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Today In Space

Alex G. Orphanos, Science Communicator

The award-winning space science podcast about all things space! Hosted by Alex G. Orphanos, science communicator, maker, and aerospace engineer. Our mission: to spread love and spread science!

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All Episodes

10:10

SpaceX CRS19 Post-Launch Reaction with remaining NASA...

Today In Space ·

2019/12/06

After the SpaceX CRS19 launch to send the Dragon Spacecraft to the International Space Station, we had an impromptu podcast as soon as we got off the podcast with some of the remaining NASA Social peeps. Unfortunately, due to the nature of launching rockets, the launch on Wednesday was scrubbed for Thursday and some of the amazing people on this trip had to return home. But, with those remaining, we had the chance to share our reactions post-launch which is really cool considering for most of us it

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19:02

Prelaunch SpaceX Jitters & the Origins of Why I...

Today In Space ·

2019/12/02

Hey there Space People! Here in sunny (and warm) Florida avoiding the triple threat snow storms in Boston and getting ready for the SpaceX CRS-19 launch. Today was a nice relaxing day getting prepped for this amazing opportunity from the NASA Social program and I can't help but think back to where this all started. And I mean BACK to the origins of why I podcast. It's amazing to look back and see how the earliest memories of what I wanted to be when I was a kid has somehow manifested itself into

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29:26

RIP Starship MK1 and WHY SpaceX is disruptive in the...

Today In Space ·

2019/11/23

On this episode, which I have recorded for a third time, covers the latest on SpaceX's Starship testing as well as some news on the costs of the Commercial Crew Program for NASA's options on sending humans into space again, without the aid of Russia and their Soyuz capsule (which costs $87 million per Astronaut). I also talk about my thoughts on WHY SpaceX is so disruptive in the Space Industry and how they make it possible to be immune to the ever-changing winds of government funding and political

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15:36

A Star Older Than the Universe?! Alex goes into a...

Today In Space ·

2019/11/14

On this episode I share my thoughts on an article we received from a listener (thank you Rachel!) about one of the oldest Star's in our known universe that registers as older than the universe...How is that possible? Is science not perfect? How can the magical art of science be wrong? IT'S OVER 9000??!! This brings up one of my favorite parts of science. That it is not perfect. In fact, what science does in my opinion is allow us to disseminate reality. And even then, we can only truly guess within

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16:15

SpaceX & Boeing make Progress, Voyager 2's...

Today In Space ·

2019/11/07

On this week's episode we review some important progress in the Commercial Crew Program as both SpaceX and Boeing have had successful tests on their human rated spacecraft. This means the rest of this year will be busy with more testing of the Crew Dragon and CST-100 Starliner. We also review the general details on what Voyager 2 has found since it exited the Heliosphere of our Sun and entered interstellar space (not all of it is what we expected). Boeing's CST-100 Starliner Pad Abort Test

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18:03

Halloween, Action creates Micro-Progress, and SpaceX...

Today In Space ·

2019/10/31

Happy Halloween! This week was a really crazy week and pushed me mentally. But I managed to get another podcast out and accomplish a lot with so many other things going on. This is life. But I wanted to take some time to talk about what helps me get all of this done, between the podcast and AG3D printing. It's the iterative mindset. Setting yourself up to take action and learn in the process. So much of my early 20's was focused on learning everything before taking action. While I may be turning 30

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12:40

Orbital News: Historic First All-Woman Spacewalk, the...

Today In Space ·

2019/10/24

In this episode we cover some orbital news on the historic first all woman spacewalk with Astronauts Christina Koch and Jessica Meir. Learn about what they accomplished on their spacewalk on the ISS, as well as a background on each Astronaut. I share my thoughts on why we don’t cover ISS operations regularly on the podcast. When you’ve gone to school for Aerospace engineering and they retire the Space Shuttle program before you graduate, you tend to be a little cautious about what’s happening today

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14:12

The Balance: NASA & SpaceX - Jim Bridenstein visits...

Today In Space ·

2019/10/15

This week it's time to discuss the "Balance" in the Space Industry once again as NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstein visited SpaceX HQ in Hawthorne, California to get an update on the progress for the Commercial Crew Program. It's the belief of this podcast that our best chance for a fantastic future in space to happen is if there is a balance between how NASA and SpaceX operate. If they can learn from each other to create a leading space industry that has deep standards and knowledge, but can

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20:15

SpaceX Starship Update, Delta V, and Orbital...

Today In Space ·

2019/10/07

Finally my voice is back from this cold I've had, and I'm well enough to cover the SpaceX Starship update from Elon Musk this past week. While I highly recommend listening to the update yourself (link below), I've broken down some key concepts that I think we should all take away from the current state of Starship. There's lots of work to be done and technology to develop. But, there's also some incredible things that Starship can achieve that no other spacecraft in existence can accomplish. The

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15:15

The Raid on Area 51, Bob Lazar, and Stagnant Space...

Today In Space ·

2019/09/27

Hey there Space People! Back this week for another podcast - it's been a busy week but I managed to pull one together amid the chaos! This episode is more off the cuff and me doing some Space Commentary on the Area 51 raid, my thoughts on Bob Lazar and his Joe Rogan Experience interview and the Netflix Documentary "Bob Lazar: UFOs and Flying Saucers". But to start, I wanted to talk about what the state of space politics is not even a month after the Space Command report. I'll give you a clue - I

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19:27

What is the Future of Space 2060? 8 Possible Space...

