Best Teenage Astronaut Podcasts (2024)

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Selected teenagers to get involved in astronaut Svoboda’s space mission training 3:06

5h ago3:06

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Twenty teenage "space ambassadors" will help to promote fighter pilot Ales Svoboda’s journey into space as an astronaut of the European Space Agency (ESA) within the next five years. The newly-launched Zero-G project aims to popularize science among the young.

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Czech scientists create new compound that could treat both obesity and Alzheimer’s 4:28

4h ago4:28

4:28

Experts from the Czech Academy of Science’s Institute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry have developed a new compound that could address two major health challenges of the present day: obesity and Alzheimer's disease. I discussed the promising new compound, which is derived from one of the peptides naturally occurring in the brain, with head of…

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Nicholas Winton Street honors Holocaust hero in Prague 2:57

2h ago2:57

2:57

The newly inaugurated Nicholas Winton Street in Prague was officially opened today by representatives of the Prague 7 municipality and other organizations. The ceremony coincides with the anniversary of the outbreak of the Second World War and the departure of the last "Winton Train" in 1939, a poignant reminder of the lives saved and those lost du…

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Czech Constitutional Court issues landmark ruling in long-standing battle over home births 3:14

4h ago3:14

3:14

The Constitutional Court has issued a landmark ruling allowing midwifes to assist home births. The ruling sets an important precedent in what has been a long-standing battle for home births in the Czech Republic.

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An increase in bullying among children contributes to increase in helpline use in Czechia 3:24

3h ago3:24

3:24

In recent years, there has been a significant increase in bullying online in Czechia, contributing to an increase in users of the Czech helpline, Linka bezpečí, intended for children and young adults up to 26 years old. The nature of the calls has shifted dramatically over the past eight years, with psychological difficulties, including self-harm a…

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“Taming the Storm”: Unity and support for Ukraine at forefront of GLOBSEC Forum 3:38

5h ago3:38

3:38

The GLOBSEC 2024 Forum, held in Prague over the weekend under the patronage of Czech President Petr Pavel, centered around the theme “Taming the Storm,” with an emphasis on central and eastern Europe’s crucial role in maintaining global stability. It attracted more than 2,300 participants from more than 80 countries including heads of state and bus…

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Old boiler ban now in force in Czechia –can people still get subsidies? 3:01

3h ago3:01

3:01

September 1st saw the culmination of a 10-year-long government program aimed at helping households to replace old heating appliances with more modern ones. As of Sept 1, there is a ban on using first and second-class emission boilers, with heavy fines for non-compliance.

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Czech teenage swimmer Kratochvíl wins two medals at Paris Paralympics 2:52

6h ago2:52

2:52

The Czech Paralympic team has already secured five medals at the Games in Paris. So far the most successful Czech athlete is the blind teenage swimmer David Kratochvíl, who clinched the country’s first gold in the 400m breaststroke and added silver in the 100 mark.

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“Invisible stamp” developed by Czech scientists could help identify stolen documents 3:14

4h ago3:14

3:14

Czech scientists have developed a unique “invisible stamp” that could help identify the owners of rare documents or works of art that got lost or stolen. The stamp is not detectable to the human eye and can only be deciphered by an X-ray fluorescence spectrometer.

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Globsec draws world leaders to Prague 3:33

7h ago3:33

3:33

With ten prime ministers and presidents attending, and speeches by political and business heavyweights, Globsec is undoubtedly a high-profile event.

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MotoGP races will return to Brno next year 3:35

3h ago3:35

3:35

The World Road Motorcycle Championship will return to Brno’s Masaryk Circuit next year after a five-year break, Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala announced. The state will support the event financially through the National Sports Agency.

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Czech scientist receives prestigious award for development of revolutionary microscope 5:16

4h ago5:16

5:16

Czech scientist Tomáš Čižmár has won the European Microscopy Society award for contributing to the development of a new, hair-thin endo-microscope, which allows detailed investigation of hard to access brain areas. The revolutionary instrument could help neuroscientists develop new tools for fighting severe neurological conditions, such as dementia…

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Replica of 18th century Czech pirate ship sails the seas! 3:46

5h ago3:46

3:46

Although Czechia is a landlocked country, a replica of an 18th century privateer ship, named La Grace, is sailing the seas under the Czech flag. La Grace was constructed by Captain Josef Dvorský and a group of enthusiasts as a tribute to a famous Bohemian explorer, merchant, pirate and cartographer.

