This Is Rocket Science
Science Podcasts
Run by the Columbia Space Initiative and hosted by Justin J. Chang, Sanya Gupta, and Tina Liu "This is Rocket Science" explores all things space-related. New episodes released every other week on Monday! Previously hosted by David Tibbits and Henry Manelski, we continue the show for its fourth season. We hope you enjoy it.
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United States
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Science Podcasts
Description:
Run by the Columbia Space Initiative and hosted by Justin J. Chang, Sanya Gupta, and Tina Liu "This is Rocket Science" explores all things space-related. New episodes released every other week on Monday! Previously hosted by David Tibbits and Henry Manelski, we continue the show for its fourth season. We hope you enjoy it.
Language:
English
Episodes
Episode #028 - Mission: Cube Sat
4/29/2024
Hello, This is Rocket Science Fans! We are back with the final episode of the semester! This week we are joined by one of Cube Sat’s Mission Leads, David McIntosh! David walks us through what he and his team have been working on, their accomplishments, and their future goals. We hope you enjoy and we will see you in the fall! Have a great summer!
Duration:00:23:16
Episode #027 Post Eclipse
4/16/2024
You come here for science but you stay for Tina's jokes! This is Rocket Science, and we're back with another one! In this episode, we share our experiences from last week's Solar Eclipse and discuss where to see the next one! Please follow the link below if you would like to donate your old eclipse glasses! Thanks for tuning in!
Recycle eclipse glasses here.
Duration:00:22:40
Episode #026 - Eclipse
4/1/2024
Hello Science Fans! This is Rocket Science and we are back with another episode on.....eclipses! On April 8th we are set to witness a solar spectacle, a total solar eclipse! Join us as we dive into the world of eclipses and in particular how and where to watch the eclipse on the 8th. Cheers!
Duration:00:26:57
Episode #025 - Sci Fi & Dune 2
3/18/2024
Hey Guys, welcome back to another installment of This is Rocket Science. Today the crew attempts to unravel the new Dune Series directed by Denis Villeneuve. Please be aware this episode may contain some spoilers! Enjoy!
Duration:00:30:43
Episode #024 - Space News
3/18/2024
Welcome back to another episode of This is Rocket Science, today the crew explores space news and Intuitive Machine Odysseus' lunar landing!
P.S. any "financial advice" heard on this podcast is not formal financial advice and should always be taken with a grain a salt.
Duration:00:20:55
Episode #023 - Space Conspiracy
3/7/2024
The Gang is back! Join us as we explore space conspiracies, from the moon landing to UFO abductions. Do we manage to debunk these theories? Listen in to find out!
Duration:00:34:11
Episode #022 - Pulsar Timing Array
3/3/2024
Reupload: Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday! This is Rocket Science is back with another one and in this episode, we explore Pulsar Timing Arrays and the implications of the directional wave background!
Duration:00:30:07
Episode #021: Three-Body Problem
3/3/2024
Reupload: Hello! This is Rocket Science is back with a brand new season along with our new co-host, Tina Liu! Join us as Tina navigates Sanya and Justin through a thought experiment about the Three-Body Problem.
Duration:00:29:58
Episode #20: The Video Episode
5/6/2023
Follow the TRS crew as we force random pedestrians to answer questions about space!
Duration:00:12:37
Episode #019: The Big Bang, Incomprehensible Quantities, and Stargazing
4/8/2023
In this episode, we take a deep dive into astrophysics: the beginning and end of the universe, the age of the Earth, and how to wrap your head around the concept of a billion years. Plus: stargazing with Sanya! (this is an official plug for the Columbia Astronomy Club)
Duration:01:00:40
Episode #018: Science Fiction Triple Feature
3/31/2023
Today we've brought our favorite sci-fi movies to the table: Interstellar, The Martian, and Arrival. In this episode we pick apart what science fiction can tell us about humanity, religion, love, and our place in the universe.
Duration:01:00:12
Episode #017: Mineral Rights in Space, Orbital Trash, and Ancient Astronomy
3/24/2023
An aerospace engineer, an astrophysicist, and an ex-law-student-turned-data-scientist take us through a fascinating discussion about space mining, space garbage, and space science. You came to hear about space, right? Join us for this first episode of the all-new Season 4! Music used is Space Jazz by Kevin MacLeod.
Duration:00:56:58
Episode #016: Terraforming Mars and the Challenges of Space Mining
10/6/2019
In this episode we discuss what terraforming mars would look like and the difficulties of space mining. We also talk with the audience about the movie Ad Astra and the different Hollywood representations of the final frontier. We hope you enjoy the episode!
Duration:00:29:10
Episode #015: Interview with Chad Anderson, the CEO of Space Angels
9/27/2019
In this episode, the first episode of Season 3, I ask Chad Anderson, the CEO of Space Angels, questions about investing in the space market, the defense industry, and Elon Musk.
Duration:00:40:41
Episode #014: Behind the Scenes (Season 2 Finale!)
6/7/2019
For our Season #2 Finale we wanted to give the listeners a chance to hear about the behind the scenes work we do to produce and publish our podcast (it was during finals and we just didn't want to write a script so we did this instead). We hope you enjoy the episode!
Duration:00:10:52
Episode #013: The Black Hole Image and Questions from Prospective Students
5/26/2019
Episode 13! In this episode we talk about the recently taken image of a black hole, Sagittarius A*, and take some questions from a group of prospective students visiting Columbia University. Hope you enjoy the episode!
Duration:00:28:51
Episode #012: the History of Space Exploration (Part 2)
4/17/2019
In this episode we discuss the history of space exploration with a focus on the Apollo Program. We take some questions from the audience and look at some memes (as per usual). We hope you enjoy the episode!
Duration:00:39:48
Episode #011: Questions from Reddit and the History of Space Exploration
4/5/2019
Episode 11! In this essay we take questions from reddit on antimatter and talk about the history of Space Exploration! Editing note: In lieu of the 1 kHz bleep tone (for foul language) we are using the line "Houston we have a problem."
Duration:00:29:22
Episode #010: Russia, SpaceX and Elon's Tweets
3/8/2019
Episode 10! In this episode we discussed Russia's beef with SpaceX's new rocket engine, Elon's tweets and other miscellaneous space stuff. We hope you enjoy the episode!
Duration:00:31:12
Episode #009: From Interstellar to the Martian - Space in Science Fiction
2/17/2019
Episode 9! In this episode we discuss the science behind some of our favorite movies: Interstellar, the Martian and Star Wars. We take a lot of audience questions and talk about memes (the usual). We hope you enjoy the episode!
Duration:00:32:53