On this episode, we share an AG3D lab update on our 3dprinted Starship rocket pen and the latest design development - its almost ready for launch! We also chat about astronomy and capturing the M101 pinwheel galaxy Supernova with our Vespera Telescope   We discuss how important new observations are for continuing our understanding of the universe and reality we live in... Let us know what you think, and if you have any thoughts on our 3dprinted rocket pen or the M101 supernova! Please send...

On this episode, we review the Axiom 2 launch and docking to the ISS after riding up on Crew Dragon 'Freedom' and a brand new Falcon 9! (A rare sight these days). Lots of great 1sts on this mission, including a great crew of four that will spend 8 total days on station before returning to Earth for splashdown. We'll also share our thoughts on why the International Space Station really is the original 'gateway' for humanity post-cold war. And with the boom in New Space business and lower cost...

On this episode, we spend some time talking about Mental Health and a period when it felt like chaos was all around - graduating from college with my Aerospace Engineering Degree. It was the best of times, it was the worst of times...but I learned alot! One might say this period was where I first learned I could have control over my own mind if I put the work in. A little story time about one of the lowest periods of my life, and how human connections helped me get out of a serious rut. The...

On this episode we share the exciting story of 'Space Hero', a worldwide competition with grand prize of a trip into SPACE! We were honored to have Co-CEO of Space Hero Thomas Reemer on the podcast to discuss the origin of the company and competition. Thomas shares his origin story of 25 yers in media & technology, starting as a music manager and event organiser, and even being an for artists such as Prince and George Clinton. Thomas is a wealth of knowledge about the current space...

On this episode, we share our experience at the "Black Hole Symphony". our thoughts and review of iSpace's Lunar Landing attempt with Mission 1, and unpackage our Starman Helmet after it's 1st Yuri's Night with Space United.  Let us know in the comments! Big Quesions/Thoughts for this episode: What does a musical & visual representation of a black hole sound like? What caused the landing of Hakuto-R to lose communcation before landing? How do you send 3D printed parts in the mail? How...

On this episode, we review the SpaceX Starship's 1st fully integrated test flight! A highly entertaining test flight that was doomed to explode by design (or RUD, as SpaceX loves to say). This test flight took many by surprise as the joy of a successful failure was confusing to most. The iterative process has many failures before success, and that's part of the journey of progress. We review WHAT the test flight was, WHY Starship is important, and HOW this test was a successful failure for...

On this episode, we are sharing our thoughts on Infinity with the help of our new telescope Vespera! Stargazing can be a very useful tool for your mental health and a good dose of reality and humility of just how infinite the universe is. We also share our latest books we're listening to from Carl Sagan & Andy Weir, as well as the latest image from JWST, and our thoughts about the potential alien life out there. What do YOU think? Let us know in the comments! Big Quesions/Thoughts for...

On this episode, we share our first thoughts after the Artemis 2 crew has been selected! x3 NASA Astronauts and x1 Canadian Space Agency Astronaut. These four individuals will orbit the moon with the Orion Spacecraft and test all the human rated systems and prepare for Artemis 3 where the first person of color and first woman will step foot on the Moon. We also breakdown what the Artemis Program is and what kinds of technology are needed to bring us to the Moon, and eventually to Mars (so a...

On this episode, Alex reviews some of the most interesting Space from March in this final episode of the month! We have a busy April in Space, but let's not forget all the amazing things that happened in this 3rd month of 2023: Relativity Space successfully launches the test flight for Terran 1, an 85% 3D printed rocket that has now showcased that 3D printed structures (at least made with the Stargate printer) can handle the maximum forces of rocket launch! iSpace's Hakuto-R lunar lander...

On this episode, Alex discusses Relativity Space and their 3D printed rocket Terran 1 which took to the pad twice, went through both 3 hour windows for launch, and scrubbed both times. BUT still have a rocket to try and launch again on March 22 10PM EDT. While scrubs hurt us emotionally, they are part of having a safe rocket industry - and we were very impressed with what we say out of Relativity Space and Terran 1. We discuss 3D printing and space combining and how it could help...

On this episode (NUMBER 300!), we welcome Kevin Kelly, the CEO of Arcfield on the podcast and it was a GREAT conversation about all-thiings space. We discussed satellite technology, and how valuable the freedom to communicate is for space and humanity. Beaming the internet from space has brought space into the domain of war and national defense, so we were glad to have Kevin on to explain. We learn about the high standards that intelligence equipment and satellites (and communication) go...

On this episode, Alex shares his thoughts in the wake of the Crew 6 mission where NASA will send two NASA Astronauts, a UAE Astronaut, and Russian Cosmonaut to the International Space Station onboard SpaceX's Crew Dragon vehicle. Human spaceflight has a history tied to defense and war, from the base technology of rockets (V2 Rocket), and the Space Race to the moon between the US and Soviet Russia, and the eventual Apollo-Soyuz docking in the middle of the Cold-War. Even today, while Ukraine...

