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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 Awards
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Voice Over: Joe Earl Williams
Original Music: Graham Hobson
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Georgia Association of Broadcasters winner for Best Podcast Series at the 2022 Gabby Awards
Support the Podcast https://www.patreon.com/Wescarroll
Voice Over: Joe Earl Williams
Original Music: Graham Hobson
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Can we see that comet in the sky?? No signs of technology on K2-8b... and that might be a good thing. Rare evidence of two worlds colliding. And it's finally time to talk about Made of Stars Live 2.0!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.
Artemis 2-5 has a new gameplan. Scientists may have a new way to provide oxygen to lunar and Mars missions. Martian soil may have a self defense against microbes from Earth. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.
The latest wet dress rehearsal for Artemis II showed a launch wouldn't be possible in March. We now know which Crew-11 astronaut had a medical issue. There's a few reasons to look at the night sky over the next week. JWST has given us another amazing image. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.
Artemis II does its latest tests to prepare for a possible early March launch. Firefly prepares to launch its 7th Alpha flight. Massive glaciers could be hiding on Mars. Astronomers detect a 7 hour signal from space. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.
Crew-12 is prepping for a Friday launch. NASA selects AXIOM for a fifth private mission to the ISS. China is a step closer to a lunar mission. Could the supermassive black hole in the middle of the Milky Way really be dark matter?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.
NASA's wet dress rehearsal for Artemis II gave reasons to delay the Feburary launch. There's another risk of an X-flare today. We may see a new comet this Spring. And scientists have found more evidence that we are made of stars. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.
The Challenger tragedy's 40th anniversary is a time to remember and a time to reflect on the fact that in spite of how it sometimes looks easy, rocket science is hard. Artemis II is getting closer to a possible launch in about 2 weeks. Astronomers are leaning more about exoplanets thanks to the world's largest radio telescope project. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.
Artemis II has made the journey from the VAB and is now in place for launch. Crew-11 astronauts say that their training prepared them for the medicl emergency that ended their mission early. Earth was hit by the strongest solar storm in 2 decades and at least one pilot got incredible photos of the aurora. And astronomers may have located an interstellar tunnel that links us to other stars. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.
Three astronauts remain in the ISS after a medical emergency ended the mission for Crew-11 early. SpaceX has broken its own record for launch turnaround. What are the little red dots? A trimple superior conjunction of planets is happening... and you can see it, just not without the internet. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.
A Crew-11 astronaut's health has caused a delay in a planned spacewalk. NASA acknowledged the work done on the ISS in 2025. Doug Hurley is honored for his achievements by his hometown. NASA will announce the company soon that will produce its next lunar vehicle. A blackhole is producing insane amounts of energy as it devours a massive star. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.
Let's look back at some of the biggest space news stories if 2025!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.
Let's look back at some of the biggest space news stories if 2025!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.
Jared Isaacman has been confirmed to lead NASA. NASA has completed its next-gen space telescope. JWST has confirmed a runaway supermassive black hole. Rocket Lab has launched the Space Force and NASA DiskSat experiment.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.
Russian Soyuz has returned to Earth full of love. NASA is preparing for Artemis IV by selecting instruments. MAVEN has gone silent. AI discovered and fixed vulnerabilities for NASA spacecraft. SpaceX could go pubic in 2026. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.
The Russian Cosmodrome was damaged after a launch over Thanksgiving. A Russian cosmonaut won't be flying aboard a SpaceX mission because of his cell phone. Tryptophan is the 15th amino acid found on Bennu. OSIRIS-APEX is off to explore another asteroid. We got another reminder that solar radiation can be very bad for airplanes. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.
NASA has begun the next phase of preparations to send a crewed mission around the Moon next year. NASA has made a pivot to Starliner. Perseverance has discovered a meteorite on Mars. A nearby super-Earth could be a good place to look for life. Were Earth and Theia once neighbors?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.
Scientists say the auroas brought us milstone solar radiation. Plus NASA's possible new chief is expected to appear before Congress again next month. NASA has released some 3i/ATLAS photos and they don't show much. Plus a one of a kind triple star system has been photographed by JWST!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.
Solar activity gave all fifty states aurora borealis this week and there's a chance for more tonight. Blue Origin wants to launch today by the solar activity could complicate things. Astronomers have observed a CME on a star not called the Sun for the first time. And comet 3I/ATLAS is looking more like an interstellar comet that an alien spacecraft. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.
Recorded November 1, 2025: It's Made of Stars... LIVE! How do you move a space shuttle without a shuttle mover and while preserving it? We're learning more about Jupiter's role in our solar system. Plus 3I/ATLAS and its strange behavior has scientists scratching their heads. Plus photos from the 50's have light flashes that could be UFOs. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.
Blue Origin was preparing a lander for the Artemis V mission that may never happen and now it could be used for Artemis III. SpaceX has broken one of its own launch records. Venus has lost its last active spacecraft. Astronomers continue to find organic molecules everywhere they look. Is it comet or an alien spacecraft?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.
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