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Science Friday: New Views of the Universe From Herschel and Planck Telescopes
A conversation about the launching of the Herschel and Planck observatories by NASA and the ESA. Scientists discuss the features of these observatories, where they will be stationed in space, and what we hope to learn from them. Aired...
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Science Friday: Neil De Grasse Tyson on Exploring Cosmic Frontiers
Listen to astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson talk about how space exploration, especially human voyages, can profoundly inspire scientists and technologists of the future, and charts the path for missions to Mars and beyond.
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Science Friday: Voyager 1 Probing Solar System's Distant Edge
A discussion with chief scientist Ed Stone about what we are still learning from Voyager 1 as it nears the edge of our solar system, over thirty years after its launch into space. Aired June 17, 2011 [11:58]
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Science Friday: How Will Russian u.s. Politics Affect Our Relationship in Space?
Space policy analyst Marcia Smith explains the situation of NASA having suspended some of its relations with Russia in reaction to the ongoing conflict in Crimea. The International Space Station is exempt, likely because of US dependence...
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Science Friday: Celebrating a Space Pioneer
Space enthusiasts make plans to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of the first human space flight.
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Science Friday: China Launches a Space Laboratory
Is the unmanned spacecraft the first step toward a Chinese space station?
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Science Friday: Levitating Fruit Flies to Learn About Space Travel
Listen to this discussion of a Video Pick of the Week, which looks at research into levitating fruit flies (and other things) using a strong magnet. This work, being done at the University of Nottingham, has applications to space travel....
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Science Friday: Space X Craft to Head to Space Station
The first privately built spacecraft could dock at the International Space Station this year.
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Science Friday: Living It Up in Space
Two NASA astronauts aboard the International Space Station talk about life and the view from 220 miles above Earth.
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Science Friday: Time, Space, and Other Big Questions
Ira talks with theoretical physicist Sean Carroll about his new book about the nature of time. Did time and space exist before the Big Bang?
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Science Friday: Restructuring Space Flight
This week, President Obama rolled out details of how changing budgets and changing priorities will affect NASA. We'll talk about the future of the agency, including plans for a larger role for private business in space flight.
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Science Friday: Living and Working in Space
Last week scientists reported definite signs of water hidden in darkened craters on the moon. Does that find change human plans for the exploration of space? Should it?
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Science Friday: Space Debris
Last week, two satellites collided in orbit around Earth. We'll check in on the after-effects of that collision, and talk about what the lingering debris from the crash means for future space missions.
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Science Friday: Tattoos of Science
In which we attempt to help one listener figure out the best tattoos to get to celebrate the history of space exploration.
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Science Friday: With Budget Cuts Looming, Is Science a Lame Duck?
If Congress fails to act, some $15 billion will be cut from science funding in January 2013.
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Science Friday: Year of Astronomy
The year 2009 was designated as the International Year of Astronomy. This podcast [17:47] looks back at the many milestones in astronomy, including Galileo's accomplishments 400 years ago, what is happening now, and what the Hubble Space...
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Science Friday: Astronomy Meeting Highlights
Hear space news from researchers at the meeting of the American Astronomical Society.
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Science Friday: Hubble Repair Mission on Hold
After eighteen years in space, the Hubble Telescope needs repairs. A planned NASA mission to make those repairs was delayed due to Hurricane Ike, which turned out to be a good thing when scientists discovered an additional problem that...
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Science Friday: Ask an Astronaut: Don Pettit and Jeff Hoffman on Spaceflight
Two NASA astronauts, Donald Pettit and Jeffrey Hoffman, answer questions and discuss the many curiosities of living in space.
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Science Friday: Bill Nye Stops By
Bill Nye stops by to chat about teaching science, launching solar sails into space, and his debate against a famous creationist.
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Science Friday: Shuttle Hubble Update
Science Friday checks in with NASA on the progress of the Hubble Space Telescope repair mission. [12:27]
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Science Friday: Higher Res Eye in the Sky
This program takes a look at the GeoEye-1 satellite being launched into space. This satellite would be used to provide very high resolution images for commercial sale, including to individuals. Advantages of this technology are...
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Science Friday: Testing Relativity With Better Clocks
With a precise enough clock, it's possible to test the time-dilation effects predicted by Einstein's theory of relativity without a space ship. [8:55]
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Science Friday: Behold the Mighty Water Bear
Meet the water bear, a tiny creature that can withstand boiling, freezing, and the vacuum of space.
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