Best SplashDown Podcasts (2025)

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Splashdowns, Satellites, and Space Crypto. 25:23

5d ago25:23

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NASA’s SpaceX Crew 10 returns to Earth in a splash down off the coast of California. A Jielong-3 carrier rocket launched the Geely Constellation Group 04 satellites from the coastal waters off Shandong, China. ISRO announces that it will be launching another American satellite in the coming months, and more. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and…

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Celestial Discoveries: The Oldest Comet, Pulsar Insights, and Axiom Space's Successful Splashdown 23:01

23d ago23:01

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In this episode of SpaceTime, we explore the latest cosmic revelations, including the astonishing discovery of an ancient interstellar comet, the intricate workings of a rare pulsar, and the safe return of the Axiom 4 crew from their mission. Ancient Interstellar Comet 3I/Atlas Astronomers have unveiled that the newly discovered interstellar object…

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Solving the hardware/software problem in aerospace. 20:30

14h ago20:30

20:30

Sift is focused on solving the hardware/software problem in aerospace. Their mission and vision argue that hardware has been left behind. Sift argues that the industry still lacks the runtime observability tools to debug systems in real-time. Sift is filling that gap by providing a full-stack AI SaaS solution to hardware observability. We speak to …

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California votes to block SpaceX from increased launches. 25:42

1d ago25:42

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The California Coastal Commission has voted against a plan to nearly double the number of Falcon 9 rocket launches SpaceX is permitted to conduct each year from Vandenberg Space Force Base. Air and Space Forces says that there are calls for nearly $2.3 billion in spending cuts hidden in the 2026 fiscal year budget. NASA has released a call for indu…

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NISAR Launch: Unveiling Earth's Secrets Through Radar 17:54

2d ago17:54

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In this episode of SpaceTime, we journey through the latest advancements in space exploration and cosmology, featuring a groundbreaking radar mission, a new hypothesis on the universe's origins, and updates on the International Space Station. NISAR: A New Era in Earth Observation The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully launch…

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The US eases space license and permit approvals. 25:13

2d ago25:13

25:13

US President Donald Trump signed the “Enabling Competition In The Commercial Space Industry” Executive Order (EO). Gilat Satellite Networks has been awarded a multimillion dollar contract by Israel’s Ministry of Defense for the delivery and integration of satellite communication systems (SATCOM) and services. The Italian Space Agency (ASI) has sign…

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Vulcan Blasts Off, Ariane Delivers, and Portugal Joins the Spaceport Club. 15:12

3d ago15:12

15:12

A United Launch Alliance’s (ULA’s) Vulcan rocket launched from Cape Canaveral carrying the USSF-106 mission for the United States Space Force's (USSF’s) Space Systems Command (SSC). Arianespace’s Ariane 6 liftoff from the European Space Agency’s (ESA’s) spaceport in French Guiana carrying EUMETSAT's Metop-SGA1 satellite. The Atlantic Spaceport Cons…

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Planetary Demise - Tracking the Death Spiral of TOI 2109b 31:57

3d ago31:57

31:57

In this episode of SpaceTime, we delve into the cosmic drama unfolding in our universe, featuring a doomed exoplanet, new revelations about Mars, and the latest crew aboard the International Space Station. The Death Spiral of TOI 2109b Astronomers are closely monitoring the death spiral of TOI 2109b, an exoplanet located over 870 light-years away. …

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Rocket Lab Closes Geost Deal. 25:09

4d ago25:09

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Rocket Lab has completed the acquisition of the parent holding company of Geost. The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe), has selected a consortium led by PixxelSpace to build a commercial sovereign constellation of Earth observation satellites. The European Space Agency (ESA) is deliberating moves to become less dep…

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Cosmic Monsters and Martian Rivers 20:57

6d ago20:57

20:57

In this episode of SpaceTime, we explore groundbreaking discoveries and ambitious plans in the realm of space exploration. The Most Distant Black Hole: Casper's Lidz 9 Astronomers have identified the most distant black hole ever observed, known as Casper's Lidz 9, dating back 13.3 billion years to a time when the universe was only half a billion ye…

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Supporting the Traffic Coordination System for Space. 18:25

