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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
Soviet Space Program
Mars Exploration
Space Economy
Human Space Settlement
Moon Colonization
Human Spaceflight Medicine
Spaceomics
Space Tourism
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 Steve Wolfe, Tyler Bender, & The Beyond Earth Institute, Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026

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This Space Show program focused on promoting the upcoming Beyond Earth Symposium, scheduled for February 24-25 in Washington, D.C... more

The Space Show Presents Dr. Scott Solomon, Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026

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The Space Show program focused on Dr. Scott Solomon’s new book “Becoming Martian,” which explores the biological and evolutionary challenges of human space settlement, p... more

The Space Show Present Dr. Greg Autry, Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026

Quick Summary: The group explored various aspects of the Artemis program, including its challenges, timeline concerns, and comparison with China’s space efforts, while discussing the impor... more

The Space Show Presents Mark Whittington, Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026

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Our program began with followed by conversations about the Artemis II mission and space technology advancements. The group explored various aspects of space exploration, ... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Paul Jaffe
Returning guest with extensive experience in space solar power from the NRL and DARPA.
Overview Energy
Episode: We welcome Marc Berte, CEO, and Dr. Paul Jaffe of Overview Energy regarding innovative space solar power for Earth.
Marc Berte
CEO and founder of Overview Energy, which is focused on building space energy for delivery to Earth.
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Episode: We welcome Marc Berte, CEO, and Dr. Paul Jaffe of Overview Energy regarding innovative space solar power for Earth.
Eric Berger
Guide on rocket matters and space reporter
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Episode: The Space Show Hotel Mars with Eric Berger
Sarah Scoles
Colorado-based science and space journalist, contributes to Scientific American and other major publications.
Episode: The Space Show Presents Space/Science Journalist Sarah Scoles
Dr. Paul Kalas
Astronomer at the University of California, Berkeley
University of California, Berkeley
Episode: Hotel Mars presents Dr. Paul Kalas re the Fomalhaut Star System with multiple collisions.
Antonino del Popolo
Astrophysicist and author of 'Extraterrestrial Life: We Are Not Alone'
Author, University of Bologna
Episode: The Space Show presents Dr. Antonino del Popolo to discuss his new book, "Extraterrestrial Life: We Are Not Alone."
Douglas Messier
Space expert and operator of a sub-stack page focused on space topics
Episode: Hotel Mars with Doug Messier on global 2025 launch statistics.
Devesh Nandal
Post-doctoral researcher at the Center for Astrophysics at Harvard and Smithsonian
Center for Astrophysics at Harvard and Smithsonian
Episode: Hotel Mars presents Dr. Devesh Nandal on his "Little Red Dot" Mystery of the Cosmos research
Guy Schumann
Founder and CEO of RSS-Hydro
RSS-Hydro
Episode: GUY SCHUMANN of RSS-Hydro in Luxembourg shares how to handle disasters from space!

Host

David Livingston
Host known for his long-standing involvement in space advocacy and education, bringing expert guests to discuss various topics in the aerospace industry.

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 140 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

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners value the historical context provided regarding NASA and its evolution, often reflecting on the show's educational aspects.
The show successfully translates complex space topics into relatable information for the general public.
Audience feedback emphasizes the importance of sound quality and the occasional length of promotional content at the show's start.
Listeners appreciate the wide range of highly knowledgeable guests and in-depth discussions on space exploration.

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Talking Points

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The Space Show Hotel Mars with Eric Berger
Q: What's different in the technology for the new orbiting satellite compared to one from 20 years ago?
The focus is on having a young spacecraft that can survive for more than five years, rather than shifting technologies.
The Space Show Hotel Mars with Eric Berger
Q: Is the satellite, the orbiting satellite, under construction yet? And they just need transportation? What kind of timelines for doing this do we think that we're facing?
NASA has yet to set the requirements for the spacecraft which delays the timeline and decision making.
Hotel Mars presents Dr. Paul Kalas re the Fomalhaut Star System with multiple collisions.
Q: What caused the initial core to start to form, to attract these planetesimals?
It's essentially gentle collisions between planetary smaller objects that lead to mass accumulation.
Hotel Mars presents Dr. Paul Kalas re the Fomalhaut Star System with multiple collisions.
Q: Is our solar system unique or is it common in the galaxy?
So far, we have not found an exact duplicate; that is why we study other planetary systems.
Hotel Mars presents Dr. Paul Kalas re the Fomalhaut Star System with multiple collisions.
Q: Have you given up on finding a planetary system around Fomalhaut?
We haven't given up; we think there is a planet that shapes the debris belt, but we haven't been able to detect it yet.

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5. Dr. Paul Kalas
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