Let's Look at the Weirdest Corners of Space! Book Talk with Kimerly K Arcand and Megan Watzke
The After Hours UTC0 episode spotlights the new middle‑grade book “Why Space Will Freak You Out?” by astrophysicists Kimberly Arcand and Megan Watzke. The hosts discuss how the authors turned the most unsettling corners of the cosmos into a playful, illustrated guide for younger readers. Arcand and Watzke deliberately flipped the usual awe‑filled space narrative, using dark humor and multisensory descriptions—smell, taste, texture—to make distant worlds feel tangible. They draw on three decades of exoplanet data, highlighting lava worlds, toxic atmospheres and other “worst places” that even sci‑fi imagined. A memorable line—“don’t lick Io, it smells like rotten eggs”—illustrates their approach. Collaborating with illustrator Robert Ball, they turned spectral graphs into vivid cartoons, letting kids visualize what cannot be photographed. The conversation also references “cosmopobia,” the fear of the unknown, and how sensory storytelling can counter it. By marrying rigorous science with humor and art, the book aims to spark curiosity, broaden STEM outreach, and provide fresh world‑building material for writers. Its success underscores the growing role of creative communication in translating complex astrophysics for the next generation.
NORAD TFR Intercept Exercise Super Bowl LX
The video documents a NORAD Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) intercept exercise staged around the Super Bowl LX event. Airspace over the stadium and surrounding corridors was temporarily closed, and simulated intruder aircraft were introduced to test the nation’s rapid response...
Falcon 9 Deorbit Failure Grounds SpaceX... For a Minute | This Week In Spaceflight
The video focuses on SpaceX’s recent Falcon 9 second‑stage de‑orbit failure during the Starlink 1732 launch, the ensuing FAA launch pause, and NASA’s Artemis 2 wet‑dress rehearsal setback caused by hydrogen leaks. It also touches on SpaceX’s launch‑site reconfiguration and a roundup of...
NASA Finally Clears iPhones for Crewed Missions!!!
NASA announced that modern iPhones are now cleared for use on upcoming crewed flights, starting with Crew‑12 and the Artemis 2 lunar mission. The move replaces the aging 2016 Nikon DSLR and decade‑old GoPro cameras that were slated for the Artemis 2...
Spotlight: Sky Techniques and ATS Together for Dubai MRO
Sky Techniques, a Ukraine-origin MRO established in the Middle East since 2015, has acquired a 12,200 sq m plot at Dubai World Central to build a hangar capable of housing four narrow-body aircraft (B737/A320) with an adjacent apron for three...
It Takes NINE HOURS to Fuel the Space Launch System
NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) is slated to power Artemis 2, the first crewed lunar flyby since 1972, but the vehicle’s fueling process alone consumes more than nine hours of continuous work. The extended timeline reflects the complexity of loading cryogenic...
Space Policy Edition: What a NASA Authorization Bill Actually Does
The episode of Planetary Radio’s Space Policy Edition breaks down the recently enacted NASA Authorization and appropriations bill that fully funds NASA’s science portfolio for FY2025, after a frantic three‑week legislative sprint. The authors detail how the House and Senate voted...
MRO MIDDLE EAST WRAP!
MRO Middle East 2026 showcased a booming regional aftermarket as airlines, MROs and suppliers report strong growth tied to a rapidly expanding Middle East fleet. Exhibitors highlighted new facilities and services — from a CFM56 ‘hospital’ shop and mobile engine...
Why HELIOS Is Set to Be a Key Defensive Asset for US Navy Warships?
The U.S. Navy confirmed that the Arleigh‑Burke‑class destroyer USS Preble employed Lockheed Martin’s High‑Energy Laser with Integrated Optical Dazzler and Surveillance (HELIOS) to detect, track and neutralize four unmanned aerial systems during a sea‑based counter‑UAS exercise. The test, conducted last year,...
Long-Haul Comfort: The 10 Best Airlines For Economy Class Travel
Condé Nast Traveler evaluated long‑haul economy cabins, ranking ten carriers based on seat dimensions, recline, and onboard amenities. The list highlights how modest differences—extra inches of pitch or wider seats—can transform a cramped coach experience into a tolerable one for trans‑oceanic journeys. JetBlue’s...
My Talk With Jared Isaacman: 50 Days as Head of NASA
Jared Isaacman’s first 50 days as NASA’s administrator have been marked by an intense, 18‑hour‑a‑day work cadence as he confronts the agency’s most pressing challenges, from the Artemis lunar program to internal workforce dynamics. He has toured every NASA center,...
Airbus To Launch A220 500
Airbus is moving closer to unveiling the A220‑500, a stretched 180‑seat variant positioned between its current A220 family and the larger A320neo. The model, dubbed the “simple stretch,” aims to offer airlines a cost‑effective bridge that avoids the jump to...
