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Made of Stars

Made of Stars is a look at everything in space exploration from programs and vehicles on Earth to discoveries made just out of our atmosphere and into deep space. Space enthusiast Wes Carroll interviews executive director of CSU"s Coca-Cola Space Science center Dr. Shawn Cruzen each week with new episodes published Thursday mornings.Georgia Association of Broadcasters winner for Best Podcast Series at the 2022 Gabby AwardsSupport the Podcast https://www.patreon.com/WescarrollVoice Over: Joe Earl

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42:57

We Could Receive Messages from Exoplanets in 2029

Made of Stars ·

2023/05/04

Elon Musk says SpaceX could be ready for another Starship launch in 6-8 weeks, but does the FAA agree? We've been sending messages into deep space and it's possible that intelligent life could message us back in 2029. Scientists have discovered a new means of studying FRBs. A nearby asteroid could be a chunk of the Moon. Plus, Halley's Comet debris will give us a meteor shower this weekend.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.

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38:58

SpaceX's Successful Launch Was Apparently Not So...

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2023/04/27

The April 20 SpaceX Super Heavy launch was applauded by the company after the massive rocket launched but nearby residents and nature have been negatively impacted by the takeoff. Plus, a Japanese company's lunar rover appears to have unsuccessfully landed. Last week's rare eclipse seen in parts of Australia have produced some amazing images. Plus TESS celebrates a milestone anniversary.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.

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44:16

SpaceX Successfully Launches Starship Before Blowing...

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2023/04/20

SpaceX successfully launched the Starship on the Super Heavy rocket before a series of malfunctions caused them to blow it up 4 minutes later. The launch was celebrated by SpaceX who will make adjustments and attempt another launch in a few months. A rare hybrid eclipse is underway near Australia. The Ingenuity helicopter has accomplished another milestone on Mars. FRBs were discovered piercing the halo of our neighboring Trianulum Galaxy. And the Pentagon continues to say there is no credible

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29:45

Dear Reporters, Elon Musk Is Really Smart

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2023/04/13

If you are planning to interview Elon Musk, do your homework. The European Space Agency's JUICE mission is preparing to explore Jupiter's moons. SpaceX could be launching an orbital Starship next week. Plus Solar Maximum may be coming earlier than expected. Dawn Aerospace has successfully tested a spaceplane with a rocket engine. Finally, JWST has given us another incredible image, this time of Cas A.Become a supporter of this podcast:

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40:44

The Moon May Already Have Plenty of Water for...

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2023/04/06

Chinese scientists have studied glassy beads, found on the Moon, created by cosmic impacts that may contain as much as 71 trillion gallons of water. Venus has an active volcano. An ultramassive black hole found in Abell 1201 may be the largest black hole possible. Plus the JWST has determined that a TRAPPIST-1 exoplanet is not habitable as was once believed.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.

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31:03

NASA Will Soon Tell Us Which Astronauts Will Travel...

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2023/03/30

NASA and the Canadian Space Agency will soon tell us the names of the astronauts who will travel around the Moon. Plus, Blue Origin explains why the New Shepard abort happened in September. The damaged Russian Soyuz has returned to Earth without a crew and Kazakhstan has seized Russian assets on Baikonour spaceport.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.

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34:59

Why Not Print a 3D Rocket and Launch It Into Space?

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2023/03/23

Relativity Space is preparing for a launch of a 3D printed rocket powered by methane. Plus, the Space Force has partnered with Arkisys Inc. a commercial orbiting platform and long-duration space-infrastructure-as-a-service business in space. James Webb Space Telescope has captured another awe-inspiring image of a dying star. Our own Sun has a massive coronal hole that's opened and could bring auroras to Earth. And scientists have given a surprisingly simple explaination for Oumuamua's unusual

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34:57

Space Suits Are the New Black

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2023/03/16

Axiom Space has revealed the new spacesuits that NASA astronauts will use on the surface of the Moon and Mars. SpaceX has successfully sent another restocking Cargo Dragon to the ISS. Six months after the successful DART mission, we are still learning more about asteroids, plus DART could come in handy in 2046 if asteroid 2023 DW does have an Earth trajectory. Plus rare CMEs have triggered northern and southern lights.Become a supporter of this podcast:

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32:58

The Five D's of Dodging Satellites and Space Debri

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2023/03/09

The ISS had to fire some thrusters to dodge a collision with a satellite. The Crew-5 astronauts are scheduled to return home Saturday. And mostly positive marks for the Artemis mission around the Moon.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.

