# Space on The No Agenda Show Space comes up in 287 chapters across 259 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from November 2007 to October 2026. - **Chapters:** 287 - **Episodes:** 259 - **Discussed:** November 2007 – October 2026 - **Related topics:** [Nasa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nasa.md), [China](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [Elon Musk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elon-musk.md), [Donald Trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [Russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), [Satellites](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/satellites.md), [Moon Landing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/moon-landing.md), [Mars](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mars.md), [Jeff Bezos](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jeff-bezos.md), [Air Force](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/air-force.md) ## Chapters 1–20 of 287 ### Sir Buzz and the Married Gays Farewell - **Episode:** [1916: The Final Episode](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1916-the-final-episode.md) - **Published:** 2026-10-30 - **Time:** 49:17–52:51 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1916-the-final-episode/chapter/sir-buzz-and-the-married-gays-farewell.md Louis Burns and R.F. Willis contribute donations to join the peerage, with Willis noting he will follow Adam Curry to the "We Get to Do This" podcast. Thomas McCuckis, representing the "No Agenda Married Gays," recalls a 2021 dinner in Austin with the hosts. The note includes a humorous anecdote about living in an apartment with Alec Baldwin's future wife. Keywords: tomball texas, palm bay florida, space coast, [alec baldwin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alec-baldwin.md), [fredericksburg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fredericksburg.md) ### CNBC Experts Debate AI Kill Switches and Distributed Systems - **Episode:** [1905: Nerdballs](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1905-nerdballs.md) - **Published:** 2026-09-20 - **Time:** 43:56–47:23 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1905-nerdballs/chapter/cnbc-experts-debate-ai-kill-switches-and-distributed-systems.md A CNBC report explores the concept of an "AI kill switch" following warnings from industry researchers that AI could become catastrophic. Experts explain that a single switch is impossible because AI systems are distributed across thousands of data centers globally. The segment references the fictional Hal 9000 to illustrate the fear of machines refusing to be disconnected, while proponents call for international hardware standards for chips. Keywords: [cnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnbc.md), [kill switch](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kill-switch.md), [2001 a space odyssey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/2001-a-space-odyssey.md), hal 9000, [openai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/openai.md), [hugging face](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hugging-face.md) ### US Space Force and Golden Dome Missile Defense - **Episode:** [1904: Junkie Communism](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1904-junkie-communism.md) - **Published:** 2026-09-17 - **Time:** 43:34–47:50 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1904-junkie-communism/chapter/us-space-force-and-golden-dome-missile-defense.md Air Force Secretary Troy Meink acknowledges the existence of U.S. weapons in space designed to protect orbital assets from Russia and China. This disclosure is linked to President Trump's "Golden Dome" missile defense plan, which echoes the Reagan-era "Star Wars" program and involves space-based interceptors. Keywords: [space force](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/space-force.md), troy meink, [golden dome](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/golden-dome.md), [star wars](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/star-wars.md), [ronald reagan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ronald-reagan.md) ### Orbital Economy, High-Speed Rail Comparison - **Episode:** [1872: Lunar Economy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1872-lunar-economy.md) - **Published:** 2026-05-28 - **Time:** 1:28:22–1:31:38 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1872-lunar-economy/chapter/orbital-economy-high-speed-rail-comparison.md NASA's vision includes manufacturing rocket propellant on the moon and developing an "orbital economy." The hosts compare the $20 billion NASA budget to the $100 billion spent on California's high-speed rail project, which has yet to lay any track. They argue that while the space budget is large, it is relatively small compared to domestic infrastructure failures. Keywords: orbital economy, propellant manufacturing, [california high-speed rail](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california-high-speed-rail.md), [nasa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nasa.md), [space exploration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/space-exploration.md) ### Trump Unveils Golden Dome Missile Defense Plan - **Episode:** [1857: Teen Takeover](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1857-teen-takeover.md) - **Published:** 2026-04-05 - **Time:** 38:56–41:01 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1857-teen-takeover/chapter/trump-unveils-golden-dome-missile-defense-plan.md President Trump introduced the "Golden Dome," a $175 billion national missile defense system inspired by Israel's Iron Dome. Managed by Space Force General Michael Gutlein, the project aims to integrate defense systems