web01.fireside.fm Sun, 14 Jun 2026 02:14:55 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) The Space Shot - Episodes Tagged with “Launch” https://thespaceshot.fireside.fm/tags/launch Mon, 14 May 2018 08:00:00 -0500 Subscribe and check out the massive back catalog (Season 1 has 365 episodes) for some excellent bite-sized pieces of space history, pop culture, science, and more. Whether you're into history, science, pop-culture, or current events, there's something for you here at The Space Shot. en-us episodic A concentrated dose of space awesomeness, delivered right to your podcast feed. John Mulnix Subscribe and check out the massive back catalog (Season 1 has 365 episodes) for some excellent bite-sized pieces of space history, pop culture, science, and more. Whether you're into history, science, pop-culture, or current events, there's something for you here at The Space Shot. no space, history, space history, nasa, science, stem, sci-fi, science fiction, space podcast, interviews, space interviews, John Mulnix johnmulnix@gmail.com Episode 365: Skylab: The Last Saturn V Launch https://thespaceshot.fireside.fm/365 bda23e5d-f2d5-4774-a386-01b9d1b9cf8f Mon, 14 May 2018 08:00:00 -0500 John Mulnix 365 Skylab: The Last Saturn V Launch full 1 John Mulnix Well, this is the last episode of season 1! It blows my mind how fast the past 365 days have gone, thank you to everyone that has joined me on this journey. I appreciate your time and your ears :) Here's to season 2! 8:36 no <p>Well, this is the last episode of season 1! It blows my mind how fast the past 365 days have gone, thank you to everyone that has joined me on this journey. I appreciate your time and your ears :) Here's to season 2! </p> <p>A huge shout out to all the new fans of The Space Shot on Facebook! Welcome to the podcast, I'm glad you could join us! </p> <p>Let me know if you have any questions, email me at <a href="mailto:john@thespaceshot.com" rel="nofollow noopener">john@thespaceshot.com</a>. Send questions, ideas, or comments and I will be sure to respond to you! Thanks for reaching out :)</p> <p>Thank you for making me part of your daily routine, I appreciate your time and your ears! </p> <p>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 <a href="mailto:john@thespaceshot.com" rel="nofollow noopener">john@thespaceshot.com</a> and I will send you a Space Shot sticker and a thank you! </p> <p>You can send me questions and connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter, by clicking one of the links below. </p> <p><a href="https://m.facebook.com/thespaceshot/" rel="nofollow noopener"><strong>Facebook</strong></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/johnmulnix/" rel="nofollow noopener"><strong>Instagram</strong></a></p> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/johnmulnix" rel="nofollow noopener"><strong>Twitter</strong></a></p> <p>I've also got a call in number that I'm going to be testing here soon, so keep an eye out for that! </p> <p>Episode Links: </p> <p><a href="http://this-space-available.blogspot.com/2016/08/space-myths-busted-how-skylab-nearly.html" rel="nofollow noopener">Space Myths Busted: How Skylab Nearly Was Lost- Emily Carney</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Countdown-Moon-Launch-Preparing-Historic-ebook/dp/B0116JZQ02/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1526307768&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=9783319177922" rel="nofollow noopener">Countdown to a Moon Launch: Preparing Apollo for Its Historic Journey - Jonathan Ward</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/skylab/missions/skylab1.html" rel="nofollow noopener">Skylab Launch- NASA</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.nasa.gov/image-feature/this-week-in-nasa-history-skylab-launches-may-14-1973" rel="nofollow noopener">Skylab Launch- NASA (This is my favorite picture of this launch)</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/skylab" rel="nofollow noopener">Skylab Information Page</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/skylab/missions/skylab_manned.html" rel="nofollow noopener">Skylab Crewed Missions Page</a></p> <p><a href="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/df/Skylab_Station_Viewed_by_Skylab_2_Command_Module_-_GPN-2000-001709.jpg" rel="nofollow noopener">Skylab Damage- Missing Solar Panel</a></p> <p><a href="https://history.nasa.gov/SP-4011.pdf" rel="nofollow noopener">Skylab: A Chronology</a></p> <p><a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Damaged_Exterior_of_the_Skylab_Orbital_Workshop_7042931.jpg" rel="nofollow noopener">Skylab Damage- Sun Schorching</a> </p> 39a, launch, nasa, nasa history, saturn v, saturn v launch, skylab, skylab missions, space station, station, nasa skylab, space station, Well, this is the last episode of season 1! It blows my mind how fast the past 365 days have gone, thank you to everyone that has joined me on this journey. I appreciate your time and your ears :) Here's to season 2!

A huge shout out to all the new fans of The Space Shot on Facebook! Welcome to the podcast, I'm glad you could join us!

Let me know if you have any questions, email me at john@thespaceshot.com. Send questions, ideas, or comments and I will be sure to respond to you! Thanks for reaching out :)

Thank you for making me part of your daily routine, I appreciate your time and your ears!

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 I will send you a Space Shot sticker and a thank you!

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Twitter

I've also got a call in number that I'm going to be testing here soon, so keep an eye out for that!

