192 - Expedition 1 - ISS, Meet IT
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The first long duration crew of the International Space Station is finally here! Let’s learn about what life on the ISS was like, shake our fists at Microsoft, and wonder where to get bootleg movies on the streets of Moscow. Show notes: The Space Above Us website: Support the show: TSAU Patreon:
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Supplemental 9 - Where Does the Time Go? (Schedule Update)
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It’s been a long time since the last episode of the podcast was posted. What’s going on? Fear not, dear listener, it’s all good news. Well, mostly good news. And really it’s more good for me than for you but– you know what, just give the supplemental a listen. Show notes: The Space Above Us website: Support the show: TSAU Patreon:
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191 - STS-98 - Destiny Manifest (ISS 5A: Destiny)
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On STS-98 it’s time for the ISS crew to meet its Destiny. Oh wait, does everyone make that joke? How about “Destiny is on the manifest”? No, I already used that in the title. OK, let’s go with “humanity’s Destiny is off the planet”. Yeah, that works! Show notes: The Space Above Us website: Support the show: TSAU Patreon:
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190 - STS-97 - Ratcheting Up the Tension (ISS 4A: P6)
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On STS-97 the Space Shuttle is delivering its heaviest ISS payload yet: the P6 truss. We’ll climb high above the payload bay, consider some strange analogies, and both slack off and tense up. Most of that will make sense once you listen. Also, please note that this episode has a couple of small audio clicks that I wasn’t able to remove. So it’s not your equipment, it’s my audio. Most of you won’t notice but I still wanted to mention something for those who do! Show notes: The Space Above Us website: Support the show: TSAU Patreon:
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189 - STS-92 - Over and Under (Z1 and PMA-3)
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After a long wait for the crew (and audience!) STS-92 is finally here. We'll be delivering the heart of the ISS external structure, the Z1 truss, as well as a new docking port, PMA-3. Along the way we'll learn a bit about the folks on the ground who make this all possible, walk through four complicated EVAs, see something no one's seen since 1967, and put our plumber's hats on. Show notes: The Space Above Us website: Support the show: TSAU Patreon:
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188 - STS-106 - 2A or not 2b (ISS Resupply 2A.2b)
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On STS-106, we finally get to meet Zvezda, the Russian service module for the International Space Station. We also meet some new faces, decrypt some mission designations, move a bunch of equipment, and perform an EVA that may or may not be a milestone. Show notes: The Space Above Us website: Support the show: TSAU Patreon:
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187 - Interview with former NASA flight surgeon Dr. Kim Broadwell
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I think we can all agree that social media (and anything approaching it) was a mistake, but sometimes the internet decides to throw you a bone and you meet a NASA flight surgeon on Reddit. After some friendly chatting via email, Dr. Kim Broadwell was gracious enough to speak to me on the podcast. Let’s hear what he has to say! Show notes: The Space Above Us website: Support the show: TSAU Patreon:
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186 - STS-101 - Screens and Stations (ISS Resupply 2A.2a)
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On STS-101 we’ve got a slick new cockpit to show off, a pile of launch delays, a ton or two of new equipment and supplies and some floppy disks in the payload bay. Let’s head back to the ISS! Show notes: The Space Above Us website: Support the show: TSAU Patreon:
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185 - STS-99 - Here Comes The Boom (SRTM)
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On STS-99 we’ll be studying the Earth in a whole new dimension, using fancy radar tricks to scan nearly the entire planet in 3D! Close and lock your visors and put on your 3D glasses now! Show notes: The Space Above Us website: Support the show: TSAU Patreon:
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184 - STS-103 - Y2K And I Feel Fine (Hubble Servicing 3A)
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The Hubble Space Telescope couldn't wait until the year 2000 for a visit, while the Space Shuttle's computers couldn't handle the year 2000 at all. With the clock ticking, will the crew of STS-103 be able to save the new year for scientists everywhere? Show notes: The Space Above Us website: Support the show: TSAU Patreon:
info_outlineSpace Shuttle Endeavour flies for the first time. But if we're going to capture this satellite, we're going to need all hands on deck. Or on payload bay.