Made of Stars
207 episodes Last Updated: Dec 19, 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
Dec 19, 2024
Recapping Space News of 2024 Part 1
This week, Wes and Shawn begin their look back at the 10 biggest space news stories of 2024Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.
Dec 12, 2024
Jupiter, Mars and Isaacman, Oh My!
Jupiter dazzles in the nightime sky. A massive thunderstorm was spotted on Jupiter. Nominee to run NASA Jared Isaacman has given his first public statements about his nomination. A cracked rock on Mars has revealed a surprise. Plus the liquid on Mars may not have been what was previously thought. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.
Dec 05, 2024
Jared Isaacman Is Trump's Pick to Lead NASA
Jared Isaacman has been named as the former and future President's pick to lead NASA in the new administration. Isaacman has been to space as a commercial astronaut and recently did the first ever commercial spacewalk. If confirmed, would Isaacman potentially go to space as the NASA administrator? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.
Nov 27, 2024
No, Turkey Isn't Moist in Space
Astronauts aboard the ISS shared a video of themselves opening up their Thanksgiving MREs in space and revaled what their feast would include. There's a strange smell aboard the ISS and its coming from a Russian Progress cargo spacecraft. Scientists have a new theory about FRBs and where they originate. Plus, JWST has given us a new and incredible look at the Sombrero Galaxy. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.
With a group of VIPs watching, SpaceX was not able to catch the booster for its latest Super HEavy Launch. Optus-X was launched by SpaceX Sunday, but what is it? SpaceWeather.com wants to hear from you if you are a farmer whose GPS equipment was impacted by geomagnetic storms. TMATs were photographed over Norway. And a star was imaged in detail outside the Milky Way. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.
Nov 14, 2024
Electricity from Space?!
Iceland is preparing to receive solar power from a satellite that is beamed down to Earth. Uranus' moon Miranda may have an ocean beneath its surface. Plus let's talk about quasars and super massive black holes!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.
Nov 07, 2024
Crew-9 Had to Board Their Dragon and Move It
The Crew-9 astronauts aboard the ISS all boarded their Dragon capsule so they could move it to another docking port to allow a delivery to be made. SpaceX dazzled with its booster catch but that was just the beginning. Comet ATLAS didn't survive the Sun. The Parker Solar Probe is preparing for a very near miss of the Sun. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.
Oct 31, 2024
Celebrating Halloween and Podcast #200
NASA has regained communication with Voyager 1. Perseverance gets a new look and photographs of an asteroid crater on Mars. New data shows methane rich crust on Titan. A Crew-8 astronaut is reportedly stable and back with the crew after a medical issue during the return to Earth. Plus astronomers have discovered the fastest spinning neutron star. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.
Oct 24, 2024
SpaceX Crew-8 Wasn't Stuck Either
SpaceX Crew-8 is on its way home and in spite of reports, it wasn't stuck in space. SpaceX has rolled out its next Heavy Booster. An X-Class solar flare was recorded last night and the region that produced it is now lining up with Earth. Scientists can study tree rings to learn about solar storms from the past. Plus the first ever triple star system has been found that contains a black hole. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.
We warned you that a second wave of aurora could be coming on last week's show and it did. And there's a chance a third wave could be coming as well. Comet T-ATLAS continues to dazzle in the night time sky. SpaceX has has had an incredible run over the last 10 days. Plus Axiom Space has teamed up with Prada... yes that Prada. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.