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This is Rocket ScienceEpisode #033 Space in MediaWhat do you think about The Martian? Anyone read the original novel it was based on by Andy Weir? Listen in on this episode of This is Rocket Science to find our personal takes on space movies and books! Recorded leading up to the 2025 Oscars, we dive into plot lines, cinematography, and the broader impact of space in media. Tune in!2025-03-2730 minThis is Rocket ScienceEpisode #032 Mythology & AstrologyHello Space Fans! We hope you had a cosmic and love-filled Valentine's Day! On this episode of This is Rocket Science, we blast off into the fascinating worlds of mythology and astrology, uncovering some celestial wisdom from ancient civilizations! We hope you enjoy!2025-02-1633 minThis is Rocket ScienceEpisode #031 - Starship Failure & Policy UpdatesWith a new administration in office, This is Rocket Science discusses the ramifications, possible future steps, and personal thoughts about new US policy updates concerning space and NASA. Tune in to stay updated on the latest space news!2025-01-3136 minThis is Rocket ScienceEpisode #30 - Space BustersJoin us in this thrilling episode of This is Rocket Science as we separate fact from fiction in the realm of space! We'll tackle some of the most popular myths about the cosmos, from black holes to the hollow moon conspiracy theory to flat earthers! Our hosts will debunk common misconceptions and conspiracy theories using "scientific" backing. Stay tuned for more!
2024-11-1536 minThis is Rocket ScienceEpisode #029 - SpaceX Falcon 9This is Rocket Science is back with an exciting new season! Join us as we welcome our newest members, Eileen Lin and Deborah Melanie Esme McDougall! In this episode, we discuss the Falcon 9 launch to the ISS and the challenges that arose during the mission. Stay tuned for all the details, along with some lighter news to wrap up the episode!
**edit The first Falcon 9 malfunction this year carried 20,000 Starlink satellites, not 20**2024-10-1125 minThis is Rocket ScienceEpisode #028 - Mission: Cube SatHello, This is Rocket Science Fans! We are back with the final episode of the semester! This week we are joined by one of Cube Sat’s Mission Leads, David McIntosh! David walks us through what he and his team have been working on, their accomplishments, and their future goals. We hope you enjoy and we will see you in the fall! Have a great summer!2024-04-2923 minThis is Rocket ScienceEpisode #027 Post EclipseYou come here for science but you stay for Tina's jokes! This is Rocket Science, and we're back with another one! In this episode, we share our experiences from last week's Solar Eclipse and discuss where to see the next one! Please follow the link below if you would like to donate your old eclipse glasses! Thanks for tuning in!
Recycle eclipse glasses here.2024-04-1622 minThis is Rocket ScienceEpisode #026 - EclipseHello Science Fans! This is Rocket Science and we are back with another episode on.....eclipses! On April 8th we are set to witness a solar spectacle, a total solar eclipse! Join us as we dive into the world of eclipses and in particular how and where to watch the eclipse on the 8th. Cheers! 2024-04-0226 minThis is Rocket ScienceEpisode #025 - Sci Fi & Dune 2Hey Guys, welcome back to another installment of This is Rocket Science. Today the crew attempts to unravel the new Dune Series directed by Denis Villeneuve. Please be aware this episode may contain some spoilers! Enjoy!2024-03-1830 minThis is Rocket ScienceEpisode #024 - Space NewsWelcome back to another episode of This is Rocket Science, today the crew explores space news and Intuitive Machine Odysseus' lunar landing!
