The Sound of Space

Join us for the season 4 finale of TSOS as we explore the next 10 years in space exploration! From commercial projects to astrophysics and space colonization, the TSOS team unpacks what the near future may hold. Continue the conversation over on our Instagram account @_thesoundofspace or LinkedIn at The Sound of Space (TSOS) and let us know your thoughts on this episode! University of Toronto Land Acknowledgment TSOS is brought to you by the University of Toronto Aerospace Team (UTAT). UTAT is an interdisciplinary student design team with four technical divisions. Visit utat.ca to learn more! CREDITS & TEAM Hosts: Ketan Vasudeva, Maxime Michet, Stephanie Lu Producers: Afrin Prio, Ayush Roy, Sakeena Quereshi Sound Engineers: Kaiser Tam Marketing & Graphics: Eleni Orphanidou Research Team: Vibha Shivakumar, Eleni Orphanidou, Ayush Roy, Darren Wu

Join us for a special episode of TSOS! Inspiring moments, crazy space weather, and iconic historical or fictional figures - the TSOS hosts debate on multiple space-related award categories. Continue the conversation over on our Instagram account @_thesoundofspace or LinkedIn at The Sound of Space (TSOS) and let us know your thoughts on this episode! University of Toronto Land Acknowledgment TSOS is brought to you by the University of Toronto Aerospace Team (UTAT). UTAT is an interdisciplinary student design team with four technical divisions. Visit utat.ca to learn more! CREDITS & TEAM Hosts: Ketan Vasudeva, Maxime Michet, Stephanie Lu Producers: Afrin Prio, Ayush Roy, Sakeena Quereshi Sound Engineers: Dylan Ho, Kaiser Tam Marketing & Graphics: Eleni Orphanidou Research Team: Eleni Orphanidou, Kaiser Tam, Sakeena Quereshi

There are many beautiful and interesting celestial bodies out in space, but how many of them could support life? On today's episode of TSOS, we explore the building blocks for life, how we can identify them on other planets, and some promising planets we have discovered so far. Continue the conversation over on our Instagram account @_thesoundofspace or LinkedIn at The Sound of Space (TSOS) and let us know your thoughts on this episode! University of Toronto Land Acknowledgment TSOS is brought to you by the University of Toronto Aerospace Team (UTAT). UTAT is an interdisciplinary student design team with four technical divisions. Visit utat.ca to learn more! CREDITS & TEAM Hosts: Ketan Vasudeva, Maxime Michet, Stephanie Lu Producer: Afrin Prio Sound Engineer: Dylan Ho, Kaiser Tam Marketing & Graphics: Eleni Orphanidou Research Team: Akshat Gandhi, Frank Shi, Vibha Shivakumar, Sung Jegal

Put simply, spacesuits keep our astronauts alive in space. But how do they work? Join us for a deep dive into spacesuit design as we investigate how these engineering marvels protect astronauts from the harsh space environment. Continue the conversation over on our Instagram account @_thesoundofspace or LinkedIn at The Sound of Space (TSOS) and let us know your thoughts on this episode! University of Toronto Land Acknowledgment TSOS is brought to you by the University of Toronto Aerospace Team (UTAT). UTAT is an interdisciplinary student design team with four technical divisions. Visit utat.ca to learn more! CREDITS & TEAM Hosts: Ketan Vasudeva, Maxime Michet, Stephanie Lu Producer: Afrin Prio Sound Engineer: Dylan Ho, Kaiser Tam Marketing & Graphics: Eleni Orphanidou Research Team: Afrin Prio, Darren Wu, Stephanie Lu, Sung Jegal

Join us for a special episode straight from the Canadian Space Conference (CSC) by Students for the Exploration and Development of Space (SEDS). This episode of TSOS has a little bit of everything; students, speakers, and professionals giving their takes on aliens, the future of space, music playlists, and more! Continue the conversation over on our Instagram account @_thesoundofspace or LinkedIn at The Sound of Space (TSOS) and let us know your thoughts on this episode! University of Toronto Land Acknowledgment TSOS is brought to you by the University of Toronto Aerospace Team (UTAT). UTAT is an interdisciplinary student design team with four technical divisions. Visit utat.ca to learn more! CREDITS & TEAM Hosts: Ketan Vasudeva Producer: Afrin Prio Sound Engineer: Dylan Ho, Kaiser Tam Marketing & Graphics: Eleni Orphanidou Research Team: Afrin Prio, Eleni Orphanidou

