Made of Stars
174 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsMade of Stars is a look at everything in space exploration from programs and vehicles on Earth to discoveries made just out of our atmosphere and into deep space. Space enthusiast Wes Carroll interviews executive director of CSU's Coca-Cola Space Science center Dr. Shawn Cruzen each week with new episodes published Thursday mornings.
Georgia Association of Broadcasters winner for Best Podcast Series at the 2022 Gabby Awards
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Voice Over: Joe Earl Williams
Original Music: Graham Hobson
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Episodes
NASA Looking for More Private Space Missions to ISS
June 17, 2021 13:00 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBWes and Shawn discuss NASA's request for proposals for two more private missions to the ISS, legendary astronaut Peggy Whitson's return to command of a private space mission, the ethical battle between SpaceX's Starlink and environmental law, FRBs and Dark Matter. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.
Billionaires In Space!!
June 10, 2021 14:46 - 30 minutes - 28 MBThis week Wes and Shawn discuss the two billionaires who are planning to launch themselves into space next month. Plus, they discuss Russia's call for space tourists, gunshots fired at the Saturn V rocket and the recent photos from Ganymede Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.
Rovers Everywhere... Even Canada!
June 03, 2021 13:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBWes and Shawn discuss NASA Administrator Bill Nelson's urgency for funding while showing a photo a China's rover on Mars. Plus, Canada is planning a lunar rover while Lockheed Martin and GM are also working on a lunar rover. And Shawn explains why volcanoes on Europa could be a the discovery that leads to a major scientific discovery. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.
Super Terrific Happy Hour Flower Blood Moon
May 27, 2021 16:22 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBThis week Wes and Shawn discuss the lunar eclipse that gave the moon a red hue and a really long name. Plus, they talk about two influential women in space news: Peggy Whitson and Nichelle Nichols. And finally, they break down what the latest Mach 17 speeds could one day mean for travel. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.
Who Wants to Be an Astronaut?
May 20, 2021 14:20 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBWes and Shawn talk about Axiom Space's first 2 missions that will send tourists into space to visit the ISS... one of which could be the winner of a new Discovery Channel game show. Also, Blue Origin is a step closer to sending tourists into space orbit and China has released a photo from their Mars rover. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.
NASA Administrator Says China Needs to Meet Responsible Standards
May 13, 2021 15:14 - 34 minutes - 32 MBWes and Shawn talk about China's falling debris and how the new NASA Administrator says China needs to meet "responsible standards" with their launches. Also, Blue Origin still has a chance at landing the lunar landing funds. Plus, Curiosity is still active on Mars, Voyager 1 is surveying interstellar space and scientists discover a rare double quasar. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.
Splashdowns, Antimatter and Bill Nelson
May 06, 2021 13:00 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBWes and Shawn discuss Dragon Crew-1's splashdown, the 60th anniversary of Alan Shepard's trip to space, and NASA's new Administrator. Plus, they talk antimatter, Betelgeuse, AG Carinae and how long a day is on Venus. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.
Put "Lucky" On My Tombstone
April 29, 2021 14:28 - 39 minutes - 36 MBWes and Shawn talk about the incredible life and careers of Apollo 11 astronaut Michael Collins after his passing. They also talk about the crowded ISS with 11 astronauts on board and where they sleep. China is now one step closer to having their own space station. Plus, an ancient planet could be buried deep within the Earth. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.
Ingenuity Flies and Perseverance has MOXIE
April 22, 2021 14:28 - 31 minutes - 29 MBWes and Shawn talk about the successful flight of Ingenuity and why it's so important for Mars exploration moving forward. Plus, they discuss the plans for SpaceX to land the first woman and next man on the Moon. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.
Software Glitches and Carbonaceous Asteroids
April 15, 2021 14:35 - 33 minutes - 31 MBWes and Shawn give an update on why Ingenuity hasn't flown just yet. Also, they discuss the space dust phenomenon discovered to be adding materials from space to the Earth. They also update OSIRIS-REx and talk about the car-sized asteroid that just missed Earth this week. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.
How's the Weather Up There?
