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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 intervie... more
FAQs about Made of Stars:How many episodes does Made of Stars have?The podcast currently has 238 episodes available.
July 24, 2025Half of the Planet Will Go Dark? It Happens Every NightNASA's Crew-10 will hold a press conference to update their mission and talk about their return home. Scientists have discovered a new giant molecular cloud in the center of the Milky Way. A 3rd interstellar comet has been observed entering our solar system. Plus an asteroid will make a pass by the Earth but it's nothing to worry about. And there's no solar eclipse on August 2 of this year that will cause the planet to go completely dark but there will be an eclipse two years later that will cause darkness in the band of totality the same way every eclipse does. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support....more43minPlay
July 17, 2025When You See the Southern Cross for the First TimeWes recaps stargazing in Australia before talking about the Bogong Moths that use the stars to navigate their migration patterns. Plus, Ax-4's crew is now back on Earth after making history for three countries. The DART mission has more fruit to bear. Apollo Soyuz celebrates 50 years and it's been 25 year since the Bastille Day Event. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support....more44minPlay
July 10, 2025New York to Paris in Under an Hour?!Venus Aerospace successfully flew the world’s first atmospheric test of a rotatingdetonation rocket engine that could eventually lead to a 55 minute trip from NY to Paris. Why does the Moon have magnetic rocks? Scientists have a new strongest solar storm ever recorded. Scientists now know how the lights turned on at the bebinning of time. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support....more39minPlay
July 03, 2025American Hero Brigadier General David R. ScottThis week we honor an American hero who walked and drove a car on the moon. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support....more30minPlay
June 26, 2025A Look Back to Our Interview with Al WordenWes and Shawn interviewed Col. Al Worden in 2011. He passed away in 2020. This week we look back to that interview. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support....more40minPlay
June 19, 2025Studying Medicine In SpaceCancer treatments and cures may come from studies done in space. Scientists are taking the mystery out of the sun's poles. Scientists have a new look at the tiny glass beads found on the Moon during the Apollo era. A new study has given us information about the Milky Way's galactic center. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support....more34minPlay
June 12, 2025No, the Strawberry Moon Isn't PinkThe Strawberry Moon's name doesn't come from it's color but from what time of year strawberries are at peak ripeness. Japan's Resilience spacecraft has slammed into the Moon. Astronomers have dicovered an object "unlike anything we've seen before". Axiom's Ax-4 has been delayed again. Axiom has partnered with NASA to study DNA of fruit flies. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support....more40minPlay
June 05, 2025Jared Isaacman's Launch AbortedJared Isaacman will not be NASA's next administrator. Active region 4100 has ended. Axiom's Ax-4 launch has been delayed to June 10. New research says the Milky Way and Andromeda won't be colliding after all. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support....more42minPlay
May 29, 2025China and Russia Have Big Plans for the MoonChina and Russia have made a deal to build a nuclear power facility on the Moon. SpaceX has both wins and losses with its latest Starship launch. A sunspot has been visible on the Sun for 54 days and is still going strong. NASA has revived the thrusters on Voyager 1 after twenty years. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support....more51minPlay
May 22, 2025There's Gold In This Here EpisodeA star has been observed exiting a galaxy... with a planet in tow. Scientists say that have discovered a new source for gold in the universe. Researchers have found a fungus that they say can metabolize gold. NASA's EZIE satellites to study auroral electrojets. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support....more27minPlay
FAQs about Made of Stars:How many episodes does Made of Stars have?The podcast currently has 238 episodes available.