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This Week in Space (Audio)A History of Tomorrow - A Conversation with Former NASA Chief Historian, Dr. Roger Launius
NASA's history is a long and fascinating story, and we decided we'd invite former NASA Chief Historian Dr. Roger Launius onto the show to tell us about how NASA tracks its history, the public's perceptions of spaceflight, and how our understanding of the past might inform our future in space. Also the Crew 11 return, Artemis II rollout, and MAVEN, phone home! Join us for this engaging conversation!
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NASA Completes First-Ever Medical Evacuation From the ISS
Artemis 2 Megarocket Rolls Out to the Launch Pad Amid Tight Schedule
NASA Attempts to Revive MAVEN Spacecraft Around Mars
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2026-01-1757 minThis Week in Space (Video)A History of Tomorrow - A Conversation with Former NASA Chief Historian, Dr. Roger Launius
NASA's history is a long and fascinating story, and we decided we'd invite former NASA Chief Historian Dr. Roger Launius onto the show to tell us about how NASA tracks its history, the public's perceptions of spaceflight, and how our understanding of the past might inform our future in space. Also the Crew 11 return, Artemis II rollout, and MAVEN, phone home! Join us for this engaging conversation!
Headlines:
NASA Completes First-Ever Medical Evacuation From the ISS
Artemis 2 Megarocket Rolls Out to the Launch Pad Amid Tight Schedule
NASA Attempts to Revive MAVEN Spacecraft Around Mars
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2026-01-1757 minAll TWiT.tv Shows (Audio)This Week in Space 193: A History of Tomorrow
NASA's history is a long and fascinating story, and we decided we'd invite former NASA Chief Historian Dr. Roger Launius onto the show to tell us about how NASA tracks its history, the public's perceptions of spaceflight, and how our understanding of the past might inform our future in space. Also the Crew 11 return, Artemis II rollout, and MAVEN, phone home! Join us for this engaging conversation!
Headlines:
NASA Completes First-Ever Medical Evacuation From the ISS
Artemis 2 Megarocket Rolls Out to the Launch Pad Amid Tight Schedule
NASA Attempts to Revive MAVEN Spacecraft Around Mars
...
2026-01-1757 minAll TWiT.tv Shows (Video)This Week in Space 193: A History of Tomorrow
NASA's history is a long and fascinating story, and we decided we'd invite former NASA Chief Historian Dr. Roger Launius onto the show to tell us about how NASA tracks its history, the public's perceptions of spaceflight, and how our understanding of the past might inform our future in space. Also the Crew 11 return, Artemis II rollout, and MAVEN, phone home! Join us for this engaging conversation!
Headlines:
NASA Completes First-Ever Medical Evacuation From the ISS
Artemis 2 Megarocket Rolls Out to the Launch Pad Amid Tight Schedule
NASA Attempts to Revive MAVEN Spacecraft Around Mars
...
2026-01-1757 min
The Space Show by Dr. David LivingstonDr. Roger Launius, former NASA Historian & author returns as our guest for his new book, "NACA TO NASA TO NOW" plus a look at NASA, space & the players since the beginning of our space program.Brief Summary: The program focused on a discussion with Roger Launius, a retired NASA historian, about his book covering NASA’s history from its origins as NACA to the present day. The conversation explored NASA’s relationship with commercial space industry, historical organizational changes, and the challenges of accessing NASA’s historical records and archives. The discussion also covered various technical and political aspects of space exploration, including decision-making processes, military roles in space, and the evolution of NASA’s approach to partnerships and innovation. Roger shared his thoughts on the future of space exploration, expressing uncertainty about the timeline...
2025-11-101h 35
The Space Show by Dr. David LivingstonDr. Mike Gruntman, USC Astronautics, talks about his new book, "Neil Armstrong at USC and on the Moon" plus rocket development engineering methodologies, returning to the Moon, Artemis and much more.Quick recap: The program began with a focus on Neil Armstrong’s academic background and connections to USC, including his completed coursework and potential master’s degree, as well as his compensation as a NASA civil servant. The discussion concluded with an examination of space engineering education and industry practices, including the balance between government oversight and contractor responsibility, and the challenges of returning to the moon and planning future space missions. We were joined by Marshall Martin, Phil Swan, John Hunt and Dr. Ajay Kothari.I hosted this Space Show program featuring Dr. Mike Gruntman, who disc...
2025-10-231h 41
Emma’s PearlsEpisode 39 Roger Launius Historian Joseph Smith IIIWe talk to Roger Launius American historian and author, a former chief historian of NASA. retired Associate Director for Collections and Curatorial Affairs for the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C.
