Are We There Yet?

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 Jan 15, 2020

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There’s a lot going on up there. Join space reporter Brendan Byrne each week as he explores space exploration. From efforts to launch humans into deep space, to the probes exploring our solar system, "Are We There Yet?" brings you the latest in news from the space beat. Listen to interviews with astronauts, engineers and visionaries as humanity takes its next giant leap exploring our universe.

Episode Date
Space bites
Apr 16, 2024
The future of pharmaceuticals in space
Apr 09, 2024
Sun science during a solar eclipse
Apr 02, 2024
Exploring the women of U.S. space exploration
Mar 26, 2024
Starship’s success and the Space Coast celebrates a launch icon
Mar 19, 2024
Starship, take three
Mar 12, 2024
Stuck on Mars
Mar 05, 2024
Astronaut Winston Scott’s journey to space
Feb 27, 2024
Weather satellites in space and humans on Mars
Feb 20, 2024
Observatories on the moon and art that reaches orbit
Feb 13, 2024
Space science gets microscopic
Feb 08, 2024
A new space race and dust from an ancient asteroid
Jan 30, 2024
A new moon of excitement and rovers on the red planet
Jan 23, 2024
Growing plants and human tissue in space
Jan 16, 2024
Veteran astronauts find new missions in writing
Jan 09, 2024
A tale of two telescopes
Dec 27, 2023
Talking to whales and searching for life in the universe
Dec 19, 2023
A virtual space tourism launch and new space station plans
Dec 12, 2023
Buzz in the commercial space industry
Dec 06, 2023
SETI searches for extraterrestrial life and scientists probe beneath planetary surfaces
Nov 28, 2023
Flying cars and a glimpse into the life of a stranded cosmonaut
Nov 21, 2023
Relativity Space continues its 3D-printed rocket development and rovers take a 'Mars-cation'
Nov 15, 2023
NASA's planetary defenders track potentially harmful asteroids
Nov 07, 2023
Are we spooked yet? A creepy tour of the cosmos on this Halloween
Oct 31, 2023
From 'water bears' to orbital workouts. Here's how NASA is preparing humans for long-duration missions
Oct 24, 2023
Can life exist on a planet without a surface?
Oct 17, 2023
Scientists psyched about mission to metal-rich asteroid Psyche
Oct 10, 2023
The commercial space world is over the moon about lunar exploration
Oct 03, 2023
The space dust has landed! Here's why scientists are so eager to examine asteroid dirt
Sep 26, 2023
Once again, phosphine spotted in the clouds of Venus. Could this mean life on another planet?
Sep 19, 2023
'The Six' explores the stories and impact of NASA's first female astronauts
Sep 12, 2023
Martian sounds create music and melodies in new science-inspired symphony
Sep 05, 2023
John Shoffner flew to space on a commercial spaceflight. His new mission is to inspire a new generation of space travelers
Aug 29, 2023
A tale of two climates. Tracking climate change on Earth and on Mars
Aug 22, 2023
NASA Chefs prepare food good enough to send you into orbit
Aug 15, 2023
How artificial gravity and a giant telescope may change space exploration
Aug 07, 2023
A space for artistic inspiration with veteran astronaut Nicole Stott
Aug 01, 2023
Sierra Space's new Dream Chaser hopes to bring people into orbit
Jul 25, 2023
Asteroid dust returning to Earth could explain the origin of life
Jul 18, 2023
Ripples in the cosmos: What we're learning from gravitational waves
Jul 11, 2023
OceanGate disaster puts spotlight on high-risk tourism, including space
Jun 27, 2023
Sun science on the summer solstice and how Mars rocks get their names
Jun 20, 2023
From malware to barf, dealing with the nasty side of space exploration
Jun 13, 2023
Space-flown seeds take root in orbit, NASA's UAP interest, and Florida gets STARCOM
Jun 06, 2023
Private space station astronaut John Shoffner speaks with WMFE from orbit
May 30, 2023
"Unfolding the Universe" brings new perspective to Webb telescope images
May 23, 2023
"When The Heavens Went On Sale"
May 16, 2023
Can we make food from CO2? On Mars?
May 09, 2023
A conversation with commercial space pilot John Shoffner
May 02, 2023
More private space missions mean more data on astronaut health
Apr 25, 2023
What's driving the private space economy?
