LIVE with NASA Astronauts Megan McArthur and Mark Vande Hei on the International Space Station

LIVE with NASA Astronauts Megan McArthur and Mark Vande Hei on the International Space Station

Author: Soundsington Media September 14, 2021 Duration: 20:17
On Wednesday, September 1st, 2021 REACH: A Space Podcast for Kids was given the distinct honor of interviewing NASA Astronauts Megan McArthur and Mark Vande Hei onboard the International Space Station LIVE via NASA TV. We discussed what it's like to live in space, work on the ISS, and asked questions from REACH’s middle-grade listeners. We are thrilled to present this conversation in its entirety on today's episode. If you like the conversation, don't forget to give it a share and drop us a review in your podcast player of choice.  Special thanks to NASA Astronauts Megan McArthur and Mark Vande Hei.  You can follow Megan via @Astro_Megan, and Mark at @Astro_Sabot. We’d also like to offer a special thanks to Victoria Ugalde and Rodrigo Mireles at NASA’s Johnson Space Center, to Kay Ferrari and Calla Cofield at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, and to everyone at NASA Space Place. Learn about NASA Astronaut Megan McArthur: https://www.nasa.gov/astronauts/biographies/k-megan-mcarthur Learn about NASA Astronaut Mark Vande Hei: https://www.nasa.gov/astronauts/biographies/mark-t-vande-hei Learn about NASA Astronauts: https://www.nasa.gov/astronauts Learn about the International Space Station: https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/main/index.html or follow on social media via @Space_Station. Learn about REACH in Daddy’s Digesthttps://daddysdigest.com/article/interstellar-conversation-nasa-astronauts-live-from-iss Learn about REACH in the Chicago Sun-Timeshttps://chicago.suntimes.com/education/2021/9/3/22652930/space-podcast-connects-kids-nasa-astronauts-international-space-station We’d also like to offer a special thanks to our ongoing partners and collaborators: The Cosmosphere International Science Center & Space Museumhttps://cosmo.org/ The Adler Planetariumhttps://www.adlerplanetarium.org/ The Kids Listen Communityhttps://www.kidslisten.org/ Exploration Placehttps://exploration.org/ NASA Space Placehttps://spaceplace.nasa.gov/ You can find Madison's podcast All Things Madison at:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/all-things-madison-podcast/id1512260906 and Olivia's podcast Curious Kid Podcast at:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/curious-kid-podcast/id1437708666 And a very spacial thanks to: Janet Davidson-MarshallLiz AndersonJesse CaseSteven LyonsBeth KligermanJoalda MorancySuzanna StaplerKate Evans, CBC RadioThe REACH Learning CommunityAnd all of our guests Stay tuned for Season 3 coming October 2021!

Hosted by Brian Holden and Meredith Stepien, REACH A Space Podcast for Kids turns the curiosity of young minds into a journey across the cosmos. This bi-weekly series from Soundsington Media starts with real questions from children, using them as a launchpad to explore everything from our own solar system to distant galaxies. Each episode is crafted to be a shared family experience, blending lively conversations with engaging segments that make complex ideas accessible. Listeners will hear from genuine experts-scientists and educators from places like NASA and the Adler Planetarium-who explain the wonders of space with clarity and enthusiasm. The learning continues off the air with simple, fun at-home experiments that bring the discussion right into your living room. More than just an educational program, this podcast fosters a sense of wonder through its friendly tone and genuine excitement for discovery. It’s a place where imagination and science meet, proving that the universe isn't too far away when knowledge is within your reach. Tune in for an adventure that’s as entertaining as it is informative, designed to spark conversations and inspire the next generation of explorers.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

REACH A Space Podcast for Kids
Podcast Episodes
REACHing Out: Why Does Saturn Have Rings? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:49
REACHing Out are bi-weekly mini-episodes where we answer YOUR Questions. This week's question comes from Miriam in Waterloo, Ontario who asks "Why does Saturn have rings?" Hosts: Brian Holden and Meredith Stepien Written…
Calling Deep Space! with Germaine Aziz and Rachel Dratch [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:14
We talk to each other via technology, our phones, computers, and tablets, almost every day. Do you ever wonder how our voices and information actually get transmitted through our devices and to their intended destination…
REACHing Out: What is Gravity? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:51
REACHing Out are bi-weekly mini-episodes where we answer YOUR Questions. This week's question comes from Brooklyn in Illinois who asks "What is gravity?" Hosts: Brian Holden and Meredith Stepien Written by: Sandy Marshal…
The WHY of Space! with Dr. Lucianne Walkowicz and Ithamar Enriquez [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:10
We all have a lot of questions when it comes to space exploration: Where should we go? What should we pack? What are the ethical questions we should be considering? Wait..what? This week special guest Dr. Lucianne Walkow…
REACHing Out: How Can I Become an Astronomer? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:34
REACHing Out are bi-weekly mini-episodes where we answer YOUR Questions. This week's question comes from Dee in Arkansas who asks "How Can I Become an Astronomer?" For an answer, we turn to REACH Special Contributor Joal…
Landing on Mars! with Gregory Villar and Randy Havens [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:58
We've learned about the Mars Perseverance Rover, but how will the rover actually get to the surface of the red planet? Guest Gregory Villar, EDL Systems Engineer at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, walks us through the…
REACHing Out: What is a Light-Year? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:54
REACHing Out are bi-weekly mini-episodes where we answer YOUR Questions. This week's question comes from Owen in Michigan who asks "What is a light-year?" Hosts: Brian Holden and Meredith Stepien Written by: Sandy Marsha…
Life On Other Worlds! with Dr. Cynthia B. Phillips and Jaime Moyer [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:04
Could life exist on other worlds? What if the answer could be found on an ice covered moon of Jupiter? If you could go anywhere in the solar system, where would you go? We discuss all of this and more and have a visit wi…
REACHing Out: Is Time Travel Possible? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:12
REACHing Out are bi-weekly mini-episodes where we answer YOUR Questions. This week's question comes from Hunter and Greta in Minnesota who ask "Is Time Travel Possible?" Hosts: Brian Holden and Meredith Stepien Written b…