2025-10-211h 01
Signature Books PodcastWriting Mormon History 2: Authors' Stories Behind Their WorksDive into the stories behind Mormonism’s best-known histories with Signature’s soon-to-be released anthology, Writing Mormon History 2. Authors and contributors Joe Geisner, Elisa Eastwood Pulido, Roger D. Launius, and Konden R. Smith Hansen join Signature editorial manager John Hatch for a lively discussion of their work behind their books that made Mormon history. Joseph W. Geisner is an independent researcher who has published in the Journal of Mormon History, Sunstone, John Whitmer Historical Journal, Irreantum, and elsewhere. With Lavina Fielding Anderson, he created the chronologies found in Confessions of a Mormon Historian: The Diaries of Leonard J. Ar...
2024-10-301h 00
Found Objects - a history podcast26: Were the moon landings fake? - history of the Apollo Moon landingsTo this day, 5% of Americans believe that the Apollo Moon landings were faked - that’s more than 16 million people. How did this theory start? And why, even in the face of overwhelming evidence, do some still believe it? This & the Flat Earth conspiracy theory will be discussed today on Found Objects history podcast. Listen wherever you stream podcasts!Follow us on Instagram:https://instagram.com/foundobjectspodcastSOURCES:“Apollo 11 Mission Overview.” NASA, NASA, 17 Apr. 2015, www.nasa.gov/history/apollo-11-mission-overview/#:~:text=Armstrong%20and%20Aldrin%20spent%2021,at%20124%2...
2024-09-1838 min
Off-Nominal164 - Middle Finger to Entropy (with Casey Dreier)Jake and Anthony are joined by Casey Dreier, Chief of Space Policy at The Planetary Society, to share the Good News about Human Spaceflight.TopicsOff-Nominal - YouTubeEpisode 164 - Middle Finger to Entropy (with Casey Dreier) - YouTubeThe Crusade to Reclaim Hubble - jakerobins.comSpace Policy Edition: Is Human Spaceflight a… | The Planetary SocietyEscaping Earth: Human Spaceflight as Religion (Roger D. Launius, Smithsonian Institution)Space Policy Edition: Real and Acceptable… | The Planetary SocietyFollow CaseyCasey Dreier | The Planetary SocietyThe Planetary SocietyFollow Off-NominalSubscribe to the show! - Off-NominalSupport the show, join...
2024-08-231h 04
SidewaysA New Frontier: 2. For All Humankind?Matthew Syed continues his four-part mini series exploring the ethics of space exploration, by returning to the origins of the space race, which saw America and the USSR battling for supremacy. He takes a hard look into the reasons why we go to space and whether it has really benefited all humankind. When Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landed on the moon in July 1969, humanity as a whole felt like we’d reached a new frontier. The two astronauts left a plaque behind them, at the bottom of their lunar module. It said “we came in peace for...
2024-07-1729 min
世界咖啡館用新聞學英文｜雙語教學花路米：Roswell, New Mexico: From UFOs to Alien Tourism. 新墨西哥州羅斯維爾：從幽浮到外星人觀光🌏Article🌏 Do you believe in aliens? Have little green men visited our small, blue planet? Your answer to those questions is probably "no, of course not!" But others might disagree. On June 14, 1947, W.W. Brazel and his son were driving through the desert near Roswell, New Mexico, where they saw a strange wreckage. A few weeks later Brazel returned to collect some pieces of it, which he took to Roswell's sheriff, George Wilcox. Neither man knew what the wreckage was, and so Wilcox reported it to the army. After seeing the wreckage for themselves, the army announced t...
2024-06-1705 min世界咖啡館用新聞學英文｜雙語教學花路米：Roswell, New Mexico: From UFOs to Alien Tourism. 新墨西哥州羅斯維爾：從幽浮到外星人觀光🌏Article🌏 Do you believe in aliens? Have little green men visited our small, blue planet? Your answer to those questions is probably "no, of course not!" But others might disagree. On June 14, 1947, W.W. Brazel and his son were driving through the desert near Roswell, New Mexico, where they saw a strange wreckage. A few weeks later Brazel returned to collect some pieces of it, which he took to Roswell's sheriff, George Wilcox. Neither man knew what the wreckage was, and so Wilcox reported it to the army. After seeing the wreckage for themselves, the army announced t...
2024-06-1705 min
Planetary Radio: Space Exploration, Astronomy and ScienceSpace Policy Edition: Is Human Spaceflight a Religion?Holy texts and salvation ideology. Saints and martyrs. True believers and apostates. This isn’t a religion — this is human spaceflight. So says Roger Launius, NASA’s former Chief Historian, in his 2013 paper Escaping Earth: Human Spaceflight as Religion. For the start of our ninth year of the Space Policy Edition, Dr. Launius joins the show to discuss the ways in which human spaceflight exhibits characteristics commonly seen in modern religions, how his thesis has evolved in the past decade with the rise of Elon Musk and his view of Mars as humanity’s salvation, and how exploring secular activiti...
