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Albertans In Space Podcast

For many of us, Space is a place of wonder. For others, it’s their place of work. Albertans in Space Podcast will highlight Albertans in the space sector who are doing some incredible things. What if the Oil & Gas industry refocused on drilling for water on the Moon? Space is the next frontier and Alberta can be a part of this next chapter. This Podcast aims to encourage education and discussion on what the imminent growth of the Space sector means for the endless possibilities for Alberta.

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Latest Episodes:

LIVE WITH SPACE COPY Aug 28, 2026

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Trash isn’t trash. It’s raw material.

We went live from Alabama with Madison Feehan and her impressive team at NASA’s LunaRecycle Challenge, where teams spent time figuring out how to turn waste into feedstock for a 3D printer.

Madison walked us through what they showcased at the event, the digital twin showing us the process for AERIS the 3D printing unit they are developing.

She’s changing the world - one brick at a time.

#AlbertansInSpace #LunaRecycle #NASA

Albertans in Space is an interview style video Podcast with in-person and virtual interviews with space enthusiasts that live and work in Alberta.

We are a niche platform with a positive outlook on the future of humanity and how culturally significant outer space is to our lives.

Our mission is not only to educate but to inspire and entertain our audiences with fact, fiction, joy, laughter and a little Sci-Fi thrown in.

Check out our website @ www.albertansinspace.ca

TikTok @albertans.in.space to follow us to exclusive and behind-the-scenes content

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Myths that shape our world - Dr. Jim Ellis & Dr. Noreen Humble - U of C - E09S02 Jun 09, 2026

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OUR SEASON FINALE!

Dr. Jim Ellis (Director) and Dr. Noreen Humble (Associate Director) of the Calgary Institute for the Humanities join our hosts Zac and Meghan for the Season Two finale - Myths That Shape Us. We discuss how every culture and society has their own stories about the sky above us, and how these stories can provide lessons in how we shape the future of space. The University of Calgary professors share with us the importance of how humanists are essential to space exploration.

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We will be releasing an episode each week on YouTube, ACAST & wherever you get your podcasts!

#space #science #podcast #astronomy #nasa #artemis #canadianspaceindustry #diversify #canadianspaceagency #artemisII #calgary #discovery #canadiansinspace #postsecondary #studentsinstem #editorbooks

Dr. Jim Ellis & Dr. Noreen Humble Book Club Book

Dr. Space Junk Vs. The University - Alice Gorman

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Albertans in Space is an interview style video Podcast with in-person and virtual interviews with space enthusiasts that live and work in Alberta.

We are a niche platform with a positive outlook on the future of humanity and how culturally significant outer space is to our lives.

Our mission is not only to educate but to inspire and entertain our audiences with fact, fiction, joy, laughter and a little Sci-Fi thrown in.

Check out our website @ www.albertansinspace.ca

TikTok @albertans.in.space to follow us to exclusive and behind-the-scenes content

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3D Printing On The Moon - Madison Feehan, SpaceCopy Jun 02, 2026

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Edmontonian Madison C. Feehan is the founder and CEO of Space Copy, an international logistics and manufacturing company, focused on developing 3D printing technology for use in extreme environments and Space. In this episode we join the inspiring early career professional as she shares with us her experience working for NASA and how it led her to starting her company.

All episodes are available NOW on TELUS OPTIK TV & Stream+

We will be releasing an episode each week on YouTube, ACAST & wherever you get your podcasts!

#space #science #podcast #astronomy #nasa #artemis #canadianspaceindustry #diversify #canadianspaceagency #artemisII #edmonton #discovery #canadiansinspace #spacecopy #youngceo

Madison's Book Club Book

The Mom Test - Rob Fitzpatrick

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Albertans in Space is an interview style video Podcast with in-person and virtual interviews with space enthusiasts that live and work in Alberta.

We are a niche platform with a positive outlook on the future of humanity and how culturally significant outer space is to our lives.

Our mission is not only to educate but to inspire and entertain our audiences with fact, fiction, joy, laughter and a little Sci-Fi thrown in.

Check out our website @ www.albertansinspace.ca

TikTok @albertans.in.space to follow us to exclusive and behind-the-scenes content

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Prairie Power - Regan Hinchcliffe, Space Innovation Canada - Ep07S02 - Albertans In Space Podcast May 26, 2026

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Building an innovation ecosystem within Canada for space companies and entrepreneurs is no easy task. It takes drive, perserverance, and passion. In anything, sometimes the path to your destination isn't very linear, and Regan Hinchcliffe is a testament to that! The former lead singer, of the rock band Ink Road, tells us how he went frontman to head of Space Innovation Canada -- a space foundation with the initiative to advance Canada's capabilities in the global space economy.

