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Colonel Eileen Collins was the first woman to pilot and command a Space Shuttle, and the person NASA trusted to lead the program back into space after the loss of Columbia. But her story is about so much more than the milestones. In this episode, Sarah Al-Ahmed sits down with Eileen Collins to discuss “Spacewoman,” a new documentary written and directed by Hannah Berryman, based on Collins' book “Through the Glass Ceiling to the Stars: The Story of the First American Woman to Command a Space Mission.” They talk about what drove her to keep pushing forward, the personal cost of pursuing an extraordinary career, and what it means to break barriers, not just for yourself, but for everyone who comes after you. Then, Bruce Betts, our Chief Scientist, joins us for What's Up to explore what distinguished pilots and commanders from mission specialists in the space shuttle era, and why that distinction was so critical to Eileen's path to the commander's seat. Discover more at: https://www.planetary.org/planetary-radio/2026-spacewomanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

China has successfully docked its Shenzhou-23 spacecraft with the Tiangong space station, after a dramatic overnight launch from the edge of the Gobi Desert. The mission carries three astronauts into orbit, including the first astronaut from Hong Kong, and one crew member expected to remain in space for a full year, double the usual duration of previous Chinese missions. - Китай успешно состыковал свой космический корабль «Шэньчжоу-23» с космической станцией «Тяньгун» после впечатляющего запуска с края пустыни Гоби. В ходе миссии на орбиту были доставлены три космонавта, включая первого космонавта из Гонконга. Ожидается, что один член экипажа пробудет в космосе целый год, что вдвое превышает обычную продолжительность китайских миссий.Больше историй, интервью и новостей от SBS Russian доступно здесь.Включайте радио в понедельник, четверг и субботу в 12.00 Мельбурн — 93.1 fm, Сидней — 97.7 fm, другие города. Подключайтесь к эфиру на нашем сайте и в приложении SBS Audio app.

China has successfully docked its Shenzhou-23 spacecraft with the Tiangong space station, after a dramatic overnight launch from the edge of the Gobi Desert. The mission carries three astronauts into orbit, including the first astronaut from Hong Kong, and one crew member expected to remain in space for a full year, double the usual duration of previous Chinese missions.

“Send Coach John a message”I was listening to my friend John O'Leary's podcast today - his Monday Moments - and it was all about having new perspectives. I hope you want to check it out - find it HERE.  The new perspectives come from lessons from the four astronauts that recently came back to earth from the Artemis II mission. John goes through some awesome and powerful lessons from this incredible trip to space.  These lessons can encourage us in so many ways to remind us of how special being alive is really something to connect with.  This ties into recent conversations with John O'Leary and guests from his monthly online zoom session that he had yesterday. Check out his entire website so you too can get connected to not only his great content, but also - Click HERE. Also there are connections to my chat I had with my former student Abel Sanchez - that chat will be coming out this coming Sunday. But our chat had a lot to do with how amazing life can be and things to connect with making it better.  Great stuff all around us my friends. Just connect with it and pull what you need to make your life just a bit better.  Thanks for listening.  Please take a few moments to subscribe & share this with someone, also leave a 5 Star rating on Apple Podcasts and ITunes or other services where you find this show.  Find me on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/coachtoexpectsuccess/   on Twitter / “X”:  @coachtosuccess   and on Instagram at:  @coachjohndaly  - My YouTube Channel is at: Coach John Daly.   Email me at: CoachJohnDalyPodcast@gmail.com     You can also head on over to https://www.coachtoexpectsuccess.com/ and get in touch with me there on my homepage along with checking out my Top Book list too.  Other things there on my site are being worked on too.  Please let me know that you are reaching out to me from my podcast.  ** I would appreciate anyone to try clicking on the top of the show notes where it says "Send us a text" to leave a few thoughts / comments / questions.  It's a new feature that I'd like to see how it works. **

Lisa Brown from Ensign-Bickford Aerospace and Defense joins us to talk about some of the parts they made for the Artemis II Mission.