P.S. any "financial advice" heard on this podcast is not formal financial advice and should always be taken with a grain a salt. 2024-03-1820 minThis is Rocket ScienceEpisode #023 - Space ConspiracyThe Gang is back! Join us as we explore space conspiracies, from the moon landing to UFO abductions. Do we manage to debunk these theories? Listen in to find out! 2024-03-0734 minThis is Rocket ScienceEpisode #022 - Pulsar Timing ArrayReupload: Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday! This is Rocket Science is back with another one and in this episode, we explore Pulsar Timing Arrays and the implications of the directional wave background!2024-03-0330 minThis is Rocket ScienceEpisode #021: Three-Body ProblemReupload: Hello! This is Rocket Science is back with a brand new season along with our new co-host, Tina Liu! Join us as Tina navigates Sanya and Justin through a thought experiment about the Three-Body Problem. 2024-03-0329 min
This is Rocket ScienceEpisode #22 - Pulsar Timing ArrayHope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday! This is Rocket Science is back with another one and in this episode, we explore Pulsar Timing Arrays and the implications of the directional wave background! 2023-11-2729 minThis is Rocket ScienceEpisode #21: Three-Body ProblemHello! This is Rocket Science is back with a brand new season along with our new co-host, Tina Liu! Join us as Tina navigates Sanya and Justin through a thought experiment about the Three-Body Problem. 2023-11-1429 minThis is Rocket ScienceEpisode #20: The Video EpisodeFollow the TRS crew as we force random pedestrians to answer questions about space!2023-05-0612 minThis is Rocket ScienceEpisode #019: The Big Bang, Incomprehensible Quantities, and StargazingIn this episode, we take a deep dive into astrophysics: the beginning and end of the universe, the age of the Earth, and how to wrap your head around the concept of a billion years. Plus: stargazing with Sanya! (this is an official plug for the Columbia Astronomy Club)2023-04-081h 00This is Rocket ScienceEpisode #018: Science Fiction Triple FeatureToday we've brought our favorite sci-fi movies to the table: Interstellar, The Martian, and Arrival. In this episode we pick apart what science fiction can tell us about humanity, religion, love, and our place in the universe.2023-03-311h 00This is Rocket ScienceEpisode #017: Mineral Rights in Space, Orbital Trash, and Ancient AstronomyAn aerospace engineer, an astrophysicist, and an ex-law-student-turned-data-scientist take us through a fascinating discussion about space mining, space garbage, and space science. You came to hear about space, right? Join us for this first episode of the all-new Season 4! Music used is Space Jazz by Kevin MacLeod.2023-03-2456 min
This is Rocket ScienceEpisode #018: Space PokerIn this episode we decided, for some odd reason, that we should play a game of poker with the live studio audience where the winner of each hand would ask a question about space. We discussed topics ranging from our favorite stars to the possibility of life on Mars - we hope you enjoy!2019-12-0324 minThis is Rocket ScienceEpisode #017: The Orb of ConfusionEpisode #3 of Season 3. In this episode we scan the space subreddit for topics that are of interest and ramble nonsensically until we decide we have wasted enough of our viewers precious time. 2019-11-1139 minThis is Rocket ScienceEpisode #016: Terraforming Mars and the Challenges of Space MiningIn this episode we discuss what terraforming mars would look like and the difficulties of space mining. We also talk with the audience about the movie Ad Astra and the different Hollywood representations of the final frontier. We hope you enjoy the episode!2019-10-0629 minThis is Rocket ScienceEpisode #015: Interview with Chad Anderson, the CEO of Space AngelsIn this episode, the first episode of Season 3, I ask Chad Anderson, the CEO of Space Angels, questions about investing in the space market, the defense industry, and Elon Musk. 2019-09-2740 minThis is Rocket ScienceEpisode #014: Behind the Scenes (Season 2 Finale!)For our Season #2 Finale we wanted to give the listeners a chance to hear about the behind the scenes work we do to produce and publish our podcast (it was during finals and we just didn't want to write a script so we did this instead). We hope you enjoy the episode! 2019-06-0710 minThis is Rocket ScienceEpisode #013: The Black Hole Image and Questions from Prospective StudentsEpisode 13! In this episode we talk about the recently taken image of a black hole, Sagittarius A*, and take some questions from a group of prospective students visiting Columbia University. Hope you enjoy the episode!2019-05-2628 minThis is Rocket ScienceEpisode #012: the History of Space Exploration (Part 2)In this episode we discuss the history of space exploration with a focus on the Apollo Program. We take some questions from the audience and look at some memes (as per usual). We hope you enjoy the episode!2019-04-1839 minThis is Rocket ScienceEpisode #011: Questions from Reddit and the History of Space ExplorationEpisode 11! In this essay we take questions from reddit on antimatter and talk about the history of Space Exploration! Editing note: In lieu of the 1 kHz bleep tone (for foul language) we are using the line "Houston we have a problem."2019-04-0529 minThis is Rocket ScienceEpisode #010: Russia, SpaceX and Elon's TweetsEpisode 10! In this episode we discussed Russia's beef with SpaceX's new rocket engine, Elon's tweets and other miscellaneous space stuff. We hope you enjoy the episode!2019-03-0831 minThis is Rocket ScienceEpisode #009: From Interstellar to the Martian - Space in Science FictionEpisode 9! In this episode we discuss the science behind some of our favorite movies: Interstellar, the Martian and Star Wars. We take a lot of audience questions and talk about memes (the usual). We hope you enjoy the episode!2019-02-1732 minThis is Rocket ScienceEpisode #008: Crazy Rocket Concepts and the Space Shuttle program (Season II Premiere)Episode VIII! In this episode we talk about some of the craziest ideas in rocketry, discuss developments in the Chinese space program and the legacy of the Space Shuttle program. We hope you enjoy the episode.
