Are We There Yet?
There’s a lot going on up there. Join space reporter Brendan Byrne each week as he explores space exploration. From efforts to launch humans into deep space, to the probes exploring our solar system, "Are We There Yet?" brings you the latest in news from the space beat. Listen to interviews with astronauts, engineers and visionaries as humanity takes its next giant leap exploring our universe.
Latest episodes
Jan 25, 2022 • 0sec
The great Pluto debate reignites once more
Back in 2006, a science organization changed the classification of Pluto as a planet, sparking a debate in both the astronomical community and pop culture. More than 15 years later, a new paper is reigniting that debate.
Jan 11, 2022 • 0sec
Tracking a changing climate on Earth and the robots exploring Mars
NASA is focusing on climate change -- specifically, observing our changing climate from space. But NASA’s focus on climate isn’t new. It has been observing the Earth’s climate for more than 50 years.
Jan 4, 2022 • 0sec
Another year of space exploration
It was a very busy year for space exploration. In 2021 we saw the arrival of three missions to Mars, multiple human launches -- from suborbital space flights to commercial NASA missions -- two missions to asteroids and a massive space telescope took flight. And there’s no signs of slowing down in 2022. From moon missions to a busy launch schedule, there’s a lot to look forward to when it comes to space exploration.
Dec 28, 2021 • 0sec
Inside NASA's Mission Control Center with its longest-serving flight director Paul Dye
NASA’s Mission Control Center is responsible for the safety of its astronauts and space hardware.It takes a special kind of person to take on that responsibility.
Dec 21, 2021 • 0sec
The James Webb Space Telescope takes flight
After decades of development, the James Webb Space Telescope takes flight. Scientists have been thinking about this moment since the 1990s -- a new set of eyes that will see father into our universe than ever before.
Dec 14, 2021 • 0sec
New astronauts, new rockets
Meet new astronaut candidate Luke Delaney and hear from "Main Engine Cut Off" host Anthony Colangelo about the new commercial rockets in development.
Dec 7, 2021 • 0sec
Biden's space agenda & the ethics of exploration
What's ahead for space policy under a Biden administration? And how can we ethically explore space?
Nov 23, 2021 • 0sec
"A smashing good time": NASA plans to knock an asteroid out of orbit to learn how to save our planet from a future impact
NASA’s DART mission is set to launch tonight from Vandenberg in California, on a 10-month mission that ends when it smashes into a tiny rock in space. The spacecraft is part of NASA’ planetary defense plan -- figuring out ways to save our own Earth should an asteroid threaten to hit us.
Nov 16, 2021 • 0sec
"Delusions of space enthusiasts." Neil deGrasse Tyson on balancing the ambitions of space exploration with the reality of global politics
Astrophysicist, author and science communicator Neil deGrass Tyson says space enthusiasts are delusional. Exploration is aspirational, and the reality of geopolitics, economy and culture are huge challenges keeping us planted firmly on the ground.
Nov 9, 2021 • 0sec
Lunar litigation, space tourism and the software driving NASA's SLS rocket to the moon
Blue Origin sued NASA over its selection of SpaceX to build the agency's next moon lander. With the lawsuit behind it, what's ahead for NASA's Artemis program?
