The SpaceInfo Podcast

Launched in 2018, the Parker Solar Probe embarked on an extraordinary journey to study the Sun’s corona—the outermost layer of the solar atmosphere. This groundbreaking mission aims to answer fundamental questions about solar physics, shedding light on the enigmatic processes driving our closest star.

The second launch of the Kairos rocket, developed by the Japanese startup Space One, failed on December 18, 2024, approximately three minutes after liftoff. The rocket self-destructed after detecting anomalies in the first-stage engine nozzle control and trajectory. This incident represents a significant setback for Space One, which aims to become a major player in the commercial space launch sect...

India’s journey into space exploration has transformed into a remarkable success story, driven by a combination of government-led initiatives and burgeoning private enterprises. As the country continues to make strides in space technology, both its public and private sectors are becoming global players in the space race. Here's an overview of India's key space entities and their vision for the fut...

In recent years, India has emerged as a formidable player in the global space sector. With a blend of cost-effective innovations, ambitious missions, and strategic vision, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has positioned India as a key contender in space exploration. From groundbreaking missions to interplanetary exploration to building a vibrant commercial satellite industry, India is...

NASA is charting a bold course for human space exploration with the upcoming Artemis II mission. This historic flight will be the first crewed test of the Artemis program, laying the groundwork for humanity’s return to the Moon and paving the way for future missions to Mars. The mission is set to validate the capabilities of the Orion spacecraft in deep space and ensure readiness for subsequent lu...

On December 5, 2024, the European Space Agency (ESA) achieved a significant milestone with the successful launch of the Sentinel-1C satellite aboard the Vega-C rocket from the European Spaceport in French Guiana. This event marked a dual triumph: the continuation of the Copernicus Earth Observation Program and the return to flight of Vega-C following its setback in 2022. Together, these achievemen...

On December 5, 2024, the European Space Agency (ESA) launched Proba-3, a groundbreaking mission designed to unlock the mysteries of the Sun’s elusive corona. Comprised of two satellites flying in precise formation at a distance of 150 meters, the mission creates an artificial solar eclipse in space. This unique configuration enables extended observation of the faint solar corona, a part of the Sun...

In a surprising announcement, President Donald Trump has appointed billionaire entrepreneur and private astronaut Jared Isaacman as the new administrator of NASA. The decision, revealed with little prior notice, has taken the aerospace community by storm, sparking widespread speculation about the agency's future direction under Isaacman’s leadership. Read our article on www.spaceinfo.club

Blue Origin successfully completed its ninth human spaceflight and the 28th flight for the New Shepard program. The astronaut crew included: Emily Calandrelli, Sharon Hagle, Marc Hagle, Austin Litteral, James (J.D.) Russell, and Henry (Hank) Wolfond. Sharon and Marc Hagle both flew for the second time. Including today’s crew, New Shepard has now flown 47 people to space (three people have flown tw...

Also thanks to Starlink, after a brief interruption at mid-talk, we managed to see how amazing is this place on Earth! Can you imagine living an entire year with only 13 other people for months? This is what happens when the Concordia Station is at its lowest activity during the year. Extreme environment outside, and 600 kilometers from the closest human outpost…

Extraordinary people like Jessica Studer, who has been living and working in Antarctica for one year now, are contributing to enhancing human exploration and research here on our Planet for the benefit of all humanity. In this episode, the first of two, of the SpaceInfo Podcast we talked with Jessica about her job, life and how she’s been living in such and extraordinary but hard place. Antarctica...

In today's episode of the SpaceInfo podcast - the second and last part - we talk with Rick Thumlinson. A renowned space visionary, entrepreneur, and advocate for human space exploration. As a founding figure in multiple pioneering space initiatives, including the Space Frontier Foundation, he has dedicated his career to opening space for humanity. With over three decades of experience, Rick has pl...

When Elon Musk was almost murdered by a group of opponents a few know that there are some people that contributed to preserve his life. And it's also thanks to them if today we have SpaceX and Tesla, among the others. In today's episode of the SpaceInfo podcast - the first part of two - we talk with Rick Thumlinson. A renowned space visionary, entrepreneur, and advocate for human space exploration...

