Today In Space
The award-winning space science podcast about all things space! Hosted by Alex G. Orphanos, science communicator, maker, and aerospace engineer. Our mission: to spread love and spread science!
- Update frequency
- every 9 days
- Average duration
- 38 minutes
- Episodes
- 389
- Years Active
- 2014 - 2025
Orbital News: Historic First All-Woman Spacewalk, the ISS, and NASA's Future | TIS#169
In this episode we cover some orbital news on the historic first all woman spacewalk with Astronauts Christina Koch and Jessica Meir. Learn about what they accomplished on their spacewalk on the ISS,…
The Balance: NASA & SpaceX - Jim Bridenstein visits SpaceX HQ | TIS#168
This week it's time to discuss the "Balance" in the Space Industry once again as NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstein visited SpaceX HQ in Hawthorne, California to get an update on the progress for the…
SpaceX Starship Update, Delta V, and Orbital Refueling | TIS#167
Finally my voice is back from this cold I've had, and I'm well enough to cover the SpaceX Starship update from Elon Musk this past week. While I highly recommend listening to the update yourself (lin…
The Raid on Area 51, Bob Lazar, and Stagnant Space Politics | TIS 166
Hey there Space People! Back this week for another podcast - it's been a busy week but I managed to pull one together amid the chaos! This episode is more off the cuff and me doing some Space Comme…
What is the Future of Space 2060? 8 Possible Space Futures and the Axis of Space Power | TIS165
The report from Air Force Space Command came across my space radar this week, both online and in person which is usually a good indication we should talk about it here on the podca…
Failure is part of the journey | India loses contact with Chandrayaan 2 before Moon landing | TIS 164
I'm back from Amsterdam and we have lots to talk about! The Chandrayaan-2 mission attempted to land on the surface of the moon but complications arose. We update you on the latest with the mission an…
Aliens, the Microbiome, SpaceX CRS 18 Returns, Delta IV Med and Vulcan, SNC Lunar Gateway | TIS#163
In this episode, we cover some Orbital News to cover what's new in the Space Industry. SpaceX just returned their Dragon Capsule from CRS-18 safely, the United Launch Alliance (ULA) had their last la…
The Last Starhopper - Launch Hangout for both SpaceX 150m test launch attempts | TIS162
This week the timing of everything Starhopper worked out and I was able to sit in front of the microphone and watch the 150m test launch for SpaceX. While the first day was scrubbed, there was solid …
SpaceX Hypothesis, Chandrayaan2 update, RocketLabs LookMaNoHands, and Starman completes first lap of the Sun | TIS161
On this week's episode, we have a few Orbital News segments to go through to catch you up on what's going on this week in space: Waiting on the FAA for Starhopper 200m Test https://twitter.com/elonm…
Personal Log: The Balance - Mental Wellness, Discipline, and 'taking small steps' towards change
This past week was really busy, and I wanted to refocus myself for the week ahead. So, here's another installment of the Balance in this week's Personal Log. We all have a balance for success, and we…
Orbital News: SpaceX Starship & CRS-18, LightSail2 on Solar Propulsion, and India's Low-Powered Moon Mission continues | TIS 159
On this week's episode, we go deep and cover some major Orbital news from Earth's space industry - catching you up on what's new in Space.
Lightsail2 now using propulsion thanks to Solar Pressure
Visiting Johnson Space Center and Space Nerding Out | TIS 158
This past week I had the chance to visit Johnson Space Center while I was in Texas! I wanted to share my thoughts on my first time there, including some tips on what to see and where I stayed - I sti…
One Small Step, Discipline, and Focus | Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Episode | TIS 157
Happy 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing! In this special edition of the podcast, I will be sharing my thoughts on the Apollo60th, and hope to cover it from an angle you haven't heard bef…
Apollo50th coming up, SpaceX Starship Hover test, and former NASA Astronaut to lead human ops for Artemis | TIS 156
This last week was packed full of space! I got to attend a public conversation at the Boston Public Library where Robert Stone and Alan Andres spoke about 'Chasing the Moon' and everything Apollo as …
A SpaceX Fairing, Space Program Momentum, and Part 2 of We Choose to go to the Moon | TIS 155
This week I got carried away after SpaceX tweeted video from the Falcon Heavy STP-2 mission where the camera was attached to the fairing they recovered thanks to Ms. Tree. It's really amazing how muc…
We Go to the Moon Part 1, Falcon Heavy Hangover, and Light Sail 2
As part of the lead up to the Apollo11 moon landing 50th anniversary, I want to start by sharing a part of one of JFK's most famous space speeches and moments. In Orbital News, we review the night la…
The Influence of the Rocket, Rocket Lab to Make it Rain, and the Artemis 2024 mission
Alex has been doing some research into the history of the Space Race, reading up on some recommended books (listed below) and sharing his thoughts on the influence of the rocket on human history.
Wit…
The Importance of Unplugging, Orion Crew Abort Test, and SpaceX's Starlink
In this episode, Alex discusses his thoughts on the importance of unplugging from technology and work in the 21st century after a week long vacation in Hawaii. Rest is so important, since stress and …
Thoughts on the NEW Apollo 11 Documentary | Thoughts from an Engineer
In this episode, Alex shares his thoughts on the new Apollo 11 documentary.
Have you seen it? What did you think?
Alex shares the moments of that documentary that he is still stuck on days after watc…
The Balance: Is SpaceX involved in too many projects? | Personal Log | Today In Space
Alex shares his thoughts on SpaceX's latest successes and difficulties with Starlink, Crew Dragon, Falcon 9 Reusability, and Starship Testing. He continues his theory of balance in science by discuss…