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The Bill Handel ShowSpencer Pratt Falls Behind in LA Mayoral Race | Cool Space News w/ Rod Pyle(June 06, 2026) Did Spencer Pratt really have a chance in L.A? Fraud allegations continue. Host of the ‘This Week in Space’ podcast Rod Pyle joins the show for ‘Cool Space News.’ Today, Rod talks about NASA’s moon base plans, and air leak at the International Space Station, Space X’s highly anticipated IPO, and NASA’s X-59 jet breaking sound barrier for the first time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2026-06-0823 min
This Week in Space (Audio)Live From ISDC With Gerry Griffin - NASA Flight Director Breaks Down the Realities of Spaceflight
Recorded live from the International Space Development Conference in McLean, Virginia, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik are joined by Apollo legend and former Johnson Space Center director Gerry Griffin. Griffin takes us on a journey through his extraordinary career, from his appointment as a flight director in the wake of the Apollo 1 fire, through the audacious decision to send Apollo 8 around the moon, all the way to the nail-biting rescue of Apollo 13. We also venture behind the scenes of Ron Howard's Apollo 13 film, where Griffin reveals the real story behind some of Hollywood's most famous dramatic liberties. It's a...
2026-06-061h 22This Week in Space (Video)Live From ISDC With Gerry Griffin - NASA Flight Director Breaks Down the Realities of Spaceflight
Recorded live from the International Space Development Conference in McLean, Virginia, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik are joined by Apollo legend and former Johnson Space Center director Gerry Griffin. Griffin takes us on a journey through his extraordinary career, from his appointment as a flight director in the wake of the Apollo 1 fire, through the audacious decision to send Apollo 8 around the moon, all the way to the nail-biting rescue of Apollo 13. We also venture behind the scenes of Ron Howard's Apollo 13 film, where Griffin reveals the real story behind some of Hollywood's most famous dramatic liberties. It's a...
2026-06-061h 22All TWiT.tv Shows (Video)This Week in Space 213: Live From ISDC With Gerry Griffin
Recorded live from the International Space Development Conference in McLean, Virginia, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik are joined by Apollo legend and former Johnson Space Center director Gerry Griffin. Griffin takes us on a journey through his extraordinary career, from his appointment as a flight director in the wake of the Apollo 1 fire, through the audacious decision to send Apollo 8 around the moon, all the way to the nail-biting rescue of Apollo 13. We also venture behind the scenes of Ron Howard's Apollo 13 film, where Griffin reveals the real story behind some of Hollywood's most famous dramatic liberties. It's a...
2026-06-061h 22All TWiT.tv Shows (Audio)This Week in Space 213: Live From ISDC With Gerry Griffin
Recorded live from the International Space Development Conference in McLean, Virginia, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik are joined by Apollo legend and former Johnson Space Center director Gerry Griffin. Griffin takes us on a journey through his extraordinary career, from his appointment as a flight director in the wake of the Apollo 1 fire, through the audacious decision to send Apollo 8 around the moon, all the way to the nail-biting rescue of Apollo 13. We also venture behind the scenes of Ron Howard's Apollo 13 film, where Griffin reveals the real story behind some of Hollywood's most famous dramatic liberties. It's a...
2026-06-061h 22
This Week in Space (Video)Oysters in Space - With Jacob Scoccimerra of Monolith Space
When one ponders the diet of Mars-bound astonauts, oysters don't often come to mind... but they should. As it turns out, the plucky bivalves have much to offer space voyagers, including water filtration and a ready source of protein. Jacob Scoccimerra, formerly of Nanoracks and now with Monolith Space, initiated a research project with students from the Harrisburg University of Science and Technology, to design, build, and operate a closed-circuit, automated support environment for oysters in a simulated space analog. It's a fascinating discussion that may leave you hungry.
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SpaceX IPO Filing Reveals Company Finances
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2026-05-221h 08This Week in Space (Audio)Oysters in Space - With Jacob Scoccimerra of Monolith Space
When one ponders the diet of Mars-bound astonauts, oysters don't often come to mind... but they should. As it turns out, the plucky bivalves have much to offer space voyagers, including water filtration and a ready source of protein. Jacob Scoccimerra, formerly of Nanoracks and now with Monolith Space, initiated a research project with students from the Harrisburg University of Science and Technology, to design, build, and operate a closed-circuit, automated support environment for oysters in a simulated space analog. It's a fascinating discussion that may leave you hungry.
Headlines:
SpaceX IPO Filing Reveals Company Finances
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2026-05-221h 08All TWiT.tv Shows (Video)This Week in Space 211: Oysters in Space
When one ponders the diet of Mars-bound astonauts, oysters don't often come to mind... but they should. As it turns out, the plucky bivalves have much to offer space voyagers, including water filtration and a ready source of protein. Jacob Scoccimerra, formerly of Nanoracks and now with Monolith Space, initiated a research project with students from the Harrisburg University of Science and Technology, to design, build, and operate a closed-circuit, automated support environment for oysters in a simulated space analog. It's a fascinating discussion that may leave you hungry.
Headlines:
SpaceX IPO Filing Reveals Company Finances
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2026-05-221h 08All TWiT.tv Shows (Audio)This Week in Space 211: Oysters in Space
When one ponders the diet of Mars-bound astonauts, oysters don't often come to mind... but they should. As it turns out, the plucky bivalves have much to offer space voyagers, including water filtration and a ready source of protein. Jacob Scoccimerra, formerly of Nanoracks and now with Monolith Space, initiated a research project with students from the Harrisburg University of Science and Technology, to design, build, and operate a closed-circuit, automated support environment for oysters in a simulated space analog. It's a fascinating discussion that may leave you hungry.
