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

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When NASA astronauts return to the moon, they’ll be wearing a new spacesuit from Axiom Space. Plus, SpaceX and the U.S. are facing concerns after a land swap deal in Texas brings up environmental concerns.

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NASA Administrator Jared Issacman is donating $500,000 of his own money to the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping STEM college students. Plus, one public exhibit brings space down to Earth.

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For the second installment of Space on Tap, a special “Are We There Yet?” live event series, we asked what scientists and their robotic coworkers are really looking for on Mars. Plus, the crew of the final shuttle mission, STS-135, reunited for the m... more

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A recent NASA audit says Boeing's Starliner is once again delayed from being certified. Plus, after acquiring the satellite company Iridium, Rocket Lab has its own constellation: 66 satellites and 14 spares.

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Russell Ralston
Vice President of Spacecraft Development, Axiom Space
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Episode: Designing the next moon suit and controversy over SpaceX land
Mike Wall
Channel Editor for Space Flight and Tech, Space.com
Space.com
Episode: Designing the next moon suit and controversy over SpaceX land
Stephanie Lucas
Fever Hub general manager
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Episode: NASA chief’s pledge to STEM education and how VR is bringing people to the cosmos
Luis Caban
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Episode: NASA chief’s pledge to STEM education and how VR is bringing people to the cosmos
Chris Ferguson
Commander, Space Shuttle veteran
Boeing (affiliated with Starliner/NASA)
Episode: Life on Mars and the final Space Shuttle mission
Jason Williams
Project Scientist for the Cold Atom Lab at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory
NASA JPL
Episode: Arctic upgrades on the ISS and human missions to Mars
Chris Stott
CEO, Lone Star Data Holdings
Lone Star Data Holdings
Episode: Moving data to space and rescuing a falling spacecraft
Gani Lee
CEO, Catalyst Space Technologies
Catalyst Space Technologies
Episode: Moving data to space and rescuing a falling spacecraft
Shannon Curry
Principal investigator of the Maven mission
NASA
Episode: SpaceX goes public and a Mars mission goes offline

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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

Reviews

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
    Australia6 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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Listeners praise accessible yet rigorous interviews and the host's space knowledge.
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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.
Designing the next moon suit and controversy over SpaceX land
Q: With the OIG report highlighting timelines concerns, how is the company addressing those challenges and staying on track for Artemis IV?
We acknowledge the findings but emphasize that the team and NASA have addressed technical and programmatic challenges, and that qualification and testing progress are ongoing, with flight planned next year and Artemis IV following shortly after.
Designing the next moon suit and controversy over SpaceX land
Q: What were the parameters from NASA for the XEFS contract, and how flexible were you in meeting those objectives?
NASA provided both specific requirements and high-level objectives, and we balanced being faithful to the mission needs with room to innovate, leveraging prior NASA work like the XCMU project to avoid starting from scratch and to shorten development time.
Designing the next moon suit and controversy over SpaceX land
Q: As Axiom Space develops this new spacesuit for Artemis astronauts, can you tell me, how high are these stakes when it comes to making this actually happen?
The stakes are extremely high and it's a privilege, but also a serious endeavor; we're leveraging past data, improving the architecture, and ensuring a safe, high-performing suit that can support EVA tasks on the lunar surface, while coordinating with NASA on objectives and timelines.

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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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