On STS-106, we finally get to meet Zvezda, the Russian service module for the International Space Station. We also meet some new faces, decrypt some mission designations, move a bunch of equipment, and perform an EVA that may or may not be a milestone. Show notes: <a href= "https://thespaceabove.us/episodes/ep188_sts-106/">https://thespaceabove.us/episodes/ep188_sts-106/</a> <a href= "https://thespaceabove.us">https://thespaceabove.us</a> <a href= "https://twitter.com/SpaceAboveUs">https://twitter.com/SpaceAboveUs</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;On STS-106, we finally get to meet Zvezda, the Russian service module for the International Space Station. We also meet some new faces, decrypt some mission designations, move a bunch of equipment, and perform an EVA that may or may not be a milestone.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Show notes: &lt;a href= "https://thespaceabove.us/episodes/ep188_sts-106/"&gt;https://thespaceabove.us/episodes/ep188_sts-106/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;span data-offset-key="7ikv0-0-0"&gt;&lt;span data-text= "true"&gt;&lt;span data-offset-key="ai4p5-0-0"&gt;&lt;a href= "https://thespaceabove.us"&gt;https://thespaceabove.us&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;span data-offset-key="7ikv0-0-0"&gt;&lt;span data-text= "true"&gt;&lt;span data-offset-key="ai4p5-0-0"&gt;&lt;a href= "https://twitter.com/SpaceAboveUs"&gt;https://twitter.com/SpaceAboveUs&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

On STS-106, we finally get to meet Zvezda, the Russian service module for the International Space Station. We also meet some new faces, decrypt some mission designations, move a bunch of equipment, and perform an EVA that may or may not be a...

188 - STS-106 - 2A or not 2b (ISS Resupply 2A.2b)

I think we can all agree that social media (and anything approaching it) was a mistake, but sometimes the internet decides to throw you a bone and you meet a NASA flight surgeon on Reddit. After some friendly chatting via email, Dr. Kim Broadwell was gracious enough to speak to me on the podcast. Let’s hear what he has to say! Show notes: <a href= "https://thespaceabove.us/episodes/ep187_interview_dr_kim_broadwell/"> https://thespaceabove.us/episodes/ep187_interview_dr_kim_broadwell/</a> <a href= "https://thespaceabove.us">https://thespaceabove.us</a> <a href= "https://twitter.com/SpaceAboveUs">https://twitter.com/SpaceAboveUs</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;I think we can all agree that social media (and anything approaching it) was a mistake, but sometimes the internet decides to throw you a bone and you meet a NASA flight surgeon on Reddit. After some friendly chatting via email, Dr. Kim Broadwell was gracious enough to speak to me on the podcast. Let’s hear what he has to say!&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Show notes: &lt;a href= "https://thespaceabove.us/episodes/ep187_interview_dr_kim_broadwell/"&gt; https://thespaceabove.us/episodes/ep187_interview_dr_kim_broadwell/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;span data-offset-key="7ikv0-0-0"&gt;&lt;span data-text= "true"&gt;&lt;span data-offset-key="ai4p5-0-0"&gt;&lt;a href= "https://thespaceabove.us"&gt;https://thespaceabove.us&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;span data-offset-key="7ikv0-0-0"&gt;&lt;span data-text= "true"&gt;&lt;span data-offset-key="ai4p5-0-0"&gt;&lt;a href= "https://twitter.com/SpaceAboveUs"&gt;https://twitter.com/SpaceAboveUs&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</description>

I think we can all agree that social media (and anything approaching it) was a mistake, but sometimes the internet decides to throw you a bone and you meet a NASA flight surgeon on Reddit. After some friendly chatting via email, Dr. Kim Broadwell was...

187 - Interview with former NASA flight surgeon Dr. Kim Broadwell

On STS-101 we’ve got a slick new cockpit to show off, a pile of launch delays, a ton or two of new equipment and supplies and some floppy disks in the payload bay. Let’s head back to the ISS! Show notes: <a href= "https://thespaceabove.us/episodes/ep186_sts-101/">https://thespaceabove.us/episodes/ep186_sts-101/</a> <a href= "https://thespaceabove.us">https://thespaceabove.us</a> <a href= "https://twitter.com/SpaceAboveUs">https://twitter.com/SpaceAboveUs</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;On STS-101 we’ve got a slick new cockpit to show off, a pile of launch delays, a ton or two of new equipment and supplies and some floppy disks in the payload bay. Let’s head back to the ISS!&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Show notes: &lt;a href= "https://thespaceabove.us/episodes/ep186_sts-101/"&gt;https://thespaceabove.us/episodes/ep186_sts-101/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;span data-offset-key="7ikv0-0-0"&gt;&lt;span data-text= "true"&gt;&lt;span data-offset-key="ai4p5-0-0"&gt;&lt;a href= "https://thespaceabove.us"&gt;https://thespaceabove.us&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;span data-offset-key="7ikv0-0-0"&gt;&lt;span data-text= "true"&gt;&lt;span data-offset-key="ai4p5-0-0"&gt;&lt;a href= "https://twitter.com/SpaceAboveUs"&gt;https://twitter.com/SpaceAboveUs&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