Headlines:
SpaceX IPO Filing Reveals Company Finances
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2026-05-221h 08
This Week in Space (Audio)ESCAPADES at Mars - Dr. Robert Lillis of the Mars ESCAPADE Mission
Poor Mars. After a warm, wet childhood, the planet dried out and became cold and arid. And why? Mostly because it lost most of its atmosphere, scraped away by solar radiation. NASA's Maven mission studied the phenomenon of atmospheric loss for years, but has now gone silent. Enter Mars ESCAPADE—the Escape and Plasma Acceleration and Dynamics Explorers—twin orbiters that will study the loss of Martian atmosphere more closely than ever before. The mission has been executed at a budget price. was largely built by industry upstart Rocket Lab, and launched on a New Glenn rocket. It will arri...
2026-05-1657 minThis Week in Space (Video)ESCAPADES at Mars - Dr. Robert Lillis of the Mars ESCAPADE Mission
Poor Mars. After a warm, wet childhood, the planet dried out and became cold and arid. And why? Mostly because it lost most of its atmosphere, scraped away by solar radiation. NASA's Maven mission studied the phenomenon of atmospheric loss for years, but has now gone silent. Enter Mars ESCAPADE—the Escape and Plasma Acceleration and Dynamics Explorers—twin orbiters that will study the loss of Martian atmosphere more closely than ever before. The mission has been executed at a budget price. was largely built by industry upstart Rocket Lab, and launched on a New Glenn rocket. It will arri...
2026-05-1657 min
The Space Show by Dr. David LivingstonThe Space Show Presents The NSS ISDC 2026 with Aggie Kobrin, Rod Pyle & Dr. Pascal LeeThe Space Show Presents ISDC 2026 with Rod Pyle, Aggie Kobrin & Dr. Pascal Lee, Tuesday, 5-12-26Quick Summary:The Space Show hosted a discussion about the upcoming ISDC (International Space Development Conference) in McLean, Virginia, featuring Aggie Kobrin, Rod Pyle, Pascal Lee, Sherry Bell, and select members of The Space Show Wisdom Team. The participants discussed the conference’s location, schedule, key speakers including Apollo astronaut Jack Schmidt, and various tracks covering topics from AI in Space to Mars exploration. Pascal explained the current technical readiness levels for Mars missions, noting that while conceptually feasible, re...
2026-05-141h 19
This Week in Space (Video)Astronauts for America - The Best of the Best Speak Out
Many of us grew up idolizing astronauts as the best of the best that America—and other nations—have to offer. After leaving NASA, many of them go on to relatively routine careers in business or academia, but some stay "on mission" and continue striving to improve the human condition. The 100-plus astronauts behind Astronauts for America, led by Garrett Reisman and Steve Lindsey—a Democrat and Republican—have decided to speak out about their concerns for our democracy. As the nonprofit's website says, "Astronauts For America is a nonpartisan organization of former NASA astronauts who have sworn to defend t...
2026-05-091h 09This Week in Space (Audio)Astronauts for America - The Best of the Best Speak Out
Many of us grew up idolizing astronauts as the best of the best that America—and other nations—have to offer. After leaving NASA, many of them go on to relatively routine careers in business or academia, but some stay "on mission" and continue striving to improve the human condition. The 100-plus astronauts behind Astronauts for America, led by Garrett Reisman and Steve Lindsey—a Democrat and Republican—have decided to speak out about their concerns for our democracy. As the nonprofit's website says, "Astronauts For America is a nonpartisan organization of former NASA astronauts who have sworn to defend t...
2026-05-091h 09
This Week in Space (Video)Lander, Lander, Who's Got a Lander - Will SpaceX or Blue Origin Touch Down First?
Lander, lander... who's got a lander? With NASA planning orbital tests of the Artemis landers in 2027 and a crewed landing in 2028, the pressure is on for SpaceX and Blue Origin to make good on their Human Landing System contracts. Who's actually going to put American astronauts back on the Moon first? This week's episode digs into the high-stakes race between the companies, surfacing new details and doubts about whether either lander will be ready in time. Both have to fly into Earth orbit, refuel multiple times, and perform robotic test landings on the moon (in addition to the Artemis...
2026-05-021h 06This Week in Space (Audio)Lander, Lander, Who's Got a Lander - Will SpaceX or Blue Origin Touch Down First?
Lander, lander... who's got a lander? With NASA planning orbital tests of the Artemis landers in 2027 and a crewed landing in 2028, the pressure is on for SpaceX and Blue Origin to make good on their Human Landing System contracts. Who's actually going to put American astronauts back on the Moon first? This week's episode digs into the high-stakes race between the companies, surfacing new details and doubts about whether either lander will be ready in time. Both have to fly into Earth orbit, refuel multiple times, and perform robotic test landings on the moon (in addition to the Artemis...
2026-05-021h 06
John LandeckerApollo vs Artemis with Rod Pyle
Rod Pyle, editor-in-chief of Ad Astra Magazine, joins John Landecker and David Jennings on the program to discuss “From the Earth to the Moon” episode 4 (about Apollo 8) vs. the Artemis IIlunar flyby. The crew talks about the similarities and differences between the show and real life as well as how technology has advanced in the 58 years between the missions.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8351954/8351954_2026-05-01-020054.64kmono.mp3
Artemis II
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John Landecker
2026-05-0100 min
This Week in Space (Audio)What, This Again? - Attempted Cuts to the NASA Budget
As you have doubtless heard, the White House has once again proposed drastic budget cuts of about 24% for NASA's 2027 budget. It's deja vu all over again for us, as we followed an almost identical story last year. And as with last year, Congress has signaled the new budget to be DOA. This time, however, we had a NASA administrator in the seat when this budget arrived and he said he could work with it—despite a near halving of the NASA science budget and proposed cancellation of well over 50 science missions, many already successful and returning great science after th...
