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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
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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
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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
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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 LuProducer: Jillian UnruhSound Engineer: Klara MengMarketing & Graphics: Mahdeva RahmanResearch Team: Darren Wu, Afrin Prio, Sunyah Tehreem, Irene Chung
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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 AcknowledgmentTSOS 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 & TEAMHosts: Theodora Girgis, Youssef SaadProducer: Jillian UnruhSound Engineer: Lianne Choong, Klara MengMarketing & Graphics: Mahdeva RahmanResearch Team: Darren Wu, Afrin Prio, Sunyah Tehreem, Irene Chung
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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 AcknowledgmentTSOS 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 & TEAMHosts: Ketan Vasudeva and Stephanie LuProducer: Jillian UnruhSound Engineer: Lianne Choong, Klara MengMarketing & Graphics: Mahdeva RahmanResearch Team: Darren Wu, Afrin Prio, Sunyah Tehreem, Irene Chung, Favour Nwanna
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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 AcknowledgmentTSOS 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 & TEAMHosts: Ketan Vasudeva, Stephanie LuProducer: Jillian UnruhSound Engineer: Lianne Choong, Klara MengMarketing & Graphics: Mahdeva RahmanResearch Team: Darren Wu, Afrin Prio, Sunyah Tehreem, Irene Chung, Favour Nwanna
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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 AcknowledgmentTSOS 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
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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 AcknowledgmentTSOS 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!
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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 AcknowledgmentTSOS 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!
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How much do we know about the new Tiangong Space Station? What are some fun facts about the up and coming Lunar Gateway Station? How is the Hilton Hotel Hospitality Team contributing to future commercial space stations?
In the twentieth episode of The Sound of Space podcast, we discuss space stations that are currently flying and others that are planned to launch this decade. Join us in the second installment of this two part Space Station series as we wrap up our second season of TSOS with the projects that our generation has the opportunity to see and work on!
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
Sound Engineer: Forrest McAdam
Marketing & Graphics: Bonney Wu
Research Team: Jillian Unruh, Afrin Prio, Lianne Choong, Sunyah Tehreem
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We bet you don't know how many space stations have been conceptualized, built, and occupied throughout history (Hint: It's more than 2).
In the nineteenth episode of The Sound of Space podcast, we discuss past stations, prototype stations, and cancelled stations. Join us in the first installment of this two part Space Station series to learn more about the orbiting chunks of metal that humans have sent 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, Ketan Vasudeva
Sound Engineer: Forrest McAdam
Marketing & Graphics: Bonney Wu
Research Team: Jillian Unruh, Afrin Prio, Lianne Choong, Sunyah Tehreem
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Another space conference? Of course! This time TSOS brings you content from the 2023 Lunar and Planetary Science Conference (LPSC) in Houston, Texas. This special edition of TSOS Interviews taps into a panel discussion with some influential researchers about the future of Planetary Exploration in Canada.
In the eighteenth episode of The Sound of Space podcast, we hear from (in order of appearance):- Gordon "Oz" Osinski (Lunar Geologist, Western University)- Chris Herd (Meteoritics, University of Alberta)- Pooneh Maghoul (Geotechnical Engineering, Polytechnique Montréal)- Myriam Lemelin (Applied Geomatics, Université de Sherbrooke)
A special thank you to Cameron Dickinson for joining us again, moderating this panel discussion, and providing us with the content for this 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: Theodora Girgis, Ketan Vasudeva
Sound Engineer: Forrest McAdam
Marketing & Graphics: Bonney Wu
Research Team: Jillian Unruh, Afrin Prio, Lianne Choong, Sunyah Tehreem
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Fun Fact: Did you know that Canada's contribution to NASA's first asteroid sample return mission ended up creating the most precise three-dimensional map of any celestial body in the entire Solar System (including the Earth)?
In the seventeenth episode of The Sound of Space podcast, we interview Cameron Dickinson, a Senior Space Exploration Scientist at MDA and the Technical Lead for the OSIRIS-REx Laser Altimeter (OLA). Join us to hear about Cam's path into leading Canadian space exploration efforts and his experience working on this historical mission.