Jump in with Carlos Juico and Gavin Ruta on episode 282 of Jumpers Jump. This episode we discuss: Kanye West father video, Donda house cat theory, Kanye west father video hidden details, Dog God theory, Pets becoming family, The hive mind, Mushrooms on planets theory, Going to space on april fools, Artemis 2 mission was fake, Fake flexing on social media, Buying more time, Ai running whole companies, Ai trading on the stock market, Money is just points in a bank, Phobias acquired from parents, Venom in spiderman, Fake dog noises in neighbourhoods, Cursive writing banned theory, New generation technology, Ghost drivers in China, Grab rides in philippines, Different dialects in philippines, Missing kids wall in japan, Creepy not an exit door, Japan's weirdest niches, Palm beach pete jeffrey epstein theory, Palm beach pete stutter theory, Jesters telling the truth, Judgement day, Lil yachty manifests into the abyss, Playboi carti not praising the devil anymore, Ghost hunting stories, Perspective in humans, Relationships in this generation, relationship advice and much more! Sign up for your $1 per month trial at https://www.shopify.om/jumpers  Follow the podcast: @JumpersPodcast Follow Carlos: @CarlosJuico Follow Gavin: @GavinRutaa Check out the podcast on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/JumpersJumpYT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week the siblings discuss the artemis 2 space mission. What an exciting time to be alive! Next week we will be discussuing our book club book Project Hail Mary & the movie :)

Nine days, 22 hours, and 32 minutes. That's how long the Artemis II crew has been away and as we speak this morning, they're entering the final, critical hours of their mission. All going well, by the time Jason Pine welcomes you to Weekend Sport after the midday news, the capsule will have splashed down in the Pacific Ocean. The four people who've travelled further from Earth than any other human beings ever will be fished out and whisked off, home to NASA in time for supper. As someone who wasn't here for the Apollo missions, Artemis II represents the most exciting crewed space mission of my life. There have been other big moments: rescue missions to the International Space Station, perilous repair jobs that have needed specialist, highwire space walks. But Artemis is the first crewed mission to leave low Earth orbit since Apollo 17, 54 years ago. For me, that's what's significant. When many of us think of the view of Earth from space, we think of something from the movies. We think of Earthrise, a marble hanging in space. I have that photograph hanging on our wall at home. It's seductive to pause for a moment and think of our planet in the context of the big black. But that's not what most astronauts see. I've done the maths. Well, no. I've looked up the geometry. The International Space Station orbits the Earth at a distance of about 400km. About 10 or 12 times the cruising altitude of a passenger jet. That's high, sure, but if you look out the window at that altitude, the Earth is right in front of you, and rather than a sphere floating in space, it looks like a giant curved surface. You've got to go more than twice as far to see the whole Earth as a sphere. At 1000km, it still fills a huge part of your visual field, but you have to scan your eyes from left to right to take it all in. At 10,000km you can see the whole Earth, the whole sphere, the whole she-bang without moving your eyes. I reckon this is when the most significant shift must take place. It's a view no one's had in more than fifty years. Artemis II travelled 400,000km from Earth. What are you doing? Can you extend your arm out? Reach out and put your thumb up in the air. In the context of your whole visual field, look how small it is. That's how big Earth would have appeared from that distance. I sat at the dinner table with our nine-year-old this week as the Artemis crew prepared for their 40 minutes of unbreakable solitude, the little window of uncontactable-ness as they passed by the far side of the moon. He had so many questions. He was so full of wonder. And almost every time he started with “but how do they...” my answer was “Well... maths.” I can only imagine what the Apollo missions must have been like to follow from Earth. It must have been extraordinary. The difference this time around is the technology. The photos sent from the crew are beamed back to Earth and almost immediately shared by NASA. The interactive tools online let you plot capsule's route. You don't have to be a nine-year old to feel the wonder. You don't have to be 400,000km from home to have a little sense of what those crew members must feel when they look back at our planet as a distant sphere in the epic vastness of space. It must make of our quibbles and disputes seem so petty and trivial. Simultaneously humbling and profound. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The girls are back from Palm Springs and are recapping their trip! They also discuss the 13 Going on 30 remake, the latest Summer House scandal, and NASA's current trip to space.

Home-base preparations ahead of Artemis II's crew splash down off California's coast on Saturday afternoon. The four astronauts are on the return trip to Earth after their historic lunar flyby. NASA landing and recovery director, Liliana Villarreal says a ship's heading towards the capsule landing zone. The crew will then be helicoptered to dry land, for post-flight medical checks. US Correspondent Richard Arnold told Mike Hosking the ship will pierce the Earth's atmosphere at a speed of just over 40,000 kilometres an hour – seven times the speed of sound. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast, IndustryWeek's Jill Jusko speaks with Bryan Croft about how a small, family-run business unexpectedly became part of the Artemis II space mission. They explore how HC Brands' Simply Stamps division was discovered through digital marketing efforts and tasked with engineering a highly specialized product to meet strict aerospace requirements. The conversation highlights the challenges of rapid prototyping, lightweight design, and meeting precise specifications under tight timelines. Along the way, they also reflect on the broader themes of innovation, company culture, and how even niche manufacturers can play a role in groundbreaking projects.

