
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

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.

Oct 1, 2024 • 28min
Earth’s new mini moon and tracking tropical weather from space
Earth has an asteroid, or mini moon, orbiting the planet for the next several weeks. Plus, a look at how forecasters use weather satellites to track storms.

Sep 25, 2024 • 28min
SpaceX’s past and future. Plus, a Florida scientist’s journey to space
The guest, a University of Florida scientist, shares his experiences from a recent trip to the edge of space, shedding light on how humans can thrive in microgravity environments. The discussion covers SpaceX's groundbreaking developments in reusable rocket technology and its ambitious future, including the upcoming Starship launch. Listeners will be captivated by the scientist's emotional journey and the transformative view of Earth, underscoring the critical need for collaborative science that engages diverse voices in space exploration.

Sep 11, 2024 • 28min
NASA’s strategies for space exploration and menstrual cycles in space
NASA is making plans for the future of space exploration with space enthusiasts and companies around the world preparing for the future retirement of the International Space Station and a look into women’s health in space.

Sep 3, 2024 • 28min
One commercial astronaut is helping kids reach for the stars
Blue Origin commercial astronaut and founder of the nonprofit organization SpaceKids Global, Sharon Hagle, is going back to space, this time, with an audience of young people audience. Eight lucky winners from SpaceKids Global’s contest will be able to watch Hagle launch into space and be a part of a Press Squad: interviewing members of Blue Origin’s team.

Aug 28, 2024 • 28min
The science of Polaris Dawn and water under the surface of Mars
Scientists will study the crew of SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn mission analyzing how the human body reacts to the environment of space and Mars has water hidden under its surface.

Aug 20, 2024 • 28min
Brewing beer in microgravity and a big question about human space exploration
University of Florida researchers are brewing beer in microgravity and one author believes that humanity needs to focus on the needs of our own planet before focusing on space exploration.

Aug 13, 2024 • 28min
The Starliner decision and bees on the space station
NASA is weighing its options when it comes to returning two astronauts on Boeing's Starliner space craft. Plus, we'll hear about robotic bees on the International Space Station.

Aug 6, 2024 • 28min
'Curious Space' and fire in orbit
Veteran NASA astronaut, Winston Scott, answered questions from kids about his experiences while on the International Space Station and one researcher is studying flames in space for wildfire research.

Jul 30, 2024 • 28min
Science during a suborbital flight and life in faraway ocean worlds
One scientist is conducting the first research tended suborbital flight on board Blue Origin’s New Shepard capsule. Plus, could there be evidence of life on two icy moons in our solar system?