Made of Stars

The SLS Artemis 1 rocket is still on the launchpad for repairs but a battery issue could send it beack to the VAB. Axiom Space will be providing the new space suits for the moonwalkers. Axiom is also preparing for another commerical trip to the ISS that could possibly include Tom Cruise. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support .

Dr. Erin Macdonald joins us to talk science, science fiction, the women who inspired her to become a scientist, her work with LIGO and her upcoming appearance at Dragon Con Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support .

Artemis 1 is on the launchpad and everything is looking good for a Monday launch. The Artemis mission will test radiation exposure for astronauts and a recent study shows that astronauts would be exposed to multiple lifetimes of radiation on a trip to Mars. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support .

Artemis 1 is on the launchpad and ready for a launch window coming up later this month. The megarocket will circle the Moon and conduct a number of experiments that include tests to prepare a future launch with astronauts on board. Comet K2 has two tails now and Shawn explains why those 2 tails are visible. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260...

Scientists hope to use magnets to raise a visitor from outside of our solar system from its deep ocean resting place. Plus, Wes and Shawn talk about Nichelle Nichols and her contributions to space exploration, the anniversary of the Mars Curiosity, the busiest space port was even busier and STEVE has returned. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746...

China's runaway booster rocket landed on Earth and it did not land in the ocean. Plus scientists believe an interstellar visitor landed in the ocean in 2014. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support .

This week Wes and Shawn talk about the ISS and Russia's plans to leave after 2024. The US is committed to the ISS until 2030 and may need assistance if Russia pulls out before then. China's new space station has doubled its size but the booster that helped get it there has gone rogue and a sizeable portion of it could land in a populated area. SpaceX had their own booster problems when a truck car...

The SLS has set a date for a possible launch as well as laying out other options if the launch window is missed. Plus, a historic space walk is taking place as we record the show. Also we talk bad science in sci-fi, dormant black holes, and the Sun's impact on Earth. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support .

This week, Wes and Shawn give a breakdown of the first JWST images, plus SpaceX's Starship's unsuccessful test, the Bastille Day event anniversary, and comet K2 is as close to Earth as it's going to get. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support .

It's an exciting time for space exploration as we now have two massive rockets both preparing for space travel this summer. Plus the CAPSTONE has reestablished communication with Earth, sailplanes may be the next big thing on Mars, and some great news for the ISS. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support .

Wes and Shawn talk Comet K2, SpaceX's Starship Super Heavy, Cloudspotting on Mars, CAPSTONE, and a very young pulsar Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support .

This week, Wes and Shawn talk about the announcement that China detected alien life in deep space, wins for SLS and JWST plus great sky gazing opportunities Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support .

Wes and Shawn talk about solar activity and how it could impact weekend weather, plus, which cities are most vulnerable to magnetic superstorms. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support .

Wes and Shawn talk about the SLS heading back to the launch pad for another series of tests, plus the Lunar Flashlight, more SpaceX rides for NASA, strange spikes on Mars and the Ingenuity finds a way to stay in service. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support .

Wes and Shawn talk Artemis 1, growing crops in lunar soil, volcanoes on the lunar surface and their possible connection to ice, Voyager 1's location and black holes shooting out of their galaxies. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support .

Wes and Shawn talk about a successful trip to the ISS for Boeing, the end nearing for the InSight Lander, NASA's leaking spacesuits, nanoracks, and a possible meteor storm. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support .

UAPs (formerly UFOs) are more common than we would like to think and now many say it's time to investigate and determine the possible threat level. Shawn and Wes also discuss a massive marsquake, Boeing's important launch, and an incredible image of the Milky Way's Super-Massive Black Hole Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support .

Wes and Shawn break down everything you need to know about this weekend's lunar eclipse plus talk about the Boeing Starliner's scheduled launch for next week, the Crew-3's reactions to the November satellite debris plus water on Mars, CMEs and Space ORCs. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support .

Wes and Shawn talk about the ISS, the future of Russian involvement as well as space tourism companies planning to have space hotels in place in t he very near future. Plus, the Sun went Death Star on Star Wars Day and a hunter discovered what may be secondary craters in Wyoming. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support .

Wes and Shawn talk about the return of the Axiom astronauts to Earth and the arrival of the Crew-4 astronauts to the ISS. They also discuss the new mission of the OSIRUS spacecraft to study a different asteroid, plus the medium-sized black holes devouring clusters of stars and planets. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support .

This week, Wes and Shawn discuss some big wins for engineering and robotics with the capture of video of a Martian moon transit, plus the JWST preparing for new discoveries including looking for signs of life on exoplanets. Also, they discuss the Ac-1 crew's extended stay on the ISS and why that is delaying NASA's next mission. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/m...

Wes and Shawn talk about the 80 mile wide megacomet making it's way through our solar system, plus the successful Axiom Ax-1 launch, the non-so-successful SLS test and the company that is planning to float tourists into near-space on a balloon. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support .

Wes and Shawn talk about Axiom's historic mission to send a full crew of private astronauts to the ISS, two rockets sitting on launchpads at Kennedy, Solar Cycle 25, and LASERS in galaxy clusters! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support .

Wes and Shawn talk this week's space news that includes another successful launch for Blue Origin, a new record for an American Astronaut, a star from the early says of the universe, and our own star's solar activity causing some problems. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support .

Wes and Shawn talk about the Russian cosmonauts arriving at the ISS in Ukrainian colors, plus 5k exoplanets, the SLS is having a wet dress rehearsal, and an update on Pete Davidson getting dropped from the latest Blue Origin launch. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support .