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Your weekly podcast journey into the latest news, missions, and stories shaping space exploration.

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For the first time, the U.S. military has confirmed it has deployed a space weapon in Earth’s orbit. Plus, “When We Find Them” is a new podcast series with Central Florida Public media that explores people have searched for life in our universe.

NASA and the EU’s Sentinel-6 satellites track ocean temperatures and can help predict how storms move and intensify. Plus, a team of researchers have made some recent discoveries from X-ray tails from the Chandra X-Ray observatory.

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It’s been a busy summer for space with things like SpaceX's new plans in Louisiana, Blue Origin is repairing its launch pad after an explosion earlier this year, the announcement of a space academy and more.

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SpaceX is looking to expand into Louisiana to build a new launch facility with multiple launch pads for its Starship spacecraft. Then, to walk on the moon, NASA needs new suits. So how do you test them?

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Nadia Drake
Science journalist involved with interview material for the When We Find Them series
Freelance science journalist; daughter of Frank Drake
Episode: Weapons in space and a new podcast on the search for life in the universe, and what happens next
Mustapha Moibula
PhD candidate at University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa
University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa
Episode: Tracking El Niño from space and Chandra’s interesting X-ray finding
Jimmy Irwin
Professor of physics and astronomy
University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa
Episode: Tracking El Niño from space and Chandra’s interesting X-ray finding
Rosanne Di Stefano
Senior astrophysicist, Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory; Harvard lecturer
Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory; Harvard University
Episode: Tracking El Niño from space and Chandra’s interesting X-ray finding
Eric Berger
Senior Space Editor at Ars Technica
Ars Technica
Episode: Summer space news roundup
Anthony Colangelo
Host of the podcast Main Engine Cutoff and co-host of Off Nominal
Main Engine Cutoff / Off Nominal
Episode: Summer space news roundup
Dale Ketchum
Space industry expert and former vice president at Space Florida
Space Florida
Episode: SpaceX’s expands to Louisiana and NASA tests next moon-suits
Mike Snyder
Test manager with NASA's Integrated Test Facilities on the XEVA Systems Project
NASA
Episode: SpaceX’s expands to Louisiana and NASA tests next moon-suits
Mike Fincke
NASA astronaut (retired) with three decades at NASA
NASA
Episode: Astronaut Mike Fincke retires. Space healthcare readies for next big mission

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Brendan Byrne
Host of Are We There Yet?

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4.5 out of 5 stars from 490 ratings
  • Fantastic show

    Excellently informative, interesting and entertaining, and the host is just perfect for the task

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    Remy nectarine peach kiwi
    Australia8 months ago
  • Elon/political class cope peddlers.

    They sound like they are in a cult.

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    El Phantsmo
    United Statesa year ago
  • lively, well-researched interviews

    Bravo, Brenden Byrne & team! These lively, well-researched interviews consistently ignite my curiosity about all things related to space starting with exploration, commercial travel, and UAPs. There’s no podcast like it. Highly recommended.

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    5
    W. Mattimoe
    United States2 years ago
  • Good podcast.

    Brenden Byrne is a good interviewer. I love his laugh. His guests are diverse. I’ve learned a lot about the FL space industry. 5 star review

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    5
    Doc's Mom
    United States2 years ago
  • Space Man Bren’s Excellent Podcast!

    Brenden (The Rocket) Byrne brings his big ‘ol swingin’ space knowledge to each week in this informative, educational podcast.

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    Bill P. Gates
    United States4 years ago

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High-quality guests and strong production; feels like a trusted space industry briefing.

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Weapons in space and a new podcast on the search for life in the universe, and what happens next
Q: Is this legal? Can the US be doing this?
According to international law, notably the Outer Space Treaty, nuclear weapons cannot be placed in orbit; however, the discussion frames the current capabilities as non-nuclear space control tools, with a broader push toward militarizing space and deterrence rather than outright warfighting.
Astronaut Mike Fincke retires. Space healthcare readies for next big mission
Q: What initially drew you to space, and what has kept you passionate over 30 years?
Fincke says he always wanted to be an astronaut, and the fulfillment came from the long journey, teamwork, and the chance to inspire others, which kept him engaged across decades.
A Martian rover’s ‘land-a-versary’ and the ethics of human space exploration
Q: What ethical questions do we have to ask when sending people into space for a long duration?
The core issues involve balancing the unavoidable risks of long-duration spaceflight with the potential benefits, including scientific discovery and human exploration, while considering radiation exposure, medical support, and who gets to decide what risks are acceptable.
Life on Mars and the final Space Shuttle mission
Q: What are you hoping to find on Mars if there really was life in the past?
The guest describes biosignatures such as fossilized structures and preserved organic molecules that could indicate past life, using Earth's rock record as a reference point.
Life on Mars and the final Space Shuttle mission
Q: You are an astrobiologist, which is a very cool title. What does that do? What do you do?
Amy Williams explains that her work focuses on searching for biosignatures—signs of past or present life on Mars—by studying rocks and minerals, and by developing instruments and missions to detect chemical and microfossil evidence.

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This show blends technical spaceflight details with policy, ethics, and industry dynamics through interviews with engineers, astronauts, ethicists, and space industry leaders. Episodes frequently cover Mars exploration, Artemis-era plans, private–public partnerships, satellite servicing, and cutting-edge space technology, all anchored by accessible explanations from domain experts. A standout trait is the mix of deep-dive engineering talks and broader conversations about governance, funding, and public engagement, often anchored by Florida-based space industry context. Potential listeners can expect thoughtful, expertly guided discussions that appeal to space enthusiasts, professionals in STEM fields, and anyone curious about how missions, ... more

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