We throw around the term hyperspeed a lot in movies, shows, sci fi novels. What actually is it and where did it originate from?? Tune into this episode to learn all about it!We have Merch!!www.butitisrocketscience.com/shopPatreon: www.patreon.com/biirsFind us on social media!Instagram: butitisrocketscienceTwitter: butitisRSFacebook: But it is Rocke…

Airplanes are cool, right?! How much do you know about their wings? We're finally back from our winter break. Grab a warm beverage and hand out with us while we chat about airfoils!We have Merch!! https://www.butitisrocketscience.com/shopPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/biirsFind us on social media!Instagram: butitisrocketscienceTwitter: butitisRSF…

This week’s episode is an interview with a SPACE ANTHROPOLOGIST - Adryon Kozel! Tune in if you want to learn what space anthropology exactly is, what research is being done in the field and how you can get involved! We learned so much from Adryon and we’re so excited to have had this opportunity to interview them!Where you can find Adryon: Twitter:…

Did you know that Space Art is a genre of art? Come listen to Anna and Henna chat with space artist Amber Allen about all things Space Art!Where you can find AmberWebsite: https://www.amberallenart.com/Instagram: amberallenartFacebook: amberallenartWe have Merch!! https://www.butitisrocketscience.com/shopPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/biirsFind u…

We're here with another Cozy Coffee Chat! Tune in to hear us answer to some of your questions and chat about our favorite shows and more!We have Merch!!www.butitisrocketscience.com/shopPatreon: www.patreon.com/biirsFind us on social media!Instagram: butitisrocketscienceTwitter: butitisRSFacebook: But it is Rocket ScienceMusic from filmmusic.io"Tyra…

How worried should you be about a Solar Storm hitting Earth? What is a Solar Storm anyway? Tune in to our latest episode to find out!We have Merch!! https://www.butitisrocketscience.com/shopPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/biirsFind us on social media!Instagram: butitisrocketscienceTwitter: butitisRSFacebook: But it is Rocket ScienceAnna's Sources:…

Do you know what Black Holes actually are? Are we actually all holograms? Pour yourself a cup of coffee (or tea) and come hang out with your friendly neighborhood aerospace engineers to find out!We have Merch!! https://www.butitisrocketscience.com/shopPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/biirsFind us on social media!Instagram: butitisrocketscienceTwitt…

Hey there space cadets! This week we're doing another one of our coffee chats! Grab your coffee (or other beverage of choice) and come hang out with Henna and Anna as they answer one of your questions and chat about their favorite things in space right now!We have Merch!!www.butitisrocketscience.com/shopFind us on social media!Instagram: butitisroc…

On June 25th, 2021 the United States Office of the Director of National Intelligence released a 9 page unclassified report titled “Preliminary Assessment: Unidentified Aerial Phenomena”. Listen up to learn what it said!We have Merch!! https://www.butitisrocketscience.com/shopPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/biirsFind us on social media!Instagram: b…

Electrodynamic tethers are a super cool tethers that can produce a force without fuel! How do they do this?! How long have they been around? Wait, what exactly are these again? Tune in to learn answers to these questions and more!Music from filmmusic.io"Tyrant" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)H…

Guess what Space Cadets?? We did an interview! Come hang out with us and Operations Control Engineer, Susan Martinez. We talk about everything from school, our love of fashion and of course, Space!Susan MartinezInstagram: adastrasu We have Merch!! https://www.butitisrocketscience.com/shopFind us on social media!Instagram: butitisrocketscienceTwitte…

In this week's episode, we shine the spotlight on Lagrange Points! How can you be stationary but be moving at the same time in space? Who discovered Lagrange Points? Why are they useful? Tune in to find out all about them!We have Merch!! https://www.butitisrocketscience.com/shopFind us on social media!Instagram: butitisrocketscienceTwitter: butitis…

Hey there space cadets! Grab your coffee (or other beverage of choice) and come hang out with Anna and Henna chat about their favorite things in space (or just in general) right now!We have Merch!! https://www.butitisrocketscience.com/shopFind us on social media!Instagram: butitisrocketscienceTwitter: butitisRSFacebook: But it is Rocket ScienceTarg…

