Space and Things
A weekly podcast devoted to the exploration of space, with updates on what is happening in the space flight world as well as looking back at some of the key moments and figures involved with the evolution of space flight. Presented by historian Emily Carney and space nerd Dave Giles.
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- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 48 minutes
- Episodes
- 208
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2024
STP106 - So Much To Talk About - Remembering Don Lind and Frank Drake - Apollo Remastered - Freddo's New Website - And much more.
With so many great stories out there at the moment we want to make sure that we didn't miss anything which has been on our mind, so no main feature this week, just lots of different things to talk ab…
STP105 - An Update On JWST - with Mark McCaughrean of ESA - PLUS - Emily's Artemis-1 Adventure
This week we welcome back ESA senior Science and Exploration advisor Mark McCaughrean to give us an update on all things JWST.
Mark McCaughrean:
Twitter: https://twitter.co…
STP104 - The NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador Program - with John Wolfram
Do you feel like you’d like to do something useful with your passion for space flight? Well today we talk to a Solar System Ambassador, John Wolfram, to find out how you might be able to help.
More in…
STP103 - Training Astronauts For The Moon - with Tamara York (Artemis Crew Training Officer)
To honour the upcoming launch of Artemis-1, the first uncrewed flight of the Artemis program we present to you an interview with Artemis Crew Training Officer Tamara York to find out what the astrona…
STP102 - Getting To Know The Real Deke Slayton - With Kent Slayton and Alyssa Young
Deke Slayton is a legend in the space flight world, but how much do we know about him? Well this week we're joined by his son Kent, and Alyssa Young, the executive director of the Deke Slayton Memori…
STP101 - Remembering Nichelle Nichols - And The Importance of Star Trek - with Charles Chafer
On July 30th, actress Nichelle Nichols passed away at the age of 89. While best known for portraying Lieutenant Uhura in Star Trek, she also played a huge role in shaping NASA in the late 1970s, so w…
STP100 - Revisiting Skylab - With Dr. Joseph P. Kerwin
For our 100th episode, we decided that we’d like to talk some more about Skylab, and why not talk to one of the astronauts who lived onboard back in 1973, Dr. Joseph Kerwin.
Dr Kerwin doesn’t have any…
STP99 - Alone On The Moon - A Soviet Lunar Odyssey - with Gerald Brennan
This week we welcome back author Gerald Brennan, who we previously spoke to on episode 54. He has just released a brand new book called “Alone On The Moon - A Soviet Lunar Odyssey” - so we decided it…
STP98 - 50 Years Of Landsat - With Dr. Jim Irons and Dr. Jeff Masek
This week we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Landsat program. One of the most underrated programs in space flight. And to do this we’re joined by two Landsat scientists: Dr Jim Irons, former di…
STP97 - Robotic Spacecraft, Research and Lawsuits - With Jay Gallentine
This week we catch up with author Jay Gallentine talk all about his previous works and what he has coming up.
Jay Gallentine:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jay-gallentine-612a761a7/
Twitter: ht…
STP96 - Aurora 7 - Scott Carpenter - Did The Man Malfunction? 60th Anniversary
On 24th May 1962 Scott Carpenter climbed into Aurora 7, his Mercury spacecraft and launched on top of an Atlas rocket. The 6th person to go to space, but was he the right man for the job? Questions a…
STP95 - Transforming NASA and Launching A New Space Age - With Former NASA Deputy Administrator Lori Garver
This week we’re joined by former Deputy Administrator of NASA Lori Garver as she releases her new book: “Escaping Gravity: My Quest to Transform NASA and Launch a New Space Age”
Lori Garver:
STP94 - All You Need To Know About Solar Sails With Amber Dubill and Dr Grover Swartzlander
This week we set sail on a mission to find out more about solar sailing. And we’re joined by Amber Dubill and Dr. Grover Swartzlander to find out more as their work has just been awarded a phase 3 gr…
STP93 - Project Gemini - The Unsung Hero of Crewed Spaceflight
This week Dave is on holiday, so there’s no spaceflight news, but instead we have a look at what we think is the unsung hero of crewed spaceflight, Project Gemini.
STP92 - 'For All Mankind' Season 3 Preview - with Krys Marshall
This week we’re joined by one of the stars of AppleTV’s ‘For All Mankind’ - the one and only Krys Marshall who plays Danielle Poole. Season 3 premieres on June 10th, so this is a perfect time for a l…
STP91 - Becoming Off-Worldly - with Laura Forczyk
This week we’re joined by Laura Forzcyk to discuss her new book: Becoming Off-Worldly: Learning From Astronauts To Prepare For Your Spaceflight Journey.
Becoming Off-Worldly:
STP90 - Introducing 'SOLAR' - A Brand New Audio Drama - with Chris Porter and Jenny Curtis
This week we talk to the team behind the brand new audio drama podcast called “Solar” which stars Stephanie Beatriz, Alan Cumming, Helen Hunt and Jonathan Bangs.
Solar:
STP89 - Plants Grown In Lunar Soil For The First Time - With Dr. Anna-Lisa Paul.
Breaking news this week - Plants grown in Lunar soil.
Dr. Anna-Lisa Paul:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-lisa-paul-a9509ba5/
University of Florida Space Plants Lab:
STP88 - The Future Of Commercial Space Stations - ThinkOrbital - with Sebastian Asprella and Jim MacConnell
This week we’re talking to the CEO and VP of Technical Development for ThinkOrbital, a start up company which is trying to revolutionise the commercial station market.
Think Orbital:
STP87 - After The Trailblazers - with Susan Kilrain
This week we’re joined by retired NASA astronaut Susan Kilrain to discuss a new book she’s currently writing called “After The Trailerblazers” for women in traditionally male-dominated fields. It mai…