Humanity has been looking to the stars for much of its history and theorizing about its place in the vast universe. In this episode of TSOS, we explore the world of astronomy and the importance that amateur astronomers have had on our understanding of the stars. Continue the conversation over on our Instagram account @_thesoundofspace or LinkedIn at The Sound of Space (TSOS) and let us know your thoughts on this episode! University of Toronto Land Acknowledgment TSOS is brought to you by the University of Toronto Aerospace Team (UTAT). UTAT is an interdisciplinary student design team with four technical divisions. Visit utat.ca to learn more! CREDITS & TEAM Hosts: Ketan Vasudeva, Stephanie Lu Producer: Afrin Prio Sound Engineer: Dylan Ho, Kaiser Tam Marketing & Graphics: Eleni Orphanidou Research Team: Afrin Prio, Darren Wu, Eleni Orphanidou, Sakeena Quereshi

Join us for our chat with Professor Christopher Damaren as we explore his journey from Engineering Science graduate to the Director of the University of Toronto Institute for Aerospace Studies (UTIAS). More about his work in spacecraft control systems, the history of UTIAS, and the future of aerospace on this episode of TSOS. Continue the conversation over on our Instagram account @_thesoundofspace or LinkedIn at The Sound of Space (TSOS) and let us know your thoughts on this episode! University of Toronto Land Acknowledgment TSOS is brought to you by the University of Toronto Aerospace Team (UTAT). UTAT is an interdisciplinary student design team with four technical divisions. Visit utat.ca to learn more! CREDITS & TEAM Host: Stephanie Lu Guest: Christopher Damaren Producer: Afrin Prio Sound Engineer: Dylan Ho, Kaiser Tam Marketing & Graphics: Eleni Orphanidou, Shokoofa Deghani Research Team: Stephanie Lu

Humans love to blow things up, but is this a good idea in space? In this episode, we investigate the ties between the military and space programs, and why conflict probably isn't the best idea in space. Join us for space weapons, spy satellites, and more in this fiery TSOS episode. Continue the conversation over on our Instagram account @_thesoundofspace or LinkedIn at The Sound of Space (TSOS) and let us know your thoughts on this episode! University of Toronto Land Acknowledgment TSOS is brought to you by the University of Toronto Aerospace Team (UTAT). UTAT is an interdisciplinary student design team with four technical divisions. Visit utat.ca to learn more! CREDITS & TEAM Hosts: Ketan Vasudeva, Stephanie Lu Producer: Afrin Prio Sound Engineer: Dylan Ho, Kaiser Tam Marketing & Graphics: Eleni Orphanidou, Shokoofa Deghani Research Team: Akshat Gandhi, Kaiser Tam, Stephanie Lu, Sung Jegal, Sakeena Qureshi

From the university aerospace team to space entrepreneur, in this episode we delve into Nordspace CEO Rahul Goel's journey to prominence within the Canadian space industry. Ever wonder how to start a business in the space industry? How might we address some of the challenges facing the Canadian space sector? Tune in and find out more with TSOS Interviews. Continue the conversation over on our Instagram account @_thesoundofspace or LinkedIn at The Sound of Space (TSOS) and let us know your thoughts on this episode! University of Toronto Land Acknowledgment TSOS is brought to you by the University of Toronto Aerospace Team (UTAT). UTAT is an interdisciplinary student design team with four technical divisions. Visit utat.ca to learn more! CREDITS & TEAM Host: Ketan Vasudeva Guest: Rahul Goel Producer: Afrin Prio Sound Engineer: Dylan Ho, Kaiser Tam Marketing & Graphics: Eleni Orphanidou, Shokoofa Deghani Research Team: Akshat Gandhi

