Podcast
Made of Stars
Hosted by Wes Carroll · EN
Made of Stars is a look at everything in space exploration from programs and vehicles on Earth to discoveries made just out of our atmosphere and into deep space. Space enthusiast Wes Carroll interviews executive director of CSU's Coca-Cola Space Science center Dr. Shawn Cruzen each week with new episodes published Thursday mornings.
Georgia Association of Broadcasters winner for Best Podcast Series at the 2022 Gabby Awards
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Voice Over: Joe Earl Williams
Original Music: Graham Hobson
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Georgia Association of Broadcasters winner for Best Podcast Series at the 2022 Gabby Awards
Support the Podcast https://www.patreon.com/Wescarroll
Voice Over: Joe Earl Williams
Original Music: Graham Hobson
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.
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SpaceX Breaks Another Record
1w ago00:46:48Tap to summarizeSpaceX record-breaking IPO turns many of its employees into millionaires. SpaceX prepares to send a rocket to the Moon and NASA wants input from anyone who observes the impact. Hale-Bopp Comet's Alan Hale has passed away. And the longest day of the year will be Father's Day. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.
Transcribe →Straight Outta Columbus
2w ago00:40:17Tap to summarizeNASA has announced the Artemis III astronauts and one has Columbus ties. The ISS is leaking air.. again. Scientists have gotten better at locating gravitational waves which means they are finding more of them. A meteorite discovered in the Sahara Desert may have been part of an ancient Mars-sized planet from our own solar system. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.
Transcribe →Three Booms and a Hmmm?
3w ago00:42:40Tap to summarizeBlue Origin has a relly bad day. A cannibal CME could bring aurora to middle latitude regions. Cape Cod experienced a big boom. And NASA says goodbye to MAVEN. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.
Transcribe →Upcoming Moonbase Missions
4w ago00:51:45Tap to summarizeGet ready for a great view of Venus, Jupiter and Mercury in the evening sky. NASA has announced plans for the upcoming moon base missions. SpaceX has successfully tested their Starship V3 but the ship's end caught the attention of the FAA. A newly discovered FRB is giving new information about the mysterious phenomena. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.
Transcribe →A Tragedy Has Delayed the SpaceX Starship V3 Launch
May 2100:45:00Tap to summarizeAn accident has taken the life of a contract employee causing a delay in the next launch of the Starship V3 out of respect and for an investigation into the cause. An asteroid passed by Earth this week that was close, but not too close. Scientists have learned an important lesson aboout attempts at mining asteroids. Plus the ESA's Gaia telecope shows evidence of a huge wave rippling through the Milky Way. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.
Transcribe →The Other Space Race
May 1400:29:59Tap to summarizeBlue Origin's lunar lander is ready for astronaut training. Spacex's new megarocket is set to launch next week. Get ready for more Methalox comets. And we now know more about the origin of 3I/ATLAS. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.
Transcribe →Rockets, Yeah
May 700:46:11Tap to summarizeSpaceX is sending up 34th resupply mission to the ISS with lots of experiments. Virgin Galactic shows off its Delta Class spaceplane. Sea-based rocket launches could be coming sooner than you might think. JWST has observed the surface of an exoplanet!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.
Transcribe →Yeah, Yeah, Yeah... Let's Bring Pluto Back
Apr 3000:39:30Tap to summarizeNASA's administrator says he thinks Pluto should be a planet again. Artemis III's core stage has arrived at KSC. Canada is preparing to look for Earth-sized exoplanets. The Sun is producing floating mountains AND arctic tongues of ionization. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.
Transcribe →Artemis III Booster Is Heading to KSC
Apr 2300:36:50Tap to summarizeArtemis III is now a step closer to launch which means Artemis IV is now a step closer to landing astronauts on the Moon. The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is complete. Japan's MMX is on the launchpad and preparing for a late 2026 launch to Phobos. A double solar flare was detected on the Sun this morning. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.
Transcribe →Nutella In Space!
Apr 1600:42:51Tap to summarizeArtemis II featured a Michael Bay level product placement. Artemis astronauts saw colors on the Moon better than camera equipment. 45 years ago, NASA launched and landed the first space shuttle. Fireball season hasn't disappointed. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.
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