Bedste Space Science-podcasts (2025)

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Space Policy Edition: Locke, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness (in space) 1:17:34

20h ago1:17:34

1:17:34

Philosopher Rebecca Lowe joins us to explore how the ideas of classical liberalism can provide fresh insight into humanity’s activities in space. Our conversation explores the philosophical tensions between individual freedom and societal good, the instrumental and intrinsic value of space activities, and the uniquely accessible nature of space sci…

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Richard Doty on Disinformation, Paul Bennewitz, and UAP Whistleblower Fallout | RC 80 2:01:07

8d ago2:01:07

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We dive into the story of Richard Doty—a former U.S. Air Force counterintelligence officer infamous in UFO circles. Doty played a key role in a psychological operation against Paul Bennewitz, a businessman and UFO researcher. In the 1980s, Bennewitz believed he had uncovered evidence of extraterrestrial activity near Kirtland Air Force Base. Instea…

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Breaking down Bennu: OSIRIS-REx finds life’s building blocks in asteroid sample 58:41

3d ago58:41

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NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission has returned pristine samples from asteroid Bennu to Earth, and the early results are remarkable. Sample analysts have confirmed the presence of abundant organic compounds, nitrogen-rich material, and evidence of past liquid water, all key ingredients that could help us understand the role asteroids played in delivering th…

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Genesis: The sample return mission that fell to Earth and still succeeded 1:01:13

10d ago1:01:13

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Twenty years ago, NASA’s Genesis spacecraft returned to Earth carrying precious samples of the solar wind, only to crash-land in the Utah desert. But that wasn’t the end of the mission. Amy Jurewicz, Assistant Research Professor Emeritus at Arizona State University and former project scientist at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory for the Genesis tea…

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Astronaut Hayley shares her brave adventure 59:24

17d ago59:24

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From IV drips to rocket ships, Hayley Arceneaux has been on a journey. She joins Planetary Radio to discuss her memoir “Wild Ride” and her newly released kid's book “Astronaut Hayley's Brave Adventure,” which tell the story of how her experiences with childhood cancer at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital set the stage for her journey to space a…

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Can Humanity Evolve to Understand UAP, or Are We Missing the Tools? Iya Whiteley PH.D | RC 79 55:04

23d ago55:04

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Perhaps humanity has yet to develop the necessary tools to truly process and communicate experiences with UAP and Non-Human Intelligence. If these experiences exist beyond the limits of human perception and language, how can others relate, empathize, and create a space for understanding? When the words don’t exist, and the event defies comprehensio…

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Near-Earth Asteroid 2024 YR4 and NASA under a new administration 1:02:13

24d ago1:02:13

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The internet is buzzing about Asteroid 2024 YR4, currently ranked as the highest-threat asteroid in our skies. But is it really cause for concern? Our Public Education Specialist, Kate Howells, breaks down the facts. Then, we shift from potential impacts to stunning space imagery as Finn Burridge from the Royal Observatory Greenwich shares how astr…

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Space Policy Edition: Mars Sample Return, but at what (fixed) price? 1:20:22

29d ago1:20:22

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Rocket Lab CEO Peter Beck joins the show to unpack his company’s bold, $4-billion fixed-price plan to bring Martian samples home, why he believes commercial partnerships can unlock new frontiers in planetary science, and his “soft spot” for interplanetary exploration. Then, Richard French — former JPL engineer and now VP of Business & Strategy at R…

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Kiss-and-capture: The dance of Pluto and Charon 59:55

1M ago59:55

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How did Pluto meet its largest moon, Charon? Many have speculated that Charon formed in an impact, but traditional models of planetary formation have struggled to explain many of the quirks of this system. This week, Adeene Denton, a research scientist at the University of Arizona, shares her team's new paper that suggests a "kiss-and-capture" may …

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S2E16 The Survivor (Part 2) 40:57