2026-04-251h 01This Week in Space (Video)What, This Again? - Attempted Cuts to the NASA Budget
As you have doubtless heard, the White House has once again proposed drastic budget cuts of about 24% for NASA's 2027 budget. It's deja vu all over again for us, as we followed an almost identical story last year. And as with last year, Congress has signaled the new budget to be DOA. This time, however, we had a NASA administrator in the seat when this budget arrived and he said he could work with it—despite a near halving of the NASA science budget and proposed cancellation of well over 50 science missions, many already successful and returning great science after th...
2026-04-251h 01
This Week in Space (Audio)I Want to Believe - When We Meet the Aliens
What happens next when science can confidently announce the discovery of an alien life form? Whether it's a fully functioning civilization or a lowly Martian microbe, the implications are vast. Dr. Brianne Suldovsky of Portland State University has studied this mostly ignored question and come up with some interesting conclusions--and, like the best science, more questions. How this can best be communicated in an age of mistrust in large institutions and science is a vexing one, and the conversation looked at it from a variety of angles. And--it was fun. Join us!
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Artemis 2 Heat Shield...
2026-04-181h 02This Week in Space (Video)I Want to Believe - When We Meet the Aliens
What happens next when science can confidently announce the discovery of an alien life form? Whether it's a fully functioning civilization or a lowly Martian microbe, the implications are vast. Dr. Brianne Suldovsky of Portland State University has studied this mostly ignored question and come up with some interesting conclusions--and, like the best science, more questions. How this can best be communicated in an age of mistrust in large institutions and science is a vexing one, and the conversation looked at it from a variety of angles. And--it was fun. Join us!
Headlines:
Artemis 2 Heat Shield...
2026-04-181h 02
This Week in Space (Audio)All About Artemis - The Brilliance of Artemis 2
This week's episode is devoted to the flight of Artemis II. From the spectacular, on-time launch to the lunar flyby to reentry preparation, we chart all the major events of the mission. Some are technical and scientific--the interest in the small meteoritic impacts on the lunar farside and the spectacular solar eclipse witnessed by the crew—and some are more human interest, such as the messages to the crew from Apollo moonwalker Charlie Duke and the posthumous message from Apollo 8/13 astronaut Jim Lovell, to the very emotional moment where the crew named a crater after Reid Wiseman's recently deceased wi...
2026-04-111h 14This Week in Space (Video)All About Artemis - The Brilliance of Artemis 2
This week's episode is devoted to the flight of Artemis II. From the spectacular, on-time launch to the lunar flyby to reentry preparation, we chart all the major events of the mission. Some are technical and scientific--the interest in the small meteoritic impacts on the lunar farside and the spectacular solar eclipse witnessed by the crew—and some are more human interest, such as the messages to the crew from Apollo moonwalker Charlie Duke and the posthumous message from Apollo 8/13 astronaut Jim Lovell, to the very emotional moment where the crew named a crater after Reid Wiseman's recently deceased wi...
2026-04-111h 14
Tech News Weekly (Audio)How Wrong Are Google's AI Overviews? - Is Google's AI Overview Reliable?
Amanda Silberling of TechCrunch joins Mikah Sargent on this episode of Tech News Weekly! How accurate are Google's AI Overviews? The usage of AI in investigative journalism. Artemis 2! And what Apple's next 50 years could look like.
Mikah talks about a New York Times report that looks into the accuracy of Google's AI Overviews, which pull information from a group of various sources, from news articles to tabloids, and even social media posts.
Amanda is fascinated by some tech reporters' slow adoption of utilizing AI in their journalistic process after coming across an article on the discovery of Bitcoin's...
2026-04-101h 41Tech News Weekly (Video)How Wrong Are Google's AI Overviews? - Is Google's AI Overview Reliable?
Amanda Silberling of TechCrunch joins Mikah Sargent on this episode of Tech News Weekly! How accurate are Google's AI Overviews? The usage of AI in investigative journalism. Artemis 2! And what Apple's next 50 years could look like.
Mikah talks about a New York Times report that looks into the accuracy of Google's AI Overviews, which pull information from a group of various sources, from news articles to tabloids, and even social media posts.
Amanda is fascinated by some tech reporters' slow adoption of utilizing AI in their journalistic process after coming across an article on the discovery of Bitcoin's...
2026-04-101h 41John LandeckerRod Pyle: Fly me around the moon
Rod Pyle, editor-in-chief of Ad Astra Magazine, joins John Landecker on the program to provide updates on the Artemis II mission as they continue their mission.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8080564/8080564_2026-04-07-013704.64kmono.mp3
Artemis II
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John Landecker
2026-04-0700 min
This Week in Space (Video)A New NASA - Artemis 2 Firsthand, and Isaacman Shakes up NASA!
We've seen NASA go through a lot of drama this year, and recently, some remarkable changes have been announced under the new administrator, Jared Isaacman. We're taking a deep dive into what's changed, what's the same, and what to expect. But first: Tariq and Rod are in Houston monitoring the Artemis 2 mission, which launched flawlessly on Wednesday. It's been a thrill since launch day, which Tariq saw in Florida, and shows no sign of slowing. We're bringing it to you from the field, so strap on in and join us!
Headlines:
Artemis 2 Launched This Week!
Challenges...
2026-04-031h 02This Week in Space (Audio)A New NASA - Artemis 2 Firsthand, and Isaacman Shakes up NASA!
We've seen NASA go through a lot of drama this year, and recently, some remarkable changes have been announced under the new administrator, Jared Isaacman. We're taking a deep dive into what's changed, what's the same, and what to expect. But first: Tariq and Rod are in Houston monitoring the Artemis 2 mission, which launched flawlessly on Wednesday. It's been a thrill since launch day, which Tariq saw in Florida, and shows no sign of slowing. We're bringing it to you from the field, so strap on in and join us!
Headlines:
Artemis 2 Launched This Week!
Challenges...
2026-04-031h 02This Week in Space (Audio)A New NASA - Artemis 2 Firsthand, and Isaacman Shakes up NASA!
