The Space Madness Podcast

Space Madness Podcast Episode 72: Leadership Highlights

After 70 episodes we have heard a lot of stories of leadership ranging from changing one's personal situations, to national leadership on Mars exploration. In this episod

Space Madness Podcast Episode 71: From Middle Eastern History, to Music, to Cyber, to JPL!

I'm always happy to share unconventional journeys to space exploration, and this story goes hard! Julian Ragland shares his unconventional journey from Middle Eastern his

Space Madness Podcast Episode 70: Future Leader Spotlight on Ref Bari

Today's episode spotlights Ref Bari, a Brown University physics student who I think is a future leader to watch. He's already quite a leader at the university level, havi

Space Madness Podcast Episode 69: ROBOPHYSICS

In this episode, Dan Goldman explores the fascinating intersection of physics, biology, and robotics, revealing how principles from natural systems inform the design of r

Space Madness Podcast Episode 68: The Universe from Dial-up to Today

See what I did there? In this episode, Universe Today founder Fraser Cain shares his journey into space journalism, his approach to engaging audiences, and his thoughts

Space Madness Podcast Episode 67: The Strangeness of Space Exploration

Jack Mills has a unique approach to journalism, inspired by authors like J.G. Ballard and William Gibson. His work delves into the strangeness of our world, exploring dif

Space Madness Podcast Episode 65: The DOD Manned Spaceflight Engineer Program

In this episode, Jeff hosts Jim Armor and Jess Sponable to explore the history and lessons of the DoD Payload Specialist Program, its connection with the space shuttle, a

Space Madness Podcast Episode 64: The Secure World Foundation

Victoria Samson, Chief Director of Space Security and Stability at the Secure World Foundation, shares insights on space sustainability, space security, and international

Space Madness Podcast Episode 63: Boring Bots on Mars and Advanced Concept Entrepreneurship

In this episode, quest Quinn Morely and host Jeff Nosanov talk mostly about the NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts program and how it led to both of our aerospace entrepre

Space Madness Episode 62: The Chief Engineer of NASA Science

In this episode, Nicholas Jedrich shares his 40-year journey through NASA, from his early days in space shuttle operations to his role as chief engineer of the Science Mi

Space Madness Podcast Episode 61: The Spaceport Company

In this episode we talk with Tom Marotta, CEO of The Spaceport Company. His journey to founding the Spaceport Company is both fascinating and unconventional. With a backg

Space Madness Podcast Episode 60: Exploring the Frontiers of Physics

Explore the fascinating intersection of topological physics, string theory, and the nature of reality with Jenny Nielsen Ph.d. candidate at the University of Kansas. Disc

Space Madness Podcast Episode 59: Space Architecture and the Technological Sublime

I find myself drawn to space architecture as a podcast topic because 1. it takes as a given that humans will live and work in space, 2. requires challenging so many daily

Space Madness Podcast Episode 58: Fifty Years at JPL

Discover Jim Erickson's 50-year journey at JPL from Voyager to Perseverence, and the lessons learned from a life spent pioneering space exploration. Jim's journey to JPL

Space Madness Podcast Episode 57: Satellite Racing; the First Sport in Space!

The idea of racing in space may seem like a sci-fi fantasy, but it’s rooted in humanity's longstanding love for competition. From racing cars to horses, we have always so

Space Madness Podcast Episode 56: Virtual AI Data Centers in Space

In the rapidly evolving landscape of satellite technology, one question looms large: How can we optimize the vast resources of satellites to create more efficient network

Space Madness Podcast Episode 55: The Dawn of Space Art

In this episode of the Space Madness podcast, host Jeff Nosanov welcomes fine artist Samuel Stubblefield, the founder of Off Earth, to discuss a captivating topic: space

Space Madness Podcast Episode 54: Dr. Kelvin Long and Interstellar Travel

In this in-depth interview, space physicist Kelvin Long shares his journey from childhood fascination with space to pioneering advanced propulsion technologies. Discover

Space Madness Podcast Episode 53: Science, Space Exploration and Faith with Les Johnson Part 2

In our second interview recorded shortly after the Artemis II landing, Les Johnson, NASA's former Chief Technologist, shares insights into space hardware innovation, the

Space Madness Podcast Episode 52: David Oh and the NASA Psyche Mission

In this episode, join me in exploring the Psyche mission to a metallic asteroid, its scientific significance, engineering challenges, and the inspiring journey of lead en