Podcasts by But it is Rocket Science
Podcasts aren't Rocket Science, but this one is! Every episode tackles a new Aerospace topic ranging from engines, to space programs to how space impacts the human body. Aerospace Engineers, Henna and Anna, will find the inner Rocket Scientist in all of you! T - 3,2,1..... LIFTOFF!
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Episode 45 Airfoils: Airplanes are cool, right?! - BIIRS Season 4 from 2022-02-08T10:00:37
Airplanes are cool, right?! How much do you know about their wings? We're finally back from our winter break. Grab a warm beverage and hand out with us while we chat about airfoils!
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Episode 44: Interview with Space Anthropologist, Adryon Kozel! - BIIRS Season 3 from 2021-11-16T10:00:31
This week’s episode is an interview with a SPACE ANTHROPOLOGIST - Adryon Kozel! Tune in if you want to learn what space anthropology exactly is, what research is being done in the field and how you...
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Episode 43: Interview with Space Artist, Amber Allen! - BIIRS Season 3 from 2021-10-26T09:00:32
Did you know that Space Art is a genre of art? Come listen to Anna and Henna chat with space artist Amber Allen about all things Space Art!
Where you can find Amber
Website: http...
Episode 42: Cozy Coffee Chat - BIIRS Season 3 from 2021-10-12T10:00:37
We're here with another Cozy Coffee Chat! Tune in to hear us answer to some of your questions and chat about our favorite shows and more!
We have Merch!!
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Episode 41 Solar Storms: How Worried Should You Be? - BIIRS Season 3 from 2021-09-27T09:00:29
How worried should you be about a Solar Storm hitting Earth? What is a Solar Storm anyway? Tune in to our latest episode to find out!
We have Merch!!
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Episode 40: Black Holes - Are they Actually Supermassive? - BIIRS Season 3 from 2021-09-07T09:00:26
Do you know what Black Holes actually are? Are we actually all holograms? Pour yourself a cup of coffee (or tea) and come hang out with your friendly neighborhood aerospace engineers to find out!
Episode 39: Cozy Coffee Chat - BIIRS Season 3 from 2021-08-24T10:00:35
Hey there space cadets! This week we're doing another one of our coffee chats! Grab your coffee (or other beverage of choice) and come hang out with Henna and Anna as they answer one of your questi...
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Episode 38: Unidentified Aerial Phenomena - Need We Say More? - BIIRS Season 3 from 2021-08-10T09:00:25
On June 25th, 2021 the United States Office of the Director of National Intelligence released a 9 page unclassified report titled “Preliminary Assessment: Unidentified Aerial Phenomena”. Listen up ...
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Episode 38: Unidentified Aerial Phenomena - Need We Say More? from 2021-08-10T09:00:25
On June 25th, 2021 the United States Office of the Director of National Intelligence released a 9 page unclassified report titled “Preliminary Assessment: Unidentified Aerial Phenomena”. Listen up ...
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Episode 37: Electrodynamic Tethers = Thrust Without Propellant! - BIIRS Season 3 from 2021-07-20T11:00:20
Electrodynamic tethers are a super cool tethers that can produce a force without fuel! How do they do this?! How long have they been around? Wait, what exactly are these again? Tune in to learn ans...
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Episode 36: Interview with NASA Engineer, Susan Martinez! - BIIRS Season 3 from 2021-07-06T09:00:20
Guess what Space Cadets?? We did an interview! Come hang out with us and Operations Control Engineer, Susan Martinez. We talk about everything from school, our love of fashion and of course, Space!...
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Episode 35: Lagrange Points - Rest Spots and Parking Spots on the Highway of Space - BIIRS Season 3 from 2021-06-22T10:00:49
In this week's episode, we shine the spotlight on Lagrange Points! How can you be stationary but be moving at the same time in space? Who discovered Lagrange Points? Why are they useful? Tune in to...
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Episode 34: Cozy Coffee Chat #2 - BIIRS Season 3 from 2021-06-08T09:00:31
Hey there space cadets! Grab your coffee (or other beverage of choice) and come hang out with Anna and Henna chat about their favorite things in space (or just in general) right now!
We h...
Episode 33: A very Informal History of Liquid Rocket Propellants - Rocket Fuel Episode 2 from 2021-05-20T09:00:30
How much do you know about the different types of Rocket Fuel? Welcome to the second episode of our "Rocket Fuel" series where we cover a classic, Liquid Rocket Propellants!
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Episode 32: The Tragic Demotion of Pluto - BIIRS Season 3 from 2021-05-04T12:00:33
What ever happened to Pluto? Anna was missing Pluto so we decided to embark on a journey to learn all about the planet that once was... tune in to learn some cool Pluto-related facts, history, and ...