Humanity is going back to the Moon, and it's going back to the Moon to stay. How is the global space community planning on achieving this? Why would it be useful? What challenges stand in the way? In the opening episode of The Sound of Space Season 4, we explore humanity's push to establish a sustainable presence on the lunar surface. Tune in to learn more about the major players on the lunar surface, the technologies being developed to build on the Moon, and the major challenges with returning to the Moon. Continue the conversation over on our Instagram account @_thesoundofspace or LinkedIn at The Sound of Space (TSOS) and let us know your thoughts on this episode! University of Toronto Land Acknowledgment TSOS is brought to you by the University of Toronto Aerospace Team (UTAT). UTAT is an interdisciplinary student design team with four technical divisions. Visit utat.ca to learn more! CREDITS & TEAM Hosts: Ketan Vasudeva, Stephanie Lu Producer: Afrin Prio Sound Engineer: Dylan Ho, Kaiser Tam Marketing & Graphics: Eleni Orphanidou, Shokoofa Deghani Research Team: Darren Wu, Afrin Prio, Vibha Shivakumar

What do astronauts eat in space? How has space food evolved overtime? What happens to an astronaut's sense of taste? Are crumbs dangerous in space? What surprising role has Taco Bell played in astronauts' diets? In the thirtieth episode of The Sound of Space, we wrap up season three with a fun discussion about food in space. Join our hosts, Theo, Ketan, and Youssef, as they humorously explore the evolution of space food, from the early missions in the space race to the sophisticated meals aboard the ISS today. Learn about the unique challenges of storing and preparing food in zero gravity conditions, and discover why your favourite meals might taste different in space. With exciting stories, fun-facts, and thought-provoking "would you rather" questions, you'll get a glimpse into what dining is like beyond Earth's atmosphere. Continue the conversation over on our Instagram account @_thesoundofspace or LinkedIn at The Sound of Space (TSOS) and let us know your thoughts on this episode! University of Toronto Land Acknowledgment TSOS is brought to you by the University of Toronto Aerospace Team (UTAT). UTAT is an interdisciplinary student design team with four technical divisions. Visit utat.ca to learn more! CREDITS & TEAM Hosts: Theodora Girgis, Youssef Saad, Ketan Vasudeva Producer: Jillian Unruh Sound Engineer: Lianne Choong, Klara Meng Marketing & Graphics: Mahdeva Rahman Research Team: Darren Wu, Afrin Prio, Sunyah Tehreem, Irene Chung

Why do rockets have 100x size differences and still share the same destinations? What were countries other than the US and Soviet Union doing in the Space Race? Can we compare rockets with foot-long sandwiches and elephants? In this twenty-ninth episode of The Sound of Space podcast, we take a time machine back a few decades to appreciate what brought us to the space age today. One of the pinnacles of human creation - space rockets were born out of military technologies in the strive to elevate their trajectory from enemy territories toward the stars above. Launch vehicle families from across the world, big and tiny, have enabled increasingly complex missions from our vicinity to much further beyond. Our ride down the chronicles will be focused on highlighting the key features of rocket families as they stand by one another. We hope you will enjoy the stories in rocket evolution with minimal science involved! Continue the conversation over on our Instagram account @_thesoundofspace or LinkedIn at The Sound of Space (TSOS) and let us know your thoughts on this episode! University of Toronto Land Acknowledgment TSOS is brought to you by the University of Toronto Aerospace Team (UTAT). UTAT is an interdisciplinary student design team with four technical divisions. Visit utat.ca to learn more! CREDITS & TEAM Hosts: Youssef Saad, Ketan Vasudeva Producer: Jillian Unruh Sound Engineer: Lianne Choong, Klara Meng Marketing & Graphics: Mahdeva Rahman Research Team: Darren Wu, Afrin Prio, Sunyah Tehreem, Irene Chung

How may spaceflight evolve in the upcoming decades? What do students think of the future aerospace industry? Where will we get to, in the Solar System or beyond? Welcome to the twenty-eighth episode of The Sound of Space podcast! In this special edition of TSOS interviews, join us to dream big and hear about the future of space exploration and humanity, envisioned by students at the 2024 SEDS Canadian Space Conference. Continue the conversation over on our Instagram account @_thesoundofspace or LinkedIn at The Sound of Space (TSOS) and let us know your thoughts on this episode! University of Toronto Land Acknowledgment TSOS is brought to you by the University of Toronto Aerospace Team (UTAT). UTAT is an interdisciplinary student design team with four technical divisions. Visit utat.ca to learn more! CREDITS & TEAM Hosts: Theodora Girgis, Ketan Vasudeva, Jillian Unruh Producer: Jillian Unruh Sound Engineer: Lianne Choong, Klara Meng Marketing & Graphics: Mahdeva Rahman Research Team: Darren Wu, Afrin Prio, Sunyah Tehreem, Irene Chung

