Space and Things

STP 7 Following the release of 'The Right Stuff' on Disney+ this week, Dave and Emily discuss the history of Tom Wolfe's book, the original 1983 film and the first two episodes. With that in mind, they then get talking about the origins of NASA, the Space Task Group and the Mercury 7. NASA History files: "The Birth of NASA" - https://www.nasa.gov/exploration/whyweexplore/Why_We_29.html "The Space...

Another week where there were many scrubs... We did eventually get two launches, but it really does feel like there has been a curse, so this week Dave and Emily look more at scrubs and aborts. There's been some crazy ones that is for sure. Onward/Upward at the Cosmosphere: https://cosmo.org/blog/view/onward-upward Northrup Grumman Antares Launch 2nd October: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQW_2q...

Due to the unexpected loss of Emily's friend Al Hallonquist, a big part of the space community, Dave is on his own this week. He managed to talk to British actor Tom Chambers (Holby City, Waterloo Road and Strictly Come Dancing) about a brand new online play. 'Apollo 13: The Dark Side Of The Moon" - Find out more and book your tickets here: https://originaltheatreonline.com/ NASA and Space X press...

Following the release of 'Challenger: The Final Flight' on Netflix, Emily and Dave have a look at their favourite documentaries. Featuring discussions on 'When We Left Earth: The NASA Missions', 'MIssion Control: The Unsung Heroes Of Apollo', 'The Last Man On The Moon', 'Searching For Skylab' and 'Chasing The Moon'. On Saturday 19th September, Kallman Worldwide Inc. hosted an online event to celeb...

It may not be as catchy a song, and unfortunately David Bowie isn't here to write it, but this weeks burning question. Is there life on Venus? There was a whole load of new stuff going on once again this week, so we hope you enjoy our round up. If anyone has any comments then please get in touch, and also let us know your favourite space documentaries. Life on Venus: https://www.nature.com/article...

Followi the sad news that Gerald Carr passed away shortly after his 88th birthday on 26th August, we decided that we would take a look at his life and the mission he commanded: Skylab 4. We were fortunate to hear from one of his crew mates on that mission Dr. Ed Gibson. Skylab 4 Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nnB1yQ4zylY David Shayler's "Around The World In 84 Days" Book: https://www.amazo...

STP 1 - The podcast has launched. In our first episode, our co-hosts introduce themselves and look back upon the year 2020 so far and pick out their highlights. What was their favourite space flight event? ESA's solar flare? Space X Crew Demo? The launch of Perseverance? Please share with us your highlights. With all the usual events and gatherings cancelled this year, the world has gone online. E...

Space historian Emily Carney has teamed up with space flight nerd Dave Giles for Space and Things, a podcast devoted to the exploration of space. Each week they'll be keeping up to date with what is happening in the space flight world as well as looking back at some of the key moments and figures involved with the evolution of space flight.  Subscribe and follow on your favourite podcast plat...