Today In Space

On this episode (NUMBER 300!), we welcome Kevin Kelly, the CEO of Arcfield on the podcast and it was a GREAT conversation about all-thiings space. We discussed satellite technology, and how valuable the freedom to communicate is for space and humanity. Beaming the internet from space has brought space into the domain of war and national defense, so we were glad to have Kevin on to explain. We learn about the high standards that intelligence equipment and satellites (and communication) go through before launch. And we dive into some thoughts about SpaceX's Starlink (and any satellite) is changing the way we all look at the domain of space.  We also learn Kevin's STEM origin stories, and his journey through STEM and the path to becoming a CEO of a place like Arcfield. Kevin all shares more about the people he works with, and what the mission is at Arcfield. For the right person, its an amazing innovative problem solving team to work with, and "taking on the most complex and demanding national security and space

On this episode, Alex shares his thoughts in the wake of the Crew 6 mission where NASA will send two NASA Astronauts, a UAE Astronaut, and Russian Cosmonaut to the International Space Station onboard SpaceX's Crew Dragon vehicle. Human spaceflight has a history tied to defense and war, from the base technology of rockets (V2 Rocket), and the Space Race to the moon between the US and Soviet Russia, and the eventual Apollo-Soyuz docking in the middle of the Cold-War. Even today, while Ukraine and Russia are at war on Earth the human beings on board the ISS work together to survive in Space without the borders we draw in the literal sand for countries and states here on Earth. Questions/Thoughts for this week: Is there hope for humanity in crewed missions like this? Does the continued partnership between Astronauts and Cosmonauts in space serve as an example for peace and how we can work together? What do partnerships with the UAE to develop their Astronaut training mean to humanity? Can Human Space Travel serv

On this episode, we are honored to have both Co-Founder & CEO Ed Mehr and VP of Business Development Alex Huckstepp of Machina Labs on to chat. We discussed how their robotic blacksmiths are enabling Aerospace applications with sheet metal that were previously impossible to achieve. Aluminum, INVAR, Titanium and more - all possible to sheet form in a decentralized way with robotics and machine learning. We also learn about Ed & Alex's own STEM origin stories, and what got them into the STEM field in the first place.  Learn more at https://www.machinalabs.ai/ Episode Topics:  Ed shares his STEM origin story, which starts in engineering and manufacturing, and includes stories of his time at SpaceX in the early days, as well as his journey to co-founding and becoming the CEO Alex shares his STEM origin story, from early days of making, including his time in 3D printing at Stratasys and Carbon, and his path to becoming the Vice President of Business Development  We discuss the advantages and challenges t

On this episode, we look back at 5 years of the Falcon Heavy and what that inaugural launch means today. The Tesla Roadster and Starman was iconic, and the double landing of both side boosters blew everyone's minds. After the 5th FH launch in January 2023, how far have we come? For me, it's a flaashback to my days working in Apple Retail, sitting in my car after my shift and waatching the inaugural launch. I've come a long way since then, and so have the entire space industry and especailly Human Spaceflight. Starship also had a major milestone with a static fire of the 33 Raptor Engines to produce the most thrust EVER produced by a single rocket. We go over what happened, what's next, and why its so important for space progress - including NASA's Artemis program. https://www.inverse.com/article/59721-spacex-starship-elon-musk-teases-100-person-cargo-bay-destined-for-mars https://www.spacex.com/vehicles/starship/ https://www.spacex.com/vehicles/falcon-heavy/ https://www.youtube.com/live/2kG4AbAcia0?feature=

On this episode, we discuss some of the exciting progress in Human Spaceflight so far in the first month of the year! We're discussing how SpaceX's Starship had it's first full wet dress rehearsal in Boca Chica, Texas at Starbase. As well as an update from the Polaris Dawn crew training: they recently completed some decompression sickness training for when the attempt depressurizing the Dragon Capsule to conduct the highest altitude spacewalk from Earth, that wasn't done around the Moon. Episode Topics:  Who are the four Polaris Dawn Crew Members? What has training been like? Starship completed it's first full wet dress rehearsal - what does this mean? The different approaches to space: SpaceX's Starship vs. NASA's JWST - which way is better for space progress? NASA's Day of Rememberance: Learn about the legacy here: https://www.nasa.gov/specials/dor2023/ Polaris Dawn Crew conducts decompression sickness study: https://polarisprogram.com/polaris-dawn-crew-participates-in-a-decompression-sickness-study-at-na