Apr 11, 2023
Artemis II: We have a crew
Apr 04, 2023
Breaking down NASA's $27 billion budget proposal
Mar 28, 2023
A commercial mission to the far side of the moon
Mar 21, 2023
The history of women in the U.S. astronaut corps
Mar 14, 2023
A 3D printed rocket could soon take flight. Where does it fit in to a growing launch market?
Mar 07, 2023
SETI's search for ETs & NASA's new science chief
Feb 28, 2023
Measuring the sound of rockets & NSYNC's Lance Bass chronicles "The Last Soviet" in space
Feb 21, 2023
Starship & stitches: A look at SpaceX's Super Heavy test firing and the history of space mission patches
Feb 14, 2023
Mars updates: Percy's sample collection and the possibility of astronaut missions
Feb 07, 2023
In the search for life in the universe, it's time to get nuclear
Jan 31, 2023
Oh the places we're going, for science!
Jan 25, 2023
The planet is getting hotter. Here's how NASA is measuring Earth's changing temperature
Jan 17, 2023
Neil deGrasse Tyson on the search for life outside our planet
Jan 10, 2023
Making space accessible for all
Jan 03, 2023
Inflatable space is bursting at the seams
Dec 20, 2022
Artemis I is back on Earth. What's next?
Dec 14, 2022
Seeing the clouds of Titan
Dec 06, 2022
To the moon, for good?
Nov 30, 2022
From the moon to Mars
Nov 22, 2022
Artemis I, take three
Nov 15, 2022
The Pillars of Creation in a brand new light
Nov 03, 2022
Zero G and I feel fine
Oct 26, 2022
From the Space Shuttle to Starship
Oct 18, 2022
Let's talk about the weather (and space, of course)
Oct 11, 2022
Six years of science: NASA's Dr. Thomas Zurbuchen reflects on his tenure as the agency's science cheif
Oct 06, 2022
The science of averting disasters. From asteroid impacts to severe storms due to climate change, NASA is on the case
Sep 27, 2022
From the moon to Mars: A look at an intriguing finding on Mars and NASA's plans for deep space exploration
Sep 20, 2022
Failure to launch: A look at the delays and possible fixes to NASA's Artemis I mission
Sep 13, 2022
NASA is heading back to the moon. These kids have some important questions
Aug 30, 2022
NASA's next moon program Artemis takes flight next week. What sets this program apart from the Apollo missions?
Aug 23, 2022
Curiosity's decade of discovery on Mars
Aug 16, 2022
Space law -- it's complicated.
Aug 09, 2022
James Webb Space Telescope zooms in on other worlds & Planetary Radio's Mat Kaplan reflects on 20 years of hosting
Aug 02, 2022
Commercial space goes deep
Jul 26, 2022
Oh the things we can see, thanks to JWST
Jul 19, 2022
The big reveal: NASA drops stunning first images from James Webb Space Telescope
Jul 12, 2022
'Escaping Gravity': A conversation with NASA's former deputy administrator Lori Garver
Jul 05, 2022
Protecting our planet for potential asteroid strikes
Jun 28, 2022
From a new space station to supply chain solutions, a check in with commercial space
Jun 21, 2022
More moon science: Researchers explore lunar magma domes and growing plants on the moon
Jun 14, 2022
For NASA's new moon-bound astronauts, it's time for some new suits
Jun 07, 2022
MegaCon, MegaRocket. The science of going back to the moon
May 31, 2022
The power of parachutes
May 24, 2022
Starliner's redo, part two. Plus, the story of Susan Borman, Apollo 8 commander's wife
May 17, 2022
What's at the center of our galaxy?
May 10, 2022
A new chapter in commercial space & how Elon's Twitter buy might impact SpaceX
May 03, 2022
The case for Uranus: Outlining the next decade of discovery
Apr 26, 2022
Catching up with NASA's administrator & keeping an eye on the planet's health
Apr 19, 2022
Private space station missions, Amazon's big rocket buy and NASA's next budget. Here's a rundown of the latest space news stories
Apr 12, 2022
What it's like when black holes collide
Apr 05, 2022
A new era of space science takes flight thanks to private civilian missions
Mar 29, 2022
NASA'S new moon rocket has left the building & UAE's Hope probe tracks a year of Martian weather
Mar 22, 2022
A Florida couple heads to space on Blue Origin's New Shepard spacecraft
Mar 15, 2022
"Becoming Off-Worldly" & the hunt for moon water
Mar 08, 2022
Can the U.S. and Russia partnership in space last despite growing tensions here on Earth?