2024-06-071h 09
Planetary Radio: Space Policy EditionIs Human Spaceflight a Religion?Holy texts and salvation ideology. Saints and martyrs. True believers and apostates. This isn’t a religion — this is human spaceflight, argues Roger Launius, the former Chief Historian of NASA.
2024-06-071h 09
Sunstone Mormon History PodcastEpisode 122: Ownership of the Kirtland Temple, a HistoryThe sale of the Kirtland Temple from the Community of Christ to the LDS church has made headlines lately. Join Bryan and Lindsay as they discuss the long and storied history of the Kirtland Temple ownership. SHOWNOTES: Become a recurring donor at Sunstone.org Davis Bitton, “The Waning of Mormon Kirtland” Roger Launius, The Kirtland Temple: …
2024-04-1700 minSunstone MagazineEpisode 122: Ownership of the Kirtland Temple, a HistoryThe sale of the Kirtland Temple from the Community of Christ to the LDS church has made headlines lately. Join Bryan and Lindsay as they discuss the long and storied history of the Kirtland Temple ownership. SHOWNOTES: Become a recurring donor at Sunstone.org Davis Bitton, “The Waning of Mormon Kirtland” Roger Launius, The Kirtland Temple: …
2024-04-1700 min
Kutad Gubilik's Listen LaterEP.185 - MARIANA MAZZUCATO Podcast: THE ADAM BUXTON PODCAST (LS 78 · TOP 0.01% what is this?)Episode: EP.185 - MARIANA MAZZUCATOPub date: 2022-08-12Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationAdam meets Mariana Mazzucato, 'one of the worlds most influential economists'* about how capitalism fails and how it can be made to work better by 'reimagining the state'.(* see WIRED article link below)This episode was recorded face to face in London on 10th March 2022Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for production support.Po...
2023-12-141h 03
Engaging ExpertsEngaging with History Expert, Dr. Roger LauniusOur guest, Dr. Roger Launius is the Principal of Launius Historical Services. He has worked as a historian and author for over 35 years, including as Associate Director for Collections and Curatorial Affairs at the Smithsonian Institute and as Chief Historian for NASA. He is a Fellow of numerous Aerospace and Aeronautics organizations including the AIAA and RAS and holds a Ph.D. in History from Louisiana State University. We chatted about preparation, “I err on the side of extreme preparedness and exhaustive research along those lines.” He is a firm believer that it is impossible to overprepare for a...
2023-06-1615 min
APEX Hour at SUU03/28/2023: Roger LauniusRoger D. Launius is Principal of Launius Historical Services, Auburn, Alabama. Between 1990 and 2002 he served as chief historian of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. From there he moved to the Smithsonian Institution’s National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C., where he served most recently as Associate Director for Collections and Curatorial Affairs until retirement in 2017. He is the author, most recently, of The Smithsonian History of Space Exploration: From the Ancient World to the Extraterrestrial Future (Smithsonian Books, 2018); Apollo's Legacy: The Space Race in Perspective (Smithsonian Books, 2019); Reaching for the Moon: A Short History of Sp...
2023-03-281h 11
DareGreatly Space PodcastDare Greatly Biweekly Space Podcast -- Roger Launius Part TwoMichael Laine sits down for another one hour interview with Roger Launius, Former Chief Historian at NASA.
In this episode, Roger Launius and Michael continue the discussion with the focus on the future of the space industry through the lens of the past.
They talk about the Apollo program, the Russian space race, and the potential for a space race with China. Also touch on key figures in space like Lori Garver, Buzz Aldrin, and Neil Armstrong's letter to Congress. They also discuss SpaceX, rocket reusability, and the shuttle program.
2023-03-2446 min
DareGreatly Space PodcastDareGreatly Biweekly Space Podcast -- Roger Launius Part OneMichael Laine sits down for a one hour interview with Roger Launius, Former Chief Historian at NASA.
In this episode, Roger Launius and Michael discuss Roger's storied career and how he became a historian at NASA.
Started as a historian and then was given a reading list to get up to speed on the Aerospace History. He was surprised that there were government historians.
He was asked to do "point papers", which was distilling complex ideas into a digestible, oral report. Something he became quite good at his 12 years at NAS...
2023-03-2358 min
Air Power and International Security18. The Space RaceToday we have Dr Roger Launius on the show talking about the space race that took place between the USA and the USSR during the Cold War. In particular, we focus on the race to the moon that famously ended with US astronauts, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin, landing on the moon in 1969. Roger will be explaining why the space race was so important to US national security, how NASA managed to pull off such a feat, and what it meant for relations between the superpowers during the Cold War.
