The Sound of Space

Join us for the season 4 finale of TSOS as we explore the next 10 years in space exploration! From commercial projects to astrophysics and space colonization, the TSOS team unpacks what the near future may hold. Continue the conversation over on our Instagram account @_thesoundofspace or LinkedIn at The Sound of Space (TSOS) and let us know your thoughts on this episode! University of Toronto Land...

Join us for a special episode of TSOS! Inspiring moments, crazy space weather, and iconic historical or fictional figures - the TSOS hosts debate on multiple space-related award categories. Continue the conversation over on our Instagram account @_thesoundofspace or LinkedIn at The Sound of Space (TSOS) and let us know your thoughts on this episode! University of Toronto Land Acknowledgment TSOS i...

There are many beautiful and interesting celestial bodies out in space, but how many of them could support life? On today's episode of TSOS, we explore the building blocks for life, how we can identify them on other planets, and some promising planets we have discovered so far. Continue the conversation over on our Instagram account @_thesoundofspace or LinkedIn at The Sound of Space (TSOS) an...

Put simply, spacesuits keep our astronauts alive in space. But how do they work? Join us for a deep dive into spacesuit design as we investigate how these engineering marvels protect astronauts from the harsh space environment. Continue the conversation over on our Instagram account @_thesoundofspace or LinkedIn at The Sound of Space (TSOS) and let us know your thoughts on this episode! University...

Join us for a special episode straight from the Canadian Space Conference (CSC) by Students for the Exploration and Development of Space (SEDS). This episode of TSOS has a little bit of everything; students, speakers, and professionals giving their takes on aliens, the future of space, music playlists, and more! Continue the conversation over on our Instagram account @_thesoundofspace or LinkedIn...

Humanity has been looking to the stars for much of its history and theorizing about its place in the vast universe. In this episode of TSOS, we explore the world of astronomy and the importance that amateur astronomers have had on our understanding of the stars. Continue the conversation over on our Instagram account @_thesoundofspace or LinkedIn at The Sound of Space (TSOS) and let us know your t...

Join us for our chat with Professor Christopher Damaren as we explore his journey from Engineering Science graduate to the Director of the University of Toronto Institute for Aerospace Studies (UTIAS). More about his work in spacecraft control systems, the history of UTIAS, and the future of aerospace on this episode of TSOS. Continue the conversation over on our Instagram account @_thesoundofspac...

Humans love to blow things up, but is this a good idea in space? In this episode, we investigate the ties between the military and space programs, and why conflict probably isn't the best idea in space. Join us for space weapons, spy satellites, and more in this fiery TSOS episode. Continue the conversation over on our Instagram account @_thesoundofspace or LinkedIn at The Sound of Space (TSOS...

From the university aerospace team to space entrepreneur, in this episode we delve into Nordspace CEO Rahul Goel's journey to prominence within the Canadian space industry. Ever wonder how to start a business in the space industry? How might we address some of the challenges facing the Canadian space sector? Tune in and find out more with TSOS Interviews. Continue the conversation over on our Inst...

Humanity is going back to the Moon, and it's going back to the Moon to stay. How is the global space community planning on achieving this? Why would it be useful? What challenges stand in the way? In the opening episode of The Sound of Space Season 4, we explore humanity's push to establish a sustainable presence on the lunar surface. Tune in to learn more about the major players on the lunar surf...

What do astronauts eat in space? How has space food evolved overtime? What happens to an astronaut's sense of taste? Are crumbs dangerous in space? What surprising role has Taco Bell played in astronauts' diets? In the thirtieth episode of The Sound of Space, we wrap up season three with a fun discussion about food in space. Join our hosts, Theo, Ketan, and Youssef, as they humorously expl...

Why do rockets have 100x size differences and still share the same destinations? What were countries other than the US and Soviet Union doing in the Space Race? Can we compare rockets with foot-long sandwiches and elephants? In this twenty-ninth episode of The Sound of Space podcast, we take a time machine back a few decades to appreciate what brought us to the space age today. One of the pinnacle...

