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Nexus AuroraDerek Harris of Skyrora - Green Propellant and Starting a Space Business.On this episode Phil chats with Derek Harris, the business operations manager of Skyrora. Topics include starting a business in the space industry and green propellants.
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2023-07-101h 08Nexus AuroraThe Mars Society - Interview with James BurkeIn this episode Phil chats with James Burke from The Mars Society. The cover a range of topics but focus on the recent Mars Analogue mission which James took part in.
You can learn more about The Mars Society at www.MarsSociety.org
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2023-06-161h 47Nexus AuroraAntarctica - Learning from harsh environments on EarthIn this episode we discuss the potential for colonising Antarctica. Can we learn valuable lessons to take with us to space? What would life look like in such a hostile environment? Could we use the ice-pick of human ingenuity to tunnel beneath the frigid surface and discover the greatest resource of all; the spirit of adventure?! There is only one way to find out.
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2023-01-091h 30Nexus AuroraThe Venus ProjectIn this episode we discuss The Venus Project; a futuristic utopia which has nothing to do with the planet Venus. We talk about circular cities, AI, and a world without money to see if we can learn anything of use from this idealistic vision of the future.
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2022-12-151h 47Nexus AuroraExploring Jupiter - Can we collect a sample from the Galilean moons?In this episode we ponder the question "Is it possible to collect a sample from Jupiter?" No, no it isn't. But Jupiter's 4 Galilean moons are some of the most promising possible locations for finding life in our solar system and come without the barrier of intense, lander-crushing gravity. What would it take to return a sample from these moons or possibly even send a manned mission?
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2022-11-241h 39Nexus AuroraSpace Industry Discussion with Cameron from NAOn this episode Phil is joined by propulsion engineer and fellow Nexus Aurora member, Cameron. This wide ranging discussion covers projects at Nexus Aurora and the industry as a whole.
If you'd like to chat with Cameron, Phil or anyone else from NA you can do so at NexusAurora.org/Discord
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2022-11-102h 33Nexus AuroraUFOsJoin us for a spooky Halloween episode as we discuss UFOs and the possibility of alien life visiting earth. What does our current understanding of physics have to say about visitors from another world, and what would it take for us to flip the tables on these aliens and build our own UFOs?
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2022-10-272h 06Nexus AuroraExploring the inner planets - sample returns pt.1Despite decades of robotic exploration we have yet to recover samples from anywhere in the solar system apart from Earth's moon. Why is it so difficult? Can we recover more diverse samples with current technology and what do we stand to gain from the exploration?
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2022-10-132h 27Nexus AuroraPower Storage on MarsNow that we've settled on the best methods for power generation (see last episode) we need to figure out how to store that power. Do the solutions for Earth also work on Mars or do we need to think outside the sphere?
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2022-09-011h 57Nexus AuroraHow do you generate power on Mars?If you want to build a Martian colony you're going to need power, and lots of it. Do we have the technology to solve this problem or is our colony doomed to failure? We have 3 and a half answers for you in part 1 of our conversation on powering Mars.
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2022-08-181h 57Nexus AuroraAesthetics pt.2 - Fixing our aesthetic problem.Please send your questions to Podcast@NexusAurora.org if you would like them answered on the show.
How can we make our vision of colonising space more appealing for the next generation of astronauts and explorers?
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2022-08-042h 01Nexus AuroraTalking Aesthetics. How important is the look and feel of our technology?Our potential future astronauts need inspiration as much as they need technical solutions, but are our current visions of a multi-planetary civilisation working against us? Just how important are the look and feel of our technologies in both real life and science fiction?
If you have a question about this episode or any other space-related topic please get in touch via Podcast@NexusAurora.org and we'll feature your question on the show.
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2022-07-211h 29Nexus AuroraThe First Problem For A Mars Colony pt.2In this episode we continue our discussion on water, this time focusing on its role in manufacturing.
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Nexus AuroraThe First Problem for a Mars Colony pt.1If we're going to set up a Mars Colony what is the first problem that needs to be solved and how do we go about doing it?
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Nexus AuroraDeep Space Exploration pt.2In this episode we continue our deep dive into interstellar travel. It's the Sci-fi future that many of us dream of but is it practical or even possible?
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2022-06-091h 40Nexus AuroraDeep Space Exploration pt.1In this episode we take a deep dive into interstellar travel. It's the Sci-fi future that many of us dream of but is it practical or even possible?
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2022-05-261h 35Nexus AuroraSpace JunkOn this episode we are talking about space junk. What is the current situation and how big of a problem could it cause? Does it really matter if you get hit by a fleck of paint? It turns out, yes, it matters a lot. Luckily, there are some solutions so we discuss their strengths and weaknesses.
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2022-05-121h 27Nexus AuroraDoes Mars Have a Funding Problem?In the context of space colonisation, most people are concerned with cheap and efficient means of transporting material at scale from Earth to Mars - what about the massive economic opportunities of transporting finished products from Mars to Earth? This week your cohosts Phil and Chris will be discussing novel orbital solutions and propulsion innovations required to build an export business for a growing Mars colony.
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2022-04-261h 55Nexus AuroraAgriculture in SpaceOn today's episode we have guests. We're joined by two members of Arrakis Terrarium Project who are developing a system for cultivating agricultural goods in space, and Sam from the FARMM Project which aims to automate the tending of plants and other agricultural tasks.
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2022-04-141h 44Nexus AuroraIndustry in SpaceOn this episode we'll be pondering how to lay the foundations for industry on a desert island and how well these ideas translate to space. What are our immediate needs? What are the fundamental resources we need access to? What are the unique opportunities of industry in space? If we're going to not just survive but thrive we'll need to answer these questions and many more.
2022-03-292h 17Nexus AuroraHealth in SpaceOn this episode we look at the alleged health concerns relating to space travel. If we're going to colonise the solar system we'll need to understand which of these issues are real concerns, and what can be done about them.
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2022-03-151h 43Nexus AuroraColonising the inner solar system.We're pulled towards space, but where exactly? In this episode we summarise the strengths and weaknesses of each major colonisation option in the inner solar system: Venus, The Moon, The Near Earth Asteroids and, of course, Mars.
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Freedom of Form FoundationFFF Podcast Episode 13: Space For LearningIt's time for another podcast episode, this is our 13th. Featuring Tyler L. Jaynes from the Humanity & Beyond podcast, along with our very own Ondrik Birb and Serathin. Continuing the 'space' theme from our 12th episode, we look at how space travel and education will fit together, and how freedom of form will help make that experience more useful. This time, our host Athamanatha Kitsune has a strange case of Unknown-Cause Microphone Echo. It's not easy to remove with our editing tools, feel free to suggest how it can be done on a minimal budget in the comments.
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Freedom of Form FoundationFFF Podcast Episode 12: Space: the Final FrontierThis episode of the Freedom of Form Foundation Podcast is brought to you by science fiction, which has the ability to increasingly transform into science fact over time; and by science facts, which are fiction no more.This episode looks into the depths of space and how freedom of form might just save the very existence of intelligent Terran life...Your crew for this voyage are the tea-drinking captain Athamanatha Kitsune, engineer Aleksia Vridos, mysterious multidimensional barkeeper/passenger Alynna Trypnotk, lieutenant Cammy and ensign Ondrik Birb. Links for your enjoyment (no...
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