This week Julio joins Matt to talk with Dr. Ken Davidian who works for the FAA's Office of Commercial Space Transportation 

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Music: Matt Russell / Iam7
Cover Image: ESA
Additional Narration: Polly
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Volume 6

#247 - Ken Davidian - FAA

Chris joins Matt to chat about Flat Earth and human knowledge
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Hosts: Chris Carney and Matt Russell

Music: Matt Russell / Iam7
Cover Image: ESA
Additional Narration: USA Polly
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#253 - Flat Earth Special

Linn is on holiday, so this week Rob joins Matt to talk about habitations on Mars. We Interview Nicki and Ella from the Building a Martian House Project based in Bristol. Matt also talks to Steel River Rocketeers about their Rocoon.

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Hosts: Rob Annable and Matt Russell

Music: Matt Russell / Iam7
Cover Image:Matt
Additional Narration: Indian Polly
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#282 - Martian House 2

Matt is joined by Dr. Rebecca Smethurst a British astrophysicist, author, and YouTuber.   Linn and Matt Chat about DART and Blackhoples and Birmingham.

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Hosts: Linn Boldt-Christmas and Matt Russell

Music: Matt Russell / Iam7
Cover Image: ESA/ESA/NASA

Volume 7

#283 - Dr Becky - BlackHoles

Matt flies solo this week to bring a timely interview with Ibrahim Al Qasim of the UAE Space Agency.

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#285 - UAE - Space Agency

Dr Bob joins Matt on a quick and special episode to chat with Dr Kevin Fong about his latest project 16 Sunsets.

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Hosts: Dr Bob Hodges and Matt Russell

Music: Matt Russell / Iam7
Cover Image: Kevin Fong
Additional Narration: Polly
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Volume 8

#289 - Kevin Fong - 16 Sunsets

Hosts: Jamie Franklin and Matt Russell
Description: Join hosts Matt and Jamie as they dive into the enigmatic world of Dark Matter. This episode explores the history, theories, and ongoing research surrounding this elusive substance that makes up 26.8% of our universe. From Fritz Zwicky's initial observations to the latest space missions hunting for Dark Matter, we'll delve into the science and the scientists behind the quest to understand the unseen. We'll also look at Dark Matter's influence on popular culture and even share some cosmic poetry. Whether you're an astronomy enthusiast, a science fiction fan, or just curious about the cosmos, this episode is sure to intrigue and inspire. Tune in and let's journey together into the dark!
Music: Matt Russell / Iam7
Cover Image: Midjourney
Additional Narration: George Russell
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#295 - Dark Matter

Sustainable Horizons: SSC's Eco-Friendly Space Adventures
Ever wondered about the environmental impact of shooting for the moon? This week's episode Matt is joined by Henrik Lampa, SSC's Head of Sustainability.  Henrik's on a mission to turn space exploration green! We'll dive into how the Swedish Space Corporation is shaking things up in the cosmos by encouraging more eco-friendly rockets and sustainable space missions.  
Grab your space helmets and join us for our discussion about making the galaxy greener. This episode is for anyone who loves space, cares about the planet. Blast off with us into a more sustainable space future! 🚀🌍💫

#299 - Henrik Lampa - Sustainability

Matt is Joined by Chris Lintott to talk about Our Accidental Universe his new book out this month and some of the ideas contained within.
Chris Lintott is a Professor of Astrophysics at the University of Oxford, where his research ranges from understanding how galaxies form and evolve, to predicting the properties of visiting interstellar asteroids. He is Principal Investigator of the Zooniverse citizen science platform. Lintott is best known as presenter of the BBC ‘Sky at Night’ program. In 2023, he was appointed the 39th Gresham Professor of Astronomy

Volume 9

#302 - Chris Lintott - Our Accidental Universe

Episode 303: Space Oddities with Dr. Harry Cliff - Anomalies and New Frontiers in Physics

Matt delves into the mysteries of the cosmos with Dr. Harry Cliff, particle physicist, science communicator, and author of the new book, "Space Oddities." We explore the fascinating anomalies challenging the very foundations of physics, Dr. Cliff shares insights from his work at CERN's Large Hadron Collider and his deep dive into the latest scientific enigmas.