We've seen NASA go through a lot of drama this year, and recently, some remarkable changes have been announced under the new administrator, Jared Isaacman. We're taking a deep dive into what's changed, what's the same, and what to expect. But first: Tariq and Rod are in Houston monitoring the Artemis 2 mission, which launched flawlessly on Wednesday. It's been a thrill since launch day, which Tariq saw in Florida, and shows no sign of slowing. We're bringing it to you from the field, so strap on in and join us!
Headlines:
Artemis 2 Launched This Week!
Challenges...
2026-04-0300 minThe Bill Handel ShowReaction: President’s Address on Iran War | ‘This Week in Space’ w/ Rod Pyle(April 02, 2026) 5 takeaways from President Trump’s address on Iran. Takeaways from the Supreme Court’s birthright citizenship case. Author, journalist, and host of ‘This Week in Space’ Podcast Rod Pyle joins the show to talk about the successful launch of NASA's historic Artemis II moon mission.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2026-04-0223 min
KFI Featured Segments@BillHandelShow – 'This Week in Space' w/ Rod PyleBill talks with author, journalist, and host of ‘This Week in Space’ Podcast Rod Pyle about the successful launch of NASA's historic Artemis II moon mission.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2026-04-0209 min
This Week in Space (Audio)China Rising - With Dr. Namrata Goswami
Many suggest there is a new space race afoot, this time between the US and China. We've also seen that America seems to be at its best in innovation and achievement when challenged by some external force. Will the Chinese human lunar program light the fuse of American innovation and accomplishment when it comes to our lagging lunar program and other spaceflight initiatives? Dr. Namrata Goswami of Johns Hopkins University joins us to examine the intricacies of potential threats to American leadership in space and the possible outcomes. Who will be first to land astronauts on the moon? Does...
2026-03-2856 minThis Week in Space (Video)China Rising - With Dr. Namrata Goswami
Many suggest there is a new space race afoot, this time between the US and China. We've also seen that America seems to be at its best in innovation and achievement when challenged by some external force. Will the Chinese human lunar program light the fuse of American innovation and accomplishment when it comes to our lagging lunar program and other spaceflight initiatives? Dr. Namrata Goswami of Johns Hopkins University joins us to examine the intricacies of potential threats to American leadership in space and the possible outcomes. Who will be first to land astronauts on the moon? Does...
2026-03-2856 min
MetroNews HotlineHotline Feature – Rod Pyle: Artemis II Launch Window, the New Space Race with China, and Nuclear Propulsion to MarsSpace historian and author Rod Pyle joins Dave Weekley to break down NASA's biggest near-term milestones. With Artemis II targeting a launch window in early April for the first crewed test of the SLS rocket, Pyle explains what the mission will and won't do — a flyby rather than an orbital mission — and what NASA hopes to learn about life support, trajectory, and ground control before any lunar landing attempt. He outlines how competition with China is driving the current pace of American space activity, details China's alternate lunar mission architecture, and addresses Coop's question about NASA's proposed nuclear electric propulsion miss...
2026-03-2611 min
This Week in Space (Audio)Artemis Imminent - Artemis II Back on the Pad!
We've waited, and we've waited, and it looks like Artemis 2 might be ready to go in early April! It's moved back to the launch pad, LC-39B, and will begin preparations for a launch as early as April 1. There will be no wet-dress rehearsal this time — associate administrator Lori Glaze said in a recent press conference that once they fuel successfully, she just wants to go to launch. The crew of Artemis 2 will soon arrive at KSC for pre-launch quarantine, as will Tariq, who will be covering the launch. We invited Mike Wall, the spaceflight and tech editor at Sp...
2026-03-201h 03This Week in Space (Video)Artemis Imminent - Artemis II Back on the Pad!
We've waited, and we've waited, and it looks like Artemis 2 might be ready to go in early April! It's moved back to the launch pad, LC-39B, and will begin preparations for a launch as early as April 1. There will be no wet-dress rehearsal this time — associate administrator Lori Glaze said in a recent press conference that once they fuel successfully, she just wants to go to launch. The crew of Artemis 2 will soon arrive at KSC for pre-launch quarantine, as will Tariq, who will be covering the launch. We invited Mike Wall, the spaceflight and tech editor at Sp...
2026-03-201h 03
This Week in Space (Audio)Born to Explore - With Jay Gallentine
When most people think about deep space exploration, management acumen is generally not the first thing they settle on—but without it, no robotic mission would ever succeed. This week we are joined by Jay Gallentine, author of multiple books on the robotic exploration of space. Each of these tomes is a somewhat of a masterpiece; a deep dive into a topic that few explore in such detail. His newest book, "Born to Explore," started off as a book about robots exploring Mars, but his interviews with former JPL manager John Casani was so compelling that he transformed it in...
2026-03-131h 10This Week in Space (Video)Born to Explore - With Jay Gallentine
When most people think about deep space exploration, management acumen is generally not the first thing they settle on—but without it, no robotic mission would ever succeed. This week we are joined by Jay Gallentine, author of multiple books on the robotic exploration of space. Each of these tomes is a somewhat of a masterpiece; a deep dive into a topic that few explore in such detail. His newest book, "Born to Explore," started off as a book about robots exploring Mars, but his interviews with former JPL manager John Casani was so compelling that he transformed it in...
2026-03-131h 10
This Week in Space (Audio)Our 200th Episode Listener Special! - We're Talking to You!
It's our 200th episode, our annual listener special! We took your comments, suggestions, advice, and insults and wove them into a rollicking, fun-filled hour of mishaps, mayhem, and mirth! Plus space headlines and a whole passel of your space jokes! This is a fun one, so don't be shy—join us!
