The 10 Best Are We There Yet? Podcast Episodes
1) An exoplanet milestone and talking about space junk
NASA has found over 6,000 exoplanets, or planets that orbit other stars. Plus, we take a look at space junk, or human made objects that are left in orbit around our planet.
2) New cosmic observations and a look at space fandom
The James Webb Space Telescope and Hubble Telescope are exploring our universe, finding spiral galaxies, comets and where stars are born. Plus, a look at SpaceX’s fandom and how space enthusiasts feel...Show More
3) Space Commands’ move and Artemis’ AI doctors
The U.S. Space Command is moving to Huntsville, Alabama. The unit is tasked overseeing the U-S-’s military operations in outer space. Plus, NASA is partnering with Google to create an AI medical assis...Show More
4) Starship’s success and Neptune’s peculiar tagalong
SpaceX's Starship successfully launched, and safety landed in the Indian Ocean. Plus, scientists have found an interesting object near Neptune.
5) Finding signs of life on rocky planets and distant ocean worlds
Scientists are on the hunt for signs of life on Mars and the icy moons of Saturn and Venus.
6) NASA policy, commercial space and nuclear power on the moon
Under the Trump administration the space agency has been undergoing policy changes as it prepares for future missions and goals, like putting a nuclear power plant on the moon. Plus, a new executive o...Show More
7) An astronaut answers questions from kids. Plus, a tasty space read
Veteran NASA Astronaut Winston Scott fields questions from curious kids. Plus, a look at how food plays a crucial role in space in the book Space Bites.
8) Bridging the gap between Earth and the moon
From making artificial moon dirt to painting with real moon dust, there are several ways that scientists and space explorers bring the moon to Earth. Plus, Firefly Aerospace is preparing to send sever...Show More
9) Exploring Earth's deep oceans and the state of commercial space
Co-hosts, Regina Barber and Emily Kwong, explore Earth's oceans in a special series running this summer from NPR’s science podcast, Short Wave: Sea Camp. Plus, a look at the commercial space company s...Show More
10) Searching for life in the clouds of Venus and creating space for birds
A new proposal suggests sending a spacecraft to Venus to search for gases that are often linked to biological cycles here on Earth. Plus, a look at veteran Canadian astronaut Roberta Bondar's book Spa...Show More