Latest Space x Podcast Episodes
STP137 - JUICE - Everything You Need To Know - with Professor Michele Dougherty
Space and Things - April 13, 2023 05:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 40 ratingsThis week sees the launch of ESA’s Jupiter Icey Moons Explorer (JUICE) from French Guiana. So we wanted to find out more about it so today we’re talking to Professor Michele Dougherty, the principle investigator for the magnetometer on board the spacecraft. Professor Michele Dougherty: https:/...
STP136 - The New Guys - The Astronauts That Changed The Face of Space Travel - with Meredith Bagby
Space and Things - April 06, 2023 05:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 40 ratingsThis week we talk to Meredith Bagby, author of a brand new book about NASA’s first diverse Astronaut class: Group 8, which was announced 45 years ago this year. Meredith Bagby: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Merbagby LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredith-bagby-626758161/ Full show ...
STP135 - 16 Sunsets Podcast - The Extraordinary Untold Story of the Space Shuttle - with Dr.Kevin Fong
Space and Things - March 30, 2023 05:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 40 ratingsWith this being our 135th podcast, we knew we had to have a space shuttle theme, and fortunately Dr. Kevin Fong and the team behind the "13 Minutes To The Moon" podcast have just launched a kickstarter to make a full length podcast devoted to the Space Shuttle, so today we speak to Dr. Kevin to ...
STP134 - Getting A Job In the Aerospace Industry - with Tom Cooke - CEO of Spacely
Space and Things - March 23, 2023 06:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 40 ratingsThis week we talk to Tom Cooke, who is the co-founder and CEO of Spacely, a digital marketplace connecting independent workers to the aerospace industry Spacely: https://www.spacely.work/ Tom Cooke: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-cooke-spacelyceo/ Podcast That Tom Talked About: ...
STP133 - Unsung Heroes: Roger Easton - The Man Behind Vanguard 1 and GPS - with Richard Easton
Space and Things - March 16, 2023 06:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 40 ratingsOn March 17th 1958, Vanguard 1 launched into space becoming the 4th artificial satellite to reach orbit. It remains the oldest object still in orbit, so we’re using this 65th anniversary to do something celebrate an unsung hero. The designer of Vanguard 1 was Roger Easton who is also the man be...
STP132 - An Interview with Rusty Schweickart - Apollo 9, Skylab, Asteroids and so much more.
Space and Things - March 09, 2023 06:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 40 ratings54 years ago this week, Apollo 9 was in orbit around the Earth testing out the Lunar Module on it’s maiden flight, and today we talk to the Lunar Module pilot Rusty Schweickart about that flight and so many other things. Rusty Schweickart: https://www.rustyschweickart.com/ Emily’s Articles: ...
STP131 - SpaceX Crew 6 Mission Preview
Space and Things - March 02, 2023 06:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 40 ratingsThe Crew-6 mission is due to launch on March 2nd, so we thought we’d preview the mission for you. Crew 6 Fact Sheet: https://www.nasa.gov/sites/default/files/atoms/files/crew_6_mission_overview_0.pdf Full show notes: https://spaceandthingspodcast.com/podcast/stp131-spacex-crew-6-mission-prev...
STP130 - Soviets In Space - with Colin Burgess
Space and Things - February 23, 2023 06:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 40 ratingsThis week we talk about ‘Soviets in Space’ with legendary author Colin Burgess. Of course we also talk about the ‘Outward Odyssey’ book series which he created and edits for the University of Nebraska Press. Colin Burgess isn’t on social media. Outward Odyssey Books: https://www.nebraskapress...
STP130 -Soviets In Space - with Colin Burgess
Space and Things - February 23, 2023 06:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 40 ratingsThis week we talk about ‘Soviets in Space’ with legendary author Colin Burgess. Of course we also talk about the ‘Outward Odyssey’ book series which he created and edits for the University of Nebraska Press. Colin Burgess isn’t on social media. Outward Odyssey Books: https://www.nebraskapress...
STP129 - Can Artemis Save The World? - Lessons From Apollo
Space and Things - February 16, 2023 06:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 40 ratingsWe recently asked our Patreon subscribers for some topic suggestions and this one came to us from Dakota Wachter: "Looking back at that brief moment on international Human Unity the evening of 07/20/69, what do y’all think the Artemis landings will do for international culture, peace, and unifi...
