Central Florida Public Media

Are We There Yet?

Science EN ↓ 214 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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www.cfpublic.org

Latest episode

Oct 13, 2026

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Episodes

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.

Sierra Space's new Dream Chaser hopes to bring people into orbit 25.07.2023

Sierra Space plans to launch humans on the company’s Dream Chaser spacecraft. NASA’s Perseverance rover found evidence of organic molecules on Mars.

Asteroid dust returning to Earth could explain the origin of life 18.07.2023

What do scientists hope to learn from a sample of asteroid dust from NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission? Plus, a look at the public's reaction to one year of Webb Telescope images.

Ripples in the cosmos: What we're learning from gravitational waves 11.07.2023

Scientists have observed more ripples in the fabric of space-time, in the form of gravitational waves. The most recent discovery appears to be supermassive black holes on a collision course.

OceanGate disaster puts spotlight on high-risk tourism, including space 27.06.2023

The catastrophic implosion of a submersible visiting wreckage of the Titanic that left all five people on board dead is raising questions about regulation in the high-risk tourism industry, including space.

Sun science on the summer solstice and how Mars rocks get their names 20.06.2023

We dig into the science of the sun as we approach the summer solstice. Plus, a look at how rocks on Mars get their names.

From malware to barf, dealing with the nasty side of space exploration 13.06.2023

A security company found malware on an unnamed aerospace company's computers — what's the risk for the industry at large? And kids ask question about puking in space.

Space-flown seeds take root in orbit, NASA's UAP interest, and Florida gets STARCOM 06.06.2023

Seeds adapt to grow in the harsh environment of space. Do they pass along these changes to the next generation? Researchers hope to soon find out.

Private space station astronaut John Shoffner speaks with WMFE from orbit 30.05.2023

Astronaut and Ax-2 mission pilot John Shoffner speaks with WMFE from orbit about art, food, and the future of commercial space travel.

"Unfolding the Universe" brings new perspective to Webb telescope images 23.05.2023

At the Museum of Arts and Sciences in Daytona Beach, a new exhibit gives patrons a new way to view and interact with images from the Webb Space Telescope.

"When The Heavens Went On Sale" 16.05.2023

Author Ashlee Vance's new book explores the people and companies reshaping the commercial space industry.

Can we make food from CO2? On Mars? 09.05.2023

Carbon dioxide is generally a bad thing when it comes to space travel. But what if you could harness it for good?

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