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

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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.

NPR's Geoff Brumfiel brings us up to speed on SpaceX's latest Starship test. Plus, the Roman space telescope is closer to launch. What might it find?

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Some things in the universe we just can’t see through visible light, so instead, astronomers rely on radio waves and radio astronomy. Plus, from trips to the International Space Station to flybys around the moon, there’s a lot that goes into meal pre... more

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From 10-day moon missions like Artemis II, to months-long stays on the International Space Station, there’s a lot that goes into thinking about what foods to pack for those astronauts. Plus, the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation, founded by some of th... more

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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
Eileen Collins
Former space shuttle pilot and commander, author
NASA
Episode: Women in space and meal planning for space travel
Cesar Rivera Cruzado
Director of Food and Beverage Operations at Rosen College, UCF
University of Central Florida
Episode: Women in space and meal planning for space travel
Philip Metzger
Planetary scientist and director of the Stephen Hawking Center for Microgravity Research and Education, University of Central Florida
University of Central Florida
Episode: Asteroid mining and space hospitality
Amy Gregory
Interim Chair of Food Service and Lodging Management; Endowed Chair for Space Tourism Programming and Initiatives
University of Central Florida
Episode: Asteroid mining and space hospitality

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Brendan Byrne
Host of Are We There Yet?

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4.5 out of 5 stars from 486 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
    Australia4 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 Statesa year 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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Consistently informative and well-researched; approachable for nerds and newcomers alike.
Clear, thoughtful interviews with accessible science storytelling.
Diverse guests but sometimes stiff pacing; still top-tier space content.
Lively discussions and strong guest guidance elevate complex topics.

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Starship flies again and the hunt for galactic glue
Q: What surprised you most about the SpaceX documents while SpaceX is going public?
The company is losing close to $5 billion a year, largely due to AI ventures, even as other segments like Starlink generate revenue, highlighting the financial complexity of balancing ambitious technology development with profitability.
Starship flies again and the hunt for galactic glue
Q: What was SpaceX aiming to achieve with Starship's 12th test flight?
To validate the latest hardware upgrades, test engine performance, and assess reliability as a stepping stone toward orbital flights that could support NASA missions and commercial payloads.
Starship flies again and the hunt for galactic glue
Q: Tell us a bit about what's changed in the V3 version of the vehicle.
The V3 updates focus on the engines (Raptor 3), integrated shielding, redesigned Super Heavy booster with a new fuel and control system, a different three-arm configuration, and an overall more refined rocket that looks like a true spacecraft rather than a set of components.
Listening to the cosmos and cooking up a space menu
Q: Are there radio telescopes in space, and is that's useful?
The discussion covers that space-based radio antennas are used for communication and certain experiments, but most radio astronomy relies on Earth-based antennas due to atmospheric transparency and the ability to deploy large arrays; space telescopes supplement infrared and optical studies rather than replace radio work.
Listening to the cosmos and cooking up a space menu
Q: What is radio astronomy and why do we care about it?
Emma Chapman explains that radio astronomy involves observing the universe through radio waves, allowing us to see beyond visible light and study phenomena like pulsars, planets, and other celestial objects with a broader range of wavelengths, which reveals aspects not accessible via optical telescopes.

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This weekly space-focused show features in-depth conversations with scientists, engineers, and policymakers about the latest missions, discoveries, and technologies shaping space exploration. Episodes frequently center on Mars robotics, Earth and space weather, orbital assets like the Artemis program, and innovations such as AI autonomy in rovers, pollution monitoring from EMIT, and novel lunar infrastructure. A distinctive strength is the guest roster, which blends leading researchers, NASA insiders, journalists, and mission technologists, providing rigorous insight balanced with accessible storytelling. The show is likely to appeal to listeners who want clear explanations of complex space topics and who enjoy expert-driven discussions wit... more

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