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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Space Walks and Objects In the Sky
Mar 1900:34:13Tap to summarizeNASA astronauts Jessica Meir and Chris Williams completed a spacewalk outside the ISS. Artemis II will soon roll back out to the launch pad for a possible early April launch. An asteroid was spotted over Ohio this week.Plus an update on Comet MAPS!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.
Transcribe →All Your Classic Rock Favorites
Mar 1200:32:24Tap to summarizeCan we see that comet in the sky?? No signs of technology on K2-8b... and that might be a good thing. Rare evidence of two worlds colliding. And it's finally time to talk about Made of Stars Live 2.0!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.
Transcribe →Artemis Has a New Calendar
Mar 500:38:58Tap to summarizeArtemis 2-5 has a new gameplan. Scientists may have a new way to provide oxygen to lunar and Mars missions. Martian soil may have a self defense against microbes from Earth. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.
Transcribe →Artemis II Now Delayed Until April
Feb 2600:37:37Tap to summarizeThe latest wet dress rehearsal for Artemis II showed a launch wouldn't be possible in March. We now know which Crew-11 astronaut had a medical issue. There's a few reasons to look at the night sky over the next week. JWST has given us another amazing image. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.
Transcribe →Artemis II Wet Dress Rehearsal Part 2
Feb 1900:33:47Tap to summarizeArtemis II does its latest tests to prepare for a possible early March launch. Firefly prepares to launch its 7th Alpha flight. Massive glaciers could be hiding on Mars. Astronomers detect a 7 hour signal from space. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.
Transcribe →Supermassive Black Hole or Dark Matter?
Feb 1200:30:03Tap to summarizeCrew-12 is prepping for a Friday launch. NASA selects AXIOM for a fifth private mission to the ISS. China is a step closer to a lunar mission. Could the supermassive black hole in the middle of the Milky Way really be dark matter?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.
Transcribe →Artemis II Delayed Until March
Feb 500:35:00Tap to summarizeNASA's wet dress rehearsal for Artemis II gave reasons to delay the Feburary launch. There's another risk of an X-flare today. We may see a new comet this Spring. And scientists have found more evidence that we are made of stars. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.
Transcribe →The Challenger... 40 Years Later!
Jan 2900:37:21Tap to summarizeThe Challenger tragedy's 40th anniversary is a time to remember and a time to reflect on the fact that in spite of how it sometimes looks easy, rocket science is hard. Artemis II is getting closer to a possible launch in about 2 weeks. Astronomers are leaning more about exoplanets thanks to the world's largest radio telescope project. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.
Transcribe →Artemis II Is On the Launchpad Ready for Tests
Jan 2200:41:47Tap to summarizeArtemis II has made the journey from the VAB and is now in place for launch. Crew-11 astronauts say that their training prepared them for the medicl emergency that ended their mission early. Earth was hit by the strongest solar storm in 2 decades and at least one pilot got incredible photos of the aurora. And astronomers may have located an interstellar tunnel that links us to other stars. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.
Transcribe →After a Medical Emergency, Crew-11 Is Home
Jan 1600:31:03Tap to summarizeThree astronauts remain in the ISS after a medical emergency ended the mission for Crew-11 early. SpaceX has broken its own record for launch turnaround. What are the little red dots? A trimple superior conjunction of planets is happening... and you can see it, just not without the internet. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.
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