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
The Balance | US Launch Independence, SLS rollout, & the changing tide of global Space efforts
Steve Good CCO of Ramon.Space | Software & Supercomputing to Space, & the universal language of Math & Physics | People of Science
Ukraine, The Space Progress Conundrum, SpaceX's Starlink, and JWST's 1st image
Jenna Bryant | Space "Beyond Launch", Dual-Use Tech, & Embracing the non-linear path in STEM | People of Science
Thoughts on the first humans living in space & how money will work on Mars, the Moon, and in space | TIS265
This week, there have been some thoughts brewing that I keep circling back to. It's got some layers: What kind of skills will the first humans living on another planet need to survive? What is the fi…
Webb Telescope Fully Assembled in Space, the Insanity of Starship, and a Hubble-born Perspective | TIS#264
On this week's episode we share some thoughts on just how significant the success of James Webb Space Telescope is so far after being assembled in space on its way to 1 million miles from Earth at L2…
James Webb Space Telescope | A space success story, a reflection of 2021, and actions for a great 2022! TIS#263
Wishing you nothing but improvement and the best for you in 2022!
Closing out 2021, we wanted to enter 2022 by recapping the story of James Webb Space Telescope as a beacon of hope that even with str…
Blue Origin NS-19, Parker Solar Probe 'touches' the Sun, and JWST launches Xmas Eve! TIS262
In this episode we cover the latest in all-things space since our last episode on Dec 9th.
- Blue Origin launched the 'Original Six' to the edge of space and back landing safely in West Texas.
- The…
SpaceX on Red Alert! Rocket Lab reveals Neutron and Blue Origin wins Space Station contract | The Balance TIS#261
This week we're talking about the balance as SpaceX is on red alert! Starship & the Raptor engine are at risk to bankrupt SpaceX if they don't figure it out soon. Elon's email to SpaceX employees was…
Jordan Noone | Space "Beyond Launch", Deep Tech, and Embedded Ventures | People of Science
This week we are joined by Jordan Noone for an episode of People of Science. Jordan is currently the Co-Founder, CTO/Partner of Embedded Ventures, dubbed the "skunkworks of deep tech venture capitol"…
Kosmos-1408, Anti-Satellite tests, and 5 years of AG3D Printing | Thanksgiving | TIS259
A Happy Thanksgiving to all of you in the US - and happy holidays to everyone around our planet Earth! We have a great travel podcast for you - perfect for the driving, shopping, traveling you'll lik…
NASA's HLS Drama OVER! SpaceX, Blue Origin, & the Emergence of Orbital Reef | The Balance TIS258
A LOT has happened in the matter of a week in space...NASA & SpaceX continue work on HLS after months long delays, Blue Origin loses protest but strikes back with Orbital Reef for the next stage of A…
James Webb Telescope preps for launch, NASA's SLS & Artemis 1, & a 3D printing Halloween | TIS257
This weeks episode we are talking about some important launches coming up this year if all goes well. Both missions are long awaited missions years in the making! Space Launch System is stacked insid…
Blue Origin sends Kirk to Space, LUCY launches, & the first satellite refueling station from OrbitFab
So much to catch up on from this month! Blue Origin sends Captain Kirk (William Shatner) to #space, LUCY launches to the Trojan Asteroids, and OrbitFab is launching the first satellite fueling statio…
The Balance: Inspiration4, The Scientific Mindset, & Learning about my mind & body TIS#255
This week we are closing out the exciting month of September and sharing more thoughts about the Inspiration4 mission. This first all-civilian mission has had a PROFOUND affect on me. Still processin…
SpaceX Inspiration4 Deorbit, Ocean landing, & Recovery Hangout w/ Niko Orphanos of Weebs & Weights
This week's episode begins with a recap of the successful Inspiration4 mission that successfully raised over it's $200 million fundraising and returned the crew of four back home to their families.
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SpaceX St. Jude's Inspiration4 Launch Hangout w/ Alex, Sara, and Niko
On September 15th, 2021 the first all-civilian crew of Inspiration4 launched aboard a Falcon9 rocket to take a Crew Dragon spacecraft in orbit around the earth for three days at an altitude of roughl…
Inspiration, 3D printing, and the double-edged sword of Work-Stacking | TIS#252
We're back after an episode-light August and ALOT of 3D printing with AG3D to talk about the double-edged sword of work-stacking. A technique I learned from a toolmaker in my days working in injectio…
James Burk | The Mars Society, MarsVR, and humanity's future home on the Red Planet | People of Science TIS#251
After taking a week off and going North into the woods of Maine, we have returned refreshed and ready to discuss the near future of space! For Week 2 we're discussing humanity's future home on Mars, …
Bill Britton | Cyber & Space, Securing our Space Future, 650,000+ Jobs, & Making Cyber a common skill
Welcome to August of 2021! This month we wanted to discuss our near space future for all of us. While Billionaires and other lucky folks head to the edge of space we have to really focus on where thi…