Episodes
Animals have been a part of NASA's research for generations. What scientists learn about them can help humans spend more time in space.
Published 10/24/23
Can life exist on a planet without a surface? Plus, a look at new evidence from the Webb Space Telescope about galactic evolution.
Published 10/17/23
NASA scientists can't wait to launch a probe to the metal-rich asteroid Psyche. Its findings could uncover how our own planet formed.
Published 10/10/23
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.
Published 10/03/23
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.
Published 09/26/23
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.
Published 09/19/23
A new book by space journalist Loren Grush dives into the stories of the first female astronauts. Plus, a look at the new decadal survey outlining the next 10 years of space exploration.
Published 09/12/23
Sound that is collected by tiny microphones are being used to understand Martian life and create musical symphonies.
Published 09/05/23
John Shoffner is working to inspire the next generation of astronauts to follow in his path. We also eplore the theoretical existence of white holes.
Published 08/29/23
Scientists are working to understand climate change both here on Earth and on Mars. On Earth, these warmer temperatures are part of human-driven climate change. On Mars, understaning the planet's climate history is helping scientists uncover the possibility past life.
Published 08/22/23
Cooking for astronauts, space news around the world and a conversation with NASA astronaut Woody Hoburg.
Published 08/15/23
The Vast aerospace company is creating a space station with artificial gravity. We'll hear why gravity is a good thing in space exploration. Plus, a giant telescope will launch within the decade that could capture images of planets outside of our own solar system.
Published 08/07/23
Sending art into orbit. Veteran astronaut Nicole Stott talks about her Space for Art Foundation and fields questions from kids at a live taping Friday from the Orlando Science Center.
Published 08/01/23
Sierra Space plans to launch humans on the company’s Dream Chaser spacecraft. NASA’s Perseverance rover found evidence of organic molecules on Mars.
Published 07/25/23
What do scientists hope to learn from a sample of asteroid dust from NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission? Plus, a look at the public's reaction to one year of Webb Telescope images.
Published 07/18/23
Scientists have observed more ripples in the fabric of space-time, in the form of gravitational waves. The most recent discovery appears to be supermassive black holes on a collision course.
Published 07/11/23
The catastrophic implosion of a submersible visiting wreckage of the Titanic that left all five people on board dead is raising questions about regulation in the high-risk tourism industry, including space.
Published 06/27/23
We dig into the science of the sun as we approach the summer solstice. Plus, a look at how rocks on Mars get their names.
Published 06/20/23
A security company found malware on an unnamed aerospace company's computers — what's the risk for the industry at large? And kids ask question about puking in space.
Published 06/13/23
Seeds adapt to grow in the harsh environment of space. Do they pass along these changes to the next generation? Researchers hope to soon find out.
Published 06/06/23
Astronaut and Ax-2 mission pilot John Shoffner speaks with WMFE from orbit about art, food, and the future of commercial space travel.
Published 05/30/23
At the Museum of Arts and Sciences in Daytona Beach, a new exhibit gives patrons a new way to view and interact with images from the Webb Space Telescope.
Published 05/23/23
Author Ashlee Vance's new book explores the people and companies reshaping the commercial space industry.
Published 05/16/23
Carbon dioxide is generally a bad thing when it comes to space travel. But what if you could harness it for good?
Published 05/09/23
Shoffner is piloting the SpaceX Crew Dragon that will carry Axiom Space's second private space mission to the International Space Station
Published 05/02/23