Ep. 766: How Spacecraft End

5 Juli 201240min

28 Juni 201245min

It's time to look deep into history to the birthplace of modern mathematics - Ancient Greece. And the most famous mathematician of the time was Archimedes. We use many of his mathematical theories and inventions to this day; others are steeped in legend and mystery.

26 Juni 201233min

We can thank Arthur Eddington for much of our current understanding of stars. He provided some of the breakthrough concepts that explain what's going on, deep inside the hottest places in the Universe. Sadly, the spacecraft associated with his name wasn't so successful.

24 Juni 201234min

This week we talk about: Black Holes as particle detectors, New advances in Chinese space exploration, Asteroid research, History of women in space. We're joined by Amy Shira Teitel, Alan Boyle, Ian O'Neill, and Michael Wall. Hosted by Fraser Cain

22 Juni 201247min

This week we talk about: Lakes on Titan, Mars Curiosity landing, Earth-type worlds more common, NuSTAR Mission launch. We are joined by Amy Shira Teitel, Emily Lakdawalla, and Nicole Gugliucci

22 Juni 201247min

AstronomyCast 264: The Hazards of Space Flight, by Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay

20 Juni 201230min

AstronomyCast 263: Radioactive Decay, by Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay

14 Juni 201232min