Your Space Journey

Your Space Journey

Welcome to "Your Space Journey," an interview series that takes you on an exhilarating voyage through the vast realm of space exploration. In this captivating series, we bring you in-depth conversations with the leaders of space exploration, including astronauts who have ventured beyond Earth, brilliant scientists who unravel the mysteries of the cosmos, and ingenious engineers who design cutting-edge spacecraft. Join us as we delve into their awe-inspiring stories, remarkable achievements, and captivating visions for the future of space exploration.

Episodes

August 30, 2025 11 mins

Dive into the mysterious world of black holes in thisthrilling episode of Your Space Journey!

From the groundbreaking Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) images of M87* and Sagittarius A* to the latest 2025 updates on supermassive black holes in the Andromeda galaxy, we explore cosmic extremes like never before.

Discover what happens if you fall into a black hole—spaghettification, time dilation, and mind-bending theories like quantum bo...

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Join us for an eye-opening interview with John Gertz, author of "Reinventing SETI: New Directions in the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence" (Oxford University Press, 2025).

As a SETI pioneer and founder of the Foundation for Investment in Research on SETI, John challenges outdated ideas like the Drake Equation and Fermi's Paradox, explains why we should search dying stars like white dwarfs for alien signals, and warns that h...

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Unlock the future of Mars exploration with Rocket Lab’s innovative Mars Telecommunications Orbiter (MTO) and Sample Return (MSR) proposal! This deep dive covers the essential role of high-bandwidth comms for astronaut safety, the game-changing firm-fixed-price model, and how MTO enables sample returns from the Red Planet.


Featuring 2025 updates: ESCAPADE mission on track for launch this year, fresh MTO webpage details, and ongo...

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Get ready for the 2025 Perseid Meteor Shower with this ultimate guide! Join us as we dive into the cosmic fireworks lighting up the night sky on August 11-13, 2025. Learn the best tips to catch 50-100 meteors per hour, uncover the fascinating history of Comet Swift-Tuttle, and discover why this summer spectacle is a must-see. From dark sky strategies to moon management, we’ve got you covered. Don’t miss out—grab a blanket, head out...

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Dive into the cosmos with the James Webb Space Telescope’s groundbreaking discovery of TWA-7B, its first directly imaged exoplanet! This Saturn-mass gas giant, located 111 light-years away, is the lightest exoplanetever captured this way, revolutionizing our ability to spot distant worlds.

Learn how JWST’s cutting-edge MIRI coronagraph unveiled this planet shaping its debris disk, offering clues to planetary formation and the search...

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Witness the Vera C. Rubin Observatory’s historic first light on June 23, 2025! Located in Chile, its massive LSST Camera is scanning the skies, capturing asteroids, dark matter, and more. Discover how this revolutionary telescope is transforming astronomy with unprecedented cosmic clarity. Subscribe to explore the universe’s mysteries unveiled!

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July 8, 2025 5 mins

🌟 A star exploded TWICE, and we’ve got the first-ever image! Discover the mind-blowing double-detonation supernova SNR 0509-67.5, captured by ESO’s Very Large Telescope. This cosmic breakthrough reveals a white dwarf’s two-stage explosion, challenging Type Ia supernova theories. Why it matters: these blasts measure cosmic distances and forge the iron in your blood! 🚀 Subscribe for epic space discoveries!

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🌌 Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS: A Cosmic Visitor from Another Star! 🌠
Join us as we explore the incredible 3I/ATLAS, the third interstellar comet ever spotted, discovered on July 1, 2025, by NASA’s ATLAS telescope in Chile. Racing at 135,000 mph, this 12-mile-wide comet is the brightest and fastest of its kind, offering a rare glimpse into exoplanet formation and the mysteries of distant star systems. Learn about its unique linear ...

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The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has uncovered a cosmic mystery: the universe is expanding faster than our current models predict! 🌌🚀

Key Highlights:

  • Groundbreaking measurements challenge fundamental cosmology theories
  • Possible explanations include early dark energy or new physics
  • Scientists are on the brink of a potential paradigm-shifting discovery

Join us as we explore the Hubble tension, a puzzle...

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Dive into the fascinating world of spacecraft engineering as we explore SpaceX's groundbreaking approach to thermal protection. This episode unravels the mystery behind Starship's innovative stainless steel heat shield, a departure from traditional ceramic tiles used in spacecraft like the Space Shuttle.