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Episode 31: Cozy Coffee Chat - BIIRS Season 3 from 2021-04-20T09:00:41
Hey there space cadets! This episode is a little different! Grab your coffee (or other beverage of choice) and come hang out with Anna and Henna as they answer one of your questions and chat about ...
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Episode 30: Astronaut Analog Mission Spotlight: HERA! - BIIRS Season 3 from 2021-04-06T10:00:42
HERA is a mission done by NASA on planet Earth. Tune in to learn about analog missions, why this mission is so important for astronauts and how you can participate!
We have Merch!!
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Episode 29: Perseverance Skycrane, so crazy it worked! - BIIRS Season 3 from 2021-03-16T09:00:38
The Perseverance Mars rover landed safely! Do you know how they did it? Listen up and learn all about the craziness that is the skycrane!
WE HAVE MERCH! Check it out on our website ButItI...
Episode 28 Space Debris: Earth's Orbiting Waste Yard - BIIRS Season 3 from 2021-03-02T12:00:12
What is space junk? Space is so big, why is it a problem?? We'd love for you to join us as we discuss space debris and its fascinating history. Tune in to learn more!
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Episode 27: Solid Rocket Motors, are they really solid? - Rocket Fuel Episode 1 from 2021-02-09T11:00:18
How much do you know about the different types of Rocket Fuel? Are solid rocket motors really solid? Welcome to the first episode of our "Rocket Fuel" series!
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Episode 26 Arecibo Observatory: Messages to our Cosmic Companions - BIIRS Season 3 from 2021-01-26T12:00:37
Have you ever wondered how radio telescopes work? Why was the recent news on the Arecibo so important? Tune in to our latest episode to find out!
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Episode 25 Reduced Gravity Aircraft: What is the Vomit Comet anyway? - BIIRS Season 3 from 2021-01-12T10:00:17
Happy New Year, Space Cadets! We are so excited to be back! Have you ever wondered what the Vomit Comet was? How do those anti-gravity simulator airplanes work anyway? Come hang out with us, your f...
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Episode 24 Solar Sails: Sign Us Up to be Space Sailors! - BIIRS Season 2 from 2020-11-17T12:00:11
Did you know solar sails are different than solar panels? They're these large sheets, thinner than your hair, that can propel spacecraft! How do they work? What missions have used them? Tune in to ...
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Episode 23 Space Food: Who's Hungry? - BIIRS Season 2 from 2020-11-03T13:00:04
Have you ever wondered what Astronauts snack on? Is it any good? Do they get to pick what they eat? Grab a snack of your own and learn all about the evolution of Space Food!
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Episode 22 Area 51: Why So Secretive?? - BIIRS Season 2 from 2020-10-20T18:00:16
The spooky party keeps going with our latest episode! Area 51 has been one of the US's most well kept secrets until a few years ago when some goosebump-inducing information was released. Is Area 51...
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Episode 21 Project Blue Book: Do you Believe?!? - BIIRS Season 2 from 2020-10-06T09:00:17
It's October, so you know what that means? It's time to get SPOOKY! We're kicking off Spooky month with one of Henna's favorite's: Project Blue Book. Do you believe in UFOs?
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Episode 20: We Were On Off-Nominal! from 2020-09-23T01:08:33
Hey there Space Cadets! Don't worry, there is still a new episode this week! Henna and I were guests on the Off-Nominal Podcast on Sunday, September 20th with host Jake Robins and guest host Emilee...
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Episode 19 Gravity Assist Maneuvers: Catching a Free Ride in Space - BIIRS Season 2 from 2020-09-09T03:36:31
Have you ever wondered how we can send probes all the way to Mercury? Can a spacecraft catch a free ride in space without using extra fuel? Jupiter flyby is a pretty cool term but what does it mean...
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Episode 18 NEWS BLAST: UAE Mars Orbiter - BIIRS Season 2 from 2020-08-25T09:00:27
Guess what Space Cadets? It's time for a NEWS BLAST! Did you know the UAE has a Space Program, let alone a Mars Orbiter? Come hang out with us while we take you through an overview of the Hope Prob...
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Episode 17 Perseverance: There's a New Rover in Town! - BIIRS Season 2 from 2020-08-11T10:00:42
There's a new rover on its way to the Red Planet! Will it find life on Mars? What makes it different from the others rovers? I've heard there was a helicopter involved? Come hang out with your favo...
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Episode 16 Space Suits - Part 2: What are the current and future fashion trends of space? from 2020-07-29T01:59:45
Part 2 of our two-part Spacesuits episode dives into the spacesuits of today and the incredible work that's going into them - making them look like everything we see in sci fi movies! Tune in to le...
