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About Space Today

472 episodes - English - Latest episode: 30 days ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratings

AMERICA'S RETURN TO SPACE - News and Information on America's space program - Artemis Return to Moon and on to Mars. Space X Crew Missions to the International Space Station and our unmanned scientific satellites and rovers on Mars.
On Tuesday's join broadcast journalist David Denault, former NPR space correspondent AND On Friday's - with broadcast journalist Dawn Meyer, Space Coast News Editor and Host of America In Space. A 28 years veteran of the Space Shuttle Program.

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Episodes

First Passengers

March 26, 2024 15:32 - 13 minutes - 18.1 MB

Boeing will attempt the the first manned crew to the International Space Station. Join David Denault with details and meet astronaut Suni Williams.

Boeing's First Manned Launch

March 26, 2024 04:00 - 13 minutes - 342 MB Video

In mid-April, Boeing will launch its Starliner Capsule with two astronauts aboard in a critical test to certify the company to begin carrying ISS crews on a regular basis.   Join David Denault, for a mission review and meet Suni Williams.

Watering Plants in Space

March 22, 2024 04:00 - 3 minutes - 2.7 MB

Growing a garden or plants can be very rewarding.  But what about watering plants in space?  Join Dawn Meyer, Space Coast News Editor for this very unique watering system.

A Planet Hiding inside Earth

March 20, 2024 04:00 - 5 minutes - 6.77 MB

Could it be...a planet hiding inside Earth?  Scientists says yes that  planet Theia collided with our planet 4.5 billion years ago. Join David Denault for Special Report.

This Week In Space

March 19, 2024 04:00 - 8 minutes - 20.3 MB

This Week In Space with John Gomez has A Viper Going to the Moon, Orion Spacecraft Problems and UAP Report with David Denault.

Creating Living Tissue in Space

March 15, 2024 04:00 - 5 minutes - 3.25 MB

Most of us are familiar with 3D Printing, but what about Bio Printing in space, creating living tissue on the ISS.  Join Dawn Meyer, Space Coast New Editor for this first of its kind machine.

The Tesla Conspiracy

March 12, 2024 04:00 - 7 minutes - 8.65 MB

About Space Today has uncovered a conspiracy to stop Nikola Tesla and his free electricity machine.  Join David Denault to learn more about the man who stopped him - J.P. Morgan.

A Doctor Robot on the ISS

March 08, 2024 05:00 - 4 minutes - 3.69 MB

Just when you think what else must we have for long-duration space mission, a medical robot and it's being tested on the ISS. Join Dawn Meyer, Space Coast News Editor and meet Dr. Robot.

Crew 8 Solar Eclipse

March 05, 2024 17:39 - 5 minutes - 7.24 MB

The Crew 8 Dragon Crew has docked at the International Space Station.  Among the more than 250 experiments they are tasked with, the crew will see and photograph the Solar Eclipse on Aril 8.  Join David Denault, Executive News Editor.

Moon Lander Report

March 03, 2024 18:34 - 6 minutes - 5.46 MB

America's first attempt for a Moon landing completed its landing, but...join Dawn Meyer, Space Coast News Editor with details.

Space X Crew 8 Countdown

March 03, 2024 18:00 - 14 minutes - 9.45 MB

NASA's Space X Crew 8 will make another attempt to launch with weather looking a little better.  Florida weather and down-range forecasts have delayed the launch for days. Join Dawn Myer, Space Coast News Editor and meet Crew 8. 

This Week In Space - ISS & Beyond

February 27, 2024 05:00 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MB

This Week in Space will news about the Moon Lander, an Eco-Planet not to far, far away and a special report on Congress and the ISS and beyond.  Join John Gomez on those report and more.   

First Black Women to Pilot a Spacecraft

February 23, 2024 05:00 - 7 minutes - 5.6 MB

America In Space salutes Dr. Sian Proctor, the first black woman to pilot a spacecraft.  Join Dawn Meyer, Space Coast News Editor and this amazing story.

