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Space News SKYE Report 002: A German Commercial...

Today In Space ·

2026/09/07

This week, we’re covering what’s been trending in Space News for the last 8 days...and EUROPE FINALLY HAS ITS OWN RIDE TO ORBIT! A German company launched a commercial rocket to orbit from Norway — and almost nobody covered it, including SKYE on its first pass.We also get into NASA’s failed rescue of the Swift telescope, and a nuclear-powered spacecraft at the edge of the solar system that’s on the chopping block. Space News gathered by our AI Assistant SKYE and reported by your human host Spaceman

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12:41

A Falcon 9 Upper Stage Hit the Moon | The Crater,...

Today In Space ·

2026/08/30

IT'S ALL ABOUT THE MOON! Starting up a new weekly segment where we gather the biggest stories and launches from the last week, gathered by our AI Assistant SKYE and reported by your human host Spaceman Alex! I'm Alex G. Orphanos, your space science podcast host and your favorite mad scientist.Tell me what you think of the SKYE Report, and which segments to dig deeper into. Don't forget to catch the NASA Roman Telescope mission - join us live Sunday August 30th!Be well, stay safe, and stay

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11:21

There's Something Human About Stargazing

Today In Space ·

2026/08/24

Making Sense of the Future is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.There’s something human about stargazing. You don’t even need to know what you’re looking at.I just got back from Maine and about the most perfect dark skies you could ask for — a Bortle 1 or 2, against the Bortle 6 or 7 we get at Today In Space HQ outside Boston. Dark, clear skies like that makes you wonder what the night sky was to the early humans

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22:11

The Return of Spaceman Alex

Today In Space ·

2026/07/13

I got LAID OFF from my Engineering/Tech Day Job. 10 Months later, I’ve written and published my first book on 3D Printing. It’s time to share that story...It’s the Return of Spaceman Alex & Today in Space podcast! I share the process behind writing & publishing “The Book of Uncommon-Sense 3D Printing”. If you are interested in how I managed to complete this project while navigating a major career change, this video is for you.Whether you follow my 3D printing advice or are just curious about my

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40:29

NASA Moon Base Update & New Glenn Pad Anomaly for...

Today In Space ·

2026/05/30

NASA’s Moon Base plans just got a major update — and then Blue Origin had a serious New Glenn pad anomaly at SLC-36 that could shake up the timeline for upcoming lunar missions.In this episode of Today In Space, we break down NASA’s latest Moon Base update, including new awards for lunar landers, terrain vehicles, lunar drones, and the next phase of Artemis-related infrastructure. We also react to the New Glenn pad anomaly during static-fire preparations, what it could mean for Blue Origin, the

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43:21

Starship Flight 12 Is Coming! Get Caught Up Before...

Today In Space ·

2026/05/09

On this week’s episode, we break down what to expect for Starship Flight 12 coming up next week & we share the moments from our last live stream hanging out during another falcon heavy launch! There’s a lot going on in the world and the space industry and we want to get you amped up for the next big rocket launch May 15th, 2026 at 6:30PM ET!Starship flight 12 success is success for future Artemis missions and NASA’s journey to the moon again. So wish the team’s luck and get caught up on everything

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22:06

Artemis 2 Returns! Thoughts After Splashdown

Today In Space ·

2026/04/19

It’s been a week since the Artemis 2 Crew returned home from their Moon Mission! It feels like the world has changed since this heroic adventure around the Moon and back. We still have plenty of problems here on Earth, but hope and Moon Joy seem to be in the air. An entire generation is now growing up with an Artemis Campaign and the Moon Landings are in sight. Let’s recap the incredible cultural moment where we found some humanity following these 3 heroes around the moon and back! In the age of AI

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15:47

NASA Artemis 2 Mission RECAP | Days 2-7

Today In Space ·

2026/04/10

On this episode we recap Days 2-7 of the Artemis II Mission as the crew has broken records and learned more about the Moon than we ever knew before! This mission is more than just another spaceflight adventure, moon missions are SO SPECIAL! I recap the last week of the Moon Mission after launch, and share some of the best moments. But I also discuss what has made this first moon mission in half a century so special and unique....and why the next two missions are gearing up to be incredible! But

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54:28

NASA Artemis 2 | Day 1 - Lift Off To The Moon!

Today In Space ·

2026/04/03

In this episode, we’re covering DAY 1 of the Artemis 2 Mission in Earth orbit, before the TLI Burn to send the Orion Spacecraft and it’s crew of 4 to the Moon. So much has happened in only one day and there’s still so much of this mission to go! Big shoutout to everyone who joined us for the community live stream, including our co-hosts Matt Guy (niche3d.com) and Fitting in Adventure (@FittingInAdventure on youtube).Watch Our NASA Artemis 2 Launch Community Hangout Stream here:

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75:34

NASA's Ignition PT3 | Science, Exploration, and...

Today In Space ·

2026/04/01

In this episode, we break down the final part of NASA’s major Ignition Program Announcement on the Eve of Artemis 2. After the Artemis 2, we enter an exciting new era of NASA Future Tech that will expand science, exploration, and even the use of nuclear propulsion for space travel! From the Nancy Grace Roman Telescope, to SKYFALL drones on Mars, and SR-1 Freedom demonstrating nuclear electric propulsion for the first time - there is so much to discuss. Drop your thoughts in the comments!To listen to

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29:23

To Build, or Not to Build...A Space Station? NASA...