Headlines:
NASA's Artemis Program Unveils New Details and Updates
Moon Safe from Asteroid 2024 YR4 in 2032
NASA Launches "NASA Force" Hiring Initiative Led by Jared Isaacman
MAVEN Orbiter at Mars Faces Potential Loss—Latest Status Update
Total Lunar Eclipse Marks Last Sight Until 2029
Hosts: Rod Pyle...
2026-03-061h 19This Week in Space (Video)Our 200th Episode Listener Special! - We're Talking to You!
It's our 200th episode, our annual listener special! We took your comments, suggestions, advice, and insults and wove them into a rollicking, fun-filled hour of mishaps, mayhem, and mirth! Plus space headlines and a whole passel of your space jokes! This is a fun one, so don't be shy—join us!
Headlines:
NASA's Artemis Program Unveils New Details and Updates
Moon Safe from Asteroid 2024 YR4 in 2032
NASA Launches "NASA Force" Hiring Initiative Led by Jared Isaacman
MAVEN Orbiter at Mars Faces Potential Loss—Latest Status Update
Total Lunar Eclipse Marks Last Sight Until 2029
Hosts: Rod Pyle...
2026-03-061h 19
This Week in Space (Audio)The Obsolete Astronaut? - And a New Report on Crewed Mars Missions
In this age of rapidly advancing AI and robotic technology, do we still need to send humans into space? The argument has long been that people can do things better and faster off-Earth, but the changing face of robotic tech has some feeling otherwise. This week's guest is a returning friend of the show, Dr. Pascal Lee, who has thoughts on how and when robots may perform better--and more safely--than humans in space, and then, of course, Tariq and I worry about how our mechanical masters might take our place in the cosmos. Pascal also reports on his recent...
2026-02-271h 01This Week in Space (Video)The Obsolete Astronaut? - And a New Report on Crewed Mars Missions
In this age of rapidly advancing AI and robotic technology, do we still need to send humans into space? The argument has long been that people can do things better and faster off-Earth, but the changing face of robotic tech has some feeling otherwise. This week's guest is a returning friend of the show, Dr. Pascal Lee, who has thoughts on how and when robots may perform better--and more safely--than humans in space, and then, of course, Tariq and I worry about how our mechanical masters might take our place in the cosmos. Pascal also reports on his recent...
2026-02-271h 01
This Week in Space (Audio)A Dragonfly on Titan - Inside the Dragonfly Mission
One of the most exciting missions to ever journey to the outer solar system has the be the Dragonfly multi-rotor helicopter that will head to Saturn's moon Titan in 2028. The car-sized probe will arrive at that strange, frozen world in 2034, descending into the soupy, smoggy atmosphere and then taking flight before it even touches the ground! We spoke with the mission's Principal Investigator, Dr. Elizabeth "Zibi" Turtle, about the mission's origins, current progress, and what to expect in the coming years. She also took us through a narrated tour of the surface of Titan, with its hydrocarbon sand dunes...
2026-02-2059 minThis Week in Space (Video)A Dragonfly on Titan - Inside the Dragonfly Mission
One of the most exciting missions to ever journey to the outer solar system has the be the Dragonfly multi-rotor helicopter that will head to Saturn's moon Titan in 2028. The car-sized probe will arrive at that strange, frozen world in 2034, descending into the soupy, smoggy atmosphere and then taking flight before it even touches the ground! We spoke with the mission's Principal Investigator, Dr. Elizabeth "Zibi" Turtle, about the mission's origins, current progress, and what to expect in the coming years. She also took us through a narrated tour of the surface of Titan, with its hydrocarbon sand dunes...
2026-02-2059 min
This Week in Space (Audio)Inside UNOOSA - The UN and Space
Most people don't think of spaceflight when talking about the United Nations, but the UN, through its Office of Outer Space Affairs, or UNOOSA, has been pivotal in securing agreements on space poilicy and behavioral norms. This week, we speak with Aarti Holla-Maini, the director of UNOOSA, and Dr. Rick Jenet, the executive director of Expanding Frontiers and the National Space Society's representative to the UN, about the importance of this office. It's a wide-ranging discussion of the intersection of international space efforts and the intersection with commercial space as we expand activities into Earth orbit, the moon, and...
2026-02-1358 minThis Week in Space (Video)Inside UNOOSA - The UN and Space
Most people don't think of spaceflight when talking about the United Nations, but the UN, through its Office of Outer Space Affairs, or UNOOSA, has been pivotal in securing agreements on space poilicy and behavioral norms. This week, we speak with Aarti Holla-Maini, the director of UNOOSA, and Dr. Rick Jenet, the executive director of Expanding Frontiers and the National Space Society's representative to the UN, about the importance of this office. It's a wide-ranging discussion of the intersection of international space efforts and the intersection with commercial space as we expand activities into Earth orbit, the moon, and...
2026-02-1358 min
This Week in Space (Audio)Becoming Martian! - How Will Human Beings Evolve on Mars?
It is widely accepted that over time, humanity will need to expand its presence into the solar system. What are the challenges? Well, space and our nearby worlds have proved to be a much greater challenge than we had long thought. While the rigors of zero-g have been well researched on the International Space Station, the challenges of living in lower gravity, such as that found on the moon and Mars, has not yet been explored. And human reproduction in space, along with genetic challenges, is a complete unknown. Rice University professor and researcher Scott Solomon joins us to...
2026-02-071h 03
This Week in Space (Audio)Remembering Apollo 1, Challenger, and Columbia - NASA's Week of Remembrance with Gerry Griffin
This month marks a bitter annual anniversary for NASA. On February 1, 1967, the crew of Apollo 1 was killed in a horrific fire on the pad in Florida. Years later, as the space shuttle Challenger ascended on February 28, 1986, it was destroyed mid-flight with a loss of seven crewmembers. Finally, on February 1, 2003, the shuttle Columbia was lost during reentry, again with a crew of seven. This episode is a remembrance of these tragic events with Gerry Griffin, former Apollo Flight Director and Director of the Johnson Space Center among his many other roles with NASA and beyond. Gerry brings a personal touch...
