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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!

Science Astronomy
Update frequency
every 9 days
Average duration
38 minutes
Episodes
389
Years Active
2014 - 2025
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Starship VS New Glenn | A Tale of Two Heavy Lift Rockets | Tortoise & Hare of the Space Industry

Starship VS New Glenn | A Tale of Two Heavy Lift Rockets | Tortoise & Hare of the Space Industry

On this episode, in the wake of Blue Origin’s maiden launch of New Glenn and SpaceX’s fascinating Starship Flight 7 it’s time to take a step back and tell the tale of Two Heavy Lift Rockets. After a …

00:20:35  |   Sat 18 Jan 2025
Our Predictions for Space in 2025 | A BIG YEAR for Human Space Progress

Our Predictions for Space in 2025 | A BIG YEAR for Human Space Progress

In 2025, we’re predicting a BIG year for human space progress! In this episode we’re breaking down what we’re looking forward to, and adding some of our own predictions as well.

It’s going to be a wi…

00:24:25  |   Thu 09 Jan 2025
'Star Bound' Authors Emily Carney & Bruce McCandless III | People of Space

'Star Bound' Authors Emily Carney & Bruce McCandless III | People of Space

On this Christmas Eve episode, we are honored to be joined by Emily Carney and Bruce McCandless III, authors of "Starbound: A Beginner's Guide to the American Space Program". Emily Carney is a space …

00:57:05  |   Tue 24 Dec 2024
A 3D Printed JWST, Blue Origin's New Glenn, and NASAs Next Administrator - Jared Isaacman

A 3D Printed JWST, Blue Origin's New Glenn, and NASAs Next Administrator - Jared Isaacman

This week we have a triple header of space topics! We start by highlighting a potential end of year maiden launch of Blue Origin's New Glenn heavy-lift rocket, and our thoughts on the selection of Ja…

00:44:01  |   Sat 14 Dec 2024
'SpaceX: Elon Musk & The Final Frontier' | Interview with the Author, Brad Bergan | People of Space

'SpaceX: Elon Musk & The Final Frontier' | Interview with the Author, Brad Bergan | People of Space

Who is Elon Musk? What role does he play in the Space Industry of tomorrow and how has all of this Space Progress happened recently? Is SpaceX the true cause? Elon Musk alone? Well, if it were that e…

01:02:52  |   Mon 25 Nov 2024
SpaceX Starship IFT6 Recap! LIVE Reaction to Starship Reentry & Recovery

SpaceX Starship IFT6 Recap! LIVE Reaction to Starship Reentry & Recovery

Starship performs their 6th Test Flight a month after their 5th - and it was.....BANANAS! That's right we are breaking down IFT6, with our (almost) LIVE reaction to the launch! We started recording d…

00:26:47  |   Wed 20 Nov 2024
3D Printing, Apollo 13, And A Mystery in Every Part | AG3D launches 'The Part Detective'

3D Printing, Apollo 13, And A Mystery in Every Part | AG3D launches 'The Part Detective'

Welcome back for another episode of Today In Space! This week we're exploring the next phase of AG3D, our 3D printing lab where we bring ideas into reality. Enter - the Part Detective, where you can …

00:14:52  |   Sat 16 Nov 2024
A Practical Guide to AI Tools | How They Enable My Creativity & Help Me Be More Human

A Practical Guide to AI Tools | How They Enable My Creativity & Help Me Be More Human

Welcome to another episode of the podcast! On this episode, I'm sharing my thoughts on AI. Specifically, the tools I actually use with some practical-use metrics to show how it's helping me (the indi…

00:35:28  |   Tue 29 Oct 2024
'Infinite Cosmos: Visions from the James Webb Space Telescope' | Ethan Siegel, Astrophysicist | People of Science

'Infinite Cosmos: Visions from the James Webb Space Telescope' | Ethan Siegel, Astrophysicist | People of Science

This week, we welcome Ethan Siegel on the podcast! Our guest, author of "Infinite Cosmos," discusses his STEM origin story from a curious child with a telescope to a renowned astrophysicist and scien…

01:01:06  |   Sun 20 Oct 2024
SpaceX Starship Flight Test 5 Breakdown | Super Heavy CAUGHT on 1st Try & WHY Starship changes the game in Space

SpaceX Starship Flight Test 5 Breakdown | Super Heavy CAUGHT on 1st Try & WHY Starship changes the game in Space

Hey there Space Fam we’re back for another episode of Today In Space! We need to review SpaceX’s historic success of Starship’s Flight Test 5, which happened just this past Sunday on October 13th, 20…

00:17:45  |   Mon 14 Oct 2024
October Space Update | SpaceX, Crew 9, Starlink, Starship & a Visible Comet growing a tail!