1M ago40:57

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Science Fiction Audio Drama. SEASON 2 FINALE. For Dr. Ivo Haunt, death is only the beginning... ***CONTENT WARNING - contains distressing scenes.*** Cast: David Tremain, Ellen Hillman, Liz Campbell, Dan Proctor, Elli Brooks, Matthew Lacey, Katriona King, Camilla Draycott, Sarah Hodgson, Nick Hucker, Sarah Moriarty Written and Produced by Dan Procto…

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Mike Gold: NASA’s Independent UAP Study Team on UFOs, Congressional Hearings, and Space Policy | RC 78 59:42

1M ago59:42

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Today, we’re joined by Mike Gold, former NASA associate administrator for space policy and partnerships, a key member of NASA’s independent UAP study team, and current Chief Growth Officer at Redwire Space. With experience spanning NASA, Bigelow Aerospace, and private sector innovation, Mike brings a unique perspective to the Congressional UFO hear…

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The Edward Stone Voyager Exploration Trail 57:23

1M ago57:23

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This week on Planetary Radio, we celebrate the enduring legacy of Ed Stone, the longtime project scientist for NASA’s Voyager mission and former director of JPL. Mat Kaplan, senior communications advisor at The Planetary Society, takes us to the unveiling of the Dr. Edward Stone Voyager Exploration Trail at JPL, where we hear from past and present …

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Does It Fly? Putting science in entertainment to the test 56:52

1M ago56:52

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This week, we discuss how to examine the science behind our favorite TV shows and movies with the co-hosts of the "Does It Fly?" podcast, Hakeem Oluseyi and Tamara Krinsky. Produced by Roddenberry Entertainment, "Does It Fly?" takes an expert approach to breaking down the science of popular media, from lightsabers to Dune's stillsuits. Hakeem bring…

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What Are Planets Made Of? 9:20

2M ago9:20

9:20

Have your folks send your questions to FoundinSpacePodcast@gmail.com 🚀 Please consider leaving a rating and review. It helps the podcast reach the ears of more science-loving kids and their families!Af Arwen Hubbard

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Are There Invisible Planets? 10:24

2M ago10:24

10:24

Have your folks send your questions to FoundinSpacePodcast@gmail.com 🚀 Please consider leaving a rating and review. It helps the podcast reach the ears of more science-loving kids and their families!Af Arwen Hubbard

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From Nazi Eugenics to CRISPR: Exploring the Promise and Peril of Gene Editing | RC 77 54:38

2M ago54:38

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Today, we’re diving into one of the most debated topics of our time: CRISPR gene editing technology. Join me and Neal Baer, M.D.—pediatrician, acclaimed television writer and producer (ER, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit), and author of The Promise and Peril of CRISPR, published by Johns Hopkins University Press. We’ll explore the moral, ethical,…

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Revisiting K2-18 b: JWST finds a lead in the search for life on a mysterious exoplanet 51:28

2M ago51:28

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This week we revisit one of the most remarkable exoplanet discoveries of 2024 with the help of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). JWST detected signs of methane and carbon dioxide in the atmosphere of K2-18 b. Knicole Colón, the deputy project scientist for exoplanet science for JWST, explains how this discovery could reshape our search for lif…

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Emily Calandrelli becomes the hundredth woman in space 55:41

2M ago55:41

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This week, we celebrate a remarkable milestone as Emily Calandrelli, also known as “the Space Gal,” becomes the 100th woman to venture into space. Emily shares her experiences on the Blue Origin voyage, what she took to space, and how motherhood influenced her reaction to seeing Earth from space. Then Planetary Society Chief Scientist Bruce Betts j…

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Space Policy Edition: The Challenges of Change at NASA 1:08:17

2M ago1:08:17

1:08:17

How does change happen within NASA, and what prevents it? Marcia Smith, founder of Space Policy Online, joins the show to discuss the opportunities and pitfalls faced by incoming presidential administrations and how NASA has—and hasn’t—changed over the decades. Will Artemis be reimagined? Will public-private partnerships introduce more risk than re…

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What Nebula Did Our Sun Form From? 9:11

2M ago9:11

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Have your folks send your questions to FoundinSpacePodcast@gmail.com 🚀 Please consider leaving a rating and review. It helps the podcast reach the ears of more science-loving kids and their families!Af Arwen Hubbard

