Welcome to the Astrum Sleep Space podcast; the perfect place to come and wind down for the evening while you learn more about the grandeur of the universe. I’m Alex McColgan, the founder of the Astrum brand, and your host on this podcast. Come and listen as I tell you about incredible missions, fascinating discoveries, and everything I’ve come to love about space.If you like what you're listening to, be sure to check out my YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/@astrumspace for more great space content.
The Sleep Space from Astrum is an exceptional addition to the already impressive lineup of space productions by Astrum. As a long-time fan, I was ecstatic when I heard about the launch of this podcast, and it certainly did not disappoint. With its calming narration, insightful visuals, and educational content about space, The Sleep Space is a true gem in the realm of podcasts.
One of the best aspects of The Sleep Space is its ability to provide a peaceful and relaxing experience for its listeners. The calming narration style adopted by Astrum creates a soothing atmosphere that allows you to immerse yourself in the wonders of space while unwinding from the stresses of daily life. Combined with gentle background music and carefully selected visuals, listening to this podcast feels like embarking on a tranquil journey through the cosmos.
Furthermore, The Sleep Space excels in providing valuable insights into space and astro-mechanics. Astrum's expertise shines through as he explains complex topics in an easily understandable manner, making it accessible to both space enthusiasts and those with little prior knowledge. Whether it's discussing celestial bodies, explaining astronomical phenomena, or delving into the intricacies of space exploration, each episode leaves you feeling enlightened and intellectually satisfied.
However, no production is without some minor flaws. One aspect that could be improved upon is the frequency of new episodes. As a devoted listener eager for more content from Astrum, I often find myself longing for regular releases. Although quality over quantity is undoubtedly important, a more consistent release schedule would greatly enhance my overall experience as a listener.
In conclusion, The Sleep Space from Astrum is an outstanding podcast that provides invaluable educational content while also serving as a perfect relaxation tool. Its ability to combine calming narration with insightful visuals creates an unparalleled experience that transports listeners into the vast expanse of space. While there may be room for improvement in terms of episode frequency, this minor flaw does not overshadow the exceptional quality of this production. As a long-time fan, I highly recommend The Sleep Space to anyone interested in space exploration, astronomical wonders, or simply seeking a serene escape from the stresses of life.
A compilation of episodes all about explosions in deep space.
In this episode we recap and update on the DART mission, humanity's first attempt to change the course of an asteroid to protect our world from future planet-ending threats.
In December 2024, a group of 38 scientists came together to warn the rest of mankind about a seemingly-innocent but deadly threat… mirror life. Born from the fundamental asymmetry that underpins many molecules on Earth, mirror life is a rapidly-developing area of research that scientists say we must put a stop to now – or suffer the consequences. But what actually is mirror life? Why has this gotten the science community so worried? And what would really happen if we crossed this biological milestone? From Alex McColgan and the Astrum team comes an illuminating new adventure that turns our gaze homeward. Astrum Earth invites you to rediscover the most extraordinary planet in our universe - our very own Earth.Journey with us as we explore Earth's most captivating mysteries and marvels, from the global dance of El Niño to the intricate rhythms that have sustained life for billions of years. With the same meticulous research and breathtaking visuals that define Astrum, we'll reveal our planet's stories in unprecedented detail.Narrated by James Stewart, Astrum Earth promises to transform how you see the world beneath your feet and the skies above. Because to truly understand the cosmos, we must first understand home.Discover our new Astrum Earth YouTube channel: hhttps://www.youtube.com/@AstrumEarth
We investigate the scandal that was the Apollo 15 Lunar mission.Discover our full back catalogue of hundreds of videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@astrumspaceFor early access videos, bonus content, and to support the channel, join us on Patreon: https://astrumspace.info/4ayJJuZ
A compilation of episodes all about the history of space exploration.Discover our full back catalogue of hundreds of videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@astrumspaceFor early access videos, bonus content, and to support the channel, join us on Patreon: https://astrumspace.info/4ayJJuZ
