Alan Ladwig's guest appearances

Alan Ladwig

Casual Space

Space4U

Laurie Orth

Emily Carney

Tanya Harrison

Chris Carberry

Dylan Taylor

Laura Forczyk

Rachel Lyons

Stephanie Murphy

Michael Wall

Tim Gagnon

Dan Jacobs

Ron Moore

Marcelo Gleiser

Loretta Hidalgo Whitesides

Elizabeth Howell

OwlTail

What a fun conversation! Beth and Alan combine all of the space topics you love in one incredibly entertaining episode, including:  Astrochicks, George Lucas, hyphenated astronauts and tickets to the moon offered from former airlines company PanAm.   See You in Orbit? Our Dream of Spaceflight is the book Alan presents that will guide you on a historical, personal, irreverent, and often-humorous tour of the promises, expectations, principal personalities, and milestones regarding the goal individuals have to fly in space. At the end of the tour we'll assess whether we are getting closer to the day when we can greet fellow dreamers with the joyful salutation: See You in Orbit!Where to get your copy of the book, See You in Orbit  https://www.amazon.com/See-You-Orbit-Dream-Spaceflight/dp/1733265708 “Their letters inspired me- they were so heartfelt. Look no further! I’m your man/ woman!  This would bring meaning to my life! Why a teacher? Why not a plumber? How about Journalists? Nurses? Everyone wanted to go.” -Alan Ladwig about being the manager of space flight participant program at NASA and receiving letters from people wanting to fly to space (from the Casual Space Podcast ).    Where to find Alan Ladwig: https://toorbitproductions.com/about-me   On Twitter @SpaceArtAl   Here’s more about Alan:  Alan has been recognized for his leadership and contributions in the field of policy, communications, and STEAM education in the aerospace sector. He is especially known for playing a leading role in developing and managing programs to directly engage the general public in space research and space-related outreach opportunities.  He is Chief of To Orbit Productions, an independent company that provides consulting services and lectures on space policy as well the creation of art projects based on space themes. Ladwig is also serving as the Chief of Communications and a member of the Board of Directors of the Star Harbor Space Training Academy, a startup company with plans to offer astronaut training for the general public. During his career Ladwig received NASA’s Distinguished Service Medal, the Exceptional Achievement Medal, two Exceptional Service Medals, the Outstanding Leadership Medal, and was a member of six Group Achievement Awards. He is a Fellow of the American Astronautical Society. In 2014 Ladwig received the Distinguish Alumni Award for both Elgin Community College and the Illinois Community College Trustees Association. He served in U.S. Army with the 558th Artillery Group, stationed in Athens, Greece from 1972-1974. Ladwig received a Masters in Higher Education (1976) and Bachelors in Speech (1970) from Southern Illinois University. He received an Associates degree in Business from Elgin Community College (1968).  

