
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
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 11 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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As you may or may not know, NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center is in the administration's crosshairs. With cuts to their budget and staffing beginning under Elon Musk's DOGE, it has taken a different form with the government shutdown. Employees furlo... more
This week we look at why space can be scary with a survey of some of the best (and some of the most laughable) movies about critters from outer space! Witness the terror of men in floppy rubber suits! Cringe as the century plant-like triffids take ov... more
Lander, lander, who's got the lander? Last week, acting NASA Administrator Sean Duffy announced that the agency would be re-opening the contract for the Artemis III lunar lander, which had previously been let to SpaceX to be fulfilled by their Starsh... more
If you ever saw the IMAX spectacular, "The Dream is Alive," you've seen astronaut Terry Hart in action, capturing the Solar Max satellite with the shuttle's robotic arm. But even if you missed that film, Terry has had a fascinating career as an Air F... more
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Rod Pyle and Tarek Malik have a fun interplay are very knowledgeable and have a vast variety of guests on. The shows are concise, witty, lighthearted, while also being very informative.
I love this show. The show drops on Fridays. I look forward to my commute home every Friday.
This Week In Space is entertaining and well planned. I enjoy the up to date and latest news, and the guests are experts in their field who do not condescend. In other words, this show can come down to a layman’s level - thank goodness! What I also really respect is that the show does not interject politics- very refreshing- and I attribute and compliment that to the two hosts. Thank you for an educational, yet fun listen.
This Week in Space is very well produced and the guests they have on are impressive people, many of them with direct experience in the industry. The weekly news summaries are also an excellent way to quickly catch up on space news.
Always engaging, educational and entertaining.
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Focused on the latest developments in space exploration, episodes cover a broad range of topics including planetary science, astrobiology, and technological advancements. Notable guests often include prominent scientists and experts who share insights on current space missions, scientific discoveries, and policy discussions surrounding space exploration. The engaging format combines humor with in-depth analysis, appealing to both enthusiasts and casual listeners alike. Unique to this content is the intersection of scientific inquiry with the cultural and political dimensions shaping the future of space initiatives, making it accessible for those eager to learn more about the cosmos while remaining entertained.
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Recent guests on This Week in Space include:
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2. Mike Wall
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5. Terry Virts
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