About Space Today

Is the U.S. competitive in education for what is need for the future of space exploration?

Join Bob Zeek the project manager for NASA's youth program called HUNCH.

Since the beginning of the International Space Station some 20 years ago, medical research has been on the main focuses.  NASA Medical Scientist Col. Dr. Drew Morgan, talks about his medical role and working in space.

Three historic events remembered by Rick Potlock, Washington Bureau Chief including the Apollo One launch pad fire and two Space Shuttle disaster anniversary's.  Followed by a special NASA report with David Denault on Biomedical research that can only be done in non-gravity aboard the International Space Station

The International Space Station is now open for all commercial business as well as space tourism.  Be sure to have a pen and paper ready to make notes on being a tourist in space.  You'll be surprised how much it costs to breath, eat and use water per day on the ISS.

What is like to live aboard a space station the circles the globe every 92 minutes?  And what stress astronauts face living for extended time floating in space.  David and Washington Bureau Chief, Rick Potlock report.

2019 Looking back at America's Space Achievements. Joining David is Rick Potlock, also a former NPR Space Correspondent and now About Space Today's Washington Bureau Chief review an awesome year!

In 1968, Apollo astronauts Frank Borman, Jim Lovell and Bill Anders, would come within 70 miles above the lunar surface circling it several times. Their live broadcast from Lunar orbit would capture the world's attention!

One hour into the flight...and then a problem.  The spacecraft rocks over-fired using the fuel it need to reach the International Space Station (ISS).

Boeing's Starliner is ready for a Friday, Dec 20th Launch.  This will be the final unmanned test flight before astronauts begin travel to the International Space Station.

Listen to Chris Ferguson of Missions for Boeing and America's first commercial astronaut, as he describes the dynamics of the most versatile spacesuits ever designed.