The Space Exploration Podcast
The space dust has landed! Here's why scientists are so eager to examine asteroid dirt
A capsule of space dust arrived on Earth from an asteroid hundreds of millions of miles away, and scientist can't wait to start analyzing the sample. Plus, Firefly Aerospace discusses efforts to launch a rocket in record time.
Once again, phosphine spotted in the clouds of Venus. Could this mean life on another planet?
Signs of phosphine were detected in the atmosphere of Venus alluding to signs of life on the hot planet. Plus, a new era of moon exploration has started.
'The Six' explores the stories and impact of NASA's first female astronauts
A new book by space journalist Loren Grush dives into the stories of the first female astronauts. Plus, a look at the new decadal survey outlining the next 10 years of space exploration.
Martian sounds create music and melodies in new science-inspired symphony
Sound that is collected by tiny microphones are being used to understand Martian life and create musical symphonies.
John Shoffner flew to space on a commercial spaceflight. His new mission is to inspire a new generation of space travelers
John Shoffner is working to inspire the next generation of astronauts to follow in his path. We also eplore the theoretical existence of white holes.
A tale of two climates. Tracking climate change on Earth and on Mars
Scientists are working to understand climate change both here on Earth and on Mars. On Earth, these warmer temperatures are part of human-driven climate change. On Mars, understaning the planet's climate history is helping scientists uncover the possibility past life.
NASA Chefs prepare food good enough to send you into orbit
Cooking for astronauts, space news around the world and a conversation with NASA astronaut Woody Hoburg.
How artificial gravity and a giant telescope may change space exploration
The Vast aerospace company is creating a space station with artificial gravity. We'll hear why gravity is a good thing in space exploration. Plus, a giant telescope will launch within the decade that could capture images of planets outside of our own solar system.
A space for artistic inspiration with veteran astronaut Nicole Stott
Sending art into orbit. Veteran astronaut Nicole Stott talks about her Space for Art Foundation and fields questions from kids at a live taping Friday from the Orlando Science Center.
Sierra Space's new Dream Chaser hopes to bring people into orbit
Sierra Space plans to launch humans on the company’s Dream Chaser spacecraft. NASA’s Perseverance rover found evidence of organic molecules on Mars.
Asteroid dust returning to Earth could explain the origin of life
What do scientists hope to learn from a sample of asteroid dust from NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission? Plus, a look at the public's reaction to one year of Webb Telescope images.
Ripples in the cosmos: What we're learning from gravitational waves
Scientists have observed more ripples in the fabric of space-time, in the form of gravitational waves. The most recent discovery appears to be supermassive black holes on a collision course.
OceanGate disaster puts spotlight on high-risk tourism, including space
The catastrophic implosion of a submersible visiting wreckage of the Titanic that left all five people on board dead is raising questions about regulation in the high-risk tourism industry, including space.
Sun science on the summer solstice and how Mars rocks get their names
We dig into the science of the sun as we approach the summer solstice. Plus, a look at how rocks on Mars get their names.
From malware to barf, dealing with the nasty side of space exploration
A security company found malware on an unnamed aerospace company's computers — what's the risk for the industry at large? And kids ask question about puking in space.