Made of Stars

The JWST has revaled extremely old galaxies that are much bigger than they should be thus throwing elements of the Big Bang Theory out and causing scientists to have to re-examine timelines and hydrogen levels. Also, is it time to begin mining operations on asteroids. One of Saturn's moons is offering up free samples of what's deep below its icy waters and all we have to do is go and catch it. Plu...

Russia blames Progress leak on "external influences". Crew-6 mission has been delayed . The night time sky is especially impressive with the Moon, Jupiter and Venus gathering. Plus a runaway black hole has been spreading baby stars. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support .

This week, no, those balloons are probably not aliens from deep space. Plus fire from the sky this week and 10 years ago. And Starship has had a successful test. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support .

The Green Comet should be easy to spot this weekend (weather permitting). Hubble has delivered another impressive image to us along with a reminder that JWST isn't the only space telescope out there. SpaceX continues their successes with more launches and pacing to break their previous record. Scientists have discovered some interesting things about Earth's plasmapheric ocean. Become a supporter o...

Two astronauts experienced a 7 hour space walk on their Groundhog Day. Plus, Wes and Shawn talk about the Green Comet as well as an asteroid that could potentially hot the Earth in 200 years and cause significant damage to the planet. Rolls-Royce is working on a nucelar generator that could bring power to the Moon and Mars. And finally, SpaceX celebrates a milestone with a launch this morning. Bec...

A SpaceX rocket caused some confusion in Hawaii after creating a blue spiral in the sky. Plus an asteroid is passing by the Earth today just says before the Green Comet (ZTF) is at its nearest pass in our sky. Plus, Bacteria poop could be the answer to how we could build structures on Mars. And Quasars are more powerful that we thought. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/...

Solar activity has been high this week with incredible artic auroras on display. Nuclear powered propulsion could send missions to Mars in 45 days. NASA astronaut Frank Rubio could be the first American astronaut to stay in space for a full year. The Green Comet ZTF's tail was pinched off and carried away by solar wind. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-s...

Russia will send an unmanned Soyuz to the ISS that will serve as a return vehicle for astronauts currently aboard who have no current ride home. Virgin Orbit's attempt to launch a satellite from British soil is unsuccessful but there were many successful elements of the mission. JWST has confirmed an exoplanet and TESS has discovered 2 exoplanets that could possibly sustain life orbiting the same...

SpaceX wrapped up 2022 with a record breaking launch and has plans to raise the bar with even more launches in 2023 planned. The discovery of opals on Mars tells geologists new information about water on Mars and could be a source of water, fuel and oxygen for a possible colony there. Plus South Korea has released an image from their first ever lunar orbiter. And NASA says farewell to Apollo astro...

Part 2: This week, Wes and Shawn look back at the biggest space news stories of the year between July to December Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support .

Part 1: This week, Wes and Shawn look back at the biggest space news stories of the year between January and June Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support .

The coolant leak from the Soyuz docked with the ISS is said t o be significant and Wes and Shawn talk about what it means and what it could mean for astronauts on board. China's methan powered rocket failed to launch. There's been a lot of solar activity this week. Plus, updates on the occultation of Mars, the Geminid meteor shower and what was happening 50 years ago on the Moon. Become a supporte...

This week Wes and Shawn talk about the milestone anniversary of the Apollo 17 mission and their time on the Moon, plus the return trip of the Orion capsule and its incredible photo sent back to Earth. Also, the Geminid meteor shower is will soon be perfect for viewing in the night time sky and colliding neutron stars may be a source of long GRBs. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spr...

On our 100th episode of Made of Stars, Wes and Shawn talk Orion and it's new record plus it's return home to Earth. Also, microbes could survive on Mars for a really long time. Two minerals never before fund on Earth have been discovered in a meteorite in Somalia. And scientists at CalTec are testing the possibility of sending data through a wormhole. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://ww...

Betelgeuse's dimming may have been the result of a passing black hole. GRBs don't always signal the birth of a black hole. Also, new studies suggest that planets and stars may form at the same time. Ellerman bombs have been captured in photos as the phenomenon occurred in Sunsport AR3140. Plus, Saturn's moon Enceladus may be more habitable than thought. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://...

The Artemis 1 has launched and the mission has begun as the SLS rocket successfully blasted into space heading for the Moon. A large piece of the Challenger shuttle was discovered by a documentary crew near the Bermuda Triangle. Plus a tiny radar satellite with study the effects of the DART mission and a very large satellite will provide communication while also obstructing space observers. Become...

SLS has been delayed yet again by a hurricane and now there's a use-by ticking clock on some of the parts. Also Hubble captured a supernova exploding 11.5 billion years ago, a black hole went cannial on a nearby star, and Mars InSight sends what may be its last photo. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support .

SpaceX had two successful launches within 40 hours this week and has announced big plans for Starship before 2023. Plus, China is also preparing a test as they prepare to move forward in their Moon mission plans. Also, there's a lunar eclipse coming next week. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support .

This week Wes and Shawn thank the GAB, sponsors and listeners after winning Best Podcast Series at the Georgia Association of Broadcasters annual Gabby Awards, plus some spooky stories including a "marshmallow planet", photos from Lucy, an update from the Red Planet, Halloween fireballs in the sky, and a Halloween launch from SpaceX. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/pod...

The JWST has given us our best look yet at the Pillars of Creation, legendary astronaut James McDivitt has passed away, the largest GRB ever recorded has been recorded, Space-X Crew-4 is back on Earth safely, and broccoli gas could be an indicator of life on exoplanets Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support .

This week, Wes and Shawn talk about plans for the Tom Cruise ISS movie, a trip booked around the Moon, the success of the DART mission, and a satellite that can track animal migration patterns. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support .

The US is getting serious about space debri orbiting the Earth, DART has given asteroid Dimorphos a tail, Crew-5 has launched and will soon board the ISS, and something may be oozing out of Europa. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support .

This week, Wes and Shawn talk about Hurricane Ian including its impact on space launches, plus the DART mission's direct hit on an asteroid as well as some possible evidence found on the Moon of the asteroid that killed the dinosaurs. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support .

This week, Wes and Shawn talk about the different dates that some say Fall officially begins and why. They also talk about the SLS as it prepares to possibly launch on September 27, plus an astronaut with Chattahoochee Valley ties is on board the ISS. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support .

This week Wes and Shawn talk with astrophysicist and author Dr. Jeffrey Bennett about the 2023 and 2024 eclipses and his new chidlren's book Totality: An Eclipse Guide in Rhyme and Science Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support .