The Space Between
The Space Between is a leading astronomy and science communication podcast hosted by Kolby Van Camp and Dawson Wagner. Each week, we dive into the wonders of the universe, exploring astronomy, astrophysics, cosmology, and more, through curiosity-driven conversations with scientists, thinkers, explorers, and communicators.
Our mission is simple: make complex ideas about space accessible, engaging, and human. From Nobel Prize-winning physicists to rising voices in the astronomy community, The Space Between bridges cutting-edge science with everyday curiosity.
- Update frequency
- every 10 days
- Average duration
- 53 minutes
- Episodes
- 33
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
#30: Bernie Michaels and the chaos behind black holes
In this episode of The Space Between, Kolby, Dawson, and special guest Bernie Michaels dive into the hidden patterns of chaos and the strange gravitational dance of black holes. Bernie, a self-procla…
#29: Surviving the lunar night with the thermoelectric solution
Far from Earth, the Moon presents explorers with an unforgiving puzzle: two weeks of searing daylight followed by two weeks of frozen night. For any future habitat, this isn’t just an inconvenience—i…
#28: What's lurking beyond the edge of the solar system?
Far beyond the orbit of Pluto lies a silent frontier—the frozen edge of the solar system, where light fades, and time seems to stretch. In this episode of The Space Between, Kolby and Dawson explore …
#27: What's really happening with 3I/ATLAS?
In this episode of The Space Between, Kolby and Dawson dive headlong into the extraordinary cosmic guests gracing our solar system in 2025—starting with 3I/ATLAS, the third confirmed interstellar obj…
#26: The Orion Nebula, Pleiades, and Hyades are... related?
In this episode of The Space Between, Kolby and Dawson explore the cosmic family tree hiding in plain sight: the Orion Nebula, the Pleiades, and the Hyades. New research suggests these iconic star cl…
#25: Dr. Patricia Henning - Very Large Array Series
The VLA and NRAO approved our content for release! Enjoy the second of a small series of interviews we conducted with scientific personnel this last March at the VLA and the NRAO.
Kolby and Dawson sit…
#24: Summer Ash at the VLA - Very Large Array Series
The VLA and NRAO approved our content for release! Enjoy the first of a small series of interviews we conducted with scientific personnel this last March at the VLA and the NRAO.
Kolby, Dawson, and Be…
#23: Lost in space, sort of
Kolby and Dawson break down a recent development where two astronauts are potentially being left on the International Space Station for a significant period of time due to a technical malfunction, pl…
#22: Fungi, an unlikely space ally
Kolby and Dawson discuss fungi in space, its durability, NASA's plans for how it can be used, and whether a hypothesis that it provides access to a deeper level of understanding to the universe.
#21: Caves on the moon and rockets to Mars
Kolby and Dawson fire up season 3 with some space news about caves on the moon, the technology needed to explore further into our solar system, and Space X's newest missile launch.
UPDATE: Getting back to the basics
Hey all. We so appreciate your support over these strange last nine months. The times have changed, the expectations in our lives have changed, and we just want to get back to the basics.
You have bee…
#20: Recap of our Very Large Array trip
Kolby, Dawson, and Ben recap their trip to the Very Large Array.
#19: To UAP or not to UAP, that is the question
Kolby and Dawson discuss the latest in the American governmental findings regarding UAPs and the conflicting messaging it sends.
Patreon Pod Preview: Odysseus... fell over
#18: To the moon and beyond
Kolby and Dawson break down the recent landing of Odysseus on the moon, the expansion of inter-solar technology, and what that means for the future of humanity.
#17: Planets, exoplanets, and more
Kolby and Jimmy enjoy a little bit of a relax day with Dawson out of the country and discuss planets, exoplanets, movies, and more.
#16: The power of radio telescopes
Kolby and Dawson discuss radio telescopes, their upcoming trip to the Very Large Array and the wonders of the Event Horizon Telescope.
#15: Josh Dury, dark sky activism, and astrophotography
Kolby and Dawson sit down with one of the UK's most prominent astrophotographers, Josh Dury - AKA Starman - to discuss his recent success, frequent collaborations with the BBC, dark sky activism, and…
#14: Trevor Jones and AstroBackyard
Kolby and Dawson sit down with one of the most prominent YouTube astrophotographers in the world, Trevor Jones from AstroBackyard, to discuss astrophotography, being a YouTuber, astronomy, and making…
#13: John Mather and the James Webb Space Telescope
Kolby and Dawson sit down with 2006 Nobel Laureate in Physics and the senior astrophysicist for the James Webb Space Telescope through NASA, Dr. John Mather, to discuss JWST, putting telescopes in or…