8d ago18:25

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In November 2024, Slingshot Aerospace was selected to develop the interface for the US Traffic Coordination System for Space (TraCSS). With the FY2026 budget still under discussion in the US, funding to support TraCSS is up in the air. Slingshot Aerospace has joined more than 450 companies, represented by seven leading space industry associations i…

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Hacking satellites to expose vulnerabilities. 20:43

8d ago20:43

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VisionSpace Technologies has demonstrated how easy it is to exploit software vulnerabilities on satellites, as well as the ground stations that control them. China has conducted its first test of a lunar lander that they plan to use to take humans to the Moon. Rocket Lab has completed the Systems Integration Review (SIR) for the US Space Force’s VI…

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Martian Glaciers Revealed: Unveiling Water Ice and the Hunt for Intermediate Mass Black Holes 21:41

8d ago21:41

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In this episode of SpaceTime, we uncover intriguing discoveries about Mars, the cosmos, and the latest advancements in space technology. Martian Glaciers: Pure Water Ice Recent research reveals that Martian glaciers are composed of over 80% pure water ice, challenging previous assumptions that they were primarily rocky. This groundbreaking study, l…

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Firefly FLY into their IPO. 24:51

9d ago24:51

24:51

Firefly Aerospace announced the pricing of its upsized initial public offering (IPO), while MDA Space, BlackSky and Redwire reported Q2 financial updates. Intuitive Machines has signed a definitive agreement to acquire KinetX, Inc. NASA has selected six companies to produce studies focused on lower-cost ways to launch and deliver spacecraft of vari…

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AST’s spectrum grab. 13:56

10d ago13:56

13:56

AST SpaceMobile plans to acquire global S-Band spectrum priority rights held under the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). Scout Space has completed its first suborbital Space Domain Awareness (SDA) test flight on Dawn Aerospace’s Aurora spaceplane. An Interlune payload will fly on Astrolab’s FLEX Lunar Innovation Platform (FLIP) rover on …

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Galactic Secrets Uncovered: The Milky Way's Orphan Galaxies and Parker Solar Probe's Stunning Solar Images 27:16

11d ago27:16

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In this episode of SpaceTime, we explore exciting new findings about our galaxy, the latest achievements of NASA's Mars Curiosity rover, and groundbreaking images of the Sun captured by the Parker Solar Probe. Milky Way's Hidden Satellites Recent research suggests that the Milky Way may host up to 100 previously undetected satellite galaxies. Using…

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NASA plans to build a nuclear reactor on the moon. 27:23

11d ago27:23

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NASA’s Acting Administrator Sean Duffy is expected to expedite plans to build a nuclear reactor on the moon. Innovative Rocket Technologies Inc. (iRocket) has entered into a $640 million multi-launch agreement with SpaceBelt KSA. SES Space & Defense has been awarded $89.6 Million to provide the US Army with Commercial Satellite Communications (COMS…

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Trail of Vengeance with Rob Hilliard 1:39:21

9d ago1:39:21

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BASED ON A TRUE STORY (BOATS EP. 372) — Travel back to the Old West for a tale of revenge, Pinkerton agents, and frontier justice in the wake of the Civil War. One of those former Pinkerton agents in the movie is John Scobell (Gbenga Akinnagbe), making 2025's Trail of Vengeance the first movie to feature John Scobell as one of its main characters. …

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Japan pushes for rules on space debris removal. 24:52

12d ago24:52

24:52

Japan is looking to establish international rules for the removal of human-made objects in space. Israel’s Space Agency and Innovation Authority is setting up a national R&D laboratory to kickstart spacebound technology development. Dhruva Space is set to launch its first commercial Space mission, LEAP-1, on a Falcon 9 rocket in Q3 of this year, an…

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ERIS 1: Australia's Orbital Rocket Launch Attempt and the Cosmic Origins of Life 24:11

12d ago24:11

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In this episode of SpaceTime, we delve into significant developments in space exploration, from Australia's latest rocket launch attempt to groundbreaking theories about the origins of life. Australia's ERIS 1 Rocket Launch: A Learning Experience In a dramatic turn of events, Gilmour Space's ERIS 1 rocket experienced a failure just seconds after li…

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Flight and the future with Astronaut Wendy Lawrence. 26:22

