Settle the Stars: The Science of Space Exploration

Edgeworks Nebula

Exploring and terraforming Mars will be the greatest scientific and engineering challenge in the history of our species. From landfall and building the first cities to manipulating an entire planetary environment, this podcast will dive into the science of space exploration, settlement and terraforming! Join Alexander Winn, creator of TerraGenesis and founder of Edgeworks Entertainment, as he walks you through the real science behind his hit indie terraforming game, TerraGenesis, and how those same concepts will work in real life.

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20 episodes
Updated Jan 13, 2023

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Jan 13, 2023 · 22 min
Andromeda: The Princess
Our host Lacey Hannan is back! And this time she's looking to the northern sky in winter to talk about Andromeda of the Perseus Family. Research and Writing by Mike Ettel You can catch this episode along with the rest of them on YouTube with closed caption. Keep up with us in other places.... ✦ Exclusive stuff via Patreon ✦ Check us out on Facebook ✦ Follow us on Twitter ✦ Here we are on Instagram Happy Terraforming ... Music by: Still Audio Song: "Amongst the Stars" Proof of purchase: A license to use the following media was purchased under Pond5's Content License Agreement, a copy of which is available for review at https://www.pond5.com/legal/license. The Pond5 license authorizes the licensee to use the media in the licensee's own commercial or non-commercial production and to copy, broadcast, distribute, display, perform and monetize the production or work in any medium - including posting and monetization on YouTube - on the terms and conditions outlined therein. Additional music provided by: Nature's Eye Title: "Sleeping Satellites" License Creative Commons Attribution license (reuse allowed) Additional Music by: Nature's Eye Song: "Sleeping Satellites" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 16, 2022 · 24 min
Pegasus: The Winged Steed
This week, guest host, Rachel Emerson moves from Cygnus over to Pegasus diving into the heroic stories and comradery this creature had in Greek Mythology. Research and Writing by Mike Ettel Please Contact sales@advertisecast.com if you would like to advertise on our show. You can catch this episode along with the rest of them on YouTube with closed caption. Keep up with us in other places.... ✦ Exclusive stuff via Patreon ✦ Check us out on Facebook ✦ Follow us on Twitter ✦ Here we are on Instagram Happy Terraforming ... Music by: Still Audio Song: Amongst the Stars (Cinematic Space Adventure) Proof of purchase: A license to use the following media was purchased under Pond5's Content License Agreement, a copy of which is available for review at https://www.pond5.com/legal/license. The Pond5 license authorizes the licensee to use the media in the licensee's own commercial or non-commercial production and to copy, broadcast, distribute, display, perform and monetize the production or work in any medium - including posting and monetization on YouTube - on the terms and conditions outlined therein. Additional music provided by: Nature's Eye Title: "Amongst the Stars - Ambient Space Meditation" License Creative Commons Attribution license (reuse allowed) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 9, 2022 · 1 min
Introducing: "It Was Said" Season 2
It Was Said, the 2021 Webby Award winner for Best Podcast Series, returns with a new season to look back on some of the most powerful, impactful, and timeless speeches in history. Written and narrated by Pulitzer Prize winner and bestselling author-historian Jon Meacham, this documentary podcast series takes you through another season of ten generation-defining speeches. Meacham, along with top historians, authors and journalists, offers expert insight and analysis into the origins, the orator, and the context of the times each speech was given, and they reflect on why it’s important to never forget them. It Was Said is a creation and production of Peabody-nominated C13Originals, in association with The HISTORY® Channel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 2, 2022 · 23 min
Cygnus: The Swan
This week, guest host, Rachel Emerson is back to move our evening gaze into the cooler months with the constellation Cygnus. We will delve into the characters that ARE Cygnus and the feathered ones that BECOME Cygnus. Research and Writing by Mike Ettel Please Contact sales@advertisecast.com if you would like to advertise on our show. You can catch this episode along with the rest of them on YouTube with closed caption. Keep up with us in other places.... ✦ Exclusive stuff via Patreon ✦ Check us out on Facebook ✦ Follow us on Twitter ✦ Here we are on Instagram Happy Terraforming ... Music by: Still Audio Song: Amongst the Stars (Cinematic Space Adventure) Proof of purchase: A license to use the following media was purchased under Pond5's Content License Agreement, a copy of which is available for review at https://www.pond5.com/legal/license. The Pond5 license authorizes the licensee to use the media in the licensee's own commercial or non-commercial production and to copy, broadcast, distribute, display, perform and monetize the production or work in any medium - including posting and monetization on YouTube - on the terms and conditions outlined therein. Additional music provided by: LCM Sounds Title: "Clouds Illumination Theory" License Creative Commons Attribution license (reuse allowed) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 21, 2022 · 15 min