On this episode, our iMac has entered a blackhole of corrupt data so our usual studio is not operational. While I spent my free time since the last episode "troubleshooting" this issue (now resolved...hopefully), I was able to record some Space, Walk, & Talk thoughts and wanted to see what YOU thought? Looking to learn together and find new topics for the show - so let us know what you find interesting! Episode Topics:  What happens when data gets corrupted in space on a human mission? What redundencies and innovations are being created today to prevent this catastrophe from happening in space? (I'm asking YOU for help researching this) New Year Resolutions are a human trap - why can't we be OK with incremental growth? Here's to building a fantastic future - and continued progress in Space (and humanity)! Spread Love, Spread Science Alex G. Orphanos We'd like to thank our sponsors: - Manscaped - Estes Rockets - AG3D Printing Follow us: @todayinspacepod on Instagram/Twitter @todayinspace on TikTok /Toda

On this episode we chat with James Maynard, the host of the 'The Cosmic Companion' podcast, where he explores the future of science education! He has talked with guests such as Neil deGrasse Tyson, Kathy Sullivan, and Sylvia Earle - and we're honored to have him on to share his STEAM Origin Story! We discuss his early days as a child to two NASA Apollo-project parents. James believes that humans are natural-born scientists, and thinks we need to kindle and grow that sense of wonder in us all. We spoke about astronomy, space exploration, science education, AI, technology, JWST, and the future! Including something he's calling the Nexus...which could be the convergence of three major event/progress that changes the human experience and our understanding of life in the universe as we know it! Episode topics: #carlsagan #people #science #space #ai #building #telescopes #working #3denvironments #astronomy #learn #moon #years #writing #create #podcast #planet #scientists #space #rocket #podcast #artemis

On this episode, we review 2022 in Space & Podcast as we celebrate the coming of the New Year! There's lots of excitement to cover from the last year, and so much Space Progress to look forward to in 2023. We cover the most popular space missions of the year, the major themes of 2022, and what we learned about making science content this year. We also look forward to what we can expect in 2023 in Space & for the podcast! Thank you all for your constant and growing support - we wouldn't be here without you... Here's to building a fantastic future - and continued progress in Space (and humanity)! Spread Love, Spread Science Alex G. Orphanos We'd like to thank our sponsors: - Manscaped - Estes Rockets - AG3D Printing Follow us: @todayinspacepod on Instagram/Twitter @todayinspace on TikTok /TodayInSpacePodcast on Facebook Have a Happy New Year! Support the podcast: • Get 10% OFF at Estes Rockets (no engines/sails) with the promo code IN_ALEX • Get 20% OFF@manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code SPACE

On this episode, we take some time to discuss the annoucement surround dearMoon as we now know the crew selection! These are exciting times for the abundant opportunities for civilians to go to Space. These are also dark and complex times, and some of the online STEM community offered criticism and comparisons to Mars One. To me, summoning the Mars One mission is like awarding someone the Darwin Award - for extreme cases only, and not to be given out lightly. Let's crack down this confusingly human response by discussing WHAT the dearMoon mission is and WHY its happening. We'll then discuss WHO the lucky chosen 8 were to join Yusaku Maezawa around the Moon and back. And we will close with our collectiong of criticism, outrageous and justified. I will even share my thoughts on how I felt hearing that 8 people (one of which being a famous space content creator) are officially going to the moon! This is a great mission and these 9 crew members will have the journey of a lifetime! Our mission is to spread love an

On this episode. we are recording this on December 13th, 2022 on planet Earth as Artemis 1 has successfully returned to Earth after a 1.4 million mile journey. - We have to discuss the newly attempted skip reentry done by Orion, and why it might be valuable for humans on Artemis 2. - The first potential privately funded mission to land on the moon just launched on a Falcon 9 this part week. - And I'd like to share my thoughts on SpaceX's latest Starlink application - The Starshield, which sounds like something out of a Marvel movie. A tool for the US Military for global surveillance. And it's up on SpaceX's website right now! This is Today In Space - thank you for joining us for episode 291! Let's get into the episode! We'd like to thank our sponsors: - Manscaped - Estes Rockets - AG3D Printing NASA Artemis 1 Return - Skip Reentry - Why is skipping on the atmosphere generally bad? - Why is it a valuable reentry technique? - Why wasn't it done before? Artemis splashdown on Earth https://time.com/6240198/nas

