Science & Space
Science and spaceflight, from rocket launches and planetary exploration to astronomy, physics and discoveries that change our understanding of the world.
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What’s that Big Jellyfish In the Sky?
The Tuesday morning SpaceX ISS resupply launch was visible in the morning sky along the east coast. Artemis II astronaut Christina Koch has a new role with NASA. A dangerous sunspot is facing Earth. Is a hypernova just all hype? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.
From the Mojave to Phobos: PlanetVac rides with MMX
Japan’s Martian Moons eXploration mission, MMX, is about to set out for Phobos and Deimos, the two small moons of Mars. If all goes well, it will bring the first-ever sample from the Martian system back to Earth. Asa Stahl, public outreach astronomer at The Planetary Society, explains why these strange little moons are still such a mystery and what a piece of Phobos could reveal.
The Deep Ocean Has Its Own Weather System | Astrum Earth
The most extreme weather on Earth doesn’t happen in the sky… it happens deep in the ocean. From 200km underwater waves, to lethal blizzards, ocean blackouts, and the icy “finger of death” freezing everything in its path, the ocean’s depths are far more chaotic than we ever imagined. In this video, we’ll explore the science behind the most terrifying deep sea weather events on the planet.▀▀▀▀▀▀For 72 hours, 15% OFF all Hoverpens with code ASTRUMEARTH, or click the link https://noviumdesign.shop/AstrumEarth - Free shipping to most countries.
Introducing - 60 Seconds In Space News
About Space Today is adding “60 Second In Space.” Almost daily news about our space program is being reported. So, when news breaks hear it on About Space Today’s new addition that will keep you up to date.
Science on the space station and Maragret Hamilton’s legacy
A resupply mission is on its way to the International Space Station after launching Tuesday. What science is in store for the crew? Plus, a look at Margaret Hamilton’s career at NASA, a woman whose contributions helped land the first astronauts on the moon.
You've Never Seen the Gas Giants Like This
In this Astrum compilation, we’re exploring the gas giants of our Solar System. From swirling storms and breathtaking aurorae, to surprising discoveries in their cores - we’ll dig into the discoveries and stunning high resolution images that reveal what’s going on deep inside these behemoth planets. ▀▀▀▀▀▀ A huge thanks to our Patreons who help make these videos possible. Sign-up here: https://bit.ly/4aiJZNF The Astrum book is still available in the US! Get your hands on one here: https://astrumspace.co/
Dark Dimensions and Ancient Black Holes: Unraveling the Mysteries of Dark Matter
Monday SpaceTime 20261012 Series 29 Episode 122 How ancient black holes and a hidden fifth dimension could explain dark matter A new study claims an ancient hypothetical type of black hole and a hidden fifth dimension of spacetime may help explain the mysterious substance known as dark matter as well as a strange type of ultra-high-energy neutrino detected three years ago.
It's The War of the Worlds - October 30th
On Friday, October 30th, It's the War of Worlds broadcast. Join EMMY Award broadcast journalist David Denault as he shares this incredible live radio broadcast that scared the "Hell" out of people.
Episode 1807 : Of Dragons, Starships, and Starliners
Buckle Up! This jam-packed, time-extended episode is loaded with exclusive insights you won't hear anywhere else. First up, we share follow-up information on the X-59 Aircraft and its progress. This revolutionary plane is designed to muffle sonic booms and, if it's successful, will open new possibilities for air travel . We update you on NASA's Psyche mission is on route to the metal-rich asteroid of the same name.
Space Policy Edition: What does “science as a service” really mean?
Can you buy science the way you buy a rocket launch? NASA is exploring the idea of “science as a service,” asking industry how commercial companies could provide scientific data and capabilities for Earth science, space weather, and astrophysics. But the concept isn’t new. It’s the latest chapter in a four-decade effort to commercialize space science that stretches back to the brief, troubled privatization of Landsat in the 1980s.
To the Moon and Back Again with Reid and Christina
Artemis II astronauts Reid Wiseman and Christina Koch reflect on their historic journey around the Moon, the moments that moved them, and what it’s like to come home after traveling farther than any humans before them. Episode 440.
