Interplanetary Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

Matt is joined by journalist and Orwell Prize winner Daniel Lavelle, author of Chasing Aliens: Faith and Conspiracy in the UFO Heartlands. Travelling across America’s UFO hotspots, to explore the strange world of UFO culture. The conversation dives into UAPs, government secrecy, the psychology of belief, and why the idea that we might not be alone in the universe continues to captivate millions. NEW BOOK April 30th - Chasing Aliens by Daniel Lavelle

Matt is joined by Dhara Patel from the National Space Centre to explore Artemis II ; the first crewed mission around the Moon in over 50 years. They discuss Europe’s crucial role in the mission, the historic “firsts” represented by the Artemis crew. Matt also takes a quick look at the remarkable engineering heritage behind Orion’s propulsion system including Shuttle-era engines and chemical propellants whose story stretches back to Apollo.

Episode 316 of the Interplanetary Podcast kicks off with Matt tackling the unsettling news of NASA’s potential science funding cuts—raising concerns about the future of groundbreaking space research—and pondering whether SpaceX’s mighty Starship could become an over-budget behemoth or the key to humankind’s next giant leap. Then, Matt welcomes Steve Matier, CEO of Maritime Launch Services, who sheds light on Canada’s ambitious foray into commercial spaceflight. From building Spaceport Nova Scotia to launching the next wave of satellites, Steve shares how MLS is staking out its place in the rapidly growing space economy. It’s a thought-provoking deep dive into the business, engineering, and dream-chasing behind the new frontier of Canadian aerospace.

Kicking Off Mars Month in style Matt catches up with Eric Berger about his awesome new book and his thoughts on the latest happenings in Space. Mars stories and Missions start Mars Month off. If you enjoy the show please go over to www.Patreon.com/Interplanetary and become a Patron or even a producer of the show. If you enjoy why not join the BIS at www.bis-space.com the oldest space advocacy organisation in the world. www.interplanetary.org.uk Hosts: Matt Russell and Chris Carney Music: Matt Russell / Iam7 Cover Image: ESA Additional Narration: Polly Twitter @interplanetypod

This week we have a genuine Space legend, Gary Martin, who joins Julio and Matt with tales of Microgravity, ISS, being Nasa's first and only Space Architect, ISU, Luxembourg and soo much more. Before we get to the Interview we do a deep dive into the crazy journey of Perseverance rover. If you enjoy the show please go over to www.Patreon.com/Interplanetary and become a Patron or even a producer of the show. If you enjoy why not join the BIS at www.bis-space.com the oldest space advocacy organisation in the world. www.interplanetary.org.uk Hosts: Matt Russell and Harriet Brettle Music: Matt Russell / Iam7 Cover Image: ESA Additional Narration: Polly Twitter @interplanetypod

Harriet Joins Matt to chat about Hope's arrival at Mars, Blackholes in globular clusters, a liberated Europa Clipper, Nuclear Propulsion ...and much more. If you enjoy the show please go over to www.Patreon.com/Interplanetary and become a Patron or even a producer of the show. If you enjoy why not join the BIS at www.bis-space.com the oldest space advocacy organisation in the world. www.interplanetary.org.uk Hosts: Matt Russell and Harriet Brettle Music: Matt Russell / Iam7 Cover Image: ESA Additional Narration: Polly Twitter @interplanetypod

This week Chris joins Matt to shoot the breeze about the world of Space. Who's doing what in rockets and spacecraft around the globe. If you enjoy the show please go over to www.Patreon.com/Interplanetary and become a Patron or even a producer of the show. If you enjoy why not join the BIS at www.bis-space.com the oldest space advocacy organisation in the world. www.interplanetary.org.uk Hosts: Matt Russell and Chris Carney Music: Matt Russell / Iam7 Cover Image: ESA Additional Narration: Polly Twitter @interplanetypod

This week Julio and Matt record the show with Linn Bolt Christmas a fun look at exoplanets and more!!! If you enjoy the show please go over to www.Patreon.com/Interplanetary and become a Patron or even a producer of the show. If you enjoy why not join the BIS at www.bis-space.com the oldest space advocacy organisation in the world. www.interplanetary.org.uk Hosts: Matt Russell and Julio Aprea Music: Matt Russell / Iam7 Cover Image: ESA Additional Narration: Polly Twitter @interplanetypod

This week, Matt and Chris chat about Lagrange, close calls, Planetary Nebulas, Loneliness space apps, Gravitational Lenses, and the second half of the Kelvin Long interview about conscious stars. If you enjoy the show please go over to www.Patreon.com/Interplanetary and become a Patron or even a producer of the show. If you enjoy why not join the BIS at www.bis-space.com the oldest space advocacy organisation in the world. www.interplanetary.org.uk Hosts: Matt Russell and Chris Carney Music: Matt Russell / Iam7 Cover Image: M. Garlick/University of Warwick/ESO Additional Narration: Polly Twitter @interplanetypod

This week Matt is joined by another new regular show co-host Harriet Brettle to chat about all things space at the start of the Year. Space Song playlist on Spotify bit.ly/spacesongs If you enjoy the show please go over to www.Patreon.com/Interplanetary and become a Patron or even a producer of the show. If you enjoy why not join the BIS at www.bis-space.com the oldest space advocacy organisation in the world. Subscribe on iTunes itunes.apple.com/podcast/id1097505801 Subscribe on Stitcher www.stitcher.com/podcast/interplanetary-podcast Hosts: Matt Russell and Harriet Brettle Music: Matt Russell / Iam7 Additional Narration: George Russell www.interplanetary.org.uk @interplanetypod