NASA's Curious Universe

Come get curious with NASA. As an official NASA podcast, Curious Universe brings you mind-blowing science and space adventures you won't find anywhere else. Explore the cosmos alongside astronauts, scientists, engineers, and other top NASA experts who are achieving remarkable feats in science, space exploration, and aeronautics. Learn something new about the wild and wonderful universe we share. All you need to get started is a little curiosity. NASA's Curious Universe is an official NASA podcast hosted by Padi Boyd and Jacob Pinter. Discover more original NASA shows at nasa.gov/podcasts

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How to Grow Plants in Space

Episode Date: June 14, 2022

As humanity sets its sights on longer-term life in space, we’re going to need ways to sustain ourselves. That’s where plants come into play! Take a to...

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Going Supersonic!

Episode Date: June 7, 2022

When a plane flies faster than the speed of sound, you get a sonic boom! But what if we could change those physics? Join NASA test pilot Nils Larson a...

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Earth’s Weather Watchers

Episode Date: May 31, 2022

Planets throughout the universe are full of fascinating weather, including Earth! Hear how NASA and NOAA work together to predict, monitor, and respon...

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Mysteries of the Moon

Episode Date: May 24, 2022

The Moon is our constant cosmic companion and the only planetary body outside of Earth where humans have set foot. As we prepare to head back to the M...

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Introducing Season Four

Episode Date: May 17, 2022

In season four, explore the lifesaving systems of space suits, break through the sound barrier, and search for life among the stars. First-time space...

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Bonus: Still Curious?

Episode Date: March 29, 2022

At NASA, we are driven by curiosity, and we know you are too! Join us as we hear from our previous episode experts about what they’re interested in an...

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A Day in Space

Episode Date: August 30, 2021

Have you ever dreamed of spending a day in space? Join astronauts Shane Kimbrough, Megan McArthur, and Thomas Pesquet throughout their day living and...

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Journey to Venus

Episode Date: August 23, 2021

Let’s go to Venus! This year, two NASA missions were chosen to explore Earth’s “twin” planet, Venus. But with extreme temperatures and toxic clouds, t...

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Rocket Assembly Required

Episode Date: August 16, 2021

Twenty-four American astronauts went to the moon between 1968 and 1972. In the next few years, we are going back. To get there, we’ll need a dedicated...

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Plasma, Plasma, Everywhere!

Episode Date: August 9, 2021

The night sky is full of planets, satellites, and cosmic objects we can see with our eyes and telescopes. In between all that material there’s a huge...