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Czechia among leading consumers and producers of poppies 3:03

4h ago3:03

3:03

Czechia is one of the world's biggest producers, exporters, and consumers of poppies. Poppy seeds are known for their positive health benefits, distinct nutty flavor and in Czechia they are among the most basic and popular ingredients for traditional Czech pastries.

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Czech expedition to explore possibly world's largest underground thermal lake 2:44

2h ago2:44

2:44

A team of Czech researchers are set to explore what is probably the largest underground thermal lake in the world. They made the discovery on the border of Albania and Greece already two years ago, but were unable to complete their research due to insufficient technology. Thanks to a prestigious grant from the Neuron Foundation, they can now return…

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Psyche's Epic Voyage to a Metal Asteroid - Interview with Chief Engineer David Oh 16:47

1y ago16:47

16:47

Interview with David Oh, Chief EngineerNASA’s upcoming Psyche mission is a robotic spacecraft mission that will explore the asteroid 16 Psyche, which is believed to be made almost entirely of metal. The mission is scheduled to launch in October 2023 and arrive at the asteroid in 2026. The spacecraft will study the asteroid’s composition, geology, a…

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SpaceX Crew-7 – Interview with Pilot Andreas Mogensen 10:51

1y ago10:51

10:51

We’re just a few weeks away for the Crew-7 mission, the seventh operational flight of a Crew Dragon spacecraft. SpaceX’s Crew Dragon is a reusable spacecraft designed to transport astronauts to and from the International Space Station. It is part of NASA’s Commercial Crew Program, which aims to provide safe, reliable, and cost-effective transportat…

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Maisie Meets... CEO & Founder the Bold Leadership Practice and President & Co-Founder of Be Bold for Change 41:42

1y ago41:42

41:42

In this episode, we meet Nickie Smith, CEO & Founder the Bold Leadership Practice and President & Co-Founder of Be Bold for Change. We talk about being a team leader and the importance of gender equality. She also gives us an insight on how to stand out when applying for a job and always going for all the opportunities given to you. I hope you enjo…

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From Teenage Tinkerer to SATCOM Pioneer: Andreas Voigt's Journey and the Future of Satellite Communications 26:56

1y ago26:56

26:56

Interview with Andreas Voigt, Satcoms Innovation Group Satellite communications is a fast-growing industry with lots of challenges. In this episode we speak with Andreas Voigt, a leader in the SatCOM industry. Andreas has more than 20 years of experience in the satellite communications industry, serving as senior engineer for Eutelsat and as direct…

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Unveiling the Dark Universe: Inside the Euclid Space Telescope Mission with Giuseppe Rocca 23:52

1y ago23:52

23:52

Interview with ESA Euclid Senior Project Manager, Giuseppe Racca. Since 2012 Giuseppe has been responsible for the Euclid mission, a space-based optical/near-infrared survey mission of the European Space Agency (ESA) designed to investigate the nature of dark energy, dark matter and gravity by observing their signatures on the geometry of the Unive…

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Asteroid Mining: Engineering the Future of Space - TransAstra CEO Joel Sercel 34:49

1y ago34:49

34:49

Harvesting Resources from the Moon and asteroids Hello and welcome to this exciting interview with Joel Sercel, the CEO and founder of TransAstra, a pioneering space company that is shaping the future of space exploration. Joel is a renowned expert in the field of space resource utilization and has been at the forefront of developing innovative tec…

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Maisie Meets... Astronaut Wrangler/Director of Space for a Better World 19:40

1y ago19:40

19:40

This episode is quite literally out of this world, as we meet Christina Korp the Astronaut Wrangler. She educates us on her amazing life journey and how she got to where she is today, which is very inspirational, because it is not what you would expect for someone working in space. I hope you take away some key lessons from what she talks about and…

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New Moon Landing Coming up - Intuitive Machines interview with Dr. Tim Crain 20:38

1+ y ago20:38

20:38

In this episode we discuss Intuitive Machines and how they plan on sending a lander to the Moon later this year! Intuitive Machines is a Houston-based company that designs and manufactures advanced spacecraft for government and commercial customers. Founded in 2013 by Dr. Tim Crain, a respected engineer and entrepreneur with over 20 years of experi…

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When The Heavens Went On Sale - Ashlee Vance interview (bestselling author of ELON MUSK) New Book 18:02

1+ y ago18:02

18:02

The Misfits and Geniuses Racing to Put Space Within Reach In this episode we speak with Ashlee Vance, New York Times bestselling author of ELON MUSK. In his latest book, WHEN THE HEAVENS WENT ON SALE, Ashlee takes us on a captivating journey into the world of commercial space, shedding light on the revolution happening right above our heads. With u…