October Space Update | SpaceX, Crew 9, Starlink, Starship & a Visible Comet growing a tail!

We're back to start October for a Space Update! 

This week on Episode 359: 

  • Crew-9 successfully docked with the space station, marking a significant milestone for the Commercial Crew Program as Crew…
00:16:04  |   Sat 05 Oct 2024
John Conafay CEO & Co-Founder of Integrate | Space Business & Collaborative Mission Planning | People of Science

John Conafay CEO & Co-Founder of Integrate | Space Business & Collaborative Mission Planning | People of Science

On this week's episode we are joined by John Conafay, the CEO & Co-Founder of Integrate to share his STEM Origin story and chat with us about the company. Integrate is touted as the only program mana…

00:57:23  |   Thu 19 Sep 2024
Polaris Dawn RETURNS HOME! | Mission Recap | Groundbreaking Science, Pure Teamwork, and the 1st Commercial Spacewalk

Polaris Dawn RETURNS HOME! | Mission Recap | Groundbreaking Science, Pure Teamwork, and the 1st Commercial Spacewalk

On this episode, we're breaking down the Polaris Dawn Mission after the Crew of 4 has returned safely from their 5-Day mission & 1st Commercial Spacewalk! If you wanted a quick catch up of everything…

00:16:38  |   Mon 16 Sep 2024
When AI Meets a Lunar Position System? Autonomously Deployable GPS on the Moon w/ NAVXCOM Co-Founders

When AI Meets a Lunar Position System? Autonomously Deployable GPS on the Moon w/ NAVXCOM Co-Founders

On this week's episode Matthew Onassis and Luca De Caneva, co-founders of NAVXCOM, join us to discuss their company's mission to develop a Lunar Positioning System (LPS) for autonomous navigation and…

01:13:09  |   Wed 11 Sep 2024
NASA Nexus Point! Starliner Returning to Earth UNCREWED! CFT Status Press Q&A

NASA Nexus Point! Starliner Returning to Earth UNCREWED! CFT Status Press Q&A

We're back for another Boeing Starliner Crew Flight Test update! NASA has finally made the decision to return the Starliner uncrewed, leaving the Crew 9 mission with two empty seats so that SpaceX ca…

00:16:08  |   Sat 24 Aug 2024
Polaris Dawn Mission: 1st Commercial Spacewalk | SpaceX to launch (NET 8/27) Civilian Crew for EVA w/ NEW Spacesuits!

Polaris Dawn Mission: 1st Commercial Spacewalk | SpaceX to launch (NET 8/27) Civilian Crew for EVA w/ NEW Spacesuits!

On this episode we are breaking down the next exciting human spaceflight mission: Polaris Dawn! The mission will be the 1st Commercial Spacewalk at 700km/435 miles above the Earth. Aside from breakin…

00:29:50  |   Fri 23 Aug 2024
NASA Nexus Point? | Boeing Starliner: An Engineer's Perspective | RCS Thruster Seal Testing

NASA Nexus Point? | Boeing Starliner: An Engineer's Perspective | RCS Thruster Seal Testing

We're back for the next update of Boeing's Starliner's Crew Flight Test (CFT) and the subsequent delays in the flight readiness review meeting. Coupled with reported internal NASA concerns related to…

00:33:09  |   Tue 13 Aug 2024
Space Vs Sea Travel | Island Hopping through Space w/ Artemis, Starship, & the Gateway

Space Vs Sea Travel | Island Hopping through Space w/ Artemis, Starship, & the Gateway

In this week's episode Alex breaks down his thoughts on the connections between Space & Sea Travel! It's amazing what being on an adventure in a beautiful place like Scotland can do for your imaginat…

00:20:50  |   Sat 27 Jul 2024
Insight into NASA Boeing Starliner CFT - Breakdown of Update July 10th 2024 | Top 4 Media Q&A

Insight into NASA Boeing Starliner CFT - Breakdown of Update July 10th 2024 | Top 4 Media Q&A

We got an update from the NASA & Boeing teams about Starliner CFT on July 10th, 2024. We wanted to share the TOP 4 Press & Media Questions and the NASA/Boeing team answers for us to all gain more INS…

00:30:45  |   Sat 13 Jul 2024
What is Boe-ing on with Starliner?! No…it’s NOT Stranded...But it’s not leaving the ISS anytime soon

What is Boe-ing on with Starliner?! No…it’s NOT Stranded...But it’s not leaving the ISS anytime soon

There was A LOT of space news happening the last 2 weeks while we were adventuring in Scotland! (more on that soon) Our first episode back is dedicated to the Boeing Starliner news and reports of the…

00:25:09  |   Sun 07 Jul 2024
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