Pete Conrad III, son of Apollo 12 commander Pete Conrad, is our guest for this episode. He talks with host Paul Ring about the close-up view he had of his father’s aerospace […]
Paul Ring
Aerospace journalist, IT support professional and host of The Launch Pad Space Podcast.
Episode 6 – Suited for Space – Bill Ayrey
Bill Ayrey, former ILC Dover space suit test engineer and company historian, talks to host Paul Ring about the creation of the space suits that allowed Apollo astronauts to walk and work […]
We’re back, baby!
Yes, ladies and gentlemen … and babies, we are back. We’ve got two new episodes in the can, waiting for production, and two more tentative approvals waiting to be scheduled. It’s going […]
Launch Pad Space Podcast patches have arrived
Great News, everyone! I have finally been able to order a batch of Launch Pad Space Podcast patches. They look great, and I can’t wait to give you a chance to get […]
A Little Labor Day break
Hello, everyone! The podcast is taking a little vacation this week because of the holiday and my difficulty in arranging a guest. No worries, though. We’ll be back later this month. In […]
Launch Pad Top V: ‘Realistic’ Space Movies
I’ve always wanted this page, and the podcast, to cover not just historic space exploration, but also the science fiction movies that both inspired, and were inspired by, the U.S. – Soviet […]
Episode 5 – Collecting Space – Larry McGlynn
Paul Ring talks with collector, lecturer, appraiser and space historian Larry McGlynn about collecting space-related items and art. He offers his thoughts about the current market and offers tips for new collectors. […]
Episode 4 – ‘Father, Son and Holy Shuttle’ – Patrick Mullane
Paul Ring talks to Air Force veteran, executive director of Harvard Business School Online Patrick Mullane. He is the son of Shuttle astronaut Mike Mullane and the author of “The Father, Son […]
New board game puts you in the position of mission controller, astronaut
A new board game released late last month looks to capture the drama and excitement of the Gemini and Apollo missions. Apollo: A Game Inspired by the NASA Moon Missions by Buffalo […]
Check out Amy Bean’s brand new online store
Amy Bean, subject of the latest episode of The Launch Pad Space Podcast, has recently opened a store on her website, moonwalkerdaughter.com. The store features prints by her father, Apollo 12 and […]
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