Welcome to Today In Space the all things space podcast. I am your space science podcast host from the East coast Alex G Orphanos. We are recording this from Planet Earth as Artemis 1 travels the Moon, the date is December 5, 2022. Here’s what we’re talking about this week: In our last episode we reviewed the NASA Artemis 1 mission leading up to its first lunar flyby as it was on its way to enter DRO, a highly fuel efficient orbit around the moon. This episode we review Orions time at the moon in DRO, including the start of its trip back to earth using the moon as a slingshot on its second and final flyby of the moon. We’ll review Flight days 10-20, including the 5 days in Distant Retrograde Orbit. We’ll share interesting facts and observations from it’s time there, including some of the incredible images and the flawless performance of both Orion and the ESA service module. We’d love to know your favorite moments from the mission so far. Send us a message on social media, comment, or email us at todayinspa

On this weeks episode we are celebrating Thanksgiving and all of our thanks for this year in 2022. There’s a lot to be thankful for - from the successful Artemis 1 mission underway to the influx of space progress we have with private and public companies. We can now look up the moon and KNOW we’re involved in moon missions!! We also share how our Wasp EVA in our new Bee suit to deal with the invasion of the alien wasps (check out our Halloween episode) helped us gain insights on two aspects of human space walks - astronaut gloves & how planning for EVAs is ESSENTIAL because we are just humans. Stress brains are dumb brains. Once I was in that bed room my brain went blank. Glad we had a plan ahead of time lol I also share what I’m thankful for, especially everyone supporting the podcast in their own way. Thanks for all your support - here’s to building a fantastic future!  @todayinspacepod on Instagram/Twitter @todayinspace on TikTok /TodayInSpacePodcast on Facebook Have a great week! Support the podcast:

On this episode we are catching up on some Space News: NASA's Artemis 1 launch Nov 16th, 1 AM ET (2 hour launch window) - SLS & Orion just survived (?) Hurricane Nicole wind gusts at the safety limit! NASA reports their annual economic output is TRIPLE the agency's budget - @THESHEETZTWEETS via NBC We reveal the WINNER of the Estes Rockets Falcon 9 giveaway on Instagram!!! The Polaris Program is going forward and there's lots of human science and research, and we review some of them on this episode @todayinspacepod on Instagram/Twitter @todayinspace on TikTok /TodayInSpacePodcast on Facebook Have a great week! Support the podcast: • Get 10% OFF at Estes Rockets (no engines/sails) with the promo code IN_ALEX • Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code SPACE at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod • Buy a 3D printed gift from our shop - ag3dprinting.etsy.com • Get a free quote on your next 3D printing project at ag3d-printing.com • Donate at todayinspace.net • Get SnapCollar for you and loved on

On this episode we dedicate an ENTIRE episode to the Falcon 9 - a rocket that in many ways has changed the future of humanity! We discuss why the rockets ENABLE access to space, and what the world was and might be without the Falcon 9.  From reusability to lower $$/kg to orbit, SpaceX's workhorse launch system has done many things in it's young life, with its 178 launches and only 32 boosters to date! The Falcon 9 has even changed the course of America's space program and is paving the way to interplanetary life for humanity! We are also excited to announce our partnership with Estes Rockets to GIVEAWAY their NEW SpaceX licensed model rocket (1:100 scale) - YOU could win, by going to our Instagram page and 1) liking the post and 2) following both @todayinspacepod and @estesrockets. Look for multiple chances to enter for the random drawing sometime early next week! Good luck - and thank you to Estes Rockets for partnering with us and offering one of their beautiful Falcon 9's to make this happen!  @todayinspac

On this episode, we have Space Storytime as Alex takes events from his life and adds a space-spin. For the past few weeks our home has been slowly invaded by wasps as summer turns to fall. We discuss how similar this "alien invasion" of wasps is to what might happen if ACTUAL aliens invaded. Consider this our Halloween episode, as this sci-fi horror turned reality has been consuming our lives the past two weeks. Alex uses all of his logic, strategy, and sci-fi knowledge to battle with the bees. We've learned more about wasps than we ever wanted to know... From Star Trek and the Borg, to Mark Watney and a duct-taped habitat - there are many connections with Space to be made. We made some serious lemondae from these life lemons! And don't worry, we share some Space News up front for those here for the latest in Orbital News. Artemis 1 Launch Date: Novemver 14 https://spacenews.com/nasa-outlines-case-for-making-sole-source-sls-award-to-boeing-northrop-joint-venture/ NEW JWST Image: Pillars of Creation: https:/