THIS WEEK IN SPACE

February 20, 2024 17:22 - 6 minutes - 6.37 MB

This Week In Space features NOVA-C to Moon, Japan Rocket and a Fighter Satellite?   Join John Gomez, news anchor for those stories and more.

Japan's SLIM Moon Lander

February 16, 2024 05:00 - 8 minutes - 6.36 MB

Japan became the fifth nation to land a spacecraft on the Moon.  It wasn't quite a perfect landing...but it's talking!  Join Dawn Meyer, Space Coast News Editor for the report. 

Israel & Mars Food

February 14, 2024 05:00 - 7 minutes - 9.94 MB

In vast deserts of Israel, lush vegetables are grown.  Could these growing principles be applied to Mars?  Join David Denault for SPECIAL REPORT Israel & Mars Food.

This Week In Space

February 13, 2024 05:00 - 7 minutes - 6.73 MB

This Week In Space features NASA Space Plane,  an asteroid we almost didn't see coming and a Solar Eclipse in April.  Join John Gomez for those stories and more.

LIVE Coverage of the Crew 8 Launch

February 10, 2024 18:21 - 31 seconds - 660 KB

Watch Live coverage of the Space X Crew 8 Launch on Thursday February 8, beginning at 7:30 AM.

The Astrobotic Peregrine Mission

February 09, 2024 05:00 - 17 minutes - 9.9 MB

Hear the amazing story of the Peregrine: Mission 1 as reported by Dawn Meyer, Space Coast News Editor.

This Week In Space

February 06, 2024 19:10 - 7 minutes - 6.99 MB

This Week In Space features the PACE Mission, Blue Origin and Model Rockets. Join News Anchor John Gomez for those stories and more.

New Monthly Special Report

February 06, 2024 05:00 - 20 seconds - 2.65 MB Video

Listen monthly for About Space Today's SPECIAL REPORT.  Watch our introduction.

Journey of Tiny Mars Helicopter Ends

February 02, 2024 05:00 - 9 minutes - 6.72 MB

It was only supposed to make five flights on Mars.  Join Dawn Meyer, Space Coast News Editor and hear the incredible story of the tiny little helicopter that could and did.

This Week In Space - 30th

January 30, 2024 05:00 - 10 minutes - 9.81 MB

This Week In Space features Space x Crew 8 Meets News Media, Endeavor and Kentucky invites aliens.  Join John Gomez for those stories and more.

Whales & SETI (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence)

January 26, 2024 20:47 - 7 minutes - 7.76 MB

This Week In Space 1-23

January 26, 2024 20:42 - 8 minutes - 18.4 MB

Osirus-REx Sample

January 26, 2024 20:38 - 8 minutes - 7.74 MB

This week in Space 1-12

January 26, 2024 20:34 - 9 minutes - 21.7 MB

Axiom 3 Mission

January 26, 2024 20:26 - 6 minutes - 8.15 MB

NASA Day of Remembrance

January 26, 2024 05:00 - 12 minutes - 451 MB Video

Each year the space agency pauses for a Day of Remembrance.  Join David Denault, Executive News Editor as About Space Today pays tribute.

2023 The Year In Space

December 29, 2023 05:00 - 5 minutes - 6.82 MB

The year 2023 was one of the most remarkable years in our space program.  Join Dawn Meyer, Space Coast News Editor, with a report on The Year in Space 2023.

Merry Christmas to Our Military

December 26, 2023 19:57 - 1 minute - 1.49 MB

THANK YOU!  To all our Armed Forces and the their families.  God Bless You!

My Christmas Telescope

December 26, 2023 05:00 - 5 minutes - 6.16 MB

About Space Today hopes your Christmas was filled with joy and peace.  Join Dawn Meyer as she shares an story from long ago with a message from the Moon.

A Holiday Tradition

December 22, 2023 05:00 - 5 minutes - 6.16 MB

It's a story that's become a  Holiday Tradition, a story from long ago. Join Dawn Meyer for My Christmas Telescope.

We Will Build It!