Four astronauts, including Canadian Jeremy Hansen, are on a 10-day mission orbiting the moon, as part of NASA's Artemis 2 mission. The spacecraft launched April 1st, from the Kennedy Space Centre in Florida, and the astronauts are now making their way back to Earth. They're expected to arrive tomorrow evening. What do you want to know about the Artemis 2 space mission?

Jon is reigniting his childhood dream of becoming an astronaut

The Artemis II timeline has marked its halfway point, with its four astronauts - including Canadian Jeremy Hansen - now officially having gone the farthest any human has ever been from Earth at more than 400,000 kilometers away. They've also undergone a lunar flyby, orbiting around the moon to make observations and complete 10 science objectives. Host Caryn Ceolin speaks to Olivier Lamarre, a robotics engineer at NordSpace, to discuss the mission's timeline and goals, the impacts of Canadian talent and intelligence towards aerospace milestones, and what could be next for Canada's impact on intel on the moon. You can track the mission's timeline here: https://www.nasa.gov/ We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us:Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Or @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky

Humankind is returning to the moon. NASA launched its first manned mission to the moon in over fifty years earlier this week – sending four astronauts on the Artemis II on a ten day journey to circle the celestial body. And though many young kids dream of being an astronaut one day, Kevin Milne isn't sure he could hack it. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are hopes a successful launch to the Moon today will lay the groundwork for future Mars missions. Artemis II's launch window begins at around midday New Zealand time, taking those on board further into space than ever. The 10-day manned mission around the moon is the first in more than 50 years. Astronomer Nikku Madhusudhan told Mike Hosking we will learn a lot from it. He says it's a three-day trip to the Moon, so it's a lot easier to test equipment and technology needed to go to Mars. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

International Space Centre deputy director Riss Weise joined David & Will for Breaking at 8 to discuss the benefits of sending Katherine Bennell-Pegg to space and when the decision has to be made. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Abigail Mizzi, master's student in aeronautical and astronautical engineering at Purdue University, and Steven Collicott, Ph.D., professor in Purdue's School of Aeronautics and Astronautics, share the story behind Purdue 1 — a groundbreaking university-led spaceflight mission set for 2027. Abigail is poised to become the first graduate student to conduct her thesis research in space, operating her fluids experiment during three minutes of microgravity. Dr. Collicott will also fly a human-tended experiment studying how liquids move over surfaces in weightlessness — research that can't be replicated on Earth. In conversation with FY26 SWE President Inaas Darrat, hear how Purdue 1 became a reality, what it takes to prepare mentally and physically for suborbital flight, and how SWE has shaped Abigail's STEM journey — including receiving the Outstanding Collegiate Member award. — The Society of Women Engineers is a powerful, global force uniting 50,000 members of all genders spanning 85 countries. We are the world's largest advocate and catalyst for change for women in engineering and technology. To join and access all the exclusive benefits to elevate your professional journey, visit membership.swe.org.

Share your Field Stories!Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! On today's episode, we talk with Irene Jorden Romero, NASA Goddard NEPA Manager and Cultural Resource Manager about Rockets, Environmental Compliance at NASA, and Space Mission Planning.  Read her full bio below.Help us continue to create great content! If you'd like to sponsor a future episode hit the support podcast button or visit www.environmentalprofessionalsradio.com/sponsor-form Showtimes: Time - NAEP Member ShoutoutsTime - Nic and Laura dive into marketing yourselfTime - Interview startsTime - Time - Please be sure to ✔️subscribe, ⭐rate and ✍review. This podcast is produced by the National Association of Environmental Professions (NAEP). Check out all the NAEP has to offer at NAEP.org.Connect with Irene Jorden Romero at https://www.linkedin.com/in/ireneromero/Music CreditsIntro: Givin Me Eyes by Grace MesaOutro: Never Ending Soul Groove by Mattijs MullerSupport the showThanks for listening! A new episode drops every Friday. Like, share, subscribe, and/or sponsor to help support the continuation of the show. You can find us on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and all your favorite podcast players. 

