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Cool Space News with Rod Pyle

Cool Space News with Rod Pyle

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Interview with Jim Keravala of Offworld Inc Part IV

Our wrap-up with Jim Keravala of Offworld Inc—what are some of the key opportunities for people living and working in space?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 2, 202031 min

Interview with Jim Keravala of Offworld Inc Part III

This week Rod brings you part three of our extended conversation with Jim Keravala of Offworld Inc, a space robotics company, about finding, claiming and owning resources in space, and how human culture will evolve!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 2, 202027 min

Interview Jim Keravala, CEO of Offworld, Inc Part II

A continuation of our 4-part interview with Jim Keravala, CEO of Offworld, Inc. This week we discuss how we will send settlers to space!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 2, 202051 min

Interview with Frank White, author of "The Overview Effect," Part II

This week part two of Rod's interview with Frank White, author of "The Overview Effect," about his engaging work with NASA astronauts and the future of spaceflight.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 2, 202035 min

Interview with Frank White, author of "The Overview Effect," Part I

This week Rod speaks with Frank White, author of "The Overview Effect," about how the view of Earth during spaceflight changes astronauts forever, and will eventually impact us all.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 2, 202035 min

The Truth is Out There

This week, UFOs and aliens! Rod takes a deep dive into the recently declassified UFO sightings by Air Force pilots, with some help from... Air Force pilots!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 20, 202021 min

To the Moon and Beyond with Jim Keravela

This week, Rod speaks to Jim Keravala, master of interplanetary robots and CEO of OffWorld Inc. about building new space companies and mining the moon!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 19, 202049 min

The Wonderful World of Space Toys

This week, Rod jumps into the Wayback machine to take you on a stroll down memory lane into the weird and wonderful world of space toys, from Buck Rogers to Star Wars and beyond.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 11, 202021 min

Rod speaks with Mars 2020 engineer Ben Riggs, plus, some more Cool Space Headlines!

This week on Cool Space News, Rod talks to Mars 2020 engineer Ben Riggs, and brings us more Cool Space Headlines.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 25, 202032 min

Rod talks with Ken Farley, the chief scientist on the Mars 2020 rover Perseverence

This week, Rod talks with Ken Farley, the chief scientist on the Mars 2020 rover Perseverence, talks about searching for life on Mars. That and the latest Cool Space Headlines, here on Cool SpaceNews!"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 12, 202029 min

Mars 2020 mission with Matt Wallace, Deputy Project Manager

This week, our first interview about the Mars 2020 mission with Matt Wallace, Deputy Project Manager for the new sample-seeking rover, along with the latest Cool Space Headlines!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 25, 202026 min

Rod talks COSMOS Season III With Neil deGrasse Tyson and Executive Producer Jason Clark

Rod joins a conversation with Neil deGrasse Tyson about season 3 of COSMOS, along with Executive Producer Jason Clark.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 7, 202032 min

Rod interviews Ann Druyan and Brannon Braga about the third season of COSMOS: Possible Worlds!

Join Rod as he interviews Ann Druyan and Brannon Braga about the upcoming third season of COSMOS: Possible Worlds, along with the usual Cool Space Headlines.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 4, 202048 min

It's Musk vs Ma in a Debate Showdown!

This week, it's Musk vs. Ma! Rod brings you a rundown of the Elon Musk smackdown with Jack Ma, owner of China's Alibaba, with expert commentary. Also, news updates on life near Saturn, IKEA on Mars, and Space Force's spiffy new uniforms.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 30, 202031 min

A look back at Apollo 11, Part III, plus, SpaceX blows its top

This week on Cool Space News, the conclusion of our look back at Apollo 11, plus SpaceX blows its top, going interstellar, and bugs on Mars!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 23, 201953 min

How China is going to the Moon

This week, Rod is in China! A special report on their latest efforts to conquer the moon and the new Chinese SuperCapsule, along with other Cool Space Headlines.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 29, 201918 min

Visiting SpaceX's headquarters to learn what's next for the future of space travel!

This week, Rod goes to SpaceX headquarters where NASA Chief Jim Bridenstine makes nice with Elon Musk, and the two discuss exploding spacecraft, how to make parachutes work, and the future of America in space.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 15, 201927 min

Reflecting on Apollo 11 and Why the U.S. Must Up its Space Game!

This week, remembering the harrowing landing of Apollo 11, and Cool Space News's first quasi op-ed on why the United States must up its space game.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 16, 201930 min

Part II of Rod's look back at Apollo 11

This week, India's lunar landing attempt, a new moon lander for NASA, and nuking Mars... again. Also, part two of Rod's final look back at Apollo 11.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 9, 201925 min

Part one of Rod's post-Apollo 11 wrap-up!

