Looking to learn more about what CSI does all year? Tune in for a chat with this year's SUITS and Micro-G leads to learn about their respective missions and their individual journeys in the Columbia Space Initiative. Thank you to Josh Hegstad, Shirley Deng, and Michael Cai for joining us and sharing their experiences!
What do you think about The Martian? Anyone read the original novel it was based on by Andy Weir? Listen in on this episode of This is Rocket Science to find our personal takes on space movies and books! Recorded leading up to the 2025 Oscars, we dive into plot lines, cinematography, and the broader impact of space in media. Tune in!
Hello Space Fans! We hope you had a cosmic and love-filled Valentine's Day! On this episode of This is Rocket Science, we blast off into the fascinating worlds of mythology and astrology, uncovering some celestial wisdom from ancient civilizations! We hope you enjoy!
With a new administration in office, This is Rocket Science discusses the ramifications, possible future steps, and personal thoughts about new US policy updates concerning space and NASA. Tune in to stay updated on the latest space news!
Join us in this thrilling episode of This is Rocket Science as we separate fact from fiction in the realm of space! We'll tackle some of the most popular myths about the cosmos, from black holes to the hollow moon conspiracy theory to flat earthers! Our hosts will debunk common misconceptions and conspiracy theories using "scientific" backing. Stay tuned for more!
This is Rocket Science is back with an exciting new season! Join us as we welcome our newest members, Eileen Lin and Deborah Melanie Esme McDougall! In this episode, we discuss the Falcon 9 launch to the ISS and the challenges that arose during the mission. Stay tuned for all the details, along with some lighter news to wrap up the episode!
**edit The first Falcon 9 malfunction this year carried 20,000 Starlink satellites, not 20**
Hello, This is Rocket Science Fans! We are back with the final episode of the semester! This week we are joined by one of Cube Sat’s Mission Leads, David McIntosh! David walks us through what he and his team have been working on, their accomplishments, and their future goals. We hope you enjoy and we will see you in the fall! Have a great summer!
You come here for science but you stay for Tina's jokes! This is Rocket Science, and we're back with another one! In this episode, we share our experiences from last week's Solar Eclipse and discuss where to see the next one! Please follow the link below if you would like to donate your old eclipse glasses! Thanks for tuning in!
Recycle eclipse glasses here.
Hello Science Fans! This is Rocket Science and we are back with another episode on.....eclipses! On April 8th we are set to witness a solar spectacle, a total solar eclipse! Join us as we dive into the world of eclipses and in particular how and where to watch the eclipse on the 8th. Cheers!
Hey Guys, welcome back to another installment of This is Rocket Science. Today the crew attempts to unravel the new Dune Series directed by Denis Villeneuve. Please be aware this episode may contain some spoilers! Enjoy!
Welcome back to another episode of This is Rocket Science, today the crew explores space news and Intuitive Machine Odysseus' lunar landing!
P.S. any "financial advice" heard on this podcast is not formal financial advice and should always be taken with a grain a salt.
The Gang is back! Join us as we explore space conspiracies, from the moon landing to UFO abductions. Do we manage to debunk these theories? Listen in to find out!
Reupload: Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday! This is Rocket Science is back with another one and in this episode, we explore Pulsar Timing Arrays and the implications of the directional wave background!
Reupload: Hello! This is Rocket Science is back with a brand new season along with our new co-host, Tina Liu! Join us as Tina navigates Sanya and Justin through a thought experiment about the Three-Body Problem.
Follow the TRS crew as we force random pedestrians to answer questions about space!
In this episode, we take a deep dive into astrophysics: the beginning and end of the universe, the age of the Earth, and how to wrap your head around the concept of a billion years. Plus: stargazing with Sanya! (this is an official plug for the Columbia Astronomy Club)
Today we've brought our favorite sci-fi movies to the table: Interstellar, The Martian, and Arrival. In this episode we pick apart what science fiction can tell us about humanity, religion, love, and our place in the universe.
An aerospace engineer, an astrophysicist, and an ex-law-student-turned-data-scientist take us through a fascinating discussion about space mining, space garbage, and space science. You came to hear about space, right? Join us for this first episode of the all-new Season 4! Music used is Space Jazz by Kevin MacLeod.
In this episode we discuss what terraforming mars would look like and the difficulties of space mining. We also talk with the audience about the movie Ad Astra and the different Hollywood representations of the final frontier. We hope you enjoy the episode!
In this episode, the first episode of Season 3, I ask Chad Anderson, the CEO of Space Angels, questions about investing in the space market, the defense industry, and Elon Musk.