On this episode, we are honored to have both Co-Founder & CEO Ed Mehr and VP of Business Development Alex Huckstepp of Machina Labs on to chat. We discussed how their robotic blacksmiths are enabling Aerospace applications with sheet metal that were previously impossible to achieve. Aluminum, INVAR, Titanium and more - all possible to sheet form in a decentralized way with robotics and machine learning. We also learn about Ed & Alex's own STEM origin stories, and what got them into...

On this episode, we look back at 5 years of the Falcon Heavy and what that inaugural launch means today. The Tesla Roadster and Starman was iconic, and the double landing of both side boosters blew everyone's minds. After the 5th FH launch in January 2023, how far have we come? For me, it's a flaashback to my days working in Apple Retail, sitting in my car after my shift and waatching the inaugural launch. I've come a long way since then, and so have the entire space industry and especailly...

On this episode, we discuss some of the exciting progress in Human Spaceflight so far in the first month of the year! We're discussing how SpaceX's Starship had it's first full wet dress rehearsal in Boca Chica, Texas at Starbase. As well as an update from the Polaris Dawn crew training: they recently completed some decompression sickness training for when the attempt depressurizing the Dragon Capsule to conduct the highest altitude spacewalk from Earth, that wasn't done around the Moon. ...

On this episode, our iMac has entered a blackhole of corrupt data so our usual studio is not operational. While I spent my free time since the last episode "troubleshooting" this issue (now resolved...hopefully), I was able to record some Space, Walk, & Talk thoughts and wanted to see what YOU thought? Looking to learn together and find new topics for the show - so let us know what you find interesting! Episode Topics:  What happens when data gets corrupted in space on a human mission?...

On this episode we chat with James Maynard, the host of the 'The Cosmic Companion' podcast, where he explores the future of science education! He has talked with guests such as Neil deGrasse Tyson, Kathy Sullivan, and Sylvia Earle - and we're honored to have him on to share his STEAM Origin Story! We discuss his early days as a child to two NASA Apollo-project parents. James believes that humans are natural-born scientists, and thinks we need to kindle and grow that sense of wonder in us all....

On this episode, we review 2022 in Space & Podcast as we celebrate the coming of the New Year! There's lots of excitement to cover from the last year, and so much Space Progress to look forward to in 2023. We cover the most popular space missions of the year, the major themes of 2022, and what we learned about making science content this year. We also look forward to what we can expect in 2023 in Space & for the podcast! Thank you all for your constant and growing support - we...

On this episode, we take some time to discuss the annoucement surround dearMoon as we now know the crew selection! These are exciting times for the abundant opportunities for civilians to go to Space. These are also dark and complex times, and some of the online STEM community offered criticism and comparisons to Mars One. To me, summoning the Mars One mission is like awarding someone the Darwin Award - for extreme cases only, and not to be given out lightly. Let's crack down this...

On this episode. we are recording this on December 13th, 2022 on planet Earth as Artemis 1 has successfully returned to Earth after a 1.4 million mile journey. - We have to discuss the newly attempted skip reentry done by Orion, and why it might be valuable for humans on Artemis 2. - The first potential privately funded mission to land on the moon just launched on a Falcon 9 this part week. - And I'd like to share my thoughts on SpaceX's latest Starlink application - The Starshield, which...

Welcome to Today In Space the all things space podcast. I am your space science podcast host from the East coast Alex G Orphanos. We are recording this from Planet Earth as Artemis 1 travels the Moon, the date is December 5, 2022. Here’s what we’re talking about this week: In our last episode we reviewed the NASA Artemis 1 mission leading up to its first lunar flyby as it was on its way to enter DRO, a highly fuel efficient orbit around the moon. This episode we review Orions time at...

On this weeks episode we are celebrating Thanksgiving and all of our thanks for this year in 2022. There’s a lot to be thankful for - from the successful Artemis 1 mission underway to the influx of space progress we have with private and public companies. We can now look up the moon and KNOW we’re involved in moon missions!! We also share how our Wasp EVA in our new Bee suit to deal with the invasion of the alien wasps (check out our Halloween episode) helped us gain insights on two aspects...

On this episode we are catching up on some Space News: NASA's Artemis 1 launch Nov 16th, 1 AM ET (2 hour launch window) - SLS & Orion just survived (?) Hurricane Nicole wind gusts at the safety limit! NASA reports their annual economic output is TRIPLE the agency's budget - @THESHEETZTWEETS via NBC We reveal the WINNER of the Estes Rockets Falcon 9 giveaway on Instagram!!! The Polaris Program is going forward and there's lots of human science and research, and we review some of them on...

On this episode we dedicate an ENTIRE episode to the Falcon 9 - a rocket that in many ways has changed the future of humanity! We discuss why the rockets ENABLE access to space, and what the world was and might be without the Falcon 9.  From reusability to lower $$/kg to orbit, SpaceX's workhorse launch system has done many things in it's young life, with its 178 launches and only 32 boosters to date! The Falcon 9 has even changed the course of America's space program and is paving the way...