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A Free and Open Exchange of Ideas and Opinions on All Things Space. If it's above the Kármán Line, it's on our radar. Now at talkingspaceonline.com!

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Recorded on Sunday 29 March, 2026:

Just days before the first human mission to the Moon in 53 years, Talking Space returns to discuss preflight activities and the changes within NASA’s Artemis lunar program. Mark Ratterman discusses his thoughts on ... more

In 2012, following the end of the Space Transportation System program, NASA faced the monumental task of finding permanent homes for the three remaining Space Shuttle Orbiters—so that their incredible stories could be preserved and shared with the pu... more

The OSIRIS-APEX mission, an extension of the wildly successful OSIRIS-REx mission, is set to rendezvous with Asteroid 99942 Apophis in April 2029. This mission takes full advantage of the OSIRIS-REx spacecraft, which still has plenty of fuel and is t... more

Episode 1701: Talking Space returns after a hiatus to discuss the landing attempts by the NASA Commercial Lunar Payload Services program. First a successful soft landing of the Firefly Aerospace Blue Ghost 1 mission on the plans of Mare Crisium.  The... more

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Recent Guests

Joe Stief
Leader of the Keep the Shuttle campaign, aerospace enthusiast who works in a different industry
Keep the Shuttle
Episode: Episode 1703: Stopping the Space Shuttle Rustlers
Dr. Dani DellaGiustina
Planetary Scientist and Principal Investigator of NASA's OSIRIS-APEX Mission
University of Arizona
Episode: Episode 1702: OSIRIS-APEX and the 2026 NASA Budget: A Discussion with Dr. Dani DellaGiustina
Chantelle Byer
Executive at FourSpace, involved in the first art exhibit on the lunar lander.
FourSpace
Episode: Episode 1602: IM-1 Lunar Lander Launches Successfully; Deep Cuts at JPL a Heartache
Chantelle Baier
Founder of 4Space, focused on integrating non-traditional companies into the space industry.
4Space
Episode: Episode1601: Taking Non-Traditional Space Companies and Artisans From Concept to Launchpad: A Conversation With Chantelle Baier of 4Space
Lindsay Kaldon
Project Manager for NASA's Fission Surface Power Program
NASA
Episode: Episode 1514: Starship vs. the Fish People, MSR Woes and a Powerful Tale from ASCEND

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Larry Herron
Host with experience in discussing diverse space topics, known for bringing a seasoned perspective.

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 36 ratings
  • Talking Space Podcast

    Simply the best podcast when it comes to covering the latest news about rocket launches in general and human space flight in particular. This group of space experts is very enthusiastic in their presentation and very good at explaining technical concepts in a way that makes it easy to follow along without the need for a degree in engineering or physics.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ice Hockey In Space
    United Statesa year ago
  • Unfollowed

    I listened for quite a while to this podcast to get a more balanced take on space infrastructure. I stopped listening after the recurring bias demonstrated, coupled with unwillingness to educate themselves. They really seem to enjoy being against the hype, but at the expense of being educated about the hype.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    ABaMD
    United States2 years ago
  • Worth a listen

    I enjoy the conversations but the constant negativity towards the only company putting Americans into space is at some point just wrong. I would way way rather listen to people who were excited by missions like inspiration 4 or Starship. I don’t get it

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    DWDWDan
    United States5 years ago
  • Great discussions

    Very informative and valuable discussions. Thank you for making the podcasts 🚀👍🏻😊

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rocketaholic
    United States5 years ago
  • Space News for the busy listener

    The hosts provide the right range and depth on a variety of space news topics to keep the busy listener informed. I've listened to other space podcasts and I find that this one hits the sweet spot in its ability to keep me informed on what is going on wrt space technology and politics in a very compact form.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Queen of pies
    United States9 years ago

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Some criticize bias in covering certain companies, reflecting a desire for a balanced perspective.
Listeners appreciate the podcast's enthusiastic approach to discussing space news and appreciate its educational value.
Overall, reviews highlight the show's ability to make complex topics accessible and engaging for a broad audience.

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Episode 1702: OSIRIS-APEX and the 2026 NASA Budget: A Discussion with Dr. Dani DellaGiustina
Q: How will OSIRIS-APEX help in Planetary Defense efforts?
We will study the asteroid Apophis to understand its structure and strength, which will inform how we might respond to potential asteroid threats in the future.
Episode 1702: OSIRIS-APEX and the 2026 NASA Budget: A Discussion with Dr. Dani DellaGiustina
Q: Dr. DellaGiustina, can you tell us a little bit about the mission, which personally I think is an ingenious reuse of a taxpayer asset already out there?
OSIRIS-APEX is a mission to an asteroid called Apophis, which was initially thought could impact Earth in 2029, but later studies confirmed it won't. The mission will study the asteroid's close encounter with Earth and observe how it changes.
Episode 1614: Talking Space Retrospective, Part 2
Q: How do the hosts feel about the future of the podcast after nearly 15 years?
The hosts express pride in their work and commitment to continue producing quality content despite personal challenges and industry pressures.
Episode 1614: Talking Space Retrospective, Part 2
Q: What role has audience feedback played in shaping the podcast?
Audience feedback is sought after and is considered valuable for tailoring the podcast to listeners' interests, although the team admits they don't receive as much feedback as desired.
Episode1601: Taking Non-Traditional Space Companies and Artisans From Concept to Launchpad: A Conversation With Chantelle Baier of 4Space
Q: What role does 4Space play in helping companies engage with the space industry?
Baier explains 4Space's mission is to facilitate the involvement of non-traditional companies, helping them integrate research and innovation in space projects.

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