What a fun conversation! Beth and Alan combine all of the space topics you love in one incredibly entertaining episode, including:  Astrochicks, George Lucas, hyphenated astronauts and tickets to the moon offered from former airlines company PanAm.   See You in Orbit? Our Dream of Spaceflight is the book Alan presents that will guide you on a historical, personal, irreverent, and often-humorous tour of the promises, expectations, principal personalities, and milestones regarding the goal individuals have to fly in space. At the end of the tour we'll assess whether we are getting closer to the day when we can greet fellow dreamers with the joyful salutation: See You in Orbit!Where to get your copy of the book, See You in Orbit <a href="https://www.amazon.com/See-You-Orbit-Dream-Spaceflight/dp/1733265708" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.amazon.com/See-You-Orbit-Dream-Spaceflight/dp/1733265708</a> “Their letters inspired me- they were so heartfelt. Look no further! I’m your man/ woman!  This would bring meaning to my life! Why a teacher? Why not a plumber? How about Journalists? Nurses? Everyone wanted to go.” -Alan Ladwig about being the manager of space flight participant program at NASA and receiving letters from people wanting to fly to space (from the Casual Space Podcast ).  Where to find Alan Ladwig: <a href="https://toorbitproductions.com/about-me" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://toorbitproductions.com/about-me</a> On Twitter @SpaceArtAl Here’s more about Alan:  Alan has been recognized for his leadership and contributions in the field of policy, communications, and STEAM education in the aerospace sector. He is especially known for playing a leading role in developing and managing programs to directly engage the general public in space research and space-related outreach opportunities.  He is Chief of To Orbit Productions, an independent company that provides consulting services and lectures on space policy as well the creation of art projects based on space themes. Ladwig is also serving as the Chief of Communications and a member of the Board of Directors of the Star Harbor Space Training Academy, a startup company with plans to offer astronaut training for the general public. During his career Ladwig received NASA’s Distinguished Service Medal, the Exceptional Achievement Medal, two Exceptional Service Medals, the Outstanding Leadership Medal, and was a member of six Group Achievement Awards. He is a Fellow of the American Astronautical Society. In 2014 Ladwig received the Distinguish Alumni Award for both Elgin Community College and the Illinois Community College Trustees Association. He served in U.S. Army with the 558th Artillery Group, stationed in Athens, Greece from 1972-1974. Ladwig received a Masters in Higher Education (1976) and Bachelors in Speech (1970) from Southern Illinois University. He received an Associates degree in Business from Elgin Community College (1968).

86: Alan Ladwig Will See You In Orbit

In this episode:   We continue our conversation with Alan Ladwig, the author of “See You in Orbit? Our Dream of Spaceflight.” Between 1981 and 1990, Alan held a variety of positions at NASA Headquarters, including Director of Special Projects for the Office of Exploration and Manager of the Shuttle Student Involvement Program. Alan was also Manager of NASA’s Space Flight Participant program in the 1980s, which included the “Teacher in Space” project, most famously known for its selection of Christa McAuliffe as the first teacher and civilian to be chosen to participate in spaceflight.   In this second part of our conversation, Alan discusses how Russia played an early role in paving the way for civilian passengers to travel to the International Space Station, the plans that four companies currently have to develop commercial space stations for civilian use, how the arts are regarded within the space community, and how the prohibitive cost of space travel hinders the democratization of space.   In discussing how high costs prevent more access to space, Alan said, “We want space to be an environment that is experienced by a wider range of people. Not just scientists, engineers... Not trained astronauts and cosmonauts, but people from all walks of life. Because … space is just an extension of who we are.”   For more information on Alan and his current pursuits, visit his website at toorbitproductions.com, and visit his Facebook page to view his space-inspired artwork. Alan’s book is available for purchase at amazon.com.   Click here for Part One of this conversation.   Introductory and closing music: Paint the Sky by Hans Atom (c) copyright 2015 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/hansatom/50718 Ft: Miss Judged

In this episode: We continue our conversation with Alan Ladwig, the author of “See You in Orbit? Our Dream of Spaceflight.” Between 1981 and 1990, Alan held a variety of positions at NASA Headquarters, including Director of Special Projects for the Office of Exploration and Manager of the Shuttle Student Involvement Program. Alan was also Manager of NASA’s Space Flight Participant program in the 1980s, which included the “Teacher in Space” project, most famously known for its selection of Christa McAuliffe as the first teacher and civilian to be chosen to participate in spaceflight. In this second part of our conversation, Alan discusses how Russia played an early role in paving the way for civilian passengers to travel to the International Space Station, the plans that four companies currently have to develop commercial space stations for civilian use, how the arts are regarded within the space community, and how the prohibitive cost of space travel hinders the democratization of space. In discussing how high costs prevent more access to space, Alan said, “We want space to be an environment that is experienced by a wider range of people. Not just scientists, engineers... Not trained astronauts and cosmonauts, but people from all walks of life. Because … space is just an extension of who we are.” For more information on Alan and his current pursuits, visit his website at <a href="https://toorbitproductions.com/about-me" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">toorbitproductions.com</a>, and visit his <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pg/SpaceArtAl/photos/?ref=page_internal" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> page to view his space-inspired artwork. Alan’s book is available for purchase at <a href="https://www.amazon.com/See-You-Orbit-Dream-Spaceflight/dp/1733265708/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2ULOVP3PYAM01&amp;keywords=alan+ladwig+book&amp;qid=1580841659&amp;sprefix=Alan+ldwig%5C%2Caps%2C882&amp;sr=8-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">amazon.com</a>. <a href="https://www.spacefoundation.org/2020/01/31/space4u-podcast-alan-ladwig-author-part-one/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here for Part One of this conversation</a>. Introductory and closing music: Paint the Sky by Hans Atom (c) copyright 2015 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. <a href="http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/hansatom/50718" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/hansatom/50718</a> Ft: Miss Judged

