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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Understanding the galaxy’s evolution and how and Earth amoeba is helping in the search for life elsewhere
Scientists will soon be using NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope to study galaxies, and how the universe became the way it is. Plus, a new discovery could help NASA better understand how life could exist on other planets in extreme environments.
These Exoplanet Discoveries Could Change Everything
In this compilation, we’re journeying to distant alien worlds. We’ll dig into the latest exoplanet discoveries, explore the weirdest planets ever detected, and find out whether alien life could exist in the TRAPPIST-1 system - the most Earth-like planets we’ve ever found. ▀▀▀▀▀▀ 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/
Recordings from the Far Side of the Moon
Lunar scientists Juliane Gross and Aaron Regberg share never-before-heard recordings from the Artemis II crew as they observed the far side of the Moon. Episode 439
What Is It Like on the Surface of a Black Hole Planet?
At the edge of a supermassive black hole lies one of the most violent, hostile environments in the cosmos. It’s the last place anyone expected to find a planet, but scientists now believe missing worlds could be lurking here. How do these black hole planets form? What are their surfaces like? And how do we actually find them?▀▀▀▀▀▀Astrum books are still available in the US!
239: What will happen when the sun explodes?
A question from Laura, age 12. Professor Catherine Neish answers. For more on Prof. Neish, listen to episode 192. Also check out her podcast with John Moores, Popcorn Science.
Episode 300! Frank, They're Not Here for You. Weird Al Yankovic Is on the Plane
On our 300th epiosde, a startup company is preparing to launch the first ever fully autonomous space mission to mine an asteroid. Forecasting weather on alien worlds outside out solar system is now a thing. An asteroid has now officially been named after Weird Al. Astronomers may have discovered the first moon outside our solar system. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.
2026 NASA's Innovative Advanced Concepts Symposium: Part 1 — Nuclear sensors and cave explorers
Some of the most exciting science in our Solar System is hidden in places we've never been able to reach. In this episode, Sarah Al-Ahmed shares three conversations from the 2026 NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC)Symposium at Wichita State University, all about the bold, early-stage concepts being developed to explore them.
Human Factors: Designing Systems with People in Mind - Part 2 of 2
Dr. Cynthia Null, NASA Technical Fellow for Human Factors, discusses the myths of human limitations and how she got involved in the scientific discipline of human factors.
We Found Something Unexpected at the Heart of the Milky Way
This Astrum supercut is a complete guide to the Milky Way. We’ll dig into the weirdest discoveries in our own cosmic backyard, reveal the mysterious structures hiding at the galactic centre, and find out what our home galaxy really looks like. If we can map galaxies billions of light-years away... why is our own home still such an enigma?To those returning and new to the channel: This video is a supercut of Astrum’s best videos about the Milky Way, plus new and updated content.
Starship makes it into orbit and searching for habitable worlds
: SpaceX’s massive Starship vehicle went into orbit for the first time. Plus, scientists are on the search for habitable worlds.
Are We Close to Finding Alien Life on Saturn's Moon Enceladus?
In this compilation, we’re exploring Saturn's moon Enceladus. We’ll dig into recent discoveries on its icy surface, and in the subsurface ocean below. Could alien life be hiding in its depths? ▀▀▀▀▀▀ A huge thanks to our Patreons who help make these videos possible. Sign-up here: https://bit.ly/4aiJZNF
Crew-13
NASA’s SpaceX Crew-13 members discuss their journeys to becoming astronauts and their upcoming mission to the International Space Station. Episode 438
Comet 3I ATLAS: Unveiling the Secrets of an Ancient Interstellar Wanderer
SpaceTime Series 29 Episode 115 A comet older than the Sun Astronomers have found new clues about the origin of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS suggesting it’s more than twice as old as the Sun and solar system. The nearby “Super Earth” that might be a candidate for life Astronomers have taken a closer look at a nearby exoplanet finding it may be more Earth-like than previously thought. A new way to study the birth of the universe Scientists have discovered a new way to create quark gluon plasma – the first matter in the universe.
Auroras and Equinoxes Are Pretty Much BFFs
The autumnal equinox means the beginning of aurora season. Research shows that the Sun may have swallowed a planet. SpaceX launch moved to next week. Plus new data from JWST and Hubble has driven reseach and shows how massive star clusters drive galaxy evolution. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.
AirSpace Bonus! Escape this Podcast: Star Search
We’ll be back with new AirSpace episodes on October 8th. In the meantime, here’s something a little different. AirSpace co-hosts Matt and Emily recently guest-starred on Escape This Podcast, where they played through a custom audio escape room. Listen to find out if a geologist and a museum curator have what it takes to escape a spacecraft filled with an unusual amount of puzzles…Speaking of escape rooms: keep an eye on the National Air and Space Museum’s event page for more info on our very own escape room program at the Museum this December.
Cloudy with a Chance of Brown Dwarfs: Terrestrial, Exo & Space Weather
This week we're doing a weather check.
Hayabusa2 flies by asteroid Torifune
JAXA's Hayabusa2 flew within 400 meters (1,300 feet) of asteroid Torifune on July 5 and confirmed that it's a contact binary, two lobes stuck together. Paul Abell, NASA's Chief Scientist for Small Body Exploration at Johnson Space Center, walks us through the findings on the asteroid, what they mean for planetary defense, and what's ahead as the spacecraft cruises toward its next target. Then Bruce Betts, chief scientist at The Planetary Society, digs into Hayabusa2's history of firing things at asteroids.
This Is the Weirdest Volcano on Earth | Astrum Earth
Blue and black lava, acid lakes, and mutant sharks… these volcanoes look like something from another planet. But why do they behave so strangely? In this video, we dive deep into the inner workings of our planet to reveal the mind-bending science behind Earth’s weirdest volcanic anomalies.▀▀▀▀▀▀ Ready to be seen? Check that appointment off your to-do list with Zocdoc ✅: https://zocdoc.com/astrumearth ▀▀▀▀▀▀ A huge thanks to our Patreons who help make these videos possible. Sign-up here: https://bit.ly/4aiJZNF
Special Report - Pt 2 Space Station of the Future!
Part Two, is all about the Future Space Stations that will actually have an atmosphere where it rains. Join Emmy Award broadcast journalist David Denault and travel into the future.
Space Warfare Unveiled: The US Space Force's Kinetic Capabilities and Venus's Lost Moon
SpaceTime Series 29 Episode 114 United States Space Force confirms it has weapons in orbit The United States Space Force confirms it has weapons in orbit to protect America’s assets in space. Why a moon could not survive in orbit around Venus A new study claims a moon could not survive in orbit around Venus because of the planet’s unusually slow rotation.
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