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 Awards
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Original Music: Graham Hobson
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- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 34 minutes
- Episodes
- 245
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Virgin Galactic Successfully Launches Final Test Flight
Virgin Galactic has successfully launched their final test flight to suborbital space. NASA has awarded a $3.4 billion Artemis moon lander contract to Blue Origin. Ax-2 has successfully docked with t…
00:34:11 |
Thu 25 May 2023
Earth Will Likely Be Devoured by the Sun (Eventually)
Scientists have observed a star devouring a Jupiter-sized planet and that could be the eventual fate of Earth. Aurora blobs have been observed in Europe and they are magnificent. Ax-2 has been schedu…
00:37:20 |
Thu 18 May 2023
An Enormous Radioactive Mass Is Heading Right for Earth
The James Webb Space Telescope has imaged an asteroid belt around Fomalhaut. SpaceX completes 200 consecutive successful Falcon missions. A radioactive mass the size of a mountain is heading for Eart…
00:34:23 |
Thu 11 May 2023
We Could Receive Messages from Exoplanets in 2029
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 messag…
00:42:57 |
Thu 04 May 2023
SpaceX's Successful Launch Was Apparently Not So Successful
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 co…
00:38:58 |
Thu 27 Apr 2023
SpaceX Successfully Launches Starship Before Blowing It Up
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 adjust…
00:44:16 |
Thu 20 Apr 2023
Dear Reporters, Elon Musk Is Really Smart
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 wee…
00:29:45 |
Thu 13 Apr 2023
The Moon May Already Have Plenty of Water for Settlements
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…
00:40:44 |
Thu 06 Apr 2023
NASA Will Soon Tell Us Which Astronauts Will Travel to the Moon
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 damag…
00:31:03 |
Thu 30 Mar 2023
Why Not Print a 3D Rocket and Launch It Into Space?
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-infr…
00:34:59 |
Thu 23 Mar 2023
Space Suits Are the New Black
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 afte…
00:34:57 |
Thu 16 Mar 2023
The Five D's of Dodging Satellites and Space Debri
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 Moo…
00:32:58 |
Thu 09 Mar 2023
What Time Is It on the Moon?
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 hydro…
00:34:32 |
Thu 02 Mar 2023
Russia Says External Influences Caused the Progress Leak
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 ho…
00:31:32 |
Thu 23 Feb 2023
Aliens from Saskatoon?
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.
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00:30:07 |
Thu 16 Feb 2023
The SpaceX and Hubble Dynasties Deliver More Wins
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.…
00:32:22 |
Thu 09 Feb 2023
A Walk Above the Clouds
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 caus…
00:37:54 |
Thu 02 Feb 2023
Strange Things In the Sky?
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 i…
00:37:37 |
Thu 26 Jan 2023
Mission to Mars in 45 Days?
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 Americ…
00:36:09 |
Thu 19 Jan 2023
It's Not a Rescue
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 Brit…
00:40:26 |
Thu 12 Jan 2023
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