Editing note: We have replaced the 1 kHz tone (used for the suppression of foul language) with the line "Houston we have a problem." We think it's pretty hilarious.2019-02-0132 minThis is Rocket ScienceEpisode #007: Interview with Dr. David Helfand, Dark Energy and Dark Matter (Season Finale!)Episode VII! In this episode, we talk about dark energy and dark matter with Dr. David Helfand.
Dr. Helfand is a professor of Astronomy at Columbia University whose research interests include X-ray surveys and neutron stars. This is also our season finale! We hope you enjoy the episode.2018-12-1659 minThis is Rocket ScienceEpisode #006: Interview with Astronaut Mike Massimino!Episode VI! In this episode, we were graced with the presence of former NASA Astronaut, Columbia Engineering Professor and living legend Dr. Mike Massimino. We had a fun conversation about how to become an astronaut, what life is like for an astronaut, and a little bit about the future of space exploration2018-12-0425 minThis is Rocket ScienceEpisode #005: Interview with Dr. David KippingEpisode V! This episode features an interview with Dr. David Kipping. He is a leader in the field of exoplanet research and a professor of Astronomy at Columbia University. We start by introducing some terms and vocabulary related to his research and then get right in the interview. We hope you enjoy it!2018-11-2732 minThis is Rocket ScienceEpisode #004: Asteroids and Space MiningEpisode IV! In this episode we discuss Asteroids, Space mining and, of course, Elon Musk (praise be). We were happy to be joined by the biggest live audience to date. We hope you enjoy the episode!
Music Attributions in chronological order
- Chill Day by Lakey Inspired
- Laidback by Fascinating Earthbound Objects2018-11-1842 minThis is Rocket ScienceEpisode #003: Simulation Theory and Gravitational WavesIn this episode we discuss a couple topics with the tendency to blow our minds: the concept of a simulation and gravitational waves. We hope you enjoy it.
Music Attributions in chronological order
- Chill Day by Lakey Inspired (https://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspired/chill-day)
- Laidback by Fascinating Earthbound Objects (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/fascinating_earthbound_objects/simultaneous_eon/fascinating_earthbound_objects-04-laidback)2018-11-1333 minThis is Rocket ScienceEpisode #002: Colonization, the Space Force and Black HolesEpisode II! In this episode we try discussing the colonization of space but the audience quickly gets us off track. There are bad puns and stale memes - we hope you enjoy it.
Music Attributions in chronological order
- Chill Day by Lakey Inspired (https://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspired/chill-day)
- Laidback by Fascinating Earthbound Objects (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/fascinating_earthbound_objects/simultaneous_eon/fascinating_earthbound_objects-04-laidback)2018-11-0529 minThis is Rocket ScienceEpisode #001: Megastructures and Alien LifeEpisode I! Hopefully this podcast will not be a bitter disappointment, unlike another infamous and ill-fated Episode I. In this episode we discuss aliens, megastructures, space elevators and take some questions from our "live studio audience." 2018-10-2127 min