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!
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Alex G. Orphanos, Science Communicator hosts Today In Space, a science show with 418 episodes published.
Artemis Origin, Moon Flashes, and Artemis III! Space Talkers Artemis 2 RECAP PT2
Aug 4, 20261h 7mEp. 417
The Space Talkers are back for part TWO, for a discussion about how Artemis was created, and some round-table talk about our favorite moments of Artemis II! We get into the space toilet that froze, the mental health prot
Artemis, AI, and Stargazing | Space Talkers RETURN! Artemis 2 RECAP PT1
Jul 30, 20261h 0mEp. 416
The Space Talkers joined forces again to breakdown the Artemis II mission. Anything Artemis Program-related means lots of excitement, and so naturally AI, Technology, and Stargazing come up as we unwrap this mission and
I Wrote & Published a Book in 10 Months After Being Laid Off | The Return of Spaceman Alex
Jul 12, 202622mEp. 415
I got LAID OFF from my Engineering/Tech Day Job. 10 Months later, I've written and published my first book on 3D Printing. It's time to share that story... It's the Return of Spaceman Alex & Today in Space podcast! I sha
NASA Moon Base Update & New Glenn Pad Anomaly for Blue Origin
May 30, 202640mEp. 4140
NASA's Moon Base plans just got a major update — and then Blue Origin had a serious New Glenn pad anomaly at LC-36 that could shake up the timeline for upcoming lunar missions. In this episode of Today In Space, we break
Starship Flight 12 Is Coming — And Falcon Heavy Just Reminded Us What SpaceX Can Do
May 8, 202643mEp. 4130
On this week's episode, we break down what to expect for Starship Flight 12 coming up next week & we share the moments from our last live stream hanging out during another falcon heavy launch! There's a lot going on in t
Artemis 2 Returns! Thoughts After Splashdown | One Week RECAP Since Crew Returned
Apr 18, 202622mEp. 4120
It's been a week since the Artemis 2 Crew returned home from their Moon Mission! It feels like the world has changed since this heroic adventure around the Moon and back. We still have plenty of problems here on Earth, b
NASA Artemis 2 Mission RECAP | Days 2-7 | TLI Burn, Space Toilets, and the Humanity of Moon Science Missions!
Apr 8, 202615mEp. 4110
On this episode we recap Days 2-7 of the Artemis II Mission as the crew has broken records and learned more about the Moon than we ever knew before! This mission is more than just another spaceflight adventure, moon miss
NASA Artemis 2 | Day 1 - Lift Off To The Moon! RECAP
Apr 3, 202654mEp. 4100
In this episode, we're covering DAY 1 of the Artemis 2 Mission in Earth orbit, before the TLI Burn to send the Orion Spacecraft and it's crew of 4 to the Moon. So much has happened in only one day and there's still so mu
NASA's Ignition Plan PT3 | Roman Telescope, Mars SKYFALL, and SR-1 Freedom on the Eve of Artemis 2
Apr 1, 20261h 15m0
In this episode, we break down the final part of NASA's major Ignition Program Announcement on the Eve of Artemis 2. After the Artemis 2, we enter an exciting new era of NASA Future Tech that will expand science, explora
NASA's Ignition Plan PT2 | To Build, or Not To Build...A Space Station in LEO & Lunar Orbit?
Mar 29, 202629m0
In this episode we recap PT2 of NASA's ambitious plan for the moon with live reactions from Alex during last Monday's epic reveal of the Ignition Plan. This part is dedicated to orbital space stations and NASA's controve
NASA's Ignition Plan PT1 | My REACTIONS to the Update to Artemis & the Moon Base
Mar 27, 202653mEp. 4070
NASA just dropped one of the biggest space updates in years—and it could completely change the future of humanity in space. In this episode of Today In Space, I break down my live reaction to NASA's IGNITION announcement
NASA's Future, Rethinking "Failure", and the 'Maker Mindset' from An Aerospace Engineer
Mar 19, 202618mEp. 4060
In this episode, Alex catches up on some of the latest projects he's been working on between using Space Internet (Starlink) and the testing on the 3D Printed Starlink mount. The topic of "rethinking failure" has continu
NASA Artemis Program REMIX | Did Jared Isaacman Make the RIGHT Decision?
Mar 6, 202615mEp. 4050
On this episode of Today In Space, we discuss the recent changes to the #ArtemisProgram by the new NASA administrator, bringing a variety of reactions among space advocates and fans. We dive into my perspective as an Aer
Space Talkers 02 | Stargazing, Total Lunar Eclipse, and Astrophotography w/ Andrew Abban & Thorne Ransom
Mar 3, 20261h 22mEp. 4040
This week on Today In Space, we are joined by Astrophotographers Andrew Abban (@apa_astro) & Thorne Ransom (@ransomobservatory on Instagram) — for Space Talkers 02! We were live on social media and Andrew, Thorne, myself
Why Artemis II Was Scrubbed Until March (Now April) | NASA's Hydrogen Problem Explained
Feb 7, 202610mEp. 4030
This week on Today In Space...space nerds leave Florida disappointed as Artemis II is scrubbed until March (Now no earlier than April) — and cryogenic hydrogen does what it does best: leak. In this episode, we break down
Crew 11 is Home, A New Hope for NASA and the US Space Program
Jan 18, 202643mEp. 402S402
In episode 402 of Today In Space, Alex G Orphanos discusses the rapid return of NASA's Crew 11 due to a medical emergency, highlighting NASA's swift response. The crew, including astronauts from NASA, JAXA, and Roscosmos
NASA Sending Crew 11 Home Early Jan 14th | Astronaut Med Alert Conference from LIVE Hangout Jan 8th
Jan 10, 202653mEp. 4010
This week has been BUSY with activity in Low Earth Orbit on the Space Station! This episode is a recap from our LIVE Hangout broadcast on social media during NASA's International Space Station Update. We hear from the ne
Who Keeps Astronauts Alive? w/ Chuck Doarn COO of SolaMed Solutions | NASA Space Medicine, Emergencies & The Ethics of Human Exploration
Jan 6, 20261h 31mEp. 4000
🚀 In this full-length episode of Today In Space, Chuck Dorn — former NASA official and COO of SolaMed Solutions — takes us deep into the world of space medicine. We discuss: • What it takes to keep astronauts alive duri
Humans In Space, Culture, and Leadership w/ Dr. Michelle Hailey Director of Global Affairs at SolaMed Solutions
Dec 25, 202556mEp. 3990
This week, we talk with the Director of Global Affairs at SolaMed Solutions - Dr. Michelle Hailey. We learn about her origin story of entering the space industry, meeting Dr. Saralyn Mark, and diving into this space indu
SpaceX is Finally Going Public?!? The Space Conundrum STRIKES BACK!
Dec 17, 202519mEp. 3980
In this episode, Alex uses a scientific approach to combat the emotional rollercoaster this past week has been since Mr. Musk has confirmed SpaceX is going Public! The Space Conundrum strikes again - and it's leaving man
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