Episodes

  • Moon science, a deeper look at one of Jupiter’s moons and our own

    Moon science, a deeper look at one of Jupiter’s moons and our own
    Feb 10 2026
    Europa, one of Jupiter’s icy moons could harbor life, but maybe not in the same way that Earth has life. Plus, we will take a look at radiation on our own moon, and why studying its impacts is important for future missions.
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    28 mins
  • Artemis II on the cover of TIME and Pandora on the hunt for other worlds

    Artemis II on the cover of TIME and Pandora on the hunt for other worlds
    Feb 3 2026
    The crew of Artemis II is on the latest cover of TIME Magazine. In the issue, editor at large Jeffrey Kluger chronicles the mission. Plus, a new spacecraft is taking a closer look at exoplanets and their atmospheres.
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    28 mins
  • Artemis II, lunar lessons and Canadian contributions

    Artemis II, lunar lessons and Canadian contributions
    Jan 27 2026
    The second Artemis mission is preparing for launch. The Space Launch Systems rocket is now on the launch pad with the Orion spacecraft, waiting to take a crew of four on a flyby around the moon. Plus, for Canada, this will be the first time a one of their astronauts will flyby around the moon.
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    28 mins
  • Artemis II readies for flight and a look at tardigrades, a microscopic marvel

    Artemis II readies for flight and a look at tardigrades, a microscopic marvel
    Jan 21 2026
    NASA rolled out its Orion spacecraft and SLS rocket, preparing to launch the second Artemis mission. Plus, scientists are studying microscopic organisms called Tardigrades to see how resilient they are when it comes to extreme environments, like space.
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    28 mins
  • NASA’s next budget and the search for habitable worlds

    NASA’s next budget and the search for habitable worlds
    Jan 13 2026
    Congress is moving forward with an appropriation that would only cut about 1% of NASA’s current budget. Plus, a look at a mission that will search for signs of life on distant planets.
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    28 mins
  • Space 2026 and a plan to rescue a dying space telescope

    Space 2026 and a plan to rescue a dying space telescope
    Jan 6 2026
    It was a busy year for space news last year, and 2026 is shaping up to be another exciting year on the space beat. Plus, NASA and partners are trying to rescue a telescope before it burns up in Earth's atmosphere.
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    28 mins
  • One astronaut's guide for greatness and the prospect of space pirates

    One astronaut's guide for greatness and the prospect of space pirates
    Dec 30 2025
    Plus, just like pirates roam the seas, the idea of pirates or criminals in space could be more of a reality than science fiction.
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    28 mins
  • Celebrating holidays in space and a new telescope aims to bring a fresh perspective of our galaxy

    Celebrating holidays in space and a new telescope aims to bring a fresh perspective of our galaxy
    Dec 23 2025
    Astronauts find creative ways to celebrate the holidays in space. Plus, a new telescope will scan our skies for things like exoplanets and dark matter.
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    28 mins