Made of Stars
176 episodes Last Updated: May 16, 24
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 AwardsSupport the Podcast https://www.patreon.com/WescarrollVoice Over: Joe Earl WilliamsOriginal Music: Graham HobsonBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.
Episodes
May 16, 2024
Incredible and Historic Aurora Show
The aurora present in the earth's northern and southern hemispheres rank as one of the best in the last 500 years. A sunspot like the one that caused the aurora could be a major problem for our electric grid in the future. Starliner has another launch delay to no sooner than May 21. And JWST has detected two black holes merging billions of year ago. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.
Starliner was forced to delay launch because of a buzzing sound coming from a rocket valve. A massive sunspot could cause problems with communication on Earth. 41,000 years ago Earth's magnetic shield went down. And a historic cookie is now in the Smithsonian. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.
May 02, 2024
JWST Catches a Glimpse of Jar Jar Binks
The James Webb Space Telescope has given us a glimpse of the Horse Head Nebula and the galaxies behind it. Starliner is preparing for a Monday launch. No, those aren't giant spiders on Mars. Residents of the southern hemispehre are getting a look at the "Devil Comet". And a CME could be arriving at Earth on Saturday. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.
Apr 25, 2024
Just a Drop of Water In an Endless Sea
There's a lot of dust talk this week as a Moon mission is in the works with dust guards ready to deal with dust on the Moon. Plus NASA is planning ahead for Artemis missions with large cargo crates that will be sent for future missions. Ingenuity is getting a new job on Mars that will allow it to continue in service. Plus, NASA is communicating with Voyager 1 again. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.
Apr 18, 2024
Chicken Little Was Right!
NASA has learned the hard way that not everything burns up on rentry. Starliner is a step closer to a test launch in early May. A nova and the "devil comet" are both in the night time sky for viewing. And a massive black hole has been discovered in the Milky Way. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.
Apr 11, 2024
Recapping the Eclipse and Watch Out for China
Amateur astronomers learned a few new terms from the "Sheldons" of atronomy. NASA has entered into a partnership with JAXA that will put Japanese boots on the Moon. China's space program seems to have more in mind than exploration. And the worlds biggest digital camera in complete. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.
Apr 05, 2024
It's Almost Eclipse Time!
This week we talk about the eclipse and everying you need to know.. plus an update on Starliner and a potentially massive discovery on Mars.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.
JWST has discovered deep space alcohol and other life chemicals near a protostar. Roscosmos has successfully launched after last week's last second scrub. Boeing's Starliner may launch soon but not before May. NASA is optimistic that it will resolve its Voyager 1 computer issues and scientists are learning more about the impact of the DART mission. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.
Mar 21, 2024
Twenty Seconds to ISS
A Soyuz launch scheduled to travel to the ISS was scrubbed twenty seconds before liftoff. SpaceX plans to launch later today with cargo for the ISS. SpaceX has also announced that they could be launching Strship again in six weeks. Budget cuts for NASA means they will be forced to shut down the CHandra X-Ray Observatory. And a study of an impact on Mars produced more than 2 billion secondary craters. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.
Mar 14, 2024
SpaceX Successfully Launches Starship Into Space
SpaceX celebrated its founding anniversary with a successful launch of Starship into space. Japan's first attempt at launching a commerical rocket into space explosed seconds after launch. 35 years ago, a CME brought darkness from the Sun. Plus, JWST has had another win while studying deep into our solar system. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.