Cars tossed into the streets, infrastructure reduced to rubble, and a death toll of over 200. Last October, Valencia experienced a catastrophic flooding event unlike anything in Spain's modern history. In this video, we're delving into the science behind this unprecedented event, understanding the mechanisms behind DANA storms, and exploring the questions that remain - what caused this devastating flood? What warning signs did the authorities and scientists miss? And how can we prevent similar tragedies from happening again?From Alex McColgan and the Astrum team comes an illuminating new adventure that turns our gaze homeward. Astrum Earth invites you to rediscover the most extraordinary planet in our universe - our very own Earth.Journey with us as we explore Earth's most captivating mysteries and marvels, from the global dance of El Niño to the intricate rhythms that have sustained life for billions of years. With the same meticulous research and breathtaking visuals that define Astrum, we'll reveal our planet's stories in unprecedented detail.Narrated by James Stewart, Astrum Earth promises to transform how you see the world beneath your feet and the skies above. Because to truly understand the cosmos, we must first understand home.Discover our new Astrum Earth YouTube channel: hhttps://www.youtube.com/@AstrumEarth
A compilation of everything we know about Saturn so far.Discover our full back catalogue of hundreds of videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@astrumspaceFor early access videos, bonus content, and to support the channel, join us on Patreon: https://astrumspace.info/4ayJJuZ
Supercut of the Black Holes series. Learn about how black holes form, about their features, and how they warp the universe beyond our ability to comprehend. One things is for sure, the existence of black holes means we can't take our "normal" as a given.Discover our full back catalogue of hundreds of videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@astrumspaceFor early access videos, bonus content, and to support the channel, join us on Patreon: https://astrumspace.info/4ayJJuZ
A compilation of episodes of everything we know about the Moon. Discover our full back catalogue of hundreds of videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@astrumspaceFor early access videos, bonus content, and to support the channel, join us on Patreon: https://astrumspace.info/4ayJJuZ
Welcome to the formidable world of Supervolcanoes - colossal volcanic systems capable of eruptions more powerful than anything in recorded history. From Yellowstone to Toba, discover how these geological giants form, what makes them so dangerous, and the chilling signs scientists are watching for. Could another super-eruption happen in our lifetime? And if it did… what would it mean for humanity?From Alex McColgan and the Astrum team comes an illuminating new adventure that turns our gaze homeward. Astrum Earth invites you to rediscover the most extraordinary planet in our universe - our very own Earth.Journey with us as we explore Earth's most captivating mysteries and marvels, from the global dance of El Niño to the intricate rhythms that have sustained life for billions of years. With the same meticulous research and breathtaking visuals that define Astrum, we'll reveal our planet's stories in unprecedented detail.Narrated by James Stewart, Astrum Earth promises to transform how you see the world beneath your feet and the skies above. Because to truly understand the cosmos, we must first understand home.Discover our new Astrum Earth YouTube channel: hhttps://www.youtube.com/@AstrumEarth
A strange visitor from beyond our solar system zoomed past Earth in 2017, leaving scientists puzzled. Join us in this Supercut as we unravel the mystery of 'Oumuamua, our first confirmed interstellar visitor. We'll examine the perplexing data that defied scientific expectations, explore theories about its unusual characteristics, and reveal why this brief encounter revolutionized astronomy and captivated the scientific community for years to come.Discover our full back catalogue of hundreds of videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@astrumspaceFor early access videos, bonus content, and to support the channel, join us on Patreon: https://astrumspace.info/4ayJJuZ
How the Carnian Pluvial Event forever change the course of life on Earth, the latest episode in our Earth History series. Discover our full back catalogue of hundreds of videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@astrumspaceFor early access videos, bonus content, and to support the channel, join us on Patreon: https://astrumspace.info/4ayJJuZ
A compilation of episodes of the history of Earth and the Dinosaurs.Discover our full back catalogue of hundreds of videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@astrumspaceFor early access videos, bonus content, and to support the channel, join us on Patreon: https://astrumspace.info/4ayJJuZ