On STS-101 we’ve got a slick new cockpit to show off, a pile of launch delays, a ton or two of new equipment and supplies and some floppy disks in the payload bay. Let’s head back to the ISS! Show notes:

186 - STS-101 - Screens and Stations (ISS Resupply 2A.2a)

On STS-99 we’ll be studying the Earth in a whole new dimension, using fancy radar tricks to scan nearly the entire planet in 3D! Close and lock your visors and put on your 3D glasses now! Show notes: <a href= "http://thespaceabove.us/episodes/ep185_sts-99/">http://thespaceabove.us/episodes/ep185_sts-99/</a> <a href= "http://thespaceabove.us">http://thespaceabove.us</a> <a href= "http://twitter.com/SpaceAboveUs">http://twitter.com/SpaceAboveUs</a> <a href= "http://patreon.com/TheSpaceAboveUs">http://patreon.com/TheSpaceAboveUs</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;On STS-99 we’ll be studying the Earth in a whole new dimension, using fancy radar tricks to scan nearly the entire planet in 3D! Close and lock your visors and put on your 3D glasses now!&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Show notes: &lt;a href= "http://thespaceabove.us/episodes/ep185_sts-99/"&gt;http://thespaceabove.us/episodes/ep185_sts-99/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;span data-offset-key="7ikv0-0-0"&gt;&lt;span data-text= "true"&gt;&lt;span data-offset-key="ai4p5-0-0"&gt;&lt;a href= "http://thespaceabove.us"&gt;http://thespaceabove.us&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;span data-offset-key="7ikv0-0-0"&gt;&lt;span data-text= "true"&gt;&lt;span data-offset-key="ai4p5-0-0"&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;a href= "http://twitter.com/SpaceAboveUs"&gt;http://twitter.com/SpaceAboveUs&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;span data-offset-key="7ikv0-0-0"&gt;&lt;span data-text= "true"&gt;&lt;span data-offset-key="ai4p5-0-0"&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;a href= "http://patreon.com/TheSpaceAboveUs"&gt;http://patreon.com/TheSpaceAboveUs&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

On STS-99 we’ll be studying the Earth in a whole new dimension, using fancy radar tricks to scan nearly the entire planet in 3D! Close and lock your visors and put on your 3D glasses now! Show notes:

185 - STS-99 - Here Comes The Boom (SRTM)

The Hubble Space Telescope couldn't wait until the year 2000 for a visit, while the Space Shuttle's computers couldn't handle the year 2000 at all. With the clock ticking, will the crew of STS-103 be able to save the new year for scientists everywhere? <a href= "http://thespaceabove.us">http://thespaceabove.us</a> <a href= "http://twitter.com/SpaceAboveUs">http://twitter.com/SpaceAboveUs</a> <a href= "http://patreon.com/TheSpaceAboveUs">http://patreon.com/TheSpaceAboveUs</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;The Hubble Space Telescope couldn't wait until the year 2000 for a visit, while the Space Shuttle's computers couldn't handle the year 2000 at all. With the clock ticking, will the crew of STS-103 be able to save the new year for scientists everywhere?&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;span data-offset-key="7ikv0-0-0"&gt;&lt;span data-text= "true"&gt;&lt;span data-offset-key="ai4p5-0-0"&gt;&lt;a href= "http://thespaceabove.us"&gt;http://thespaceabove.us&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;span data-offset-key="7ikv0-0-0"&gt;&lt;span data-text= "true"&gt;&lt;span data-offset-key="ai4p5-0-0"&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;a href= "http://twitter.com/SpaceAboveUs"&gt;http://twitter.com/SpaceAboveUs&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;span data-offset-key="7ikv0-0-0"&gt;&lt;span data-text= "true"&gt;&lt;span data-offset-key="ai4p5-0-0"&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;a href= "http://patreon.com/TheSpaceAboveUs"&gt;http://patreon.com/TheSpaceAboveUs&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

The Hubble Space Telescope couldn't wait until the year 2000 for a visit, while the Space Shuttle's computers couldn't handle the year 2000 at all. With the clock ticking, will the crew of STS-103 be able to save the new year for scientists everywhere?

184 - STS-103 - Y2K And I Feel Fine (Hubble Servicing 3A)

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