
The Space Above Us
JP Burke

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144 - NASA-1 - Comrades and Cognac (Thagard on Mir)
The Space Above Us
10/15/21 • 38 min
Norm Thagard is about to become America's first Cosmonaut. What challenges will he encounter during his four months on the Russian space station Mir? And why are they bringing so much juice?
Show notes: https://thespaceabove.us/episodes/ep144_nasa-1
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125 - STS-54
The Space Above Us
01/21/21 • 25 min
TDRS-F needs a ride to orbit, NASA needs more EVA experience, and we all need to figure out what's up with soft x-rays. Good thing Endeavour's on the pad for its third flight!

Supplemental 7 - My First Rocket Launch
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01/06/22 • 14 min
I'm taking my first break this week! So instead of an episode, I tell the tale of my first rocket launch, what it's like, and what you can do to make yours even better.
Show notes: https://thespaceabove.us/episodes/ep149_sts-72
The Space Above Us website: https://thespaceabove.us
Support the show: https://thespaceabove.us/donate
TSAU Patreon: https://patreon.com/thespaceabove.us

052 - Lunar Operations Retrospective
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03/22/18 • 23 min
We take a look back at the Apollo Program and how we got there. Then I ramble a bit about my take on the impact of the program and talk about where the upcoming episodes will be going.

046 - Apollo 15 (Part 1)
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12/28/17 • 24 min
Dave Scott and Jim Irwin are headed for Hadley-Apennine, while Al Worden is getting all sorts of science done in lunar orbit. Just what does a Command Module Pilot do, anyway? Find out!

045 - Apollo 14 (Part 2)
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12/14/17 • 19 min
It's been a long way, but we're here.. for the second part of our coverage of Apollo 14! Get your lunar hiking boots on, we're headed for Cone Crater!

063 - Origins of the Space Shuttle
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08/23/18 • 26 min
As Apollo hit its stride, NASA was trying to figure out what it was going to do next. The answer requires a significant amount of historical context, so let's see if we can provide it as we try to answer the question: where did the Space Shuttle come from?

008 - Faith 7
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07/14/16 • 20 min
Gordon Cooper becomes the first astronaut to spend a full day in space and brings a successful conclusion to Project Mercury.

127 - STS-55
The Space Above Us
02/18/21 • 34 min
Germany is back together and back in orbit with their second shuttle flight, the D-2 Spacelab mission. I wonder what sort of science they have in store for us? We also wonder who's squeezing the bag under the middeck.

Supplemental 1 - Freedom 7 Mission Audio
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05/05/16 • 19 min
The complete air to ground transmissions, plus PAO commentary, for the Freedom 7 mission. Thanks to YouTube user lunarmodule5 for the audio. You can find his channel here: https://www.youtube.com/user/lunarmodule5
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FAQ
How many episodes does The Space Above Us have?
The Space Above Us currently has 202 episodes available.
What topics does The Space Above Us cover?
The podcast is about History, Podcasts and Science.
What is the most popular episode on The Space Above Us?
The episode title '144 - NASA-1 - Comrades and Cognac (Thagard on Mir)' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Space Above Us?
The average episode length on The Space Above Us is 29 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Space Above Us released?
Episodes of The Space Above Us are typically released every 14 days.
When was the first episode of The Space Above Us?
The first episode of The Space Above Us was released on May 5, 2016.
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