First, buckle up for a science-packed space adventure where one man’s mission could save the world, and yes, it’s as thrilling, funny, and oddly heartwarming as it sounds. Big stakes, clever twists, and a surprisingly adorable alien buddy make it impossible to look away. Then, we dive back into the twisted world of a deadly game with billionaires who play for keeps. The return of a fan-favorite heroine, new alliances, and over-the-top mayhem make this sequel both terrifying and insanely fun, exactly the kind of chaos you want on a weekend watchlist. And don’t forget, for those who love small-town intrigue, a dark, clever crime series is now back with even sharper twists, perfectly balancing tension, humour, and unforgettable characters.Watch our in-office game of Hide-And-Seek to celebrate the premiere of Ready Or Not 2 here. Listen to The Spill New episodes drop every Monday–Friday!Mamamia: https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/the-spill/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mjNFVvJp1irXNVxKXXABOApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-spill/id1473523403Follow The Spill:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thespillpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thespillpodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thespillpodcast/Read all the latest entertainment news on Mamamia: https://mamamia.com.au/entertainment/Support Independent Women’s Media:https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe/Your subscription helps us continue to tell the stories that matter to women.Want to join the conversation?Have feedback or a topic you want us to discuss? Send us a voice message or email us at thespill@mamamia.com.au and we’ll get back to you ASAP!Discover more Mamamia podcasts here: https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/CREDITSHosts: Laura Brodnik & Em VernemExecutive Producer: Monisha IswaranAudio Producer: Scott StronachGet 25% off Nala with your Mamamia subscription. Click here to get your code ends April 1st.Mamamia acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we have recorded this podcast.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The loblolly pine will grow at Mary W. Jackson Elementary.

China's space program is set for a dynamic 2026, with plans to execute two crew missions and one cargo resupply flight to its Tiangong space station.

Never Not Funny is off this week, but we'll be back to start Season 38 on February 25th. In the meantime, enjoy this episode of our sister show How To Survive with Danielle & Kristine, hosted by Danielle Koenig and Kristine Kimmel and produced by our own Garon Cockrell! In this episode, Danielle and Kristine learn how to survive traveling to space — zero gravity, cosmic rays, and all! Writer/Professional Dancer Dennis Hensley joins the fun to share his hilarious story about auditioning to be a backup dancer for Madonna.

Learn French by Watching TV with Lingopie: https://learn.lingopie.com/dailyfrenchpodLa sonde internationale a envoyé ses premières images haute définition du sol martien ce mardi. Cette étape cruciale prépare l'arrivée des premiers astronautes sur Mars.Traduction:The international probe sent its first high-definition images of Martian soil this Tuesday. This crucial step prepares for the arrival of the first astronauts. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

The race is on to get 2026 Australian of the Year astronaut Katherine Bennell Pegg on the next mission to the International Space Centre.

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Eileen Collins: Through the Glass Ceiling to the Stars Colonel Eileen M. Collins, USAF (retired), earned a place in history as the first American woman to pilot, and later to command, a space mission. She flew on the space shuttle four times, twice as commander – including the 2005 “return to flight” mission after the tragic Columbia accident. She is the subject of the documentary movie Spacewoman and author of the book Through the Glass Ceiling to the Stars: The Story of the First American Woman to Command a Space Mission (Amazon, Bookshop)*. We all have times in our careers where all eyes are on us. In this conversation, Eileen and I explore the critical moments of her career and how she stayed grounded while soaring among the stars. Key Points Until we are tested, we don't know what we are capable of. Nerves creep in at times for all of us. When they do, it's helpful to think about representing your role instead of representing yourself. When decisions become difficult, always come back to, “What's the mission?” Train for the skill, not for the task. During high-stakes times, remember your family and personal life. They will help you stay grounded. Resources Mentioned Through the Glass Ceiling to the Stars: The Story of the First American Woman to Command a Space Mission by Eileen Collins (Amazon, Bookshop)* Spacewoman documentary, featuring Eileen Collins Interview Notes Download my interview notes in PDF format (free membership required). Related Episodes How to Lead and Retain High Performers, with Ruth Gotian (episode 567) The Way to Handle Q&A, with Matt Abrahams (episode 681) How to Start the Top Job, with Scott Keller (episode 752) Discover More Activate your free membership for full access to the entire library of interviews since 2011, searchable by topic. To accelerate your learning, uncover more inside Coaching for Leaders Plus.

