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The Art Bell ArchiveSeptember 16, 2006: Space Solar Energy & Launch Systems - John C. MankinsJohn C. Mankins, NASA engineer with 25 years of experience including a decade at JPL, discusses revolutionary space-based solar energy systems and advanced launch technologies that could transform humanity's relationship with energy production. Mankins advocates for moving beyond nuclear-powered spacecraft to embrace solar energy solutions for long-duration space missions and planetary exploration. The conversation explores the technical challenges and economic opportunities associated with collecting solar energy in space and transmitting it to Earth via microwave beams or other wireless technologies. Mankins discusses innovative launch system designs that could dramatically reduce the cost of reaching orbit while increasing payload capacity and mission...
2026-01-192h 38
I heArt Bell2006-09-16 - John C. Mankins - Space Solar Energy & Launch SystemsArt Bell - John C. Mankins - Space Solar Energy & Launch Systems
2025-10-252h 38
The Fan Golf Show7-5-2025 Going Low FULL SHOW-Chris Mueller and Craig Mankins each played yesterday on the holiday. Mullsy learns what the golf term "SWAT" is (where it means 'single without a time') ... Also, have you ever had an albatross?
-The guys recap the Rocket Classic and Aldrich Potgieter's victory, before they discuss the John Deere Classic, happening as we speak.
-Predictions for The Open this month!
2025-07-0544 min
Tech Command InvestingBeaming the Sun: Space-Based Solar for Net Zero, National Power, and Strategic EdgeSpace-based solar power is no longer science fiction—it’s happening now. And the implications for defence, energy resilience, and global power dynamics are enormous.As the race for energy dominance intensifies, traditional terrestrial infrastructure may not be enough to meet the strategic demands of tomorrow’s military and industrial systems. That’s where Space Solar comes in—pioneering new frontiers in how we harvest and beam energy from orbit.In this episode of Tech Command Investing, we sit down with Sam Adlen, CEO of Space Solar, to explore how this c...
2025-05-2138 min
Casual SpaceCasual Space Podcast SUMMER Series: Summaries (Summer-ease): Staying CuriousWelcome to the first episode in our new series, "Summaries" (Summer-ease) where host Beth Mund provides a shortened, easy- going, "summary" for your listening enjoyment. Every week, you'll find themes within space exploration of course, and related topics. Guests will occasionally stop by, and we'll keep the conversation light and non-technical (we always do). Like a cool and refreshing iced tea, these mini masterclass conversations are deliciously served to include the perfect mix of entertainment and education with a splash of cosmic fun! So, listen in & relax! Let us do all the heavy lifting and brin...
2024-05-2514 minCasual SpaceSpace Solar Power with Author and Physicist John MankinsOur future in space is going to be radically different with the implementation of space solar power. According to John Mankins, space solar power is an energy application that's going to happen in the coming decade(s); the only question is, who will build it? John Mankins has made his case. It's a case for space solar power. John's more than qualified to make this case, too. He's a leading international expert in the field of space solar power, the author of the book, "The Case for Space Solar Power," and John worked at NASA for 25 years...
2024-02-2339 min
Space and ThingsSTP180 - Can Space Based Solar Power Save The Planet - with John MankinsA recent NASA report wasn't too encouraging about the use of space based solar power to help solve the planets energy problems, but we think there might be more to it than the report suggests so we speak to an expert on the subject John Mankins, who has been working on this since the 1990s.100 Patreons By Show 200: https://www.patreon.com/SpaceandthingsJohn Mankins: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-mankins-a89a7130/ NASA’s Space-Based Solar Power Report: https://www.nasa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/otps-sbsp-report-final-tagged-approved-1-8-24-tag...
2024-02-0851 min
The DownLink PodcastSPACE TECH: Is NASA Surrendering The Promise of Space-Based Solar Power to China, ESA, And Japan?SPACE TECH: Is NASA Surrendering The Promise of Space-Based Solar Power to China, ESA, Britain And Japan?