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Season 9

#303 - Dr Harry Cliff - Space Oddities

Matt speaks with The CEO and co-founder of Arkisys, David Barnhart. Arkisys is a company developing future space expansion by engineering 'The Port', a primary center for technology hosting, satellite integration, assembly, and resupply.

#18 - The Interplanetary Podcast

#304 - David Barnhart - Arkisys

Matt sits down with acclaimed author and journalist Adam Higginbotham to discuss his latest book, "Challenger: A True Story of Heroism and Disaster on the Edge of Space." This definitive account of the tragic space shuttle Challenger disaster takes us on a journey from the Apollo program through the investigation that followed the catastrophe.

Adam shares the meticulous research to reveal the untold story of what really happened and why. We delve into the internal discussions between NASA and Morton Thiokol executives, the heroic efforts of whistleblowers, and the profound impact this disaster had on space exploration and public perception.

Adam's masterful storytelling brings to life the human drama, fascinating science, and shocking political infighting that defined this pivotal moment in history. Whether you're a space enthusiast, a history buff, or simply curious about the Challenger disaster, this episode promises to be both enlightening and unforgettable.

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Hosts: Matt Russell

Music: Matt Russell / Iam7
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#305 - Adam Higginbotham - Challenger

Matt chats with Dr. Eiman Jahangir who was recently selected by Web 3 group MoonDAO as there 2nd astronaut to fly on a future Blue Origin New Shepard flight.   A crazy story of trying and trying to then win a lottery.

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Music: Matt Russell / Iam7
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#306 - Dr. Eiman Jahangir - New Shepard

Matt is joined by the esteemed Dr. Gerard Van Belle of the Lowell Observatory to discuss the imminent nova of T Coronae Borealis. Dive into the fascinating details of this stellar event and what it means for our understanding of cosmic phenomena. Don’t miss this stellar conversation as we explore the universe’s explosive wonders!

Season 10

#307 - Nova - Gerard Van Belle

Matt is joined by Pu Jian of Cailabs to talk about Space Laser Communications.

#308 - Cailabs - Space Lasers

Matt is joined by Michelle Snyder and Jay Snyder to talk about their work with FREA the Foundation for Research of the Enzmann Archive.  https://enzmannarchive.org/

#309 - The Enzmann Archive

Matt catches up with Ethan Siegel again to chat about the James Webb Space Telescope and his new book Infinite Cosmos on National Geographic.

#310 - Ethan Siegel - Infinite Cosmos

Matt catches up with the crew from MSI-DFAT a company with over 60 years of combined engineering experience in spacecraft acoustic testing.

#311 - Space Noise - MSI-DFAT

Matt chats with Yanni Barghouty, CEO and co-founder of Cosmic Shielding Corporation (CSC). Yanni is creating radiation shielding technology to ensure that hardware can operate in space without degrading.

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Music: Matt Russell / Iam7
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#312 - Space Radiation - Cosmic Shielding

Matt chats with  Tarek Waked, Founding Partner of Type One Ventures. Type One is an investment firm committed to developing a future civilization that is self-sufficient and interplanetary. The firm invests in space centric innovations.

Matt Also 

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Hosts: Matt Russell

Music: Matt Russell / Iam7

#313 - 2024 roundup - Type 1 Ventures

Matt chats with Stephen Thrum, a teacher at Windaroo Valley State High School in Logan QLD (Australia), whose career spans from professional model making to interning at NASA. and is a Space Settlement Design Coach—a role in which he has led teams of Australian school students to National and International victories over the past 16 years

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Music: Matt Russell / Iam7 - 

#314 - Space Design Competition - Stephen Thrum

After a rant about civil discourse and the need for truth in the space commnuity, Matt Chats with Alan Smale who writes alternate and twisted history, and hard SF. Hot Moon, his alternate-Apollo “technothriller with heart”, was launched back in July 2022, followed by sequel Radiant Sky, in November 2024.  The Apollo Rising series will conclude with Burning Night, in late 2025.