This week on Casual Space, Beth is joined by two extraordinary guests: Josh Hanes, CEO of Uplift Aerospace and Dr. Sian Proctor, astronaut, artist, educator, and founder of Space2Inspire to share an announcement that's truly out of this world. Josh, whose background spans physics, advanced propulsion concepts, and aerospace leadership with a mission to expand access to space for all through innovative education and immersive experiences, explains how Uplift's journey has grown from astronaut training to student-centered lunar missions. https://www.upliftaerospace.com Dr. Proctor, best known as the first African-American woman to pilot a commercial spacecraft on the Inspiration4 mission and a celebrated science communicator and artist, shares how her experiences have shaped her work in space, art, and education. https://space2inspire.art Together with Beth, they unveil STORIES of Space MISSION 06, a groundbreaking initiative that is taking human-written stories and student messages to the Moon aboard Astrolab's FLEX rover. This mission blends creativity, STEM learning, and legacy, preserving voices and visions from classrooms and communities in laser-engraved crystal time capsules and symbolic artwork. You'll hear how this collaboration unites awe, imagination, and education, inspiring students to think bigger and dream longer, and how this mission invites listeners to send their story to be embedded onboard a rover that will help explore the lunar surface! This episode is a must-listen (and watch on YouTube) for anyone curious about how storytelling, art, and space exploration intersect—and how your own story might find its way to the lunar surface. Visit storiesofspace.com to submit your original work before the December 16 deadline and become part of this historic lunar journey.

This week on Casual Space, Beth welcomes back a very special guest: Stephen Matier, President & CEO of Maritime Launch Services, to celebrate Canada's history-making commercial suborbital launch completed at the end of November. Fresh from the launch pad in Canso, Nova Scotia, Beth and Steve sit down to reflect on the extraordinary milestone for Canada's growing space sector and share the personal, behind-the-scenes stories that made the mission unforgettable.   You can both listen AND watch this conversation on YouTube, where Beth shares exclusive launch-day footage, photos, and the emotional moment when the STORIES of Space payload took flight. https://www.youtube.com/@casualspacepodcast83  Let's Celebrate Canada's New Era of Space Access Listen as Steve shares the significance of this suborbital mission—how it strengthens Canada's sovereign launch capability, what makes Spaceport Nova Scotia so strategically powerful, and why this successful demonstration matters for future orbital flights. You'll enjoy hearing Steve reflect on the countless preparations, the coordination with national agencies, and the humbling reality of seeing years of work soar into the atmosphere. STORIES of Space: A Payload with Heart Beth shares the profound impact of having STORIES of Space selected as the featured payload on this mission—representing storytellers from across Canada and around the world.Together, they discuss why sending stories to space is more than symbolic—it's deeply human, deeply connective, and essential to inspiring the next generation of explorers. Steve and Beth recount the unscripted moments from the launch site • the anticipation• the countdown• the roar of the rocket• the incredible sense of community• and the moment the payload carrying hundreds of stories lifted off to complete the 5th mission in just two short years!!! These reflections shine a light on the teamwork, passion, and persistence behind a mission that will shape Canada's space future. This episode includes special launch images, videos, and behind-the-scenes moments you won't want to miss.  https://www.youtube.com/@casualspacepodcast83  Learn More about Maritime Launch Services and our STORIES of Space MISSION 03 success at https://www.maritimelaunch.com/news Posted Friday at 6:48pm – Edit or Delete

AP's Lisa Dwyer reports on a large satellite launch for South Korea.

This week on How to Survive, Danielle and Kristine learn how to survive traveling to space — zero gravity, cosmic rays, and all! Writer/Professional Dancer Dennis Hensley joins the fun to share his hilarious story about auditioning to be a backup dancer for Madonna

What does life after space look like for an astronaut? For Mike Foreman, it looks like community, connection, and continuing to serve — just a little closer to Earth. Mike is a retired NASA astronaut, a U.S. Navy veteran, and the current Mayor of Friendswood, Texas. Over the course of two Space Shuttle missions — STS-123 and STS-129 — Mike logged more than 637 hours in space and completed five spacewalks (that's over 32 hours working outside the spacecraft!) helping to deliver and assemble parts of the International Space Station (ISS). Today, he's using those same lessons from space and service to inspire students, encourage future explorers, and remind us that curiosity, teamwork, and resilience aren't just mission-critical in orbit — they matter right here at home, too. In this episode, Mike joins Beth for an open and inspiring conversation about: How seeing Earth from orbit forever changes your perspective, especially orbiting over Australia  The teamwork behind every NASA mission and why leadership is about trust How his journey led from Naval test pilot to astronaut to Mayor    Mike's story is one of lifelong curiosity and service — from flying jets and fixing the ISS to leading a city and mentoring the next generation. His message? Never stop learning, serving, or looking up. About Mike Foreman: NASA Astronaut (Ret.) – Selected in 1998 Two Space Shuttle Missions: STS-123 (2008) & STS-129 (2009) Five Spacewalks: 32 hours, 19 minutes total U.S. Navy Captain (Ret.) with more than 7,000 flight hours Current Role: Mayor of Friendswood, Texas Motivational Speaker on space, STEM, and leadership Why You'll Love This Episode: If you've ever wondered how astronauts translate their experiences beyond NASA — or how one person can move from exploring the cosmos to improving their own community — this conversation will leave you inspired. Mike reminds us that exploration doesn't end when you come home from space. It just changes direction.    WATCH this episode and more Casual Space Podcast conversations on You Tube! https://www.youtube.com/@casualspacepodcast83    Want to share your story with us, so we can send it to space? The deadline for submitting your original story to STORIES of Space MISSION 03 has been extended! Don't miss this last opportunity to launch your story to space in 2025! www.storiesofspace.com

