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Spacepod

Spacepod

By: Carrie Nugent
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 Every scientist knows that kids ask the toughest (and best!) questions. What do asteroids smell like? Do other planets really have diamond rain? Spacepod features questions from kids and answers from scientists. Good questions help everyone learn - even the experts!Copyright 2025, Carrie Nugent. All rights reserved. Astronomy Astronomy & Space Science Earth Sciences Science
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  • 231: How big is space?

    231: How big is space?
    Feb 1 2026

    A question from Issac, age 4. Dr. Jeff Rich answers. For more on Dr. Rich's work, see episodes 14, 81, 118, or 159, or visit the Carnegie Observatories website. Find the pocket solar system instructions here.
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    10 mins
  • 230: What is the fastest planet?

    230: What is the fastest planet?
    Jan 1 2026

    A question from Renny, age 4. Dr. Jessie Christensen answers. For more on Dr. Christensen's work, see episodes 42 and 102.
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    5 mins
  • 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
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