Learn how SpaceX combines grade 304L stainless steel with cutting-edge transpiration cooling technology to protect the world's l...

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Discover the groundbreaking innovations that are transforming space exploration! In this deep dive, we unpack Blue Origin's massive New Glenn rocket and the evolutionary Blue Ring Pathfinder mission.

Key Highlights:

  • ​New Glenn: A game-changing heavy-lift rocket capable oflifting 100,000 pounds to Earth orbit
  • ​Blue Ring Pathfinder: A versatile space platform testingnext-generation space infrastructure
  • ​American-made engines and cutt...
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December 6, 2024 13 mins

The Invisible Force Behind Betelgeuse's Strange Behavior

Dive into the mystery of Betelgeuse's intriguing companion star! Scientists have found evidence of a sun-sized "Beetle Buddy" orbiting the red supergiant, helping explain its puzzling 2,170-day brightness cycle. Learn how this companion acts as a cosmic snowplow, clearing paths through Betelgeuse's dust clouds and potentially influencing its eventual supernova.

In this episo...

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Get ready for a spectacular December in the night sky! Joinus as we explore this month's incredible celestial events, including Venus's stunning evening display, Jupiter at opposition, and the dazzling Geminid meteor shower.


We'll guide you through what to look for, how to find thesecelestial events without needing fancy equipment, and why this December is particularly special. Plus, learn about Mercury's appearance on Christmas mo...

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🚀 NASA's New Probe Explorers Program: Revolutionizing Space Missions | AXIS vs. PRIMA

Discover NASA's innovative Probe Explorers program, bridging the gap between Flagship and smaller space missions. Learn about two groundbreaking candidates:

📡 AXIS (Advanced X-ray Imaging Satellite):

  • Studies supermassive black holes
  • Features large field of view
  • High spatial resolution capabilities

🔭 PRIMA (Probe Far-Infrared Missi...

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Join us for an in-depth exploration of China's latest entry into the space race - the Long March 9 rocket, and its striking similarities to SpaceX's Starship. In this fascinating discussion, we break down the technical parallels, strategic implications, and what this means for the future of human space exploration.

 

🔍 Key Topics:

- Detailed comparison of Long March 9 and Starship designs

- The physics behind reusable rocket techn...

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In our latest episode, we delve into the thrilling developments of SpaceX's Starship program, focusing on the upcoming sixth test flight. This launch is pivotal as SpaceX aims to repeat the monumental success of catching the Super Heavy booster with 'Mechazilla's chopstick arms' during its return, a technique that promises to revolutionize rocket reusability. We'll explore the extensive upgrades made to both the booster and the Sta...

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🚀 Discover the future of global internet with Next Generation Starlink! 🌐

In this episode, we dive deep into the satellite technology that's revolutionizing internet connectivity worldwide. Learn how SpaceX's Next Generation Starlink satellites are leaping ahead of the older generation with groundbreaking advancements:

✅ 10X increased bandwidth for lightning-fast speeds

✅ Reduced latency for seamless browsing and streaming

✅ Gi...

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🚀 Explore Grand Universe: Indiana's Revolutionary Space & Science Center | STEM Education Hub

Step inside the groundbreaking Grand Universe project in Westfield, Indiana - set to become one of America's largest space centers. Experience state-of-the-art attractions including:

  • NASA mission control replica
  • Ultra HD planetarium
  • Interactive STEM exhibits
  • Purdue University Catalyst program integration

🔬 Learn how ...

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In this captivating episode, we delve into the pressing question of NASA's Artemis program's relevance in the era of SpaceX's Starship.

Join us as we explore the future of lunar exploration and the fascinating clash between traditional space agencies and innovative private companies. We examine the contrasting approaches of NASA's Artemis program and SpaceX's Starship, highlighting the game-changing potential of reusable rockets a...

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In this fascinating discussion, we explore the mysterious world of Europa, one of Jupiter's moons and a prime candidate in our search for extraterrestrial life. The conversation revolves around NASA's Europa Clipper mission, which launched on October 13, 2024 and will arrive at Jupiter in April 2030. We explain that what makes Europa special is its vast subsurface ocean, potentially containing twice the volume of all Earth's oceans...

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