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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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41:52

Auroral Fireworks! Happy New Year!

Made of Stars ·

2025/01/02

Solar activity gave many around the world a dazzling show of auroral activity to begin 2025. The Parker Solar Probe survived its record breaking pass of the Sun. SpaceX smashed 2023's record number of launches by launching every 2.7 days in 2024. And JWST reveals black holes can suppress star formation. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.

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31:34

Recapping Space News of 2024 Part 2

Made of Stars ·

2024/12/26

This week Wes and Shawn take a look back at the 5 biggest space news stories of 2024Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.

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32:07

Recapping Space News of 2024 Part 1

Made of Stars ·

2024/12/19

This week, Wes and Shawn begin their look back at the 10 biggest space news stories of 2024Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.

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30:13

Jupiter, Mars and Isaacman, Oh My!

Made of Stars ·

2024/12/12

Jupiter dazzles in the nightime sky. A massive thunderstorm was spotted on Jupiter. Nominee to run NASA Jared Isaacman has given his first public statements about his nomination. A cracked rock on Mars has revealed a surprise. Plus the liquid on Mars may not have been what was previously thought. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.

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36:52

Jared Isaacman Is Trump's Pick to Lead NASA

Made of Stars ·

2024/12/05

Jared Isaacman has been named as the former and future President's pick to lead NASA in the new administration. Isaacman has been to space as a commercial astronaut and recently did the first ever commercial spacewalk. If confirmed, would Isaacman potentially go to space as the NASA administrator? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.

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32:36

No, Turkey Isn't Moist in Space

Made of Stars ·

2024/11/27

Astronauts aboard the ISS shared a video of themselves opening up their Thanksgiving MREs in space and revaled what their feast would include. There's a strange smell aboard the ISS and its coming from a Russian Progress cargo spacecraft. Scientists have a new theory about FRBs and where they originate. Plus, JWST has given us a new and incredible look at the Sombrero Galaxy. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.

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45:09

SpaceX Doesn't Catch the Booster with the...

Made of Stars ·

2024/11/21

With a group of VIPs watching, SpaceX was not able to catch the booster for its latest Super HEavy Launch. Optus-X was launched by SpaceX Sunday, but what is it? SpaceWeather.com wants to hear from you if you are a farmer whose GPS equipment was impacted by geomagnetic storms. TMATs were photographed over Norway. And a star was imaged in detail outside the Milky Way. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.

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32:58

Electricity from Space?!

Made of Stars ·

2024/11/14

Iceland is preparing to receive solar power from a satellite that is beamed down to Earth. Uranus' moon Miranda may have an ocean beneath its surface. Plus let's talk about quasars and super massive black holes!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.

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34:29

Crew-9 Had to Board Their Dragon and Move It

Made of Stars ·

2024/11/07

The Crew-9 astronauts aboard the ISS all boarded their Dragon capsule so they could move it to another docking port to allow a delivery to be made. SpaceX dazzled with its booster catch but that was just the beginning. Comet ATLAS didn't survive the Sun. The Parker Solar Probe is preparing for a very near miss of the Sun. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.

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34:20

Celebrating Halloween and Podcast #200

Made of Stars ·

2024/10/31

NASA has regained communication with Voyager 1. Perseverance gets a new look and photographs of an asteroid crater on Mars. New data shows methane rich crust on Titan. A Crew-8 astronaut is reportedly stable and back with the crew after a medical issue during the return to Earth. Plus astronomers have discovered the fastest spinning neutron star. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.

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32:12

SpaceX Crew-8 Wasn't Stuck Either

Made of Stars ·

2024/10/24

SpaceX Crew-8 is on its way home and in spite of reports, it wasn't stuck in space. SpaceX has rolled out its next Heavy Booster. An X-Class solar flare was recorded last night and the region that produced it is now lining up with Earth. Scientists can study tree rings to learn about solar storms from the past. Plus the first ever triple star system has been found that contains a black hole. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.

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45:43

A Second Wave of Aurora... But Could There Be a Third?!

Made of Stars ·

2024/10/17

We warned you that a second wave of aurora could be coming on last week's show and it did. And there's a chance a third wave could be coming as well. Comet T-ATLAS continues to dazzle in the night time sky. SpaceX has has had an incredible run over the last 10 days. Plus Axiom Space has teamed up with Prada... yes that Prada. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.

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30:36

Severe Geomagnetic Storm Watch Tonight!

Made of Stars ·

2024/10/10

Severe geomagnetic storms could produce another night of auroral activity like what we experienced in May. Also, there are now two comets lighting up the night sky over the next few days. The HERA spacecraft successfully launched before Hurricane Milton's arrival. JWST has given us valuable information about the formation of stars and their frequency. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.

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37:20

Starliner Astronauts Now Officially Have a Ride Home

Made of Stars ·

2024/10/03

The SpaceX Crew-9 mission has launched and docked with the ISS and the 2 Starliner astronauts have seats for a ride home in February. The two NASA astronauts who were bumped from the Crew-9 mission have spoken about missing out and have been put back into the pool for future possible missions. SpaceX has temporarily grounded its Falcon missions after an issue during the Crew-9 launch. Comet T-ATLAS will soon be visible and possibly during daylight hours. Become a supporter of this podcast:

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39:51

The Captain Armband Has Been Passed on ISS

Made of Stars ·

2024/09/25

Hurricane Helene has delayed the launch of Crew-9. Russia's Soyuz returned home Monday bringing to Earth Oleg Kononenko who now holds the record for most experienced space-flier. The cosmonaut was in command aboard the ISS and has passed that responsibility off to American Suni Williams. A snowman (or peanut) shaped asteroid narrowly missed Earth on a fly-by. The Perseverance rover captured a strange image on Mars of a striped rock, the first of its kind spotted on Mars. And astronomers have

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22:51

What If an Astronaut Needs Surgery in Space?

Made of Stars ·

2024/09/19

This week, Shawn is off and Wes responds to a question sent in by a listener who wants to know what would happen if an astronaut aboard the ISS needed surgery. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.

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32:15

A New Dawn for Commercial Space Missions

Made of Stars ·

2024/09/12

Polaris Dawn has completed its spacewalk. Starliner successfully returned to Earth. October will give us comet A3. WASP-76b has iron winds and rain. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.

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32:16

Starliner Prepares to Return Home

Made of Stars ·

2024/09/05

Boeing's Starliner will return home this weekend with its astronauts still on board the ISS. SpaceX will launch its Crew-9 mission later this month with empty seats to return the Starliner astronauts home in February. Polaris Dawn is now scheduled to launch early Saturday. New evidence suggests that a huge asteroid slammed into Ganymede and altered its surface. The DART mission appears to have created the first ever man-made meteor shower that will visit us for 100 years. Become a supporter of this

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35:05

Astronaut Cady Coleman Joins Us

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2024/08/27

Retired astronaut talks with us to talk about appearing at Dragon Con, her book Sharing Space, her documentary The Longest Goodbye, and her incredible career as an astronaut. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.

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39:02

Doritos, a Milky Way and a Glass of Tang

Made of Stars ·

2024/08/22

The Polaris Dawn Mission is preparing to launch on Tuesday and taking with it some space friendly Doritos. NASA has issued a a FAQ about the Starliner mission and in it they say t hat the astronauts are not stuck on the ISS. Debris from t he DART mission could make its way to Earth and Mars in the next 10 years. A rogue star is making its way out of the Milly Way. Sunspot activity is at a 20 year high. Become a supporter of this podcast:

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