April 08, 2021 14:19 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBWes and Shawn talk about Mars: the weather, the Marsquakes and this weekend's flight of Ingenuity. Also, SpaceX had another successful launch and landing and will be moving a spacecraft from one dock to another on the ISS. And this weekend, there's a celebration 60 years in the making. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.
Orion's Cufflink
April 01, 2021 14:42 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBWes and Shawn talk about Ingenuity's upcoming flight on Mars, the 1582 super solar storm event recorded in various countries, another Starship explosion, the new Nova discovered by an amateur astronomer and the unveiling of Spaceship III. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.
Who Is Bill Nelson? And What Is Dyson Sphere Virtual Immortality?
March 25, 2021 15:18 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBWes and Shawn discuss the pick for the new head of NASA and what having a former politician running things could mean. Perseverance has fired its laser and you can hear it. Also, Ingenuity prepares to launch. Finally, what is a Dyson Sphere and how can it lead to an AI immortality? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.
Sounds from Mars, Dave Gruel and Dave Grohl
March 18, 2021 15:15 - 31 minutes - 29 MBWes talks with Shawn this week about the first sounds of Perseverance moving on Mars and why they sound the way they do. Plus, new data suggest that Mars' oceans may still be on the surface just in a different form. Also: giant space junk, interstellar objects from other solar systems, and a refueling station near Saturn Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.
Black Holes, Proca Stars, Dark Matter and the Return of STEVE
March 11, 2021 16:03 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MBWes talks with Shawn about some fascinating black hole activity including a possible boson star. Also, STEVE's are back in a different part of Scandinavia. And a newly discovered Super-Earth rapidly circles its red dwarf star. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.
SpaceX Has Two Big Wins... One for Only Eight Minutes
March 04, 2021 17:32 - 33 minutes - 30.2 MBWes and Shawn talk about solar activity's impact on global communications, plus the latest on the Mars rover and drone. They also run down two big wins for SpaceX even though one of them was seemingly short lived Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.
It's Not Utah, It's Mars
February 25, 2021 15:48 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBWes and Shawn talk about the incredible photos from Mars coming from the Perseverance rover, plus they look back at the successful landing on Mars. Also, the helicopter/drone is ready for flight, Titan's atmosphere gets recreated on Earth, and the Apollo 13 astronauts get a new tribute in Houston. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.
Perseverance Makes Impact Today
February 18, 2021 14:41 - 31 minutes - 29 MBWes and Shawn talk about today's landing of the Perseverance rover on Mars Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.
Mars, Venus and an Optimus Prime Rover
February 11, 2021 15:40 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBIt's a busy week for Mars as multiple spacecraft arrive at the red planet with two new rovers preparing to land. Plus we update a story about possible life on Venus. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.
SpaceX Has Groundhog Day Moment... on Groundhog Day
February 04, 2021 16:03 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MBWes and Shawn talk about SpaceX's latest RUD on Groundhog Day, Jeff Bezos' decision to step focus more on Blue Origin, a space mission to benefit St. Jude and a harmonic discovery of TOI-178 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.
Tom Cruise's Space Mission Still Possible Just Not Imminent
January 28, 2021 16:13 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBWes and Shawn talk about the possibility of a massive solar event that could knock out power and communication on Earth. Plus a commercial mission to the ISS that was believed to send Tom Cruise into space has now confirmed that Cruise won't be on the first launch. They also discuss the 35th anniversary of a tragedy. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.
They Stopped Short!!!
January 21, 2021 16:00 - 21 minutes - 20 MBWes talks with Shawn about NASA's Main Stage Green Run hot fire test with RS-25 engines, the latest on Mars Perseverance Rover, music from the Magnetosphere, and the latest milestone for SpaceX Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.
No Rodents Were Harmed in the Making of This Episode
January 14, 2021 16:08 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBWes talks with Shawn about potential life on two gas giants in our solar system plus the impact (ha!) of potential detection of the landing of the Perseverance Rover on Mars. They also talk about the latest cargo to return to Earth from the ISS that includes French wine and live rodents. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.
STEVEs over Finland
January 14, 2021 15:02 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MBWes talks with Shawn about the latest in exploration of samples from Mars. Plus they examine the STEVE phenomenon visible in Finland. Wes also asks Shawn about the potential radio waves from deep space. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.