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Episode 15 Space Suits - Part 1: Are they as uncomfortable as they look? - BIIRS Season 2 from 2020-07-21T09:00:30
It's the first episode of Season 2 and to kick it off we're doing our very first 2 part episode! Have you ever wondered if a spacesuit is really that important? Could you survive in space with one?...
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Episode 14 Another Space Hero, Sally Ride: Ride, Sally, Ride! - BIIRS Season 1 from 2020-07-10T09:00:34
Adding on to Episode 13 with another space hero, Sally Ride! Sally Ride continues to serve as an inspiration and a role model to so many! Come hang out with Anna and Sammi to learn all about her am...
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Episode 13 Space Heroes: A few of our personal Space Heroes! - BIIRS Season 1 from 2020-06-27T09:00:12
There are so many amazing people who have contributed to the world of space. Jeanette Epps, Charles Bolden Jr, Mae Jemison and Katherine Johnson are just a few. Listen to hear all about their incre...
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Episode 12 Crew Dragon Demo-2: Need I say more? Featuring Sammi! - BIIRS Season 1 from 2020-06-09T19:00:08
Did you watch the launch of Crew Dragon? We sure did, and we cannot wait to tell you what we thought!
Unfortunately, Henna couldn't join us, but Space Plumber extraordinaire Sammi joins An...
Episode 11 Vibration - What does that have to do with Space? Featuring Mel! - BIIRS Season 1 from 2020-05-26T19:00:13
Is Vibration really that important? It sure is! It's so important to space vehicles that we had to pull out all the stops and bring in a special guest! Melanie is a Vibroacoustics/Shock Specialist,...
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Episode 10 Fathers Of Rocketry: Spotlight On Tsiolkovsky, Goddard, and Oberth - BIIRS Season 1 from 2020-05-12T19:56:14
Let's take a step back to appreciate the origins of the many rocket principles we use today. Join us as we travel back in time to meet our Fathers of Rocketry!
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Episode 9 Parachutes: So You Think You Know How a Parachute Works? - BIIRS Season 1 from 2020-04-28T19:00:18
Isn't this a Space Podcast? Why are you Talking About Parachutes? Great question! Parachutes have a wide variety of applications when is comes to space craft. Besides, they're also just cool!
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Episode 8 Space Hibernation: Can We Snooze Our Way to Mars? - BIIRS Season 1 from 2020-04-14T19:38:16
Can we hibernate our way to Mars? How real is the concept of hypersleep pods in Interstellar? Well tune in to find out everything you could possibly want to know about space hibernation!
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Episode 7 Saturn V: 1 ticket to the moon, please! - BIIRS Season 1 from 2020-03-31T19:00:12
The very definition of "an oldy, but a goody!" The Saturn V holds a special place in the heart's of all rocket lovers. At the time of it's creation it was on the cusp of technical innovation and in...
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Episode 6 Electric Propulsion: Don't Judge a Propellant by its Size - BIIRS Season 1 from 2020-03-17T21:00:03
Electrons produce thrust! Wait, what? They're so small though? Electric propulsion has been propelling spacecraft for decades! We don't see it during rocket launches for a number of reasons, listen...
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Episode 5 Space Elevator: How many floors to the moon? - BIIRS Season 1 from 2020-01-13T03:04:39
How you ever wondered if traditional rockets were the only way to get to space? Can't we just build an elevator to the moon? What if I told you that wasn't destined to live only in science fiction?...
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Episode 4 First People in Space: From Farmers to Space Pilots - BIIRS Season 1 from 2020-01-10T07:43:59
Did you know the first woman and man in space began their journeys as farmers? The story of our planet's first space explorers is full of twists and turns that will leave you going "oh really?" Tun...
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Episode 3 Lunar Module: Happy 50th Birthday LM! - BIIRS Season 1 from 2020-01-10T06:07:08
After some investigative research, we discover the drama and the complexity that were rooted in the development of the Apollo Program’s Lunar Lander. Listen in to learn more about the revolutionary...
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Episode 2 Space Medicine: Do Astronauts get Headaches? - BIIRS Season 1 from 2020-01-02T05:05:51
Have you ever wondered what happens when an astronaut gets a headache? Do they take tylenol? Is there a first aid kit on spaceships? We weren't sure either, come find out with us!
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Episode 1 Linear Aerospike Engine: Not Your Typical Rocket Engine - BIIRS Season 1 from 2020-01-02T05:00:51
An obscure topic even among rocket scientists, the Linear Aerospike Engine is an incredible feat of engineering that needs to be recognized. So we're putting a spotlight on it for our pilot episode...
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Episode 0 - BIIRS Season 1 Trailer from 2019-12-19T06:19:27
Fancy seeing you here. Do you like space? So do we! We're Henna and Anna two Aerospace Engineers who love all things space. Come explore the galaxy with us!
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