SPEXcast
SPEXcast is a weekly podcast diving into a variety of space topics. Come with us as we discuss the cutting edge of spacecraft engineering, potential future missions to outer space, and exciting scientific discoveries in the field of astrophysics.
- Update frequency
- every 11 days
- Average duration
- 51 minutes
- Episodes
- 90
- Years Active
- 2016 - 2021
9: Cryonics
Biomedical Engineers Augie and Cole lead a discussion on cryonics, torpor, and the science of human preservation in the name of space travel.
00:56:24 |
Thu 21 Apr 2016
8: RIT Astronomy Week
It's Astronomy Week here at RIT, so Phil and TJ sit down with two astronomers and physicists, Dr. Jennifer Connelly and Dr. Michael Zemcov, to talk about the technology that allows us to see beyond …
00:56:24 |
Wed 13 Apr 2016
7: Rocket Propulsion
Phil, TJ, and August sit down with our special guest, Ben McFadden, to talk about rocket engines. Why do we use rockets in space? What physical principles govern rocket engines? What are the basic de…
00:35:20 |
Wed 06 Apr 2016
6: Interplanetary Travel
Phil, TJ, and Anthony discuss all the different methods of travelling within our solar system. What types of propulsion is out there? How can we survive long journeys? Do astronauts eat enough?
00:50:55 |
Wed 30 Mar 2016
5: Q&A with the Center for Computational Relativity and Gravitation
SPEXcast hosts a Q&A session with Brennan Ireland and Monica Rizzo, two researchers from the RIT Center for Computational Relativity and Gravitation (CCRG) who simulate spacetime with supercomputers.…
00:55:18 |
Wed 23 Mar 2016
4: Asteroid Mining
SPEXcast discusses the future of asteroid mining. Our special guest, Anthony Hennig is a 5th year student at RIT whose thesis is on Asteroid Mining Public Policy. Who owns asteroids? Is it moral to m…
00:55:28 |
Wed 16 Mar 2016
3: Moon vs. Mars
SPEXcast dicusses whether humanity should focus on the Moon or Mars first as it steps out beyond the Earth's gravity well. Should we use the Moon to practice eventual techniques for visiting Mars? Wh…
00:37:33 |
Mon 07 Mar 2016
2b: Brave New World
SPEXcast goes a bit off-topic and discusses the dystopia of Brave New World. We discuss the role of production on the culture of society and whether the achievement of universal happiness is the sati…
00:18:00 |
Tue 01 Mar 2016
2a: Gravitational Waves
SPEXcast discusses the recent discovery of gravitational waves. We delve into RIT's key role in the discovery, as well as the history of the theory of gravitational waves.
00:29:41 |
Tue 01 Mar 2016
1: Rocket Reusability
SPEXcast delves into the field of reusable rocket technology. Listen as we discuss SpaceX's historic rocket landing, Blue Origin's New Shepard, SMART reuse and Project Adeline.
00:34:38 |
Tue 01 Mar 2016
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