How much do you know about the different types of Rocket Fuel? Welcome to the second episode of our "Rocket Fuel" series where we cover a classic, Liquid Rocket Propellants!We have Merch!! https://www.butitisrocketscience.com/shopInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/butitisrocketscience/?hl=enTwitter: https://twitter.com/butitisrs?lang=enFacebook: …

What ever happened to Pluto? Anna was missing Pluto so we decided to embark on a journey to learn all about the planet that once was... tune in to learn some cool Pluto-related facts, history, and engineering as well as the passionate debate that still exists over its classification!We have Merch!! https://www.butitisrocketscience.com/shopMusic fro…

Hey there space cadets! This episode is a little different! Grab your coffee (or other beverage of choice) and come hang out with Anna and Henna as they answer one of your questions and chat about their favorite things in space right now!We have Merch!! https://www.butitisrocketscience.com/shopFind us on social media!Instagram: butitisrocketscience…

HERA is a mission done by NASA on planet Earth. Tune in to learn about analog missions, why this mission is so important for astronauts and how you can participate!We have Merch!! https://www.butitisrocketscience.com/shopWant to Apply to the HERA project? https://www.nasa.gov/analogs/heraMusic from filmmusic.io"Tyrant" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech…

The Perseverance Mars rover landed safely! Do you know how they did it? Listen up and learn all about the craziness that is the skycrane! WE HAVE MERCH! Check it out on our website ButItIsRocketScience.comYou're Wrong About: https://yourewrongabout.com/Maintenance Phase: http://maintenancephase.com/Perseverance Landing: https://www.youtube.com/watc…

What is space junk? Space is so big, why is it a problem?? We'd love for you to join us as we discuss space debris and its fascinating history. Tune in to learn more!Music from filmmusic.io"Tyrant" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Henna's Sources:“ARES.” NASA, NASA, www.orbitaldebris.jsc.nasa.go…

How much do you know about the different types of Rocket Fuel? Are solid rocket motors really solid? Welcome to the first episode of our "Rocket Fuel" series!Note from Anna: Love Island does not really take place on a island. My apologies to anyone who was mislead by this information. I am also not proud of the fact that I watch this show. Music fr…

Have you ever wondered how radio telescopes work? Why was the recent news on the Arecibo so important? Tune in to our latest episode to find out!Music from filmmusic.io"Tyrant" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Henna's Sources:“Arecibo Message.” SETI Institute, www.seti.org/seti-institute/project…

Happy New Year, Space Cadets! We are so excited to be back! Have you ever wondered what the Vomit Comet was? How do those anti-gravity simulator airplanes work anyway? Come hang out with us, your friendly neighborhood Aerospace Engineers, and learn all about Reduced Gravity Aircraft!Music from https://filmmusic.io"Tyrant" by Kevin MacLeod (https://…

Did you know solar sails are different than solar panels? They're these large sheets, thinner than your hair, that can propel spacecraft! How do they work? What missions have used them? Tune in to learn about the amazing engineering behind solar sails!Anna made a TikTok: @AnnaisAnxiousMusic from filmmusic.io"Tyrant" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.co…

Have you ever wondered what Astronauts snack on? Is it any good? Do they get to pick what they eat? Grab a snack of your own and learn all about the evolution of Space Food!Music from filmmusic.io"Tyrant" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Henna's Sources:Briardo Llorente CSIRO Synthetic Biology F…

The spooky party keeps going with our latest episode! Area 51 has been one of the US's most well kept secrets until a few years ago when some goosebump-inducing information was released. Is Area 51 real? Where is it? What secrets does it hold? What would happen if we tried to visit? Tune into our latest episode of spooky month to learn more!Music f…

It's October, so you know what that means? It's time to get SPOOKY! We're kicking off Spooky month with one of Henna's favorite's: Project Blue Book. Do you believe in UFOs?Music from filmmusic.io"Tyrant" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Anna's Sources: Dunbar, Brian. “Hypersonic X-43A Takes Fli…

Hey there Space Cadets! Don't worry, there is still a new episode this week! Henna and I were guests on the Off-Nominal Podcast on Sunday, September 20th with host Jake Robins and guest host Emilee Speck. You can listen to it by searching for Off-Nominal in your Favorite Podcast App. It is "Episode 34 - Repeatedly Googling Area 51". You can also ch…