Jeers and scorn greeted NASA’s “Space-Based Solar Power” report, which if taken at face value, experts argue, could strategically disadvantage U.S. efforts to deliver cheap renewable energy, while competitors in the sector move forward. While the document confirms that Space-Based Solar Power is technologically attainable and would deliver electricity at a fraction of the cost to consumers, this episode’s guests say NASA’s assumptions are wildly out of date, do not take into account the current state of space technology, and ignore...
2024-01-1358 min
Banking on Digital Growth317) Exploring Growth Opportunities in Small Business and Community Bank CollaborationSmall business owners are frustrated. These courageous entrepreneurs contribute to nearly half of our economy, but large lenders have all but disregarded the needs of these niche consumers.
That’s why John Janclaes, President of Nymbus CUSO, says it’s time for credit unions to step up and partner with SMB owners to help them get their jobs done.
In this episode of our Heart of Growth series, John brings the passion as the former contractor explains how community financial brands can guide entrepreneurs on a pathway to care.
Join us as...
2023-07-2430 min
The Space Policy ShowE101- Space Based Solar Power: Why Now?There are many existing terrestrial sources for renewable energy including hydroelectric, geothermal, solar and wind. But Space Based Solar Power (SBSP) promises to harness unlimited sunlight from space. In this episode, Karen Jones (Space Economist and Policy Analyst, Center for Space Policy & Strategy) talks to Martin Soltau (co-Chair of the United Kingdom’s Space Energy Initiative) and John Mankins (Chair of the International Astronautical Federation’s Committee on Space Solar Power, author “The Case for Space Based Solar Power”). They discuss the international community’s planned projects, a possible SBSP “race”, investment challenges, and what to expect over time. To get up to s...
2022-09-1650 min
The DownLink PodcastSpace-Based Solar Power - ESA Is Primed To Do More Than Admire The ProblemThe European Space Agency’s Director General Josef Aschbacher this week announced on LinkedIn that the agency will “propose a Space-Based Solar Power preparatory programme to Member States called #SOLARIS.” That means Europe is getting primed to move forward with its own proprietary SBSP program, independently. Put another way, this is not going to be another exercise in admiring the problem. Laura Winter speaks with Sanjay Vijendran, ESA’s Mars Exploration Strategy Team Leader and Future Mars Studies (MarsX Team) Coordinator, and the lead for the agency’s Space-Based Solar Power efforts; John Mankins, a former NASA physicist, now President of Artemis...
2022-08-2239 min
Canada In SpaceSpace Based Solar PowerThis weeks podcast special guest is John Mankins, formerly with NASA and now running a consultancy, ARTEMIS Innovation Management Solutions, LLC. John also works with an Australian startup, more on that later, and works with various other space organizations.John also happens to be one of the foremost experts and advocates for Space Based Solar Power, our topic today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-01-0452 min
Break It Down ShowBill Mankins - Trapped in AfghanistanBill Mankins - Trapped in Afghanistan - Bill has visited the show several times. Each time delivering incredible insight into Afghanistan. As the US and her coalition partners work to extract their citizens and Afghans, we must not lose sight of what it takes to succeed in overseas operations...and how quickly failed policy decisions can unravel any hope for success. Afghanistan experts Bill Mankins and Pete A Turner discuss elements of the latest phase of operations in Afghanistan. Currently, there are still an unknown number of Americans, visa-holding Afghans and people US coalition partners are desperate to get out...
2021-11-291h 19
Space Café Podcast - Navigating Our Interplanetary AmbitionsJohn Mankins – Energy from orbit, new ways of propulsion and Star Trek type spaceshipsSpaceWatch.Global is pleased to present the 34th episode in our podcast series The Space Cafe Podcast: John Mankins – Energy from orbit, new ways of propulsion and Star Trek type spaceshipsEpisode 034 features a special guest John Mankins.John Mankins has been with NASA and JPL for most of his professional life, working on projects that most of us would look for in the science fiction department: famously, John published a paper on the maturity of future technologies. So he has a pretty good sense of what to expect in the fo...
