Part 2 of our two-part Spacesuits episode dives into the spacesuits of today and the incredible work that's going into them - making them look like everything we see in sci fi movies! Tune in to learn all about them! Music from filmmusic.io "Tyrant" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Sources “Advanced Crew Escape Suit.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 9 June 2020, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Advanced_Crew_Escape_Suit. “Artemis.” NASA, NASA, www.na...
Jul 29, 2020•41 min
It's the first episode of Season 2 and to kick it off we're doing our very first 2 part episode! Have you ever wondered if a spacesuit is really that important? Could you survive in space with one? Who manufactures them anyway? Are they as uncomfortable as they look? Tune into the first episode of Season 2 and find out! Music from filmmusic.io "Tyrant" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Anna's Sources: “Apollo/Skylab Spacesuit.” Wikipedia, Wi...
Jul 21, 2020•48 min
Adding on to Episode 13 with another space hero, Sally Ride! Sally Ride continues to serve as an inspiration and a role model to so many! Come hang out with Anna and Sammi to learn all about her amazing life! Unfortunately, Henna couldn't join us, but don't worry, she'll be back soon. In the mean time, Sammi is here to save us all from listening to Anna talk to herself! Music from filmmusic.io "Tyrant" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Anna’...
Jul 10, 2020•38 min
There are so many amazing people who have contributed to the world of space. Jeanette Epps, Charles Bolden Jr, Mae Jemison and Katherine Johnson are just a few. Listen to hear all about their incredible lives, and why we consider them to be some of our Space Heroes! Unfortunately, Henna couldn't join us, but our favorite Space Plumber, Sammi joins Anna to chat about some people who inspire them! Music from filmmusic.io "Tyrant" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) License: CC BY (creativecommons.o...
Jun 27, 2020•1 hr 11 min
Did you watch the launch of Crew Dragon? We sure did, and we cannot wait to tell you what we thought! Unfortunately, Henna couldn't join us, but Space Plumber extraordinaire Sammi joins Anna to talk all things Crew Dragon! Given what is going on in the world today, we wanted you all to know we are supporters of the BLM Movement. Go to Blacklivesmatter.com to learn what you can do to help encourage change. “In a racist society it is not enough to be non-racist, we must be anti-racist.” ― Angela Y...
Jun 09, 2020•36 min
Is Vibration really that important? It sure is! It's so important to space vehicles that we had to pull out all the stops and bring in a special guest! Melanie is a Vibroacoustics/Shock Specialist, and she's going to make sure we're all on the same wavelength. Music from filmmusic.io "Tyrant" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Anna’s Sources: Lalanne, C. (2009). Vibration Tests: A Brief Historical Background. Sinusoidal Vibration, 1(2), 345-3...
May 26, 2020•1 hr 1 min
Let's take a step back to appreciate the origins of the many rocket principles we use today. Join us as we travel back in time to meet our Fathers of Rocketry! Music from filmmusic.io "Tyrant" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Sources: “1894 In the United States.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 17 Mar. 2020, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1894_in_the_United_States. “American Civil War.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 9 May 2020, en.wikipedia.org/...
May 12, 2020•1 hr 7 min
Isn't this a Space Podcast? Why are you Talking About Parachutes? Great question! Parachutes have a wide variety of applications when is comes to space craft. Besides, they're also just cool! Note: The sound at the beginning is a little echoy. It improved throughout the episode. We are still adjusting to remote podcasting, but it will be all fixed next episode! Music from filmmusic.io "Tyrant" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) News Articles:...
Apr 28, 2020•1 hr 14 min
Can we hibernate our way to Mars? How real is the concept of hypersleep pods in Interstellar? Well tune in to find out everything you could possibly want to know about space hibernation! Music from filmmusic.io "Tyrant" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Sources: “Alien: Covenant.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 11 Apr. 2020, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alien:_Covenant. Bradford, J, et al. “Torpor Inducing Transfer Habitat for Human Stasis to Mar...
Apr 14, 2020•1 hr 20 min
The very definition of "an oldy, but a goody!" The Saturn V holds a special place in the heart's of all rocket lovers. At the time of it's creation it was on the cusp of technical innovation and inspired many design aspects used in rocket's today! If you want to hear the story of the only rocket to bring astronauts to the moon, listen up! Music from filmmusic.io "Tyrant" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Anna’s Sources: Dunbar, Brian. “What ...
Mar 31, 2020•57 min
Electrons produce thrust! Wait, what? They're so small though? Electric propulsion has been propelling spacecraft for decades! We don't see it during rocket launches for a number of reasons, listen in to learn why! Press play for the brain candy that is Electric Propulsion. Music from filmmusic.io "Tyrant" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Sources: ASAP Science, director. The Periodic Table Song. The Periodic Table Song, 2018, www.youtube.co...
Mar 17, 2020•1 hr 21 min
How you ever wondered if traditional rockets were the only way to get to space? Can't we just build an elevator to the moon? What if I told you that wasn't destined to live only in science fiction? The future of space travel is evolving faster than we realize! Music from https://filmmusic.io "Tyrant" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Sources: Non-Equatorial Space Elevators. [Online]. Available: http://gassend.net/spaceelevator...
Jan 13, 2020•55 min
Did you know the first woman and man in space began their journeys as farmers? The story of our planet's first space explorers is full of twists and turns that will leave you going "oh really?" Tune in to learn about these incredibly brave individuals and their adventures in pursuit of a seat aboard the successful Vostok program. Music from filmmusic.io "Tyrant" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Sources: Cavallaro, Umberto. The Race to the M...
Jan 10, 2020•55 min
After some investigative research, we discover the drama and the complexity that were rooted in the development of the Apollo Program’s Lunar Lander. Listen in to learn more about the revolutionary developments in engineering, the heated race between companies to secure contracts and find out where you can find graveyard remnants of the lander’s thruster testing. Music from https://filmmusic.io "Tyrant" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/license...
Jan 10, 2020•1 hr 2 min
Have you ever wondered what happens when an astronaut gets a headache? Do they take tylenol? Is there a first aid kit on spaceships? We weren't sure either, come find out with us! Music from https://filmmusic.io "Tyrant" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Sources: Blue, Rebecca S., et al. “Supplying a Pharmacy for NASA Exploration Spaceflight: Challenges and Current Understanding.” Npj Microgravity, vol. 5, no. 1, 2019, doi:10....
Jan 02, 2020•1 hr 1 min
An obscure topic even among rocket scientists, the Linear Aerospike Engine is an incredible feat of engineering that needs to be recognized. So we're putting a spotlight on it for our pilot episode! Music from https://filmmusic.io "Tyrant" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Sources: Chaikin, Andrew. “Is SpaceX Changing the Rocket Equation?” Air & Space Magazine, Air & Space Magazine, 1 Jan. 2012, www.airspacemag.com/spa...
Jan 02, 2020•51 min
Fancy seeing you here. Do you like space? So do we! We're Henna and Anna two Aerospace Engineers who love all things space. Come explore the galaxy with us! Music from https://filmmusic.io "Tyrant" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Dec 19, 2019•2 min
