Space Tourism with SpaceVIP Co-Founder & CEO Roman Chiporukha
Release Date: 04/28/2025
Crew 11 is Home, A New Hope for NASA and the US Space Program
Today In Space
In episode 402 of Today In Space, Alex G Orphanos discusses the rapid return of NASA's Crew 11 due to a medical emergency, highlighting NASA's swift response. The crew, including astronauts from NASA, JAXA, and Roscosmos, safely undocked from the International Space Station, Reentry plash down off the coast of San Diego. Alex also announces the launch of our Substack newsletter, offering updates on space exploration, 3D printing, Al, and technology. We close the episode with clips from our live coverage of the Crew 11 undocking. #SpaceMedicine #NASA #SpaceSafety #HumanSpaceflight...
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NASA Sending Crew 11 Home Early Jan 14th | Astronaut Med Alert Conference from LIVE Hangout Jan 8th
Today In Space
This week has been BUSY with activity in Low Earth Orbit on the Space Station! This episode is a recap from our LIVE Hangout broadcast on social media during NASA's International Space Station Update. We hear from the new NASA Administrator (Jared Isaacman), the Associate Administrator (Amit Kshatriya), and the Chief Space Medical Officer (Dr. James D. Polk) as they answer questions from NASA HQ in Washington, D.C. as the ISS operation teams at JSC in Houston were prepping Crew 11 to come home. Hear my thoughts at the start and close - this conference was really good and a sign of the...
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Who Keeps Astronauts Alive? w/ Chuck Doarn COO of SolaMed Solutions | NASA Space Medicine, Emergencies & The Ethics of Human Exploration
Today In Space
🚀 In this full-length episode of Today In Space, Chuck Dorn — former NASA official and COO of SolaMed Solutions — takes us deep into the world of space medicine. We discuss: • What it takes to keep astronauts alive during long-duration missions • The challenges of medical care in microgravity • Ethical questions like “Who should fly to space?” • How telemedicine and remote care will shape commercial space travel • The role of standards and safety protocols for future space exploration If you’re curious about the human side of spaceflight, this is a must-watch episode....
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Humans In Space, Culture, and Leadership w/ Dr. Michelle Hailey Director of Global Affairs at SolaMed Solutions
Today In Space
This week, we talk with the Director of Global Affairs at SolaMed Solutions - Dr. Michelle Hailey. We learn about her origin story of entering the space industry, meeting Dr. Saralyn Mark, and diving into this space industry of ours on Earth. We learn about space culture, international partnership, and another non-traditional pathway to entering the Space Workforce. So buckle up - and get ready for another episode of Today In Space and a People of Space segment with Dr. Michelle Hailey. Happy Holidays & Merry Christmas - let’s dive in! Timestamps: 00:00 My...
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SpaceX is Finally Going Public?!? The Space Conundrum STRIKES BACK!
Today In Space
In this episode, Alex uses a scientific approach to combat the emotional rollercoaster this past week has been since Mr. Musk has confirmed SpaceX is going Public! The Space Conundrum strikes again - and it's leaving many to wonder: Why Now? Listen to this episode if you'd like to learn more and explore: What is Elon Musk Thinking, taking SpaceX from an independent private company and trading it on the US stock exchange? What does an IPO mean for SpaceX? Does this mean "SpaceX's Mission to Mars" is over? What are the upsides to SpaceX going public? We’re going to give our answer to all...
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The Road to NASA Administrator | Jared Isaacman Passes Senate Committee AGAIN
Today In Space
Jared Isaacman, previously chosen as the President's pick for NASA Administrator in March 2025, faced the Senate committee hearing AGAIN to discuss his qualifications and potential conflicts of interest before leading the American Space Program. The past year of delay was due to political nonsense, leaving NASA without leadership that whole time. Mr. Isaacman is an entrepreneur, 2 mission astronaut commander, philanthropist, and father who has a unique leadership style. He returned to the Senate Committee sharper than ever! We listen in on the live Senate Committee meeting for some Q&A and...
