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NASA

Mentioned in 411 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows

The U.S. space agency leading the Artemis lunar exploration program in partnership with commercial partners like SpaceX, Blue Origin, and Voyager Technologies, while also operating major scientific missions including the Juno spacecraft, Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope, and Cassini probe. NASA generates significant data for Earth science research and is modernizing its operations through initiatives like allowing astronauts to use iPhones on missions and adopting AI foundation models. Podcasts discuss NASA across aerospace, science, technology, and culture—from mission updates and space exploration advances to government adoption of emerging technologies and institutional challenges.

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Universe Today Podcast

Universe Today Podcast · May 22, 2026

[Q&A+] We Were Promised a Flood of Vera Rubin Discoveries. Where Are They?

Funding Blue Origin's Blue Alchemist ISRU tests and planning Habitable Worlds Observatory telescope

Von Neumann probes and self-replicating spacecraftLunar in-situ resource utilization (ISRU)Microchip fabrication in space environments
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Dear Hank & John

Dear Hank & John · May 20, 2026

453: Nobody Is as Good as Me

Space agency operating the Psyche spacecraft mission to asteroid belt, discussed for Mars gravity assist maneuver

Educational content monetization and nonprofit modelsCrash Course platform and educational mediaBuilding confidence and agency in early-career professionals
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Astrum Space

Astrum Space · May 19, 2026

JWST’s Stunning Discoveries Across the Universe

Operates and funds the James Webb Space Telescope and reported primordial black hole discovery in July 2025

James Webb Space Telescope infrared observationsEarly galaxy formation and cosmic dawn (300-500 million years post-Big Bang)Supermassive black hole formation mechanisms
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Stuff To Blow Your Mind

Stuff To Blow Your Mind · May 16, 2026

From the Vault: The Great Eye of Jupiter, Part 2

Referenced for JPL scientists (Robert A. West) and Juno mission investigating Jupiter's core structure

Jupiter's Great Red Spot formation and originAtmospheric chromophores and color mechanisms on gas giantsJovian atmospheric structure and zonal wind patterns
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Universe Today Podcast

Universe Today Podcast · May 15, 2026

[Space Bites+] Green Bank Telescope Took This Image of Orion

Mentioned for Artemis II mission tracking and James Webb Space Telescope observations of early universe objects

Kuiper Belt Objects and Atmospheric DetectionSaturn Ring Formation and Tidal DisruptionArtemis II Mission Tracking and Verification
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Who Smarted? - Educational Podcast for Kids

Who Smarted? - Educational Podcast for Kids · May 15, 2026

How does a Trampline make you bounce so high?

Uses trampolines to train astronauts for zero-gravity positioning and body awareness in space

Spring mechanics and potential energy in physicsTrampoline history and inventionOlympic trampolining sport and competition rules
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Universe Today Podcast

Universe Today Podcast · May 14, 2026

[Q&A+] What If We Had Another Earth Instead of The Moon?

Discussed regarding budget allocation for solar system exploration, lunar base development, and Artemis 2 mission photography

Binary planetary systems and habitabilityPanspermia and microbial contamination in space explorationMars terraforming strategies using extremophile organisms
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Unashamed with the Robertson Family

Unashamed with the Robertson Family · May 14, 2026

Ep 1333 | Jase Picks a Fight With UFO Believers & the Internet’s Alien Obsession

Discussed in context of space exploration programs (Artemis), UFO file releases, and mysterious deaths of scientists allegedly connected to the agency

UFO Disclosure and Government TransparencyConspiracy Theory Psychology and Belief FormationAnthropic Principle and Fine-Tuning of the Universe
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Smash Boom Best: A funny, smart debate show for kids and family

Smash Boom Best: A funny, smart debate show for kids and family · May 14, 2026

Slime vs Slinkies

Brought slinkies to space to demonstrate how they function in microgravity environments

Non-Newtonian fluids and physics educationToy design and mechanical engineering historySTEM learning through play-based activities
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Stuff You Should Know

Stuff You Should Know · May 14, 2026

The Hindenburg Disaster

Scientist Addison Bain from NASA researched hydrogen fuel propulsion and Hindenburg ignition theories

Rigid airship design and engineering (Zeppelin construction)Hydrogen vs. helium as lifting gases for aircraftElectrostatic charge and ignition mechanisms
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Masters of Scale

Masters of Scale · May 14, 2026

Author David Epstein on why constraints fuel innovation

LCROSS mission example where half-budget constraint forced productive exploration, leading to water-on-moon discovery using borrowed military and NASCAR technology

Constraint-driven innovation and creativityResource allocation and prioritization frameworksEarly specialization vs. sampling period in skill development
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From First Principles

From First Principles · May 13, 2026

Dr. John Mulchaey on Carnegie Science and the Future of Astronomy (EP 41)