Episode Links:

Space Myths Busted: How Skylab Nearly Was Lost- Emily Carney

Countdown to a Moon Launch: Preparing Apollo for Its Historic Journey - Jonathan Ward

Skylab Launch- NASA

Skylab Launch- NASA (This is my favorite picture of this launch)

Skylab Information Page

Skylab Crewed Missions Page

Skylab Damage- Missing Solar Panel

Skylab: A Chronology

Skylab Damage- Sun Schorching

]]> Well, this is the last episode of season 1! It blows my mind how fast the past 365 days have gone, thank you to everyone that has joined me on this journey. I appreciate your time and your ears :) Here's to season 2!

A huge shout out to all the new fans of The Space Shot on Facebook! Welcome to the podcast, I'm glad you could join us!

Let me know if you have any questions, email me at john@thespaceshot.com. Send questions, ideas, or comments and I will be sure to respond to you! Thanks for reaching out :)

Thank you for making me part of your daily routine, I appreciate your time and your ears!

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 I will send you a Space Shot sticker and a thank you!

You can send me questions and connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter, by clicking one of the links below.

Facebook

Instagram

Twitter

I've also got a call in number that I'm going to be testing here soon, so keep an eye out for that!

Episode Links:

Space Myths Busted: How Skylab Nearly Was Lost- Emily Carney

Countdown to a Moon Launch: Preparing Apollo for Its Historic Journey - Jonathan Ward

Skylab Launch- NASA

Skylab Launch- NASA (This is my favorite picture of this launch)

Skylab Information Page

Skylab Crewed Missions Page

Skylab Damage- Missing Solar Panel

Skylab: A Chronology

Skylab Damage- Sun Schorching

]]> Episode 316: The Explorer Program: A Legacy of Discovery https://thespaceshot.fireside.fm/316 3bddb154-9806-4129-9331-ada3806427bc Mon, 26 Mar 2018 15:00:00 -0500 John Mulnix 316 The Explorer Program: A Legacy of Discovery full 1 John Mulnix Happy Monday everyone, check out the latest episode and let me know what you think! 6:52 no <p>Happy Monday! </p> <p>Don't forget; you can reach me through email, <a href="mailto:john@thespaceshot.com" rel="nofollow noopener">john@thespaceshot.com</a>. Send questions, ideas, or comments to this email, and I will respond to you! Thanks for reaching out :)</p> <p>Thank you for making me part of your daily routine, I appreciate your time and your ears! </p> <p>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 you! </p> <p>You can send me questions and connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter, by clicking one of the links below. </p> <p><a href="https://m.facebook.com/thespaceshot/" rel="nofollow noopener"><strong>Facebook</strong></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/johnmulnix/" rel="nofollow noopener"><strong>Instagram</strong></a></p> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/johnmulnix" rel="nofollow noopener"><strong>Twitter</strong></a></p> <p>I've also got a call in number that I'm going to be testing here soon, so keep an eye out for that! </p> <p>Thanks to everyone that's subscribed to the podcast. 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 you! </p> <p>Episode Links: </p> <p><a href="https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/missions/explorer-3/" rel="nofollow noopener">Explorer 3 NASA Mission Page</a></p> <p><a href="https://nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov/multi/explorer.html" rel="nofollow noopener">Explorer Program Mission Page</a></p> <p><a href="https://explorers.gsfc.nasa.gov/midex.html#swift" rel="nofollow noopener">Explorers Program- Medium-Class Explorers (MIDEX) Missions</a></p> <p><a href="https://swift.gsfc.nasa.gov/" rel="nofollow noopener">The Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory</a></p> <p><a href="https://tess.gsfc.nasa.gov/overview.html" rel="nofollow noopener">TESS</a></p> <p>The launch of TESS is coming up soon, check out the launch schedule here.<br><br> <a href="https://spaceflightnow.com/launch-schedule/" rel="nofollow noopener">Spaceflight Now Launch Schedule</a></p> explorer 3, explorer program, gamma ray bursts, gamma rays, launch, launch schedule, spacex, swift, swift observatory, tess, space podcast, space podcasts, Happy Monday!

Don't forget; you can reach me through email, john@thespaceshot.com. Send questions, ideas, or comments to this email, and I will respond to you! Thanks for reaching out :)

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 you!

You can send me questions and connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter, by clicking one of the links below.

Facebook

Instagram

Twitter

I've also got a call in number that I'm going to be testing here soon, so keep an eye out for that!

Thanks to everyone that's subscribed to the podcast. 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 you!

Episode Links:

Explorer 3 NASA Mission Page

Explorer Program Mission Page

Explorers Program- Medium-Class Explorers (MIDEX) Missions

The Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory

TESS

The launch of TESS is coming up soon, check out the launch schedule here.

Spaceflight Now Launch Schedule

]]> Happy Monday!

Don't forget; you can reach me through email, john@thespaceshot.com. Send questions, ideas, or comments to this email, and I will respond to you! Thanks for reaching out :)

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 you!

You can send me questions and connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter, by clicking one of the links below.

Facebook

Instagram

Twitter

I've also got a call in number that I'm going to be testing here soon, so keep an eye out for that!

Thanks to everyone that's subscribed to the podcast. 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 you!