How may spaceflight evolve in the upcoming decades? What do students think of the future aerospace industry? Where will we get to, in the Solar System or beyond? Welcome to the twenty-eighth episode of The Sound of Space podcast! In this special edition of TSOS interviews, join us to dream big and hear about the future of space exploration and humanity, envisioned by students at the 2024 SEDS Cana...

What is the impact of being a woman in the space industry? What are the primary obstacles that women face entering and advancing in the space industry? To celebrate International Women's Day, the twenty-seventh episode of The Sound of Space podcast interviews four different women in the space industry. These women share their unique experiences and dive into the importance of gender diversity...

How do you exercise in space? What is the difference between exercising in space and exercising on Earth? How often do astronauts exercise? What are the challenges that the weightlifting equipment must overcome? In the twenty-sixth episode of The Sound of Space podcast, we dive into the topic of exercising in space. We touch on how exercising differs from Earth, the general exercise routine of ast...

Which rovers have operated on Mars? How different is it to rove Mars compared to the Moon? What are the profound missions of Mars rovers? In the twenty-fifth episode of The Sound of Space podcast, we continue our conversations about rovers and direct our attention to the red planet - Mars. The exploration of Mars has largely relied on autonomous technology to date, and mobile robotics constitute a...

What is a "rover"? Why are we fascinated by vehicles moving over extraterrestrial surfaces? How are they designed for various operational environments? Which rovers have operated on the Moon? In the twenty-fourth episode of The Sound of Space podcast, we start our glance at humanity's strive to operate mobile devices on the surface of other celestial bodies. The talk begins with defi...

What funds space institutions? What do these institutions achieve with this funding? What keeps the space economy in business? What are the major different markets within the space industry? In the twenty-third episode of The Sound of Space podcast, we discuss the economic drivers of government institutions and the private sector while going in-depth into the costs of some major space projects. Co...

Did you know that the University of Toronto Aerospace Team is launching a satellite called HERON MK. II? What are HERON’s mission objectives and how have they changed overtime? What are CubeSats and what is their main purpose? How long will HERON be operational for? The University of Toronto Aerospace Team Space Systems division has been working on a CubeSat called HERON MK. II for the past 8 year...

What is terraforming? What does it look like? Why should we focus on fixing other planets instead of Earth? What value do we place on other planets' environments? Will humanity destroy another environment? In the first episode of The Sound of Space Season 3, we investigate terraforming technology and the ethical concerns it sparks, including why we prioritize changing other planets when Earth...

How much do we know about the new Tiangong Space Station? What are some fun facts about the up and coming Lunar Gateway Station? How is the Hilton Hotel Hospitality Team contributing to future commercial space stations? In the twentieth episode of The Sound of Space podcast, we discuss space stations that are currently flying and others that are planned to launch this decade. Join us in the second...

We bet you don't know how many space stations have been conceptualized, built, and occupied throughout history (Hint: It's more than 2). In the nineteenth episode of The Sound of Space podcast, we discuss past stations, prototype stations, and cancelled stations. Join us in the first installment of this two part Space Station series to learn more about the orbiting chunks of metal that hum...

Interested in Planetary Exploration in Canada? Fill in this super short interest form to get engaged with the community! Another space conference? Of course! This time TSOS brings you content from the 2023 Lunar and Planetary Science Conference (LPSC) in Houston, Texas. This special edition of TSOS Interviews taps into a panel discussion with some influential researchers about the future of Planet...

Fun Fact: Did you know that Canada's contribution to NASA's first asteroid sample return mission ended up creating the most precise three-dimensional map of any celestial body in the entire Solar System (including the Earth)? In the seventeenth episode of The Sound of Space podcast, we interview Cameron Dickinson, a Senior Space Exploration Scientist at MDA and the Technical Lead for the O...

For a space mission to be successful, there are thousands of things that have to go right; but for a space mission to fail, only one thing has to go wrong.    In the sixteenth episode of The Sound of Space podcast, we discuss the causes and outcomes of well-known space exploration mishaps such as the Apollo 13 rescue, as well as the Challenger and Columbia shuttle disasters. We also discuss some l...