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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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Poor Mars. After a warm, wet childhood, the planet dried out and became cold and arid. And why? Mostly because it lost most of its atmosphere, scraped away by solar radiation. NASA's Maven mission studied the phenomenon of atmospheric loss for years,... more

Many of us grew up idolizing astronauts as the best of the best that America—and other nations—have to offer. After leaving NASA, many of them go on to relatively routine careers in business or academia, but some stay "on mission" and continue strivi... more

Lander, lander... who's got a lander? With NASA planning orbital tests of the Artemis landers in 2027 and a crewed landing in 2028, the pressure is on for SpaceX and Blue Origin to make good on their Human Landing System contracts. Who's actually goi... more

As you have doubtless heard, the White House has once again proposed drastic budget cuts of about 24% for NASA's 2027 budget. It's deja vu all over again for us, as we followed an almost identical story last year. And as with last year, Congress has ... more

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Robert Lillis
Principal Investigator, ESCAPADE Mission to Mars; Associate Director, UC Berkeley Space Sciences Lab; planetary space physicist
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
Former U.S. Air Force officer, astronaut, co-founder of Astronauts for America
Astronauts for America
Episode: TWiS 209: Astronauts for America - The Best of the Best Speak Out
Jennifer Vaughn
CEO of The Planetary Society
The Planetary Society
Episode: TWiS 207: What, This Again? - Attempted Cuts to the NASA Budget
Brianne Suldovsky
Associate professor at Portland State University, Mass Communications
Portland State University
Episode: TWiS 206: I Want to Believe - When We Meet the Aliens
Jared Isaacman
NASA administrator (as referred to in episode)
(mentioned)
Episode: TWiS 204: A New NASA - Artemis 2 Firsthand, and Isaacman Shakes up NASA!
Namrata Goswami
Author and professor of space security
Johns Hopkins University
Episode: TWiS 203: China Rising - With Dr. Namrata Goswami
Mike Wall
Space flight and tech editor at Space.com
Space.com
Episode: TWiS 202: Artemis Imminent - Artemis II Back on the Pad!
Jay Gallentine
Author and space historian focused on robotic space exploration; Born to Explore
Author, Born to Explore
Episode: TWiS 201: Born to Explore - With Jay Gallentine

Hosts

Rod Pyle
Editor-in-Chief at Ad Astra Magazine; frequent contributor on space history, exploration, and policy topics.
Tariq Malik
Managing Editor at Space.com; co-host focusing on space policy, exploration, and industry trends.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 26 ratings
  • Entertaining and informative

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DataNutter
    United Statesa year ago
  • This Week In Space

    I love this show. The show drops on Fridays. I look forward to my commute home every Friday.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mikeology 101
    United States2 years ago
  • Well thought out and fun to listen to

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bulverde Girl
    United States2 years ago
  • Extremely Educational

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LSS3
    United States3 years ago
  • A must listen for space fans!

    Always engaging, educational and entertaining.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MacPhyleWA
    United States3 years ago

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Consistently well-produced with up-to-date space news and analysis.
Hosts balance wit and depth without talking down to listeners.
Engaging and informative with a credible guest lineup.

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TWiS 209: Astronauts for America - The Best of the Best Speak Out
Q: What freedoms do former astronauts have to engage in public advocacy, and how does the group handle potential conflicts with active service obligations?
Former astronauts have the freedom of speech once they leave active service; the group explicitly excludes active astronauts and those seeking or holding political office to maintain nonpartisanship and avoid conflicts with oaths or duty, focusing on education and civic engagement instead.
TWiS 209: Astronauts for America - The Best of the Best Speak Out
Q: Why did you decide to form Astronauts for America and what core principles guide the group?
We formed Astronauts for America to counter polarization and reinforce constitutional values, emphasizing nonpartisanship, civil discourse, respect for data and science, and the willingness to work across party lines to protect the republic for future generations.
TWiS 210: ESCAPADES at Mars - Dr. Robert Lillis of the Mars ESCAPADE Mission
Q: What are some of the key challenges in mission design and scheduling for ESCAPADE, like launches and gravity assists?
The mission required a rare Earth gravity assist strategy, launching during a narrow Earth-to-Mars window, and coordinating two spacecraft arrivals so they can operate in a near-synchronous orbit around Mars, including a loiter phase and later Science Campaigns.
TWiS 210: ESCAPADES at Mars - Dr. Robert Lillis of the Mars ESCAPADE Mission
Q: How does ESCAPADE achieve its 3D understanding of Mars' upper atmosphere with two spacecraft?
By placing two spacecraft in different orbits that can sample the upstream solar wind and downstream atmospheric regions simultaneously, the mission can capture causal relationships and short-timescale changes that a single spacecraft could not distinguish.
TWiS 210: ESCAPADES at Mars - Dr. Robert Lillis of the Mars ESCAPADE Mission
Q: Can you explain to us what ESCAPADE is and how it differs from a rover on Mars?
ESCAPADE is a twin-satellite orbiter that will sample the near-Mars space environment from different locations, providing in-situ measurements and a stereo perspective that a single orbiter could not achieve, enabling better understanding of how the solar wind and space weather affect Mars' atmosphere.

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This show consistently covers space exploration, policy, and technology with hosts who balance technical depth and accessible storytelling. Episodes often dissect NASA programs, Artemis plans, privatization of space, international governance, and the implications of emerging space technologies on exploration timelines and safety. A notable strength is bringing in high-profile guests from NASA, UNOOSA, Space.com, and academia to explore both scientific and governance aspects, making it valuable for listeners who want both context and forward-looking insight. A potential differentiator is its regular focus on policy, budgets, and collaboration between public and private sectors, appealing to professionals who sponsor or pitch space-focused co... more

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4. Jennifer Vaughn
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7. Namrata Goswami
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