Universe Today Podcast
Fraser Cain
Space news, interviews, Q&As, and exclusive content from Universe Today.
Audio versions of Fraser Cain YouTube channel.
Audio versions of Fraser Cain YouTube channel.
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May 31, 2018 • 0sec
Episode 433: 354: Are We The First Advanced Civilization in The Solar System?
Humans are believed to be the most technologically advanced civilization that’s ever set foot on Earth, or really anywhere in the Solar System. But are we the first?Support Universe Today Podcast
May 29, 2018 • 0sec
Episode 432: QA 58: Can We Live If The Sun Dies? and More, Featuring Astronaut Mike Massimino
In this week's questions show, astronaut Mike Massimino answers a question about astronaut training, I wonder how we could survive if the Sun dies, and explain why the shuttle's fuel tank was orange.Support Universe Today Podcast
May 28, 2018 • 0sec
Episode 431: Open Space 7: Guest Eric Berger from Ars Technica
In my opinion, Eric Berger (aka @sciguyspace) is one of the top journalists working on stories about spaceflight, especially SpaceX, Blue Origins and NASA. Eric will join me live to answer your questions about the state of private and public space exploration.Support Universe Today Podcast
May 22, 2018 • 0sec
Episode 430: 353: Cosmological Horizons. The Past, Present and Future Limits of Astronomy with Dr. Paul Sutter
The observable Universe is finite, which means there are limits to what we can see, now and deep into the future. Dr. Paul Sutter joins Fraser to talk about the various cosmological horizons that surround us.Support Universe Today Podcast
May 21, 2018 • 0sec
Episode 429: Open Space 6: Live QA with Fraser Cain
It was just me this week, answering questions from the YouTube audience.Support Universe Today Podcast
May 17, 2018 • 0sec
Episode 428: QA 57: Is The Fermi Paradox Really a Paradox? And More...
In this week's questions show, the viewers try to suggest names for balloon rockets. Could live from Venus escaped to Earth? Is the Fermi Paradox really a paradox when we've only explored a little bit of the galaxy? And MoreSupport Universe Today Podcast
May 15, 2018 • 0sec
Episode 427: 352: How Do Ion Engines Work? The Most Efficient Propulsion System Out There
People always ask me why we’re stuck with chemical rockets. Seriously, exploding a bunch of hydrogen or kerosene is the best we can do? Support Universe Today Podcast
May 14, 2018 • 0sec
Episode 426: Open Space 5: Chasing New Horizons with Alan Stern and David Grinspoon
In this week's live QA, Fraser is joined by Dr. Alan Stern, the Principal Investigator of New Horizons and Dr. David Grinspoon to talk about their new book.Support Universe Today Podcast
May 10, 2018 • 0sec
Episode 425: QA 56: Is Everything We See Long Dead? And More...
When we look out into space, are we really just seeing stars, planets and galaxies which are long dead, ghosts from eons ago? Can black holes consume dark matter? Can we repair Kepler and other dead satellites, and more.Support Universe Today Podcast
May 8, 2018 • 0sec
Episode 424: 351: The Militarization of Space. Do We Really Need a Space Force?
President Trump recently called for the creation of a space force to deal with the future warfighting in space. It turns out, this already exists, space is already well militarized.Support Universe Today Podcast
