Settle the Stars: The Science of Space Exploration

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Leo: The Lion Aug 05, 2022

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The constellation, Leo, is one of the easiest to catch in the night sky. Lacey Hannan covers the origins of the constellation. Follow along as she points out the stars that make up this ancient beast...

Research and Writing by Andrew Vietze

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Music by: Still Audio

Song: Amongst the Stars (Cinematic Space Adventure)

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Sagittarius: The Centaur Archer Jul 29, 2022

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Continuing on in our travels through constellations, today we discuss Sagittarius. Lacey Hannan tells us about it's back story in multiple cultures and what stars it's composed of.

Research and Writing by Mike Ettel

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Orion: The Hunter Jul 08, 2022

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In this new series, we’re going to deep-dive into the astronomical facts and age-old mythologies behind some of the most famous constellations, potentially giving you a whole new perspective the next time you look up at a starry night.

We are kicking it off with one of the most famous characters in the sky, Orion.

Research and Writing by Mike Ettel

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Season 3: Constellations & Their Greek Myths Jul 01, 2022

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We are bringing you season 3 starting Friday, July 8th. Host Lacey Hannan begins our journey into Greek Mythology's ties to constellations. We will be following the sky based on what is visible in the Northern Hemisphere.

We will see you next week... Happy Terraforming.

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”Mars”: Re-Released with Host Alexander Winn Jun 24, 2022

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As we gear up for an announcement on our new series, we are re-releasing a classic episode on Mars hosted by Alexander Winn. Lacey Hannan introduces it with news of another successful Blue Origin trip.

Research and writing by: Jake Koster

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Song: Amongst the Stars (Cinematic Space Adventure)

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”Moon” Directed by Duncan Jones Starring Sam Rockwell Jun 17, 2022

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For our last episode in this season on the depiction of space in science fiction, we will delve into the film "Moon" directed by Duncan Jones starring Sam Rockwell.

Next Week we will be pivoting back to the sky and out of science fiction version of it. As we begin our series on constellations.

Research and Writing by Mike Ettel

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”Mercury”: Re-released with Host Alexander Winn Jun 10, 2022

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In a re-release episode, Alexander Winn takes us to Mercury to discuss how... habitable it is.. or (spoiler alert) it isn't.

Research and writing by: Jake Koster

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”Star Trek: The Original Series” Created by Gene Roddenberry Jun 03, 2022

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In this episode, Lacey Hannan looks through the wide scope of the original Star Trek Series. Covering how the show shaped and even propelled science and pop culture all at the same time.

Next Week's topic: "October Sky" directed by Joe Johnston

Research and Writing by Mike Ettel

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”Ad Astra” Directed by James Gray May 27, 2022

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Inspired by Joseph Conrad’s Heart of Darkness and its cinematic counterpart Apocalypse Now, writer and director James Gray set out to film the tale of an astronaut Roy McBride (played by Brad Pitt), who journeys to confront a renegade explorer that has become consumed by madness not in the jungle but at the far reaches of our solar system. Lacey Hannan heads into the mind of James Gray to cover Ad Astra.

Next Week's topic: "Star Trek" the original TV Show

Research and Writing by Mike Ettel

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”Apollo 13” Directed by Ron Howard May 20, 2022

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Apollo 13, was a trip that turned out to be anything but routine, and the mission, which became known as “the successful failure,” would prove one of the most thrilling and most uplifting stories to come out of our efforts to explore space. Lacey Hannan walks us through the real-life journey turned award-winning film, "Apollo 13".

Next Week's topic: "Ad Astra" directed by James Gray

Research and Writing by Mike Ettel

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