Topic: Nasa Water

5 chapters across the catalog

Chop Shop
Episode 1572 13:44 - 15:13

1572: Chop Shop

SWOT Satellite Mission, Mississippi River Water Levels

NASA launched the SWOT satellite in December to conduct the first global survey of water levels in rivers and lakes. This data is intended to help industries and farmers plan for changes in river flow, particularly along the Mississippi River where cargo shipments are affected by water levels. NASA aims to provide processed indicators rather than raw data to assist in agricultural irrigation planning.

Shunt Unit
Episode 791 2:44:36 - 2:51:14

791: Shunt Unit

Tim Peake's Spacewalk and the Water Bubble Incident

British astronaut Tim Peake's historic spacewalk is cut short after a water bubble is discovered in his colleague Tim Kopra's helmet. The incident sparks a discussion on the constant need for repairs on the International Space Station and mentions conspiracy theories regarding the authenticity of space footage.

Deconflicting
Episode 761 1:38:50 - 1:44:35

761: Deconflicting

NASA Water on Mars Discovery, The Martian Movie Tie-in

NASA's announcement of liquid water on Mars is analyzed as a promotional tie-in for the Matt Damon film "The Martian." The hosts discuss the 1967 Outer Space Treaty, which NASA cites as a reason why the Mars rover cannot get close to the water for fear of contamination. They express skepticism about the timing and suggest it is part of a broader effort to prepare the public for "alien" disclosures.

Facebook Thuggin'
Episode 711 38:24 - 41:27

711: Facebook Thuggin'

California Water Crisis, Jerry Brown Executive Order

Governor Jerry Brown issued Executive Order B-29-15, utilizing emergency powers to mandate a 25% reduction in potable urban water usage across California. The order follows controversial reports regarding NASA's assessment of the state's remaining water supply and introduces strict enforcement mechanisms for water districts.

Adam Gets Kicked Out
Episode 148 28:36 - 31:09

148: Adam Gets Kicked Out

Talk Radio Screening and Moon Water Discovery Reports

The hosts discuss the screening processes of talk radio hosts like Michael Savage and Rush Limbaugh, noting how they handle callers. A separate news item from Fox News regarding the discovery of 24 gallons of water on the moon is mocked. The hosts suggest this discovery is a slow disclosure of existing secret moon bases.