CapRadio's Riley Palmer recaps a big county meeting on homelessness. Also, a Sacramento teacher gets a glimpse of what it's like to live in outer space. Finally, a couple of events to take you through the end of spooky season.

Rocket Lab is celebrating 20 years in operation this week. The company has become the fastest in history to launch 50 rockets into space. Now valued at over $20billion, Rocket Lab's portfolio includes missions for NASA and the U.S. Air Force Space Command. Founder and CEO Sir Peter Beck told Mike Hosking that, 'the company continues to grow really, really strongly, but it always seems like it's going to take a shorter period of time than it really does.' LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this exciting new episode of Casual Space, Beth is joined by Alex Martin to share all the details about STORIES of Space MISSION 03, launching soon from Canada's first commercial spaceport in beautiful Nova Scotia! Together, Beth and Alex talk about what it takes to prepare for this historic suborbital mission — from planning and partnerships to payloads and the people who make it all possible. Listeners will get an insider's look at how stories (your submitted stories) are being sent to space, connecting us all to exploration in a deeply personal and creative way. They'll also discuss how Maritime Launch Services and T-Minus Engineering are helping make this mission a reality, and how teachers, students, and storytellers can still submit their stories for inclusion on this incredible journey. In this episode, you'll discover: What makes MISSION 03 unique and why it's such a milestone for Canada How STORIES of Space is connecting humanity to space exploration through storytelling Behind-the-scenes insights from the team preparing for launch How you can send your own story to space before the October 31st deadline Learn more or submit your story: storiesofspace.com

A tour inside the brand new CSIRO Mobile Mission Control & Operations Centre, built inside a b-double truck. Dr Mark Dunn gives us a tour of the new fitout. https://research.csiro.au/moc/ Purpose-built, the b-double trailer deploys into a fully operational mission control centre that can accommodate up to 30 mission operators, each supported by configurable multi-monitor …

Narrator: Space is so big. There's always something new to learn.外太空很大，還有很多新知可以去探索。Click HERE for the full transcript!

In today’s deep dive, a ​first for the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign today! Learn about the space mission launch that could help make our electronics and air travel safer, coming up.

Most satellites see the Earth in two dimensions. But what if we could measure not just the surface, but the height and volume of what covers it - forests, crops, even infrastructure? That's the mission of KappaZeta, an Estonian startup building a 3D Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) constellation that could transform how we monitor our planet.In this episode, we sit down with Martin Jüssi, Space Mission Manager at KappaZeta, who takes us on a journey from tinkering with map editors in video games to leading a groundbreaking space mission. We unpack how KappaZeta is turning Europe's Sentinel-1 satellites into a new kind of forest-monitoring powerhouse, why 3D data is the missing piece for carbon markets, and how Estonia built one of the most dynamic space ecosystems in Europe.We also dive into:

Something magical happens when you bring the right people, the right purpose, and one wild idea together — and then take it 30 feet below the ocean's surface. In this episode, we're celebrating STORIES of Space MISSION 05, where our crew lived for four days in the world's only underwater habitat, Jules' Undersea Lodge. We didn't just bring gear… we brought hundreds of YOUR stories — the same ones that have flown to the International Space Station — and immersed them in an extreme environment to see what new tales would emerge. I'll share the challenges, the triumphs, and the small, beautiful moments that reminded us why human stories belong wherever humans explore. From malfunctions and midnight laughter to sunbeams dancing like Poseidon's trident, this mission was about more than survival. It was about connection. You'll hear about:  How we became aquanauts carrying your stories to the sea floor

What would be the best possible space mission if budget restrictions didn't exist? Why don't we launch all rockets from ships in the sea? Where are the stars that formed with our Sun? And in Q&A+ where is the center of the Universe?

