The Space Shot

Episode 447: The Lunar Era – Part 2: “Vast Loneliness”

Episode  |  November 5th, 2025  |  Season 7  |  57 mins 41 secs

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Part 2: "Vast Loneliness" continues The Lunar Era series, exploring the Space Race from the early days of the Cold War to the groundbreaking flight of Apollo 8, which marked humanity's first journey to lunar orbit. This episode features space historian Francis French and science journalist Rebecca Boyle. Together, we discuss how political rivalry and one breathtaking photograph, "Earthrise," transformed our understanding of Earth's place in the universe.

Episode 405: The Week in Space History- December 16th to the 29th

Episode  |  December 31st, 2019  |  Season 3  |  19 mins 4 secs

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One more thing for 2019... The Week in Space History- December 16th to the 29th.

Episode 383: Lost Luggage- The Cosmosphere Podcast Episode 15

Episode  |  January 19th, 2019  |  Season 2  |  23 mins 59 secs

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This month we catch up with Jim Remar and Mimi Meredith from the Cosmosphere to chat about EarthRising. They shared some funny stories about planning and running the EarthRising event, so be sure to listen in so you can find out what's behind this month's episode title.

Episode 380: EarthRising- Part 2

Episode  |  December 26th, 2018  |  Season 2  |  56 mins 48 secs

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Enjoy this encore presentation of the latest Cosmosphere Podcast episode.

This month we head to Hutchinson with some Space Hipsters for the Earthrising Gala. We'll also hear from NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, Cosmosphere CEO Jim Remar, author Robert Kurson, and the astronauts and flight controllers from Apollo 7 and beyond.

This is part two of a two-part episode, so get listening and enjoy!

Episode 379: EarthRising- Part 1

Episode  |  December 26th, 2018  |  Season 2  |  52 mins 12 secs

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Enjoy this encore presentation of the latest Cosmosphere Podcast episode.

This month we head to Hutchinson with some Space Hipsters for the Earthrising Gala. We'll also hear from NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, Cosmosphere CEO Jim Remar, author Robert Kurson, and the astronauts and flight controllers from Apollo 7 and beyond.

This is part one of a two-part episode, so get listening and enjoy!

Episode 378: Apollo 8- Earthrise

Episode  |  December 24th, 2018  |  Season 2  |  45 mins 49 secs

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Happy Christmas Eve!

Let's catch up on some Apollo 8 and 17 history with Jim Remar. Episodes 379 and 380 will feature audio from the Earthrising event that the Cosmosphere hosted earlier this month. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes!

Episode 375: Where Did Summer Go? (Cosmosphere Podcast Episode 11)

Episode  |  September 30th, 2018  |  Season 2  |  28 mins 36 secs

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I chat with Jack at the Cosmosphere about the MOCR consoles, plus we hear from Shannon about some incredible Apollo related artifacts housed at the Cosmosphere.

Episode 266: My conversation with Paul Hildebrandt- "First to the Moon - The Journey of Apollo 8"

Episode  |  February 4th, 2018  |  Season 1  |  17 mins 38 secs

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Happy Sunday! I had a great time talking with Paul Hildebrandt this morning about "First to the Moon - The Journey of Apollo 8." Check out today's podcast and be sure to share it with your friends!

Episode 227: Kepler

Episode  |  December 27th, 2017  |  Season 1  |  10 mins 19 secs

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Kepler and some Apollo history for today's episode!

Episode 225: Christmas in Space

Episode  |  December 25th, 2017  |  Season 1  |  5 mins 6 secs

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Merry Christmas!