

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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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.

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.