Have you ever wondered how we can send probes all the way to Mercury? Can a spacecraft catch a free ride in space without using extra fuel? Jupiter flyby is a pretty cool term but what does it mean? To get answers to these questions, tune in to our latest episode that's all about gravity assist maneuvers aka slingshot maneuvers!Music from filmmusic…

Guess what Space Cadets? It's time for a NEWS BLAST! Did you know the UAE has a Space Program, let alone a Mars Orbiter? Come hang out with us while we take you through an overview of the Hope Probe!Note from Anna: It's Jim Bridenstine not Jim Birdenstine. I always get that wrong. My apologies to Mr. Bridenstine and all the members of the JBFC (htt…

There's a new rover on its way to the Red Planet! Will it find life on Mars? What makes it different from the others rovers? I've heard there was a helicopter involved? Come hang out with your favorite rocket scientists, Anna and Henna, to learn the answers to all these questions and more!Note: There's an error around 1:12 in the episode, it is men…

Part 2 of our two-part Spacesuits episode dives into the spacesuits of today and the incredible work that's going into them - making them look like everything we see in sci fi movies! Tune in to learn all about them!Music from filmmusic.io"Tyrant" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Sources“Advance…

It's the first episode of Season 2 and to kick it off we're doing our very first 2 part episode! Have you ever wondered if a spacesuit is really that important? Could you survive in space with one? Who manufactures them anyway? Are they as uncomfortable as they look? Tune into the first episode of Season 2 and find out!Music from filmmusic.io"Tyran…

Adding on to Episode 13 with another space hero, Sally Ride! Sally Ride continues to serve as an inspiration and a role model to so many! Come hang out with Anna and Sammi to learn all about her amazing life!Unfortunately, Henna couldn't join us, but don't worry, she'll be back soon. In the mean time, Sammi is here to save us all from listening to …

There are so many amazing people who have contributed to the world of space. Jeanette Epps, Charles Bolden Jr, Mae Jemison and Katherine Johnson are just a few. Listen to hear all about their incredible lives, and why we consider them to be some of our Space Heroes!Unfortunately, Henna couldn't join us, but our favorite Space Plumber, Sammi joins A…

Did you watch the launch of Crew Dragon? We sure did, and we cannot wait to tell you what we thought!Unfortunately, Henna couldn't join us, but Space Plumber extraordinaire Sammi joins Anna to talk all things Crew Dragon! Given what is going on in the world today, we wanted you all to knowwe are supporters of the BLM Movement. Go to Blacklivesmatte…

Is Vibration really that important? It sure is! It's so important to space vehicles that we had to pull out all the stops and bring in a special guest! Melanie is a Vibroacoustics/Shock Specialist, and she's going to make sure we're all on the same wavelength.Music from filmmusic.io"Tyrant" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)License: CC BY (creative…

Let's take a step back to appreciate the origins of the many rocket principles we use today. Join us as we travel back in time to meet our Fathers of Rocketry!Music from filmmusic.io"Tyrant" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Sources:“1894 In the United States.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 17…

Isn't this a Space Podcast? Why are you Talking About Parachutes? Great question! Parachutes have a wide variety of applications when is comes to space craft. Besides, they're also just cool! Note: The sound at the beginning is a little echoy. It improved throughout the episode. We are still adjusting to remote podcasting, but it will be all fixed …

Can we hibernate our way to Mars? How real is the concept of hypersleep pods in Interstellar? Well tune in to find out everything you could possibly want to know about space hibernation!Music from filmmusic.io"Tyrant" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)License: CC BY (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Sources:“Alien: Covenant.” Wikipedia, Wikimed…

The very definition of "an oldy, but a goody!" The Saturn V holds a special place in the heart's of all rocket lovers. At the time of it's creation it was on the cusp of technical innovation and inspired many design aspects used in rocket's today! If you want to hear the story of the only rocket to bring astronauts to the moon, listen up!Music from…

Electrons produce thrust! Wait, what? They're so small though? Electric propulsion has been propelling spacecraft for decades! We don't see it during rocket launches for a number of reasons, listen in to learn why! Press play for the brain candy that is Electric Propulsion.Music from filmmusic.io"Tyrant" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)License: C…

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