Episodios

  • New cosmic observations and a look at space fandom

    New cosmic observations and a look at space fandom
    Sep 16 2025
    The James Webb Space Telescope and Hubble Telescope are exploring our universe, finding spiral galaxies, comets and where stars are born. Plus, a look at SpaceX’s fandom and how space enthusiasts feel about Elon Musk.
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  • Space Commands’ move and Artemis’ AI doctors

    Space Commands’ move and Artemis’ AI doctors
    Sep 9 2025
    The U.S. Space Command is moving to Huntsville, Alabama. The unit is tasked overseeing the U-S-’s military operations in outer space. Plus, NASA is partnering with Google to create an AI medical assistant that can help the on-board medical officer diagnose any medical issues mid-flight.
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    28 m
  • Starship’s success and Neptune’s peculiar tagalong

    Starship’s success and Neptune’s peculiar tagalong
    Sep 2 2025
    SpaceX's Starship successfully launched, and safety landed in the Indian Ocean. Plus, scientists have found an interesting object near Neptune.
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  • Finding signs of life on rocky planets and distant ocean worlds

    Finding signs of life on rocky planets and distant ocean worlds
    Aug 26 2025
    Scientists are on the hunt for signs of life on Mars and the icy moons of Saturn and Venus.
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  • NASA policy, commercial space and nuclear power on the moon

    NASA policy, commercial space and nuclear power on the moon
    Aug 19 2025
    Under the Trump administration the space agency has been undergoing policy changes as it prepares for future missions and goals, like putting a nuclear power plant on the moon. The new budget proposed may be problematic. Plus, a new executive order lifts some launch and flight regulations for commercial space companies.
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    28 m
  • An astronaut answers questions from kids. Plus, a tasty space read

    An astronaut answers questions from kids. Plus, a tasty space read
    Aug 12 2025
    Veteran NASA Astronaut Winston Scott fields questions from curious kids. Plus, a look at how food plays a crucial role in space in the book Space Bites.
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  • Bridging the gap between Earth and the moon

    Bridging the gap between Earth and the moon
    Aug 5 2025
    From making artificial moon dirt to painting with real moon dust, there are several ways that scientists and space explorers bring the moon to Earth. Plus, Firefly Aerospace is preparing to send several payloads to the moon.
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  • Exploring Earth's deep oceans and the state of commercial space

    Exploring Earth's deep oceans and the state of commercial space
    Jul 29 2025
    Co-hosts, Regina Barber and Emily Kwong, explore Earth's oceans in a special series running this summer from NPR’s science podcast, Short Wave: Sea Camp. Plus, a look at the commercial space company sector.
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    28 m