Strap in and prepare for liftoff as Shane and Duncan take you on a jet-fueled ride through the history of space exploration. From the Nazi origins of space-flight to the audacious Apollo missions that captivated the globe, from the unexpected launch of Sputnik to the Space Shuttle's triumphs and disasters, this episode unveils the pivotal moments, groundbreaking achievements, and tenacious spirit that propelled humanity's reach into the final frontier. Join the MFFI community and vote on episode topics via DISCORD ~ In this episode:   The V-2 Rocket Wernher von Braun The R-7 Rocket ICBMs Sputnik Project Vanguard Sputnik 2 Laika Animals in Space Sputnik 3 The Vanguard TV-3 Failure Redstone Rockets Explorer 1 NASA and the NDEA John F. Kennedy We Choose to Go to the Moon The Apollo Program The Saturn V Rocket Apollo 11 A Small Step for (a) Man Apollo–Soyuz Mars Landings The Space Shuttle Columbia and Challenger Disasters The International Space Station SpaceX Blue Origin The Falcon 9 Rocket The Orbital Reef ~ Join the Midnight Masses! Become an Insomniac by dropping a review, adding us on social media, and contacting us with episode ideas.  And we now have Midnight Merch! Show your Insomniac pride and pick up a tee shirt or coffee mug to spread the word!  Midnight Merch  ~ Leave an Audio Message! ~  Instagram ~ Podcast Website ~ Episode Transcript