Central Florida Public Media

Are We There Yet?

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Your weekly podcast journey into the latest news, missions, and stories shaping space exploration.

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Central Florida Public Media

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www.cfpublic.org

Latest episode

Oct 13, 2026

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Episodes

Could there be life on other worlds? Scientists look to Mars and the asteroid Bennu for that answer 21.04.2026

The Curiosity rover on Mars has found possible signs of life on the red planet. Plus, a closer look at samples from the asteroid Bennu surprises scientists.

Artemis Two is back on Earth and a new moonshot is underway 14.04.2026

Now that Artemis II is back on Earth, we'll take a look at how educators are inspiring the next generation of space enthusiasts. Plus, we'll speak with Veteran NASA astronaut Winston Scott about the mission and take a look at what's ahead for Artemis III.

Artemis II flies by the moon and a look at NASA’s budget proposal 07.04.2026

Artemis II successfully flew around our moon, taking thousands of pictures and making observations about our moon for the future of lunar exploration. Plus, we'll take a look at a proposed budget for NASA for the next fiscal year.

Artemis II is a go for launch plus, how NASA is helping tortoises 31.03.2026

Artemis II is set to launch from Florida's Kennedy Space Center this week, sending a crew of four on a flyby around the moon. Plus, how NASA satellite data is helping bring tortoises back to one of the Galapagos islands.

Moon science and Curious Space 24.03.2026

This is the first event as part of Central Florida Public Medias special Space on Tap event series. We'll speak with UCF scientists about the moon and what's ahead for some lunar missions. Then, Veteran NASA astronaut Winston Scott will answer questions from curious kids and audience members.

Scientists at UCF are making moon dirt for lunar chickpeas 17.03.2026

Humans are getting closer to landing on the moon once again, and understanding the environment is crucial as humanity prepares to spend time on the lunar surface. That's why technicians are making artificial moon dirt and why scientists are using that synthetic lunar soil to grow plants.

Martian robots and a new space weather project 10.03.2026

The Perseverance and Curiosity Rovers are exploring Mars, looking at things like boxwork formations and using new technology to navigate around the planet. Plus, a new project aims to look at how gravity waves are impacting things like GPS, radio, satellites and more.

A lost lunar mission and space travel impacts on reproduction 03.03.2026

NASA has released the anomaly report for the Lunar Trailblazer mission, highlighting what went wrong. Plus, we will look at how scientists are learning about reproduction health from mice.

Detecting plastics from space and how rovers can think for themselves 25.02.2026

NASA's EMIT mission uses a spectrometer to detect dusts and minerals from space, and it now can detect plastics from land. Plus, the Mars rovers can move around the red planet and do science, without human help.

The science of Artemis II and a lunar latrine 17.02.2026

The science the Artemis crew II will participate in on their flyby around the moon, and the new toilet joining the mission.

Moon science, a deeper look at one of Jupiter’s moons and our own 10.02.2026

Europa, one of Jupiter’s icy moons could harbor life, but maybe not in the same way that Earth has life. Plus, we will take a look at radiation on our own moon, and why studying its impacts is important for future missions.

Artemis II on the cover of TIME and Pandora on the hunt for other worlds 03.02.2026

The crew of Artemis II is on the latest cover of TIME Magazine. In the issue, editor at large Jeffrey Kluger chronicles the mission. Plus, a new spacecraft is taking a closer look at exoplanets and their atmospheres.

Artemis II, lunar lessons and Canadian contributions 27.01.2026

The second Artemis mission is preparing for launch. The Space Launch Systems rocket is now on the launch pad with the Orion spacecraft, waiting to take a crew of four on a flyby around the moon. Plus, for Canada, this will be the first time a one of their astronauts will flyby around the moon.

Artemis II readies for flight and a look at tardigrades, a microscopic marvel 21.01.2026

NASA rolled out its Orion spacecraft and SLS rocket, preparing to launch the second Artemis mission. Plus, scientists are studying microscopic organisms called Tardigrades to see how resilient they are when it comes to extreme environments, like space.

NASA’s next budget and the search for habitable worlds 13.01.2026

Congress is moving forward with an appropriation that would only cut about 1% of NASA’s current budget. Plus, a look at a mission that will search for signs of life on distant planets.

Space 2026 and a plan to rescue a dying space telescope 06.01.2026

It was a busy year for space news last year, and 2026 is shaping up to be another exciting year on the space beat. Plus, NASA and partners are trying to rescue a telescope before it burns up in Earth's atmosphere.

One astronaut's guide for greatness and the prospect of space pirates 30.12.2025

Plus, just like pirates roam the seas, the idea of pirates or criminals in space could be more of a reality than science fiction.

Celebrating holidays in space and a new telescope aims to bring a fresh perspective of our galaxy 23.12.2025

Astronauts find creative ways to celebrate the holidays in space. Plus, a new telescope will scan our skies for things like exoplanets and dark matter.

A fresh look at the Outer Space Treaty 16.12.2025

The Outer Space Treaty was negotiated during the Cold War, as space suddenly became a strategic war frontier. The treaty, signed by over 100 signatories, is the backbone of current space law and polity. Ely Sandler, a fellow at Harvard Kennedy School, believes the treaty doesn't keep up with the times.

Starship in Florida, lightning on Mars 09.12.2025

Starship will soon be launching from Florida, bringing the giant vehicle to Cape Canaveral. Plus, the Perseverance rover accidental discovered lightning on Mars.

Starliner’s next move and a deep dive into Gemini program 02.12.2025

Boeing’s Starliner could fly as early as next year, but without a crew. NASA has revised its original commercial crew contract with Boeing. Plus, the book “Gemini: Stepping Stone to the Moon, The Untold Story,” highlights the idea that the Gemini program was crucial to bringing the Apollo moon landings to fruition.

“Rocket Dreams” chronicles trillion-dollar commercial space race 25.11.2025

Washington Post’s Christian Davenport explores how Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos are shaping a new commercial space industry

The politics of space and the latest night sky observations 18.11.2025

The politics behind NASA and space exploration, plus a look at what you can see in the skies this fall.

A NASA nominee’s second shot and mimicking space environments here on Earth 12.11.2025

Jared Isaacman has once again been nominated to be NASA's administrator. Plus, analog missions, or environments that mimic places like the moon and mars, are helping prepare humans for future missions in space.

Launching a new mission to Mars 05.11.2025

Blue Origin will launch its massive rocket, New Glenn, from Florida for the second time. The mission will also take two twin spacecraft to orbit Mars and study the planet’s magnetosphere.

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