We dig into the science of the sun as we approach the summer solstice. Plus, a look at how rocks on Mars get their names.

Sun science on the summer solstice and how Mars rocks get their names

There’s a lot going on up there. Join space reporter Brendan Byrne each week as he explores space exploration. From efforts to launch humans into deep space, to the probes exploring our solar system, "Are We There Yet?" brings you the latest in news from the space beat. Listen to interviews with astronauts, engineers and visionaries as humanity takes its next giant leap exploring our universe.

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Young space enthusiasts are asking an astronaut their burning questions about space exploration.

Curious Space and Starliner’s first crewed mission

Scientists and astronomers are on the search for moons outside our solar system. Meanwhile, NASA and Nikon are working on a new camera designed to withstand our own moon’s environment.

Exomoons and lunar cameras

Space food scientist Vickie Kloeris, speaks about her new book Space Bites, a memoir of her career with NASA preparing food for orbit.

Space bites

Varda Space Industries is working on pharmaceutical research in space that could help produce HIV therapy drugs at a much lower cost.

The future of pharmaceuticals in space

Viewers across the country are gearing up for the upcoming solar eclipse, and scientists are using this time to launch rockets into the skies – for science!

Sun science on the summer solstice and how Mars rocks get their names

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