Today In Space ·

2026/03/30

In this episode we recap PT2 of NASA’s ambitious plan for the moon with live reactions from Alex during last Monday’s epic reveal of the Ignition Plan. This part is dedicated to orbital space stations and NASA’s controversial pausing of Gateway (the planned but underdeveloped Lunar Space Station) and their plans to replace the International Space Station in Low Earth Orbit.While seemingly a difficult admission from NASA that space stations are very expensive and complicated to not only build but

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18:37

Mindset as a Powerful Tool for the Complex: Both 3D...

Today In Space ·

2026/03/29

In this episode, Alex catches up on some of the latest projects he’s been working on between using Space Internet (Starlink) and the testing on the 3D Printed Starlink mount. The topic of “rethinking failure” has continued to stay in the zeitgiest after the new NASA Artemis plan. As a classically trained Aerospace Engineer, Alex thought it made sense to dive into this idea more. As a maker at heart, failure is thought of as a necessity in development so that you LEARN quickly. For the “classic” way

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53:16

NASA's NEW Ignition Plan PT1

Today In Space ·

2026/03/28

NASA just dropped one of the biggest space updates in years—and it could completely change the future of humanity in space.In this episode of Today In Space, I break down my live reaction to NASA’s IGNITION announcement, including:- The push toward a permanent Moon Base- Major changes to the Artemis Program (up to 5 and beyond!)- Why NASA is shifting strategy (and what it means)- The role of 3D printing, manufacturing, and infrastructure on the Moon- How this plan sets the stage for Mars and deep

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14:37

NASA Artemis Program REMIX | Did Jared Isaacman Make...

Today In Space ·

2026/03/07

On this episode of Today In Space, we discuss the recent changes to the #ArtemisProgram by the new NASA administrator, bringing a variety of reactions among space advocates and fans. We dive into my perspective as an Aerospace Engineer, Maker, and someone who has been covering Artemis at its beginning! Why is it good that #ArtemisII mission is delayed for now and what the new Artemis III and IV mean for the old way of doing things for our #returnToTheMoon. Even if you've only been following along

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82:00

EP404: Space Talkers 02 (From LIVE Podcast 3/2/26)

Today In Space ·

2026/03/06

This week on Today In Space, we are joined by Astrophotographers Andrew Abban (@apa_astro) & Thorne Ransom (@ransomobservatory on Instagram) — for Space Talkers 02! We were live on social media and Andrew, Thorne, myself, and the chat discussed Stargazing and all-things space. From the Total Lunar Eclipse to NASA's Artemis 2 we cover it all! • Experiencing the total solar eclipse in 2024 • Chasing the aurora borealis in 2025 • Capturing our latest astronomy photos • Capturing the Total Lunar Eclipse

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10:09

Why Artemis II Was Scrubbed Until March

Today In Space ·

2026/02/08

This week on Today In Space...space nerds left Florida disappointed as Artemis II is scrubbed until March — and cryogenic hydrogen does what it does best: leak.In this episode, we break down:* Why liquid cryogenic hydrogen is both an incredible and deeply frustrating rocket fuel* How Artemis I scrubbed three times in 2022 due to hydrogen leaks* The forgotten history of the “Summer of Hydrogen” (1990) during the Space Shuttle era* Why SLS inherits many of the same strengths — and weaknesses — as the

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91:09

Who Keeps Astronauts Alive? w/ Chuck Doarn COO of...

Today In Space ·

2026/01/06

🚀 In this full-length episode of Today In Space, Chuck Dorn — former NASA official and COO of SolaMed Solutions — takes us deep into the world of space medicine. We discuss: • What it takes to keep astronauts alive during long-duration missions • The challenges of medical care in microgravity • Ethical questions like "Who should fly to space?" • How telemedicine and remote care will shape commercial space travel • The role of standards and safety protocols for future space exploration If you're

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26:31

SpaceX on Red Alert! Rocket Lab reveals Neutron and...

Today In Space ·

2021/12/09

SpaceX’s ambitious and potentially revolutionary Starship program & it’s Raptor engine are at risk of bankrupting SpaceX if they don't figure out how to make reliable reusable engines soon. Elon's email to SpaceX employees was leaked and reveals what we have seen so many times from Musk - logical, almost Vulcan-like honesty when the company was in trouble. We have seen this before from him, and we have the various ‘honest’ moments throughout his career, especially with SpaceX. I would recommend

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76:25

Jordan Noone | People of Science | TIS#260

Today In Space ·

2021/12/02

This week we are joined by Jordan Noone for an episode of People of Science. Jordan is currently the Co-Founder, CTO/Partner of Embedded Ventures, dubbed the "skunkworks of deep tech venture capitol". They are investing in companies and technologies for space "beyond launch". There's so much focus on the rockets, but the whole reason we have rockets is to send payloads into space. If we solve the cost problem of going to space with reusability, then what comes next? How good is the stuff we are

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