Roger is well placed...
2023-02-2643 min
Big Picture ScienceSkeptic Check: Understanding UAPsThe newest Pentagon report on UAPs – or Unidentified Aerial Phenomenon – reflects long standing public interest about what’s in our skies. Now, NASA is investigating for themselves.Should we assume that what we can’t identify is alien visitation? In our regular look at critical thinking, we look at the history of UFO sightings, visit Roswell on the 75th anniversary of the crash, and ask how our desire to believe influences our interpretation of evidence.Guests:Paul Hynek - Teacher at Pepperdine University and son of the late astronomer J. Allen HynekRoger Lau...
2023-01-3055 min
Mormon Book Reviews PodcastWhat Really Happened at Roswell? w/Roger LauniusToday is regarded as the anniversary of the crash at Roswell. Was it an alien craft? A weather balloon? Or something else? On a very special episode of Mormon Book Reviews and the Steven Pynakker Channel, I am excited to have back on Roger Launius former Chief Historian of NASA and Senior Curator of the Air & Space Museum at the Smithsonian. Roger discusses how every year, before he retired, he would give a lecture at the Air & Space Museum about how it is a myth that an alien craft crashed in Roswell in the summer of 1947. He presents a...
2023-01-0957 min
THE ADAM BUXTON PODCASTEP.185 - MARIANA MAZZUCATOAdam meets Mariana Mazzucato, 'one of the worlds most influential economists'* about how capitalism fails and how it can be made to work better by 'reimagining the state'.(* see WIRED article link below)This episode was recorded face to face in London on 10th March 2022Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for production support.Podcast artwork by Helen GreenRELATED LINKSMARIANA MAZZUCATO WEBSITETHIS ECONOMIST HAS A PLAN TO FIX CAPITALISM - IT'S TIME WE LISTENED by João Medeiros - 2019 (WIRED MAGAZINE)MI...
2022-08-121h 03
Since the World's been TurningEpisode 57 - SputnikIn this episode we’re focussing on one of the most often talked about periods of the cold war, the Space Race. More specifically we’re travelling back to the very start of it, with the launch of the first satellite - Sputnik One. This metal sphere, barely bigger than a beach ball, would not only spark a decades-long scientific arms race between the world's two biggest political powers, but would end up drastically affecting the place of Science and Technology in the modern world.But how did this come to be?Here to hel...
2022-07-0735 min
Mormon Book Reviews PodcastNASA Historian and Joseph Smith III Biographer Roger LauniusOn the latest episode of Mormon Book Reviews Steven Pynakker welcomes on Roger Launius who wrote the very important and definitive biography "Joseph Smith III: Pragmatic Prophet". Dr Launius, member of the Community of Christ, wrote his dissertation on Joseph Smith III and it was later published by University of Illinois Press. The book won the prestigious Evans Award for biography. This was a fascinating conversation and we cover topics like the early days of the formation of the RLDS , Emma Smith's denial of polygamy practiced by Joseph Smith, David Hyrum's mental breakdown, Race and the Priesthood, and the...
2022-04-061h 23
GOTO - The Brightest Minds in TechHydrogen Power: How Far Will It Take Us? • Anita Sengupta & Kevlin HenneyThis interview was recorded at GOTO Copenhagen 2021 for GOTO Unscripted.https://gotopia.techRead the full transcription of this interview hereAnita Sengupta - CEO/Founder at Hydroplane & Professor of Astronautical EngineeringKevlin Henney - Consultant, Programmer, Keynote Speaker, Technologist, Trainer & WriterDESCRIPTIONExplore the developments and use cases for hydrogen-powered aircrafts with rocket scientist, aerospace engineer, professor, and CEO and founder of Hydroplane, Dr. Anita Sengupta, interviewed by editor of "97 Things Every Programmer Should Know," Kevlin Henney.RECOMMENDED BOOKSNASA • NASA Systems Engineering HandbookBernice Ka...