It's part one of Rod's post-Apollo 11 wrap-up. Also: radioactive astronauts, saving the space station, and helicopters on Titan!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 19, 201940 min

TIME Magazine's New Space Newsletter, Radioactive Astronauts, Space Spinoffs, and more!

It's cool space news time with a man who is out of this world awesome, Rod Pyle!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 12, 20196 min

Cool Space News Presents NASA Chief Bridenstine on the Artemis Moon Program; Spacewar, and more!

This week: Spacewar, new Mars rover wheels to the rescue, and part two of Jim Bridenstine's comments about NASA's immediate future and the Moon. All here on Cool Space News!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 28, 201929 min

It's Cool Space News' Third Moonth Installment With NASA Chief Jim Bridenstine!

This week on Cool Space News: Cats in space, bad space jokes, and NASA administrator Jim Bridenstine weighs in on the new lunar initiative.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 22, 201936 min

It's Cool Space News' Second Moonth Installment

On our second Moonth installment, the second half of Rod's discussion about the moon by 2024 with Bruce Pittman of the NASA Ames Research Center, falling satellites, dripping planets and... wait for it... UFOs. Join us!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 2, 201922 min

It's Cool Space News' first Moonth installment!

It's Cool Space News' first Moonth installment! Until July 20, we'll be discussing NASA's new lunar adventure. This week, Bruce Pittman of NASA's Ames Research Center and SOO of the National Space Society joins Rod to discuss the Moon by 2024.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 24, 201927 min

Life From Other Stars ... on Earth?

This week: Life from other stars... on Earth (?), the mysterious mission of Luna 15, and Rob Manning on how to land on Mars.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 9, 201941 min

Space Headlines, Billionaire Steve Jurvetson and a "Chat" with Star Trek's "Q"!

This week, Rod talks about billionaire space investor Steve Jurvetson and space 2.0, speaks with Jay Gallentine about Russian lunar probes, answers a question from Arizona Representative Bob Thorpe, and has a conversation with that Comedian of the Continuum, Star Trek's very own "Q."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 17, 201938 min

Talking SpaceX engines, space headlines, and an interview with... Darth Vader!

This week, Rod discusses the new space age, talks to Jay Gallentine about SpaceX's chief rocket engine designer, Tom Mueller, and interviews the Dark Lord himself, Darth Vader. This week on Cool Space News on KFIAM640.com!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 23, 201932 min

SpaceX's groundbreaking Raptor engine test, plus a conversation with Captain Kirk (Kinda)

This week, SpaceX's groundbreaking Raptor engine test, colonizing Mars via an app, and we talk to Captain Kirk... sorta. This and all the top space news headlines on Cool Space News with Rod Pyle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 25, 201942 min

Jay Gallentine, Award-Winning Author of Awesome Spaceflight Histories - Part III

This week, Rod recaps all the coolest space news and concludes his interview with Jaunty Jay Gallantine, celebrated space historian and author--including his amazing interview with James Van Allen!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 31, 201941 min

Jay Gallentine award-winning author of Awesome Spaceflight Histories - Part II

This week we discuss Ultima Thule, China's Chang-e 4 lunar probe, and part 2 of my interview with sensational space historian Jay Gallentine!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 18, 201922 min

Rod Pyle's "Christmas special" - The First Chapter of Rod's new book, "Space 2.0"

This week, a Holiday gift for Cool Space News listeners--a reading of the first chapter of Rod's new for 2019 book, "Space 2.0," about the rise of the rocket entrepreneurs, the new space age, and much, much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 23, 201819 min

Jay Gallentine award-winning author of Awesome Spaceflight Histories - Part I

Rod's guest this week is Jay Gallentine, award-winning author of Awesome Spaceflight Histories and intimidatingly handsome mega-athlete... but he's still a helluva nice guy. Part 1.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 19, 201836 min

Part II of Rod's series on the InSight Lander! This week, Jim Green, NASA's Chief Scientist speaks on the mission

More on Mars InSight with Jim Green, NASA's Chief Scientist. A wide-ranging discussion of the mission, its origins, and why Mars matters for Earth's future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 6, 201828 min

Yay Mars InSight! Rod Pyle Interviews InSight's Tom Hoffman to learn more about this daring mission.

InSight Lander Makes it to Mars. Rod Pyle Interviews Tom Hoffman to learn more about this daring mission to Mars!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 1, 201836 min

Part II of Rod's Interview with Cas Anvar, plus, an explanation of where Rod's been!