2026-01-311h 14The Bill Handel ShowCost of the American Dream | SPACE NEWS w/ Rod Pyle(December 31, 2025) The updated cost of the American Dream is $5 million. Space journalist covering NASA and planetary science Rod Pyle joins Neil to recap what went on in the outer limits in 2025. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-12-3130 min
The Michael Dukes ShowWednesday 12/17/25 | Christmas Cheer & Memories | Author Rod PyleToday we'll hang out in hour one and just reminisce in Christmas memories and cheer, by taking some phone calls and chatting. then in hour two I'll be joined by my friend Rod Pyle, who's going to talk with us about the modern space race era and everything else from out in the 'black'.
2025-12-171h 58MetroNews HotlineHotline Feature – Rod Pyle: Starship Struggles, Moon Traffic, and Why 2025 Changed Space ForeverFilling in for Dave Weekley, Coop welcomes author and This Week in Space co-host Rod Pyle for a sweeping conversation on why 2025 may be the most pivotal year in modern space history. Pyle reflects on witnessing iconic moments like Apollo 11 and Viking 1, then breaks down how SpaceX’s rapid-fire launches have transformed the industry — even as frustration mounts over Starship delays threatening NASA’s Artemis moon return. The two explore lunar congestion, China’s aggressive moon strategy, private-sector spaceflight, and the growing need to manage cislunar traffic and space debris as humanity prepares for a permanently crowded path back to the Moon
2025-12-1215 min
The Dr. Sky ExperienceRod Pyle | 08-02-25Author and talk show host Rod Pyle joins the show to discuss all things space related, including updates on NASA and other space programs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2025-08-0252 min
The Stuph File Program#0825: Rod Pyle; Donna Rowley; & Mike Bezemek
The Stuph File Program
Featuring NASA expert, Rod Pyle; Donna Rowley, manager of The Canadian Potato Museum; & Mike Bezemek, author of Mysteries Of The National Parks
2025-06-0858 min
The Unknown QuantityThe Unknown Quantity - (Author) Rod Pyle - March 18, 2025🚀 The Unknown Quantity: Special Episode with Rod Pyle🔹 News Recap – Key updates shaping space commerce.🔹 Containerization in Space – How modular systems enhance efficiency beyond Earth.🔹 Exclusive Interview – With Rod Pyle, award-winning author, space historian, and Editor-in-Chief of Ad Astra.About Rod PyleRod Pyle, author of 18 space books and Editor-in-Chief of Ad Astra, is a leading expert in space exploration. His work is featured in NASA/JPL, Popular Science, and Space.com, and his book Space 2.0 is a must-read in the industry.Support Space InnovationThe Center for Space Commerce and Finance (CSCF) is fundraising to fuel early-stage space ventures through initiatives like t...
2025-03-261h 01The Stuph File Program#0813: Rod Pyle; John Loghry; & Marc Hartzman
The Stuph File Program
Featuring NASA expert, Rod Pyle; Guinness World Record holder, John Loghry; & Marc Hartzman, co-author of To The Hilt: A Sword Swallower’s History Of Sword Swallowing
2025-03-1658 min
Red Planet LiveRod PyleIn the latest episode of Red Planet Live, host Ashton Zeth interviews Rod Pyle, managing editor of Ad Astra, for an engaging discussion about space exploration.
The conversation spans a variety of exciting topics, including the incoming NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, the potential for an orbital commodity exchange, updates on Starship, and much more!
Rod Pyle is a prominent space author, journalist, and historian, known for his significant contributions to space studies and development
2025-01-011h 00
The Bill Handel ShowBHS - 8A –‘Cool Space News’ w/ Rod Pyle | Is That Drink Worth It?Wayne Resnick fills in for Bill all week. It's shaping up to be a busy week for space news, and when we need to know about all things space, we turn to Rod Pyle, our space expert and host of the 'This Week In Space' podcast. Rod shares the tops space stories of 2024. The D&D world is in a tizzy. Is that drink worth it?
2024-12-3128 min
Total Ant (Audio)This Week in Space 141: Holiday Special 2024
It's the holidays! This week, we are joined by producer Anthony and our old pal Ant Pruitt to celebrate and discuss a wide variety of topics, from first space memories to our favorite space toys to what spaceflight means to each of us. It's a warm "family reunion" you won't want to miss! Join us for some holiday cheer, and Tariq's "Tiny Tim" moment...
Headlines:
• NASA's Parker Solar Probe to make its closest approach to the sun on Christmas Eve 2024, flying within 3.8 million miles and withstanding temperatures up to 2,500°F to study the sun's behavior and dyn...
2024-12-211h 31Total Ant (Video)This Week in Space 141: Holiday Special 2024
It's the holidays! This week, we are joined by producer Anthony and our old pal Ant Pruitt to celebrate and discuss a wide variety of topics, from first space memories to our favorite space toys to what spaceflight means to each of us. It's a warm "family reunion" you won't want to miss! Join us for some holiday cheer, and Tariq's "Tiny Tim" moment...
Headlines:
• NASA's Parker Solar Probe to make its closest approach to the sun on Christmas Eve 2024, flying within 3.8 million miles and withstanding temperatures up to 2,500°F to study the sun's behavior and dyn...
2024-12-211h 31
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2024-10-0500 minThe Stuph File Program#0785: Rod Pyle & Sherman Augustus
The Stuph File Program
Featuring NASA expert, Rod Pyle & actor Sherman Augustus from Stranger Things
2024-09-0158 min
Space and ThingsSTP174 - 2024 - The Big Preview with Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik2024 is just around the corner so we carry on from last week and preview what we can hope to see in the upcoming year, to do this we're once again joined by the hosts of This Week In Space: Rod Pyle and Tarik Malik. 100 Patreons By Show 200: https://www.patreon.com/SpaceandthingsThis Week In Space Podcast: https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-spaceRod Pyle: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rodpyleleadership/Tariq Malik:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tariq-j-malik/Fu...