STP128 - Wally Funk - A True Space Pioneer - with Sue Nelson
Space and Things - February 09, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 40 ratings2023 is a big year for women in space flight with historic anniversaries and landmark announcements coming up, so we want to start to highlight some female Space Flight Pioneers and today we talk about Wally Funk. To do this we’re joined by journalist and broadcaster Sue Nelson who wrote the won...
STP127 - Lessons From Dick Gordon - with Traci Shoblom
Space and Things - February 02, 2023 06:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 40 ratingsDick Gordon is one of our favourite astronauts, so why not take a week to talk about him? Especially where there is a brand new book about him which has just come out by his step-daughter Traci Shoblom: “Apollo’s Creed: Lessons I Learned From My Astronaut Dad” Traci Shoblom: https://www.astrona...
STP126 - Remembering Columbia - 20 Years On - with Jonathan Ward
Space and Things - January 26, 2023 06:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 40 ratingsOn February 1st 2003, the crew of the STS107 mission were returning home from space on the Space Shuttle Columbia when tragedy struck. It’s hard to believe it’s been 20 years. To mark this, we talk to Jonathan Ward, co-author of the brilliant book “Bringing Columbia Home” - the inside story of t...
STP125 - Space Guitars - with Josh Stotler - Oak Creek Guitars
Space and Things - January 19, 2023 06:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 40 ratingsThis week we speak to Josh Stotler who runs Oak Creek Guitars and has built some incredible space guitars which we’re going to find out all about. Josh Stotler: https://www.oakcreekguitars.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oak_creek_guitars LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-s...
STP124 - Remembering Walt Cunningham - with Francis French
Space and Things - January 12, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 40 ratingsThis week we celebrate the life of Apollo 7 astronaut Walt Cunningham, who died on January 3rd, aged 90. To do this we’re joined by our good friend Francis French. Walt Cunningham Obituary: https://www.nasa.gov/press-release/apollo-astronaut-walter-cunningham-dies-at-90 Francis French: http...
STP123- 2023 Preview - with Robert Pearlman - Creator and Editor of collectSPACE
Space and Things - January 05, 2023 06:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 40 ratingsTo celebrate the new year, we take a look at what might be getting us excited in 2023 with the founder and creator of the wonderful website, collectSPACE: Robert Pearlman. collectSPACE: http://www.collectspace.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/collectSPACE Facebook: https://www.facebook.com...
STP122 - 2022 Review - with Robert Pearlman - Creator and Editor of collectSPACE
Space and Things - December 29, 2022 06:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 40 ratingsThis week we look back at an incredible year in space with the founder and creator of the wonderful website, collectSPACE: Robert Pearlman collectSPACE: http://www.collectspace.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/collectSPACE Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/collectspace Robert Pearlman: ...
STP121 - What Makes A Good Space Museum - High Praise and A Big Rant
Space and Things - December 22, 2022 06:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 40 ratingsFollowing Dave's US trip where he visited a number of air and space museums, we think it's the perfect time to discuss the different between a good and a not so good museum. Full show notes: https://spaceandthingspodcast.com/podcast/stp121-what-makes-a-good-space-museum-high-praise-and-a-big-ra...
STP120 - The Legacy of Apollo - with Dr. Teasel Muir-Harmony
Space and Things - December 15, 2022 06:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 40 ratingsWe’re deep into the 50th anniversary of Apollo 17, the final moon mission of the Apollo Program, so we decided we wanted to have a discussion about what it all means with Dr. Teasel Muir-Harmony, curator of the Apollo Collection at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum. More on Dr Muir-...
STP119 - The Last Man On The Moon: Apollo 17 - with Keith Haviland: Documentary Producer
Space and Things - December 08, 2022 06:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 40 ratingsWIth the 50th anniversary of Apollo 17 in full swing we wanted to talk to Keith Haviland, the producer of a number of amazing space documentaries as a brand new version of The Last Man On The Moon is being released to celebrate the anniversary of the flight. Keith Haviland: Twitter: https://tw...