2022-04-0129 min
Den nye rumalderSolsystemets opdagelsesrejsendeIgennem det meste af menneskehedens tid her på Jorden, har vi set solsystemets planeter som små lys på himlen. Det er faktisk ret nyt, at vi mennesker har set rillerne i Saturns ringe og hørt vinden blæse henover Mars' røde landskab. Det er menneskehedens rumsonder, som har sendt billeder, data og lyd tilbage til Jorden fra deres opdagelsesrejser i solsystemet. I udsendelsen gennemgår vi solsystemets opdagelsesrejsende. Medvirkende: Tina Ibsen, astrofysiker, forfatter og medvært på podcasten Rumsnak, Roger Launius, historiker og tidligere chef for NASAs historiske afdelingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2021-12-3051 minGOTO - The Brightest Minds in TechBehind the Scenes with a NASA Engineer • Kenneth Harris II & Preben ThorøThis interview was recorded at GOTO Copenhagen 2021 for GOTO Unscripted.https://gotopia.techRead the full transcription of this interview here:https://gotopia.tech/articles/behind-the-scenes-with-a-nasa-engineerKenneth Harris II - Senior Satellite Engineer and Forbes Magazine '30 Under 30 Science' HonoreePreben Thorø - CTO of Trifork SwitzerlandDESCRIPTIONKenneth Harris II shares his journey to becoming an engineer at NASA and why learning to fail is a key cornerstone of their culture. Find out what exciting projects follow the well-known Hubble Telescope.RECOMMENDED BOOKSNASA • NASA Sys...
2021-11-2615 min
SpacechamsInterview with former NASA Chief Historian, Roger LauniusIn this episode we sit down with Roger Launius and we discuss his time at NASA, the relationship between private and public space, European exploration, and the difficulties of humans living in space. Tune in!
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2021-08-241h 06
EASY ViewpointsThe Cycle of Food Waste / 40th Anniversary of the NASA Space ShuttleSegment 1:Guests: Dr. Elena Belavina, associate professor, operations management, Cornell University; Jenna Harris, senior manager, donor relations & supply chain, City Harvest. The average person ends up trashing 25 percent of the food they buy from the grocery store. This cycle of food waste across households, grocery stores and restaurants adds up, resulting in more than 81 billion pounds of fresh, edible food being thrown away each year. Two food experts offer some possible solutions.https://sha.cornell.edu/faculty-research/faculty/eb733/ Segment 2:Guest: Roger Launius, space historian, former chief historian, NASA, author, NASA Space Shuttle: 40th Anniversary, tells the story of this...
2021-05-2427 min
Viewpoints RadioThe 40th Anniversary of The NASA Space ShuttleThe birth of the space shuttle in 1981 marked a new era of space travel. For the first time ever, NASA had a spacecraft that could launch into space and come back to earth and land like an airplane. While the shuttle had many successful flights, there were also some big catastrophes that ultimately led the program to cease operations in 2011. Former chief historian of NASA Roger Launius joins Viewpoints this week to tell the story of this era of American space history.
2021-05-2312 min
Age of Infinite: A Project Moon Hut SeriesOur Perspectives as to How We Got to Now in Space is More Complex Than You Ever Imagined w/ Roger Launius #37In This Episode
Join us for an enlightening conversation with Roger Launius, former Chief Historian at NASA and a prominent figure in space history. With over three decades of experience, Roger shares his insights on the evolution of space exploration and the complex motivations behind humanity's desire to venture beyond Earth.
Throughout the episode, Roger discusses five key reasons for flying in space, ranging from national security to scientific discovery. He emphasizes the historical context of these motivations, highlighting how military interests have shaped technological advancements in rocketry. Unexpectedly, the discussion evolves into a deeper examination of...
2021-02-192h 16
The Cosmic Controversy PodcastEpisode 26 --- How The Cold War Spurred The Earliest Days Of Interplanetary ExplorationThe earliest days of robotic space exploration, to the Moon, Venus, Mars, and even Mercury, likely would never have played out in such dramatic fashion in the late 1950s and early 1960s without the Cold War. Despite a steep learning curve with lots of rocket misfires and mission malfunctions, it was a hair-trigger era of interplanetary exploration that offered the world its first close up views of our nearest planetary neighbors. Former NASA Chief Historian Roger Launius and I discuss the details in this revealing episode.
2020-11-271h 02
Perspectives on ScienceWhy Go To The MoonOn July 20, 1969, American astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first humans to walk on the Moon. Fifty years later, five nations have sent spacecraft to the Moon and private enterprises are increasingly engaging with its exploration. The advancement of space science, the allure of profiting on lunar resources, and ideas for a permanent human presence on the Moon are raising attention. They also generate controversy and pose challenging questions. Why go to the Moon? Should we go back? Who benefits and who pays for going to the Moon? Join us for a conversation with space historian Roger Launius...
2020-06-041h 24
Three BooksEpisode 25: BooksGiving 2019! (Part 2)Three Books is Ela Area Public Library’s podcast series where our hosts, Becca and Christen, chat about three popular/favorite books. This month, Becca and Christen chat with Ela Staff for gift/giving ideas for this holiday season. Sorry this guy is so late! Hopefully it will help with some last minute gift ideas or give you ideas of things to get yourself. 00:00:09 Meet Anne00:01:22 ANNE'S BOOK 1: The Legendary Harry Caray: Baseball's Greatest Salesman by Don Zminda00:03:04 ANNE'S BOOK 2: Eat Joy: Stories & Comfort Food from 31 Celebrated Writers00:05:35 ANNE'S BOOK 3: The Smithsonian History of Space Exploration by Roger D. Lau...