All episodes are available NOW on TELUS OPTIK TV & Stream+

We will be releasing an episode each week on YouTube, ACAST & wherever you get your podcasts!

#space #science #podcast #astronomy #nasa #artemis #canadianspaceindustry #diversify #canadianspaceagency #artemisII #universityofcalgary #discovery #canadiansinspace #spaceinnovationcanada

Regan's Book Club

12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos - Jordan B. Petersen

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Albertans in Space is an interview style video Podcast with in-person and virtual interviews with space enthusiasts that live and work in Alberta.

We are a niche platform with a positive outlook on the future of humanity and how culturally significant outer space is to our lives.

Our mission is not only to educate but to inspire and entertain our audiences with fact, fiction, joy, laughter and a little Sci-Fi thrown in.

Check out our website @ www.albertansinspace.ca

TikTok @albertans.in.space to follow us to exclusive and behind-the-scenes content

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BONUS EPISODE - UPDATE: CalgarytoSpace May 6, 2026 May 19, 2026

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Have you seen episode 6 of season 2 yet? Calgary to Space with Kaleigh Beer? Watch/listen that first and then this one gives an update on FRONTIERSAT getting launched into its orbit as it discovers more secrets of the universe.

So proud of the CalgarytoSpace Team / U of C and can't wait to see what you do next.

Albertans in Space is an interview style video Podcast with in-person and virtual interviews with space enthusiasts that live and work in Alberta.

We are a niche platform with a positive outlook on the future of humanity and how culturally significant outer space is to our lives.

Our mission is not only to educate but to inspire and entertain our audiences with fact, fiction, joy, laughter and a little Sci-Fi thrown in.

Check out our website @ www.albertansinspace.ca

TikTok @albertans.in.space to follow us to exclusive and behind-the-scenes content

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Calgary to Space - Kaleigh Beer, #calgarytospace - Ep06S02 - Albertans In Space Podcast May 19, 2026

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It takes a village to accomplish any great feat deemed impossible. It also takes a certain kind of character to keep a project going. In this episode, we welcome Kaleigh Beer, President of #CalgaryToSpace, a student-led organization, for a deeper conversation. Comprised of dedicated students from multiple faculties at the University of Calgary we explore how to get involved and how it feels to have their first satellite launch.

CHECK OUT the most recent BONUS episode after the launch May 3rd

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We will be releasing an episode each week on YouTube, ACAST & wherever you get your podcasts!

#space #science #podcast #astronomy #nasa #artemis #studentsinstem #canadianspaceagency #artemisII #universityofcalgary #discovery #canadiansinspace #calgarytospace

Kaleigh's Book Club

Mindful Self Compassion workbook - Dr. Kristin Neff and Dr. Christopher Germer

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Albertans in Space is an interview style video Podcast with in-person and virtual interviews with space enthusiasts that live and work in Alberta.

We are a niche platform with a positive outlook on the future of humanity and how culturally significant outer space is to our lives.

Our mission is not only to educate but to inspire and entertain our audiences with fact, fiction, joy, laughter and a little Sci-Fi thrown in.

Check out our website @ www.albertansinspace.ca

TikTok @albertans.in.space to follow us to exclusive and behind-the-scenes content

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CubeSats Among Us - Priya Manavalan, Project Manager AlbertaSat - Ep05S02 - Albertans In Space Podcast May 12, 2026

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CubeSats have opened the door for a wider range of users globally to get invovled with space exploration and discovery. From students, to startups, and hobbyists from all over the world. Alberta's very first cubesat, Ex-Alta 1 was deployed into orbit from the International Space Station in 2017 thanks to a student team lead by the University of Alberta. Priya Manavalan, the project manager of AlbertaSat, shares with us the club's history and how she got invovled!

All episodes are available NOW on TELUS OPTIK TV & Stream+

We will be releasing an episode each week on YouTube, ACAST & wherever you get your podcasts!

#space #science #podcast #astronomy #nasa #artemis #meteorites #canadianspaceagency #artemisII #universityofalberta #discovery #canadiansinspace

Priya's Book Club

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Albertans in Space is an interview style video Podcast with in-person and virtual interviews with space enthusiasts that live and work in Alberta.

We are a niche platform with a positive outlook on the future of humanity and how culturally significant outer space is to our lives.

Our mission is not only to educate but to inspire and entertain our audiences with fact, fiction, joy, laughter and a little Sci-Fi thrown in.