Alan Ladwig - Author, Part Two

In this episode:   We meet author of "See You in Orbit? Our Dream of Spaceflight" by Alan Ladwig. Between 1981 to 1990, Alan held a variety of positions at NASA Headquarters, including Manager of the Space Flight Participant Program, Director of Special Projects for the Office of Exploration, and Manager of the Shuttle Student Involvement Program. In addition, Alan was in charge of NASA’s Space Flight Participant program in the 1980s, which included the Teacher in Space Program, most famously known for its selection of Christa McAuliffe as the first teacher, and civilian to be chosen to fly to space.   Alan tells us about how he came to work for NASA the day before a government hiring freeze. Alan also shares insights into the thousands of letters he received and would respond to from citizens who wanted to go to space, including one young man who wrote countless letters and kept his dream and eventually worked with NASA and has a commercial spaceflight booked.   Alan also shares the process that was involved with the selection of sending a teacher to space, including the original debate, who should go to space? A teacher? Journalist? Jacques Cousteau's son? Walter Cronkite?   For more information on Alan and his current pursuits, visit his website at toorbitproductions.com, and visit his Facebook page to view his space-inspired artwork. Alan’s book is available for purchase at amazon.com.   Stay tuned for Part Two of this podcast, coming soon.   Introductory and closing music: Paint the Sky by Hans Atom (c) copyright 2015 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/hansatom/50718 Ft: Miss Judged

In this episode: We meet author of "See You in Orbit? Our Dream of Spaceflight" by Alan Ladwig. Between 1981 to 1990, Alan held a variety of positions at NASA Headquarters, including Manager of the Space Flight Participant Program, Director of Special Projects for the Office of Exploration, and Manager of the Shuttle Student Involvement Program. In addition, Alan was in charge of NASA’s Space Flight Participant program in the 1980s, which included the Teacher in Space Program, most famously known for its selection of Christa McAuliffe as the first teacher, and civilian to be chosen to fly to space. Alan tells us about how he came to work for NASA the day before a government hiring freeze. Alan also shares insights into the thousands of letters he received and would respond to from citizens who wanted to go to space, including one young man who wrote countless letters and kept his dream and eventually worked with NASA and has a commercial spaceflight booked. Alan also shares the process that was involved with the selection of sending a teacher to space, including the original debate, who should go to space? A teacher? Journalist? Jacques Cousteau's son? Walter Cronkite? For more information on Alan and his current pursuits, visit his website at <a href="https://toorbitproductions.com/about-me" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">toorbitproductions.com</a>, and visit his <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pg/SpaceArtAl/photos/?ref=page_internal" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> page to view his space-inspired artwork. Alan’s book is available for purchase at <a href="https://www.amazon.com/See-You-Orbit-Dream-Spaceflight/dp/1733265708/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2ULOVP3PYAM01&amp;keywords=alan+ladwig+book&amp;qid=1580841659&amp;sprefix=Alan+ldwig%5C%2Caps%2C882&amp;sr=8-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">amazon.com</a>. Stay tuned for Part Two of this podcast, coming soon. Introductory and closing music: Paint the Sky by Hans Atom (c) copyright 2015 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. <a href="http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/hansatom/50718" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/hansatom/50718</a> Ft: Miss Judged