Space on Earth

S2. Ep. 5 — The Sound of Space


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In this episode, the hosts explore why space is silent and how we can still “hear” the universe. They explain that sound requires a medium like air, which the vacuum of space lacks, and describe how spacecraft such as Voyager 1 and Juno collect electromagnetic waves, plasma vibrations, and magnetic field data. Through sonification, scientists translate these signals into audible frequencies, producing the haunting cosmic tones often released by NASA. The conversation then turns to how these sounds inspire ambient music, film scores, and multimedia art. By transforming raw space data into sound, artists and scientists together create emotional experiences that help audiences feel the scale, mystery, and beauty of the cosmos.

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Space on EarthBy stemartslab