15d ago26:22

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Wendy Lawrence (Captain, US Navy, Retired) is an engineer, pilot (helicopter), and a former NASA Astronaut. She flew on four space shuttle missions, and is now using her experience to inspire the next generation of the space workforce. She tells us about her work with the Challenger Learning Center and Higher Orbits. You can connect with Wendy on L…

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NASA SpaceX Crew11 heads to the ISS. 25:17

15d ago25:17

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NASA SpaceX Crew 11 are heading to the International Space Station (ISS). Echostar has selected MDA Space as the prime contractor for a direct-to-device (D2D) satellite constellation. ispace has entered into an agreement with Bridgestone Corporation to advance the application of their tires for lunar rovers, and more. Remember to leave us a 5-star …

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Martian Clay Chronicles: Uncovering Life's Potential 29:30

16d ago29:30

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In this episode of SpaceTime, we embark on a thrilling journey through the cosmos, exploring the potential for life on Mars, a remarkable discovery in the outer solar system, and the crucial mapping of sulfur throughout our galaxy. Searching for Life on Mars A new study reveals that thick layers of clay on Mars could indicate stable environments co…

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Weather scrubs the launch of SpaceX Crew 11. 26:45

16d ago26:45

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NASA’s SpaceX Crew 11 launch to the International Space Station (ISS) scrubbed due to weather conditions. Intuitive Machines has secured a $9.8 million Phase Two government contract to advance its Orbital Transfer Vehicle (OTV) through Critical Design Review. Deloitte has unveiled a new system to detect cyber intrusions and anomalies on satellites,…

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Firefly selected for another NASA CLPS contract. 14:04

17d ago14:04

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Firefly Aerospace has been awarded a $176.7 million NASA Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) contract to deliver five NASA-sponsored payloads to the Moon’s south pole in 2029. The US Space Systems Command (SSC) has awarded $37.5 million to five companies for Protected Tactical Satellite Communications. The NASA- ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (…

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Dark Energy Unveiled: New Insights from Supernovae, Lunar Magma Mysteries, and Europe's Space Weather Watch 24:07

18d ago24:07

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In this episode of SpaceTime, we uncover groundbreaking revelations about dark energy, lunar geology, and Europe's innovative space weather monitoring initiative. Dark Energy: A Changing Force? Astronomers have compiled the largest supernova dataset to date, revealing tantalizing hints that dark energy may not be a constant force in the universe. T…

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X37-B Spaceplane is scheduled for its eighth mission. 25:12

18d ago25:12

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The US Space Force’s (USSF’s) X37-B spaceplane is scheduled to lift off for its eighth mission on August 21. Firefly Aerospace is targeting a valuation of about $5.5 billion in its US initial public offering. Boeing’s Defense, Space and Security Division reported $6.6 billion in revenue for Q2, and more. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and rev…

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Stellar Mysteries: Unravelling Betelgeuse's Companion and Mars' Rock Enigmas 21:25

19d ago21:25

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In this episode of SpaceTime, we dive into the depths of cosmic mysteries and groundbreaking discoveries, including the enigmatic Long Period Transient and the stellar companion of Betelgeuse, alongside exciting findings from Mars. Unraveling the Long Period Transient Astronomers have uncovered a new cosmic phenomenon, ASCAP J1832-0911, which emits…

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European VV27 victory. 30:16

19d ago30:16

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Arianespace launched the VV27 mission from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana. Thales Alenia Space has signed a contract with the Italian Space Agency to carry out the preliminary design phase of a multipurpose habitation module for the lunar surface. The Australian Government invested $5 million in Gilmour Space to accelerate the development of E…

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Oman’s Etlaq Spaceport. 25:44

22d ago25:44

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Etlaq Spaceport is Oman’s first commercial spaceport, strategically located at 18° latitude to maximize launch efficiency. Its equatorial positioning provides a performance advantage, reducing fuel consumption and optimizing satellite deployment to Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and beyond. We find out more from Chief Commercial Officer, Julanda Al-Riyami. …

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Russia launches Iran’s shining light. 22:12

22d ago22:12

22:12

A Russian Soyuz rocket launched an Iranian-built communication satellite to Earth orbit. SES and the Luxembourg Government are planning to develop a second satellite for GovSat. Cascade Space has raised $5.9 million in seed funding, and more. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Be sure to follow T-Minus on …

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