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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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Astronomy, Music & the Space Conundrum w/ Matt Schricker @Bostronomy | A Very Boston Holiday Episode PART 1

Astronomy, Music & the Space Conundrum w/ Matt Schricker @Bostronomy | A Very Boston Holiday Episode PART 1

On this FIRST of a TWO PART episode, we have Matt Schricker of @Bostronomy on the show for a 'very Boston podcast' where we chat about Astronomy, Music, and Matt's STEM origin story. Matt shares his …

01:01:50  |   Thu 14 Dec 2023
LESS Space Debris with Flexible Solar Panels | Ascent Solar Technologies CEO Paul Warley | People of Space

LESS Space Debris with Flexible Solar Panels | Ascent Solar Technologies CEO Paul Warley | People of Space

Space Debris - a problem that continues to exponentially grow as more and more payloads are sent to Earth orbit every day. Old satellites, or ones without fuel or power, essentially become a giant pi…

00:49:24  |   Thu 30 Nov 2023
SpaceX Starship Flight Test 2 - Was it Successful? | IFT 2 Breakdown and IFT 1 Comparison | The Future of Human Spaceflight?

SpaceX Starship Flight Test 2 - Was it Successful? | IFT 2 Breakdown and IFT 1 Comparison | The Future of Human Spaceflight?

On this Thanksgiving week episode, we're breaking down Starship's latest test flight - IFT2 and comparing it to the first integrated test flight (a.k.a. IFT1). We think there are four major WINS for …

00:27:06  |   Mon 20 Nov 2023
'What's Hidden Inside Planets?' | Dr. Sabine Stanley - Planetary Scientist | People of Science

'What's Hidden Inside Planets?' | Dr. Sabine Stanley - Planetary Scientist | People of Science

You may be familiar with some recent news about far-flung interstellar locations, like the Psyche Mission, Mars InSight Mission, and the Juno Mission to Jupiter.  Award-winning planetary scientist Dr…

00:58:01  |   Thu 16 Nov 2023
The Replicator | Using 3D scanning and 3D printing to recreate a Pumpkin like Star Trek

The Replicator | Using 3D scanning and 3D printing to recreate a Pumpkin like Star Trek

On this week's episode, we replicate a pumpkin using 3D scanning and 3D printing in the AG3D lab. While the Replicator in Star Trek is still far away, todays technology has come A LONG WAY since even…

00:22:04  |   Thu 09 Nov 2023
The Human Factor 001 | Caffeine, Addiction, and Food-Allergies | My Wellness Journey Origin story

The Human Factor 001 | Caffeine, Addiction, and Food-Allergies | My Wellness Journey Origin story

This week we introduce a new segment - THE HUMAN FACTOR! As hard as we might try to forget, scientists and engineers (and anyone) lives inside of a human body. While we might push ourselves mentally,…

00:27:22  |   Sat 28 Oct 2023
NASA launches to an all-metal Asteroid w/ PSYCHE on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket

NASA launches to an all-metal Asteroid w/ PSYCHE on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket

On this week's episode, we recap the PSYCHE mission after launch on October 13th, 2023 onboard a Falcon Heavy Rocket from Kennedy Space Center at LC-39A (side booster's recovered at LZ1 & LZ2). This …

00:15:58  |   Thu 19 Oct 2023
Annular Solar Eclipse 2023 and the Ring of Fire | WHAT is it & HOW to Watch SAFELY

Annular Solar Eclipse 2023 and the Ring of Fire | WHAT is it & HOW to Watch SAFELY

On this week's episode, it's all-things Annular Solar Eclipse with the stellar event on Saturday, October 14th, 2023. The path of totality in the US and the "ring of fire" will be visible from Oregon…

00:14:23  |   Mon 09 Oct 2023
Did James Webb Telescope just find LIFE on Jupiter's Moon Europa?

Did James Webb Telescope just find LIFE on Jupiter's Moon Europa?