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The Planetary Society’s 45th anniversary with Bill Nye 52:37

2M ago52:37

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Planetary Radio kicks off The Planetary Society's 45th anniversary year with CEO, Bill Nye. Bill reflects on the organization's first forty-five years and what humanity has learned about space in that time. Then, Chief Scientist Bruce Betts joins in for the first What's Up and Random Space Fact of 2025. Discover more at: https://www.planetary.org/p…

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Looking back on 2024 59:48

2M ago59:48

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The Planetary Society team reviews the best space moments of 2024, from the China National Space Administration's return of samples from the far side of the Moon to the triumphant launch of NASA's Europa Clipper mission. Kate Howells (Public Education Specialist) shares the winners of The Planetary Society's Best of 2024 awards. Then, Mat Kaplan (S…

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Mars “spiders” recreated in the lab 59:59

3M ago59:59

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Lauren Mc Keown, a postdoctoral fellow at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, discusses her experiences recreating Martian araneiform terrain, also called Mars spiders, in the lab. Latif Nasser, the co-host of Radiolab, also joins Planetary Radio to share how you can cast your vote to name a quasi-Moon of Earth. Then Bruce Betts, chief scientist of T…

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Space Policy Edition: The Myth of Presidential Leadership 47:05

3M ago47:05

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For over half a century, space advocates and presidents alike have tried to recreate the JFK moment of calling on the country to send a man to Moon — but is this a mistake? The classic book Spaceflight and the Myth of Presidential Leadership argued that it is, and by focusing on presidential power alone advocates set up these initiatives to fail. H…

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StarTalk with Bill Nye and Neil deGrasse Tyson 58:24

3M ago58:24

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We take you to Planetary Society headquarters, where Neil deGrasse Tyson, astrophysicist and host of StarTalk, interviews Planetary Society CEO Bill Nye about the organization's 45-year history of empowering the world's citizens to advance space science and exploration. Then, we share an update on the incoming Trump administration's proposed pick f…

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Dr. Daniel “Rags” Ragsdale Former White House Official on UFOs, Edge Science, and National Security | RC 76 1:08:21

3M ago1:08:21

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Why do policymakers struggle to support edge science? Today, we’re joined by Dr. Daniel “Rags” Ragsdale, former Assistant Director for Cyber in the Office of the Director of Defense Research and Engineering in the White House. With decades of experience in defense, research, and technology, Dr. Ragsdale brings a unique perspective to edge science a…

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A hundred weeks in space exploration 59:45

3M ago59:45

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Sarah Al-Ahmed, the host of Planetary Radio, marks her 100th episode with a look back at the defining moments of the past 100 weeks of space exploration. We'll revisit previous Planetary Radio interviews, including the launch of ESA's Juice mission to the icy moons of Jupiter with project scientist Olivier Witasse. Danny Glavin, the co-investigator…

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Seven worlds, one mission: The United Arab Emirates aims for the asteroid belt 54:31

3M ago54:31

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The United Arab Emirates Space Agency is working on its next ambitious spacecraft, the Emirates Mission to the Asteroid Belt. It will visit seven asteroids, ultimately rendezvousing with Justitia, the reddest object in the main asteroid belt. We'll get an update on their team's progress from Mohsen Al Awadhi and Hoor Al Hazmi, the director and scie…

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The Unseen Influence: How UFOs, Sigmund Freud and PR Shape What We Believe | RC 75 1:14:03

4M ago1:14:03

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What do UAPs and Freudian psychoanalysis have in common? In this episode, we explore an unexpected connection between UFOs, Freudian psychoanalysis, and the rise of modern advertising and PR. How did Freud’s revolutionary ideas about the unconscious mind shape not just our personal psyches but entire industries designed to influence public percepti…

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What does the U.S. election mean for NASA? 59:41

4M ago59:41

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Presidential elections in the United States don’t just shape the country’s future — they set the course for space exploration. This week, Casey Dreier, the chief of space policy at The Planetary Society, analyzes what the incoming Trump administration could mean for NASA’s funding, human spaceflight, and its Science Mission Directorate. Meanwhile, …

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