16 Sunsets is on the Launchpad!

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16 Sunsets

Antica & Telltale Studios

16 episodes

4 months ago

"16 Sunsets" is a captivating 10-part podcast series that explores the dramatic history of NASA's Space Shuttle program, crafted by the award-winning team behind "13 Minutes to the Moon." Hosted by renowned space storyteller Kevin Fong and featuring music by Christian Lundberg from Hans Zimmer's Bleeding Fingers Composers' Collective, the series recounts the birth of the Shuttle era through the eyes of those who built and flew it. From the Shuttle's audacious first flight in 1981 with Commander John Young and rookie Bob Crippen to the intricate technical challenges it faced, the podcast delves into the political, engineering, and cultural forces that shaped its inception. With over 40 interviews from NASA veterans and personal insights from Fong—who witnessed the Shuttle era firsthand—"16 Sunsets" captures the spirit of innovation and the human stories behind the missions, revealing the profound impact of the Space Shuttle on our understanding of human spaceflight.

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Technology,

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16 Sunsets is on the Launchpad!

16 Sunsets

21 minutes 30 seconds

1 year ago

16 Sunsets is on the Launchpad!

Buckle up for 16 Sunsets! 🚀 Join host Dr. Kevin Fong and executive producer Rami Tzabar in this pre-launch episode as they share the story behind this new podcast exploring the origin and history of the Space Shuttle, culminating in the daring first mission of Columbia in April 1981. Discover how this ambitious project took flight, who's along for the ride, and why Kevin's passion for space led him to tell this incredible story. Plus, get a sneak peek with exclusive clips from upcoming episodes and music by celebrated composer Christian Lundberg, from Hans Zimmer’s Bleeding Fingers composer collective.

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