from the seabed to space within three years, though funding depends on a pending reconciliation bill. Keywords: [golden dome](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/golden-dome.md), [iron dome](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iron-dome.md), [pete hegseth](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pete-hegseth.md), michael gutlein, [missile defense](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/missile-defense.md), [space force](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/space-force.md) ### NASA Artemis 2 Moon Mission, Cislunar Space Terminology - **Episode:** [1856: CIS Lunar](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1856-cis-lunar.md) - **Published:** 2026-04-02 - **Time:** 9:23 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1856-cis-lunar/chapter/nasa-artemis-2-moon-mission-cislunar-space-terminology.md NASA's Artemis 2 mission launched four astronauts from Kennedy Space Center, marking a significant step in the renewed space race to establish a lunar base. NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman emphasizes a shift toward a monthly launch cadence and repeatable missions to "cislunar space," a term describing the area between Earth and the Moon. The mission serves as a strategic signal of American technological superiority to geopolitical rivals, specifically China. Keywords: [nasa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nasa.md), [artemis 2](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/artemis-2.md), cislunar space, [jared isaacman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jared-isaacman.md), [moon base](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/moon-base.md), [space race](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/space-race.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md) ### China Lunar Ambitions, 2030 Moon Landing Goal - **Episode:** [1856: CIS Lunar](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1856-cis-lunar.md) - **Published:** 2026-04-02 - **Time:** 9:25–11:03 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1856-cis-lunar/chapter/china-lunar-ambitions-2030-moon-landing-goal.md China is aggressively pursuing a manned moon landing with a target date of December 31, 2030. Dean Chang of the Potomac Institute for Policy Studies suggests that China will move "heaven and earth" to ensure Chinese boots leave an impression on the lunar surface. This persistence poses a direct challenge to U.S. dominance in space travel and the future language of lunar operations. Keywords: [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [moon landing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/moon-landing.md), dean chang, potomac institute, lunar surface, space travel ### New Lunar Economy, US-China Space Competition - **Episode:** [1856: CIS Lunar](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1856-cis-lunar.md) - **Published:** 2026-04-02 - **Time:** 11:05–13:58 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1856-cis-lunar/chapter/new-lunar-economy-us-china-space-competition.md The current push for the Moon is framed as a competition for a "lunar economy" rather than just a race to land. While the 1960s race was against Russia, modern lawmakers view China's deep space ambitions as a primary national security concern. NASA aims to establish a permanent base to secure economic and strategic interests before China can leapfrog American capabilities. Keywords: [lunar economy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lunar-economy.md), [space race](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/space-race.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), [national security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-security.md), [moon base](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/moon-base.md), [spacex](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spacex.md) ### NASA Astronaut Medical Emergency on ISS - **Episode:** [1855: Gooder](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1855-gooder.md) - **Published:** 2026-03-29 - **Time:** 1:25:05–1:26:17 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1855-gooder/chapter/nasa-astronaut-medical-emergency-on-iss.md NASA astronaut Mike Fink provided details regarding a medical emergency on the International Space Station that led to the agency's first medical evacuation. Fink reported a 20-minute period where he was unable to speak, though doctors have ruled out a heart attack or choking. Investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of the incident. Keywords: [nasa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nasa.md), mike fink, [international space station](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/international-space-station.md), medical evacuation, [health scare](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/health-scare.md) ### Value for Value, Episode 1845 Slave Slab Art - **Episode:** [1846: Thumbstick Flick](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1846-thumbstick-flick.md) - **Published:** 2026-02-26 - **Time:** 1:50:54–1:56:21 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1846-thumbstick-flick/chapter/value-for-value-episode-1845-slave-slab-art.md The hosts explain the "Value for Value" model and discuss the artwork for Episode 1845, titled "Slave Slab." The title, coined by producer Dan OBGYN 4, refers to smartphone addiction. The chosen art by Rocket Boy is a surrealist nod to the monolith from *2001: A Space Odyssey*, which Adam Curry admits he has never actually seen. Keywords: [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), slave slab, [2001 a space odyssey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/2001-a-space-odyssey.md), rocket