TIS#108 GOES-R, Peggy Whitson and Retraction

HAPPY THANKSGIVING! On this week's episode, Alex covers the launch of Expedition 50, Astronaut Peggy Whitson, and the launch of the GOES-R Satellite. In the 3D printing update, Alex talks about fine-tuning your printer to go from amateur to professional with your 3D printing. This week, Alex worked on fine tuning retraction to reduce oozing and stringing. Enjoy! This Podcast is brought to you by AG3D Printing: Got a school project? Idea? Business Proposal? NEED A really cool gift? Bring your ideas into reality! www.AG3D-PRINTING.com Check out my first Project blog post! "Acetone, ABS & Assemblies in 3D Printing" SUPPORT THE PODCAST: ·       Shop using our Amazon link! AMAZON.COM! Just click on this & Shop! Set it & forget it: Bookmark it in your browser! ·        Listen, Buy or Play our first single - "Pluto, the Misunderstood." on Spotify, iTunes, Youtube, SoundCloud & more! SPACE LINKS: ·       Connections to Science: Meet Dr. Peggy Whitson https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PjdFKJ3ug6M ·       Challenges of Spacewalking -- Peggy Whitson https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hrwsGMPIZ1s ·       NASA Biography - Peggy A. Whitson (PH.D.) NASA Astronaut https://www.nasa.gov/astronauts/biographies/peggy-a-whitson/biography ·       For Kids - Meet GOES-R https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3Uo859ktM8 ·       GOES-R: An Animated Tour of a Weather Satellite https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Ooj-ShktEA ·       List of GOES Satellite - Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_GOES_satellites