2021-08-1750 min
Space Strategy7. John Mankins: 2045: Moon Bases, Power Satellites, Reusable Transporation System, a Multi-trillion Dollar Space Economy & Space DiplomacyIn this episode, Senior Fellow Peter Garretson interviews John Mankins. They discuss John's ambitious prediction for 2045, and what steps the United States must take to keep pace with global competition--both technically and diplomatically. John explains the value of the Moon, the possibility and desirability of Space-Based Solar Power satellites, the proliferation of reusable space transportation, and emerging roles for the Space Force. John outlines the state of international competition and potential Space Policy Directives to keep the US on track.
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2021-05-051h 41
AIAA Los Angeles Section Podcast (2021 March 27) The 3rd International AIAA LA-LV Space Architecture Gathering - PresentationsRSVP and Information: https://conta.cc/3e0r1BhYouTube AIAA LA-LV Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCJrx_vB7oxnU6T1yinEapgVideo on YouTube:Part 1: Presentations: https://youtu.be/GfrLlGE8uIEPart 2: Panel Discussion: https://youtu.be/Kall6qBNz8wShared Files or links:https://engage.aiaa.org/losangeles-lasvegas/viewdocument/march-27-2021-the-3rd-internatiohttps://www.aiaa-lalv.org/march-27-2021-the-3rd-international-aiaa-la-lv-space-architecture-gathering/-----------------------00:00:00 Dan Dumbacher (AIAA Executive Director) (Welcome)00:06:15 Prof. Madhu Thangavelu (Introduction)00:18:20 Prof. Sandra...
2021-04-185h 51
Mika Tienhaara's See Beyond ShowS1E5 "Sometimes it's OK to fail". From Subsea to Space, but mostly about People. Guest John Saiz.Host Mika Tienhaara. Guest John Saiz, Innovation 360 Group and Institute for Manufacturing, University of Cambridge.Wow, it was fantastic to talk to John again. A lot of fun, but a lot of good points learning about technology development and much beyond. Leadership, competence and culture pays a huge role in how successful you are.John during his time at NASA got to use the Technology Readiness Level from the 90’s and this has had a widespread use also in heavy-asset industries like Oil & Gas. But is this sufficient, what are the limitations? Don’t ju...
2021-03-2432 min
Age of Infinite: A Project Moon Hut SeriesPowering Space w/ John Mankins #5In This Episode
Join us as David Goldsmith welcomes John Mankins, president of Mankins Space Technology and former chief technologist at NASA, to discuss the critical topic of powering space. In this enlightening conversation, John shares groundbreaking insights on energy sources for space exploration and settlement, emphasizing the importance of solar and nuclear energy. He illustrates the challenges of energy costs in space, revealing that power on Mars can be up to 10,000 times more expensive than on Earth. The discussion takes unexpected turns as John explores the potential of modular solar power systems and wireless energy transmission...
2018-12-301h 02
Listen Up, Read With Ease With Full Audiobook | Business, Career SkillsMarchApril 2017 by Harvard Business Review | AudiobookListen to full audiobooks for free on :https://hotaudiobook.com/freeTitle: MarchApril 2017Author: Harvard Business ReviewNarrator: Todd MundtFormat: HighlightsLength: 2 hrs and 17 minsLanguage: EnglishRelease date: 03-10-17Publisher: Harvard Business SchoolGenres: Business, Career SkillsSummary:In this issue:IDEA WATCH"Do Search Ads Really Work?" by the Editors of Harvard Business Review.FEATURE ARTICLES"Strategy in the Age of Superabundant Capital" by Michael Mankins, Karen Harris, and David Harding."Bursting the CEO Bubble" by Hal...
2017-03-102h 17
Question of the Week, from the Naked ScientistsCan we use solar panels in space?Could we get solar power from space and if so, how would we be able to transmit this energy back to Earth and use it? We spoke to John C. Mankins from Artemis Innovation Management Solutions to find out... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
2014-09-0103 min