Mar 01, 2022
Taking art to new heights. A conversation with Dr. Sian Proctor about creating a space for inspiration
Feb 22, 2022
A year on Mars & the gift of space
Feb 15, 2022
"Alexa, take me to the moon."
Feb 08, 2022
A curious carbon finding on Mars & the long wait for James Webb Space Telescope's first science campaign
Feb 01, 2022
The great Pluto debate reignites once more
Jan 25, 2022
Tracking a changing climate on Earth and the robots exploring Mars
Jan 11, 2022
Another year of space exploration
Jan 04, 2022
Inside NASA's Mission Control Center with its longest-serving flight director Paul Dye
Dec 28, 2021
The James Webb Space Telescope takes flight
Dec 21, 2021
New astronauts, new rockets
Dec 14, 2021
Biden's space agenda & the ethics of exploration
Dec 07, 2021
"A smashing good time": NASA plans to knock an asteroid out of orbit to learn how to save our planet from a future impact
Nov 23, 2021
"Delusions of space enthusiasts." Neil deGrasse Tyson on balancing the ambitions of space exploration with the reality of global politics
Nov 16, 2021
Lunar litigation, space tourism and the software driving NASA's SLS rocket to the moon
Nov 09, 2021
From Mars to Jupiter, the latest findings from the space probes exploring our solar system
Nov 02, 2021
"Back to Earth": Astronaut Nicole Stott wants us to be better crew mates on spaceship Earth
Oct 26, 2021
After SpaceX's Inspiration4 mission, Chris Sembroski is back on Earth
Oct 19, 2021
NASA's next space station astronaut & Lucy's mission to the Trojan asteroids
Oct 12, 2021
Trouble Brewing At Blue Origin & The Search For Intergalactic Polluters
Oct 05, 2021
Can We Call The Inspiration4 Crew Astronauts?
Sep 21, 2021
Countdown To Inspiration4
Sep 14, 2021
Grounding Virgin Galactic & Documenting SpaceX's All-Civilian Mission
Sep 07, 2021
Civilian Space Science & Surviving Black Holes
Aug 31, 2021
An Inside Look At SpaceX's Inspiration 4 Mission & What To Make Of A Galactic Arc
Aug 24, 2021
Fight & Flight: A Look At Blue Origin's Fight For A Lander Contract & SLS's New Flight Software
Aug 17, 2021
Printing On The Moon & Black Hole Observations
Aug 10, 2021
A Soundtrack For Space & The Curious Case Of Dimming Stars
Aug 03, 2021
Starliner's Redo & Measuring The Pulse Of Mars
Jul 27, 2021
A Space For All? How Will Space Tourism Shape Access To Space
Jul 20, 2021
A Countdown To Clean Clothes In Space
Jul 13, 2021
10 Years Since Shuttle: A Look To The Past & Future
Jul 06, 2021
Mercury Rising: John Glenn And The Space Race
Jun 29, 2021
NASA Investigates UFOS & Tiny Mars Mic Captures Big Sounds
Jun 22, 2021
Space Tourism: Up There & Down Here
Jun 15, 2021
We're Going To Venus
Jun 08, 2021
Bringing Mars To Earth
Jun 02, 2021
Decade of Discovery & Dating Stars
May 24, 2021
The Next Space Telescope Will Peer Deep Into The Universe. Scientists Can't Wait To See What It Sees.
May 18, 2021
Interplanetary Helicopters & SOFIA's New Eyes
May 11, 2021
NASA's Moon Mission Hardware: SLS Arrives, SpaceX Wins Lunar Landing Contract
May 04, 2021
Sleeping In Space & "Woman In Motion"
Apr 20, 2021
A Helicopter On Mars, Some Gas On Venus
Apr 13, 2021
Michio Kaku & The Quest For A Theory Of Everything
Apr 06, 2021
Scientists Are Hunting For Alien Worlds Outside Our Solar System
Mar 30, 2021
Celebrating Five Years Of WMFE's Space Exploration Podcast
Mar 23, 2021
Alien Evolution & A Civilian Space Mission
Mar 16, 2021
The Big Business Of Small Space Tech
Mar 09, 2021
The Early Days of SpaceX & Crew Dragon's Next Commander
Mar 02, 2021
Welcome To Mars, Percy. It's Time To Do Science.
