Episodes

  • Artemis II Now Delayed Until April

    Artemis II Now Delayed Until April
    Feb 26 2026
    The latest wet dress rehearsal for Artemis II showed a launch wouldn't be possible in March. We now know which Crew-11 astronaut had a medical issue. There's a few reasons to look at the night sky over the next week. JWST has given us another amazing image.

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    38 mins
  • Artemis II Wet Dress Rehearsal Part 2

    Artemis II Wet Dress Rehearsal Part 2
    Feb 19 2026
    Artemis II does its latest tests to prepare for a possible early March launch. Firefly prepares to launch its 7th Alpha flight. Massive glaciers could be hiding on Mars. Astronomers detect a 7 hour signal from space.

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    34 mins
  • Supermassive Black Hole or Dark Matter?

    Supermassive Black Hole or Dark Matter?
    Feb 12 2026
    Crew-12 is prepping for a Friday launch. NASA selects AXIOM for a fifth private mission to the ISS. China is a step closer to a lunar mission. Could the supermassive black hole in the middle of the Milky Way really be dark matter?

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    30 mins
  • Artemis II Delayed Until March

    Artemis II Delayed Until March
    Feb 5 2026
    NASA's wet dress rehearsal for Artemis II gave reasons to delay the Feburary launch. There's another risk of an X-flare today. We may see a new comet this Spring. And scientists have found more evidence that we are made of stars.

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    35 mins
  • The Challenger... 40 Years Later!

    The Challenger... 40 Years Later!
    Jan 29 2026
    The Challenger tragedy's 40th anniversary is a time to remember and a time to reflect on the fact that in spite of how it sometimes looks easy, rocket science is hard. Artemis II is getting closer to a possible launch in about 2 weeks. Astronomers are leaning more about exoplanets thanks to the world's largest radio telescope project.

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    37 mins
  • Artemis II Is On the Launchpad Ready for Tests

    Artemis II Is On the Launchpad Ready for Tests
    Jan 22 2026
    Artemis II has made the journey from the VAB and is now in place for launch. Crew-11 astronauts say that their training prepared them for the medicl emergency that ended their mission early. Earth was hit by the strongest solar storm in 2 decades and at least one pilot got incredible photos of the aurora. And astronomers may have located an interstellar tunnel that links us to other stars.

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    42 mins
  • After a Medical Emergency, Crew-11 Is Home

    After a Medical Emergency, Crew-11 Is Home
    Jan 16 2026
    Three astronauts remain in the ISS after a medical emergency ended the mission for Crew-11 early. SpaceX has broken its own record for launch turnaround. What are the little red dots? A trimple superior conjunction of planets is happening... and you can see it, just not without the internet.

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    31 mins
  • ISS Astronaut's Health Delays Spacewalk

    ISS Astronaut's Health Delays Spacewalk
    Jan 8 2026
    A Crew-11 astronaut's health has caused a delay in a planned spacewalk. NASA acknowledged the work done on the ISS in 2025. Doug Hurley is honored for his achievements by his hometown. NASA will announce the company soon that will produce its next lunar vehicle. A blackhole is producing insane amounts of energy as it devours a massive star.

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    31 mins