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Are We There Yet?

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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.
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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.
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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.
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Nov 22, 2024 • 28min

The quest to find planets outside of our solar system

Exoplanets are planets that exist outside our solar system. As a relatively new field of study, there’s much to learn about these newly discovered worlds.
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Nov 20, 2024 • 28min

Leaks on the ISS and Space policy impacts on Florida

Space policy in Florida and the potential for private companies on Mars, plus the ISS begins to show its age.
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Nov 12, 2024 • 28min

Rocket science meets political science. Plus, inspiring cosmic images from JWST

During the last Trump administration there were big moves in space exploration like pushing for human landings on the moon and launching astronauts on commercial rockets, plus a look at some of JWST’s incredible images of stars exploding and galaxies deep in our universe.
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Nov 6, 2024 • 28min

The science of Europa Clipper and research from the red planet

Europa Clipper may open doors on the grander questions on life beyond Earth. Plus, Mars scientists found that Mars might not be so different than Earth as research suggests life could exist in signs of water on the red planet.
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Oct 29, 2024 • 28min

Cosmic creeps and black hole heartbeats

UCF physicist and co-host of the podcast “Walkabout the Galaxy”, shares spooky cosmic occurrences. Stephen Eikenberry, UCF professor of applied optics and professor of physics, explains the humanlike pulses from the darkest vacuums in our universe.
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Oct 22, 2024 • 28min

Starship's big catch and Hubble's deep look

Eric Berger, a space editor at Ars Technica and author, discusses the groundbreaking test flight of SpaceX's Starship and its innovative midair catch for rocket recovery. Jennifer Wiseman, Hubble's Senior Project Scientist, shares stunning discoveries from the telescope, including the exploration of Jupiter's Great Red Spot and cosmic fossils. They also delve into challenges confronting NASA's Artemis mission and reveal fascinating insights about powerful galactic jets and their connection to nova explosions in nearby stars.
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Oct 15, 2024 • 28min

Research endeavors on the space station and exploring an ocean world

A director at the ISS Laboratory shares unique research experiments to benefit life on Earth and exploration beyond and a chief of planetary policy addresses the need for executable plans and public support following Europa Clipper’s launch.

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