Andrew Rennie for the Space Association of Australia
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Patient space coverage with real mission context.
The Space Show treats spaceflight as public knowledge worth explaining carefully. Its episodes move between Artemis II updates, International Space Station reflections, lunar science, Australian policy questions, and archival Apollo material with a steady community-radio cadence.
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The Space Show is a patient, technically minded space program with the feel of a public lecture, a community broadcast, and a specialist club meeting sharing the same hour. It is not built around quick takes. Recent episodes linger over Artemis II launch windows, lunar astronomy, lunar geology, Australian policy choices, hypersonic demonstrators, and the continuing legacy of the International Space Station. The show is strongest when it lets knowledgeable people talk at length. Conference panels from the International Astronautical Congress sit beside mission briefings, historical Apollo material, and interviews with Space Association of Australia members. The tone is measured and practical. It treats launch dates, crew safety, engineering failure, and international partnerships as matters that need context before opinion. That gives the program a steady explanatory rhythm, especially when it moves from a broad question into specific mission hardware, training, risk, or scientific goals. Its Australian perspective is clear without being narrow. Melbourne launch times, local eclipse observations, Australian lunar capability, and companies such as Gilmore Space appear alongside NASA, JAXA, Axiom, the Artemis Accords, and the International Space Station. The show also has a strong memory for space history. Apollo 17, Lunar 10, Yuri Gagarin, Columbia, and the Space Shuttle era are treated as living reference points for decisions being made now. At times, the audio carries the rough edges of panel recordings and live broadcast handoffs. Names, questions, and technical phrases can arrive densely. For the right listener, that density is the appeal. The Space Show offers a room where astronauts can reflect on expeditionary behavior, launch voices can talk about learning through failure, and lunar scientists can explain why the Moon may become a platform for new astronomy. It is earnest rather than flashy. It favors continuity over hype. Listeners looking for celebrity science banter may find it formal. Listeners who want careful space coverage, historical grounding, and long-form expert explanation will find a durable weekly habit.
Made for: For spaceflight followers, astronomy enthusiasts, policy watchers, and technically curious listeners who prefer careful explanation over quick spectacle. It especially suits people interested in Artemis, lunar science, ISS operations, and Australia’s place in space activity.
What sets it apart: The show combines community-radio accessibility with conference-panel depth, giving extended airtime to mission briefings, astronauts, researchers, and Space Association voices. Its Australian frame and long historical memory make current space news feel connected to older missions and future lunar work.
The Space Show is a one-hour radio program presented every Wednesday evening between 7.00 and 8.00 pm Australian Eastern Time by Andrew Rennie for 88.3 Southern FM and the Space Association of Australia Inc. The program aims to promote a public understanding of spaceflight and astronomy and to provide the public and members of the Space Association with up-to-date news, interviews and features of space-related events.
Based on 5 episodes we listened to · September 2026
The Space Show connects mission headlines with detailed accounts of the engineering, science and policy that make spaceflight possible.
The Space Show moves between current mission news and substantial recordings from the space community. Andrew Rennie and Richard van der Sprenkel keep the framing direct, then give astronauts, engineers and policy speakers room to explain their work.
Mission control sounds refreshingly human when you hear astronauts weigh patience, risk, and space tickets with their spouses.
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A grounded panel on life in space, safety, and the push to make access cheaper.
The Space Show circles around a panel first aired last week, with the speakers marking 25 years of continuous human presence aboard the International Space Station from last year's International Astronautical Congress in Sydney.
A measured space forum that turns launch setbacks and ISS history into useful context.
The Space Show keeps this conference-heavy hour anchored in practical concerns, linking launch engineering, international cooperation, and the long memory of the ISS without losing its steady pulse.
A steady lunar science discussion that links Artemis II to the observatories and questions it opens up.
Artemis II gives The Space Show a clear frame here, with the Moon standing in for the next stage of exploration, from astronomy on the lunar surface to the geology that underpins the landings.
A conversational space-policy episode that blends mission timing, Australia's lunar future, and Artemis-era science.