2019-12-2258 min
From Balloons to Drones04: Roger Launius - The Legacy of ApolloToday we talk to Dr. Roger Launius, former NASA historian, about the history, legacy, and memory of the Apollo program and the moon landing, at the 50th anniversary of Armstrong's famous steps for all mankind. Looking back after all this time, what does the Apollo program really mean for us today?
2019-12-0131 min
Enjoy A Full Audiobook That Is Simply Transformative.Apollo's Legacy: Perspectives on the Moon Landings by Roger D. LauniusPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/399036to listen full audiobooks.
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An all-encompassing look at the history and enduring impact of the Apollo space program In Apollo's Legacy, space historian Roger D. Launius explores the many-faceted stories told about the meaning of the Apollo program and how it forever altered American society. The Apollo missions marked the first time human beings left Earth's orbit and visited another world, and thus they loom large...
2019-10-229h 15Ignite: This Life-Enhancing Full Audiobook For Story Seekers.Apollo's Legacy: Perspectives on the Moon Landings by Roger D. LauniusPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/399036to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Apollo's Legacy: Perspectives on the Moon Landings
Author: Roger D. Launius
Narrator: Donald Corren
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 9 hours 15 minutes
Release date: October 22, 2019
Genres: World
Publisher's Summary:
An all-encompassing look at the history and enduring impact of the Apollo space program In Apollo's Legacy, space historian Roger D. Launius explores the many-faceted stories told about the meaning of the Apollo program and how it forever altered American society. The Apollo missions marked the first time human beings left Earth's orbit and visited another world, and thus they loom large...
2019-10-229h 15Download Incredible Full Audiobooks in History, WorldApollo's Legacy: Perspectives on the Moon Landings by Roger D. LauniusPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/399036to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Apollo's Legacy: Perspectives on the Moon Landings
Author: Roger D. Launius
Narrator: Donald Corren
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 9 hours 15 minutes
Release date: October 22, 2019
Genres: World
Publisher's Summary:
An all-encompassing look at the history and enduring impact of the Apollo space program In Apollo's Legacy, space historian Roger D. Launius explores the many-faceted stories told about the meaning of the Apollo program and how it forever altered American society. The Apollo missions marked the first time human beings left Earth's orbit and visited another world, and thus they loom large...
2019-10-229h 15Explore the Latest Full Audiobooks in History, MilitaryApollo's Legacy: Perspectives on the Moon Landings by Roger D. LauniusPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/399036to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Apollo's Legacy: Perspectives on the Moon Landings
Author: Roger D. Launius
Narrator: Donald Corren
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 9 hours 15 minutes
Release date: October 22, 2019
Genres: Military
Publisher's Summary:
An all-encompassing look at the history and enduring impact of the Apollo space program In Apollo's Legacy, space historian Roger D. Launius explores the many-faceted stories told about the meaning of the Apollo program and how it forever altered American society. The Apollo missions marked the first time human beings left Earth's orbit and visited another world, and thus they loom large...
2019-10-229h 15
The Space ShotThe Week in Space History- October 7th-13thThis is the first episode in what will be a weekly series of space history episodes. Enjoy!
Let me know if you have any questions, email me at john@thespaceshot.com. You can also call 720-772-7988 if you'd like to ask a question for the show. Send questions, ideas, or comments, and I will be sure to respond to you! Thanks for reaching out!
Do me a favor and leave a review for the podcast if you enjoy listening each day. Screenshot your review and send it to @johnmulnix or john@thespaceshot.com and...
2019-10-1113 minThe Space ShotFrom Apollo to Artemis and BeyondFrom Apollo to Artemis and Beyond. In this episode, you'll hear my presentation I gave a few weeks ago. I covered space history, from before the Apollo program, up to present-day initiatives.
Let me know if you have any questions, email me at john@thespaceshot.com. You can also call 720-772-7988 if you'd like to ask a question for the show. Send questions, ideas, or comments, and I will be sure to respond to you! Thanks for reaching out!
Do me a favor and leave a review for the podcast if you enjoy listening...
2019-08-0449 min
For RealNot Throwing Away Our MoonshotThis week Alice and Kim talk about the Space Race, recommend books to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the moon landing, and laugh at moon conspiracy theories.This episode is sponsored by Pre Loved Podcast, Becoming Superman by J. Michael Straczynski and Late Migrations: A Natural History of Love and Loss by Margaret Renkl.Subscribe to For Real using RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher.For more nonfiction recommendations, sign up for our True Story newsletter, edited by Kim Ukura.NEW BOOKSThe Weil Conjectures by Karen OlssonThey Cal...