Feb 23, 2021
The Long Road To Mars
Feb 16, 2021
First Of Mars Mission Trio Arrives At Red Planet
Feb 09, 2021
The Hunt For Planet 9
Feb 02, 2021
As Bridenstine Says Goodbye, What's Ahead For NASA?
Jan 26, 2021
Speedy Space Delivery
Jan 19, 2021
Rockets With Frickin' Laser Beams. Uncovering The Mystery Of Moon Dust
Dec 29, 2020
An Artemis Astronaut & Recap Of 2020 Space News
Dec 22, 2020
Hubble: 30 Years Of Spectacular Celestial Images
Dec 15, 2020
The Big Business Of Small Satellites
Dec 08, 2020
Remembering Arecibo & Sending Science To Space
Dec 01, 2020
Arecibo's Legacy
Nov 24, 2020
A New Era In Human Spaceflight
Nov 17, 2020
The Path Ahead In Space Policy & A "Black Hole Survival Guide"
Nov 10, 2020
A Space For Comedy & SLS Testing
Nov 03, 2020
Searching For Aliens
Oct 27, 2020
Terry Virts & The Space Toilet: Exploring The Human Side Of Space Exploration
Oct 20, 2020
Ancient Asteroid Dust & Deep Space Delivery
Oct 13, 2020
Mars Opposition & Worried Astronomers
Oct 06, 2020
Inclusion And Diversity In Space Exploration
Sep 29, 2020
Life On Venus? What A Stinky Gas Means For The Search For Life In Our Universe
Sep 22, 2020
Fixing Arecibo & Tracking Near-Earth Asteroids
Sep 15, 2020
Humans To Mars & A Supernova Extinction
Sep 08, 2020
A Space For Curiosity & An Observatory Goes Dark
Sep 01, 2020
Assembling NASA's Deep Spacecraft & Heavy Metal Asteroids
Aug 25, 2020
The Big Business Of SpaceX & The Discovery Of A Tiny Black Hole
Aug 18, 2020
Out Of This World: Building Helicopters To Explore The Solar System
Aug 04, 2020
Space News Roundup - Mars Rovers, Astronaut Splashdown & Mission: Impossible (Possibly In Space)
Jul 28, 2020
What Does Mars Sound Like? NASA Is Sending A Microphone To The Red Planet
Jul 21, 2020
It's The Summer Of Mars
Jul 14, 2020
The Deep Space Economy
Jul 07, 2020
Space Tourism Promises Fresh Perspective Of Planet Earth
Jun 30, 2020
Race In Space
Jun 23, 2020
How NASA's Reliance On Commercial Companies Is Shaping Space Exploration
Jun 16, 2020
James Webb Space Telescope: Finishing The Next Big Observatory
Jun 09, 2020
Inspiration & Innovation: What We Can Learn From SpaceX's Crew Dragon Launch
Jun 02, 2020
It's Finally Here: NASA & SpaceX Set To Launch Humans From U.S. For The First Time Since Space Shuttle
May 26, 2020
Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana Ready For First Human Spaceflight Since Shuttle
May 19, 2020
Covering Space: Correspondent Peter King Ready To Report Human Launches Once More
May 12, 2020
The Next Mission To Mars: NASA Rover Will Search For Signs Of Ancient Life
May 05, 2020
The Fight For Women Astronauts
Apr 28, 2020
Remote Rovin': NASA Mars Rover Drivers Are Working From Home. Here's How They Do It.
Apr 21, 2020
Teaching The Next Generation Of Stargazers And Space Explorers
Apr 14, 2020
Astronaut Mike Massimino's "Unlikely" Journey To Space
Apr 07, 2020
The Rise Of The Space Age Millennials
Mar 24, 2020
A New Dawn For Sun Science
Mar 18, 2020