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34:32

What Time Is It on the Moon?

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2023/03/02

The JWST has revaled extremely old galaxies that are much bigger than they should be thus throwing elements of the Big Bang Theory out and causing scientists to have to re-examine timelines and hydrogen levels. Also, is it time to begin mining operations on asteroids. One of Saturn's moons is offering up free samples of what's deep below its icy waters and all we have to do is go and catch it. Plus, what time is it on the Moon?Become a supporter of this podcast:

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31:32

Russia Says External Influences Caused the Progress Leak

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2023/02/23

Russia blames Progress leak on "external influences". Crew-6 mission has been delayed . The night time sky is especially impressive with the Moon, Jupiter and Venus gathering. Plus a runaway black hole has been spreading baby stars.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.

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30:07

Aliens from Saskatoon?

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2023/02/16

This week, no, those balloons are probably not aliens from deep space. Plus fire from the sky this week and 10 years ago. And Starship has had a successful test.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.

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32:22

The SpaceX and Hubble Dynasties Deliver More Wins

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2023/02/09

The Green Comet should be easy to spot this weekend (weather permitting). Hubble has delivered another impressive image to us along with a reminder that JWST isn't the only space telescope out there. SpaceX continues their successes with more launches and pacing to break their previous record. Scientists have discovered some interesting things about Earth's plasmapheric ocean.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.

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37:54

A Walk Above the Clouds

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2023/02/02

Two astronauts experienced a 7 hour space walk on their Groundhog Day. Plus, Wes and Shawn talk about the Green Comet as well as an asteroid that could potentially hot the Earth in 200 years and cause significant damage to the planet. Rolls-Royce is working on a nucelar generator that could bring power to the Moon and Mars. And finally, SpaceX celebrates a milestone with a launch this morning.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.

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37:37

Strange Things In the Sky?

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2023/01/26

A SpaceX rocket caused some confusion in Hawaii after creating a blue spiral in the sky. Plus an asteroid is passing by the Earth today just says before the Green Comet (ZTF) is at its nearest pass in our sky. Plus, Bacteria poop could be the answer to how we could build structures on Mars. And Quasars are more powerful that we thought.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.

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36:09

Mission to Mars in 45 Days?

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2023/01/19

Solar activity has been high this week with incredible artic auroras on display. Nuclear powered propulsion could send missions to Mars in 45 days.NASA astronaut Frank Rubio could be the first American astronaut to stay in space for a full year. The Green Comet ZTF's tail was pinched off and carried away by solar wind.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.

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40:26

It's Not a Rescue

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2023/01/12

Russia will send an unmanned Soyuz to the ISS that will serve as a return vehicle for astronauts currently aboard who have no current ride home. Virgin Orbit's attempt to launch a satellite from British soil is unsuccessful but there were many successful elements of the mission. JWST has confirmed an exoplanet and TESS has discovered 2 exoplanets that could possibly sustain life orbiting the same sun. SpaceX has three launches in the works and one of them is Starship.Become a supporter of this

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37:30

SpaceX Ends a Record Breaking Year and Begins An...

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2023/01/05

SpaceX wrapped up 2022 with a record breaking launch and has plans to raise the bar with even more launches in 2023 planned. The discovery of opals on Mars tells geologists new information about water on Mars and could be a source of water, fuel and oxygen for a possible colony there. Plus South Korea has released an image from their first ever lunar orbiter. And NASA says farewell to Apollo astronaut Walter Cunningham.Become a supporter of this podcast:

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36:06

Recapping Space News of 2022 Part 2

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2022/12/29

Part 2: This week, Wes and Shawn look back at the biggest space news stories of the year between July to DecemberBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.

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32:09

Recapping Space News of 2022 Part 1

Made of Stars ·

2022/12/22

Part 1: This week, Wes and Shawn look back at the biggest space news stories of the year between January and JuneBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.

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