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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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Jul 25, 2024 • 0sec

Spacesuits out of a science fiction novel and sulfur on Mars

Researchers are trying to make a spacesuit that can recycle urine into clean drinking water for astronauts and curiosity accidentally discovered pure sulfur on Mars.
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Jul 16, 2024 • 28min

Two years of JWST science and a Falcon 9 rocket malfunction

A new James Webb Space Telescope image of two galaxies in a cosmic dance was released for the telescope’s two-year anniversary of science operations. SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket malfunction resulted in satellites burning up in Earth’s atmosphere, and the rocket grounded.

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