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
Feb 4, 2025 • 28min
After the International Space Station retires, what comes next?
After almost three decades of science, research and exploration, the International Space Station is set to retire by the end of 2030. Once the station is decommissioned, commercial companies like Axiom Space will establish new orbiting platforms.
Jan 28, 2025 • 28min
NASA nixes DEI and updates on Mars Sample Return
The new Trump administration has ended DEI programs for all federal organizations–how will this affect NASA? Plus, a look at the efforts to bring Mars rocks back to Earth.
Jan 21, 2025 • 28min
Searching for worlds far away from our own
Exoplanets, or planets orbiting another star, were originally confirmed in 1992. New telescopes and technological advancements have aided in the discovery of thousands of exoplanets. Now, astronomers wonder if worlds like our own could exist.
Jan 15, 2025 • 28min
Predictions for this year’s space economy and last year’s record-breaking climate data
This year could be transformative for the space economy with new rockets, AI technology and upcoming missions to the moon. Plus, NASA and NOAA scientists found that 2024 was the hottest year on record since the 1850’s.
Jan 8, 2025 • 28min
A spacecraft that touched our sun and Ghost Riders in the sky
The Parker Solar Probe is the first man-made spacecraft to get closer to our sun than ever before. Plus, Firefly aerospace is launching its Blue Ghost Lunar Lander to deliver payloads to the moon.
Dec 31, 2024 • 28min
"Star Bound" and this year’s space news highlights
The book, Star bound, A Beginner's Guide to the American Space Program, from Goddard's Rockets to Goldilocks Planets and Everything in Between (Outward Odyssey: A People's History of Spaceflight) explains America’s space history while highlighting the nation’s social and cultural contexts in space. Plus, a glimpse into the major space news from this past year.
Dec 23, 2024 • 28min
Holiday celebrations in space
How an astronaut celebrated holidays at the International Space Station with festive foods, decorations and traditions.
Dec 17, 2024 • 28min
Inspiring the next generation of space enthusiasts and a new moon mobile
SpaceKids Global’s founder Sharon Hagle launched into space for the second time and eight kids from the organization’s Press Squad contest watched her journey while getting experience as space journalists. Intuitive Machines unveiled its new lunar rover after being selected by NASA to create the vehicle for Artemis astronauts to use on the moon.
Dec 10, 2024 • 28min
The wonders in the night sky this month and China’s race to the moon
December skies will bring stargazer delights. Plus, a look at the growing tension between the U.S. and Chinese space programs.
Dec 3, 2024 • 28min
What we know about UAP's, and creating space for birds
One astronaut helped build a bridge between space and birds. New UAP hearings are leading to public conversations.