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Maisie Meets... P.A. to Director of Women's Football (Baroness Sue Campbell) 43:57

1+ y ago43:57

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In this episode, we meet Emma Kernan-Staines, the P.A. to Director of Women's Football (Baroness Sue Campbell). She educates us and talks about her past experiences and how to recognise the positives in challenging situations. We also discussed the importance of being able to work with other people, understanding your core values and getting things…

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FORTITUDE – Forging the Trillion Dollar Space Economy 13:46

1+ y ago13:46

13:46

A Torsten Hoffman Documentary In this episode we feature Torsten Hoffmann, the award-winning filmmaker behind the upcoming documentary 'Fortitude: Forging the Trillion Dollar Space Economy'. For this film Torsten has interviewed more than 70 experts on four continents to cover the people, perils and promises behind the emerging space industry. Inte…

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THE NEW GUYS: The Historic Class of Astronauts That Broke Barriers and Changed the Face of Space Travel 12:53

1+ y ago12:53

12:53

The New Guys by Meredith Bagby I am delighted to welcome author and space historian Meredith Bagby to our show today. Meredith has just released her latest book, "THE NEW GUYS: The Historic Class of Astronauts That Broke Barriers and Changed the Face of Space Travel". In this captivating work, Meredith delves into the story of the first class of ci…

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Space Situational Awareness and Debris Management: Interview with Dr. Luisa Buinhas, CPO of Vyoma 28:25

1+ y ago28:25

28:25

Space situational awareness and debris management Welcome to our interview with Dr. Luisa Buinhas, the Chief Program Officer of Vyoma, a company revolutionizing the way space debris is monitored and managed. Luisa has a background in space situational awareness and debris management, and her company offers a range of technology and services to help…

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Exploring the Icy Moons of Jupiter: An Interview with ESA's JUICE Operational Scientist, Claire Vallat 18:35

1+ y ago18:35

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Get ready to explore Jupiter’s icy moons with the European Space Agency's JUICE mission. Join us as we uncover the secrets of one of the solar system's most mysterious and fascinating places. —————————————————————— ツ HOPE YOU ENJOY THIS INTERVIEW! 👉 Don't forget to subscribe to this channel & press the bell 🔔 for more updates. 👉 Subscribe now: http…

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“1,000 Facts About Space” and “How to Teach Grownups About Pluto” with Astronomer Dean Regas 30:41

1+ y ago30:41

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Two Fascinating New Kids (and everyone else!) Books for Astronomy Did you know that one of Saturn’s moons is so hollow it would float on water? Or that Jupiter might have diamonds floating in its clouds? Learn about these and others in 1,000 Facts about Space, a new book by astronomer Dean Regas, who joins us next in today’s episode. ——————————————…

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SpaceX Crew-6 featuring interview with UAE Astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi 9:04

1+ y ago9:04

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SpaceX Crew-6 is launching soon, with many first-time surprises. The sixth SpaceX commercial crew mission to the International Space Station for NASA is scheduled to launch in a few days from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. —————————————————————— ツ HOPE YOU ENJOY THIS INTERVIEW! 👉 Don't forget to subscribe to this chan…

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Revolutionizing Satellite Communications: An Interview with QuadSAT CEO Joakim Espeland on Using Drones 19:18

1+ y ago19:18

19:18

Joakim Espeland is the CEO and co-founder of QuadSAT, a Danish company that has developed brand new tools and techniques for testing and calibrating satellite antennas using a drone-based solution. He has already led the company from idea to $million revenue and continues to grow it. Early on, this technology was recognized as a “game changer” for …

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Dragonfly – Space Helicopter to explore Saturn’s Moon Titan – Interview with Principal Investigator Elizabeth “Zibi” Turtle 23:03

1+ y ago23:03

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Dragonfly, an upcoming mission from the Applied Physics Laboratory, is a pioneering project that aims to explore Saturn's largest moon, Titan. The mission will send a rotorcraft called Dragonfly to Titan's surface to study its geology, atmosphere, and potential habitability. Titan is of particular interest to scientists because it has a thick atmos…

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Season 4 Trailer 1:03

1+ y ago1:03

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Season 4 starts February 1st! Here's a sneak peek at some of our episodes.By Chuck Fields

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Season 4 Starts February 1st! 1:02

1+ y ago1:02

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The fourth season of "Your Space Journey" starts on February 1st! This season, we'll be taking you on an exciting journey through the latest and greatest in space exploration. First up, we'll be diving into the Dragonfly mission to Titan, led by APL. This mission will see a drone-like spacecraft explore the surface of Titan, one of Saturn's moons, …

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