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Roid Rage

AstroForge
Asteroid Mining
Astroforge
Spacecraft Design
NASA
Odin
Ground Stations
Deep Space 2
Deep Space Missions
Spacex
Deep Space
Spacecraft
Solar Panels
Spacecraft Communications
Astrophysics
Mission Modes
Vestri
Aerospace Engineering
Astronomy
Satellite Communication
Vestri Mission

Space culture, asteroid mining, and irreverent banter. Hosted by AstroForge's Matt (CEO), Jack (Head of Media), and Chap (Chief of Operations). Buckle up, you're in for a ride.

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Chap, now COO, joins Jack to pull back the curtain on what happens when a 30-person startup becomes a 65-person startup and things stop fitting in people's heads. How much process is just enough, what breaks when you grow, and why the best ops people... more

Jack is joined by Eric Foster, Senior Mechanical Engineer at AstroForge, and Chris Hearn, Head of Avionics to discuss the design and function of DeepSpace-2's avionics boxes, what it's like working in legacy space vs "new space", and how they felt se... more

Jack, Matt, and Chap (Chief of Mining now-turned Chief Operations Officer) dig into the mining stock crash; why gold tanked when it should've surged, what tools producers actually have to survive price swings, and why none of them fix the real proble... more

Sasha, AstroForge's Principal Mechanical Engineer, spent 29 years at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) working on some of the most ambitious missions ever built. He joins Jack and Matt to talk about why he left, what surprised him (and what didn't)... more

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Recent Guests

Alexander Ermenko
Principal mechanical engineer (often referred to as principal structures engineer)
AstroForge (formerly JPL)
Episode: 29 Years and a Two Week Break
Yuri Hidayatov
Industry expert on xenon and rare gases
Astroforge
Episode: We're Flying a Gas Tank
Andy Ryan
Payload Scientist with experience on the Osiris-Rex asteroid sample return mission
Episode: It’s Always A Spectrometer
Brent Barbee
Lead Planetary Defense Applications Scientist
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
Episode: Reconnoiter And Respond (ft. Brent Barbee, Lead Planetary Defense Applications Scientist + Adrienne Rudolph, Graduate Researcher at UMD)
Adrienne Rudolph
Graduate Researcher at University of Maryland
University of Maryland
Episode: Reconnoiter And Respond (ft. Brent Barbee, Lead Planetary Defense Applications Scientist + Adrienne Rudolph, Graduate Researcher at UMD)
Hans Königsmann
Former VP of Build and Flight Reliability at SpaceX, with extensive experience in rocket development and reliability engineering.
SpaceX
Episode: Hans-on Reliability (ft. Hans Köenigsmann, former VP at SpaceX)
Dr. Cristina Thomas
Associate Professor at Northern Arizona University, specializing in Astronomy and Planetary Science
Northern Arizona University
Episode: Our Type? M-Types (ft. Dr. Cristina Thomas)
Al Conrad
Expert in ground-based telescope astronomy and asteroid observation
Large Binocular Telescope Observatory
Episode: Through The Looking Scope (ft. Al Conrad, Large Binocular Telescope Observatory)
Demyan Lantuk
PhD in orbital mechanics with expertise in spacecraft trajectory optimization
AstroForge
Episode: Within the Envelope

Hosts

Jack Beyer
Head of Media, Host of Roid Rage
Matt
CEO at AstroForge, Host of Roid Rage
Robyn
COO at AstroForge, Host of Roid Rage
Chap
Chief of Staff at AstroForge, Host of Roid Rage

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 80 ratings
  • Funny educational

    Someone gave three stars for Matt swearing. I love it. Matt makes me laugh. I can’t tell you enough how valuable your shows are for a someone trying to learn spacecraft and industry. Thank you!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JoyMochiG
    United States6 months ago
  • Just the niche show I was looking for!

    I am impressed by both the content and frequency that AstroForge is updating these podcasts. Keep it up

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    J Messer
    United States10 months ago
  • Not for young ears

    Good content except for the fact that one of the speakers feels the need to drop f-bombs throughout, and completely unwarranted.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    4sd..o
    United Statesa year ago
  • So Funny!

    So - the way everyone teases each other out of respect and admiration is really uplifting as they take you on very relatable journey through applying their lessons to you work. At first you think it’s about asteroid mining - and yah - it is… but it’s transformative at a higher level. They get lawyers to open up while helping their team consider nuances of trade-offs. It’s how work should be. As a mid career designer studying aerospace engineering - it gives me a North Star. Great job - Micah

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Quantumsail
    United Statesa year ago
  • Details, sarcasm and great thoughts

    My favorite space podcast - and I listen to a lot. This one has all you wish: You get both details and the wider picture delivered by a bubbly and at times sarcastic cast. The ideas can be applied outside the world of asteroid mining as well. In fact, some of them will get you thinking: When they are relevant in the microcosm of this startup - shouldn’t they be applied outside as well?! A great podcast - definitely recommended! Try it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bei München
    Germanya year ago

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Listeners appreciate the mix of education and humor, emphasizing that it makes complex topics accessible and enjoyable.
Feedback indicates that while some find the humor adds to the enjoyment, others have noted a few unfiltered comments, which may not be suitable for younger audiences.
The irreverent banter among hosts is received positively, enhancing the overall experience of the podcast.

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#206
New Zealand/Science

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

We're Flying a Gas Tank
Q: What does a kilogram of xenon cost these days?
Prices are volatile and negotiated through supply chains rather than transparent markets; historically there have been peaks around 100 dollars per liter during crises, but typical modern pricing is much lower and depends on contracts and purity requirements.
We're Flying a Gas Tank
Q: Robyn, how much xenon do we actually need on Deep Space 2?
The mission aims to carry around 65-70 kilograms of xenon, a substantial amount that underscores the gas's importance for propulsion while highlighting how costly and heavy it is to transport on deep-space missions.
We're Flying a Gas Tank
Q: Where does xenon come from?
Xenon is not produced on demand; it's largely a byproduct of large air separation units associated with steel production. The gas is separated from the air, purified through distillation and cryogenic processes, and then traded largely through long-term contracts rather than open markets.
We Built Our Own Chamber
Q: Why did you build an in-house anechoic chamber?
To enable high-intensity, repetitive testing without the logistical burden of traveling to a remote facility, thereby increasing testing cadence and reducing risk to expensive hardware.
We Built Our Own Chamber
Q: What challenges did you encounter during the test?
Challenges included crosstalk between transmit and receive paths, pin-mapping mismatches between software and hardware, and harness length issues that limited how centered the test setup could be; all of which underscored the importance of comprehensive testing.

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2. Yuri Hidayatov
3. Andy Ryan
4. Brent Barbee
5. Adrienne Rudolph
6. Hans Königsmann
7. Dr. Cristina Thomas
8. Al Conrad

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