In a remote corner of the Atlantic, countless ships and aircraft have vanished without explanation - leaving behind only silence, speculation, and a trail of unanswered questions. This is the Bermuda Triangle - a place with no official borders, yet feared across the world.For centuries, this mysterious region has drawn scientists, storytellers, and conspiracy theorists into its depths. What force is at work in these waters? Could nature alone be responsible, or are deeper secrets hiding beneath the surface?In this video, we uncover the truth - examining the science and the legends, to finally explain the unexplainable.From Alex McColgan and the Astrum team comes an illuminating new adventure that turns our gaze homeward. Astrum Earth invites you to rediscover the most extraordinary planet in our universe - our very own Earth.Journey with us as we explore Earth's most captivating mysteries and marvels, from the global dance of El Niño to the intricate rhythms that have sustained life for billions of years. With the same meticulous research and breathtaking visuals that define Astrum, we'll reveal our planet's stories in unprecedented detail.Narrated by James Stewart, Astrum Earth promises to transform how you see the world beneath your feet and the skies above. Because to truly understand the cosmos, we must first understand home.Discover our new Astrum Earth YouTube channel: hhttps://www.youtube.com/@AstrumEarth
All about Earth's cycles.Discover our full back catalogue of hundreds of videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@astrumspaceFor early access videos, bonus content, and to support the channel, join us on Patreon: https://astrumspace.info/4ayJJuZ
Deep beneath the waves, a powerful yet invisible system has been silently regulating life on Earth for thousands of years. It's rarely talked about, barely understood by most, and yet its sudden collapse could reshape the world as we know it.Why is it weakening now? What happens if it stops altogether? And how could something so critical remain hidden for so long?Find out in this video.Discover our new Astrum Earth YouTube channel: hhttps://www.youtube.com/@AstrumEarth
All about Earth's climate cycles.Discover our full back catalogue of hundreds of videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@astrumspaceFor early access videos, bonus content, and to support the channel, join us on Patreon: https://astrumspace.info/4ayJJuZ
Join us for a supercut episode on everything Astrum knows about comets!Discover our full back catalogue of hundreds of videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@astrumspaceFor early access videos, bonus content, and to support the channel, join us on Patreon: https://astrumspace.info/4ayJJuZ
Enjoy this Astrum Supercut of the Moon as seen by the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter.
Cassini's Mission to Study Saturn's Atmosphere, Ring's and Moons.
Everything you could want to know about Mercury, from its craters, to its history and geology - plus a look into its most bizarre characteristics.
Join us on an epic journey to the Red Planet in this exclusive collaboration with Veritasium! In this Supercut of Astrum's Mars videos, we dive deep into the harsh realities of the Martian landscape and the extreme conditions future human settlers will face. From colossal dust storms and growing crops in Martian soil to the challenges faced by rovers, we'll explore the cutting-edge innovations being developed to tackle Mars' unique dangers. Will human settlement really be possible by 2050? Could YOU be among the first humans to set foot on Mars?Plus, don't miss our exclusive special guest feature! Derek from Veritasium shares his insights on groundbreaking Mars exploration technologies being developed at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL).
How NASA crashed into Tempel-1 and visited Wild-2 with the Deep Impact and Stardust probes.
The Perseverance Rover has successfully begun its mission on Mars, but there was an important forerunner mission that paved the way for it. Opportunity.
Everything NASA's Perseverance saw and discovered during its first year on Mars.
The entire InSight mission from start to finish, plus everything it discovered
Click the following link to get your Manta Sleep mask and support the channel: https://bit.ly/4ibgC3s. You can also get 10% off with code ASTRUM.What has NASA discovered in our oceans?
Almost everything you could want to know about ESA's Rosetta-Philae mission to comet 67P/Churyumov–Gerasimenko.
Astrum explores everything NASA's New Horizons saw and discovered in the Kuiper Belt around Pluto, Charon and Arrokoth (Ultima Thule).
The NASA Dawn Probe's stunning findings around the dwarf planet Ceres and the protoplanet 4 Vesta. A complete recap of the Dawn mission.
A deep dive into the four Galilean moons of Jupiter: Io, Europa, Ganymede and Callisto.
A Supercut Astrum Episode Covering the Voyager Mission.
