Today In Space

Our 3D Printed Rocket Project Summer 2020 | Using what we've learned from SpaceX & NASA | TIS#206

25 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It's finally summer - which means our Model Rocket Project is starting! We're designing a 3D printed rocket - and we want you to be involved! Using ou...

Thoughts | SpaceX, NASA, Changing the World, and Addiction TIS#205

18 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

SpaceX was able to change the space world by launching American Astronauts Bob & Doug with the Demo 2 launch. It took 10 years and lots of hard work. ...

Joshua Lynch - Legacy, Lifting Everyone up, Computer Science, Gaming, JMYSTIC | People of Science TIS#204

11 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week I had the honor of having Josh Lynch (@JMYSTIC) on the podcast. Josh and I met when we both worked in tech retail and always connected on co...

Wayne Neumaier (a7lprops) - Rocket Propulsion Engineer, Robot Fabricator, Prop builder & Costume maker | People of Science

04 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another installment of the People of Science where we breakdown the common misconception of what someone in science is like. This week our ...

Launch Hangout SUCCESSFUL Demo2 PART DEUX - SpaceX & NASA return US human spaceflight with #LaunchAmerica | TIS#202

31 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

BONUS EPISODE!  We went live on Facebook on Saturday May 30th for the #LaunchAmerica Demo2 launch. We did our launch hangout while Astronauts Doug H...

Launch Hangout for SpaceX Demo-2 SCRUBBED #LaunchAmerica - 2nd Attempt Saturday | TIS#201

28 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

May 27th was the attempted launch of the SpaceX Crew Dragon mission Demo-2 to launch American Astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken to the Internatio...

Astronomy, Art, and Business with Juleah Kaliski |People of Science |Today In Space #200

21 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

IT'S EPISODE 200! Alex shares his thoughts on this milestone, and where space has come from the start of the podcast. There's also A LOT happening rig...

Advice on WFH and how digital media can help science w Elena Salazar | Digital Marketer & NASA Social Alumni | TIS#199

14 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week we had the pleasure of having Elena Salazar on the podcast to catch up after we met at the SpaceX Launch of CRS-19 NASA Social and to share ...

How I use science to fight the fear of the unknown | Thoughts from an Engineer TIS#198

07 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week I share my thoughts on how a scientific mindset can be used to fight the fear of the unknown. In these current times, its tough to get any s...

Zac Hall - SpaceExplored.com & Lead Editor for 9to5mac | SpaceX Crew Dragon, NASA, SLS, Starlink, and the future of the Moon! | People of Science TIS#197

30 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another installment of the People of Science where we breakdown the common misconception of what someone in science is like. This week our ...

NASA Intern & Cosplayer Georgia @wezrez | People of Science TIS#196

23 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another installment of the People of Science where we breakdown the common misconception of what someone in science is like. This week we w...

Ozan Varol, author of 'Think like a Rocket Scientist' | People of Science TIS#195

16 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another installment of the People of Science where we breakdown the common misconception of what someone in science is like. This time, we ...

Perfection VS. 'Good Enough' | SpaceX, NASA, & Coronavirus Response - The Balance TIS194

09 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We're discussing the Balance this week and having to taste our own medicine when it comes to how science and reality work. There's been a lot of talk ...

Thoughts: 9 Month trip to Mars or indefinite pandemic lockdown? | TIS193

07 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I've got a few thoughts to share this week on how a 9 month trip to Mars would compare to our current pandemic lockdown situation. There are some simi...

Mick from TheSceneSnobs.com | SciFi, Star Trek, Star Wars & 'Picard' | People of Science TIS#192

02 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to our segment called 'People of Science' where we breakdown the common misconception of what someone in 'science' is like. This time we're go...

Self-Isolating on our own Spaceship & the Mindf$#k of Reality & Science | TIS#191

27 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

First off - we hope you are well. Wishing you all the best in the coming weeks to months of our 'new normal'. Talking a little about how I've handled ...

