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This is Rocket Science
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This is Rocket Science episodes
- Episode #012: the History of Space Exploration (Part 2)
In this episode we discuss the history of space exploration with a focus on the Apollo Program. We take some questions from the audience and look at some memes (as per usual). We hope you enjoy the episode!
40 min - Episode #011: Questions from Reddit and the History of Space Exploration
Episode 11! In this essay we take questions from reddit on antimatter and talk about the history of Space Exploration! Editing note: In lieu of the 1 kHz bleep tone (for foul language) we are using the line "Houston we have a problem."
30 min - Episode #010: Russia, SpaceX and Elon's Tweets
Episode 10! In this episode we discussed Russia's beef with SpaceX's new rocket engine, Elon's tweets and other miscellaneous space stuff. We hope you enjoy the episode!
32 min - Episode #009: From Interstellar to the Martian - Space in Science FictionEpisode 9! In this episode we discuss the science behind some of our favorite movies: Interstellar, the Martian and Star Wars. We take a lot of audience questions and talk about memes (the usual). We hope you enjoy the episode!33 min
- Episode #008: Crazy Rocket Concepts and the Space Shuttle program (Season II Premiere)
Episode VIII! In this episode we talk about some of the craziest ideas in rocketry, discuss developments in the Chinese space program and the legacy of the Space Shuttle program. We hope you enjoy the episode.
Editing note: We have replaced the 1 kHz tone (used for the suppression of foul language) with the line "Houston we have a problem." We think it's pretty hilarious.
33 min - Episode #007: Interview with Dr. David Helfand, Dark Energy and Dark Matter (Season Finale!)Episode VII! In this episode, we talk about dark energy and dark matter with Dr. David Helfand.Dr. Helfand is a professor of Astronomy at Columbia University whose research interests include X-ray surveys and neutron stars. This is also our season finale! We hope you enjoy the episode.1 hr
- Episode #006: Interview with Astronaut Mike Massimino!Episode VI! In this episode, we were graced with the presence of former NASA Astronaut, Columbia Engineering Professor and living legend Dr. Mike Massimino. We had a fun conversation about how to become an astronaut, what life is like for an astronaut, and a little bit about the future of space exploration26 min
- Episode #005: Interview with Dr. David KippingEpisode V! This episode features an interview with Dr. David Kipping. He is a leader in the field of exoplanet research and a professor of Astronomy at Columbia University. We start by introducing some terms and vocabulary related to his research and then get right in the interview. We hope you enjoy it!33 min
- Episode #004: Asteroids and Space MiningEpisode IV! In this episode we discuss Asteroids, Space mining and, of course, Elon Musk (praise be). We were happy to be joined by the biggest live audience to date. We hope you enjoy the episode!Music Attributions in chronological order- Chill Day by Lakey Inspired- Laidback by Fascinating Earthbound Objects43 min
- Episode #003: Simulation Theory and Gravitational WavesIn this episode we discuss a couple topics with the tendency to blow our minds: the concept of a simulation and gravitational waves. We hope you enjoy it.Music Attributions in chronological order- Chill Day by Lakey Inspired (https://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspired/chill-day)- Laidback by Fascinating Earthbound Objects (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/fascinating_earthbound_objects/simultaneous_eon/fascinating_earthbound_objects-04-laidback)34 min
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"This Is Rocket Science" is dedicated to making the wonders of space accessible to all. We feature a rotating cast of hosts that discuss the latest space news, debate about space in pop culture, and…
share the work done by the Columbia Space Initiative. Produced by Eileen Lin and Thomas Sibilly. Blasting off - see ya!