Are We There Yet?
Central Florida Public Media
Your weekly podcast journey into the latest news, missions, and stories shaping space exploration.
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Sep 27, 2022 • 0sec
The science of averting disasters. From asteroid impacts to severe storms due to climate change, NASA is on the case
As Florida prepares for Hurricane Ian, NASA is hoping to deflect another natural disaster -- an asteroid.
Sep 20, 2022 • 0sec
From the moon to Mars: A look at an intriguing finding on Mars and NASA's plans for deep space exploration
How will NASA's lunar missions help get humans to Mars? And a look at an intriguing finding by NASA's newest Martian explorer in the search for signs of ancient life on Mars.
Sep 13, 2022 • 0sec
Failure to launch: A look at the delays and possible fixes to NASA's Artemis I mission
Two attempts to launch NASA’s new moon rocket SLS and deep space capsule Orion have been waived off -- facing a handful of issues including a hydrogen leak. Now, engineers are working on fixing the issues for an attempt as soon as the end of this month as NASA faces pressure to get this long-delayed and over-budget rocket to the moon.
Aug 30, 2022 • 0sec
NASA is heading back to the moon. These kids have some important questions
NASA is heading back to the moon and some of our youngest listeners have some really important questions about the future of exploration.
Aug 23, 2022 • 0sec
NASA's next moon program Artemis takes flight next week. What sets this program apart from the Apollo missions?
A historian discusses how NASA's new moon missions differ from the Apollo flights of the 1960s and 70s. Plus, a look at the criticism of the Artemis program and why it's worth the cost.
Aug 16, 2022 • 0sec
Curiosity's decade of discovery on Mars
A look back at Curiosity's decade of exploring Mars and what's ahead for the red planet rover. Plus, the Space Coast braces for at least 100,000 spectators as NASA launches Artemis I.
Aug 9, 2022 • 0sec
Space law -- it's complicated.
As more countries and companies leave the planet, governing space is getting increasingly more complicated.
Aug 2, 2022 • 0sec
James Webb Space Telescope zooms in on other worlds & Planetary Radio's Mat Kaplan reflects on 20 years of hosting
How can the James Webb Space Telescope help us spot other Earth-like worlds? Plus, a conversation with Planetary Radio's Mat Kaplan about his two decades hosting the show.
Jul 26, 2022 • 0sec
Commercial space goes deep
Commercial companies are setting ambitious goals and heading into deep space.
Jul 19, 2022 • 0sec
Oh the things we can see, thanks to JWST
It’s been a week since the first James Webb Space Telescope images captivated scientists and the general public alike.