boy, dan obgyn 4, [artwork](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/artwork.md) ### Air Force Space Power Cadence, Military Training - **Episode:** [1844: Second Half of Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1844-second-half-of-show.md) - **Published:** 2026-02-19 - **Time:** 42:57–43:41 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1844-second-half-of-show/chapter/air-force-space-power-cadence-military-training.md A former Air Force enlistee reports that as early as 2001, training instructors at Lackland Air Force Base used "Space Power" as a standard response in physical training cadences. This suggests that the concept of a space-focused military branch was integrated into Air Force culture long before the formal creation of the Space Force. Keywords: [air force](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/air-force.md), space power, [military training](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/military-training.md), 320th squadron, [cadence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cadence.md) ### Solar Warden, Gary McKinnon Hack, Trump Space Force - **Episode:** [1844: Second Half of Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1844-second-half-of-show.md) - **Published:** 2026-02-19 - **Time:** 45:23–50:11 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1844-second-half-of-show/chapter/solar-warden-gary-mckinnon-hack-trump-space-force.md The discussion explores the "Solar Warden" theory, which claims a secret space fleet has protected the solar system since the 1970s. Reference is made to hacker Gary McKinnon, who allegedly found files on "non-terrestrial officers" in Pentagon computers. The segment posits that President Trump's creation of the Space Force may be a precursor to revealing the truth about secret lunar bases and advanced space technology. Keywords: solar warden, [gary mckinnon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gary-mckinnon.md), [space force](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/space-force.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [moon base](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/moon-base.md), [nasa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nasa.md) ### General Steven Kwast, Space Energy, Wireless Power Paradigm - **Episode:** [1844: Second Half of Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1844-second-half-of-show.md) - **Published:** 2026-02-19 - **Time:** 1:06:51–1:11:20 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1844-second-half-of-show/chapter/general-steven-kwast-space-energy-wireless-power-paradigm.md Retired Air Force General Steven Kwast delivered a speech emphasizing the strategic importance of space for energy and transportation. Kwast claims that existing technology could deliver humans anywhere on Earth in under an hour and provide wireless energy from space, potentially replacing the current expensive and wasteful energy paradigm with a system inspired by Nikola Tesla. Keywords: steven kwast, [space force](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/space-force.md), [wireless power](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wireless-power.md), [tesla](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tesla.md), [energy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/energy.md), [transportation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/transportation.md) ### Brandon Weichert, Space Pearl Harbor, Co-orbital Satellites - **Episode:** [1844: Second Half of Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1844-second-half-of-show.md) - **Published:** 2026-02-19 - **Time:** 1:33:16–1:39:23 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1844-second-half-of-show/chapter/brandon-weichert-space-pearl-harbor-co-orbital-satellites.md Defense analyst Brandon Weichert warns of a potential "Space Pearl Harbor" where Russia or China could use co-orbital "stalker" satellites and ground-based lasers to disable U.S. space architecture. Weichert argues that the U.S. must move beyond a deterrent mindset to a doctrine of space dominance to protect its military and economic interests. Keywords: brandon weichert, [space force](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/space-force.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), [satellites](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/satellites.md), [lasers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lasers.md) ### ISS Medical Emergency, Space Pregnancy Theory, Ultrasound Technology - **Episode:** [1837: Moral Injury](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1837-moral-injury.md) - **Published:** 2026-01-25 - **Time:** 2:27:54–2:31:18 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1837-moral-injury/chapter/iss-medical-emergency-space-pregnancy-theory-ultrasound-technology.md Speculation continues regarding a secret medical emergency that prompted the return of astronauts from the International Space Station. A theory is proposed that a pregnancy occurred in space, supported by NASA astronauts' recent praise for portable ultrasound technology used during the mission. NASA has officially cited HIPAA laws to avoid disclosing the specific nature of the medical issue. Keywords: [nasa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nasa.md), [iss](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iss.md), [ultrasound](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ultrasound.md), space pregnancy, [astronauts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/astronauts.md) ### Google Ad History, Adobe Acrobat AI and PDF Podcasts - **Episode:** [1836: Big Bully](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1836-big-bully.md) - **Published:** 