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Spacepod

Spacepod

By: Carrie Nugent
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 Every scientist knows that kids ask the toughest (and best!) questions. How big is space? What is the fastest asteroid? Spacepod features questions from kids and answers from scientists. Good questions help everyone learn something new and interesting - even the experts!Copyright 2025, Carrie Nugent. All rights reserved. Astronomy Astronomy & Space Science Earth Sciences Science
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  • 229: What do asteroids smell like?

    229: What do asteroids smell like?
    Dec 1 2025
    A question from Sabine, age 5. Dr. Christopher Snead answers. For more on Dr. Snead's work, see Episode 184 of Spacepod. Do you know a kid with a space question? Upload it at listentospacepod.com and I'll do my best to get an answer!
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    7 mins
  • 228: Do other planets really have diamond rain?

    228: Do other planets really have diamond rain?
    Nov 20 2025

    Dr. Sabine Stanley answers. For more about planetary insides, check out her book, "What's Hidden Inside Planets".

    Do you know a kid with a space question? Upload it at listentospacepod.com and I'll do my best to get an answer!
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    7 mins
  • 227: What is the fastest asteroid?

    227: What is the fastest asteroid?
    Oct 15 2025

    Dr. Michael Busch answers. Do you know a kid with a space question? Upload it at listentospacepod.com and I'll do my best to get an answer!
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    6 mins
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