Scientific experiments can often benefit from a little bit of space…outer space that is!  To get there, dozens of fast-launching, instrument-carrying rockets are launched across the globe every year. Explore sounding rockets, and the experiments they take to the skies, with space physicist Alexa Halford and sounding rocket program assistant chief Cathy Hesh.

NASA's Curious Universe: Up And Away With Sounding Rockets

Hello, we’re NASA. You may have seen our astronauts, rocket launches, or Mars rovers — but have you heard our sounds? From interviews with astronauts and engineers to stories that take you on a tour of the galaxy, NASA’s audio offerings let you experience the thrill of space exploration without ever leaving Earth.