This Week in Space (Audio)
TWiTThe new space age is upon us, and This Week in Space leaves no topic untouched. Every Friday, join Editor-in-Chief of Ad Astra magazine, Rod Pyle and Managing Editor of Space.com, Tariq Malik as they explore everything related to the cosmos.
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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 227 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | AstronomyScienceTechnology | |||
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Think you're having a hot summer? Try living on 55 Cancri-e, a super-Earth with daytime temperatures above 4000 degrees Fahrenheit. Most of these super-Earths orbit frighteningly close to their host stars and have long since had their atmospheres scr... more
This week it's Rod and Tariq working through the most important space headlines. The big story: Starship could launch test flight 14 as early as Monday the 28th. We've seen lots of tests, but this is the first attempt at an orbital flight, the succes... more
In the 1980s, as the US space shuttle was just starting operations, the UK embarked on an ambitious project called HOTOL—short for Horizontal Take Off and Landing, a radical, air-breathing spaceplane design. Political and funding shifts in the UK ult... more
Hold onto your phasers, but it's been 60 years since Star Trek's debut, and the franchise is still going strong. For 40 of those years, Mike Okuda, working with a gifted team that included his wife Denise, has been central to the look, feel, and subs... more
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Like it even better after reading the MAGA snowflake reviews who can’t handle hearing anything that doesn’t support their MAGA doctrine.
Apple Podcasts5Lex576
United States4 months ago - Please don’t eat while your talking. 🤦♂️
Seriously, gross
Apple Podcasts4jaysurfUnited States6 months ago - Great
Toujours hâte au prochain épisode!!! Thanks guys!
Apple Podcasts5Pierre Quebec
Canada7 months ago - Informative and entertaining
Rod and Tariq put on an entertaining show full of informative stories and interesting guests. I’ve enjoyed tuning in for years. To all the reviews complaining about the so-called political nature of this show please grow up. I listen to podcasts for information and often opinions other than mine talk to a mirror if you only want to hear what you already know. Keep up the great work guys.
Apple Podcasts5eyeintheskytnUnited Statesa year ago - Episode 178, "Tell it to the Mountain," was not about space
This Week in Space is usually very good, but this episode went down a political rabbit hole. Some episodes touch on national politics, but they stick to relevant topics (e.g., NASA budget, administration priorities). This episode fell off the wagon with a political wanna-be spouting about the 1st Amendment, Texas politics and other topics unrelated to space. I couldn't finish the episode. I'm not going to unsubscribe - yet. Hopefully this is a single aberration. If it happens again, count me out... more
Apple Podcasts2BL CommuterUnited Statesa year ago
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Apple Podcasts | #20 | United States/Science/Astronomy |
Apple Podcasts | #33 |  United Kingdom/Science/Astronomy |
Apple Podcasts | #41 | Canada/Science/Astronomy |
Apple Podcasts | #22 |  Australia/Science/Astronomy |
Apple Podcasts | #48 |  Italy/Science/Astronomy |
Apple Podcasts | #57 |  France/Science/Astronomy |
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What is This Week in Space about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A space-focused show that blends breaking aerospace news with policy, exploration, and big-picture strategy. Across recent episodes, topics include Artemis and lunar infrastructure, Starship and commercial space activity, Mars exploration, planetary protection, and close looks at how government priorities intersect with private industry. Humor and accessible storytelling sit alongside deep dives with policy experts, astronauts, and researchers, making complex space issues feel tangible for professionals and enthusiasts alike. A notable edge is the duo's veteran journalism perspective and frequent guests who bring historical context, technical depth, and practical implications for the future of space activity. Potential listeners will likely... more
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Recent guests on This Week in Space include:
1. Rob Coppinger
2. Michael Okuda
3. Dr. Rainer Zitelmann
4. Adam Kall
5. David Kring
6. Scott Pace
7. Rich Edwards
8. Rick Jenet
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