Endless Horizons: Space Simplified
By Endless Horizons
This is a podcast about space, and seeks to provide listeners with quick explanations of the complex topics of the void. From the Space Race to Moon colonies to Black Holes, I try to make it simple but educational. This podcast uses a script written in bullet points, as I have found that improvisation brings out better content when directed. Cover art photo provided by Brett Ritchie on Unsplash: unsplash.com/@brett_ritchie_photography
Endless Horizons: Space SimplifiedMay 27, 2019
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Episode 25; The Death of the Universe
In this episode, I talk about two ways the universe could end.
May 27, 201904:47
Episode 24: The Artemis Program and the Deep Space Gateway
In this episode, I discuss NASA’s plan to construct a space station in orbit of the Moon by 2024
May 20, 201905:44
Episode 23: The Ringworld (Megastructures)
In this episode, I discuss the concept of the Ringworld, an artificial habitat to be built in a distant future.
May 13, 201907:44
Episode 22: The Matryoshka Brain (Megastructures)
In this short episode I expand upon the Dyson Sphere with the Matryoshka Brain
May 10, 201902:33
Episode 21: Captive Star: The Dyson Structure (Megastructures)
In this episode, I explain the concept and engineering behind the Dyson Structure, on of the largest possible constructs in the Universe.
May 08, 201906:41
Episode 20: The Kardashev Scale (Megastructures)
In this episode, I explain the Kardashev Scale of measuring civilizations.
May 06, 201907:08
Episode 19: Lagrangian Points
This episode is about Langrange Points, an aspect of orbital mechanics. This is based on an essay written by Neil Degrasse Tyson, titled “The Five Points of Lagrange”.
May 02, 201905:31
Episode 18: Asteroids
In this episode, I talk about asteroids, the most terrifying objects in the Solar System.
May 01, 201906:16
Episode 17: Mars: The Origin of Life?
In this episode, I discuss a theory of Mars being the origin of life in the Solar System, and that life was transported to Earth on asteroids. This theory is put forth by Robert Zubrin in an appendix to his book, the Case for Mars.
Apr 28, 201905:22
Episode 16: Cycler Transport (Mission to Mars)
In this episode I look at an interesting concept from Buzz Aldrin’s book Mission to Mars
Apr 26, 201903:24
Episode 15: For All Mankind: A United Space Program (Mission to Mars)
This episode discusses the benefits of international cooperation in space, based on Buzz Aldrin’s book Mission to Mars: My Vision for Space Exploration
Apr 23, 201905:51
Episode 14: The Stanford Torus (Megastructures)
In this episode I talk about the Stanford Torus concept and how we could build it.
Apr 17, 201904:45
Episode 13: Tachyons: The Particle that Violates Common Sense (Physics of the Impossible)
In this episode, I talk about the Tachyon, a theoretical particle that is confusing to think about. Book: Physics of the Impossible
Apr 17, 201905:07
Episode 12: Spreading to the Stars: The Ramjet Fusion Engine (Physics of the Impossible)
This episode discusses the concept of the Ramjet Fusion Engine, a current proposal for how we could travel faster than light (or appear to) Book: Physics of the Impossible, by Michio Kaku
Apr 16, 201908:04
Episode 11: How to Make a Forcefield (Physics of the Impossible)
In this episode, I look at a classic piece of science fiction, and see how it could become a reality. Book: Physics of the Impossible, by Michio Kaku
Apr 15, 201904:06
Episode 10: The String Theory Multiverse (Physics of the Impossible)
In this episode I talk about how string theory allows for a multiverse. Book: Physics of the Impossible by Michio Kaku
Apr 14, 201905:41
Episode 9: Breaking the Light Barrier: The Alcubierre Drive (Physics of the Impossible)
In this episode, I continue my exploration of possible future technologies with the Alcubierre Drive. Book: Physics of the Impossible by Michio Kaku
Apr 14, 201905:22
Episode 8: Black Holes and Wormholes (Physics of the Impossible)
This episode was inspired by Physics of the Impossible by Michio Kaku. I highly recommend reading it for yourself, as he goes into much greater detail. This episode is my take on what I learned from the section of the book about this topic.
Apr 12, 201909:22
Episode 7: The Space Elevator (Megastructures)
This episode kicks off season 2 of Endless Horizons, this season is all about megastructures. Enjoy
Mar 29, 201902:45
Episode 6: The Moon Colony
In this episode, we explore what a moon colony could do for humanity, and how it could be accomplished.
Nov 30, 201806:34
Episode 5: The Dream of a Reusable Spacecraft
In this episode, we look at the possibility of a reusable spacecraft, and attempts at making one.
Nov 19, 201802:37
Episode 4: Common misconceptions about space travel
In this episode, we address common misconceptions about how space travel works.
Nov 19, 201803:41
Episode 3: Early Manned Missions (Space Race)
In this episode, we look at the manned missions of the space race
Nov 01, 201802:16
Episode 2: Early Satellites (Space Race)
In this episode, we explore the early satellites that started the space race and some of the major accomplishments. DISCLAIMER: not every satellite is in this episode
Oct 24, 201801:49
Episode 1: Series Introduction
This is an introduction to the series
Oct 18, 201801:15