Spacechams

Jim Murphy

Space, technology, and science fiction. Join us as we gaze up at the stars, exploring the past and the future of space exploration.

37 Episodes

Interview with Professor Nicolas Peter on NewSpace and the Space Economy
1/27/2022
30:57
In this episode we are joined by Nicolas Peter a Professor of practice in Space Policy and International Affairs at the International Space University (ISU) seconded by the European Space Agency (ESA). He is the head of the newly created “Space Policy and Entrepreneurship lab” at ISU that is a dedicated research laboratory addressing the issues and trends in the domains of space policy and the space economy, including New Space worldwide. In this episode we discuss the highly debated question of what a NewSpace company is, and how the space industry is changing. Tune in!
Interview with NASA Astronaut Christina Koch
11/30/2021
22:16
Tune in for an incredibly special interview with active NASA Astronaut Christina Koch. So far in Koch's career as an astronaut she has conducted 6 EVA’s during her mission on board the ISS, and her mission lasted 328 days breaking the record for continuous days in space by any woman. Currently, Koch is involved with NASA getting ready for the upcoming Artemis missions that will bring American astronauts back to the moon in 2025. Join us as we discuss long duration space missions, the retirement of the ISS, space debris, and going back to the moon. Tune in!
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Interview with former NASA Chief Historian, Roger Launius
8/24/2021
1:06:24
In 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!
20th Century Women in Astronomy with National Air and Space Museum Curator, David H. DeVorkin
8/10/2021
1:00:48
In this episode we discuss women's changing role in astronomy in the 20th century. Tune in!
Interview with Paul Ray Ph.D., Astrophysicist from the US Naval Research Laboratory
7/13/2021
48:32
In this episode we sit down with Paul Ray from NASA’s Neutron star Interior Composition Explorer (NICER) telescope team as a part of the US Naval Research Laboratory. We talk about Neutron stars, blackholes, and using x-rays and gamma rays in astronomy. Tune in!
Billionaire Space Race: Virgin Galactic vs Blue Origin, with Brad Wasser
7/7/2021
32:37
In this episode I sit down with Brad Wasser from the space_science_rocketry Instagram profile, and we discuss the Virgin Galactic and Blue Origin launches this July. Tune in!
Interview with Giada Arney and Stephanie Getty, about DAVINCI Mission to Venus.
6/30/2021
47:23
In this episode I sit down with two deputy principle investigators of the DAVINCI mission, Giada Arney and Stephanie Getty. We talk about the upcoming mission to Venus, spectroscopy, exoplanets, and finding remnants of life on other worlds. Tune in.
Season 2- Episode 1
6/15/2021
21:52
We are back for season two and on this episode I talk about the stuff I have been thinking about over the past few weeks. Tune in and enjoy!
Shooting the Cosmic S**t with Brad Wasser
4/27/2021
48:17
On this episode we welcome back Brad Wasser the creator of the Space_Science_Rocketry Instagram. We talk about whats going on in the world of space right now and other jargon. Tune in!
Interview with Shauna Edson, Astronomy Educator at the National Air and Space Museum
4/13/2021
1:01:58
In this episode we sit down with Shauna Edson and discuss astronomy, the National Air and Space Museum, current events in space, planetary science, and I wear a space helmet. Tune in!

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Spacechams

Jim Murphy

37 Episodes

Interview with Professor Nicolas Peter on NewSpace and the Space Economy

Interview with NASA Astronaut Christina Koch

Interview with former NASA Chief Historian, Roger Launius

20th Century Women in Astronomy with National Air and Space Museum Curator, David H. DeVorkin

Interview with Paul Ray Ph.D., Astrophysicist from the US Naval Research Laboratory

Billionaire Space Race: Virgin Galactic vs Blue Origin, with Brad Wasser

Interview with Giada Arney and Stephanie Getty, about DAVINCI Mission to Venus.

Season 2- Episode 1

Shooting the Cosmic S**t with Brad Wasser

Interview with Shauna Edson, Astronomy Educator at the National Air and Space Museum