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
Sound Engineer: Forrest McAdam
Marketing & Graphics: Bonney Wu
Research Team: Jillian Unruh, Lianne Choong, Sunyah Tehreem
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For a space mission to be successful, there are thousands of things that have to go right; but for a space mission to fail, only one thing has to go wrong.
In the sixteenth episode of The Sound of Space podcast, we discuss the causes and outcomes of well-known space exploration mishaps such as the Apollo 13 rescue, as well as the Challenger and Columbia shuttle disasters. We also discuss some lesser known failures attributed to things as simple as missing a hyphen in a piece of code, using mismatched calculation units, or even installing rocket navigation hardware upside down. Join us as we bring to light some the less proud pieces of space exploration history and learn about the changes that were implemented as a result.
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
Sound Engineer: Forrest McAdam
Marketing & Graphics: Bonney Wu
Research Team: Jillian Unruh, Lianne Choong, Sunyah Tehreem
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Coming at you live from the 2023 SEDS Canadian Space Conference, this special edition of TSOS Interviews includes conversations with several students and young professionals to gauge their responses on the question: Who won the space race?
In the fifteenth episode of The Sound of Space podcast, we learn about different paths that space enthusiasts took to get into the field and their take on the big event that started it all. Tune in to hear some funny, controversial, and surprising conversations... and to find out once and for all... who won the space race?
A special thank you to SEDS-ÉEDS Canada and PolyOrbite for hosting the 2023 Canadian Space Conference and to all of the interview guests for sharing their valuable experiences and insights with us.
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
Sound Engineer: Forrest McAdam
Marketing & Graphics: Bonney Wu
Research Team: Afrin Prio, Jillian Unruh, Lianne Choong
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What happens when you put rocket boosters on an experimental airplane? How about slingshotting a satellite into orbit? Or using bacteria to power a spacecraft?
In the fourteenth episode of The Sound of Space podcast, we take a look at the unique, weird, and crazy methods of space exploration. Join us as we discuss space planes, windbots, satellite ski lifts, atomic bomb rocket thrusters and much much 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: Theodora Girgis, Ketan Vasudeva
Sound Engineer: Forrest McAdam
Marketing & Graphics: Bonney Wu
Research Team: Afrin Prio, Jillian Unruh, Lianne Choong
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Why, when, and how did the design process begin for the James Webb Space Telescope? What are some of its cool technological features and scientific findings? What mishaps has this telescope run into and how were they resolved?
In the thirteenth episode of The Sound of Space podcast, we celebrate the one year launch anniversary of the James Webb Space Telescope by recapping its incredible journey. Tune in for our deep dive of the design, manufacturing, and operations of the world's most powerful telescope.
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
Sound Engineer: Forrest McAdam
Marketing & Graphics: Bonney Wu
Research Team: Afrin Prio, Jillian Unruh, Taymour Sulehria, Lianne Choong
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What has the search for Extraterrestrial Life been like? How have humans tried to make contact? What is the probability that other intelligent life is even out there or that we ever find each other?
In the twelfth episode of The Sound of Space podcast, we explore a question pondered by humanity since the beginning of time. Whether you believe in them or not, join us as we discuss our alien friends... or enemies.
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
Sound Engineer: Forrest McAdam
Marketing & Graphics: Bonney Wu
Research Team: Afrin Prio, Jillian Unruh, Taymour Sulehria, Lianne Choong
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What happens when humans leave the planet that we've always called home? What are the philosophical, psychological, and political implications of this upcoming habitat shift? What can we learn from our time here on Earth, and how will life beyond it be different?
In the opening episode of The Sound of Space Season 2, we explore the reality of a multi-planetary human presence. Tune in to find out what might happen to human culture, society, policy, and psychology when we take it beyond the place it all started.
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
Sound Engineer: Forrest McAdam
Marketing & Graphics: Bonney Wu
Research Team: Afrin Prio, Jillian Unruh, Taymour Sulehria, Lianne Choong
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