Check out our website @ www.albertansinspace.ca

TikTok @albertans.in.space to follow us to exclusive and behind-the-scenes content

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Lethbridge Launch - Bryan Hill, President Calgary Rocketry - Ep04S02 - Albertans In Space Podcast May 05, 2026

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The real life ROCKET MAN!

Despite rockets initially being developed for use of warfare, its technology would inspire humanity to pursue rocketry as a hobby. Calgarian Bryan Hill, a passionate rocketry hobbyist from the Calgary Rocketry Club shares with us how he got involved, the history of the club, how model rockets work, and how they have the same foundational principals of space rockets. In this episode we explore how Calgarians can safely get involved with model rocketry.

All episodes are available NOW on TELUS OPTIK TV & Stream+

We will be releasing an episode each week on YouTube, ACAST & wherever you get your podcasts!

#space #science #podcast #astronomy #nasa #artemis #meteorites #canadianspaceagency #artemisII #universityofalberta #discovery #canadiansinspace

Bryan's Book Club

Ursula K Legwin - ANYTHING

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Albertans in Space is an interview style video Podcast with in-person and virtual interviews with space enthusiasts that live and work in Alberta.

We are a niche platform with a positive outlook on the future of humanity and how culturally significant outer space is to our lives.

Our mission is not only to educate but to inspire and entertain our audiences with fact, fiction, joy, laughter and a little Sci-Fi thrown in.

Check out our website @ www.albertansinspace.ca

TikTok @albertans.in.space to follow us to exclusive and behind-the-scenes content

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What's Up With Rocks? - Chris Herd, Planetary Geologist and Meteorite Expert - Ep03S02 - Albertans In Space Podcast Apr 28, 2026

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Fulfilling one’s childhood dream is a rare and powerful gift—one that can inspire self confidence and motivation in one's life. For Chris Herd, that dream took shape early on as his love for rocks transformed into a love for meteorite rocks. In What’s Up With Rocks, the University of Alberta professor shares with us his fascination with meteorites—how they differ from ordinary rocks, why his research matters, and what Albertans should do if they ever stumble upon one.

All episodes are available NOW on TELUS OPTIK TV & Stream+

We will be releasing an episode each week on YouTube, ACAST & wherever you get your podcasts!

#space #science #podcast #astronomy #nasa #artemis #meteorites #canadianspaceagency #artemisII #universityofalberta #discovery #canadiansinspace

Chris's Book Club

The Sirens of Mars - Searching for Life on Another World - Sarah Stewart Johnson

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Albertans in Space is an interview style video Podcast with in-person and virtual interviews with space enthusiasts that live and work in Alberta.

We are a niche platform with a positive outlook on the future of humanity and how culturally significant outer space is to our lives.

Our mission is not only to educate but to inspire and entertain our audiences with fact, fiction, joy, laughter and a little Sci-Fi thrown in.

Check out our website @ www.albertansinspace.ca

TikTok @albertans.in.space to follow us to exclusive and behind-the-scenes content

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Roadtrip to Rothney - Jennifer Howse, Rothney Observatory - Ep02S02 - Albertans In Space Apr 21, 2026

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Is light pollution harming human and animal kind on earth?

Though darkness often carries the weight of fear of what hides beyond the shadows, it remains essential to life on Earth. In this episode, we’re joined by Jennifer Howse, the Education Specialist at the University of Calgary’s Rothney Astrophysical Observatory. She shares with us the impact of light pollution and the timeless beauty of Indigenous night-sky stories—revealing how darkness, too, guides the way we live and see the world as Albertans.

Please join us in celebrating the work Jennifer has done for Rothney Observatory - happy Retirement Jennifer.

AllAll episodes are available NOW on TELUS OPTIK TV & Stream+

We will be releasing an episode each week on YouTube, ACAST & wherever you get your podcasts!

#space #science #podcast #astronomy #nasa #artemis #rothneyobservatory #canadianspaceagency #artemisII #jameswebbtelescope #verarubin #uofc #STEM #canadianspace #astronomy #stars

Jennifer's Book Club

20,000 Leagues Under the Sea - Jules Verne

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Albertans in Space is an interview style video Podcast with in-person and virtual interviews with space enthusiasts that live and work in Alberta.

We are a niche platform with a positive outlook on the future of humanity and how culturally significant outer space is to our lives.

Our mission is not only to educate but to inspire and entertain our audiences with fact, fiction, joy, laughter and a little Sci-Fi thrown in.

Check out our website @ www.albertansinspace.ca

TikTok @albertans.in.space to follow us to exclusive and behind-the-scenes content

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.