Today In Space

On this episode of Today In Space, we discuss the recent changes to the #ArtemisProgram by the new NASA administrator, bringing a variety of reactions among space advocates and fans. 
We dive into my perspective as an Aerospace Engineer, Maker, and someone who has been covering Artemis at its beginning! Why is it good that #ArtemisII mission is delayed for now and what the new Artemis III and IV mean for the old way of doing things for our #returnToTheMoon. 
Even if you've only been following along recently - this episode should help transform your understanding on why an engineer/maker likes this REMIXED NASA Artemis mission plan - even though some engineers may not.
Timestamps:
00:00 NASA's Artemis Mission Remix: Introduction and Personal Perspective 
01:21 Impact of Mission Change on Aerospace Employees 
02:48 Evolution of Space Missions and Industry Changes 
04:41 Rapid Iteration and the Advantages of 3D Printing
07:18 Challenges and Opportunities in the New Artemis Plan
11:55 Support for NASA and the Future of Space Exploration
NASA Announcement of Artemis Program Remix: https://www.nasa.gov/news-release/nasa-adds-mission-to-artemis-lunar-program-updates-architecture/
Video of NASA Administrator Announcing New Artemis Program Infrastructure changes: https://x.com/NASAAdmin/status/2027460193919827997?s=20
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This week on Today In Space, we are joined by Astrophotographers Andrew Abban (@apa_astro) & Thorne Ransom (@ransomobservatory on Instagram) — for Space Talkers 02! We were live on social media and Andrew, Thorne, myself, and the chat discussed Stargazing and all-things space.
Other moments from the podcast:
• Experiencing the total solar eclipse in 2024 • Chasing the aurora borealis in 2025 • Capturing our latest astronomy photos • Capturing the Total Lunar Eclipse in 2026 • Breaking down what Artemis II means for the future of human spaceflight
What does it feel like to stand under totality when day turns into night? What does it take to photograph deep space? And why is Artemis II such a critical mission for NASA and the future return to the Moon?
Artemis II will send astronauts around the Moon for the first time since Apollo. 
If you love astronomy, NASA missions, astrophotography, or just talking space — this one's for you.
Thanks for joining us. Let's dive in.
Timestamps:

04:09 Introduction Andrew Abban & Thorne Ransom
07:15 IRL Stargazing, Total Solar Eclipse, Live Streaming my Telescope
10:10 The Chat joins the Podcast LIVE
11:12 Alex discusses his Vespera 1 Smart Telescope & custom setup
12:45 Childhood & Early Experiences with Space & Stargazing
15:30 Custom telescope rigs, clear weather(?), and manual astronomy
17:45 Stargazing & Mental Health
19:07 Andrew Abban's Custom Telescope Gear Setup
21:51 Thorne Ransom's Custom Telescope Gear Setup
24:27 Looking to advertise jobs on Today In Space? Email us [email protected]
26:09 The intensity of capturing a Total Solar Eclipse with custom manual telescope
29:25 Shout out to @Bostronomy Matt Schricker & IRL Star-parties
33:09 AG3D Lab's 1st AI for 3D Printing coming out soon! Join our newsletter
37:16 How we plan to observe the night sky all night
44:53 How much harddrive space is on the Vespera 1 Smart Telescope? How big are the image files?
48:09 Sharing our latest Astrophotography in 2025/26
50:34 Post-Processing Astrophotos
52:34 3D Printing & Astrophotography
55:00 Cherry Springs Star Party - Will it Happen This Year?
57:30 Total Lunar Eclipse 2026 Viewing TIps
01:03:00 2015 Total Lunar Eclipse
01:04:51 We're going back to the Moon with Artemis 2!
01:07:28 Starship & What Needs to Happen for A Moon Landing to Succeed
01:08:13 The Power Spaceflight Resuability
01:09:19 What is the Artemis Program, really?
01:11:54 Moon To Mar? Moon? Mars?
01:14:06 Astronomy & Community
01:15:45 Private Companies & NASA Since the Beginnging, And Orion Type A Mishap
01:17:00 New NASA Leadership gives us hope...

This week on Today In Space...space nerds leave Florida disappointed as Artemis II is scrubbed until March (Now no earlier than April) — and cryogenic hydrogen does what it does best: leak.
In this episode, we break down:
Why liquid cryogenic hydrogen is both an incredible and deeply frustrating rocket fuel
How Artemis I scrubbed three times in 2022 due to hydrogen leaks
The forgotten history of the "Summer of Hydrogen" (1990) during the Space Shuttle era
Why SLS inherits many of the same strengths — and weaknesses — as the Space Shuttle
What this means for Artemis II launch timing in 2026 Hydrogen rockets are powerful, elegant, and environmentally cleaner — but they are also notoriously fickle.
If you want to understand why scrubs are normal, why patience is required, and why Artemis II will eventually fly, this episode is for you.
#Artemis2 #NASAArtemis #SpaceLaunchSystem #ArtemisScrub #TodayInSpace
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In episode 402 of Today In Space, Alex G Orphanos discusses the rapid return of NASA's Crew 11 due to a medical emergency, highlighting NASA's swift response. 
The crew, including astronauts from NASA, JAXA, and Roscosmos, safely undocked from the International Space Station, Reentry plash down off the coast of San Diego. Alex also announces the launch of our Substack newsletter, offering updates on space exploration, 3D printing, Al, and technology.  
We close the episode with clips from our live coverage of the Crew 11 undocking.
#SpaceMedicine #NASA #SpaceSafety #HumanSpaceflight #TodayInSpace
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This week has been BUSY with activity in Low Earth Orbit on the Space Station! This episode is a recap from our LIVE Hangout broadcast on social media during NASA's International Space Station Update. We hear from the new NASA Administrator (Jared Isaacman), the Associate Administrator (Amit Kshatriya), and the Chief Space Medical Officer (Dr. James D. Polk) as they answer questions from NASA HQ in Washington, D.C. as the ISS operation teams at JSC in Houston were prepping Crew 11 to come home. 
Hear my thoughts at the start and close - this conference was really good and a sign of the kind of leadership Jared Isaacman is bringing to NASA. One major takeaway, aside from wishing the now stable Astronaut gets home safetly, is that NASA really has a good head on it's shoulders. There is a lot of work to do - but in this I feel confident there are good winds of change under NASA's wings. Looking forward to the rest of 2026!
#SpaceMedicine #NASA #SpaceSafety #HumanSpaceflight #TodayInSpace
Timestamps:
00:00 ISS Update and Initial Reactions
02:04 Background and Initial Information
08:04 NASA's Response and Transparency
08:28 Details of the Medical Incident
09:56 Q&A Session with NASA Officials
13:23 Further Questions and Clarifications
19:20 Crew's Training and Medical Capabilities
32:10 Impact on ISS Operations and Future Missions
50:19 Final Thoughts and Next Steps
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