Every week we cover the latest spaceflight news, discuss past, current and future exploration efforts, and take a look at upcoming events. Tune in to hear about how humans get to space, how they stay in space and how unmanned craft reach farther and farther into the universe around us.
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 17 days 9 hours 59 minutes
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Episode 10: LIVE-ish
Single Stage to Orbit has long been a fantasy confined to tales of fiction. What would it take to actually build and operate such a machine? Also VASMIR flies, Canadian eyes, and MESSENGER dies.
Episode 9: Radiation
The big barrier to people in space is radiation. There are different sources, different types and a couple of good ways to protect ourselves. Also: Opportunity in peril, SpaceX fairings, public domain space photos, Gwynne Shotwell testifies, He bottles, Dreamchaser again, and Mangalyaan.
Episode 8: Breathe
Everyone knows you have to take your own air to space, assuming you'd like to continue breathing. Let's take some time to talk about common atmosphere choices in space. Also Curiosity's short, Orbital ATK's giant solid rocket, Jupiter (not the planet), Tory Bruno and radioactive material!
Episode 7: Suit Up
The difficulty of survival in the near vacuum of low Earth orbit is a fear deep in our society’s psyche. However, it’s a working environment for many brave men and women, and isn’t as bad as many people think. This week, we talk about the smallest human spaceships ever invented: space suits.
Episode 6: Manipulators
Sometimes, human hands just aren't practical or available. Let's talk about robot arms of all shapes and sizes! Also DSCOVR, Martian budget cuts, senators calling out ULA, the upcoming US ISS EVAs, and an amazing video from Marshall Space Flight Center!
Episode 4: LATE
What does the biggest orbital communications network look like? Also, AMA highlights, CRS-5, James Webb and a possible NH3 leak on ISS.
Episode 3: Heat
How do rocket engines (aka explosions) not explode? Also, Messenger, Dawn, Curiosity and periareion.
Episode 2: Maneuvers
How do we maneuver in space? Also Morpheus, Opportunity, Antares, and Hyabusa II (again).
Episode 1: Docking
How do spacecraft connect in space? Also, Hayabusa II, EFT-1, Ariane 6, Venus Express and New Horizons!