Busting Gravity with Space Historian Amy Shira Teitel (52)

Self-described 'professional space history nerd' Amy Shira Teitel and Dr Karl talk about spaceflight before NASA.  Her book 'Breaking the Chains of Gravity' covers cutting edge rocket planes like the X-15 (and its surprising link with tractor seats), the team of seamstresses making high-altitude balloons to send to the edge of space, and how paper plates inspired the engineering of early spacecraft. Extraordinary, intimate stories from a time almost lost from in space-age literature. First podcast in 2016.

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Busting Gravity with Space Historian Amy Shira Teitel (52)

Oct 15, 2017

Self-described ‘professional space history nerd’ Amy
Shira Teitel and Dr Karl talk about spaceflight before NASA.
Her book ‘Breaking the Chains of Gravity' covers cutting edge
rocket planes like the X-15 (and its surprising link with tractor
seats), the team of seamstresses making high-altitude balloons to
send to the edge of space, and how paper plates inspired the
engineering of early spacecraft. Extraordinary, intimate stories
from a time almost lost from in space-age literature. First podcast
in 2016.

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Dr Karl’s a curious optimist – a great combination for a science lover. Join him and his guests for weird facts, amazing conversation and remember, it’s never too late for a happy childhood.
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