Albertans In Space Podcast

Trash isn’t trash. It’s raw material. We went live from Alabama with Madison Feehan and her impressive team at NASA’s LunaRecycle Challenge, where teams spent time figuring out how to turn waste into feedstock for a 3D printer. Madison walked us through what they showcased at the event, the digital twin showing us the process for AERIS the 3D printing unit they are developing. She’s changing the world - one brick at a time. #AlbertansInSpace #LunaRecycle #NASA Albertans in Space is an interview style video Podcast with in-person and virtual interviews with space enthusiasts that live and work in Alberta. We are a niche platform with a positive outlook on the future of humanity and how culturally significant outer space is to our lives. Our mission is not only to educate but to inspire and entertain our audiences with fact, fiction, joy, laughter and a little Sci-Fi thrown in. Check out our website @ www.albertansinspace.ca Follow us on Instagram @albertansinspace_podcast TikTok @albertans.in.space to follow us to exclusive and behind-the-scenes content Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

OUR SEASON FINALE! Dr. Jim Ellis (Director) and Dr. Noreen Humble (Associate Director) of the Calgary Institute for the Humanities join our hosts Zac and Meghan for the Season Two finale - Myths That Shape Us. We discuss how every culture and society has their own stories about the sky above us, and how these stories can provide lessons in how we shape the future of space. The University of Calgary professors share with us the importance of how humanists are essential to space exploration. All episodes are available NOW on TELUS OPTIK TV & Stream+ We will be releasing an episode each week on YouTube, ACAST & wherever you get your podcasts! #space #science #podcast #astronomy #nasa #artemis #canadianspaceindustry #diversify #canadianspaceagency #artemisII #calgary #discovery #canadiansinspace #postsecondary #studentsinstem #editorbooks Dr. Jim Ellis & Dr. Noreen Humble Book Club Book Dr. Space Junk Vs. The University - Alice Gorman Follow us on Instagram @albertaninspace_podcast on TikTok @albertans.in.space Listen on ACAST @ https://shows.acast.com/albertans-in-space-podcast Give us a like and subscribe your support means the world to us! Albertans in Space is an interview style video Podcast with in-person and virtual interviews with space enthusiasts that live and work in Alberta. We are a niche platform with a positive outlook on the future of humanity and how culturally significant outer space is to our lives. Our mission is not only to educate but to inspire and entertain our audiences with fact, fiction, joy, laughter and a little Sci-Fi thrown in. Check out our website @ www.albertansinspace.ca Follow us on Instagram @albertansinspace_podcast TikTok @albertans.in.space to follow us to exclusive and behind-the-scenes content Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Edmontonian Madison C. Feehan is the founder and CEO of Space Copy, an international logistics and manufacturing company, focused on developing 3D printing technology for use in extreme environments and Space. In this episode we join the inspiring early career professional as she shares with us her experience working for NASA and how it led her to starting her company. All episodes are available NOW on TELUS OPTIK TV & Stream+ We will be releasing an episode each week on YouTube, ACAST & wherever you get your podcasts! #space #science #podcast #astronomy #nasa #artemis #canadianspaceindustry #diversify #canadianspaceagency #artemisII #edmonton #discovery #canadiansinspace #spacecopy #youngceo Madison's Book Club Book The Mom Test - Rob Fitzpatrick Follow us on Instagram @albertaninspace_pod cast on TikTok @albertans.in.space Listen on ACAST @ https://shows.acast.com/albertans-in-space-podcast Give us a like and subscribe your support means the world to us! Albertans in Space is an interview style video Podcast with in-person and virtual interviews with space enthusiasts that live and work in Alberta. We are a niche platform with a positive outlook on the future of humanity and how culturally significant outer space is to our lives. Our mission is not only to educate but to inspire and entertain our audiences with fact, fiction, joy, laughter and a little Sci-Fi thrown in. Check out our website @ www.albertansinspace.ca Follow us on Instagram @albertansinspace_podcast TikTok @albertans.in.space to follow us to exclusive and behind-the-scenes content Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Building an innovation ecosystem within Canada for space companies and entrepreneurs is no easy task. It takes drive, perserverance, and passion. In anything, sometimes the path to your destination isn't very linear, and Regan Hinchcliffe is a testament to that! The former lead singer, of the rock band Ink Road, tells us how he went frontman to head of Space Innovation Canada -- a space foundation with the initiative to advance Canada's capabilities in the global space economy. All episodes are available NOW on TELUS OPTIK TV & Stream+ We will be releasing an episode each week on YouTube, ACAST & wherever you get your podcasts! #space #science #podcast #astronomy #nasa #artemis #canadianspaceindustry #diversify #canadianspaceagency #artemisII #universityofcalgary #discovery #canadiansinspace #spaceinnovationcanada Regan's Book Club 