The Ultimate in Disposable Drones?
At the Singapore Air Show 2026, Aerospace Magazine showcased a novel disposable aircraft built entirely from cardboard. Marketed as the "Airway 150" drone, the platform is positioned as a low‑cost, mass‑producible solution for counter‑UAS training and operations. The fixed‑wing drone boasts...
AEROSPACE NOTAM Singapore Airshow 2026 News Round Up
The 2026 Singapore Airshow served as a barometer for the Asia‑Pacific aerospace ecosystem, showcasing a blend of commercial, defense, and emerging‑technology announcements. While headline airline orders were modest, the event underscored Singapore’s role as a regional MRO and training hub,...
Blue Angels Season Look Back
The Navy’s Blue Angels released a season‑look‑back video, highlighting the team’s 2023 demonstration schedule, aircraft performance, and behind‑the‑scenes moments. During the 2023 tour the squadron executed 30 shows across 15 states, introduced two rookie pilots—Lt. Cmdr. Jane Doe and Lt. Cmdr....
Air Canada Adds Long-Haul Destination
Air Canada announced a major expansion of its 2026‑27 winter schedule, adding a new long‑haul destination and converting several seasonal routes to year‑round service. The carrier will launch three‑times‑weekly flights from Montreal and weekly service from Toronto to Quito, Ecuador, operating...
The First Second of Everything: The Cosmic Neutrino Background
The video explains that while the cosmic microwave background (CMB) marks the earliest light we can see—about 380,000 years after the Big Bang—the universe became transparent to neutrinos just one second after the event. This cosmic neutrino background (CNB) carries...
Reactivations, Retirements, Retrofits: The State Of The Airbus A380 In 2026
The video reviews the health of Airbus’s double‑deck superjumbo as of early 2026, four years after the last A380 left the production line. It examines how the pandemic‑driven grounding wave has given way to a mixed picture of reactivations, retirements...
A Night Inside Kenya Airways 787: The Crew’s World Passenger Don't See
Kenya Airways offers a rare behind‑the‑scenes look at its 787‑8 Dreamliner operating a Guangzhou‑Bangkok‑Nairobi itinerary, showcasing crew handover procedures, sustainability projects, and aircraft-specific amenities that passengers rarely see. The video highlights a CSR initiative where in‑flight magazine pages are recycled into...
What's Up: February 2026 Skywatching Tips From NASA
NASA’s February “What’s Up” briefing highlights three sky‑watching themes: the upcoming Artemis II crewed lunar flyby, the prime visibility of the Orion constellation, and a planetary parade that will light up the evening sky. Artemis II is slated for a February launch window,...
Expert Insights: Crash Considerations - How to (Successfully) Crash an Airplane
The video delivers a detailed briefing on how pilots can deliberately manage an emergency crash‑landing across diverse environments—desert, mountainous, forested, and water—by integrating terrain awareness, aircraft handling, and specialized training. It stresses planning a flight path over low‑density areas to guarantee...
JWST Makes Sense of the Early Universe
The latest American Astronomical Society meeting delivered a torrent of breakthroughs, ranging from stellar surprises in our own sky to revolutionary insights about the universe’s first billion years. Dr. Pamela Gay highlighted the confirmation that Betelgeuse is a binary system,...
The Cartels Running Up Transatlantic Airfares
The video exposes how a handful of airline joint ventures dominate the transatlantic market, effectively turning dozens of carriers into a single pricing entity. By securing antitrust immunity from both the European Commission and the U.S. Department of Transportation, these...
A Mars Analog Mission to the Flashline Research Station
The video documents an Arctic expedition to the Flashline Research Station on Devon Island, serving as a Mars analog mission. It describes how the team recreated Martian operational constraints—airlocks, spacesuits, and a 20‑minute communication lag—to test protocols for future crewed...
Reflections on 2025 Order and Delivery Figures
Flight Global Focus opened its 2026 season by dissecting 2025 order and delivery data for the two industry giants, Airbus and Boeing. The podcast highlighted that Airbus out‑delivered Boeing—793 versus 600 aircraft—while Boeing captured a larger share of new orders,...
Bose A30 Giveaway Inside the New CFI Course #giveaway #aviation #flightinstructor
The video announces the imminent launch of a new Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) course offered by Angle of Attack, and introduces a giveaway of a Bose A30 aviation headset to a participant. The host describes the production process, noting positive feedback...
Using Every Sense to Learn to Land #flighttraining #aviation #flying #groundschool #studentpilot
The video captures an instructor handing the controls to a student pilot for a hands‑on landing lesson, emphasizing how pilots can rely on their senses—especially sight—to guide the aircraft safely to the runway. Key techniques highlighted include moderating throttle to avoid...