The Sound of Space

Coming at you live from the 2023 SEDS Canadian Space Conference, this special edition of TSOS Interviews includes conversations with several students and young professionals to gauge their responses on the question: Who won the space race?    In the fifteenth episode of The Sound of Space podcast, we learn about different paths that space enthusiasts took to get into the field and their take on th...

What happens when you put rocket boosters on an experimental airplane? How about slingshotting a satellite into orbit? Or using bacteria to power a spacecraft?    In the fourteenth episode of The Sound of Space podcast, we take a look at the unique, weird, and crazy methods of space exploration. Join us as we discuss space planes, windbots, satellite ski lifts, atomic bomb rocket thrusters and muc...

Why, when, and how did the design process begin for the James Webb Space Telescope? What are some of its cool technological features and scientific findings? What mishaps has this telescope run into and how were they resolved? In the thirteenth episode of The Sound of Space podcast, we celebrate the one year launch anniversary of the James Webb Space Telescope by recapping its incredible journey....

What has the search for Extraterrestrial Life been like? How have humans tried to make contact? What is the probability that other intelligent life is even out there or that we ever find each other?    In the twelfth episode of The Sound of Space podcast, we explore a question pondered by humanity since the beginning of time. Whether you believe in them or not, join us as we discuss our alien frie...

What happens when humans leave the planet that we've always called home? What are the philosophical, psychological, and political implications of this upcoming habitat shift? What can we learn from our time here on Earth, and how will life beyond it be different?   In the opening episode of The Sound of Space Season 2, we explore the reality of a multi-planetary human presence. Tune in to find...

What are black holes and neutron stars? How do we understand dark energy and dark matter? What is our best guess about the destined fate of the universe?    In the tenth episode of The Sound of Space podcast, we discuss more unique space phenomena and developing ideas about the death of the universe. Join us in the second installment of this two part Astronomy & Cosmology series as we wrap up...

How did the universe form? What are stars, planets, and galaxies made of? Where do they come from and where are they destined to go?   In the ninth episode of The Sound of Space podcast, we discuss the formation and properties of the things that humans have seen and questioned since we first looked up at the sky. Join us in the first installment of this two part Astronomy & Cosmology series to...

How do student aerospace initiatives get off the ground? How does the student experience prepare us for aerospace in industry?   In the eighth episode of The Sound of Space podcast, Jaden interviews Katie Gwozdecky, a graduate of the Mechanical Engineering program at the University of Toronto with a Masters of Space Systems Engineering from Spaceflight Lab (SFL) at the University of Toronto Instit...

What is microgravity? How do plants, animals, and humans react in microgravity environments? What do these effects mean for the future of human life in space?   In the seventh episode of The Sound of Space podcast, we discuss one of the most studied challenges when it comes to space travel. Tune in to hear our conversation along with guest segments from Erin Richardson (discussing her experience w...

What is cosmology? What is it like to conduct research at CERN? How does one go from working in academia to working in industry?   In the sixth episode of The Sound of Space podcast, Ketan interviews Ewan Tarrant, his supervisor at the satellite imaging company GHGSat and a PhD in particle cosmology. Tune in to hear all about Ewan's path from British cosmologist to software specialist in the C...

How do we capture images from the far reaches of space? Why are there so many satellites taking pictures of the Earth? What is the significance of space-based imaging in our daily lives? In the fifth episode of The Sound of Space podcast, we discuss the technology involved in space-based imaging used to capture images of Earth and beyond. Tune in to hear the hosts discuss the motivations and impli...

Which jobs can you apply for as an engineering student? How can you build your personal and professional networks without burning out? What does the day in the life of a senior project manager at the CSA look like? In the fourth episode of The Sound of Space podcast, Theo interviews Magdalena Wierus, her former supervisor at the CSA who is also a UofT Engineering graduate. Tune in to hear how one...

How can you harness your passion for space and make a big impact on humanity? Which opportunities are at your disposal and how can you use them to grow academically and professionally?   In the third episode of The Sound of Space podcast, the hosts discuss their personal experience in the aerospace industry. Tune in to learn more about how you fit in this massive community.   Continue the conversa...

What does it take to make a self-sustaining colony on a planet like Mars? What efforts and technologies will be necessary before we can consider the possibility of making such a huge leap?    In the second episode of The Sound of Space podcast, we discuss the technical aspects and feasibilities of extraterrestrial colonization. Tune in to learn more about the path towards making human life interpl...

Is space exploration worth it? Why did it start? What pushed it forward? Should we be investing this much money into risky aerospace projects? And are there any practical benefits to this hefty investment?   In the inaugural episode of The Sound of Space podcast, we discuss all these questions and more. Tune in to find out what the role of the aerospace industry is in our daily lives and ultimatel...

What is the future of space exploration? How does space change our DNA? Will you soon be able to go on vacation to space? The Sound of Space (TSOS) will be investigating these questions and much more. Stay tuned for more exciting aerospace content in the coming weeks! Continue the conversation over on our Instagram account @_thesoundofsp ace or LinkedIn at The Sound of Space (TSOS) and let us know...