May the Corona NOT be with you...SpaceX Starlink 5, and Ten Binge-Worthy Space Movies | TIS190

19 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We're back in Boston from our trip to San Diego - what a time to travel...No symptoms to be concerned of yet. I am alive, and have some stories about ...

Thoughts: COVID-19 Meltdown & SpaceX making moves | On-the-road in San Diego| TIS189

12 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week Today In Space is on-the-road in San Diego, California. Yes, that means we dared to travel with the insanity of the COVID-19 mania. I share ...

The Balance - Learning about Failure from 3D printing and SpaceX | TIS188

05 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

To start of March of 2020, we are going to discuss the Balance. The balance of life as a human being, science, and making human life interplanetary. I...

SpaceX Crew Dragon Demo2 & Starliner Anomaly Review in Progress | Commercial Crew Review TIS187

27 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Commercial Crew Review on Today In Space, where once a month we review the latest with SpaceX and Boeing as they continue to develop NA...

Thought Experiment | Why a space force is necessary (and probably inevitable) TIS186

20 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Audio issues resolved - we're back for another episode to run a thought experiment on the idea of 'why a space force is necessary'. With the Space For...

Orbital News: Astronaut Christina Koch Returns, Solar Orbiter, Voyager 2 back online, and the State of NASA | TIS185

13 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, I break down some of the major space news that happened since the last episode. We're bringing Orbital News into 2020 on some major r...

The Balance: NASA, SpaceX, and Politics - The Uncontrollable Variables | TIS184

06 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

There's a lot covered on this podcast - from the latest bill proposed for NASA's long term goals, to changing my life around my food allergies...it's ...

People of Science - Vera Rubin | Dark Matter Haloes & Astrophysics | TIS183

30 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to our newly revamped segment for 2020 called the People of Science where we breakdown the common misconception of what someone in science is ...

SpaceX's Crew Dragon Aborts In-Flight from doomed Falcon 9 - Humans to ISS in sight | Commercial Crew Review TIS 182

23 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Commercial Crew Review on Today In Space, where once a month we review the latest with SpaceX and Boeing as they continue to develop NA...

A SpaceX Starship Bachelor - The Balance of Commercial Space TIS181

16 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Bachelor...in Space? So it seems, after the latest from the first commercial investor of a SpaceX Starship, Yusaku Maezawa is now planning a roman...

The Balance: Is Starlink the end of Earth Based Astronomy? SpaceX Starlink 2 Launch Hangout TIS180

09 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

First podcast of the year meets first rocket launch of the year with SpaceX's Starlink 2 launch aboard a Falcon 9 (which attempted a landing on the dr...

New Year 2020 - Finding Balance with the mind of an addict TIS179

31 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Getting real on this episode to talk about my personal balance as we enter the next decade and the start of a new year. Instead of celebrating all of ...

Boeing Starliner Returns, New Year Thoughts 2020, NASAsocial Veggie Lab Tour Part 2 - TIS178

28 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In the intro for this episode, we start with my thoughts on the close of 2019 and the start of 2020. There's a-lot to look forward to and reflect on. ...

Growing food in space to prepare for Lunar and Martian Colonies | NASA Social Tour of the Veggie Lab TIS177

19 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode we enter NASA's Veggie Lab and hear about their plans for growing plants in space for the ISS. This work prepares us to move fo...

NASA Social Tour of the Vehicle Assembly Building VAB - Pre Orion and SLS | TIS176

12 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Here is another installment from the NASA social event we went to last week for the SpaceX CRS-19 Launch. This week, we have a very special tour of th...

SpaceX CRS19 Post-Launch Reaction with remaining NASA Social Crew | TIS#175

06 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

After the SpaceX CRS19 launch to send the Dragon Spacecraft to the International Space Station, we had an impromptu podcast as soon as we got off the ...

Prelaunch SpaceX Jitters & the Origins of Why I Podcast | Personal Log | TIS#174

02 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Hey there Space People! Here in sunny (and warm) Florida avoiding the triple threat snow storms in Boston and getting ready for the SpaceX CRS-19 lau...