2023-12-2859 min
Space and ThingsSTP173 - 2023 - End Of Year Review - with Rod Pyle and Tariq MalikIt’s time for our 2023 annual review and we’re joined by two big stars of the space world to take a look back at what’s happened this year, the hosts of This Week In Space: Rod Pyle and Tarik Malik. 100 Patreons By Show 200: https://www.patreon.com/SpaceandthingsThis Week In Space Podcast: https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-spaceRod Pyle: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rodpyleleadership/Tariq Malik:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tariq-j-malik/Full show notes: h...
2023-12-2150 min
Tech Break (Video)TWiS Clip: Happy Hour in Zero-G - The Challenges of Space Booze
Making a space station cocktail hour a reality poses immense challenges. In this lively excerpt from This Week in Space, Space alcohol expert Colleen McLeod Garner explores the prospects and perils of alcohol consumption in orbit. Can space tourism operations serve alcohol responsibly? What rules and rituals might drinking in space require? Be sure to watch the full episode as hosts Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik ponder zero-gravity beer, licensing cosmic bars, and the dilemma of drinking on the job in space.
Watch the full episode: https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space/episodes/87
Hosts: Rod Pyle...
2023-11-1107 minTech Break (Audio)TWiS Clip: Happy Hour in Zero-G - The Challenges of Space Booze
Making a space station cocktail hour a reality poses immense challenges. In this lively excerpt from This Week in Space, Space alcohol expert Colleen McLeod Garner explores the prospects and perils of alcohol consumption in orbit. Can space tourism operations serve alcohol responsibly? What rules and rituals might drinking in space require? Be sure to watch the full episode as hosts Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik ponder zero-gravity beer, licensing cosmic bars, and the dilemma of drinking on the job in space.
Watch the full episode: https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space/episodes/87
Hosts: Rod Pyle...
2023-11-1107 min
Total Ant (Video)This Week in Space 75: Our Favorite Space Conspiracies Part 2
We still love us some space conspiracies! This week, Tariq and I discuss more of our favorites--from the "the Earth is flat!" to the deadly Planet X (or "Planet 9," as self-avowed Pluto-Killer Mike Brown calls it--though he may end up with naming rights), we'll look at, discuss, and debunk more of the wackiest conspiracies ever... because, "the truth is out there--or maybe, just maybe, it's in our heads, after all. Be incredulous!
Hosts: Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik
Guest: Ant Pruitt
Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space.
2023-08-181h 13Total Ant (Audio)This Week in Space 75: Our Favorite Space Conspiracies Part 2
We still love us some space conspiracies! This week, Tariq and I discuss more of our favorites--from the "the Earth is flat!" to the deadly Planet X (or "Planet 9," as self-avowed Pluto-Killer Mike Brown calls it--though he may end up with naming rights), we'll look at, discuss, and debunk more of the wackiest conspiracies ever... because, "the truth is out there--or maybe, just maybe, it's in our heads, after all. Be incredulous!
Hosts: Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik
Guest: Ant Pruitt
Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space.
2023-08-181h 13
Handel 45-Minute Morning Show'Cool Space News' with Rod Pyle, 'Tech Tuesday' with Rich DeMuro and Baby Boomers On The RoadsRod Pyle is back for some 'Cool Space News'! SpaceX is about to launch their Starship and the Space Force is looking into ways to refuel satellites while they're in orbit. Then, KFI's Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro joins the show for 'Tech Tuesday'! Polestar's latest electric vehicles are shipping out without a rear windshield, some hateful tweets will get a new label and less visibility on Twitter, and people are starting to feel like they're spending too much on streaming services. Then, California is about to be hit by an aging population wave and many of them will be out...
2023-04-1851 min
SPACE IN 60ROD PYLE | NewSpace Media Coverage with Ad AstraAuthor of Blueprint for a Battle Star and Amazing Stories of the Space Age, Rod Pyle of Ad Astra magazine, talks about the challenges of podcasting, audiobooks, and traditional authorship as a nonfiction writer and shares the behind-the-scenes experiences on the set of Deep Space Nine and his more recent Northern Canadian visit to the Mars Research Station.
2023-04-0341 min
Handel 45-Minute Morning ShowFormer President Jimmy Carter Enters Hospice Care, 'Cool Space News' with Rod Pyle and 'Equity' in SchoolsThe legacy of Jimmy Carter goes well beyond his time spent being President - we reflect on the humanitarian he is as he enters hospice care. Space Expert Rod Pyle joins the show for some 'Cool Space News', where he and Handel talk about an asteroid that will narrowly miss Earth in 2029 and all of the space junk cluttering the great beyond. And school districts have begun eliminating honors classes, citing 'equity'.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2023-02-2040 min
Handel 45-Minute Morning ShowWhat to Know About the NY Lawsuit Against Trump, Business News with Jason Middleton and Cool Space News with Rod PyleAs New York Attorney General Letitia James announced a lawsuit against former President Donald Trump alleging fraud, Handel highlights some important things to know. KFI News Anchor and business expert Jason Middleton comes on for some Business News. And space expert Rod Pyle talks all things space!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2022-09-2243 min
Handel 45-Minute Morning ShowExamining the Redacted Mar-a-Lago Affidavit, More CA Cities Adopting Rent Control and 'Cool Space News' with Rod PyleBill Handel attempts to read between the lines of the Mar-a-Lago affidavit. Also, more California cities are enacting rent control to protect their tenants, and apartment owners aren't happy about it. And Rod Pyle comes back onto the show for a fresh edition of 'Cool Space News', where he and Handel talk about NASA's Artemis I mission that will journey around the moon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2022-08-2945 min
AIAA Los Angeles Section Podcast(2022 April 16) Aerospace Art with James Vaughan: Aerospace - Defense Illustration - putting the 'G-Whiz' back in Aerospace Illustration (interview by Mr. Rod Pyle)00:00:00 Welcome and Introduction00:07:53 James Vaughan and Rod Pyle01:18:19 Q&A01:53:39 AdjournEvent Information: https://conta.cc/3CNeRGcYouTube AIAA LA-LV Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCJrx_vB7oxnU6T1yinEapgVideo Recording on YouTube: https://youtu.be/cmezyu3Uq5EOn AIAA LA-LV Website: (with additional information)https://www.aiaa-lalv.org/2022-april-16-aerospace-art-with-james-vaughan-aerospace-defense-illustration-putting-the-g-whiz-back-in-aerospace-illustration-interview-by-mr-rod-pyle/Also on https://aiaa-lalv.org/video James Vaughan ——————— AIAA LA-LV Podcasts (audio):(also see the audio recording upload below)https://rss.co...
