Description (podcaster-provided):
The Space Between is a leading astronomy and science communication podcast hosted by Kolby Van Camp and Dawson Wagner. Each week, we dive into the wonders of the universe, exploring astronomy, astrophysics, cosmology, and more, through curiosity-driven conversations with scientists, thinkers, explorers, and communicators.
Our mission is simple: make complex ideas about space accessible, engaging, and human. From Nobel Prize-winning physicists to rising voices in the astronomy community, The Space Between bridges cutting-edge science with everyday curiosity.
Themes and summary (AI-generated based on podcaster-provided show and episode descriptions):
➤ astronomy/astrophysics news and explanations • cosmology: Hubble tension, dark matter/energy, cosmic web models • black holes, chaos/fractals, speculative universe origins • lunar exploration/tech: habitats, power, quantum computing • telescopes/VLA/JWST, astrophotography/storytelling • SETI/UAP claims, media skepticism
This podcast centers on astronomy and space science, using conversational episodes to make current research and big ideas in astrophysics and cosmology accessible to a general audience. Discussions range from how the universe is structured and evolves—covering topics like dark matter, gravitational lensing, black holes, and debates around cosmic expansion—to the tools scientists use to explore it, including major observatories and space telescopes as well as techniques such as data sonification.
A recurring thread is “space in the news”: the hosts unpack recent headlines and missions, from lunar landers and plans for long-term activity on the Moon to Mars-related research and developments affecting astronauts and spaceflight logistics. Several episodes explore the growing intersection of space exploration with emerging technologies and infrastructure, such as AI and machine learning, orbital computing concepts, and even speculative proposals like lunar-based quantum systems—often weighing technical constraints (power, cooling, radiation, communications, debris) alongside policy and legal questions.
The show also highlights science communication and the human side of astronomy through interviews with scientists and prominent astrophotographers and creators. These conversations emphasize how imagery, storytelling, and dark-sky advocacy shape public engagement with the night sky, while also offering behind-the-scenes looks at institutions and facilities involved in radio astronomy.
Across the catalog, the tone blends scientific explanation with curiosity-driven speculation, including careful attention to how extraordinary claims—about interstellar objects, UAPs, or sensational media narratives—can be evaluated against evidence.
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Episodes:
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#36: Winding down 2025 with the Aurora Borealis
2025-Dec-11
54 minutes
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#35: Quantum computers on the moon (data centers in space, part 2)
2025-Nov-10
58 minutes
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UPDATE: We're still here! Dope content drops next week!
2025-Oct-27
3 minutes
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#34: Space and storytelling with Helena Cochrane
2025-Sep-29
69 minutes
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#33: Data centers in space (part 1)
2025-Sep-22
75 minutes
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#32: The Web-Halo Model with Dr. Samuel Brieden
2025-Sep-15
68 minutes
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#31: Is science wrong about the age of the universe?
2025-Sep-09
77 minutes
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#30: Bernie Michaels and the chaos behind black holes
2025-Sep-01
75 minutes
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#29: Surviving the lunar night with the thermoelectric solution
2025-Aug-25
59 minutes
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#28: What's lurking beyond the edge of the solar system?
2025-Aug-19
57 minutes
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#27: What's really happening with 3I/ATLAS?
2025-Aug-15
67 minutes
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#26: The Orion Nebula, Pleiades, and Hyades are... related?
2025-Jul-21
57 minutes
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#25: Dr. Patricia Henning - Very Large Array Series
2024-Aug-21
23 minutes
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#24: Summer Ash at the VLA - Very Large Array Series
2024-Aug-16
46 minutes
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#23: Lost in space, sort of
2024-Aug-10
56 minutes
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#22: Fungi, an unlikely space ally
2024-Aug-01
71 minutes
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#21: Caves on the moon and rockets to Mars
2024-Jul-25
53 minutes
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UPDATE: Getting back to the basics
2024-Jul-16
8 minutes
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#20: Recap of our Very Large Array trip
2024-Mar-22
39 minutes
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#19: To UAP or not to UAP, that is the question
2024-Mar-11
58 minutes
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#18: To the moon and beyond
2024-Feb-26
64 minutes
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#17: Planets, exoplanets, and more
2024-Feb-19
65 minutes
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#16: The power of radio telescopes
2024-Feb-14
63 minutes
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#15: Josh Dury, dark sky activism, and astrophotography
2024-Feb-02
63 minutes
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#14: Trevor Jones and AstroBackyard
2023-Dec-15
59 minutes
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#13: John Mather and the James Webb Space Telescope
2023-Dec-14
53 minutes
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#12: AI and the search for extraterrestrial intelligence
2023-Nov-03
71 minutes
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#11: Bettymaya Foott, astrophotography, and the DarkSky Initiative
2023-Oct-21
40 minutes
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#10: Telescopes and time travel
2023-Oct-06
56 minutes
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#9: Lado Samushia and dark matter
2023-Sep-29
69 minutes
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#8: NASA, UAPs, and mummies
2023-Sep-15
58 minutes
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#7: Is life possible on Mars?
2023-Jul-12
68 minutes
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#6: Listening to the universe through sonifcation
2023-Jul-09
46 minutes
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#5: Is our universe inside a black hole?
2023-Jun-29
58 minutes
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#4: Has the space race already been won?
2023-Jun-25
49 minutes
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#3: Quasars, blazars, and pulsars, oh my!
2023-Jun-24
50 minutes
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#2: Nico Carver and astrophotography
2023-Mar-28
59 minutes
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#1: David Kipping and the Cool Worlds Lab
2023-Feb-23
47 minutes
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The Space Between (Trailer)
2023-Feb-22
less than a minute
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