2019-07-2342 min
The History Respawned PodcastEpisode 59: Kerbal Space ProgramTo celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing, Bob talks with Dr. Roger Launius about Kerbal Space Program. Topics include the history of the Apollo Program, the Space Race, the Cold War, and Apollo 11.
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2019-07-2016 min
My Book of MormonCC 129: Dissent!!!CC 129: Dissent!!! R. C. Evans is ousted from the presidency and he is NOT happy about it. He’s replaced with “just another Smith”. All The Links Section 129 Pretender to the Throne: R. C. Evans and the Problem of Presidential Succession Bertha Madison Smith Roger Launius, NASA historian Elbert A. Smith (a grandson) […]
2019-07-2000 min
My Book of MormonCC 129: Dissent!!!R. C. Evans is ousted from the presidency and he is NOT happy about it. He's replaced with "just another Smith". All The Links Section 129 Pretender to the Throne: R. C. Evans and the Problem of Presidential Succession Bertha Madison Smith Roger Launius, NASA historian Elbert A. Smith (a grandson) J.F. Curtis
2019-07-2049 min
Canada In SpacePerspectives on the Apollo Program with Historian Roger LauniusThis week we’re featuring a Future in Space Operations teleconference with former NASA historian Roger Launius who spoke about his new book "Apollo's Legacy: Perspectives on the Moon Landings.”A we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission it’s important to look back at the time of the Apollo program in the 60’s and early 70’s to better understand the motivations of the Apollo program and what was happening in the world at that time. Launius provides that unique view. Listen in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-07-181h 10
WeMartians Podcast60 – Why Go To Mars? (feat. Michael Robinson)It’s been 50 years since Apollo 11, and while there’s still a lot to celebrate about the whole Apollo era, it also begs the question, “why haven’t we gone back?” Michael Robinson, historian and host of the podcast Time to Eat the Dogs joins Jake to dig in to what motivates people to go to deep space and Mars in an attempt to understand how to make it happen again.
We Talk Motivations for People to Explore Mars and Deep Space
Planetary Radio Space Policy Edition feat. Roger Launius
Time to Eat the Dogs interview with Cathe...
2019-07-1642 min
Groks Science Radio Show and PodcastApollo Legacy -— Groks Science Show 2019-07–10The 50th anniversary of the first landings on the moon mark a notable landmark in the technological achievements of humanity. But, what is the legacy of the Apollo missions? On this episode, Dr. Roger Launius discussed the legacy of the moon landings.
2019-07-1014 min
Planetary Radio: Space Exploration, Astronomy and ScienceSpace Policy Edition: Why Apollo Happened (with Roger Launius)Half a century has passed since Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin imprinted humanity's first footsteps upon another world. Apollo 11 was the culmination of a decade's worth of fervent activity in which the United States marshaled resources and manpower at a pace not seen outside of warfare. Space historian Dr. Roger Launius joins the show to explain why Apollo happened the way it did, how a moonshot briefly became a solution to a national security problem, and why it is unlikely to happen again. Casey Dreier also provides a space policy update. More resources about this month’s topics are at htt...
2019-07-051h 45
Planetary RadioSpace Policy Edition: Why Apollo Happened (with Roger Launius)Half a century has passed since Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin imprinted humanity's first footsteps upon another world. Apollo 11 was the culmination of a decade's worth of fervent activity in which the United States marshaled resources and manpower at a pace not seen outside of warfare. Space historian Dr. Roger Launius joins the show to explain why Apollo happened the way it did, how a moonshot briefly became a solution to a national security problem, and why it is unlikely to happen again. Casey Dreier also provides a space policy update. More resources about this month’s topics are at htt...
2019-07-051h 45Planetary Radio: Space Policy EditionWhy Apollo Happened (with Roger Launius)Space historian Dr. Roger Launius joins the show to explain why Apollo happened the way it did, how a moonshot briefly became a solution to a national security problem, and why it is unlikely to happen again.
2019-07-052h 03
Today In SpaceWe Go to the Moon Part 1, Falcon Heavy Hangover, and Light Sail 2As part of the lead up to the Apollo11 moon landing 50th anniversary, I want to start by sharing a part of one of JFK's most famous space speeches and moments. In Orbital News, we review the night launch of the third Falcon Heavy mission (STP-2) and give some reusability stats. We also discuss one of the payloads on board from the Planetary Society, as well as a follow-up of the MakeItRain mission from Rocket Lab. I wish you a happy Independence Day! Enjoy the week. As this is one of my favorite holidays, I share my...
