Central Florida Public Media

Are We There Yet?

Science EN ↓ 200 episodes

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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Science

Podcast website

www.cfpublic.org

Latest episode

Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

A new moon of excitement and rovers on the red planet 23.01.2024

With upcoming moon missions, scientists have been eager to study the lunar surface. Rovers on Mars continue to find evidence that water once flowed on the dusty planet.

Growing plants and human tissue in space 16.01.2024

NASA scientists are growing crops in orbit to see how plants are affected by the space environment and Redwire scientists are 3D printing tissue in space.

Veteran astronauts find new missions in writing 09.01.2024

Veteran astronauts Chris Hadfield and Tom Jones use writing to tell stories about space exploration.

A tale of two telescopes 27.12.2023

Two telescopes have captured images that led scientists to a better understanding of our universe and our place in it.

Talking to whales and searching for life in the universe 19.12.2023

Researchers are looking to nonverbal communication to find life within our universe, and we may be closer to knowing if aliens do exist.

A virtual space tourism launch and new space station plans 12.12.2023

Guests at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex can blast off into space without leaving the ground and Vast is creating a new space station.

Buzz in the commercial space industry 06.12.2023

A glimpse into some of the recent space news and how Space Florida plans to grow the aerospace industry.

SETI searches for extraterrestrial life and scientists probe beneath planetary surfaces 28.11.2023

Are we alone in the Universe? The SETI Institute is working to answer that question.

Flying cars and a glimpse into the life of a stranded cosmonaut 21.11.2023

NASA is working on technology to develop air taxis, bringing humanity one step closer to living like The Jetsons.

Relativity Space continues its 3D-printed rocket development and rovers take a 'Mars-cation' 15.11.2023

We'll get an update on Relativity Space's efforts to build its Terran R vehicle. Plus, why the Mars rovers are on vacation.

NASA's planetary defenders track potentially harmful asteroids 07.11.2023

Tracking the threat of asteroids before they get too close and a look at a book chronicling the first U.S. women astronauts.

Are we spooked yet? A creepy tour of the cosmos on this Halloween 31.10.2023

In the cosmos many eerie mysteries await us. From the haunting specter of stars from the past to super massive black holes lurking in the depths of the universe.

From 'water bears' to orbital workouts. Here's how NASA is preparing humans for long-duration missions 24.10.2023

Animals have been a part of NASA's research for generations. What scientists learn about them can help humans spend more time in space.

Can life exist on a planet without a surface? 17.10.2023

Can life exist on a planet without a surface? Plus, a look at new evidence from the Webb Space Telescope about galactic evolution.

Scientists psyched about mission to metal-rich asteroid Psyche 10.10.2023

NASA scientists can't wait to launch a probe to the metal-rich asteroid Psyche. Its findings could uncover how our own planet formed.

The commercial space world is over the moon about lunar exploration 03.10.2023

The upcoming Artemis missions have grabbed the attention of the nation — and the commercial space sector. Plus, a look at how a NASA engineer honors his Native American heritage with his work.

The space dust has landed! Here's why scientists are so eager to examine asteroid dirt 26.09.2023

A capsule of space dust arrived on Earth from an asteroid hundreds of millions of miles away, and scientist can't wait to start analyzing the sample. Plus, Firefly Aerospace discusses efforts to launch a rocket in record time.

Once again, phosphine spotted in the clouds of Venus. Could this mean life on another planet? 19.09.2023

Signs of phosphine were detected in the atmosphere of Venus alluding to signs of life on the hot planet. Plus, a new era of moon exploration has started.

'The Six' explores the stories and impact of NASA's first female astronauts 12.09.2023

A new book by space journalist Loren Grush dives into the stories of the first female astronauts. Plus, a look at the new decadal survey outlining the next 10 years of space exploration.

Martian sounds create music and melodies in new science-inspired symphony 05.09.2023

Sound that is collected by tiny microphones are being used to understand Martian life and create musical symphonies.

John Shoffner flew to space on a commercial spaceflight. His new mission is to inspire a new generation of space travelers 29.08.2023

John Shoffner is working to inspire the next generation of astronauts to follow in his path. We also eplore the theoretical existence of white holes.

A tale of two climates. Tracking climate change on Earth and on Mars 22.08.2023

Scientists are working to understand climate change both here on Earth and on Mars. On Earth, these warmer temperatures are part of human-driven climate change. On Mars, understaning the planet's climate history is helping scientists uncover the possibility past life.

NASA Chefs prepare food good enough to send you into orbit 15.08.2023

Cooking for astronauts, space news around the world and a conversation with NASA astronaut Woody Hoburg.

How artificial gravity and a giant telescope may change space exploration 07.08.2023

The Vast aerospace company is creating a space station with artificial gravity. We'll hear why gravity is a good thing in space exploration. Plus, a giant telescope will launch within the decade that could capture images of planets outside of our own solar system.

A space for artistic inspiration with veteran astronaut Nicole Stott 01.08.2023

Sending art into orbit. Veteran astronaut Nicole Stott talks about her Space for Art Foundation and fields questions from kids at a live taping Friday from the Orlando Science Center.

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