Space and Things

This episode features an interview with Jean Wright about her work as a NASA seamstress making thermal blankets for the space shuttle and the new book 'Sew Sister' that tells her story.

This episode features an interview with retired NASA engineer Michael Haddad, who shares his 32-year experience working on space shuttle payloads at Kennedy Space Center.

This episode explores the potential of space-based solar power to address Earth's energy challenges through an interview with expert John Mankins.

This episode features an interview with Dr.

This episode explores why landing on the moon is so challenging, featuring expert Brandon Dotson and discussing recent failed attempts by various space agencies and companies.

This episode features an interview with David Chudwick, the only college journalist accredited by NASA to cover the Apollo 11 launch and moon landing in 1969, discussing his experiences and his book 'I Was a Teenage Space Reporter'.

This episode features an interview with Chris Barber, founder of ISSET, discussing how spaceflight can inspire people to achieve bigger goals through educational initiatives.

This episode commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Skylab 4 mission with an interview featuring Dr.

This episode features author Stephen Walker discussing the current relationship between NASA and Roscosmos on the International Space Station amidst geopolitical tensions from the Ukraine war.

This episode is a memorial tribute to astronaut Thomas K.

This episode features an interview with Madison Feehan, founder and CEO of Space Copy, discussing how to turn ideas into businesses in the context of 3D printing and manufacturing on the moon and Mars.

This episode features the second part of an interview with Apollo astronaut Alan Bean, conducted by Rick Houston, focusing on his personal experiences and career in space exploration.

This episode features an interview with expert Dwayne Day exploring the history, technology, and significance of reconnaissance satellites in spaceflight and military applications.

This episode is a tribute to General Thomas P.

This episode features an interview with Dr.

This episode continues a deep dive into space policy with Casey Dreier from the Planetary Society, focusing on Mars Sample Return and how the upcoming election might impact NASA's funding and priorities.

This episode discusses the delayed return of the Starliner crew from the International Space Station and explores the topic of misinformation in space news.

This episode features an interview with Stephen Wolfram about how eclipses are predicted through computational methods, focusing on the upcoming total solar eclipse on April 8th.

This episode features a 2023 end-of-year review with guests Tariq Malik and Rod Pyle from the This Week in Space podcast, discussing highlights from the year in space exploration.

This episode features the final part of a 2016 interview with Apollo 12 astronaut Alan Bean, conducted by author Rick Houston, focusing on Bean's friendship with commander Pete Conrad and their experiences in Test Pilot School.

This episode features interviews with three Smithsonian curators discussing the role and responsibilities of museum curation, particularly in the context of space museums.

This episode features an interview with author Brad Bergen about his new book on SpaceX and Elon Musk's impact on space exploration.

The hosts of Space and Things podcast discuss their favorite space missions, both crewed and uncrewed, in a casual conversation format.

This episode of the Space and Things Podcast features an interview with author Michelle Evans to celebrate the life and legacy of astronaut Joe Engle, focusing on his role as a pilot of the X-15 hypersonic space plane.

This episode features an interview with Dr.

This 200th episode of the Space and Things Podcast celebrates with a special interview featuring Sterling Crawford and General Charlie Duke, focusing on space art and Stall Three Studio.

This episode features an interview with Alan Bean, the fourth person to walk on the moon, discussing his NASA career and transition to becoming an artist.

This episode features an interview with Dan Kowalczyk about his career in the space industry, focusing on tracking stations and Delta rocket launches, including the final Delta IV heavy launch and his book 'Days of Delta Thunder'.

This episode features an interview with Logan Yaron about using his extensive collection of mission patches to inspire the next generation through STEAM education.

This episode discusses the new documentary 'The Artist and the Astronaut' about the love story between artist Pat Music and Skylab astronaut Jerry Carr, coinciding with the 50th anniversary of the final Skylab mission.

This episode pays tribute to NASA's elusive and controversial figure George Abbey, featuring an interview with author Michael Cassutt about his book 'The Astronaut Maker'.

This episode is a tribute to astronaut Frank Borman, featuring an interview with Chris Henry from the EAA Museum to celebrate Borman's life and legacy in space exploration.

This episode features an interview with astronaut Tom Jones about his new book detailing firsthand accounts from all 135 Space Shuttle missions.

This episode is a catch-up discussion about recent space news and personal updates, including Dave's trip to Ireland.

This episode discusses the OSIRIS-REx spacecraft's sample return mission from asteroid Bennu, featuring an interview with the person who named Bennu, along with updates on space events.

This episode pays tribute to Apollo 8 astronaut Bill Anders, who recently passed away, by interviewing Francis French about his experiences with Anders while researching his book.

This episode features an interview with David Woods, editor of the Apollo Flight Journal, about his new movie 'Galileo's Moon' focusing on Apollo 15, while also briefly mentioning the passing of astronaut Richard Truly.

This episode features an interview with Casey Dreier from The Planetary Society to discuss space policy and how decisions are made in space exploration.

This episode features an interview with John Duncan about the Saturn V rocket and his website ApolloSaturn.com, exploring the history and significance of this iconic heavy-lift vehicle.

This episode features an interview with Christopher Cokinos discussing his book about the moon's history and exploring the intersection of space and poetry.

This episode features an interview with Kristova, daughter of astronaut Scott Carpenter, and researcher Danny Parker discussing a new book about correcting historical inaccuracies surrounding Carpenter's MA7 mission.

This episode features Lisa Young from the Smithsonian discussing the restoration and preservation of retired spacesuits, including Neil Armstrong's Apollo 11 suit.

This episode features an interview with Mark Peller, ULA's VP for Vulcan Development, discussing the new Vulcan Centaur rocket and ULA's role in the space industry.

This episode previews the upcoming Vulcan Centaur rocket launch on January 8th and features an interview with Charles Chafer, CEO of Celestis Memorial Spaceflights, about their payload on the mission.

This episode features an interview with documentary filmmaker Geoffrey Morris about Space: 1999 and includes hosts discussing their recent experience at a space-themed event in Huntsville.

This episode previews exciting spaceflight events and missions expected in 2024, featuring insights from space experts Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik.

This episode features an interview with Dr.

This episode of Space and Things features an interview with board game designer Fritz Bronner about his upcoming game Liftoff 2.0, a space race simulation that updates classics from the 80s and 90s, including a collaboration with Buzz Aldrin.

This episode honors astronaut spouses after Marilyn Lovell's passing, featuring interviews with Jessica Carr and Bruce McCandless III about their non-astronaut parents' experiences.

The hosts begin with sad news about Marilyn Lovell's death, then celebrate their podcast's third birthday by introducing an interview with Chris Sembroski from the Inspiration4 crew, reflecting on spaceflight moments over the past three years.

Space and Things marks Skylab 3's 50th anniversary with Jack Lousma, the mission's only surviving crew member, and the episode anchors on the flight's 59 days, 11 hours, 9 minutes in orbit.

Frank White argues that the overview effect should be treated as an environmental and civilizational question, not just an astronaut anecdote.

["Space and Things episode 154 centers on Think Orbital's NASA collaboration after the company was selected with six other U.S.

Space and Things episode 153 centers on Benjamin L.

Space and Things episode 152 centers on Ed Rafis and spacecraftguide.com, a one-click guide to Space Shuttle, Gemini, Apollo, and International Space Station components.