December 20, 2023 05:00 - 9 minutes - 10.5 MB

Next month Axiom Space will send its third private crew to the International Space Station.   Did you know Axiom Space will build the next space station to replace the aging ISS?  Join David Denault for a SPECAIL REPORT on the next space station.

Ancient Alien Artifact

December 19, 2023 05:00 - 10 minutes - 12.9 MB

An ancient alien artifact found in Siberia points to a civilization from long ago.  Join David Denault to share this unusual story from the tundra.

The ISS 25 Years

December 15, 2023 05:00 - 5 minutes - 5.16 MB

The International Space Station (ISS) has now been in space circling the Earth for 25 years.  Join Dawn Meyer for an amazing journey on the ISS.

This Week In Space

December 12, 2023 05:00 - 8 minutes - 8.72 MB

Delays, SHPERE, and Hubble 30 years later.  Join John Gomez for details on This Week in Space.

Red Planet Day

December 08, 2023 05:00 - 4 minutes - 3.4 MB

We tend to have a day for almost everything...but a Red Planet Day?    Join Dawn Meyer, Space Coast News Editor to hear more about Red Planet Day.  

This Week In Space

December 05, 2023 05:00 - 9 minutes - 22.5 MB

This Week In Space with John Gomez will feature the Orbital Test Vehicle, Solar System in Sync and the Geminid Meteor Shower.  Get the details on About Space Today.

Wooden Satellites

December 01, 2023 05:00 - 3 minutes - 2.89 MB

Just when you think you've seen about everything...then come a new and experimental "Wooden Satellite."  Join Dawn Meyer, Space Coast News Editor to hear the rest of the story.

This Week In Space

November 28, 2023 05:00 - 7 minutes - 8.79 MB

Join John Gomez for This Week In Space with reports on the Collins Trophy Winners, What is Sky OV and a Message In A Bottle.

History of America's Thanksgiving

November 24, 2023 05:00 - 4 minutes - 5.37 MB

America celebrates the Thanksgiving Holiday based on the early  settlement in Plymouth by the Pilgrims.  There's more to the story join David Denault on its history.

Look Up To See the ISS

November 21, 2023 05:00 - 7 minutes - 8.79 MB

NASA has made it easier to spot the International Space Station by creating a New App. Join John Gomez for the details.

It's PLANETVAC

November 17, 2023 05:00 - 3 minutes - 3.94 MB

Once again science and man's ingenuity have created PLANETVAC.  What is PLANETVAC?   join Dawn Meyer, Space Coast News Editor on this innovating technology.

New "SPECIAL REORT" NASA Missing Link

November 15, 2023 05:00 - 6 minutes - 6.2 MB

New monthly SPECIAL REPORT an indebt look at the stories on America's space program.  Join David Denault, Executive News Editor for NASA's Missing Link.

ULA Is For Sale

November 14, 2023 05:00 - 4 minutes - 5.38 MB

In a surprise announcement, the United Launch Alliance (ULA) is for sale.  Join John Gomez as he reports about what has happened.

Two American Heroes Die

November 10, 2023 21:29 - 7 minutes - 7.18 MB

Two American heroes have died.  Frank Borman, who led the first Lunar Mission on Apollo 8 and Thomas (TK) Mattingly, Command Module Pilot on Apollo 16.  Join David Denault who will share personal stories about these two astronauts.

Space X Installs New Crew Access Arm

November 10, 2023 05:00 - 3 minutes - 3.47 MB

Space X has successfully installed duplicate Crew Access Arm walkway for both launches complexes.  Join Dawn Meyer, Space Coast News Editor about Space X new design.

NASA First Women Graphic Novel

November 03, 2023 04:00 - 7 minutes - 6.56 MB

NASA is introducing the "First Women Graphic Novel."  A colorful tale of the first women to walk on the Moon.  Join Dawn Meyer, Space Coast News Editor for the intriguing adventure. 

Halloween War of the Worlds

October 31, 2023 04:00 - 14 minutes - 12.2 MB

In 1938, Orsen Wells protrated an alien invasion on his "Mercury Theatre on the Air" Live on the CBS Radion Network that terrifed the nation.