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

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Data, it runs the world, and now one company is creating data centers in space. Plus, a rescue mission to save the falling Swift Observatory is launching later this month.

SpaceX’s launched its initial public offering. It’s a big move for SpaceX, not only to continue to develop some of its current projects like Starship, but it also brings a new wave of people hoping to invest in the company’s future. Plus, NASA lost c... more

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NASA has named the crew of the Artemis III mission that the agency is calling “one of the most highly complex missions NASA has undertaken.”

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Blue Origin says it expects to fly its New Glenn rocket by the end of this year. That’s after an explosion last week destroyed a rocket and damaged the company’s launch facility at Cape Canaveral.

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Shannon Curry
Principal investigator of the Maven mission
NASA
Episode: SpaceX goes public and a Mars mission goes offline
Mike Moreau
NASA's Maven project manager
NASA
Episode: SpaceX goes public and a Mars mission goes offline
Andre Douglas
Astronaut assigned to missions and spaceflight experience
Episode: Artemis III gets a crew and Florida's push to launch at sea
Jeff Kahn
Director, Johns Hopkins Berman Institute of Bioethics
Johns Hopkins University
Episode: Blue Origin's explosion and the ethics of human space exploration
Geoff Brumfiel
Senior Editor and Correspondent at NPR
NPR
Episode: Starship flies again and the hunt for galactic glue
Mark Melton
NASA's Roman Mission Systems Engineer
NASA
Episode: Starship flies again and the hunt for galactic glue
Emma Chapman
Astrophysicist and author of The Echoing Universe
Episode: Listening to the cosmos and cooking up a space menu
Ryan Dowdy
NASA scientist and founder and CEO at ReadyBar
NASA; ReadyBar
Episode: The science behind space food and supporting tomorrow’s STEM leaders
Colleen Middlebrooks
President and CEO of the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation
Astronaut Scholarship Foundation
Episode: The science behind space food and supporting tomorrow’s STEM leaders

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Brendan Byrne
Host of the show; central figure driving interviews and space topic coverage
Marion Somerall
Producer providing show coordination and segment development

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4.5 out of 5 stars from 488 ratings
  • Fantastic show

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

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    5
    Remy nectarine peach kiwi
    Australia5 months ago
  • Elon/political class cope peddlers.

    They sound like they are in a cult.

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    1
    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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    5
    Bill P. Gates
    United States3 years ago

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Listeners praise accessible yet rigorous interviews and the host's space knowledge.
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SpaceX goes public and a Mars mission goes offline
Q: What is Maven's lasting legacy and what did we learn from its 11-year mission?
Maven revealed how Mars' atmosphere evolved under solar influence, documented auroral activity unique to Mars, and demonstrated the importance of relay infrastructure for future Mars exploration, thereby informing Artemis-era planning and long-term human missions.
SpaceX goes public and a Mars mission goes offline
Q: Anthony, other than just this infusion of cash, does this change the way that SpaceX now operates?
The company will face more regulatory and disclosure requirements with quarterly reports, which could drive more transparency into where money goes and what returns are being generated, while maintaining a focus on Starship development and other ventures.
Artemis III gets a crew and Florida's push to launch at sea
Q: What makes Artemis III particularly challenging compared to other missions, given it's not a lunar landing but a critical test for the surface mission architecture?
The guest explains the complexity lies in validating the lander interfaces, coordination with international partners, and integrating new commercial elements under a public-private model.
Artemis III gets a crew and Florida's push to launch at sea
Q: Walk us through what a moment is like for an astronaut who has two missions assigned and just found out about the Artemis III crew.
She describes the mix of excitement and surprise, the long lead times for planned missions, and the process of backup crews transitioning into prime roles, underscoring the rigorous selection and training involved.
Blue Origin's explosion and the ethics of human space exploration
Q: What ethical questions arise with long-duration spaceflight?
Long-duration missions raise questions about acceptable risk, radiation exposure, medical autonomy, and who decides if the risks are within acceptable bounds, especially when beyond Earth's safety nets.

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A thoughtful, accessible look at space exploration, technology, and policy, with a mix of engineering breakdowns, mission updates, and real-world space industry angles. Episodes frequently center on Artemis, SpaceX, NASA programs, and new space technologies, often pairing technical guests with policy or educational angles. Noteworthy is the blend of rigorous expert insights with context-rich storytelling, plus a strong emphasis on how space activity affects education, industry, and public perception. This show likely appeals to space enthusiasts who want clear explanations without sacrificing depth, as well as professionals tracking space policy, technology, and commercialization.

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