On this episode there’s SO much Space news to cover! We Lightning round through the orbital news of today: - DART mission results are in! How well did NASA do affecting the orbital period of the moonlet Dimorphos with its asteroid Didymos? - Teslabot was a controversial topic but thanks to everyone for the great feedback! I recap what I learned and shared my final thoughts on why this could be revolutionary (and controversial).  - Hubble could EXTEND its lifetime thanks to SpaceX and Jared Isaacman with Polaris Dawn 2 - at no cost to NASA?? - The United Launch Alliance received their BE-4 engines for their Vulcan rocket from Blue Origin.  - JWST shares more amazing pictures with a dual-star system Wolf-Rayet 140, including images with other telescopes/wavelengths overlayed to show us more of what is actually out there. We close out the episode asking YOU about the true space existential question: “Are we alone?” We want to know what you think and why! Email us at todayinspacepodcast@gmail.com or hit us up on

On this episode we talk about the DART mission AFTER impact and how the observed debris doesn't match any of our prediction models - and planetary scientists are loving it! We share part of a Twitter thread from @DrPhilTill all about how they expected the debris to act one way, and it did something else instead!  Teslabot Optimus was revealed on AI Day and we were shocked, excited, fascinated, and terrified all at the same time. We asked you on Instagram if you wanted us to chat Teslabot - and you voted YES!! So I share my intial thoughts and reactions after seeing it walk on stage for the first time, unassisted. THE FUTURE IS HERE We close out with another segment of Space Walk & Talk, where I speak about discipline, leaning into your strengths, and working on your weaknesses - all traits I find myself looking up to Astronauts for. I also reflect on the podcast and how unplanned and uncontrollable the path has been to get here.  Have a great week! Support the podcast: • Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free S

On this week's podcast we discuss all-things space NOT including NASA's Artemis & SpaceX. But instead share some updates from the AG3D Printing Lab, Orbital News from Mars, & review the upcoming DART mission. - AG3D Lab releases it's v3 design for the James Webb Space Telescope. We tested out a new durable resin and share some of the process of using our larger resin 3D printer the ELEGOO Saturn S. https://www.instagram.com/reel/CiqOrDWjJJo/ https://www.instagram.com/reel/CiqQUcaDeh1/ - Mars Update 1: 3D printing Martian regolith (soil) with a Ti mixture could provide huge benefit for life on Mars. A little soil goes a long way, and could solve problems not possible with space mission designs today. https://news.wsu.edu/press-release/2022/09/06/martian-rock-metal-composite-shows-potential-of-3d-printing-on-mars/ https://ceramics.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/ijac.14136 - Mars Update 2: The Perseverance Rover's MOXIE instrument has successfully converted CO2 into Oxygen and Carbon Monoxide. Oxy

We are all human beings. We have our own incentives to achieve goals in our lives. In the Space-game, incentive for progress depends mostly on how you decide to do space. SpaceX offers engineers of all ages the opportunity to be a part of something revolutionary, like making life interplanetary. NASA offers the best and brightest a chance to join the royal ranks of the United States space program to uphold and progress the legacy of this legendary organization. SpaceX opted to fail fast and learn faster, blowing up rockets in the search for reusability and preparing for interplanetary travel. NASA has history and is at the start of it's roughly seventh evolution with the Artemis Program and getting it's mega-moon rocket Space Launch System ready for Artemis 1. These are two different incentives towards space progress. We go over the novelty with each approach, and discuss the 'summer of hydrogen" which plagued NASA in the Space Shuttle era in the summer of 1990. This summer had months of delays due to unsolva

On this episode we are catching up after a busy, but scrub-filled week here in Florida. The first launch attempt for Artemis 1 scrubbed on Monday 8/29/22 originally due to an Engine 3 cooling issue. We discuss what went wrong and the balance that NASA has to strike as they learn their Space Launch System on the fly. Meanwhile, SpaceX launched twice while I've been here, once on the east coast and once on the west coast. Why is NASA having such a hard time? We go over all of that in the second half of the podcast. In the first half we discuss my time here in Flordia, learning the ins-and-outs of attending a launch as a regular citizen, and I share my experience and advice for YOU the next time you decide to come to Florida's Space Coast for Artemis 2, 3 and beyond! There's lots of places to watch and some things to prepare for if/when you do. We'll be camping out tonight for Artemis 1's second launch attempt on Saturday September 3rd, from 2:17PM-4:17PM ET. Weather is 60% GO! Follow us online for more content