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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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Axiom 2 SpaceX Crew Dragon to Space Station: The 'Gateway' for Humanity & All-Nation Astronauts

Axiom 2 SpaceX Crew Dragon to Space Station: The 'Gateway' for Humanity & All-Nation Astronauts

On this episode, we review the Axiom 2 launch and docking to the ISS after riding up on Crew Dragon 'Freedom' and a brand new Falcon 9! (A rare sight these days). Lots of great 1sts on this mission, …

00:25:00  |   Thu 25 May 2023
Thoughts from an Engineer: A Notebook, Anxiety, and Community | Notes for Mental Health Awareness Month

Thoughts from an Engineer: A Notebook, Anxiety, and Community | Notes for Mental Health Awareness Month

On this episode, we spend some time talking about Mental Health and a period when it felt like chaos was all around - graduating from college with my Aerospace Engineering Degree. It was the best of …

00:25:26  |   Thu 18 May 2023
Are YOU a 'Space Hero'? | Interview w/ Thomas Reemer Co-CEO of Space Hero | People of Space

Are YOU a 'Space Hero'? | Interview w/ Thomas Reemer Co-CEO of Space Hero | People of Space

On this episode we share the exciting story of 'Space Hero', a worldwide competition with grand prize of a trip into SPACE! We were honored to have Co-CEO of Space Hero Thomas Reemer on the podcast t…

00:53:04  |   Tue 09 May 2023
The Black Hole Symphony, iSpace's Lunar Quest Continues, and our 3D printed Starman helmet has it's 1st Yuri's Night

The Black Hole Symphony, iSpace's Lunar Quest Continues, and our 3D printed Starman helmet has it's 1st Yuri's Night

On this episode, we share our experience at the "Black Hole Symphony". our thoughts and review of iSpace's Lunar Landing attempt with Mission 1, and unpackage our Starman Helmet after it's 1st Yuri's…

00:25:20  |   Sun 30 Apr 2023
Starship's 1st Fully Integrated Test Flight, The Soviet N1, and NOT working yourself to death like Korolev

Starship's 1st Fully Integrated Test Flight, The Soviet N1, and NOT working yourself to death like Korolev

On this episode, we review the SpaceX Starship's 1st fully integrated test flight! A highly entertaining test flight that was doomed to explode by design (or RUD, as SpaceX loves to say). This test f…

00:50:33  |   Sun 23 Apr 2023
Thoughts on Infinity & Astronomy | Vespera Telescope, JWST Images Uranus, SciFi, Carl Sagan, and the Scientific Mindset

Thoughts on Infinity & Astronomy | Vespera Telescope, JWST Images Uranus, SciFi, Carl Sagan, and the Scientific Mindset

On this episode, we are sharing our thoughts on Infinity with the help of our new telescope Vespera! Stargazing can be a very useful tool for your mental health and a good dose of reality and humilit…

00:41:15  |   Sat 15 Apr 2023
Artemis 2 Crew Selected to Orbit the Moon | 1st Thoughts & Reactions | Our picks for Artemis 3

Artemis 2 Crew Selected to Orbit the Moon | 1st Thoughts & Reactions | Our picks for Artemis 3

On this episode, we share our first thoughts after the Artemis 2 crew has been selected! x3 NASA Astronauts and x1 Canadian Space Agency Astronaut. These four individuals will orbit the moon with the…

00:41:32  |   Mon 03 Apr 2023
Space News Review: Terran 1 Launch, iSpace is Lunar, Space Force budgets, and EpiPens in Space (March'23)

Space News Review: Terran 1 Launch, iSpace is Lunar, Space Force budgets, and EpiPens in Space (March'23)

On this episode, Alex reviews some of the most interesting Space from March in this final episode of the month! We have a busy April in Space, but let's not forget all the amazing things that happene…

00:30:15  |   Wed 29 Mar 2023
Relativity Space's 3D Printed Terran 1 rocket, SpaceX CRS-27, and 1st Thoughts on our new telescope- Vespera!

Relativity Space's 3D Printed Terran 1 rocket, SpaceX CRS-27, and 1st Thoughts on our new telescope- Vespera!