Is working in a Space Company your dream? Have you ever dreamt about being part of Agencies like NASA or ESA? In this video we’ll give you some advices coming from our experience of working with Astronauts, Scientists and Space Experts from Agencies, Space Companies and start-ups. Join the SpaceInfo Club for more exclusive content for our members at www.spaceinfo.club Do you want to be part of the...

Earth's atmosphere is a remarkable and intricate system, vital for life on our planet. Its layered structure, from the troposphere to the exosphere, each plays a specific role in maintaining the balance necessary for the diverse ecosystems on Earth. As we continue to study and understand the atmosphere, it becomes increasingly clear how critical it is to protect and preserve this delicate layer th...

We talked with Dr Miroslav Rozloznik who, among being Founder, Managing Director, scientific reviewer and researcher, is also the Chief Scientific Officer of the HYDRONAUT PROJECT. Don't you know what is it? Let's find out with this amazing talk! Join the SpaceInfo Club for more exclusive content for our members at www.spaceinfo.club Do you want to be part of the coolest SPACE EVENT of 2024? Join...

We had the privilege of speaking with Gabriele Meoni from the European Space Agency's (ESA) Phi-Lab, where he shared fascinating insights into the development of Artificial Intelligence for satellites and space exploration. This is an interview you won’t want to miss—it’s truly groundbreaking! For more educational content and the latest in space technology, be sure to visit our website at www.spac...

The Europa Clipper mission holds the potential to transform our understanding of where life could exist in the universe, looking beyond Earth to the icy worlds in our solar system. It’s an exciting scientific endeavor that could offer the first clues about extraterrestrial life in the oceans of Europa. The coolest Space Event of 2024 is happening on 1st and 2nd of November in HUSTON - TX. It’s cal...

In this exclusive interview, we sit down with Joseph Kenrick, a key figure at Lunar Outpost Oceania, to discuss the cutting-edge innovations shaping the future of space exploration. Learn about the exciting projects at Lunar Outpost, their role in advancing lunar technology, and how they are paving the way for sustainable space exploration. Whether you're a space enthusiast, tech lover, or curious...

Tom Mueller, whose fundamental contribution to SpaceX made the success for this Company, someone says even more than Elon Musk's, is now leading a new Company: Impulse Space.  The purpose of this Company may look like to SpaceX's, but for higher orbits around Earth: scaling and making outer orbits transportation accessible and sustainable from the business point of view. What do you think? Don't f...

Welcome inside the SpaceInfo Rocket news! A new Methane and CO2 monitoring and tracking Spacecraft is going to give a push to the way we monitor the Earth's pollution... “The imaging spectrometer technology aboard Tanager-1 is the product of four decades of development at NASA JPL and truly in a class of its own,” said JPL Director Laurie Leshin. “The data that this public-private partnership prov...

In this episode, we dive into the latest space news and explore the most exciting updates from the world of space exploration. We cover key missions and announcements from SpaceX, NASA, ESA, and Boeing, as well as a deep dive into the Polaris Dawn Mission—a groundbreaking private mission aiming to push the boundaries of human spaceflight. Learn the latest on the Boeing Starliner, its role in NASA’...

Imagine telling your friends that you’re departing for 8 days and then you’ll be back home… then you find out that your journey will last for eight months, until February 2025. Spaceflight is inherently dangerous, it is with routine flights and Starliner’s Test Flight was neither routine nor inherently safe, as NASA’s administrator Bill Nelson said. Let’s talk about Boeing Starliner last updates i...

Have you ever seen those amazing and fascinating astronomy pictures that seem to portrait far and mysterious worlds? Today we talk with  @astrophotobobcat  author of some of those amazing pictures! Give a look at his channel for more wonder... Maybe you didn't know: he takes those pictures from... New York! And if you're thinking how such images can be captured from a very luminous city, we'll tel...

The mission that will revolutionize Space Exploration how we know it. Jared Isaacman, Scott Poteet, Sarah Gillis and Anna Menon will fly around Earth for five days, launched onboard of a Falcon 9 rocket and a Dragon Capsule by SpaceX. All of them will be reused for the fourth and third time respectively. A spacewalk will be executed during the mission. They will fly to the furthest point from Eart...