RIP Starship MK1 and WHY SpaceX is disruptive in the Space Industry | TIS#173

23 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, which I have recorded for a third time, covers the latest on SpaceX's Starship testing as well as some news on the costs of the Comme...

A Star Older Than the Universe?! Alex goes into a black hole of Uncertainty | TIS#172

14 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode I share my thoughts on an article we received from a listener (thank you Rachel!) about one of the oldest Star's in our known universe...

SpaceX & Boeing make Progress, Voyager 2's Interstellar Research | TIS#171

07 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode we review some important progress in the Commercial Crew Program as both SpaceX and Boeing have had successful tests on their h...

Halloween, Action creates Micro-Progress, and SpaceX to the Moon with Starship by 2022? TIS#170

31 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Halloween! This week was a really crazy week and pushed me mentally. But I managed to get another podcast out and accomplish a lot with so many...

Orbital News: Historic First All-Woman Spacewalk, the ISS, and NASA's Future | TIS#169

24 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we cover some orbital news on the historic first all woman spacewalk with Astronauts Christina Koch and Jessica Meir. Learn about what...

The Balance: NASA & SpaceX - Jim Bridenstein visits SpaceX HQ | TIS#168

15 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week it's time to discuss the "Balance" in the Space Industry once again as NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstein visited SpaceX HQ in Hawthorne, Ca...

SpaceX Starship Update, Delta V, and Orbital Refueling | TIS#167

07 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Finally my voice is back from this cold I've had, and I'm well enough to cover the SpaceX Starship update from Elon Musk this past week. While I highl...

The Raid on Area 51, Bob Lazar, and Stagnant Space Politics | TIS 166

27 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Hey there Space People!  Back this week for another podcast - it's been a busy week but I managed to pull one together amid the chaos! This episode ...

What is the Future of Space 2060? 8 Possible Space Futures and the Axis of Space Power | TIS165

19 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

ABOUT THE EPISODE: The report from Air Force Space Command came across my space radar this week, both online and in person which is usually a good ind...

Failure is part of the journey | India loses contact with Chandrayaan 2 before Moon landing | TIS 164

12 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

I'm back from Amsterdam and we have lots to talk about! The Chandrayaan-2 mission attempted to land on the surface of the moon but complications arose...

Aliens, the Microbiome, SpaceX CRS 18 Returns, Delta IV Med and Vulcan, SNC Lunar Gateway | TIS#163

02 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we cover some Orbital News to cover what's new in the Space Industry. SpaceX just returned their Dragon Capsule from CRS-18 safely, t...

The Last Starhopper - Launch Hangout for both SpaceX 150m test launch attempts | TIS162

28 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week the timing of everything Starhopper worked out and I was able to sit in front of the microphone and watch the 150m test launch for SpaceX. W...

SpaceX Hypothesis, Chandrayaan2 update, RocketLabs LookMaNoHands, and Starman completes first lap of the Sun | TIS161

21 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode, we have a few Orbital News segments to go through to catch you up on what's going on this week in space: Waiting on the FAA f...

Personal Log: The Balance - Mental Wellness, Discipline, and 'taking small steps' towards change

12 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This past week was really busy, and I wanted to refocus myself for the week ahead. So, here's another installment of the Balance in this week's Person...

Orbital News: SpaceX Starship & CRS-18, LightSail2 on Solar Propulsion, and India's Low-Powered Moon Mission continues | TIS 159

06 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode, we go deep and cover some major Orbital news from Earth's space industry - catching you up on what's new in Space.  Lightsail...

Visiting Johnson Space Center and Space Nerding Out | TIS 158

30 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This past week I had the chance to visit Johnson Space Center while I was in Texas! I wanted to share my thoughts on my first time there, including so...

One Small Step, Discipline, and Focus | Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Episode | TIS 157

21 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Happy 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing! In this special edition of the podcast, I will be sharing my thoughts on the Apollo60th, and hop...

Apollo50th coming up, SpaceX Starship Hover test, and former NASA Astronaut to lead human ops for Artemis | TIS 156

14 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This last week was packed full of space! I got to attend a public conversation at the Boston Public Library where Robert Stone and Alan Andres spoke a...

A SpaceX Fairing, Space Program Momentum, and Part 2 of We Choose to go to the Moon | TIS 155

07 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week I got carried away after SpaceX tweeted video from the Falcon Heavy STP-2 mission where the camera was attached to the fairing they recovere...

We Go to the Moon Part 1, Falcon Heavy Hangover, and Light Sail 2

02 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

As part of the lead up to the Apollo11 moon landing 50th anniversary, I want to start by sharing a part of one of JFK's most famous space speeches and...

The Influence of the Rocket, Rocket Lab to Make it Rain, and the Artemis 2024 mission

23 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Alex has been doing some research into the history of the Space Race, reading up on some recommended books (listed below) and sharing his thoughts on ...

The Importance of Unplugging, Orion Crew Abort Test, and SpaceX's Starlink

16 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Alex discusses his thoughts on the importance of unplugging from technology and work in the 21st century after a week long vacation i...

Thoughts on the NEW Apollo 11 Documentary | Thoughts from an Engineer

01 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Alex shares his thoughts on the new Apollo 11 documentary. Have you seen it? What did you think? Alex shares the moments of that docu...

The Balance: Is SpaceX involved in too many projects? | Personal Log | Today In Space

28 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Alex shares his thoughts on SpaceX's latest successes and difficulties with Starlink, Crew Dragon, Falcon 9 Reusability, and Starship Testing. He cont...

Black Holes, Falcon Heavy, India, Israel, and NASA to the Moon Again!

21 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Alex reviews some of the top Space Science events of this year to break down where we are so far in this year of Space.  - India's ...

Falcon Heavy ArabSat6A Launch and Landing | Launch Hangout

14 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, hangout with your Science Communicator Alex for the first commercial launch of SpaceX's Falcon Heavy. They attempted to land all thre...

The Balance: Science & Engineering. NASA & SpaceX | Personal Log

13 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Personal Log...Earth Date: March 12, 2019. After a few months away, Alex returns to explore a thought he has been obsessed with - balance. Balance in ...

What to Expect in Space 2019: Year 5 of Podcast, 2019 Mission Breakdown, Return of American Human Spaceflight

27 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, Alex talks about entering Year 5 of the Today In Space podcast and looks at how both he and the podcast have evolved since the beginn...

#dearMoon, SpaceX, and the BFR | Orbital News

17 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Orbital News, we review the recent (Sept 17, 2018) SpaceX announcement of the first person and to purchase a BFR orbital trip arou...

People of Science: Brian Stofiel - Part 2 | Today In Space

07 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we had an interview with Brian Stofiel of Stofiel Aerospace - an aerospace company looking to revolutionize how business can enter th...

People of Science: Brian Stofiel - Part 1 | Today In Space

01 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we had an interview with Brian Stofiel of Stofiel Aerospace - an aerospace company looking to revolutionize how business can enter th...

The Parker Solar Probe heads to the Sun | Orbital News

23 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The Parker Solar Probe launched aboard a ULA Delta IV Heavy rocket to 'touch' the Sun on August 12th, 2018. During it's mission (until 2025) the solar...

Is a Space Force Necessary? | Thoughts from an Engineer

17 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Alex shares his thoughts on whether or not the creation of a 'Space Force' is necessary. Alex also challenges the idea that space sho...

Why finding water on Mars matters | TIS#130

30 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The European Space Agency has found evidence of liquid water in a lake underneath the surface near the southern pole of Mars. But what does that mean ...

The Hunt for Planet 9, the Kuiper Belt, and 12 New Moons of Jupiter | Orbital News

22 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Alex covers the latest discoveries in our solar system during the hunt for Planet 9. The latest discoveries include: 'A new Kuiper Belt object found w...

A Daring Thailand Rescue and Doing What You Can With What You Have | Thoughts from an Engineer

13 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Alex shares his thoughts (as an engineer) on the daring rescue in Thailand of the Wild Boar soccer team and their coach. He also shar...

Opportunity in the Martian Dust Storm at Perseverance Valley | Orbital News

05 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Orbital News, Alex shares the story of the Opportunity rover that is attempting to survive yet another massive dust storm in it's 1...

The Space Force and NASA's New Space Directives | A Thought Experiment

22 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Recently, there has been a lot of talk about a 'Space Force'. But there are also new Space Policy Directives for NASA moving forward. In order to talk...

Interview with Brian Stofiel of Stofiel Aerospace | A Father & Daughter launching rockets into space

14 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We had the opportunity to interview Brian Stofiel of Stofiel Aerospace who with his daughter are launching 3D printed rockets and making space more ac...

Solar Activity & Resistance to Change | Thoughts from an Engineer

07 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Alex shares his thoughts on the effects the Sun has on the Earth, as well as any Star. What kind of effects, other than temperature can a star have on...

That's Too Far - Automation | TIS#129

01 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Alex and special guest John take on Automation, AI, and Driverless Cars to question when technological improvement goes too far. At w...

The March for Science Boston 2018 | TIS#128

02 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The Today In Space podcast went to the March for Science in Boston this year, a year after their first M4S. Alex and Sara sit down to recap and share...

Living in a Falcon Heavy World | Orbital News

01 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

TODAYINSPACE.NET The first Falcon Heavy test launch occurred on February 6th, 2017. Onboard was the Starman in the driver seat of Elon Musk's cherry ...

Star Wars In Review with Erin and John | TIS#127

21 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

WWW.TODAYINSPACE.NET OPINION | SPOILER ALERT! In this episode (#127), Alex is joined by his friends (Erin & John) to review not only 'The Last Jedi', ...

The Journey to the Falcon Heavy Inaugural Launch | Orbital News

05 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The Falcon Heavy Inaugural Launch is set for February 6th, 2017. Learn the journey of SpaceX, NASA, and the 45th Space Wing took to get to this test l...

Space Shuttle Talk with Jerry Goodson | TIS#126

09 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Alex was joined by Jerry Goodson for some Space Shuttle Talk. Jerry Goodson worked on the Space Shuttle Program for over 35 years and...

The Scientific Ladder of Ideas, Einstein, and Total Solar Eclipses | TIS#125

20 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Alex explains the differences between Hypothesis, Theory, and Law in Science as well as how ideas go from hypothesis to theory to law...

What's Up? The Great American Eclipse 2017

24 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Here is the audio from the LIVE broadcast of "What's Up?" on the morning of the Great American Eclipse 2017. Alex dove deeper into why total solar ecl...

Update from Alex, THE DIRECT LINK, S.C.I. and SpaceX's Double Launch Wknd

24 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

TOPICS: SpaceX, Bulgaria, BulgariaSat-1, Geostationary Orbit, Falcon9, Automated Spaceport Droneship, Of Course I Still Love You, Reusability, Reused ...

Orbital News, Communication & 3D Printing | TIS#124

22 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

TOPICS: Orbital News, SpaceX, Inmarsat, Communications Satellite, Geostationary Parking Orbit, Xenon Ion Propulsion Engine, Delta V, Fuel vs. Weight, ...

Fake News & Truth with John | TIS#123

06 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

TOPICS:   Truth, Fake News, The Media, Counter Culture, What is Truth, Inference, Sherlock Holmes, Einstein, Hard Truths, It's True until it isn't, F...

Orbital News & The March for Science | TIS#122

28 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

TOPICS: Peggy Whitson, US Astronaut Spaceflight Record, Kate Rubins, White House, Enceladus, Europa, microbial life, space oceans, hydrogen, methane, ...

It's Scientific to Say "I Don't Know" | TIS#121

14 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

ON THIS WEEK'S EPISODE Thoughts from an Engineer, Inference, Childhood, Greek Easter, SpaceX, Reusability, Space Shuttle, Self-Confidence, I don't kno...

Inference, Sherlock Holmes, and Hollowed-out ICBMs | TIS#120

03 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

ON THIS WEEK'S EPISODE Inference, Infer, Data, Science, Theories to Support Facts, Sherlock Holmes, Deductive Reasoning, Flat-Earth, Kyrie Irving, Sha...

The TRAPPIST-1 System...as we know it | TIS#119

03 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

ON THIS WEEK'S EPISODE TRAPPIST-1, 7 Terrestial Planets, NASA, SPITZER, TRAPPIST, Ultra Cool Dwarf Star, Orbital Periods, Goldilocks Zone, Habitable Z...

Launch Hangout w/ Sara: SpaceX CRS-10 Launch & Landing | TIS#118

19 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

ON THIS WEEK's EPISODE SpaceX, NASA, Falcon 9 launch & landing, March for Science, New Space, Old Space, LC39A, Space Shuttle, Apollo 11, the Moon, Ma...

Cassini, Juno, Gene Cernan & Mud on Mars | TIS#117 Orbital News

01 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

ON THIS WEEK's EPISODE Gene Cernan, Last Man on the Moon, Buzz Aldrin, Charles Bolden, NASA, Mars, the Moon, Curiosity finds Ancient Mud on Mars, Oppo...

TIS#116 How can Engineering Save the World?

19 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

ON THIS WEEK's EPISODE Alex discusses Engineering, and how the engineering mindset can help save and change the world for the better. TOPICS: Clim...

TIS#115 Martian Impact, Metal Asteroids and the Prusa i3 MK2

11 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

ON THIS WEEK's EPISODE SpaceX, Iridium NEXT, Impact Crater on Mars, Curiosity Rover, Purple Rocks on Mars, Pluto, Kuiper Belt, New Horizons, Peggy W...

TIS#114 What to Expect with 2017 - Reusability & New Space

03 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

ON THIS WEEK'S EPISODE: 2017, New Year, SpaceX, Blue Origins, Falcon 9, New Shephard, Falcon Heavy, Mars, the Moon, New Space vs. Old Space, Commerc...

TIS#113 Aren't you a little short for a stormtrooper?

28 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Carrie Fisher, Princess Leia, Star Wars, Harrison Ford, Han Solo, NASA, ULA, SpaceX, Mars, Virgin Galactic, Apollo 8, Apollo 11, Earthrise, 1968, Apol...

TIS#112 The Quantum Santa Theory: Revisited

19 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY HANUKKAH! ON THIS WEEK'S EPISODE: Christmas, Hanukkah, Quantum Santa, Quantum Theory, Multiverse, Fractals, Opportunity, Anyth...

TIS#111 John Glenn, SpaceX & Cassini

12 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

ON THIS WEEK'S EPISODE: Second week with AG3D Printing, SpaceX Anomaly Update, Cassini's final ring grazing mission, 3D Printing, Prusa i3 MK2,Astrona...

TIS#110 Anomaly in the 3rd Stage of Progress

05 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

First week with AG3D Printing, Anomaly with Progress 65, Roscosmos, NASA, SpaceX, Boeing, 3D Printing, Buzz Aldrin, Antarctica

TIS#109 Climate Change, Belief & the Future

28 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

ON THIS WEEK'S EPISODE: First week of Self-Employment, Belief, Asteroids, Climate Change, The Space Race, the Moon, Mars, Maine, and saving the planet...

TIS#108 GOES-R, Peggy Whitson and Retraction

21 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

HAPPY THANKSGIVING! On this week's episode, Alex covers the launch of Expedition 50, Astronaut Peggy Whitson, and the launch of the GOES-R Satellite. ...

TIS#107 You gotta fight, for your right...TO SCIENCE!

16 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Alex talks about the Super Beaver Moon, Methane Clouds on Titan and his take on last week's election results - specifically how it may affect governm...