#315 - Civil Discourse - Alan Smale

Episode 316 of the Interplanetary Podcast kicks off with Matt tackling the unsettling news of NASA’s potential science funding cuts—raising concerns about the future of groundbreaking space research—and pondering whether SpaceX’s mighty Starship could become an over-budget behemoth or the key to humankind’s next giant leap. Then, Matt welcomes Steve Matier, CEO of Maritime Launch Services, who sheds light on Canada’s ambitious foray into commercial spaceflight. From building Spaceport Nova Scotia to launching the next wave of satellites, Steve shares how MLS is staking out its place in the rapidly growing space economy. It’s a thought-provoking deep dive into the business, engineering, and dream-chasing behind the new frontier of Canadian aerospace. 

#316 - Maritime Launch Services - Steve Matier

Matt welcomes Roman Chiporukha, co-founder and CEO of SpaceVIP, the concierge service that books everything from zero-g airplane jaunts to orbital stays aboard the ISS. Episode 317 invites you to imagine your next vacation above the Kármán line—and weigh whether the price tag is worth the view. Strap in for a conversation that spans luxury, logistics, and the future of off-world adventure

#317 - Roman Chiporukha - Space Tourism

Matt welcomes Dr. Saralyn Mark, a world-renowned leader in women's health, space medicine, and innovation in gender-specific design. Dr. Mark is an endocrinologist, geriatrician, and former Senior Policy Advisor at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. She’s advised organizations such as NASA and the Department of Health and Human Services, and is the founder of iGIANT, a groundbreaking nonprofit accelerating gender-specific innovation across sectors, from health to space exploration. Dr. Mark is also the author of the fascinating book, Stellar Medicine: A Journey Through the Universe of Women’s Health, and today we’ll be exploring how insights from space can transform human health here on Earth, the importance of gender in space exploration, and much more.

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Hosts: Matt Russell

Music: Matt Russell / Iam7

#318 - Dr. Saralyn Mark - Space Health

Matt and Jamie dive headfirst into the cosmic foam to explore the Bubble Universe, the mind-bending idea that our universe might be just one of countless “bubbles” in a vast multiverse. From the physics of cosmic inflation and the mysteries of the cosmic microwave background, to the philosophical head-scratchers of infinite realities, they mix hard science, playful analogies, and a touch of pop culture chaos.

#319 Bubble Universe

Andy Saunders joins Matt to talk about his new book Gemini and Mercury Remastered. We dig into the forgotten missions that paved the way for Apollo, the astonishing images he’s restored from NASA’s archives, and the human dramas behind them from blown hatches to dangerous spacewalks. 

#320 - Andy Saunders - Gemini and Mercury remastered

The second interplanetary podcast.  This month we will be having fun and down to earth chat about: Helen Sharman, Exomars, Laser Propulsion, Falcon 9 and the landing on the barge and BEAM.   If you enjoy why not join the BIS at www.bis-space.com  the oldest space advocacy organisation in the world.

Hosts Matt Russell and Jamie Franklin

Episode cover Picture's by "breakthrough starshot" 
Music Matt Russell
Additional Narration George Russell




#2 - Breakthrough Starshot and latest news in Space travel and Astronautics

This week features a chat with youtube legend Isaac Arthur about Orbital Rings and much more
Jamie and Matt have a quick catch up up on the latest news
Virgin Galactic’s initial rocket-powered April 5 test flight of the “Unity” SpaceShipTwo
Life in Venus Clouds?
ESA remotely update the software on its Mars Express
NASA has selected the Science Mission Directorate’s Planetary Science Division Director Jim Green as the agency’s new chief scientist.
SpaceX Cleared In $3.5 Billion Zuma Failure
Elon Musk shows off a new tooling for the BFR spaceship
ESA ExoMars orbiter will soon begin its search for life gases circling Mars
X-37B  - 200 days of flight
The Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) 
Moon of Venus: Neith

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Volume 3

#76 - Orbital Rings with Isaac Arthur

This week in our Christmas week special.  Jamie returns to interview one of our heroes Brian Cox.   Jamie, Julio and Chris also join Matt,  to discuss the round-up of space news and of course the Space 2020 Awards.  

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Volume 5

#216 - Brian Cox

Putting The Ace Back Into Space.
Host Matthew Russell's critically acclaimed fun and factual show about all things SPACE. 
New episode every week with a deep dive into the latest hot space topics.  
With regular Interviews and discussions with the worlds top space experts.
From how rockets fly to how blackholes work and everything in-between.

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