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Made of Stars is a look at everything in space exploration from programs and vehicles on Earth to discoveries made just out of our atmosphere and into deep space. Space enthusiast Wes Carroll interviews executive director of CSU's Coca-Cola Space Science center Dr. Shawn Cruzen each week with new episodes published Thursday mornings. Georgia Association of Broadcasters winner for Best Podcast Series at the 2022 Gabby Awards Support the Podcast https://www.patreon.com/Wescarroll Voice Over: Joe Earl Williams Original Music: Graham Hobson Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.

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Artemis III Booster Is Heading to KSC

2026/04/23

Artemis III is now a step closer to launch which means Artemis IV is now a step closer to landing astronauts on the Moon. The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is complete. Japan's MMX is on the launchpad and preparing for a late 2026 launch to Phobos. A double solar flare was detected on the Sun this morning. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.

Nutella In Space!

2026/04/16

Artemis II featured a Michael Bay level product placement. Artemis astronauts saw colors on the Moon better than camera equipment. 45 years ago, NASA launched and landed the first space shuttle. Fireball season hasn't disappointed. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.

The Reason We Send Humans

2026/04/09

Artemis 2 is heading home and there's been some great examples of why we send humans to space and not robots. The Artemis 2 crew is expected to splash down Friday April 10 at 8:07PM Eastern. We lost a comet to the Sun but another comet is scratching our comet itch. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.

Live from CSU's Coca-Cola Space Science Center! Again!

2026/04/02

Recorded Live March 28,2026 This live edition of Made of Stars covers Artemis II's launch plans, nuclear Mars helicopters, Jared Isaacman's plans for the Moon, a 7 hour gamma ray burst, AI's use to "find" alien worlds and questions from the audience. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.

Artemis II Could Launch Within a Week

2026/03/26

Artemis II is getting close to its next launch window and astronauts could be leaving Earth's oribit next week. Fireball season is upon us. Two baby planets have been spotted forming around a young star. NASA is set to deploy a tool for finding water. Plus a preview of Made of Stars Live 2! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.

Space Walks and Objects In the Sky

2026/03/19

NASA astronauts Jessica Meir and Chris Williams completed a spacewalk outside the ISS. Artemis II will soon roll back out to the launch pad for a possible early April launch. An asteroid was spotted over Ohio this week.Plus an update on Comet MAPS! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.

All Your Classic Rock Favorites

2026/03/12

Can we see that comet in the sky?? No signs of technology on K2-8b... and that might be a good thing. Rare evidence of two worlds colliding. And it's finally time to talk about Made of Stars Live 2.0! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.

Artemis Has a New Calendar

2026/03/05

Artemis 2-5 has a new gameplan. Scientists may have a new way to provide oxygen to lunar and Mars missions. Martian soil may have a self defense against microbes from Earth. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.

Artemis II Now Delayed Until April

2026/02/26

The latest wet dress rehearsal for Artemis II showed a launch wouldn't be possible in March. We now know which Crew-11 astronaut had a medical issue. There's a few reasons to look at the night sky over the next week. JWST has given us another amazing image. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.

Artemis II Wet Dress Rehearsal Part 2

2026/02/19

Artemis II does its latest tests to prepare for a possible early March launch. Firefly prepares to launch its 7th Alpha flight. Massive glaciers could be hiding on Mars. Astronomers detect a 7 hour signal from space. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.

Supermassive Black Hole or Dark Matter?

2026/02/12

Crew-12 is prepping for a Friday launch. NASA selects AXIOM for a fifth private mission to the ISS. China is a step closer to a lunar mission. Could the supermassive black hole in the middle of the Milky Way really be dark matter? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.

Artemis II Delayed Until March

2026/02/05

NASA's wet dress rehearsal for Artemis II gave reasons to delay the Feburary launch. There's another risk of an X-flare today. We may see a new comet this Spring. And scientists have found more evidence that we are made of stars. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.

The Challenger... 40 Years Later!

2026/01/29

The Challenger tragedy's 40th anniversary is a time to remember and a time to reflect on the fact that in spite of how it sometimes looks easy, rocket science is hard. Artemis II is getting closer to a possible launch in about 2 weeks. Astronomers are leaning more about exoplanets thanks to the world's largest radio telescope project. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.

Artemis II Is On the Launchpad Ready for Tests

2026/01/22

Artemis II has made the journey from the VAB and is now in place for launch. Crew-11 astronauts say that their training prepared them for the medicl emergency that ended their mission early. Earth was hit by the strongest solar storm in 2 decades and at least one pilot got incredible photos of the aurora. And astronomers may have located an interstellar tunnel that links us to other stars. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.

After a Medical Emergency, Crew-11 Is Home

2026/01/16

Three astronauts remain in the ISS after a medical emergency ended the mission for Crew-11 early. SpaceX has broken its own record for launch turnaround. What are the little red dots? A trimple superior conjunction of planets is happening... and you can see it, just not without the internet. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.