This Is Rocket Science
By Justin J. Chang, Sanya Gupta, Tina Liu
This Is Rocket ScienceApr 05, 2019
Episode #027 Post Eclipse
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!
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Episode #026 - Eclipse
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!
Episode #025 - Sci Fi & Dune 2
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!
Episode #024 - Space News
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.
Episode #023 - Space Conspiracy
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!
Episode #022 - Pulsar Timing Array
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!
Episode #021: Three-Body Problem
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.
Episode #20: The Video Episode
Follow the TRS crew as we force random pedestrians to answer questions about space!
Episode #019: The Big Bang, Incomprehensible Quantities, and Stargazing
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)
Episode #018: Science Fiction Triple Feature
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.
Episode #017: Mineral Rights in Space, Orbital Trash, and Ancient Astronomy
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.
Episode #016: Terraforming Mars and the Challenges of Space Mining
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!
Episode #015: Interview with Chad Anderson, the CEO of Space Angels
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.
Episode #014: Behind the Scenes (Season 2 Finale!)
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!
Episode #013: The Black Hole Image and Questions from Prospective Students
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!
Episode #012: the History of Space Exploration (Part 2)
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!
Episode #011: Questions from Reddit and the History of Space Exploration
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."
Episode #010: Russia, SpaceX and Elon's Tweets
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!
Episode #009: From Interstellar to the Martian - Space in Science Fiction
Episode #008: Crazy Rocket Concepts and the Space Shuttle program (Season II Premiere)
Episode VIII! In this episode we talk about some of the craziest ideas in rocketry, discuss developments in the Chinese space program and the legacy of the Space Shuttle program. We hope you enjoy the episode.
Editing note: We have replaced the 1 kHz tone (used for the suppression of foul language) with the line "Houston we have a problem." We think it's pretty hilarious.
Episode #007: Interview with Dr. David Helfand, Dark Energy and Dark Matter (Season Finale!)
Dr. Helfand is a professor of Astronomy at Columbia University whose research interests include X-ray surveys and neutron stars. This is also our season finale! We hope you enjoy the episode.
Episode #006: Interview with Astronaut Mike Massimino!
Episode #005: Interview with Dr. David Kipping
Episode #004: Asteroids and Space Mining
Music Attributions in chronological order
- Chill Day by Lakey Inspired
- Laidback by Fascinating Earthbound Objects
Episode #003: Simulation Theory and Gravitational Waves
Music Attributions in chronological order
- Chill Day by Lakey Inspired (https://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspired/chill-day)
- Laidback by Fascinating Earthbound Objects (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/fascinating_earthbound_objects/simultaneous_eon/fascinating_earthbound_objects-04-laidback)
Episode #002: Colonization, the Space Force and Black Holes
Music Attributions in chronological order
- Chill Day by Lakey Inspired (https://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspired/chill-day)
- Laidback by Fascinating Earthbound Objects (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/fascinating_earthbound_objects/simultaneous_eon/fascinating_earthbound_objects-04-laidback)
Episode #001: Megastructures and Alien Life
Episode I! Hopefully this podcast will not be a bitter disappointment, unlike another infamous and ill-fated Episode I. In this episode we discuss aliens, megastructures, space elevators and take some questions from our "live studio audience."