Mentioned as traditional employment path for astronomers; cutting astrophysics budget according to Mulchaey

Dark Matter Detection in Galaxy GroupsX-ray Astronomy and Hydrostatic EquilibriumGiant Magellan Telescope Development and Engineering
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🎙️ Science News Daily | Peer Review'd

🎙️ Science News Daily | Peer Review'd · May 13, 2026

🔬 NASA's Daring Mars Flyby, Zombie Cancer Cells Destroyed & The Cosmic Map That Changes Everything

Operating Psyche spacecraft gravity assist maneuver to asteroid and Curiosity rover on Mars

NASA Psyche Spacecraft Gravity Assist ManeuverJames Webb Space Telescope Cosmic Web MappingNon-Rotating Ancient Galaxy Discovery
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Dear Hank & John

Dear Hank & John · May 13, 2026

452: The Brotherhood is Broken

Developing Psyche ion engine mission and testing advanced lithium ion propulsion at JPL facility for Mars exploration

Human instincts vs. learned behaviorFood preference formation and cultural conditioningFrench cultural influence on American food terminology
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That UFO Podcast

That UFO Podcast · May 13, 2026

UFO Files Fallout: What Wasn’t Released?

Released declassified UFO/UAP records as part of first batch; Apollo lunar imagery under scrutiny for anomalies

UAP/UFO File Declassification and Government TransparencyCongressional Oversight of Intelligence Community SecrecyClassified Material Retention and Inter-Agency Control
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Astrum Space

Astrum Space · May 9, 2026

Paradoxes That Push the Limits of Reality

Referenced as achieving the fastest human speed of 11,083 m/s during Apollo moon mission returns

Speed of Light as Geometric LimitHyperbolic Spacetime GeometryTime as Fourth Dimension
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Stuff To Blow Your Mind

Stuff To Blow Your Mind · May 9, 2026

From the Vault: The Great Eye of Jupiter, Part 1

Referenced for Juno mission data on Jupiter's atmosphere and Shoemaker-Levy 9 comet impact documentation

Jupiter's Great Red Spot atmospheric dynamicsAnti-cyclonic versus cyclonic storm systemsCoriolis effect in planetary atmospheres
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Intelligent Design the Future

Intelligent Design the Future · May 9, 2026

The Humble Origins of the Big Bang Theory

Space agency responsible for James Webb Space Telescope observations discussed as potentially sensationalized

Big Bang Theory History and AttributionGeorges Lemaître's Contributions to CosmologyAlexander Friedman's Dynamical Universe Solutions
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Universe Today Podcast

Universe Today Podcast · May 8, 2026

[Space Bites+] Io's Lakes Turned Out Weirder Than We Thought

Released 12,000+ Artemis II images; operates Curiosity rover; funds Pandora and Pioneer Program missions

Artemis II Mission ImageryMars Rover Sample CollectionExoplanet Atmosphere Detection
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All TWiT.tv Shows (Audio)

All TWiT.tv Shows (Audio) · May 8, 2026

This Week in Space 209: Astronauts for America

Primary employer of both guest astronauts; central to their professional experience and mission-critical teamwork philosophy

Political Polarization and Partisan GridlockConstitutional Democracy and Rule of LawElection Integrity and Voter Education
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The Michael Shermer Show

The Michael Shermer Show · May 8, 2026

The UFO Files Were Declassified Today

Space agency mentioned as maintaining skeptical stance on UFO/alien visitation claims despite political pressure

UFO/UAP Declassification and Government TransparencyScientific Skepticism vs. Belief in Extraterrestrial VisitationPhotographic Evidence Analysis and Debunking Techniques
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That UFO Podcast

That UFO Podcast · May 8, 2026

Breaking News - Official UFO Files Released: First Reaction

Providing original Apollo 17 archival imagery for government investigation and public release

Presidential Unsealing and Reporting System for UAP Encounters (Pursue)Declassified UFO/UAP government files and historical recordsMilitary infrared sensor footage of unidentified aerial phenomena
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SpaceTime with Stuart Gary

SpaceTime with Stuart Gary · May 8, 2026

Venus's Hazy Secrets, Planetary Collision Insights, and Lunar Gateway Corrosion Concerns

Confirmed corrosion problems in Lunar Gateway modules; planning Da Vinci mission to Venus to test cosmic dust theories

Venus Atmospheric Chemistry and Lower Haze FormationCosmic Dust and Meteoroid Impact on Planetary AtmospheresExoplanetary Collision Detection and Observation
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The Gist: Space News

The Gist: Space News · May 8, 2026

Space News for Friday, May 08, 2026

Multiple initiatives including Artemis II lunar missions, Mars helicopter development, and international space cooperation programs

Thermal Imaging SatellitesLunar Rover DevelopmentMilitary Space Defense Contracts
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Universe Today Podcast

