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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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It has been said that the Moon is a harsh mistress, and nowhere is this more apparent than at the lunar south pole. That is, however, where the Artemis program is headed, and we need to figure out how to best explore the region. Dr. David Kring of th... more

We're headed for a space renaissance, and it will be focused on the Moon. The US, China, and international partners of both are vying to land people there and construct a permanent lunar base. Meanwhile, NASA is evolving to embrace commercial enterpr... more

We've all seen the movies... the aliens come to Earth, the aliens overcome the inferior humans, and the aliens fall prey to something dumb they overlooked, like microbes, Windows 95, or most absurdly, water. From the 1950s through yesterday, some of ... more

Rod Pyle is out this week, so Rick Jenet of the National Space Society joins Tariq Malik this week to talk about SpaceX's Starship Flight 13, which deployed new Starlink V3 satellites and stunned viewers when the ship survived reentry intact enough t... more

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Recent Guests

Rich Edwards
Writer for space.com and SFX Magazine; author of How to Invade Earth guide
Space.com / SFX Magazine
Episode: TWiS 222: How to Invade Earth in 22 Easy Steps - With Rich Edwards
Rick Jenet
National Space Society member; guest host for this episode
National Space Society
Episode: TWiS 221: Starship Can Float? - Roman Space Telescope Ready to Launch!
Penny Boston
Astrobiologist, former Director of NASA Astrobiology Institute
NASA, Cave/astrobiology research programs
Episode: TWiS 220: First on Mars - The 50th Anniversary of Viking 1
Pascal Lee
Planetary Scientist, Mars Institute; NASA Ames Research Center affiliate
Mars Institute, NASA Ames
Episode: TWiS 220: First on Mars - The 50th Anniversary of Viking 1
Dr. Pascal Lee
Planetary scientist, SETI Institute; founder of the Houghton Mars Project
SETI Institute
Episode: TWiS 218: Which Way to the Moonbase? - With Dr. Pascal Lee
Daniel Whiteson
Professor of Physics and Astronomy at UC Irvine, expert on particle physics and dark matter
UC Irvine
Episode: TWiS 216: Dark Matter Intelligence - With Physicist Dr. Daniel Whiteson
David Brin
Best-selling science fiction author and scientist
Author; UC San Diego NIAC collaborator
Episode: TWiS 215: Disclosure Day - With Dr. David Brin
Jim Bridenstine
Former NASA Administrator, Congressman, and CEO of Quantum Space
Quantum Space
Episode: TWiS 214: Moon Man - With Former NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine
Gerry Griffin
Apollo Flight Director and former Johnson Space Center Director
NASA
Episode: TWiS 213: Live From ISDC With Gerry Griffin - NASA Flight Director Breaks Down the Realities of Spaceflight

Hosts

Rod Pyle
Host of This Week in Space; Editor-in-Chief at Ad Astra Magazine
Tariq Malik
Managing Editor, Space.com; Co-host

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 25 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 States3 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 States3 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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production quality is high and guests are impressive, with a focus on current space news and history.
episodes are concise, witty, and accessible while staying informative.
listeners praise the hosts for being entertaining and knowledgeable with strong guest rosters.

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TWiS 218: Which Way to the Moonbase? - With Dr. Pascal Lee
Q: What is capturing you about space right now besides the moon base topic?
Lee says the merging of artificial intelligence and robotics into space exploration, especially the idea of humanoid androids assisting or replacing human crews for deep-space travel, is particularly compelling and rejuvenating for the future of exploration.
TWiS 220: First on Mars - The 50th Anniversary of Viking 1
Q: What could future missions do differently to search for life more definitively?
In-situ experiments that can distinguish biology from chemistry, including exploring subsurface environments like caves, and possibly bringing more advanced life-detection capabilities to Mars rather than relying on reductionist, single-signal experiments.
TWiS 220: First on Mars - The 50th Anniversary of Viking 1
Q: Why are Viking's life-detection experiments still debated 50 years later?
Because the signals observed could be interpreted as either biological activity or complex chemistry, and the consensus now leans toward chemistry; still, the possibility of life requires robust, in-situ verification and multiple lines of evidence.
TWiS 211: Oysters in Space - With Jacob Scoccimerra of Monolith Space
Q: What are the next steps after this year-long study with students and the prototype?
The next steps involve seeking funding and pursuing a flight demonstration, potentially on a commercial platform or ISS, and continuing to develop the education-curriculum angle to train future mission managers.
TWiS 211: Oysters in Space - With Jacob Scoccimerra of Monolith Space
Q: What is bioregenerative life support like at all, and how do you see oysters fitting into that concept?
Bioregenerative life support aims to recycle air and water using biological systems; oysters could form part of a larger aquatic module that filters water and contributes to nutrient cycling, though the full system and its safety in space require more testing and a staged development approach.

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What is This Week in Space about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A high-energy space podcast focused on current events, missions, policy, and technology shaping the near-term future of space exploration. Episodes frequently blend technical context with accessible explanations, field reports from NASA and commercial partners, and banter between seasoned hosts who cover everything from Artemis milestones to planetary science, mission design, and space governance. Listeners likely enjoy deep dives into mission architecture, space policy shifts, and industry updates, all delivered with a light, conversational tone that makes complex topics approachable for a broad audience. The show stands out for its regular guest mix of NASA officials, mission experts, industry insiders, and space-policy voices, plus timel... more

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