Hosted by Jason Snell and Stephen Hackett.
Liftoff is a fortnightly podcast about space, the universe, and everything. You don’t need to be a rocket scientist to understand the latest developments as explained by enthusiastic space fans Stephen Hackett and Jason Snell.
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#99: Apollo 10
May 21st, 2019 · 36 minutes
In May 1969, Tom Stafford, John Young and Gene Cernan took their Apollo spacecraft within 48,000 feet of the lunar service.
#98: The Moon is Having a Moment
May 7th, 2019 · 48 minutes
This fortnight: checking in on the SLS' test procedures and the on-going planning to return to the moon in 2024, and then a dose of planetary defense.
#97: The Titans Who Live There
April 23rd, 2019 · 50 minutes
Stephen and Jason talk the news, from blackholes to Beresheet, and spacesuits to backronyms. Then, a bit about the Crew Dragon anomaly.
#96: Probably Not Space Cows
April 9th, 2019 · 48 minutes
Rocket Lab has a new satellite platform, while methane cycles have been measured on Mars. Elsewhere, NASA continues to work through the details of its new 2024 lunar goal and 2007 OR10 needs a name.
#95: The Red Flag
March 26th, 2019 · 41 minutes
Vice President Mike Pence has challenged NASA to return to the moon within five years.
#94: A Planned Countdown Hold
March 26th, 2019 · 21 minutes
The guys talk through a few stories that didn't make Episode 95, including what's going on with Boeing's Starliner and Sierra Nevada Corporation’s Dream Chaser, as well as Bennu's habit of spewing material into space.
#93: Budget Season
March 12th, 2019 · 66 minutes
Stephen and Jason get into the details of the proposed 2020 NASA budget, the future of the SLS rocket, then review the film Apollo 11.
#92: Apollo 9
February 26th, 2019 · 42 minutes
In March 1969, Jim McDivitt, Dave Scott and Rusty Schweickart were the first astronauts to fly the Lunar Module, proving that this vital spacecraft was ready to take a crew to the moon — and help bring them home.
#91: Shoot and Hope
February 12th, 2019 · 42 minutes
Jason and Stephen catch up on the news, then talk about the Pioneer and Ranger programs.
#90: My Feet Belong on the Ground
January 29th, 2019 · 45 minutes
This fortnight, Jason and Stephen mark NASA's Day of Remembrance, discuss layoffs at two private space companies and wish for a mission to Uranus.