Nexus Aurora

On this episode Phil chats with Derek Harris, the business operations manager of Skyrora. Topics include starting a business in the space industry and green propellants. Find out more at Skyrora.com To get involved with Nexus Aurora you can find us at NexusAurora.org

In this episode Phil chats with James Burk from The Mars Society. The cover a range of topics but focus on the recent Mars Analogue mission which James took part in. You can learn more about The Mars Society at www. MarsSociety.org You can find more about Nexus Aurora by visiting www. NexusAurora.org or searching your favourite social media platforms for NexusAurora

In this episode we discuss the potential for colonising Antarctica. Can we learn valuable lessons to take with us to space? What would life look like in such a hostile environment? Could we use the ice-pick of human ingenuity to tunnel beneath the frigid surface and discover the greatest resource of all; the spirit of adventure?! There is only one way to find out.  You can learn more about us...

In this episode we discuss The Venus Project; a futuristic utopia which has nothing to do with the planet Venus. We talk about circular cities, AI, and a world without money to see if we can learn anything of use from this idealistic vision of the future.  If you'd like to learn more about Nexus Aurora please visit NexusAurora.org where you can find links to our socials, Patreon, and even som...

In this episode we ponder the question "Is it possible to collect a sample from Jupiter?" No, no it isn't. But Jupiter's 4 Galilean moons are some of the most promising possible locations for finding life in our solar system and come without the barrier of intense, lander-crushing gravity. What would it take to return a sample from these moons or possibly even send a manned mission?  You can...

On this episode Phil is joined by propulsion engineer and fellow Nexus Aurora member, Cameron. This wide ranging discussion covers projects at Nexus Aurora and the industry as a whole.  If you'd like to chat with Cameron, Phil or anyone else from NA you can do so at NexusAurora.org/Discord If you'd like to get in touch with the show please reach out to podcast@NexusAurora.org 

Join us for a spooky Halloween episode as we discuss UFOs and the possibility of alien life visiting earth. What does our current understanding of physics have to say about visitors from another world, and what would it take for us to flip the tables on these aliens and build our own UFOs?  You can get in touch with us Podcast@NexusAurora.org and find out more at NexusAurora.org Additional mu...

Despite decades of robotic exploration we have yet to recover samples from anywhere in the solar system apart from Earth's moon. Why is it so difficult? Can we recover more diverse samples with current technology and what do we stand to gain from the exploration?  If you have any questions please send them to podcast@nexusaurora.org If you like what we're doing at Nexus Aurora you can support...

Now that we've settled on the best methods for power generation (see last episode) we need to figure out how to store that power. Do the solutions for Earth also work on Mars or do we need to think outside the sphere? If you think that we missed a possible solution or maybe you have a question then please get in touch. We'd love to hear from you at Podcast@NexusAurora.org While you're listening pl...

If you want to build a Martian colony you're going to need power, and lots of it. Do we have the technology to solve this problem or is our colony doomed to failure? We have 3 and a half answers for you in part 1 of our conversation on powering Mars.  Please send us your questions to Podcast@NexusAurora.org and we'll read them out on the show.  More info at NexusAurora.org

Please send your questions to Podcast@NexusAurora.org if you would like them answered on the show.  How can we make our vision of colonising space more appealing for the next generation of astronauts and explorers?  Find out more at NexusAurora.org or join the conversation on Reddit at r/NexusAurora or Discord https://discord.com/invite/W66AhPA4y7 Support our work here - https://www.patr...

Our potential future astronauts need inspiration as much as they need technical solutions, but are our current visions of a multi-planetary civilisation working against us? Just how important are the look and feel of our technologies in both real life and science fiction?  If you have a question about this episode or any other space-related topic please get in touch via Podcast@NexusAurora.or...

In this episode we continue our discussion on water, this time focusing on its role in manufacturing.  If you have a question and would like it answered on the show please contact us at podcast@nexusaurora.org If you enjoy the show please consider leaving us a rating and a review.  You can find lots of Nexus Aurora merchandise at shop. NexusAurora.org You can also support us with as litt...

If we're going to set up a Mars Colony what is the first problem that needs to be solved and how do we go about doing it?  Nexus Aurora is more than just a podcast so for more information please visit NexusAurora.org If you like what we're doing and share our dream of an interplanetary future you can support Nexus Aurora directly via Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/nexusaurora

In this episode we continue our deep dive into interstellar travel. It's the Sci-fi future that many of us dream of but is it practical or even possible? If you'd like to show your support for the show why not pick up a Nexus Aurora Podcast mug for your warm beverage of choice? You can do so right here - https://shop.nexusaurora.org/products/the-nexus-aurora-podcast-mug More info at NexusAurora.or...

In this episode we take a deep dive into interstellar travel. It's the Sci-fi future that many of us dream of but is it practical or even possible? More info at NexusAurora.org

On this episode we are talking about space junk. What is the current situation and how big of a problem could it cause? Does it really matter if you get hit by a fleck of paint? It turns out, yes, it matters a lot. Luckily, there are some solutions so we discuss their strengths and weaknesses.  For more information check out NexusAurora.org and if you like what you see you can support us at p...

In the context of space colonisation, most people are concerned with cheap and efficient means of transporting material at scale from Earth to Mars - what about the massive economic opportunities of transporting finished products from Mars to Earth? This week your cohosts Phil and Chris will be discussing novel orbital solutions and propulsion innovations required to build an export business for a...

On today's episode we have guests. We're joined by two members of Arrakis Terrarium Project who are developing a system for cultivating agricultural goods in space, and Sam from the FARMM Project which aims to automate the tending of plants and other agricultural tasks.  Find out more at arrakisterrariumproject.com & NexusAurora.org 

On this episode we'll be pondering how to lay the foundations for industry on a desert island and how well these ideas translate to space. What are our immediate needs? What are the fundamental resources we need access to? What are the unique opportunities of industry in space? If we're going to not just survive but thrive we'll need to answer these questions and many more. 

On this episode we look at the alleged health concerns relating to space travel. If we're going to colonise the solar system we'll need to understand which of these issues are real concerns, and what can be done about them.  Find out more at NexusAurora.org

We're pulled towards space, but where exactly? In this episode we summarise the strengths and weaknesses of each major colonisation option in the inner solar system: Venus, The Moon, The Near Earth Asteroids and, of course, Mars. Find out more at NexusAurora.org