Today In Space ·

2019/09/19

ABOUT THE EPISODE: The report from Air Force Space Command came across my space radar this week, both online and in person which is usually a good indication we should talk about it here on the podcast. I sat down, read the report, and now I have some thoughts to share. Since there's a solid shot you will never take the time to actually read this report - sit back, buckle up, and get ready as we explain the 8 possible space futures according to the US Space Command that are based on the axis of

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12:52

Failure is part of the journey | India loses contact...

Today In Space ·

2019/09/12

I'm back from Amsterdam and we have lots to talk about! The Chandrayaan-2 mission attempted to land on the surface of the moon but complications arose. We update you on the latest with the mission and will continue to monitor as things continue. Then we close out talking about the importance of understanding that failure is only part of the journey. The Chandrayaan-2 mission showed us a great example of how to support each other in the face of adversity. Updates on the Chandrayaan-2 Landing

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20:04

Aliens, the Microbiome, SpaceX CRS 18 Returns, Delta...

Today In Space ·

2019/09/02

In this episode, we cover some Orbital News to cover what's new in the Space Industry. SpaceX just returned their Dragon Capsule from CRS-18 safely, the United Launch Alliance (ULA) had their last launch of the Delta IV Medium rocket and we discuss it's replacement, the Vulcan Centaur Booster. There's also some insight into a potential option for the Lunar Gateway thanks to a tweet from Eric Berger. Then we go over my thoughts on aliens for the first time in a segment dedicated to the topic. I also

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19:17

The Last Starhopper - Launch Hangout for both SpaceX...

Today In Space ·

2019/08/28

This week the timing of everything Starhopper worked out and I was able to sit in front of the microphone and watch the 150m test launch for SpaceX. While the first day was scrubbed, there was solid space-talk about Starhopper, how to make spaceships and rockets cheaper, the power of iterative design, 3D printing, and more. Just an Aerospace Engineer, a microphone, and a launch hangout as we talk everything SpaceX, Starhopper, Starship, and more!

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25:04

SpaceX Hypothesis, Chandrayaan2 update, RocketLabs...

Today In Space ·

2019/08/21

On this week's episode, we have a few Orbital News segments to go through to catch you up on what's going on this week in space: Waiting on the FAA for Starhopper 200m Test https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1162096454367756288?lang=en Chandrayaan-2 Enters Lunar Orbit https://www.space.com/india-chandrayaan-2-moon-mission-enters-lunar-orbit.html RocketLab’s #LookMaNoHands mission https://youtu.be/SNuauG1Gvr8 Starman and Elon Musk's Cherry Red Tesla Roadster complete 1st solar orbit

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13:40

Personal Log: The Balance - Mental Wellness,...

Today In Space ·

2019/08/12

This past week was really busy, and I wanted to refocus myself for the week ahead. So, here's another installment of the Balance in this week's Personal Log. We all have a balance for success, and we're all human and get off the wagon. I'm sharing my struggles and achievements of personal development in the hopes it starts a discussion about things like mental health, personal well being, and simply taking care of yourself. At the very least, it's a place for me to talk about the human side of

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16:47

Orbital News: SpaceX Starship & CRS-18, LightSail2 on...

Today In Space ·

2019/08/06

On this week's episode, we go deep and cover some major Orbital news from Earth's space industry - catching you up on what's new in Space. Lightsail2 now using propulsion thanks to Solar Pressure http://www.planetary.org/blogs/jason-davis/ls2-deploys-sail.html http://www.planetary.org/blogs/jason-davis/lightsail-2-successful-flight-by-light.html Carl Sagan interview on Johnny Carson (Planetary Society) https://youtu.be/-cEXKu_Onlk SpaceX had a successful CRS18 launch followed up by a docking

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19:08

Visiting Johnson Space Center and Space Nerding Out |...

Today In Space ·

2019/07/30

This past week I had the chance to visit Johnson Space Center while I was in Texas! I wanted to share my thoughts on my first time there, including some tips on what to see and where I stayed - I still want to go back and see more of it. It's a pretty interesting area, and I love Texas. It also made me think of my early influences for space and science - because I got to see a Space Shuttle up close and personal for the first time EVER! So much space nerding - and you can see my pictures and videos

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22:19

One Small Step, Discipline, and Focus | Apollo 11...

Today In Space ·

2019/07/21

Happy 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing! In this special edition of the podcast, I will be sharing my thoughts on the Apollo60th, and hope to cover it from an angle you haven't heard before. To start, we have a launch hangout using the audio from the Saturn V launch on July 16th, 1969 and we finish off with my thoughts on the influence of the Apollo 11 moon landing 50 years later. I also share my logic against the age old argument that "We shouldn't put money and resources into a space

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14:27

Apollo50th coming up, SpaceX Starship Hover test, and...

Today In Space ·

2019/07/14

This last week was packed full of space! I got to attend a public conversation at the Boston Public Library where Robert Stone and Alan Andres spoke about 'Chasing the Moon' and everything Apollo as the 50th is coming up this week July 16-20th. Lots of NASA centers to celebrate at, see links below for more. In Orbital News, we go over SpaceX's Starhopper test on Tuesday, LightSail2, Hayabusa2, India's Moon mission launch (day episode was released), and we cover the change at NASA for leadership of

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