What is the impact of being a woman in the space industry? What are the primary obstacles that women face entering and advancing in the space industry? To celebrate International Women's Day, the twenty-seventh episode of The Sound of Space podcast interviews four different women in the space industry. These women share their unique experiences and dive into the importance of gender diversity and strong female mentorship in STEM fields. They discuss common challenges that women face, recommend ways to overcome these obstacles, and provide advice for younger women interested in pursuing a career in the space industry. We hear from (in order of appearance): - Nathalie Ouellette (JWST Canadian Outreach Scientist, Deputy Director of the iREx, astrophysicist at the University of Montreal) - Saanjali Maharaj (Ph.D. student and course instructor at the University of Toronto Institute for Aerospace Studies) - Abigail Lee (Mechanical engineering student at Queen's University) - Sky Bjel (Electrical engineering student at McMaster University) Continue the conversation over on our Instagram account @_thesoundofspace or LinkedIn at The Sound of Space (TSOS) and let us know your thoughts on this episode! University of Toronto Land Acknowledgment TSOS is brought to you by the University of Toronto Aerospace Team (UTAT). UTAT is an interdisciplinary student design team with four technical divisions. Visit utat.ca to learn more! CREDITS & TEAM Hosts: Theodora Girgis, Stephanie Lu Producer: Jillian Unruh Sound Engineer: Klara Meng Marketing & Graphics: Mahdeva Rahman Research Team: Darren Wu, Afrin Prio, Sunyah Tehreem, Irene Chung

How do you exercise in space? What is the difference between exercising in space and exercising on Earth? How often do astronauts exercise? What are the challenges that the weightlifting equipment must overcome? In the twenty-sixth episode of The Sound of Space podcast, we dive into the topic of exercising in space. We touch on how exercising differs from Earth, the general exercise routine of astronauts, and some challenges of exercising in space. Come along as we talk about what makes exercising in space special and learn about the equipment used. Continue the conversation over on our Instagram account @_thesoundofspace or LinkedIn at The Sound of Space (TSOS) and let us know your thoughts on this episode! University of Toronto Land Acknowledgment TSOS is brought to you by the University of Toronto Aerospace Team (UTAT). UTAT is an interdisciplinary student design team with four technical divisions. Visit utat.ca to learn more! CREDITS & TEAM Hosts: Theodora Girgis, Youssef Saad Producer: Jillian Unruh Sound Engineer: Lianne Choong, Klara Meng Marketing & Graphics: Mahdeva Rahman Research Team: Darren Wu, Afrin Prio, Sunyah Tehreem, Irene Chung

Which rovers have operated on Mars? How different is it to rove Mars compared to the Moon? What are the profound missions of Mars rovers? In the twenty-fifth episode of The Sound of Space podcast, we continue our conversations about rovers and direct our attention to the red planet - Mars. The exploration of Mars has largely relied on autonomous technology to date, and mobile robotics constitute a crucial surface component of the overall system. We will take a look at the journey of American and Chinese rovers as they navigated the barren landscape and sought insights into the Martian environment, its past, present, and future. Continue the conversation over on our Instagram account @_thesoundofspace or LinkedIn at The Sound of Space (TSOS ) and let us know your thoughts on this episode! University of Toronto Land Acknowledgment TSOS is brought to you by the University of Toronto Aerospace Team (UTAT). UTAT is an interdisciplinary student design team with four technical divisions. Visit utat.ca to learn more! CREDITS & TEAM Hosts: Ketan Vasudeva and Stephanie Lu Producer: Jillian Unruh Sound Engineer: Lianne Choong, Klara Meng Marketing & Graphics: Mahdeva Rahman Research Team: Darren Wu, Afrin Prio, Sunyah Tehreem, Irene Chung, Favour Nwanna

