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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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There's a very elite club in astronaut circles, one in which former astronauts go on to political careers. The most elite are senators, and so far, John Glenn, Harrison Schmitt, and Mark Kelly have been members, and may soon be joined by Terry Virts,... more

You've heard the news about a possible detection of ancient life on Mars... now get the inside scoop from one of the paper's key authors. Dr. Michael Tice is a research scientist and planetary geologist at Texas A&M, and has a lot to say about how th... more

What's next in deep space exploration? Dr. Alan Stern, planetary scientist and the Principal Investigator for the New Horizons mission to Pluto, joins us to discuss what we learned about Pluto, the prospects for a future Pluto orbiter, the news from ... more

So you're on a months-long flight to Mars... seven months with five people and one computer as crewmates. You've been told to put any fears of a HAL-9000 computer takeover of your mission out of your mind, but can you, really? In this episode, Dr. Da... more

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Dr. Michael Tice
Research scientist and planetary geologist at Texas A&M
Texas A&M
Episode: TWiS 177: Life on Mars? - With Dr. Michael Tice
Dr. Alan Stern
Principal investigator of the New Horizons mission to Pluto and Kuiper Belt
Episode: TWiS 176: Beyond the Solar System - With Dr. Alan Stern, PI for New Horizons
Dr. Daniel Selva
Associate professor at Texas A&M University specializing in space systems and artificial intelligence
Texas A&M University
Episode: TWiS 175: More AI in Space - Crews and AI with Dr. Daniel Selva
Lynn Harper
Lead for Strategic Integration for NASA's In-Space Production Applications
NASA
Episode: TWiS 174: Gifts From Orbit - With Lynn Harper
Dr. Erika Alden DeBenedictis
CEO of Pioneer Labs and co-founder of the Astera Institute
Pioneer Labs
Episode: TWiS 172: Earth on Mars - Terraforming the Red Planet
Dr. Robert O'Brien
Director of the Universities Space Research Association's Center for Space Nuclear Research
Universities Space Research Association
Episode: TWiS 170: Atomic Space Batteries! - Dr. Robert O'Brien of USRA
Rob Manning
Former Chief Engineer at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, expert in Mars exploration
NASA JPL
Episode: TWiS 169: The Day Mars Died - 60th Anniversary of Mariner 4
AJ Gemer
Chief Technology Officer and co-founder of Lunar Outpost
Lunar Outpost
Episode: TWiS 167: An Outpost on the Moon - Lunar Outpost's Bold Vision For Lunar Mobility With AJ Gemer
Nick Hague
Space Force Colonel and NASA astronaut
NASA
Episode: TWiS 165: Guardians of Space - With Astronaut Nick Hague

Hosts

Rod Pyle
Editor-in-Chief of Ad Astra Magazine
Tariq Malik
Managing Editor of Space.com

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 24 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 States7 months 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 States2 years ago
  • A must listen for space fans!

    Always engaging, educational and entertaining.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MacPhyleWA
    United States2 years ago

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The content is lauded for being both entertaining and educational, making complex space topics accessible to a wide audience.
Listeners appreciate the engaging banter between the hosts, which combines humor with informative discussions.
Feedback often highlights the high caliber of guests featured, who provide unique insights into the space industry.

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TWiS 177: Life on Mars? - With Dr. Michael Tice
Q: Can you tell us a little bit about how this came about?
Dr. Tice explains that they saw unusual rock formations in Jezero Crater which led them to hypothesize about potential biosignatures.
TWiS 176: Beyond the Solar System - With Dr. Alan Stern, PI for New Horizons
Q: What were some of the biggest surprises encountered during the New Horizons mission?
Stern highlighted Pluto's unexpected geological activity and the complexity of its surface, which contradicted previous assumptions based on its size.
TWiS 176: Beyond the Solar System - With Dr. Alan Stern, PI for New Horizons
Q: Can you tell us a little bit about that moment when the data from New Horizons was downloading?
Stern described feelings of excitement and pride as incredible scientific discoveries were made, noting how much better than expected the data from Pluto turned out to be.
TWiS 175: More AI in Space - Crews and AI with Dr. Daniel Selva
Q: What kinds of failures did you target for DAFNI to look at?
We focused primarily on failures related to life support systems, like carbon dioxide removal assemblies and power distribution failure.
TWiS 175: More AI in Space - Crews and AI with Dr. Daniel Selva
Q: What was the point of the experiment?
The experiment aimed to explore how AI agents could assist astronauts in diagnosing and resolving spacecraft anomalies during long-duration missions where communication delays with mission control could be significant.

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Focused on the thrilling developments of space exploration, the discussions often cover a broad spectrum of topics, ranging from advancements in lunar mobility and the latest on space missions to the interplay of politics and budget crises impacting NASA and other organizations. Noteworthy is the podcast's commitment to delivering accurate information while maintaining an engaging tone, making heavy science accessible to listeners. Each episode tends to feature expert guests and lively debates among hosts, enhancing the delivery of well-researched content that appeals to both casual enthusiasts and serious aficionados of aerospace and technology.

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2. Dr. Alan Stern
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4. Lynn Harper
5. Dr. Erika Alden DeBenedictis
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7. Rob Manning
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