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NASA & Interstellar 3I-ATLAS | Recap w/ My Thoughts & Press Q&A
Today In Space
We went live for the NASA broadcast of the release of images of the Interplanetary "comet" 3I-Atlas, which was delayed due to the government shutdown. As the cultural curiosity surrounding 3I-ATLAS went viral during the poorly timed government shutdown, it was a unique opportunity for NASA to do what it does best. Share data and spend a little more time with the actual experts to explore that curiosity and dig deeper into what we found. Unfortunately, it feels as though the government shutdown and funding cuts proposed by the current President's cabinet was more of an influence on this...
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BEST Moments from Blue Origin New Glenn Launch & Landing | NASA ESCAPADE Mission to Mars
Today In Space
We were LIVE hanging out for the 2nd launch of Blue Origin's New Glenn - this episode is a compilation of the best moments from launch, including the audio and sounds of launch, landing, and pure success from Team Blue. Make sure to follow us online and hang out in the chat in the future! Come hang, Ask questions, and let's all learn more and have a blast watching the Next Space Culture Moment LIVE Are you a big New Glenn or Blue Origin Fan? Check out our Blue Origin New Glenn-inspired Rocket Pen (3DPrinted) Timestamps: 00:00 New Glenn Launch and Blue Origin's Achievements ...
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3D Printing & Making Parts for Space Applications! Xometry's Mike Cavalieri & Greg Paulsen
Today In Space
We are joined by experts from Xometry, a company that many engineer's have grabbed instant quotes & custom parts on demand with CNC machining, 3D printing, and more. This week, we are joined by Mike Cavalieri and Greg Paulsen - both leaders at Xometry. Our guests are experts in rapid prototyping to full production and have helped big Space Companies like SpaceX, Blue Origin, NASA, and more when they need a reliable machine shop to make parts for space applications. We discuss their origin stories, how 3D Printing can be helpful in Space applications, and what kinds of parts have been...
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SpaceX Starship Flight 11 Launch & Reentry | Launch Hangout - Best Moments
Today In Space
Catch the latest on SpaceX's Starship Development with Flight 11! This video is a compilation of the launch and reentry of both the Super Heavy Booster and Starship S38. If you are looking for a fun launch hangout for Starship Flight 11 - here's the best of from our live stream during the launch. We'd like to thank our sponsors: AG3D Printing (go to ag3d-printing.com to learn more & start 3D printing today!) Today In Space Merch: James Webb Space Telescope Model (3DPrinted) SpaceX Starship-Inspired Rocket Pen (3DPrinted) Blue Origin New Glenn-inspired Rocket Pen...
info_outlineOn this episode, we have Roman Chiporukha, the Co-Founder & CEO of SpaceVIP on the podcast to talk everything 'Space Tourism'. SpaceVIP was responsible for booking the Axiom-1 Spaceflight mission to the ISS! But that's not all that Roman & SpaceVIP are working on to play a part in building the space economy, creating cultural moments with tourist flights to the edge of space, and helping premium customers have one place to access every "Astronaut" experience possible.
SpaceVIP is making it easier for individuals with means to access everything the space industry has to offer to this kind of experience in today's world. Just like early air travel, we discuss the reality of technology development for "access to space" like we have today with "access to air". But we also vent about the struggle the space industry has for itself, and after the Blue Origin NS-31 All-Female flight to the edge of space and back!
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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction and Overview of Today In Space Podcast
03:17 Roman Chiporukha's Background and SpaceVIP
07:31 Challenges and Opportunities in Space Tourism
08:28 Impact of Space Tourism on Society
11:14 Blue Origin's NS-31 Mission and Public Reaction
21:22 The Role of Celebrities in Space Tourism
29:10 Roman's Thoughts on Building Your Own Life/Business
34:05 The Power of "The Mission" of Space
38:15 The True cost of the Business of Exploration
44:04 Stratospheric Balloons: Low-Cost Entry & Space Perspective's Challenges
45:58 What Really Triggered People about this All-Female Trip to Space?
51:12 Action over Anxiety: Less Talk and more Doing to change this world for the better
53:44 Smart People & Communication: We need to do Better
57:19 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Here's to building a fantastic future - and continued progress in Space (and humanity)! Spread Love, Spread Science
Alex G. Orphanos
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