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
Nov 21, 2023 • 28min
Flying cars and a glimpse into the life of a stranded cosmonaut
NASA is working on technology to develop air taxis, bringing humanity one step closer to living like The Jetsons.
Nov 15, 2023 • 28min
Relativity Space continues its 3D-printed rocket development and rovers take a 'Mars-cation'
We'll get an update on Relativity Space's efforts to build its Terran R vehicle. Plus, why the Mars rovers are on vacation.
Nov 7, 2023 • 28min
NASA's planetary defenders track potentially harmful asteroids
Tracking the threat of asteroids before they get too close and a look at a book chronicling the first U.S. women astronauts.
Oct 31, 2023 • 28min
Are we spooked yet? A creepy tour of the cosmos on this Halloween
In the cosmos many eerie mysteries await us. From the haunting specter of stars from the past to super massive black holes lurking in the depths of the universe.
Oct 24, 2023 • 28min
From 'water bears' to orbital workouts. Here's how NASA is preparing humans for long-duration missions
Animals have been a part of NASA's research for generations. What scientists learn about them can help humans spend more time in space.
Oct 17, 2023 • 28min
Can life exist on a planet without a surface?
Can life exist on a planet without a surface? Plus, a look at new evidence from the Webb Space Telescope about galactic evolution.
Oct 10, 2023 • 28min
Scientists psyched about mission to metal-rich asteroid Psyche
NASA scientists can't wait to launch a probe to the metal-rich asteroid Psyche. Its findings could uncover how our own planet formed.
Oct 3, 2023 • 28min
The commercial space world is over the moon about lunar exploration
The upcoming Artemis missions have grabbed the attention of the nation — and the commercial space sector. Plus, a look at how a NASA engineer honors his Native American heritage with his work.
Sep 26, 2023 • 28min
The space dust has landed! Here's why scientists are so eager to examine asteroid dirt
A capsule of space dust arrived on Earth from an asteroid hundreds of millions of miles away, and scientist can't wait to start analyzing the sample. Plus, Firefly Aerospace discusses efforts to launch a rocket in record time.
Sep 19, 2023 • 28min
Once again, phosphine spotted in the clouds of Venus. Could this mean life on another planet?
Signs of phosphine were detected in the atmosphere of Venus alluding to signs of life on the hot planet. Plus, a new era of moon exploration has started.