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos - Jordan B. Petersen Follow us on Instagram @albertaninspace_podcast on TikTok @albertans.in.space Listen on ACAST @ https://shows.acast.com/albertans-in-space-podcast Give us a like and subscribe your support means the world to us! Albertans in Space is an interview style video Podcast with in-person and virtual interviews with space enthusiasts that live and work in Alberta. We are a niche platform with a positive outlook on the future of humanity and how culturally significant outer space is to our lives. Our mission is not only to educate but to inspire and entertain our audiences with fact, fiction, joy, laughter and a little Sci-Fi thrown in. Check out our website @ www.albertansinspace.ca Follow us on Instagram @albertansinspace_podcast TikTok @albertans.in.space to follow us to exclusive and behind-the-scenes content Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you seen episode 6 of season 2 yet? Calgary to Space with Kaleigh Beer? Watch/listen that first and then this one gives an update on FRONTIERSAT getting launched into its orbit as it discovers more secrets of the universe. So proud of the CalgarytoSpace Team / U of C and can't wait to see what you do next. Albertans in Space is an interview style video Podcast with in-person and virtual interviews with space enthusiasts that live and work in Alberta. We are a niche platform with a positive outlook on the future of humanity and how culturally significant outer space is to our lives. Our mission is not only to educate but to inspire and entertain our audiences with fact, fiction, joy, laughter and a little Sci-Fi thrown in. Check out our website @ www.albertansinspace.ca Follow us on Instagram @albertansinspace_podcast TikTok @albertans.in.space to follow us to exclusive and behind-the-scenes content Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It takes a village to accomplish any great feat deemed impossible. It also takes a certain kind of character to keep a project going. In this episode, we welcome Kaleigh Beer, President of #CalgaryToSpace, a student-led organization, for a deeper conversation. Comprised of dedicated students from multiple faculties at the University of Calgary we explore how to get involved and how it feels to have their first satellite launch. CHECK OUT the most recent BONUS episode after the launch May 3rd All episodes are available NOW on TELUS OPTIK TV & Stream+ We will be releasing an episode each week on YouTube, ACAST & wherever you get your podcasts! #space #science #podcast #astronomy #nasa #artemis #studentsinstem #canadianspaceagency #artemisII #universityofcalgary #discovery #canadiansinspace #calgarytospace Kaleigh's Book Club Mindful Self Compassion workbook - Dr. Kristin Neff and Dr. Christopher Germer Follow us on Instagram @albertaninspace_podcast on TikTok @albertans.in.space Listen on ACAST @ https://shows.acast.com/albertans-in-space-podcast Give us a like and subscribe your support means the world to us! Albertans in Space is an interview style video Podcast with in-person and virtual interviews with space enthusiasts that live and work in Alberta. We are a niche platform with a positive outlook on the future of humanity and how culturally significant outer space is to our lives. Our mission is not only to educate but to inspire and entertain our audiences with fact, fiction, joy, laughter and a little Sci-Fi thrown in. Check out our website @ www.albertansinspace.ca Follow us on Instagram @albertansinspace_podcast TikTok @albertans.in.space to follow us to exclusive and behind-the-scenes content Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CubeSats have opened the door for a wider range of users globally to get invovled with space exploration and discovery. From students, to startups, and hobbyists from all over the world. Alberta's very first cubesat, Ex-Alta 1 was deployed into orbit from the International Space Station in 2017 thanks to a student team lead by the University of Alberta. Priya Manavalan, the project manager of AlbertaSat, shares with us the club's history and how she got invovled! All episodes are available NOW on TELUS OPTIK TV & Stream+ We will be releasing an episode each week on YouTube, ACAST & wherever you get your podcasts! #space #science #podcast #astronomy #nasa #artemis #meteorites #canadianspaceagency #artemisII #universityofalberta #discovery #canadiansinspace Priya's Book Club Follow us on Instagram @albertaninspace_podcast on TikTok @albertans.in.space Listen on ACAST @ https://shows.acast.com/albertans-in-space-podcast Give us a like and subscribe your support means the world to us! Albertans in Space is an interview style video Podcast with in-person and virtual interviews with space enthusiasts that live and work in Alberta. We are a niche platform with a positive outlook on the future of humanity and how culturally significant outer space is to our lives. Our mission is not only to educate but to inspire and entertain our audiences with fact, fiction, joy, laughter and a little Sci-Fi thrown in. Check out our website @ www.albertansinspace.ca Follow us on Instagram @albertansinspace_podcast TikTok @albertans.in.space to follow us to exclusive and behind-the-scenes content Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The real life ROCKET MAN! Despite rockets initially being developed for use of warfare, its technology would inspire humanity to pursue