On this episode, Alex discusses Relativity Space and their 3D printed rocket Terran 1 which took to the pad twice, went through both 3 hour windows for launch, and scrubbed both times. BUT still have…

00:41:22  |   Sat 18 Mar 2023
Arcfield's CEO Kevin Kelly | Satellites, Communication = Freedom, Technology, & National Defense

Arcfield's CEO Kevin Kelly | Satellites, Communication = Freedom, Technology, & National Defense

On this episode (NUMBER 300!), we welcome Kevin Kelly, the CEO of Arcfield on the podcast and it was a GREAT conversation about all-thiings space. We discussed satellite technology, and how valuable …

01:04:49  |   Thu 09 Mar 2023
NASA's Crew 6 Launch and Thoughts on SpaceX's Crew Dragon, Soyuz, War, and Hope for Humanity

NASA's Crew 6 Launch and Thoughts on SpaceX's Crew Dragon, Soyuz, War, and Hope for Humanity

On this episode, Alex shares his thoughts in the wake of the Crew 6 mission where NASA will send two NASA Astronauts, a UAE Astronaut, and Russian Cosmonaut to the International Space Station onboard…

00:19:11  |   Wed 01 Mar 2023
Machina Lab's CEO Edward Mehr & VP BD Alex Huckstepp | People of Science | Aerospace, Robotics, AI, & Manufacturing

Machina Lab's CEO Edward Mehr & VP BD Alex Huckstepp | People of Science | Aerospace, Robotics, AI, & Manufacturing

On this episode, we are honored to have both Co-Founder & CEO Ed Mehr and VP of Business Development Alex Huckstepp of Machina Labs on to chat. We discussed how their robotic blacksmiths are enabling…

00:47:44  |   Wed 22 Feb 2023
5 Years of Falcon Heavy, Tech Retail Story time, and Super Heavy Booster 7 Raptor Engine Static Fire

5 Years of Falcon Heavy, Tech Retail Story time, and Super Heavy Booster 7 Raptor Engine Static Fire

On this episode, we look back at 5 years of the Falcon Heavy and what that inaugural launch means today. The Tesla Roadster and Starman was iconic, and the double landing of both side boosters blew e…

00:29:34  |   Sun 12 Feb 2023
SpaceX's Starship 1st Wet Dress Rehearsal and Polaris Dawn Crew Update: Decompression Training

SpaceX's Starship 1st Wet Dress Rehearsal and Polaris Dawn Crew Update: Decompression Training

On this episode, we discuss some of the exciting progress in Human Spaceflight so far in the first month of the year! We're discussing how SpaceX's Starship had it's first full wet dress rehearsal in…

00:29:29  |   Sat 28 Jan 2023
Space, Walk, and Talk | Data corruption in Space and the TRAP! of Humans w/ New Year

Space, Walk, and Talk | Data corruption in Space and the TRAP! of Humans w/ New Year "resolutions"

On this episode, our iMac has entered a blackhole of corrupt data so our usual studio is not operational. While I spent my free time since the last episode "troubleshooting" this issue (now resolved.…

00:23:09  |   Thu 19 Jan 2023
People of Science - James Maynard | The Cosmic Companion | The Future of Science Education, AI, Technology, Alien Life

People of Science - James Maynard | The Cosmic Companion | The Future of Science Education, AI, Technology, Alien Life

On this episode we chat with James Maynard, the host of the 'The Cosmic Companion' podcast, where he explores the future of science education! He has talked with guests such as Neil deGrasse Tyson, K…
01:11:01  |   Sat 07 Jan 2023
New Year Review! 2022 Review in Space & Podcast | What we expect 2023 | The Moon is the Target, Mars is the Goal, Make it so!

New Year Review! 2022 Review in Space & Podcast | What we expect 2023 | The Moon is the Target, Mars is the Goal, Make it so!

On this episode, we review 2022 in Space & Podcast as we celebrate the coming of the New Year! There's lots of excitement to cover from the last year, and so much Space Progress to look forward to in…

00:44:22  |   Sat 31 Dec 2022
SpaceX Starship dearMoon crew chosen! | What is the dearMoon Project | Why did STEM community get triggered??!

SpaceX Starship dearMoon crew chosen! | What is the dearMoon Project | Why did STEM community get triggered??!

On this episode, we take some time to discuss the annoucement surround dearMoon as we now know the crew selection!

These are exciting times for the abundant opportunities for civilians to go to Space…

00:48:32  |   Fri 23 Dec 2022
Artemis 1 Skips back to Earth, iSpace Lunar Lander launches on Falcon9, and thoughts on SpaceX's Starshield

Artemis 1 Skips back to Earth, iSpace Lunar Lander launches on Falcon9, and thoughts on SpaceX's Starshield

On this episode. we are recording this on December 13th, 2022 on planet Earth as Artemis 1 has successfully returned to Earth after a 1.4 million mile journey.

- We have to discuss the newly attempte…

00:39:11  |   Fri 16 Dec 2022
NASA Artemis 1 returning to Earth after 10 days around the Moon | 2023 planning: Tips & Challenges

NASA Artemis 1 returning to Earth after 10 days around the Moon | 2023 planning: Tips & Challenges

Welcome to Today In Space the all things space podcast. I am your space science podcast host from the East coast Alex G Orphanos. We are recording this from Planet Earth as Artemis 1 travels the Moon…

00:51:21  |   Fri 09 Dec 2022
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