Enjoy this Supercut of Earth Cycle Videos. Milankovitch cycles, El Nino, Polar Vortexes, Solar cycles and more.
A compilation of Astrum Space episodes exploring everything the most powerful Satellites can see and do.
A compilation of everything Astrum Space has covered on space telescopes.
Some of the most fascinating technology in space exploration. Is space tech changing our planet?
Some of my most interesting finds from the robots on Mars
Everything you could want to know about Neptune. A refresh of the Astrum ‘Our Solar System' series, updated to reflect all we've learned about our planetary neighbourhood in the last few years. Welcome to the Astrum Sleep Space podcast; the perfect place to come and wind down for the evening while you learn more about the grandeur of the universe. I'm Alex McColgan, the founder of the Astrum brand, and your host on this podcast. Come and listen as I tell you about incredible mission...
Join me today as we learn The Truth About Interstellar. Exploring the scientific phenomena of this film that underpin wormholes and black holes, explore the “real estate” of the Gargantua-Pantagruel system, and discover the realities of what happens when you bend spacetime to its extreme.Welcome to the Astrum Sleep Space podcast; the perfect place to come and wind down for the evening while you learn more about the grandeur of the universe. I'm Alex McColgan, the founder of the Astrum brand, and your host on this podcast. Come and listen as I tell you about incredible missions, fascinating discoveries, and everything I've come to love about space.If you like what you're listening to, be sure to check out my YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/@astrumspace for more great space content.
Everything you ever wanted to know about earth, all in one place.Welcome to the Astrum Sleep Space podcast; the perfect place to come and wind down for the evening while you learn more about the grandeur of the universe. I'm Alex McColgan, the founder of the Astrum brand, and your host on this podcast. Come and listen as I tell you about incredible missions, fascinating discoveries, and everything I've come to love about space.If you like what you're listening to, be sure to check out my YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/@astrumspace for more great space content.
Join with me today as we travel through the solar system and see where the most likely places to find life could be.Welcome to the Astrum Sleep Space podcast; the perfect place to come and wind down for the evening while you learn more about the grandeur of the universe. I'm Alex McColgan, the founder of the Astrum brand, and your host on this podcast. Come and listen as I tell you about incredible missions, fascinating discoveries, and everything I've come to love about space.If you like what you're listening to, be sure to check out my YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/@astrumspace for more great space content.
Join with me today as we see what we should do when approaching the search for alien life. Because depending on the answer to this question, we have some vitally significant choices ahead of us as a species. And seeing as this is a question that scientists and political leaders are not yet considering seriously, let's have a go at it on this platform.Welcome to the Astrum Sleep Space podcast; the perfect place to come and wind down for the evening while you learn more about the grandeur of the universe. I'm Alex McColgan, the founder of the Astrum brand, and your host on this podcast. Come and listen as I tell you about incredible missions, fascinating discoveries, and everything I've come to love about space.If you like what you're listening to, be sure to check out my YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/@astrumspace for more great space content.
Join with me today as we learn about the innocently named Lunar Nodal Cycle and why we need to start developing a much better understanding of the fluctuating behaviour of our Moon if we are to protect ourselves against its dangers.Welcome to the Astrum Sleep Space podcast; the perfect place to come and wind down for the evening while you learn more about the grandeur of the universe. I'm Alex McColgan, the founder of the Astrum brand, and your host on this podcast. Come and listen as I tell you about incredible missions, fascinating discoveries, and everything I've come to love about space.If you like what you're listening to, be sure to check out my YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/@astrumspace for more great space content.
Join with me today as we dive into Sun cycles. In particular, I intend to tell you exactly how the cycles of the Sun are already influencing the course of your life.Welcome to the Astrum Sleep Space podcast; the perfect place to come and wind down for the evening while you learn more about the grandeur of the universe. I'm Alex McColgan, the founder of the Astrum brand, and your host on this podcast. Come and listen as I tell you about incredible missions, fascinating discoveries, and everything I've come to love about space.If you like what you're listening to, be sure to check out my YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/@astrumspace for more great space content.