rocketry as a hobby. Calgarian Bryan Hill, a passionate rocketry hobbyist from the Calgary Rocketry Club shares with us how he got involved, the history of the club, how model rockets work, and how they have the same foundational principals of space rockets. In this episode we explore how Calgarians can safely get involved with model rocketry. All episodes are available NOW on TELUS OPTIK TV & Stream+ We will be releasing an episode each week on YouTube, ACAST & wherever you get your podcasts! #space #science #podcast #astronomy #nasa #artemis #meteorites #canadianspaceagency #artemisII #universityofalberta #discovery #canadiansinspace Bryan's Book Club Ursula K Legwin - ANYTHING Follow us on Instagram @albertaninspace_podcast on TikTok @albertans.in.space Listen on ACAST @ https://shows.acast.com/albertans-in-space-podcast Give us a like and subscribe your support means the world to us! Albertans in Space is an interview style video Podcast with in-person and virtual interviews with space enthusiasts that live and work in Alberta. We are a niche platform with a positive outlook on the future of humanity and how culturally significant outer space is to our lives. Our mission is not only to educate but to inspire and entertain our audiences with fact, fiction, joy, laughter and a little Sci-Fi thrown in. Check out our website @ www.albertansinspace.ca Follow us on Instagram @albertansinspace_podcast TikTok @albertans.in.space to follow us to exclusive and behind-the-scenes content Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fulfilling one’s childhood dream is a rare and powerful gift—one that can inspire self confidence and motivation in one's life. For Chris Herd, that dream took shape early on as his love for rocks transformed into a love for meteorite rocks. In What’s Up With Rocks, the University of Alberta professor shares with us his fascination with meteorites—how they differ from ordinary rocks, why his research matters, and what Albertans should do if they ever stumble upon one. All episodes are available NOW on TELUS OPTIK TV & Stream+ We will be releasing an episode each week on YouTube, ACAST & wherever you get your podcasts! #space #science #podcast #astronomy #nasa #artemis #meteorites #canadianspaceagency #artemisII #universityofalberta #discovery #canadiansinspace Chris's Book Club The Sirens of Mars - Searching for Life on Another World - Sarah Stewart Johnson Follow us on Instagram @albertaninspace_podcast on TikTok @albertans.in.space Listen on ACAST @ https://shows.acast.com/albertans-in-... Give us a like and subscribe your support means the world to us! Albertans in Space is an interview style video Podcast with in-person and virtual interviews with space enthusiasts that live and work in Alberta. We are a niche platform with a positive outlook on the future of humanity and how culturally significant outer space is to our lives. Our mission is not only to educate but to inspire and entertain our audiences with fact, fiction, joy, laughter and a little Sci-Fi thrown in. Check out our website @ www.albertansinspace.ca Follow us on Instagram @albertansinspace_podcast TikTok @albertans.in.space to follow us to exclusive and behind-the-scenes content Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is light pollution harming human and animal kind on earth? Though darkness often carries the weight of fear of what hides beyond the shadows, it remains essential to life on Earth. In this episode, we’re joined by Jennifer Howse, the Education Specialist at the University of Calgary’s Rothney Astrophysical Observatory. She shares with us the impact of light pollution and the timeless beauty of Indigenous night-sky stories—revealing how darkness, too, guides the way we live and see the world as Albertans. Please join us in celebrating the work Jennifer has done for Rothney Observatory - happy Retirement Jennifer. AllAll episodes are available NOW on TELUS OPTIK TV & Stream+ We will be releasing an episode each week on YouTube, ACAST & wherever you get your podcasts! #space #science #podcast #astronomy #nasa #artemis #rothneyobservatory #canadianspaceagency #artemisII #jameswebbtelescope #verarubin #uofc #STEM #canadianspace #astronomy #stars Jennifer's Book Club 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea - Jules Verne Follow us on Instagram @albertaninspace_podcast on TikTok @albertans.in.space Listen on ACAST @ https://shows.acast.com/albertans-in-... Give us a like and subscribe! Your support means the world to us! Albertans in Space is an interview style video Podcast with in-person and virtual interviews with space enthusiasts that live and work in Alberta. We are a niche platform with a positive outlook on the future of humanity and how culturally significant outer space is to our lives. Our mission is not only to educate but to inspire and entertain our audiences with fact, fiction, joy, laughter and a little Sci-Fi thrown in. Check out our website @ www.albertansinspace.ca Follow us on Instagram @albertansinspace_podcast TikTok @albertans.in.space to follow us to exclusive and behind-the-scenes content Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us for season 2 where we talk with an astronaut, an astronomer, geologist, rocket scientist, students building rockets, a CEO of a company that is 3D printing in Space and Humanists that seek to discover how we approach space critically. Albertans in Space is an