Ferris tries to stick up for Rich, but it ends up making things worse; Carter and company head back to the base, but stop to get some grass samples to help solve one of the biggest mysteries regarding the charred man; Sarko complains to the Captain about the way he's handling the downed shuttle; and Stooge keeps messing things up...Music provided by Taako @ soundcloud.com/madebytaakoAdditional tracks:"Full Access" by Jimmy Svensson @ Artlist.io"Space Mission" by Young Rich Pixies @ Artlist.io"No One is Out Here" by Yehezkel Raz @ Artlist.io"Distant Worlds" by Theatre of Delays @ Artlist.ioA nd various artists @ Pond5.com

Canada and its NATO allies are digging deeper to plump up their defense budgets – agreeing to spend five per cent of GDP. It's a major shift for Canada, which failed to meet previous NATO targets of two per cent.And: Statistics Canada has compiled its first report on what landlords are asking for their rental units. And it's no surprise that rents have climbed – a lot – in some major cities. But the report also notes: some of those rates are now coming down.Plus: The Axiom-4 mission blasted off early this morning from Florida – carrying astronauts from the U.S., Poland, Hungary and India. It's on its way to the International Space Station – a private spaceflight – with cooperation from NASA. We'll hear from CBC's South Asia correspondent Salimah Shivji about how India is hoping the trip is a stepping stone on the path to reinvigorating its space program.Also: Covid vaccines, cougar sightings, Trump on the Middle East, and more.

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Written by Simon Chadwick⭐Check out our new sister podcast! ⭐Super Silly Stories for KidsHi! Welcome to Super Silly Stories For Kids!I'm Billy, and I'll turn your wacky ideas into a story and read it on my show! The more madcap, the better!You can find us here and all podcast platforms!APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/super-silly-stories-for-kids/id1813628878SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/500ATWI2FgtksZnxItd4Hx?si=kldBrFUJR9-H6yvtIsvtJAI upload a new story every Tuesday and Friday! If you want a silly story, leave your ideas in the Apple Review section or email me at supersillystories4kids@gmail.comOkay. Here we go! :)Come and follow more adventures on our animated TV show on Youtube!

The Kerbal Space Program is a fun game, but also an incredible tool for simulating a realistic space exploration program. According to a new paper, people playing the game can help develop innovative ideas that can turn into real missions, especially with the development and integration of reusable rockets like Starship and New Glenn.

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Ben Tackett Show Notes  TITLE:  Lunar Landings & Late-Night Shifts: Ben Tackett from Firefly Aerospace on Blue Ghost Mission 1” This week on Casual Space, it's one small step for your playlist — one giant landing for a Blue Ghost…this episode delivers big on space, story, and spirit! Beth is joined by Ben Tackett, Lead Systems Operator at Firefly Aerospace, to relive the extraordinary journey that took him from Purdue classrooms to helping land a spacecraft on the Moon. Ben shares how his early love of aerospace evolved into a hands-on career that's shaping the future of space exploration. From collaborating with Buzz Aldrin on a Mars colonization project, to working the operations console for Blue Ghost Mission 1, Ben gives us a raw and real look at what it takes to bring a mission like this to life.  In this episode, you'll hear about: The long nights, tight timelines, and 500+ hours of simulations that made history possible Real-time moments of awe: lunar images streaming in after touchdown The behind-the-scenes grit of small teams doing big things Why parking lot champagne tastes better after a lunar landing And what's next with Blue Ghost Mission 2, featuring payloads from the European Space Agency and a radio telescope bound for the far side of the Moon Ben's story is one of curiosity, commitment, and cosmic-scale inspiration — a reminder that behind every successful mission is a team of passionate people pushing past limits. This episode captures not just the technical triumph, but the human heartbeat of spaceflight.  Don't miss this inside look at a truly historic mission — and a glimpse of what's just over the horizon.   #CasualSpacePodcast #BlueGhostMission1 #FireflyAerospace #MoonLanding Credit/copyright for photo/video footage: Firefly Aerospace     About Ben Tackett: Ben is the lead systems operator for the Blue Ghost lunar program at Firefly Aerospace, current commercial New Space systems engineer , and a prior NASA hypersonic flight mechanics engineer.  For Blue Ghost, Ben maintains the technical "big picture" of the program and ensures that the sub-systems required to make a successful spacecraft work together towards a successful mission program. In addition to Blue Ghost, Ben has been a part of the Mars Sample Return initiative as Lead Flight Mechanics Engineer for development of the Earth Entry Vehicle, supported Aerocapture and Aerogravity-Assist initiatives, and completed multiple Verification & Validation efforts for the Artemis program with the NESC. Ben completed his education at Purdue University, focusing on hypersonic mission design, re-entry trajectory guidance and optimization, and aerospace systems engineering publishing a thesis on real-time trajectory optimization for onboard optimal control. If you enjoyed this episode and would like to share, I'd love to hear it!  YOU CAN HELP US SEND STORIES TO SPACE!  Please visit our GoFundMe campaign and help send more stories to space!  https://gofund.me/62f1ff87  Follow Casual Space Podcast and share your favorite episode: LinkedIn - @casualspacepodcast Facebook - @casualspacepodcast Instagram - @casualspacepodcast YouTube - @casualspacepodcast83 Got a great guest suggestion or idea for the show? E-mail me at beth@casualspacepodcast.com. Send your story to space TODAY! The window for STORIES of Space MISSION 03 AND MISSION 04 are NOW OPEN! Send your story, for free, to www.storiesofspace.com  

