Are We There Yet?

New technology on the moon and a space art competition that highlights the importance of space.

Plankton and staph bacteria are being studied in space to help keep humans and our oceans safe.

The Congressional response to Artemis delays and looking at ancient space rock samples.

With upcoming moon missions, scientists have been eager to study the lunar surface. Rovers on Mars continue to find evidence that water once flowed on the dusty planet.

NASA scientists are growing crops in orbit to study how plants are affected by space environment. Redwire scientists are 3D printing tissue, including knee cartilage and cardiac tissue, in space. They discuss challenges of growing plants in space, use of specialized lighting and gene editing. Redwire's projects in 3D printing skin, organs, and tissue are also discussed.

Experienced astronauts Chris Hadfield and Tom Jones discuss their transition into writing, sharing stories from their space exploration. They explore their journey as astronaut turned writers, their books and TV adaptations, the importance of taking risks, and collecting personal stories from their astronaut colleagues.

Two telescopes have captured images that led scientists to a better understanding of our universe and our place in it.

Researchers are looking to nonverbal communication to find life within our universe, and we may be closer to knowing if aliens do exist.

Guests at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex can blast off into space without leaving the ground and Vast is creating a new space station.

This podcast discusses recent developments in the commercial space industry, including SpaceX's Starship launch and Virgin Galactic Space Tourism Flights. It explores the role of Space Florida in developing private space businesses in the state and the importance of Port Canaveral in supporting the space flight industry. The podcast also explores the need to develop a sufficient labor force for the commercial space industry and the potential for expanding launch capabilities in Florida. Finally, it discusses SpaceX's recent setbacks with Starship and the competition between United Launch Alliance's Vulcan and SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket.