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The Artemis Generation (feat. Dr. Polanski, Lowell Observatory) | Stories From Space Podcast With Matthew S Williams
Dr. Polanski, a postdoctoral researcher at Lowell Observatory, explains how scientists at Lowell are carrying on that legacy, providing education and outreach to the Artemis Generation!
Asteroid Mining | Stories From Space Podcast With Matthew S Williams
Asteroid mining is one of those ideas that cycles in and out of public fascination — generating enormous excitement, then fading when people realize it won't happen within the next news cycle. But the concept never truly disappears, and for good reason.
New Event | Global Space Awards 2025 Honors Captain James Lovell Legacy at Natural History Museum London | A conversation with Sanjeev Gordhan | Redefining Society And Technology Podcast With Marco Ciappelli
The inaugural Global Space Awards celebrates the Golden Era of Space on December 5, 2025, at London's Natural History Museum. Hosted by physicist Brian Greene, the event honors Captain James Lovell's legacy and recognizes innovators transforming space from government domain to commercial frontier in our Hybrid Analog D
From Myth to Machine: When Stories Shaped Our Journey to the Stars | A Musing On Society & Technology Newsletter with Marco Ciappelli and TAPE3 | Read by TAPE3
Before humanity launched rockets toward distant planets or placed satellites that quietly orbit our Earth, before telescopes pierced the cosmic veil to reveal distant galaxies, we looked to the night sky armed only with wonder. Beneath starlit skies, humans gathered around fires, weaving myths from scattered constellat
What Discoveries has the James Webb Space Telescope Made So Far? | Stories From Space Podcast With Matthew S Williams
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is the most complex and powerful space observatory ever deployed. What it has discovered since it commenced operations has been nothing short of groundbreaking!
LA Made: The Other Moonshot | The story of three Black aerospace engineers in Los Angeles, who played a crucial role in America’s race to space, amid the civil unrest of the 1960s | Guest: Joanne Higgins
The Apollo moon landing was a historic leap for humanity—but for some, it was also a battle for equality and recognition. LA Made: The Other Moonshot, a new podcast from LAist Studios, uncovers the untold story of three Black aerospace engineers who helped make Apollo possible while facing systemic discrimination. Host
WTF Is Happening At NASA? | A Conversation with Keith Cowing (Part II) | Stories From Space Podcast With Matthew S Williams
Keith Cowing has been one of NASA's most vocal critics for decades. Together, we discussed what the future may hold for NASA and its ambitious exploration programs.
WTF Is Happening At NASA? | A Conversation with Keith Cowing | Stories From Space Podcast With Matthew S Williams
Keith Cowing, a former NASA scientist and the creator of NASAWatch, has been a part of the space sector for decades. He's also one of NASA's most vocal critics.
The History and Future of Space Stations | Stories From Space Podcast With Matthew S Williams
Stations in space that allow for long-duration stays and a permanent human presence throughout the Solar System are a time-honored concept. The concept achieved fruition by the late 20th century.
The Coming Age of Astrobiology with Kenneth Goodis-Gordon | Stories From Space Podcast With Matthew S Williams
Kenneth Goodis Gordon is a Ph.D. candidate with the University of Central Florida's Planetary Science Group. His research focuses on exoplanets and the search for life in the cosmos (astrobiology).
The Space Race: the American and Soviet Space Programs | Stories From Space Podcast With Matthew S Williams
The American and Soviet space programs began amid Cold War tensions, where the goal was to "get there first" and demonstrate who had technological supremacy.
India's Space Program | Stories From Space Podcast With Matthew S Williams
From its inception in the 1960s, India's national space program - the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) - has evolved to become one of the largest in the world.
The Grand Tour: The Legacy of the Voyager Probes | Stories From Space Podcast With Matthew S Williams
Even after 47 years, the achievements of the Voyager 1 and 2 probes continue to inspire people to dream bigger and ponder the mysteries of the Universe
The Gift of Gravitational Lensing | A Conversation with Dr. Slava Turyshev | Stories From Space Podcast With Matthew S Williams
Dr. Slava Turyshev is a NASA researcher and one of the leading advocates for creating a telescope that will use our Sun as a Solar Gravitational Lens (SGL).
Mars by 2040? Why Must We Wait? | Stories From Space Podcast With Matthew S Williams
Plans for sending crews to Mars date back to the Space Age. However, according to recent statements from NASA, these missions are not likely to happen for another 20 years.
The Europa Clipper Mission | A Conversation with Dr. Steve Vance | Stories From Space Podcast With Matthew S Williams
NASA scientist and astrobiologist Dr. Steve Vance tells us about the Europa Clipper mission, the spacecraft that will explore Jupiter's moon Europa in the next decade in search of life beyond Earth.
Psychological Safety and Failing Right | A Conversation with Dr. Amy C. Edmondson | Leading Edge Discovery Podcast with Astronaut Charlie Camarda Ph.D
NASA and Boeing are struggling to correct mistakes which caused recurring disasters. Listen to what High Reliability Organizations need to learn to succeed.
Book | Space Shuttle Stories: Firsthand Astronaut Accounts from All 135 Missions with The Author, Astronaut Tom Jones | Audio Signals Podcast With Marco Ciappelli
In this episode of the Audio Signals Podcast, host Marco Ciappelli sits down with astronaut Tom Jones to discuss the book, "Space Shuttle Stories: Firsthand Astronaut Accounts from All 135 Missions.
A Mars Sample Return Mission | Stories From Space Podcast With Matthew S Williams
Space agencies have been contemplating a sample-return mission to Mars for decades. In the coming years, two of them - NASA and the China National Space Agency - will do just that!
How to Fix a Lagging Hypersonics Program | A Conversation with Bart Barthelemy, Head of the National AeroSpace Plane Program | Leading Edge Discovery Podcast with Astronaut Charlie Camarda Ph.D
The Chinese have a significant lead in hypersonic weapons over the U.S. In every war gam scenario run to date, the side with hypersonic weapons, or more hypersonic weapons wins EVERY TIME!
Houston, We Have a Problem: Analyzing the Security of Low Earth Orbit Satellites with Johannes Willbold | Las Vegas Black Hat 2023 Event Coverage | Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast With Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli
In this Chats on the Road to Black Hat USA, hosts Sean and Marco discuss the security challenges of low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites with guest Johannes Willbold, highlighting vulnerabilities, slow adoption of fixes, and the need for improved security measures in space technology.
The Critical Role of Hypersonics for the Future Security of the United States | A Conversation with Dr. Mark Lewis | Leading Edge Discovery Podcast with Astronaut Charlie Camarda Ph.D
In every wargame scenario run, the competitor that does not have hypersonic weapons loses. Dr. Mark Lewis explains how the US lost its leadership and what it needs to do to regain it!
Supercomputing Analysis for NASA Missions | A Conversation with Dr. Olaf Storaasli | Leading Edge Discovery Podcast with Astronaut Charlie Camarda Ph.D
Learn how NASA helped the United States lead the development of the world’s fastest computers from Dr. Olaf Storaasli, the first person to receive Cray Computers coveted GigaFLOP Performance Award.
Signs of Life: What are "Ocean Worlds"? | Stories From Space Podcast With Matthew S Williams
In the outer Solar System, there are multiple icy bodies believed to have warm water interiors - entire oceans where life could exist right now.