On this week's episode, we are diving into the latest JWST discovery of CO2 on the surface of Europa. We're answering the WHAT before the WHY in this 15 minutes deep dive into James Webb, Europa, and…

00:14:39  |   Mon 02 Oct 2023
NASA's OSIRIS-REx returns Asteroid Bennu Sample | A Pristine Stellar Origin & a Hazardous Orbit

NASA's OSIRIS-REx returns Asteroid Bennu Sample | A Pristine Stellar Origin & a Hazardous Orbit

On this week's episode, we review the OSIRIS-REx mission and Asteroid Bennu as the sample return is underway on September 24, 2023. This unique robotic space mission will give us data about our early…

00:11:42  |   Sun 24 Sep 2023
A Science-based Approach to the Unknown | Aliens, UFOs, and UAP

A Science-based Approach to the Unknown | Aliens, UFOs, and UAP

On this week's episode, we use three of the latest Alien/UFO/UAP events to demonstrate how our science-based approach to the unknown works. In line with what NASA shared at the latest UAP conference,…

00:25:13  |   Tue 19 Sep 2023
CHIPS in Space | Dr Deniz Civay | Harsh Battleground Owner for Aerospace & Defense | GlobalFoundries

CHIPS in Space | Dr Deniz Civay | Harsh Battleground Owner for Aerospace & Defense | GlobalFoundries

Space is the ultimate extreme environment. The extreme temperatures, vacuum of space, and radiation variability can easily cause electronics to stop functioning and fail. In space your microchips can…

00:52:54  |   Mon 04 Sep 2023
India's Lunar Landing on the South Pole, Galactic02 breaks records, & International Crew 7 is onboard the ISS!

India's Lunar Landing on the South Pole, Galactic02 breaks records, & International Crew 7 is onboard the ISS!

On this episode, we review THREE of the major space events in the past month! We answer WHAT each mission is, WHO is involved, and WHY its important for space & humanity's future.

  • Virgin Galactic's …
00:32:52  |   Tue 29 Aug 2023
Dr. Tanya Harrison | Mars Explorer, Planetary Science, and Space for all Humankind | People of Science

Dr. Tanya Harrison | Mars Explorer, Planetary Science, and Space for all Humankind | People of Science

On this episode we speak with Tanya of Mars herself! Dr. Tanya Harrison is our guest on "People of Science" this week to share her STEM Origin Story, time working on Mars Orbiter and Rovers, and how …

00:58:13  |   Fri 11 Aug 2023
Avi Loeb | The Search for IM1, the 'Silver Star' Expedition for Interstellar Space Trash Tech-Spherules

Avi Loeb | The Search for IM1, the 'Silver Star' Expedition for Interstellar Space Trash Tech-Spherules

On this week's episode, we were honored to speak with Avi Loeb for the second time. We were gratiously invited to his home to record and chat all-things space, IM1, and his latest expedition. Dr. Loe…

01:12:02  |   Wed 19 Jul 2023
Independence Day REVEAL of Sally Ride Monument at Reagan Library | People of Space | Steven C Barber

Independence Day REVEAL of Sally Ride Monument at Reagan Library | People of Space | Steven C Barber

On this episode we are celebrating Independence Day and the reveal of the Sally Ride Monument at the Reagan Library! Here to join us for the podcast is the human who's been building monuments to the …

01:01:43  |   Tue 04 Jul 2023
Taking on 'the Hill' of Health, Life, and the Space Industry | How is Progress like climbing a metaphorical hill?

Taking on 'the Hill' of Health, Life, and the Space Industry | How is Progress like climbing a metaphorical hill?

On this episode, we bring back an old Star Trek influenced segment of the podcast from a few years back: The Personal Log. Remember when Captain Picard (or any of your favorite Captains/Crew) would h…

00:21:25  |   Wed 28 Jun 2023
Vast Space Station 2025?, Artemis 2 LasersComms, and Phosphorous in Enceladus Oceans!

Vast Space Station 2025?, Artemis 2 LasersComms, and Phosphorous in Enceladus Oceans!

On this episode, we have our Top 3 space news stories from May to mid-June - and they don't disappoint! All the other space articles we've been gathering will be available in the description here.

  • V…
00:27:08  |   Tue 20 Jun 2023
NASA UAP Science Team, Starship Pen 3D Printing Production, and my 1st time using ChatGPT

NASA UAP Science Team, Starship Pen 3D Printing Production, and my 1st time using ChatGPT

On this episode we have alot to cover! We're in FULL 3D printing production for our Starship Pen and we talk about the latest design changes and the "Hexatube".

While I had plans for another topic th…

00:32:29  |   Fri 09 Jun 2023
Astronomy & 3D Printing | Capturing the M101 Supernova with Vespera & Starship rocket pen ALMOST ready for launch!

Astronomy & 3D Printing | Capturing the M101 Supernova with Vespera & Starship rocket pen ALMOST ready for launch!

On this episode, we share an AG3D lab update on our 3dprinted Starship rocket pen and the latest design development - its almost ready for launch! We also chat about astronomy and capturing the M101 …

00:31:44  |   Thu 01 Jun 2023
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