This week, part 2 of my interview with Cas Anvar, star of the SyFy hit show "The Expanse." Plus, an explanation of where I've been!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 5, 201835 min

This week, part 1 of Rod's interview with Cas Anvar, star of SyFy's "The Expanse

This week, part 1 of my interview with Cas Anvar, star of the SyFy hit show "The Expanse." Can and I discussed his early interest in science and science fiction, his role as dapper pilot Alex Kamal on the show, and his outreach efforts to inspire young people to embark on careers in science and technology. Don't miss this one--he's the real deal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 10, 201834 min

This week, part 1 of Rod's interview with Cas Anvar, star of SyFy's "The Expanse

This week, part 1 of my interview with Cas Anvar, star of the SyFy hit show "The Expanse." Can and I discussed his early interest in science and science fiction, his role as dapper pilot Alex Kamal on the show, and his outreach efforts to inspire young people to embark on careers in science and technology. Don't miss this one--he's the real deal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 10, 201834 min

This week, part 1 of Rod's interview with Cas Anvar, star of SyFy's "The Expanse"

This week, part 1 of my interview with Cas Anvar, star of the SyFy hit show "The Expanse." Cas and I discussed his early interest in science and science fiction, his role as dapper pilot Alex Kamal on the show, and his outreach efforts to inspire young people to embark on careers in science and technology. Don't miss this one--he's the real deal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 10, 201834 min

What to do about orbital junk?

This week we conclude our discussion on the dangers–and opportunities–presented by space junk (aka orbital debris) with Al Anzaldua, here on Cool Space News."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 19, 201821 min

What to do about orbital junk?

This week we conclude our discussion on the dangers–and opportunities–presented by space junk (aka orbital debris) with Al Anzaldua, here on Cool Space News."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 19, 201821 min

What to do about orbital junk?

This week we conclude our discussion on the dangers–and opportunities–presented by space junk (aka orbital debris) with Al Anzaldua, here on Cool Space News."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 19, 201821 min

Chinese space station falls back to earth - What's next?

Now that the Chinese space station has returned harmlessly to Earth, I caught up with career State Department diplomat and orbital debris specialist Al Anzaldua to talk about Tiangong's reentry and it's effects, and the greater dangers of uncontrolled orbital debris and how we might deal with it. This week: part one of our discussion."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 5, 201834 min

Chinese space station falls back to earth - What's next?

Now that the Chinese space station has returned harmlessly to Earth, I caught up with career State Department diplomat and orbital debris specialist Al Anzaldua to talk about Tiangong's reentry and it's effects, and the greater dangers of uncontrolled orbital debris and how we might deal with it. This week: part one of our discussion."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 5, 201834 min

Chinese space station falls back to earth - What's next?

Now that the Chinese space station has returned harmlessly to Earth, I caught up with career State Department diplomat and orbital debris specialist Al Anzaldua to talk about Tiangong's reentry and it's effects, and the greater dangers of uncontrolled orbital debris and how we might deal with it. This week: part one of our discussion."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 5, 201834 min

Learn more about what we might see when the Chinese Tiangong space station crashes!

The Chinese Tiangong space station will crash to Earth sometime on or about tomorrow. To learn more about when, where and what we might see--or even find afterward--I speak to Geoff Notkin, author, meteorite expert and TV host, including the Science Channel's long-running series "Meteorite Men." Join us!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 31, 201828 min

Learn more about what happens when something like the Chinese Tiangong space station returns to Earth.

The Chinese Tiangong space station reentered over the South Pacific on Sunday evening. To better understand large reentering objects and their risks, I spoke to Geoff Notkin, author, meteorite expert and TV host, including the Science Channel's long-running series "Meteorite Men." Join us!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 31, 201828 min

Learn more about what we might see when the Chinese Tiangong space station crashes!

The Chinese Tiangong space station will crash to Earth sometime on or about tomorrow. To learn more about when, where and what we might see--or even find afterward--I speak to Geoff Notkin, author, meteorite expert and TV host, including the Science Channel's long-running series "Meteorite Men." Join us!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 31, 201828 min

Rod interviews Author Tony Paustian

What does the space race have to do with your daily life, your career and your future? This week Rod speaks with author and educator Tony Paustian, author of "A Quarter Million Steps," about the space race, the Apollo program and what we an learn from it today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 19, 201843 min

Rod interviews Author Tony Paustian

What does the space race have to do with your daily life, your career and your future? This week Rod speaks with author and educator Tony Paustian, author of "A Quarter Million Steps," about the space race, the Apollo program and what we an learn from it today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 19, 201843 min