The Space Exploration Podcast
Space bites
Space food scientist Vickie Kloeris, speaks about her new book Space Bites, a memoir of her career with NASA preparing food for orbit.
The future of pharmaceuticals in space
Varda Space Industries is working on pharmaceutical research in space that could help produce HIV therapy drugs at a much lower cost.
Sun science during a solar eclipse
Viewers across the country are gearing up for the upcoming solar eclipse, and scientists are using this time to launch rockets into the skies – for science!
Exploring the women of U.S. space exploration
It’s Women’s history month and ‘Are We There Yet?’ is exploring the women that made history in space with Wendy Lawrence, a veteran NASA Astronaut.
Starship’s success and the Space Coast celebrates a launch icon
In Texas, Starship’s third orbital test flight was a win for SpaceX. Here in Florida, the Space Coast is celebrating the life of Robert Osband.
Starship, take three
SpaceX is launching its third orbital test flight off Starship. How high are the stakes? Plus, a glimpse into the history of women in the space program and the fight for female astronauts.
Stuck on Mars
As NASA explores human isolation on other planets, the agency’s plan to return Mars rocks to Earth is in limbo.
Astronaut Winston Scott’s journey to space
Former NASA astronaut Winston Scott shared his academic journey that brought him to space and his hope for the future of space exploration.
Weather satellites in space and humans on Mars
A new satellite will track things like hurricanes and volcanoes from space. Plus, a conversation with the Walkabout the Galaxy podcast hosts Josh Colwell, Audrey Martin and Jim Cooney about humans on Mars.
Observatories on the moon and art that reaches orbit
New technology on the moon and a space art competition that highlights the importance of space.
Space science gets microscopic
Plankton and staph bacteria are being studied in space to help keep humans and our oceans safe.
A new space race and dust from an ancient asteroid
The Congressional response to Artemis delays and looking at ancient space rock samples.
A new moon of excitement and rovers on the red planet
With upcoming moon missions, scientists have been eager to study the lunar surface. Rovers on Mars continue to find evidence that water once flowed on the dusty planet.
Growing plants and human tissue in space
NASA scientists are growing crops in orbit to see how plants are affected by the space environment and Redwire scientists are 3D printing tissue in space.
Veteran astronauts find new missions in writing
Veteran astronauts Chris Hadfield and Tom Jones use writing to tell stories about space exploration.