2022-04-171h 53The Stuph File Program#0611: Rod Pyle; Ross Hall; & Sean Tyler Foley
The Stuph File Program
Featuring NASA expert, Rod Pyle; Ross Hall of Dying Art; & Sean Tyler Foley author of The Power To Speak Naked
2021-05-0258 min
Paranormal Reality with JV Johnson (a/k/a Beyond Reality Paranormal Podcast)Space Exploration - Rod Pyle - BRR ClassicRod Pyle discusses the current state of space exploration in the BRR CLASSIC episode.
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2020-11-181h 09Paranormal Reality with JV Johnson (a/k/a Beyond Reality Paranormal Podcast)Space Exploration - Rod Pyle - BRR ClassicRod Pyle discusses the current state of space exploration in the BRR CLASSIC episode.
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Host - JV Johnson - www.facebook.com/jvjparanormal
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2020-11-181h 09
Prove me wrongEpisode 52 - Space 2.0 - Space exploration, colonization and tourism - Author Rod PylePete Lieb talks with science author and television contributor Rod Pyle about his work and books regarding space exploration and colonization strategies. What's our goal for colonizing Mars? Permanent moon bases? Space Force? Mining the moon and nearby asteroids for precious minerals, space tourism and more! Rod gives his opinion of where we are headed technologically by the end of the century.
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2020-04-191h 16
Technology and Space - The history and future of space tech, exploration and business.Space exploration past and future book – “Space 2.0” (BenBella Books, 2019) – Rod Pyle interviewRod Pyle has written dozens of books on the history of space exploration and commercialization. He’s currently editor of the National Space Society magazine Ad Astra. He’s interviewed many of the top names in the field and we talk about … Continue reading →
2019-11-0652 min
Jay TalkingRod Pyle, Space HistorianBradley talks with author Rod Pyle about his career as a space historian.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2019-07-1922 min
Casual Space"First on the Moon- The Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Experience" with author Rod PyleFriend of the show Rod Pyle returns to discuss his latest book, and all things Apollo with Beth AND… Receiving the foreword from Buzz Aldrin himself! Rod's impressions and insights from speaking with the Apollo 11 astronauts' children (now grown adults) Combing through the NASA archives to find incredible, never before shared documents, photos and stories from the Apollo era And what the future of space can be, returning to the Moon, on to Mars, and beyond… Quotes from Rod here: "You get the sense of an eternal restlessness with Buzz (Aldrin)… he demands that w...
2019-07-1856 min
The Space ShotRod Pyle- Space 2.0: How Private Spaceflight, a Resurgent NASA, and International Partners are Creating a New Space AgeThis week we chat with author, historian, and all around great guy, Rod Pyle about his latest book, "Space 2.0: How Private Spaceflight, a Resurgent NASA, and International Partners are Creating a New Space Age."
I really enjoyed this conversation and I'm looking forward to having him on again in the future!
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2019-03-1741 min
Interplanetary Podcast#122 - Rod Pyle - CoopertitionThis week features the chat with Rod Pyle and a rundown of some of the week's space news.
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2019-03-011h 21
Begin Into A Heart-Pounding Full Audiobook On The Go.Space 2.0 by Rod Pyle, Buzz Aldrin - forewordPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/235229to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Space 2.0
Author: Rod Pyle, Buzz Aldrin - foreword
Narrator: Jack de Golia
Format: mp3
Length: 8 hrs and 47 mins
Release date: 02-26-19
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 106 ratings
Genres: Aeronautics & Astronautics
Publisher's Summary:
Speaking with key leaders of the latest space programs and innovations, Rod Pyle shares the excitement and promise of this new era of exploration and economic development. From NASA and the Russian space agency Roscosmos, to emerging leaders in the private sector, Space 2.0 examines the new partnerships that are revolutionizing spaceflight and changing the way we reach...
2019-02-268h 47Casual SpaceSpace Journalist & Author Rod PyleIn this episode, Beth and Rod discuss: How Rod interviews the space experts and writes stories for us all Is there a renewed space race, and is that how reporters should frame the story? The "thing" Rod collected from the Saturn Cassini folks, and the Mars Lander folks at NASA It took Rod years to write a book WITHOUT a bias towards a particular commercial space company What Rod thinks about the recently proposed "Space Force" Key Takeaways: Telling the stories about space are both a challenge and a privilege There's a strong a...
2018-12-201h 07
Cool Space News with Rod PyleYay Mars InSight! Rod Pyle Interviews InSight's Tom Hoffman to learn more about this daring mission.InSight Lander Makes it to Mars. Rod Pyle Interviews Tom Hoffman to learn more about this daring mission to Mars!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2018-12-0136 min
The Bill Handel Show@BillHandelShow - 'Cool Space News' with Rod PyleRod Pyle from, 'pylebooks.com,' joins Handel to discuss President Trump's proposed 'space force.'
And, NASA's Opportunity rover's days may be numbered.
2018-06-1900 min