Hidden Wonders: Discovering the Mysterious Garo 04 Star Cluster
Friday SpaceTime 20261009 Series 29 Episode 121 The mysterious star cluster discovered hidden deep in Milky Way's disk Astronomers have discovered a strange star cluster hidden in the crowded galactic plane disk region of the Milky Way galaxy some 32,800 light-years away. The truth about Nazi Germany’s infamous nuclear bomb project The Manhattan Project was not just a quest to build a nuclear bomb; it was a quest to build a bomb before Nazi Germany completed theirs.
Starship Test Flight 14 Achieves Orbit
Monday SpaceTime 20261005 Series 29 Episode 119 Starship test flight 14 achieves orbit The world’s largest and most powerful rocket SpaceX’s Starship superheavy has successfully achieved orbital insertion during its latest test flight out of Texas. How Earth’s weather changes the planet’s centre of gravity A new study shows that changing seasonal weather patterns like snowfall, monsoons and oceans shift Earth's centre of mass every year.
Gabby Award for Best Podcast Series Winner? Who Us?
We spike the football a few times this week after winning the Gabby Award for Best Podcast Series at the Georgia Association of Broadcasters' Gabby Awards. NASA's SpaceX Crew 12 is safely back on Earth. SpaceX successfully launched its Starship Flight 14. Two CMEs are heading our way. NASA is moving ahead with 3 new science investigations for a base on the Moon. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.
Star Trek at 60: AirSpace Live!
Star Trek: The Original Series only aired for three seasons (1966 to 1969), but it launched a fanbase that transformed pop culture. Trek fans pioneered letter-writing campaigns, cosplay, and modern fan conventions. They reshaped the franchise, fan culture, and even real science on Planet Earth. To celebrate the 60th anniversary of Star Trek, we hosted a live taping of AirSpace at the Museum all about the history and cultural impact of Trek and its fans. Matt and Emily were joined on stage by Museum curator and Trek expert Dr.
What Triton Did to Neptune Shocked Me
Triton is no ordinary moon. With an impossibly young surface and active cryovolcanoes, Neptune’s giant moon has baffled scientists for decades. How can this frozen world be so active, so far from the Sun? In this video, we’re digging into the latest discoveries, including a surprising mystery hiding deep beneath its icy crust. ▀▀▀▀▀▀Use the code “Astrum” and this link 👉 https://incogni.com/astrum to get 60% off the Annual Incogni plan!▀▀▀▀▀▀A huge thanks to our Patreons who help make these videos possible.
Special Report - Will AI Control Our Lives?
Will AI eventually control our daily lives? Join EMMY Award broadcast journalist David Denault and guest James Floyd of WQBQ radio about the AI Revolution.
2026 NASA's Innovative Advanced Concepts Symposium: Part 2 — Solar sails and breathing beyond Earth
In this second of two episodes from the 2026 NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) Symposium at Wichita State University, Sarah Al-Ahmed talks with researchers developing the propulsion and life support technologies that could open up new frontiers in deep space exploration.
Lost Galaxy in the Milky Way: Unveiling the Stellar Remnants of Loki
SpaceTime 20261002 Series 29 Episode 118 A lost galaxy hiding deep inside the Milky Way Astronomers have discovered a group of 20 stars deep inside the Milky Way which may once have been part of another galaxy. NASA to launch a far infrared space telescope NASA has announced a new mission using a far infrared space telescope to explore the history and evolution of the universe. NASA discovers a huge new crater on the Moon NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter spacecraft has discovered a huge new asteroid impact crater on the Moon.
Discovery of the Milky Way's first microblazar
SpaceTime 20260928 Series 29 Episode 116 Discovery of the Milky Way's first microblazar Astronomers have discovered their first ever microblazar in the Milky Way and observations suggest it’s generating the fastest particles ever detected in the galaxy. Early Mars rocks reveal at least three separate water episodes A new study shows the region of the red planet now being explored by NASA’s Mars Perseverance Rover has undergone at least three separate interactions with Martian liquid water.
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