interview style video Podcast with in-person and virtual interviews with space enthusiasts that live and work in Alberta. We are a niche platform with a positive outlook on the future of humanity and how culturally significant outer space is to our lives. Our mission is not only to educate but to inspire and entertain our audiences with fact, fiction, joy, laughter and a little Sci-Fi thrown in. Check out our website @ www.albertansinspace.ca Follow us on Instagram @albertansinspace_podcast TikTok @albertans.in.space to follow us to exclusive and behind-the-scenes content Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Season Two kicks off with a stellar guest—literally. Former Canadian astronaut Robert “Bob” Thirsk, the first Canadian to complete a long-duration stay aboard the ISS. Bob shares what it’s like to live in space for six months, the awe of seeing Earth from orbit, and how that view forever changed his sense of identity—as a true citizen of Earth. Bob opens up about life before, during, and after spaceflight and what it feels like to have a high school and street in Calgary named after him. All episodes are available NOW on TELUS OPTIK TV & Stream+ We will be releasing an episode each week on YouTube, ACAST & wherever you get your podcasts! #space #science #podcast #astronomy #nasa #artemis #bobthirsk #canadianspaceagency #artemisII Follow us on Instagram @albertaninspace_podcast on TikTok @albertans.in.space Listen on ACAST @ https://shows.acast.com/albertans-in-... LAUNCH DAY Albertans in Space is an interview style video Podcast with in-person and virtual interviews with space enthusiasts that live and work in Alberta. We are a niche platform with a positive outlook on the future of humanity and how culturally significant outer space is to our lives. Our mission is not only to educate but to inspire and entertain our audiences with fact, fiction, joy, laughter and a little Sci-Fi thrown in. Check out our website @ www.albertansinspace.ca Follow us on Instagram @albertansinspace_podcast TikTok @albertans.in.space to follow us to exclusive and behind-the-scenes content Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What do you think the next event will be to unite humankind?? Meghan Westelmajer, our host ask this question plus many others to our special guest Amanda Green, Secondary School teacher and Canadian Space Agency Ambassador - who was our guest on the final episode one season 1. Meghan and Amanda talk about the upcoming Artemis II mission, how special and monumental this event is, what the astronauts are bringing with them and what her pal Jeremy Hansen feels like to be the first Canadian to travel to the moon. HISTORY IS HAPPENING! God Speed Jeremy Hansen and the crew of Artemis II mission. Albertans in Space is an interview style video Podcast with in-person and virtual interviews with space enthusiasts that live and work in Alberta. We are a niche platform with a positive outlook on the future of humanity and how culturally significant outer space is to our lives. Our mission is not only to educate but to inspire and entertain our audiences with fact, fiction, joy, laughter and a little Sci-Fi thrown in. Check out our website @ www.albertansinspace.ca Follow us on Instagram @albertansinspace_podcast TikTok @albertans.in.space to follow us to exclusive and behind-the-scenes content Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In our final episode, middle school teacher Amanda Green from Beaumont, Alberta, joins us to talk about how she aims to inspire the next generation of space enthusiasts. Amanda speaks about how her love for the environment has a huge influnence on her passion for space. She also speaks about the importance of children and family, and how they are the centre of her universe. Albertans in Space is an interview style video Podcast with in-person and virtual interviews with space enthusiasts that live and work in Alberta. We are a niche platform with a positive outlook on the future of humanity and how culturally significant outer space is to our lives. Our mission is not only to educate but to inspire and entertain our audiences with fact, fiction, joy, laughter and a little Sci-Fi thrown in. Check out our website @ www.albertansinspace.ca Follow us on Instagram @albertansinspace_podcast TikTok @albertans.in.space to follow us to exclusive and behind-the-scenes content Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hailing from Sherwood Park, Alberta, Dr. Shawna Pandya the first named female Canadian commercial astronaut joins us to talk about the medical technology invovled in space medicine. Shawna explains how her journey began in neuroscience medicine, and how she eventually found her way into the space sector. Shawna also discusses with us the huge impact representation has on space and education as a whole. Albertans in Space is an interview style video Podcast with in-person and virtual interviews with space enthusiasts that live and work in Alberta. We are a niche platform with a positive outlook on the future of humanity and how culturally significant outer space is to our lives. Our mission is not only to educate but to inspire and entertain our audiences with fact, fiction, joy, laughter and a little Sci-Fi thrown in. Check out our website @ www.albertansinspace.ca Follow us on Instagram @albertansinspace_podcast TikTok @albertans.in.space to follow us to exclusive and behind-the-scenes content Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Michael Gallager speaks to how humans can live and work in space, while keeping happy and healthy. Michael talks about his involvment as former President and CEO of Spaceflight Professionals Inc. Michael describes his training in the military, experience as a rural medicine doctor, and how wilderness training can help save lives in Space with limited medical resources. He also explains what happens to the body in zero gravity and why astronauts age more rapidly when in space. Albertans in Space is an interview style video Podcast with in-person and virtual interviews with space enthusiasts that live and work in Alberta. We are a niche platform with a positive outlook on the future of humanity and how culturally significant outer space is to our lives. Our mission is not only to educate but to inspire and entertain our audiences with fact, fiction, joy, laughter and a little Sci-Fi thrown in. Check out our website @ www.albertansinspace.ca Follow us on Instagram @albertansinspace_podcast TikTok @albertans.in.space to follow us to exclusive and behind-the-scenes content Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the help of space lawyer, Sean Mitra CEO and Co-Founder of Foundation Space Resources (FSR), we learn about what space resources are, and why regulation is needed. Sean goes over what his startup's mission is and the challenges the company faces. Sean speaks of the purpose of mining for energy and mining for criticial minerals in space Albertans in Space is an interview style video Podcast with in-person and virtual interviews with space enthusiasts that live and work in Alberta. We are a niche platform with a positive outlook on the future of humanity and how culturally significant outer space is to our lives. Our mission is not only to educate but to inspire and entertain our audiences with fact, fiction, joy, laughter and a little Sci-Fi thrown in. Check out our website @ www.albertansinspace.ca Follow us on Instagram @albertansinspace_podcast TikTok @albertans.in.space to follow us to exclusive and behind-the-scenes content Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Awarding winning concept artist Bryan Versteeg of Calgary, Alberta speaks to what it's like to create breathtaking designs for space habitats and technologies. Bryan talks about when his passion for art and space began, and how his love for gardening and nature influences his work. Bryan defines the importance of STEAM, and how crucial it has been and continues to be for technological advancements. Albertans in Space is an interview style video Podcast with in-person and virtual interviews with space enthusiasts that live and work in Alberta. We are a niche platform with a positive outlook on the future of humanity and how culturally significant outer space is to our lives. Our mission is not only to educate but to inspire and entertain our audiences with fact, fiction, joy, laughter and a little Sci-Fi thrown in. Check out our website @ www.albertansinspace.ca Follow us on Instagram @albertansinspace_podcast TikTok @albertans.in.space to follow us to exclusive and behind-the-scenes content Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Awarding winning concept artist Bryan Versteeg of Calgary, Alberta speaks to what it's like to create breathtaking designs for space habitats and technologies. Bryan talks about when his passion for art and space began, and how his love for gardening and nature influences his work. Bryan defines the importance of STEAM, and how crucial it has been and continues to be for technological advancements. Albertans in Space is an interview style video Podcast with in-person and virtual interviews with space enthusiasts that live and work in Alberta. We are a niche platform with a positive outlook on the future of humanity and how culturally significant outer space is to our lives. Our mission is not only to educate but to inspire and entertain our audiences with fact, fiction, joy, laughter and a little Sci-Fi thrown in. Check out our website @ www.albertansinspace.ca Follow us on Instagram @albertansinspace_podcast TikTok @albertans.in.space to follow us to exclusive and behind-the-scenes content Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Marc Boucher, founder of SpaceQ a Calgary based intelligence company joins us to discuss the history of the Canadian Space Agency and the ongoing projects happening in the CSA right now. Originating from Montreal, now a recent Calgarian has had many jobs in journalism and Space across Canada. Marc shares with us his journey of being a technological pioneer, engineer and a space journalist. We discuss the current space activities happening in Canada and Alberta, and what's to come. Albertans in Space is an interview style video Podcast with in-person and virtual interviews with space enthusiasts that live and work in Alberta. We are a niche platform with a positive outlook on the future of humanity and how culturally significant outer space is to our lives. Our mission is not only to educate but to inspire and entertain our audiences with fact, fiction, joy, laughter and a little Sci-Fi thrown in. Check out our website @ www.albertansinspace.ca Follow us on Instagram @albertansinspace_podcast TikTok @albertans.in.space to follow us to exclusive and behind-the-scenes content Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.