2019-07-0216 min
Today In SpaceWe Go to the Moon Part 1, Falcon Heavy Hangover, and Light Sail 2As part of the lead up to the Apollo11 moon landing 50th anniversary, I want to start by sharing a part of one of JFK's most famous space speeches and moments. In Orbital News, we review the night launch of the third Falcon Heavy mission (STP-2) and give some reusability stats. We also discuss one of the payloads on board from the Planetary Society, as well as a follow-up of the MakeItRain mission from Rocket Lab. I wish you a happy Independence Day! Enjoy the week. As this is one of my favorite holidays, I share my...
2019-07-0216 min
Absorb An Powerful Full Audiobook And Elevate Your Mindset.Reaching for the Moon by Roger D. LauniusPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/235422to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Reaching for the Moon
Author: Roger D. Launius
Narrator: Keith Sellon-Wright
Format: mp3
Length: 7 hrs
Release date: 06-25-19
Ratings: 4 out of 5 stars, 7 ratings
Genres: Astronomy
Publisher's Summary:
Launius places American and Soviet programs on equal footing - following American aerospace engineers Wernher von Braun and Robert Gilruth, their Soviet counterparts Sergei Korolev and Valentin Glushko, and astronaut Buzz Aldrin and cosmonaut Alexei Leonov - to highlight key actions that led to various successes, failures, and ultimately the American Moon landing.
2019-06-2530 min
Off-Nominal16 - Imaginated Soap BucketsJake and Anthony talk about New Horizons’ recent flyby, Chang’e 4, and take on a handful of questions from listeners.
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Topics
MU69 appears as a bi-lobed baby comet in latest New Horizons images | The Planetary Society
Chang'e-4 update: Both vehicles healthy, new imagery from the Moon’s far side | The Planetary Society
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2019-01-221h 02Groks Science Radio Show and PodcastSpace History -— Groks Science Show 2018-11–21The history of space exploration is vast and encompasses centuries of human activity. On this episode, Roger D. Launius discussed the Smithsonian history of space exploration.
2018-11-2121 min
Big Picture ScienceSpace Rocks!It’s not a bird or a plane, and probably not an alien spaceship, although the jury’s still deliberating that one. Some astronomers have proposed that an oddly-shaped object that recently passed through our Solar System could be an alien artifact. We consider the E.T. explanation for ‘Oumuamua, but also other reasons asteroids are invigorating our imagination. Are these orbiting rocks key to our future as a spacefaring species?Find out why traditional incentives for human exploration of space – such as political rivalry –aren’t igniting our rockets the way they once did, but why the potentiall...
2018-11-1954 min
Naked Mormonism PodcastEp 106 – Book of Abraham Logical pt 2On this episode, we wrap up our logical deconstruction of the Book of Abraham. We focus our petrifying gaze on the lds.org essay titled, ‘Translation and Historicity of the Book of Abraham,’ the LDS Church’s official statement on this challenging piece of Mormon scripture. Is it merely more apologetics, or is there something special with this essay compared with other apologetic arguments for the ‘historical plausibility’ of the Book of Abraham? No, it’s just delicately worded apologetics we discussed at length last week. What more can we learn from this essay? What would it look like for the Brig...
2018-06-0800 min
Risalah Untuk Kaum Muslimin oleh Syed Muhammad NaqEpisode 279: SpaceX Launch Updates, Vanguard 2, and the IGYSpaceX launch updates, Vanguard 2, and the International Geophysical Year. I will cover the IGY in greater detail soon, but for now, check out some of the links below for more information.
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2018-02-1805 minThe Space ShotSpaceX Launch Updates, Vanguard 2, and the IGYSpaceX launch updates, Vanguard 2, and the International Geophysical Year. I will cover the IGY in greater detail soon, but for now, check out some of the links below for more information.
Thank you for making me part of your daily routine, I appreciate your time and your ears!
If you could do me a favor and leave a review for the podcast, I'd appreciate it! If you take a screenshot of your review and send it to @johnmulnix, pretty much anywhere on the Internet, I will send you a Space Shot sticker and a thank...
2018-02-1805 min
DiscoveryScott's Legacy: Programme 2 - MoonCan the heroic age of Antarctic exploration help to show us the way back to the Moon?One hundred years ago, Scott reached the South Pole. However, more than four decades passed before people went back there. On the Moon, Neil Armstrong took his leap for mankind in 1969 and it has been forty years since the last astronaut left the lunar surface. Presenter Kevin Fong talks to space scientists and historians to find out if Robert Scott's Antarctic exploits provide a road map for future human exploration of the Moon and the planet Mars.Imperial...
2012-04-2318 min