Universe Today Podcast · May 7, 2026

[Q&A+] Orbital VS Surface Lunar Bases

Developing interstellar mission concepts to send probes beyond Kuiper Belt into interstellar space

Cryogenic Propellant Storage in SpaceOrbital Refueling InfrastructureLunar Surface vs. Orbital Base Economics
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🎙️ Science News Daily | Peer Review'd

🎙️ Science News Daily | Peer Review'd · May 7, 2026

🔬 Scientists Just Broke the Code of Life — Plus Brain Secrets, Cancer Breakthroughs & More

Partner on Blue Origin lunar lander project; tested electromagnetic thruster at Jet Propulsion Laboratory

Genetic Code Anomalies in MicroorganismsCancer Cell DNA Repair Mechanisms and RAD51 ProteinSilent Synapses and Adult Neuroplasticity
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Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast

Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast · May 7, 2026

Ep 613 - Solar System Part 1 (feat. Nate Marshall)

Launched Parker Solar Probe in 2018 to study sun's corona and verify fusion temperature models

Nuclear fusion in stellar coresSolar flares and electromagnetic field dynamicsThe corona paradox and solar physics mysteries
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Astrum Space

Astrum Space · May 7, 2026

NASA's Surprising Discovery Inside Mimas

Operated the Cassini spacecraft that discovered thermal anomalies and orbital precession data revealing Mimas' ocean

Mimas subsurface ocean discoveryTidal heating mechanisms on icy moonsSaturn's moon system dynamics
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What's Your Problem?

What's Your Problem? · May 7, 2026

Building a Business on the Moon

Government agency funding Artemis program, lunar infrastructure, and moon base construction; key partner and dependency for Interloon

Helium-3 extraction and applicationsLunar resource extraction economicsQuantum computing infrastructure requirements
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The a16z Show

The a16z Show · May 6, 2026

The New Space Race: NASA, Artemis, and the Race to the Moon

Primary subject; restructuring operations, rebuilding workforce, and accelerating Artemis program under new Administrator Jared Isaacman

Artemis Program Restructuring and Timeline AccelerationNASA Core Competency Rebuilding and Workforce StrategyCommercial Space Industry Partnership Models
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The Daily

The Daily · May 6, 2026

Your Kids Asked the Artemis Astronauts Questions. They Answered.

Artemis II mission operator; astronauts discuss NASA's budget implications and space exploration program

Artemis II Moon MissionAstronaut Training and SelectionSpace Exploration ROI and Public Funding
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Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques

Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques · May 4, 2026

285. Think Inside the Box: How Constraints Spark Creativity and Communication

Space agency where precluding constraints led to innovative water-on-moon probe using repurposed military technology

Additive bias and subtractive neglect in problem-solvingFeatureitis and Christmas tree effect in product designConstraint-driven creativity and innovation
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The Rich Roll Podcast

The Rich Roll Podcast · May 4, 2026

David Epstein On Why Constraints Drive Creativity, The Myth Of Productive Freedom, & How Limits Make Us Better

Case study example of how constraints (reduced budget and timeline) drove creative problem-solving in the LCROSS moon mission

Constraints and CreativityDecision-Making and SatisficingScientific Research Integrity
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Astrum Space

Astrum Space · May 2, 2026

How Many Moons Does Earth Have?

Operates the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter mapping the moon's surface since 2009; leads sea level change science team warning of mid-2030s flooding

Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter imagery and crater analysisConcentric crater formation mechanismsLunar landslides and surface erosion
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Universe Today Podcast

Universe Today Podcast · May 1, 2026

[Space Bites+] Half Of Our Galaxy Is Hotter Than The Other (We Finally Know Why!)

Tested new electromagnetic thruster technology and proposed Skyfall mission to Mars with helicopters

Interstellar Objects and Composition AnalysisMagnetoplasma Dynamic ThrustersHuman Mars Mission Propulsion
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Universe Today Podcast

Universe Today Podcast · May 1, 2026

[Q&A+] How Does A Telescope Made of 5000 Robots Work?

Operated Viking, Curiosity, and Perseverance rovers that discovered potential Mars biosignatures

Mars life detection and biosignature evidenceViking lander methane experimentsCuriosity rover methane detection
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Story Pirates

Story Pirates · Apr 30, 2026

Deep Cuts #12: Space Stories

Referenced in the third story as the fictional space agency employing Captain Max, used as a recognizable authority figure in the sci-fi narrative.