Join with me today as we learn more about this climate-shattering phenomenon, and what happens whenever the Polar Night Jet breaks down and the polar vortex is unleashed.Welcome to the Astrum Sleep Space podcast; the perfect place to come and wind down for the evening while you learn more about the grandeur of the universe. I'm Alex McColgan, the founder of the Astrum brand, and your host on this podcast. Come and listen as I tell you about incredible missions, fascinating discoveries, and everything I've come to love about space.If you like what you're listening to, be sure to check out my YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/@astrumspace for more great space content.
Join with me today as we will explore the rise of our technologically advanced society, and learn what materials you need to build what we now have. And then we will discover how much of those vital ingredients are left.What did it do over the course of its nearly 26-day journey? The answer to that gains us a fascinating insight into how close we are to having a human on the moon once more.Welcome to the Astrum Sleep Space podcast; the perfect place to come and wind down for the evening while you learn more about the grandeur of the universe. I'm Alex McColgan, the founder of the Astrum brand, and your host on this podcast. Come and listen as I tell you about incredible missions, fascinating discoveries, and everything I've come to love about space.If you like what you're listening to, be sure to check out my YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/@astrumspace for more great space content.
Join with me today as we look at the recent successful splashdown of the first crew-able spacecraft to travel to the Moon and back in nearly 50 years. This mission will open the doorway to distant planets. What did it do over the course of its nearly 26-day journey? The answer to that gains us a fascinating insight into how close we are to having a human on the moon once more.Welcome to the Astrum Sleep Space podcast; the perfect place to come and wind down for the evening while you learn more about the grandeur of the universe. I'm Alex McColgan, the founder of the Astrum brand, and your host on this podcast. Come and listen as I tell you about incredible missions, fascinating discoveries, and everything I've come to love about space.If you like what you're listening to, be sure to check out my YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/@astrumspace for more great space content.
Join with me today as we listen to several different sounds made by the Sun, recreated through clever science. Because it turns out that these sounds may allow scientists to solve two of the Sun's greatest mysteries.Welcome to the Astrum Sleep Space podcast; the perfect place to come and wind down for the evening while you learn more about the grandeur of the universe. I'm Alex McColgan, the founder of the Astrum brand, and your host on this podcast. Come and listen as I tell you about incredible missions, fascinating discoveries, and everything I've come to love about space.If you like what you're listening to, be sure to check out my YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/@astrumspace for more great space content.
Join with me today as we explore one of the strangest, most terrifying objects in our entire universe, Black Holes. What are black holes? What do we know about them? And what do they teach us about our existence? You're about to find out.Welcome to the Astrum Sleep Space podcast; the perfect place to come and wind down for the evening while you learn more about the grandeur of the universe. I'm Alex McColgan, the founder of the Astrum brand, and your host on this podcast. Come and listen as I tell you about incredible missions, fascinating discoveries, and everything I've come to love about space.If you like what you're listening to, be sure to check out my YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/@astrumspace for more great space content.
Join with me today as we explore the science behind geomagnetic reversals, and find out whether the next one will be an apocalyptic scenario, or whether it'll lead to nothing more than a few lost birds. What truly happens when things go South?Welcome to the Astrum Sleep Space podcast; the perfect place to come and wind down for the evening while you learn more about the grandeur of the universe. I'm Alex McColgan, the founder of the Astrum brand, and your host on this podcast. Come and listen as I tell you about incredible missions, fascinating discoveries, and everything I've come to love about space.If you like what you're listening to, be sure to check out my YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/@astrumspace for more great space content.
Join with me today as we learn about the secrets of gargantuan gravitational waves, and the ingenious new method astronomers have used to detect them.Welcome to the Astrum Sleep Space podcast; the perfect place to come and wind down for the evening while you learn more about the grandeur of the universe. I'm Alex McColgan, the founder of the Astrum brand, and your host on this podcast. Come and listen as I tell you about incredible missions, fascinating discoveries, and everything I've come to love about space.If you like what you're listening to, be sure to check out my YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/@astrumspace for more great space content.
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