Episode Links:

Explorer 3 NASA Mission Page

Explorer Program Mission Page

Explorers Program- Medium-Class Explorers (MIDEX) Missions

The Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory

TESS

The launch of TESS is coming up soon, check out the launch schedule here.

Spaceflight Now Launch Schedule

]]> Episode 201: Hubble Part 1 https://thespaceshot.fireside.fm/201 0254ef99-e022-4518-ad9f-274d27a357d6 Fri, 01 Dec 2017 03:30:00 -0600 John Mulnix 201 Hubble Part 1 full 1 John Mulnix Happy December! Be sure to check out the show notes for some links to incredible Hubble videos on YouTube. More on Hubble in tomorrow's episode, plus a bunch of Space Shuttle flights, it's going to be a fun episode, don't miss it! 6:16 no <p>If you listen to the show, please leave a review in iTunes. If you've got the Podcasts App on your Apple device, just search "Space Shot" then, depending on your iOS version, scroll down until you see "Tap to Rate" :) Thanks! </p> <p>Connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, just click the links below. </p> <p><a href="https://m.facebook.com/thespaceshot/" rel="nofollow noopener"><strong>Facebook</strong></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/johnmulnix/" rel="nofollow noopener"><strong>Instagram</strong></a></p> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/johnmulnix" rel="nofollow noopener"><strong>Twitter</strong></a></p> <p>Episode Links:</p> <p>I forgot to mention this link in the episode! NASA has a Hubble Space Telescope Channel that's totally worth checking out! Here is that link:<br> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiuUQ9asub3Ta8mqP5LNiOhOygRzue8kN" rel="nofollow noopener">NASA's Hubble Space Telescope- YouTube</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1mGETV-qMSQ" rel="nofollow noopener">PBS NOVA Documentary on Hubble</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/hubble/story/index.html" rel="nofollow noopener">NASA- About the Hubble Space Telescope</a></p> <p><a href="http://hubblesite.org/the_telescope/nuts_.and._bolts/optics/costar/index.php" rel="nofollow noopener">Hubblesite.org- Eyeglasses for Hubble</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/shuttlemissions/archives/sts-61.html" rel="nofollow noopener">STS-61 Hubble Servicing Mission 1</a> </p> astronomy, hubble, launch, russia, soyuz, space science, space shuttle, telescope, telescopes, hubble podcast, nasa podcast, nasa history podcast, space podcast, space history podcast, If you listen to the show, please leave a review in iTunes. If you've got the Podcasts App on your Apple device, just search "Space Shot" then, depending on your iOS version, scroll down until you see "Tap to Rate" :) Thanks!

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Episode Links:

I forgot to mention this link in the episode! NASA has a Hubble Space Telescope Channel that's totally worth checking out! Here is that link:
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope- YouTube

PBS NOVA Documentary on Hubble

NASA- About the Hubble Space Telescope

Hubblesite.org- Eyeglasses for Hubble

STS-61 Hubble Servicing Mission 1

]]> If you listen to the show, please leave a review in iTunes. If you've got the Podcasts App on your Apple device, just search "Space Shot" then, depending on your iOS version, scroll down until you see "Tap to Rate" :) Thanks!

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Episode Links:

I forgot to mention this link in the episode! NASA has a Hubble Space Telescope Channel that's totally worth checking out! Here is that link:
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope- YouTube

PBS NOVA Documentary on Hubble

NASA- About the Hubble Space Telescope

Hubblesite.org- Eyeglasses for Hubble

STS-61 Hubble Servicing Mission 1

]]> Episode 41: Meteors, UFOs, and MUOS 5 https://thespaceshot.fireside.fm/41 5adde4d4-2fcb-42a5-b076-d5cdf02a4f8f Sat, 24 Jun 2017 22:00:00 -0500 John Mulnix 41 Meteors, UFOs, and MUOS 5 full 1 John Mulnix The Navy's MUOS 5 satellite launched on this day in 2016. Plus, a meteor and the Roswell coverup. 4:30 no <p>Episode Links: </p> <p><a href="https://youtu.be/adb6FQwDnEw" rel="nofollow noopener">MUOS 5 Launch Highlights</a><br> <a href="http://www.ulalaunch.com/atlas-v-to-launch-muos5.aspx" rel="nofollow noopener">MUOS Mission Information</a></p> <p><a href="https://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/06/24/june-24-1997-the-roswell-incident/" rel="nofollow noopener">June 24, 1997 | The ‘Roswell Incident'</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.lib.umd.edu/epsl/this-week-in-science/chicora-meteor" rel="nofollow noopener">Chicora Meteor</a></p> atlas v, cape canaveral, kennedy space center, launch, meteor, muos, rocket, rocket launch, rockets, roswell, space, united states armed forces, us navy, usaf, space podcast, space history podcast, ula podcast, Episode Links:

MUOS 5 Launch Highlights
MUOS Mission Information

June 24, 1997 | The ‘Roswell Incident'

Chicora Meteor

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MUOS 5 Launch Highlights
MUOS Mission Information

June 24, 1997 | The ‘Roswell Incident'

Chicora Meteor

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