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The Space Show by Dr. David Livingston

Dr. David M. Livingston
Spacex
NASA
K2-18b
Space Exploration
Radio Astronomy
James Webb Space Telescope
New Horizons
Cybersecurity In Aerospace
Mars Exploration
Soviet Space Program
Space Economy
Human Space Settlement
Moon Colonization
Spaceomics
Space Tourism
Human Spaceflight Medicine
Cultural Resistance
Artificial Gravity
Methane
Carbon Dioxide

The Space Show® focuses on timely and important issues influencing the development of outer-space commerce and space tourism, as well as other related subjects of interest to us all. doctorspace.substack.com

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Latest Episodes

The Space Show Presents Arkisys CEO DAVE BARNHART Sunday, 11-2-25

David Barnhart (Dave), CEO of Arkisys and research professor at USC, discussed the company’s progress in space operations and their unique business platform called “The Port” in Los A... more

Doug Messier was our Hotel Mars guest to discuss the challenges and the struggles concerning NASA getting back to the Moon before China even gets to the Moon. and the Moon Race Douglas Messier both responded to questions by John and David and he disc... more

Bill Gowan, Tuesday, 10-28-25

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The main focus of the discussion was Bill’s experience participating in The Planetary Society’s advocacy efforts on Capitol Hill, where he and other volunteers met with congressional representatives to a... more

Dr. Arun Sharma Monday 10-27-25 Space Show

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Our program focused on the establishment and operations of Cedars-Sinai’s new Space Medicine Research Center, including its research programs, educational components, and institutional suppo... more

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Recent Guests

David Barnhart
CEO and co-founder of Arkisys, Inc., and research professor in Astronautical Engineering at USC.
Arkisys, Inc.
Episode: David Barnhart, CEO of Arkisys, Inc., talks about their projects including ASTROBEE, an inside the ISS free flyer, The Port and more. A must see & hear for amazing technology!
Douglas Messier
Space expert and journalist
Episode: Hotel Mars feature Doug Messier on the challenges of beating China to the Moon, stress in NASA, human lunar lander delays with SpaceX and much more. Doug breaks it all down for us.
Bill Gowan
Electrical engineer with extensive experience in systems engineering and project management
Episode: Bill Gowan takes The Space Show audience to an advocacy effort with Congress! Don't miss it!
Dr. Arun Sharma
Assistant Professor at Cedars Sinai Medical Center focusing on regenerative medicine and space research.
Cedars Sinai Medical Center
Episode: Dr. Arun Sharma, Cedars Sinai cardiac researcher with ISS & space research for cardiac tissue and more.
Ryan Watson
Listener participating in the open discussion
Episode: The Space Show Open Lines Discussion
Jack Kingdon
Final year undergraduate physics student at UCSB, works in atomic physics lab
University of California, Santa Barbara
Episode: Jack Kingdon explains how Starship can do a 3 month trip to Mars. Don't miss it!
John Hunt
Retired engineer and physics advisor with experience in the military aerospace sector.
Lockheed Martin
Episode: John Hunt talks nuclear weapons development, transitioning to space plus additional technologies.
Dr. Joel Leja
Assistant Professor of Astrophysics at Penn State University
Penn State University
Episode: John Batchelor Hotel Mars Show with Dr. Joel Leja on the brand new "Black Hole Star" theory of the early universe formation.
Richard Easton
Son of Vanguard 1 designer, involved in discussions around Vanguard 1.
None mentioned
Episode: Matt Bille & Rachel Tillman Tuesday, 9-30-25

Hosts

David Livingston
Dr. Space and host of a space-focused platform, known for insightful interviews with industry experts.
John Batchelor
A seasoned commentator known for engaging discussions about space and related technologies.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 138 ratings
  • Best line up of guests in 2023.

    Excellent interviews. Keep up the good work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Planodan
    United States3 years ago
  • Dedicated to bringing space to the people

    David brings space tech , insights and issues in a manner that the average joe (me) can understand, appreciate and get excited by

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jonathan Downunder
    Australia3 years ago
  • SPACE THE NEXT FRONTIER

    More BOB ZIMMERMAN - he’s great

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    10903
    United States4 years ago
  • Real Space

    Dr. David Livingston interviews the most interesting, innovative, and influential people involved in the rapidly evolving world of space exploration, tourism, and commercial ventures. His connections in the space development field are without equal. He keeps you up to date with emerging technologies and sorts fact from fiction with a rare interview style informed by a deep understanding of business and long experience inside the space advocacy community. Skeptical? Look through 20 years and coun... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SquietPaw
    United States4 years ago
  • Review

    One of the longest running podcasts of its kind, the Space Show provides an eclectic overview of what’s happening in and around space. It’s host is a seasoned commentator with an impressive line up of guests each week. My only wish would be for a co-host to share the spotlight and workload.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Chris.Scott
    Canada5 years ago

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The podcast features interesting guests that offer unique insights into the field of space exploration.
Listeners appreciate the blend of expert opinions and real discussions on emerging technologies.
Overall, many find the podcast to be an invaluable resource for understanding contemporary space advancements.
Some reviews highlight issues with the audio quality that can detract from the listening experience.

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#174
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#196
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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

David Barnhart, CEO of Arkisys, Inc., talks about their projects including ASTROBEE, an inside the ISS free flyer, The Port and more. A must see & hear for amazing technology!
Q: What do you think your market looks like when you begin taking it out to the customers?
Today, the domain of space servicing, everybody's really excited about it, and everybody's talking about it, and Europe is putting a bunch of effort and money into it.
David Barnhart, CEO of Arkisys, Inc., talks about their projects including ASTROBEE, an inside the ISS free flyer, The Port and more. A must see & hear for amazing technology!
Q: Are you getting profits from it? Are you getting cash flow from it?
We're finally getting things set up, but the expectation is that we will have customers signed up to begin operations in January of next year.
Hotel Mars feature Doug Messier on the challenges of beating China to the Moon, stress in NASA, human lunar lander delays with SpaceX and much more. Doug breaks it all down for us.
Q: Have you heard these stories about resurrecting the Apollo lunar landers?
I have not. It's certainly an interesting idea.
Hotel Mars feature Doug Messier on the challenges of beating China to the Moon, stress in NASA, human lunar lander delays with SpaceX and much more. Doug breaks it all down for us.
Q: Doug, do you know if moving to the Department of Transportation requires Congress?
It's not clear. I think Congress would have to make a decision on that.
Hotel Mars Presents Rick Fisher on the new U.S. vs. China Moon Race!
Q: Is there any chance the Chinese could get to the moon while Trump is still president?
Fisher acknowledges that the Chinese could strategically time their moon landing to coincide with Trump's presidency, as a way to challenge the U.S.

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This podcast tackles a diverse range of timely topics surrounding space exploration, commerce, and technology. Listeners can expect in-depth discussions on subjects such as the future of space tourism, advancements in space infrastructure, and the geopolitical challenges affecting international space policy. With guests ranging from space industry leaders to experts in related fields, the program aims to demystify complex issues and encourage public engagement in the space sector. Notably, the podcast fosters a collaborative environment where both listeners and experts can share insights and queries, elevating the collective understanding of space-related topics.

Unique elements include the opportunity for listeners to participate in discu... more

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3. Bill Gowan
4. Dr. Arun Sharma
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6. Jack Kingdon
7. John Hunt
8. Dr. Joel Leja

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