talked about the technology behind GPS and his unique connection to the history of GPS! I had a fantastic time interviewing Richard and look forward to having him on the show again! Let me know if you have any questions, email me at john@thespaceshot.com . You can also call 720-772-7988 if y...

Correction- I erroneously added Stu Roosa to the crew of Apollo 17. The Command Module Pilot for this mission was Ron Evans. I had a picture of Roosa on my display while recording and switched up their names. Check out Facebook tomorrow for an unusual picture of the Apollo 14 astronaut. I'm back from a mini-hiatus. Life and work got the best of my schedule, but I'm working to get back on track. We...

Here's my conversation with Don Erwin, President of the Board of Trustees for the non-profit Niagara Aerospace Museum. We talked about Lunar Orbiter and Kodak, the Lunar Module, and the Saturn V. We had a great time talking and I know you'll enjoy this episode! Let me know if you have any questions, email me at john@thespaceshot.com . You can also call 720-772-7988 if you'd like to ask a question...