The Space Show opens on recent NASA changes and then widens into Artemis 2 timing, Australia's lunar policy and sovereign-capability questions, and a new Lunar Science segment on work to be done on and near the Moon during the Artemis era.
Space reporting with patient answers, practical detail, and a live forum feel.
The Space Show episode moves from Voyager 2's Uranus flyby to a status update on Perseverance, then into the opening ceremony of the International Astronautical Congress in Sydney. The pacing works because the conversation lets each topic breathe.
Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-hosts field Cosmic Queries on physics, space, and beyond.
Rotating StarTalk scientist-hosts and a comedian co-host tackle listener-submitted cosmic questions.
ABC Radio National pairs daily Artemis II updates with its five-part Challenger Legacy investigation.
The Space Show continues a panel discussion from the International Astronautical Congress in Sydney.
The Space Show opens with a weekly look at space news.
The Space Show opens with Artemis II.
The episode opens with NASA news and a shift in the day’s plan.
This episode provides an update on the Artemis II mission, detailing the potential launch schedule and logistical preparations for sending astronauts around the moon.
This episode covers the Artemis II crew news conference, introducing the astronauts and discussing the upcoming test mission to the Moon.
This episode commemorates the 50th anniversary of Apollo 17's return to Earth, featuring a narrated event from the Adler Planetarium.
The host discusses the recent lunar eclipse visible from Melbourne and shares personal anecdotes about watching it.
This episode covers recent delays in a moon mission and issues with the Boeing Starliner, including a wet dress rehearsal and hydrogen leaks.
This episode covers space news, including a successful Australian rocket launch, and previews segments on the International Astronautical Congress and Pluto exploration.
The Space Show turns back to Voyager 2’s flyby of Uranus, then moves into a status update on Perseverance, including questions about mobility certification and the condition of its wheels.
This episode revisits NASA's past discussions with Australia about space collaboration and explores robotic technology like the six-legged AMBLER robot for future Mars and Moon missions.
This episode of the Space Show features Rose Tasker, an astronaut trainer from Tasmania, discussing how to launch a career as an astronaut, based on her presentation at the Moon Village Association.
Rocket Lab CEO Peter Beck shares his perspective on the current state of the space industry, reflecting on his 20+ years of experience and offering insights on launch and business trends.
This episode honors astronaut Jim Lovell, recounting his pioneering spaceflights and the Apollo 13 mission through archival interview audio.
A radio program promoting public understanding of spaceflight and astronomy, featuring interviews and news about space-related events.
This episode covers Australian space industry news, including the launch of the Eris rocket by Gilmore Space, and discusses how space technology benefits Earth.
This episode discusses the Apollo-Soyuz test project, its historical context, and its impact on US-Soviet space cooperation.
A space-themed radio show covering spaceflight news, astronomy, and historical retrospectives.
This episode features a talk on medicine and the moon, along with Aussie space news and a visit to Baikonur Cosmodrome.
This episode discusses orbital debris and the Russian anti-satellite test that destroyed Cosmos 1408.
This episode discusses SpaceX's Starship, exploring whether it is a visionary dream or a nightmare folly, along with space news.
A panel discussion on the need for and benefits of an Australian Space Agency, comparing costs to other government spending.
This episode discusses the formation of the Australian Space Agency and features interviews with space industry experts about Australia's role in space.
The episode reports on the withdrawal of Jared Isaacman's nomination as NASA Administrator, citing White House statements and media coverage.
This episode analyzes Jared Isaacman's nomination to lead NASA and the proposed NASA budget under the Trump administration, focusing on his claims about simultaneous moon and Mars missions.
Analysis of Australian federal budget allocations for space industry and international liability provisions.
An interview with Firefly Aerospace's program director about the successful Blue Ghost lunar mission and its NASA payloads.
This episode covers the launch of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying the Spare X and Punch satellites, with live commentary from the launch countdown.
This episode covers space news including a Melbourne tourist astronaut, a new satellite thruster, a capsule landing, and political changes at NASA.
This episode of the space show discusses upcoming space missions to the Moon and Sun, starting with news about the Transporter 13 launch scheduled for March 3rd.