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 | 233 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | AstronomyScienceTechnology | |||
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When we think of extraterrestrials, our minds generally go from the latex-suited bipedal aliens seen in Star Trek and Star Wars to more exotic critters in sci-fi movies. Scientists think in terms of carbon-based microbial life and other lower life fo... more
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Robots have, and always will, be the first to go to the dark and scary places in space. For many years, Dr. Jim Green oversaw these missions for NASA as their Chief Scientist. He joins us to talk about the past, present, and future of planetary explo... more
In our ongoing quest to develop a moon base, could we possibly utilize the area beneath the surface of the moon in order to make the moon habitable? In this episode of This Week in Space, Tariq Malik and guest host Mike Wall of Space.com talk with Th... more
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- Very Topical and useful
I overall like this podcast, Tariq is endlessly enthusiastic and genuinely enjoyable to listen to. Rod, while obviously very knowledgeable (and great radio voice), is somewhat darker and seems to find his fun in bullying Tariq and, indeed, many of the guests. Maybe it’s just his personality, but his constant jabs and put downs get tiring after a while.
I’m going to keep trying to listen to the podcast for a while longer because the content is topical and interesting, but it can be a slog when t... more
Apple Podcasts4MarcDCMB
United States2 months ago - 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 Podcasts5Lex576United States5 months ago - Please don’t eat while your talking. 🤦♂️
Seriously, gross
Apple Podcasts4jaysurfUnited States7 months ago - Great
Toujours hâte au prochain épisode!!! Thanks guys!
Apple Podcasts5Pierre Quebec
Canada9 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
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Apple Podcasts | #17 | United States/Science/Astronomy |
Apple Podcasts | #232 | United States/Science |
Apple Podcasts | #15 |  United Kingdom/Science/Astronomy |
Apple Podcasts | #22 | Canada/Science/Astronomy |
Apple Podcasts | #16 |  Australia/Science/Astronomy |
Apple Podcasts | #31 |  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. Jim Green
2. Than Putzig
3. Amanda Smith-Hackler
4. Rick Janay
5. Chelsea Gohd
6. Laura Schaefer
7. Rob Coppinger
8. Michael Okuda
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