Have your folks send your questions to [email protected] 🚀 Please consider leaving a rating and review. It helps the podcast reach the ears of more science-loving kids and their families!   1. Space Sciences: An Umbrella Term: Explanation that "space sciences" is an umbrella term encompassing various fields related to space. Comparison with the broader term "science," which includes multiple branches like chemistry, physics, and biology. 2. Astronomy: The Study of Celestial Objects: Description of astronomy as one of the oldest sciences, focused on studying celestial objects, including stars and celestial bodies. 3. Astrophysics: Applying Physics to Space: Introduction to astrophysics as a 19th-century field combining astronomy and physics to understand the properties and processes of celestial objects. 4. Cosmology: Studying the Universe as a Whole: Explanation of cosmology as the scientific study of the universe, examining its origins, evolution, and large-scale properties. Distinction between scientific cosmology and religious cosmology. 5. Planetary Science and Astrobiology: Overview of planetary science, a newer field focused on studying planets, their processes, geology, and atmospheres. Introduction to astrobiology, which explores the conditions for life's existence on other planets and the origins of life on Earth.