What is a "rover"? Why are we fascinated by vehicles moving over extraterrestrial surfaces? How are they designed for various operational environments? Which rovers have operated on the Moon? In the twenty-fourth episode of The Sound of Space podcast, we start our glance at humanity's strive to operate mobile devices on the surface of other celestial bodies. The talk begins with defining "rover" in the aerospace context, we will then discuss motivations for rover missions, challenges to test rovers on Earth, how they communicate during missions, and focusing on lunar rovers in history. The next episode will bring up Mars rovers to complete the picture. Continue the conversation over on our Instagram account @_thesoundofspace or LinkedIn at The Sound of Space (TSOS) and let us know your thoughts on this episode! University of Toronto Land Acknowledgment TSOS is brought to you by the University of Toronto Aerospace Team (UTAT). UTAT is an interdisciplinary student design team with four technical divisions. Visit utat.ca to learn more! CREDITS & TEAM Hosts: Ketan Vasudeva, Stephanie Lu Producer: Jillian Unruh Sound Engineer: Lianne Choong, Klara Meng Marketing & Graphics: Mahdeva Rahman Research Team: Darren Wu, Afrin Prio, Sunyah Tehreem, Irene Chung, Favour Nwanna

What funds space institutions? What do these institutions achieve with this funding? What keeps the space economy in business? What are the major different markets within the space industry? In the twenty-third episode of The Sound of Space podcast, we discuss the economic drivers of government institutions and the private sector while going in-depth into the costs of some major space projects. Come along with us as we discuss how much it costs to go to space. Continue the conversation over on our Instagram account @_thesoundofspace or LinkedIn at The Sound of Space (TSOS) and let us know your thoughts on this episode! University of Toronto Land Acknowledgment TSOS is brought to you by the University of Toronto Aerospace Team (UTAT). UTAT is an interdisciplinary student design team with four technical divisions. Visit utat.ca to learn more! CREDITS & TEAM Hosts: Theodora Girgis, Youssef Saad Producer: Jillian Unruh Sound Engineer: Lianne Choong, Klara Meng Marketing & Graphics: Irene Chung Research Team: Darren Wu, Afrin Prio, Sunyah Tehreem, Irene Chung, Favour Nwanna

Did you know that the University of Toronto Aerospace Team is launching a satellite called HERON MK. II? What are HERON’s mission objectives and how have they changed overtime? What are CubeSats and what is their main purpose? How long will HERON be operational for? The University of Toronto Aerospace Team Space Systems division has been working on a CubeSat called HERON MK. II for the past 8 years and it is now ready to launch! The satellite will be launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base on a SpaceX rideshare mission aboard a Falcon 9 rocket. In the twenty second episode of The Sound of Space, past and current members of the HERON Mk. II team share their stories and walk us through designing, assembling, testing, and mission planning of the satellite. We hear from (in order of appearance): - Dylan Vogel (Payload lead, Enigineering systems lead) - Lorna Lan (Instrumentation lead) - Prachi Sukhnani (Junior systems lead at Rocket Lab) - Ben Nero (Groundstation design, team lead) Continue the conversation over on our Instagram account @_thesoundofspace or LinkedIn at The Sound of Space (TSOS) and let us know your thoughts on this episode! University of Toronto Land Acknowledgment TSOS is brought to you by the University of Toronto Aerospace Team (UTAT). UTAT is an interdisciplinary student design team with four technical divisions. Visit utat.ca to learn more!

What is terraforming? What does it look like? Why should we focus on fixing other planets instead of Earth? What value do we place on other planets' environments? Will humanity destroy another environment? In the first episode of The Sound of Space Season 3, we investigate terraforming technology and the ethical concerns it sparks, including why we prioritize changing other planets when Earth deals with environmental issues. Come along as we delve into terraforming and the ethical questions it brings up, from our interest in other planets to the importance of preserving untouched space environments. Continue the conversation over on our Instagram account @_thesoundofspace or LinkedIn at The Sound of Space (TSOS) and let us know your thoughts on this episode! University of Toronto Land Acknowledgment TSOS is brought to you by the University of Toronto Aerospace Team (UTAT). UTAT is an interdisciplinary student design team with four technical divisions. Visit utat.ca to learn more!