Aquila: The Eagle
Aquila the Eagle is full of many possibilities and potential for unknown worlds. Guest host, Rachel Emerson, floats through the history of how this constellation came to be. Research and Writing by Andrew Vietze You can catch this episode along with ...
Sep 30, 2022 · 22 min
Hercules: The Hero
This week, guest host, Rachel Emerson is back with a very popular figure in Greek Mythology. She talks about the origins of Hercules and the endless possibility within the stars that make up the constellation. Research and Writing by Mike Ettel You ca...
Sep 28, 2022 · 4 min
Introducing: It Was Said Season 2
It Was Said, the 2021 Webby Award winner for Best PodcastSeries, returns with a new season to look back on some of the most powerful,impactful, and timeless speeches in history. Written and narrated by PulitzerPrize winner and bestselling author-historia...
Sep 16, 2022 · 16 min
Scorpius: The Piercing Arachnid
This week, guest host, Rachel Emerson will talk about the constellation Scorpius. She will go into the mythology behind this constellation and why its brightest object is one of the largest stars visible to the naked eye – and so red it’s often confused ...
Aug 26, 2022 · 28 min
Re-release: Exoplanets with Alexander Winn
This week, we are re-releasing our episode on Exoplanets to coincide with NASA's discovery of "Planetary Photobombing"... In the last few decades, we have learned that most of these stars are hosts to their own systems of planets, just as the Sun is to o...
Aug 12, 2022 · 23 min
Ophiucus: The Snake Bearer
The constellation, Ophiucus, is one of the lesser known constellations. However, it's one full of myths, history and new discoveries. Lacey Hannan uncovers it all in this episode. Research and Writing by Mike Ettel You can catch this episode along w...
Aug 5, 2022 · 13 min
Leo: The Lion
The constellation, Leo, is one of the easiest to catch in the night sky. Lacey Hannan covers the origins of the constellation. Follow along as she points out the stars that make up this ancient beast... Research and Writing by Andrew Vietze You can ...
Jul 29, 2022 · 22 min
Sagittarius: The Centaur Archer
Continuing on in our travels through constellations, today we discuss Sagittarius. Lacey Hannan tells us about it's back story in multiple cultures and what stars it's composed of. Research and Writing by Mike Ettel You can catch this episode alon...
Jul 8, 2022 · 23 min
Orion: The Hunter
In this new series, we’re going to deep-dive into the astronomical facts and age-old mythologies behind some of the most famous constellations, potentially giving you a whole new perspective the next time you look up at a starry night. We are kic...
Jul 1, 2022 · 2 min
Season 3: Constellations & Their Greek Myths
We are bringing you season 3 starting Friday, July 8th. Host Lacey Hannan begins our journey into Greek Mythology's ties to constellations. We will be following the sky based on what is visible in the Northern Hemisphere. We will see you next week... Ha...
Jun 24, 2022 · 23 min
”Mars”: Re-Released with Host Alexander Winn
As we gear up for an announcement on our new series, we are re-releasing a classic episode on Mars hosted by Alexander Winn. Lacey Hannan introduces it with news of another successful Blue Origin trip. Research and writing by: Jake Koster You can cat...
Jun 17, 2022 · 20 min
”Moon” Directed by Duncan Jones Starring Sam Rockwell
For our last episode in this season on the depiction of space in science fiction, we will delve into the film "Moon" directed by Duncan Jones starring Sam Rockwell. Next Week we will be pivoting back to the sky and out of science fiction version of it. A...
Jun 10, 2022 · 15 min
”Mercury”: Re-released with Host Alexander Winn
In a re-release episode, Alexander Winn takes us to Mercury to discuss how... habitable it is.. or (spoiler alert) it isn't. Research and writing by: Jake Koster You can catch this episode along with the rest of them on YouTube with closed caption. ...
Jun 3, 2022 · 21 min
”Star Trek: The Original Series” Created by Gene Roddenberry
In this episode, Lacey Hannan looks through the wide scope of the original Star Trek Series. Covering how the show shaped and even propelled science and pop culture all at the same time. Next Week's topic: "October Sky" directed by Joe Johnston Researc...
May 27, 2022 · 23 min
”Ad Astra” Directed by James Gray
Inspired by Joseph Conrad’s Heart of Darkness and its cinematic counterpart Apocalypse Now, writer and director James Gray set out to film the tale of an astronaut Roy McBride (played by Brad Pitt), who journeys to confront a renegade explorer that has b...
May 20, 2022 · 23 min
”Apollo 13” Directed by Ron Howard
Apollo 13, was a trip that turned out to be anything but routine, and the mission, which became known as “the successful failure,” would prove one of the most thrilling and most uplifting stories to come out of our efforts to explore space. Lacey Hannan ...