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A podcast about the history of NASA human spaceflight. New episodes every other Thursday. (ish)... more
FAQs about The Space Above Us:How many episodes does The Space Above Us have?The podcast currently has 205 episodes available.
December 26, 2019097 - STS-27This week we've got classified satellites, alarming heat shield damage, and another Mike is out of his seat!...more28minPlay
December 12, 2019096 - STS-26The Space Shuttle is flying again with STS-26! Let's see if we can figure out how to fold some chairs....more28minPlay
November 28, 2019095 - During the DowntimeWe take a quick break from the main narrative to take a look around at a few things that happened during the shuttle's lengthy hiatus....more14minPlay
November 25, 2019Supplemental 6 - Allan McDonald TestimonyIn this lengthy supplemental, we listen to Allan McDonald's testimony in front of the Rogers Commission on February 25th, 1986. This is a long episode, so just a friendly reminder that supplementals are considered optional!...more1h 45minPlay
November 14, 2019094 - STS-51L - Part 3We conclude our coverage of the Challenger accident by digging into why it was able to happen....more48minPlay
October 31, 2019093 - STS-51L - Part 2We look at what physically happened on STS-51L and try to answer some questions....more31minPlay
October 17, 2019092 - STS-51L - Part 1Before we deal with the tragic loss of Space Shuttle Challenger, we take a moment to learn about the remarkable mission that should have been....more34minPlay
October 03, 2019091 - STS-61CColumbia is back after a long stint in the shop, but there seems to be some trouble getting off the launchpad....more26minPlay
September 19, 2019090 - STS-61BAtlantis is back already with a bunch of satellites and an investigation into on-orbit construction of large structures....more25minPlay
September 08, 2019Supplemental 5 - Apollo 13 O2 Tank 2In this supplemental we'll listen to the actual mission audio as Apollo 13's oxygen tank explodes. We'll hear mission control discuss stirring the tanks, Gene Kranz quickly mention the LM lifeboat concept, and several famous utterances from spaceflight history....more25minPlay
FAQs about The Space Above Us:How many episodes does The Space Above Us have?The podcast currently has 205 episodes available.