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The 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. You can join Club TWiT for $10 per month and get ad-free audio and video feeds for all our shows plus everything else the club offers...or get just this podca... more

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We've been hearing a lot about NASA's new moonbase plans, and they are ambitious. Starting with Artemis V (so far), the US plans to begin preparations for a permanent base situated in the south polar regions of the moon. Details are somewhat fluid, b... more

Since 1958, the United States has been part of the spaceflight adventure, and since the mid-1960s has led in just about any category that counts. In this episode, we discuss the progression of American space efforts, review which flights launched or ... more

We've had endless conversations about aliens and first contact--but what if a conversation with other intelligences is beyond our scope? Dr. Daniel Whiteson, particle physicist at CERN's Large Hadron Collider and professor at UC Irvine, joins us to e... more

If you've seen "Disclosure Day" or "Age of Disclosure," you're going to want to join us for this fascinating discussion with famed bestselling sci-fi/sci-fact author Dr. David Brin. Long known for his universe-spanning visions, storytelling skills, a... more

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Recent Guests

Daniel Whiteson
Professor of Physics and Astronomy at UC Irvine
UC Irvine
Episode: TWiS 216: Dark Matter Intelligence - With Physicist Dr. Daniel Whiteson
David Brin
Best selling science fiction author and scientist
Author, UCSD Arthur C. Clarke Center for Human Imagination
Episode: TWiS 215: Disclosure Day - With Dr. David Brin
Jim Bridenstine
Former NASA Administrator, former Congressman, Naval Aviator, CEO of Quantum Space
Quantum Space / NASA / U.S. Government
Episode: TWiS 214: Moon Man - With Former NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine
Gerry Griffin
Apollo Flight Director, former Director of Johnson Space Center
NASA
Episode: TWiS 213: Live From ISDC With Gerry Griffin - NASA Flight Director Breaks Down the Realities of Spaceflight
Jerry Griffin
Apollo flight director
NASA/JSC
Episode: TWiS 212: Kabooms, Starship, and a Moon Base - What New Glenn's Explosion Means for NASA's Moon Base
Jacob Scoccimerra
Founder of Monolith Space
Monolith Space | Harrisburg University collaboration
Episode: TWiS 211: Oysters in Space - With Jacob Scoccimerra of Monolith Space
Robert Lillis
Principal Investigator, ESCAPADE Mission; associate director, UC Berkeley Space Sciences Laboratory; planetary space physicist and geophysicist
UC Berkeley Space Sciences Laboratory
Episode: TWiS 210: ESCAPADES at Mars - Dr. Robert Lillis of the Mars ESCAPADE Mission
Garrett Reisman
Astronaut, co-founder of Astronauts for America
Astronauts for America
Episode: TWiS 209: Astronauts for America - The Best of the Best Speak Out
Steve Lindsey
Astronaut, co-founder of Astronauts for America
Astronauts for America
Episode: TWiS 209: Astronauts for America - The Best of the Best Speak Out

Hosts

Rod Pyle
Host with Ad Astra Magazine and Space.com affiliations; editor-in-chief roles; longstanding space journalist and educator.
Tariq Malik
Co-host; Managing Editor at Space.com; long-standing space journalist.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 282 ratings
  • Good Podcast

    Like it even better after reading the MAGA snowflake reviews who can’t handle hearing anything that doesn’t support their MAGA doctrine.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lex576
    United Statesa month ago
  • Please don’t eat while your talking. 🤦‍♂️

    Seriously, gross

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    jaysurf
    United States3 months ago
  • Great

    Toujours hâte au prochain épisode!!! Thanks guys!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pierre Quebec
    Canada5 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 Podcasts
    5
    eyeintheskytn
    United States9 months 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 Podcasts
    2
    BL Commuter
    United States10 months ago

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Energetic banter and humor balance technical depth and lighthearted moments.
Occasional political discussions; some listeners feel it's off-topic or biased.
Strong guest diversity; high-quality interviews with space scientists and policy figures.
Engaging hosts with accessible space news and in-depth guests.

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#14
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#139
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#212
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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

TWiS 216: Dark Matter Intelligence - With Physicist Dr. Daniel Whiteson
Q: For everyone that comes on the show, what was the path to space that you took and what drew you to this field?
Whiteson describes an unusual journey from camping and stargazing as a kid to engaging with astronomy clubs, then returning to space through particle physics at the LHC, and finally connecting space phenomena with high-energy physics, driven by the desire to study space not just through photons but through protons, neutrinos, and other particles.
TWiS 215: Disclosure Day - With Dr. David Brin
Q: So, David, the big $64,000 question, which is a boomer thing to say, did you see Disclosure Day?
Yes. My wife and I went to see Disclosure Day and I'd watch Steven Spielberg anytime; I think he's brilliant, even if I have criticisms about the film.
TWiS 213: Live From ISDC With Gerry Griffin - NASA Flight Director Breaks Down the Realities of Spaceflight
Q: What was Apollo 1's impact on the way NASA approached subsequent missions?
Apollo 1 underscored the dangers of hardware and procedures, prompting NASA to overhaul safety practices, hatch designs, and operational readiness, which in turn strengthened the mission control culture and the readiness for later missions like Apollo 7 through 11.
TWiS 213: Live From ISDC With Gerry Griffin - NASA Flight Director Breaks Down the Realities of Spaceflight
Q: How did you end up in spaceflight leadership, and what shaped your path to becoming a flight director?
I started as an aeronautical engineer with no space curriculum, moved into a fighter squadron, and through persistence and opportunities on the Hill, I transitioned into mission control where I learned the ropes and ultimately became a flight director after years of training and leadership changes.
TWiS 214: Moon Man - With Former NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine
Q: How do you see public–private partnerships evolving with the Space Force and new space contracts?
He discusses distributing space architecture, moving toward high-energy, modular satellites, and leveraging private capital to accelerate development while preserving national security and alliance-building objectives.

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Two seasoned space journalists cover a broad mix of space news, policy, and exploration, pairing sharp analysis with accessible storytelling. Episodes frequently blend updates on Artemis, lunar exploration, private sector involvement, and international space policy with in-depth interviews from scientists, engineers, and mission leaders. A standout is the host banter and willingness to tackle both technical topics and the political/posture surrounding space programs, making it a go-to for listeners who want both context and color around how space endeavors unfold in the real world.

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8. Garrett Reisman

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