STP118 - Spaceflight Inc - The Uber of Space - With Tony Frego - VP of Mission Management
Space and Things - December 01, 2022 06:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 40 ratingsThis week we take a look at another innovative space company: Spaceflight Inc. - What do they do and why is it important? We find out by speaking to Tony Frego, VP of Mission Management. Tony Frego: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tony-frego-b108b925/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/tonyf...
STP117 - Finding and Conserving Al Worden's Corvette - with Max Kaiserman
Space and Things - November 24, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 40 ratingsThis week we're joined again by Max Kaiserman, the founder of Luna Replicas to discuss his recent acquisition of Al Worden's Corvette. We learn about the history of the Astrovettes and why this one is so important. Luna Replicas: Lunareplicas.com Instagram: instagram.com/lunareplicas LinkedIn...
STP116 - The Space Hipster Book Prize - with Lois Huneycutt and John Whisenhunt
Space and Things - November 17, 2022 06:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 40 ratingsThis week, we talk about space books with Lois Honeycutt and John Whisenhunt as they have just opened up the 2023 Space Hipster Book Prize for nominations for books released in 2022. It’s a wonderful prize from a wonderful community. Space Hipsters: https://www.facebook.com/groups/176051159106...
STP115 - Getting Up Close with Artemis 1 - with Jean Wright and Ken Kremer of Space UpClose
Space and Things - November 10, 2022 06:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 40 ratingsIn preparation for the upcoming launch attempt of the Artemis 1 rocket, we wanted to bring you an up close look at what’s been happening at Kennedy Space Center over the summer, so we invited Jean Wright and Ken Kremer from Space Upclose to come and join us and talk to us about what has been goi...
STP114 - Human Hibernation and Anti-Radiation Pills? - The Future of Space Medicine - with Dr. Vanessa Farsadaki
Space and Things - November 02, 2022 17:13 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 40 ratingsAnother mind blowing week. This week we talk to Dr. Vanessa Farsadaki to find out all about the field of Space Medicine. What is it today and what will it be tomorrow? Dr. Vanessa Farsadaki: https://www.instagram.com/astro_vanessa/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/farsadaki/ Full show notes: htt...
STP113 - How To Use An Asteroid To Save Humanity - with Joel Sercel - CEO of TransAstra Corp.
Space and Things - October 27, 2022 05:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 40 ratingsThis week we have a truly fascinating conversation with Joel Sercel, CEO of TransAstra Corp in which we find out how space technology is going to become the dominant global industry in the next 20 years and how it will save humanity. TransAstra: https://transastra.com/ Twitter: https://twitte...
STP112 - Remembering Jim McDivitt - with Andrew Chaikin
Space and Things - October 20, 2022 05:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 40 ratingsSad news this week as we mourn the loss of one of the heroes of early spaceflight. On October 13th, Jim McDivitt passed away aged 93. To help us celebrate his life, we’re joined once again by esteemed space historian and author, Andrew Chaikin. https://www.andrewchaikin.com/ https://twitter.co...
STP111 - Space Facts We Get Annoyed With People For Not Knowing
Space and Things - October 13, 2022 05:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 40 ratingsThis week, Emily and Dave have a chat about things they wish the public knew more about. Do you have a space fact which you get annoyed with people for not knowing? Please get in touch and tell us! We'll read them out during next week's podcast. Image Credits: Emily Carney Space and Things: ...
STP110 - Inspired by Space - The Moons Symphony with Amanda Lee Falkenberg
Space and Things - October 06, 2022 05:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 40 ratingsThis week, Dave speaks to composer Amanda Lee Falkenberg about her brand new piece of music which is released this week: The Moons Symphony. Find out how to listen and where to purchase your copy: https://www.moons-symphony.com/ Amanda Lee Falkenberg: Twitter: https://twitter.com/musicformoo...
STP109 - Bringing Home Rocks From Mars - with Dr. Amy Williams
Space and Things - September 29, 2022 05:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 40 ratingsThis week we speak to Dr. Amy Williams from the University of Florida. Dr. Williams has been involved with planning the mission to collect and return rocks from Mars with the Perseverance rover. NASA's Sample Return Mission: https://mars.nasa.gov/msr/ Dr. Amy Williams: Linkedin: https://www...