Andrew Parris, Broadcast Television Engineer and Space Communicator, joins Beth from the Cape for a long-overdue chat about life behind the lens at NASA and beyond. With over four decades in broadcast television and thirteen action-packed years at NASA, Andrew shares his extraordinary journey—from diving with astronauts and filming space shuttle landings, to flying on NASA's "Weightless Wonder." Andrew's passion for space never fizzled, and today, he's helping others chase their own cosmic dreams through The Inspired 24, a group he co-founded to expand access to the space experience and the Overview Effect. In this episode, Beth and Andrew launch into memories of SCUBA dives at the WETF, share laughs about zero-G adventures gone sideways (literally), and open up about the emotional impact of witnessing spaceflight tragedies firsthand. Andrew also walks us through his recent work with AstroAccess, supporting inclusive microgravity flights, and Copernic Space, sending stories and digital mementos to the Moon. You'll hear about the human moments behind the missions, the stories you don't see on screen, and the joyful chaos of bridging the technical with the emotional in NASA's most public-facing roles. Andrew's reflections—equal parts heartwarming, hilarious, and humbling—remind us that space exploration isn't just about rockets and research. It's about people, passion, and persistence.     More about Andrew Parris: Andrew Parris is a 3-time Technical Emmy award-winning Broadcast Television Engineer, space communicator, and Commercial Astronaut-in-training. He spent 13 years at NASA's Dryden and Johnson Space Centers supporting shuttle and ISS missions, astronaut training, and global documentation efforts—including trips to Russia and the Baikonur Cosmodrome. After his NASA years, he helped launch the first all-HDTV network with Mark Cuban and directed live coverage of STS-114's launch and landing. Today, he leads The Inspired 24 community, volunteers at Space Center Houston, and partners with space-forward orgs like Copernic Space, MoonDAO, and AstroAccess. He's flown multiple commercial zero-G flights and is preparing for a stratospheric balloon mission with World View in 2026. Want to connect with Andrew or join The Inspired 24? Head to theinspired24.com. Call sign Titan is always ready to welcome fellow space dreamers aboard.  If you enjoyed this episode and would like to share, I'd love to hear it! beth@casualspacepodcast.com Want to hear more about the incredible AstroAccess Zero G Mission? Listen to episode 138 with Zero-G's Tim Bailey: https://www.bethmund.com/casual-space-podcast/2021/0930/138-tim-bailey You can follow our Casual conversations on Casual Space and share in the socials,  LinkedIn - @casualspacepodcast Facebook - @casualspacepodcast Instagram - @casualspacepodcast YouTube - @casualspacepodcast83 YOU CAN HELP US SEND STORIES TO SPACE!  Please visit our GoFundMe campaign and help send more stories to space!  Each dollar helps send a story. https://gofund.me/62f1ff87  or email me at beth@casualspacepodcast.com. *Remember!!! You can send your story to space TODAY! The window for STORIES of Space MISSION 03 and MISSION 04 is NOW OPEN! Send your story, for free, to www.storiesofspace.com

PREVIEW: DÉTENTE 1974-75: ROSKOSMOS/NASA: Colleague Anatoly Zak of RussianSpaceWeb.com recounts preparations for the joint US-Soviet space mission of 1975 where Apollo and Soyuz spacecraft would rendezvous in orbit, connecting through a special airlock and docking mechanism. More tonight. 1872 Jules Verne