Space exploration in children's fictionAnimal characters as protagonistsHumor and wordplay in storytelling
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The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert

The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert · Apr 30, 2026

Stephen Presents: Jack White, Nick Offerman & Jeff Tweedy (Extended)

Jack White expressed excitement about the Artemis mission and lunar exploration program

Live Performance vs. Digital ProductionAI Impact on Creative IndustriesCross-Disciplinary Artistic Practice
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Universe Today Podcast

Universe Today Podcast · Apr 29, 2026

[Interview+] Removing Space Debris with Real-Life Star Trek Tech

Amy Aft is a NASA NSTGRO fellow; agency funds space debris research and could receive NIAC proposals

Electrostatic Tractor Beam TechnologySpace Debris Mitigation StrategiesContactless Spacecraft Servicing
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PBD Podcast

PBD Podcast · Apr 27, 2026

WHCD Shooting + Cole Allen's Manifesto | PBD #785

Cole Allen interned there in 2014 working on artificial intelligence models for planetary mapping

White House Correspondents Dinner Security FailuresCole Allen Manifesto and Radicalization PipelineMainstream Media Role in Political Violence
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Universe Today Podcast

Universe Today Podcast · Apr 24, 2026

[Space Bites+] Moon Landing Bottleneck // China Gaining // 11,000 New Rubin Asteroids

Managing Artemis program, spacesuits development ($3B budget), Voyager missions, Curiosity rover Mars exploration, and Nancy Grace Roman Observatory

Artemis Program Delays and Spacesuit DevelopmentNASA Spacesuits Program (Collins Aerospace, Axiom Space)China Lunar Exploration (Long March 10, Meng Jo Spacecraft)
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All TWiT.tv Shows (Audio)

All TWiT.tv Shows (Audio) · Apr 24, 2026

This Week in Space 207: What, This Again?

Facing 47% science budget cuts in 2027 proposal; administrator Jared Isaacman announced 29 lunar launches and 22 landings in next three years

NASA Science Budget Cuts 2027Blue Origin New Glenn Launch FailureRobotic Space Exploration Programs at Risk
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A Beginner's Guide to AI

A Beginner's Guide to AI · Apr 24, 2026

AI Can Sense, But Can It Taste? Asks Richard Anderson

Discussed as establishing Mars base and conducting solar system resource inventory studies foundational to Anderson's fictional framework

AI Sentience and ConsciousnessSpace Habitat Design and EngineeringBrain-Computer Interfaces and Neural Implants
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The Gist: Space News

The Gist: Space News · Apr 24, 2026

Space News for Friday, April 24, 2026

Managing Artemis program, ISS operations, Roman Space Telescope launch, and international lunar exploration framework

Orbital Data Center Certification StandardsSatellite Spectrum Regulation and D2D ConnectivityMilitary Satellite Cross-Link Communications
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Endless Thread

Endless Thread · Apr 24, 2026

Close Encounters of the Hexagonal Kind

Provided images and scientific explanations of Saturn's hexagonal vortex; Cassini space probe operated by NASA JPL

Radio Astronomy and Electromagnetic Spectrum AnalysisSaturn's Hexagonal Vortex Formation and Atmospheric PhysicsPulsars and Periodic Radio Transients
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Universe Today Podcast

Universe Today Podcast · Apr 23, 2026

[Q&A+] Fermi Paradox Special (Vol. 2)

Conducting Artemis II mission to the moon with extensive photographic and video documentation

Fermi Paradox SolutionsZoo HypothesisGreat Filter Hypothesis
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Daily Tech Headlines

Daily Tech Headlines · Apr 23, 2026

Tesla's Terafab AI Chip Complex to Use Intel's 14A Process - DTH

Artemis II mission successfully demonstrated 4K video transmission from moon using low-cost laser communications terminal

Intel 14A Process Node ManufacturingTesla TerraFab AI Chip ComplexNASA Artemis II Laser Communications
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YPO Technology Network AI Brief

YPO Technology Network AI Brief · Apr 23, 2026

The Campfire Protocol: Replacing Your Old Salty Guy Before He Retires

Running Spacesuit Knowledge Capture Program since 2007 interviewing Apollo-era engineers; 165 events with 90 released publicly

Knowledge capture and tribal knowledge preservationExpert digital twins and LLM-based knowledge systemsCritical Decision Method for expert interviewing
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Astrum Space

Astrum Space · Apr 23, 2026

Apollo 11: The Complete Story | Part 1

Primary organization responsible for planning, executing, and managing the Apollo 11 mission and all technical systems

Saturn V rocket design and launch proceduresHydrogen fuel system management and cryogenic engineeringVan Allen radiation belt navigation and trajectory optimization
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The Rich Roll Podcast

The Rich Roll Podcast · Apr 23, 2026

ROLL ON: Stop Optimizing Your Life & Start Living It, Seeking Depth Over Algorithms, The Future of Podcasting, Artemis II, Media Diet & More

Space agency executing Artemis II mission with crew of four astronauts orbiting the moon

Podcast Format Innovation and ExperimentationPersonal Development Industry CritiqueAuthenticity vs. Optimization in Content Creation
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