2026-01-22 - **Time:** 1:21:04–1:25:15 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1836-big-bully/chapter/google-ad-history-adobe-acrobat-ai-and-pdf-podcasts.md The history of Google's ad integration is revisited, noting they originally bought a company called GoTo to implement their search ad model. In current tech news, Adobe has added AI features to Acrobat Studio, including "PDF Spaces," which allows users to summarize up to 100 documents and generate presentations. A new feature also enables the creation of an "AI podcast" from documents, where two synthetic hosts discuss the uploaded material, similar to Google's Notebook LM. Keywords: [google](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google.md), [doubleclick](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/doubleclick.md), adobe acrobat, pdf spaces, [notebook lm](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/notebook-lm.md) ### Executive Order on American Space Superiority and Moon Bases - **Episode:** [1827: CIS-Lunar](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1827-cis-lunar.md) - **Published:** 2025-12-21 - **Time:** 2:42:06–2:44:57 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1827-cis-lunar/chapter/executive-order-on-american-space-superiority-and-moon-bases.md A new executive order on "Ensuring American Space Superiority" prioritizes returning Americans to the moon by 2028 and establishing a permanent lunar outpost by 2030. The policy aims to foster lunar economic development and prepare for future Mars exploration while enhancing defense capabilities in "cis-lunar space." The hosts discuss the technical definition of cis-lunar space and the role of commercial partners like Elon Musk. Keywords: artemis program, [moon base](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/moon-base.md), [mars](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mars.md), cis-lunar space, [elon musk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elon-musk.md) ### Space Exploration, Operation High Jump - **Episode:** [1802: Stimming](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1802-stimming.md) - **Published:** 2025-09-25 - **Time:** 1:29:18–1:36:19 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1802-stimming/chapter/space-exploration-operation-high-jump.md A wide-ranging discussion covers the demeanor of Apollo astronauts in post-flight press conferences, Elon Musk's Mars ambitions, and the altitude of the International Space Station. The hosts explore "nutty" theories including the "hollow moon" hypothesis and Operation High Jump, a 1946 US Navy expedition to Antarctica. One host claims the expedition was an attempt to penetrate a "firmament" above the Earth using nuclear weapons. Keywords: [neil armstrong](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/neil-armstrong.md), [elon musk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elon-musk.md), [international space station](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/international-space-station.md), operation high jump, hollow moon ### Lunar Space Race, China vs NASA Bureaucracy - **Episode:** [1797: Death Buses](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1797-death-buses.md) - **Published:** 2025-09-07 - **Time:** 2:32:48–2:34:20 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1797-death-buses/chapter/lunar-space-race-china-vs-nasa-bureaucracy.md Senate lawmakers expressed concern that China's "integrated grand strategy" for the Earth-Moon system poses a threat to U.S. economic and national security. Senator Tim Sheehy questioned whether NASA's current bureaucracy is capable of maintaining space dominance in the 21st century as China moves to establish a permanent presence on the moon. Keywords: [nasa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nasa.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [moon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/moon.md), [space race](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/space-race.md), tim sheehy, [national security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-security.md) ### Asteroid 2024 YR4, Lunar Collision Probability - **Episode:** [1773: Two Beards](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1773-two-beards.md) - **Published:** 2025-06-15 - **Time:** 1:46:13–1:48:11 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1773-two-beards/chapter/asteroid-2024-yr4-lunar-collision-probability.md NASA has updated its projections for Asteroid 2024 YR4, downgrading the risk of an Earth impact in 2032 to nearly zero. However, the probability of the asteroid striking the moon has been upgraded to 4.3%. Such a collision could create a new lunar crater up to one kilometer in diameter and would likely be visible from Earth. A brief mention is made of unverified claims regarding military personnel stationed on the moon. Keywords: asteroid 2024 yr4, [nasa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nasa.md), [moon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/moon.md), lunar crater, [space debris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/space-debris.md) [Next page](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/space.md?offset=20) --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. Every public page on this site has one: add `.md` to its URL, or request it with `Accept: text/markdown`. - [Site index for agents (llms.txt)](https://search.noagendashow.net/llms.txt) - [Home](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md) - [Search transcripts](https://search.noagendashow.net/search.md) - [All episodes](https://search.noagendashow.net/episodes.md) - [Topics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topics.md) - [People](https://search.noagendashow.net/people.md)