Cool Space News with Rod Pyle

This week we conclude our discussion on the dangers–and opportunities–presented by space junk (aka orbital debris) with Al Anzaldua, here on Cool Space News."

This week we conclude our discussion on the dangers–and opportunities–presented by space junk (aka orbital debris) with Al Anzaldua, here on Cool Space News."

Now that the Chinese space station has returned harmlessly to Earth, I caught up with career State Department diplomat and orbital debris specialist Al Anzaldua to talk about Tiangong's reentry and it's effects, and the greater dangers of uncontrolled orbital debris and how we might deal with it. This week: part one of our discussion."

Now that the Chinese space station has returned harmlessly to Earth, I caught up with career State Department diplomat and orbital debris specialist Al Anzaldua to talk about Tiangong's reentry and it's effects, and the greater dangers of uncontrolled orbital debris and how we might deal with it. This week: part one of our discussion."

Now that the Chinese space station has returned harmlessly to Earth, I caught up with career State Department diplomat and orbital debris specialist Al Anzaldua to talk about Tiangong's reentry and it's effects, and the greater dangers of uncontrolled orbital debris and how we might deal with it. This week: part one of our discussion."

The Chinese Tiangong space station will crash to Earth sometime on or about tomorrow. To learn more about when, where and what we might see--or even find afterward--I speak to Geoff Notkin, author, meteorite expert and TV host, including the Science Channel's long-running series "Meteorite Men." Join us!

The Chinese Tiangong space station will crash to Earth sometime on or about tomorrow. To learn more about when, where and what we might see--or even find afterward--I speak to Geoff Notkin, author, meteorite expert and TV host, including the Science Channel's long-running series "Meteorite Men." Join us!

The Chinese Tiangong space station reentered over the South Pacific on Sunday evening. To better understand large reentering objects and their risks, I spoke to Geoff Notkin, author, meteorite expert and TV host, including the Science Channel's long-running series "Meteorite Men." Join us!

What does the space race have to do with your daily life, your career and your future? This week Rod speaks with author and educator Tony Paustian, author of "A Quarter Million Steps," about the space race, the Apollo program and what we an learn from it today.

What does the space race have to do with your daily life, your career and your future? This week Rod speaks with author and educator Tony Paustian, author of "A Quarter Million Steps," about the space race, the Apollo program and what we an learn from it today.

What does the space race have to do with your daily life, your career and your future? This week Rod speaks with author and educator Tony Paustian, author of "A Quarter Million Steps," about the space race, the Apollo program and what we an learn from it today.

Rod Pyle joined Tim Conway Jr to talk about the death of physicist Stephen Hawking.

Rod Pyle joined Tim Conway Jr to talk about the death of physicist Stephen Hawking.

Rod Pyle joined Tim Conway Jr to talk about the death of physicist Stephen Hawking.

Rod speaks with Bill Carton about his experience attending the Falcon Heavy launch--what did it sound like, what did it look like, and how many fillings did he lose? All this and more, this week on Cool Space News.

The Falcon Heavy is here, and this changes everything! I speak to Bruce Pittman, space entrepreneur, old NASA hand and COO of the National Space Society, about what this means, how we got here, and where we might be going. A riveting half-hour with someone who knows the whole story inside and out.

Rod interviews Andy Weir, author of the bestsellers "The Martian" and more recently "Artemis," a heist caper that takes place on a future lunar base. Topics in this very special episode include the inspiration for his new books, his exhaustive research process, and his views on our future in space and space settlement. It's an intelligent and witty look at issues near and dear to the heart of any fan of the development and exploration of space, as well as a look at how he writes and his future projects. Don't miss this.

This week I speak with Bill Carton, admin of the SpaceX Facebook group, 30,000 strong, about the upcoming launch of the Falcon Heavy and all things SpaceX. This group is the best place to get the latest inside scoop on happenings at newspace's brightest star. Join us!

Part two of my interview with planetary scientist Pascal Lee. We discuss the human exploration of Mars, Wernher von Braun, Pascal's incredible Arctic Mars analog base, expeditions across the frozen sea passage, and much more. This is a long one, filled with juicy details and multiple places to go for more info on these exciting programs.

This week, Rod interviews Pascal Lee--planetary scientist, Mars evangelist, polar adventurer, author, helicopter pilot, and all-around bon vivant. His life's work makes science look like a great adventure! Part 1 of 2.