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Albertans In Space Podcast

Highlighting the exceptional Space Sector in Alberta CANADA


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  • 9. Myths that shape our world - Dr. Jim Ellis & Dr. Noreen Humble - U of C - E09S02

    52:59||Season 2, Ep. 9
    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 #editorbooksDr. Jim Ellis & Dr. Noreen Humble Book Club BookDr. Space Junk Vs. The University - Alice GormanFollow us onInstagram @albertaninspace_podcaston TikTok @albertans.in.spaceListen on ACAST @ https://shows.acast.com/albertans-in-space-podcastGive us a like and subscribe your support means the world to us!

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  • 8. 3D Printing On The Moon - Madison Feehan, SpaceCopy

    44:58||Season 2, Ep. 8
    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 BookThe Mom Test - Rob FitzpatrickFollow us onInstagram @albertaninspace_pod caston TikTok @albertans.in.spaceListen on ACAST @ https://shows.acast.com/albertans-in-space-podcastGive us a like and subscribe your support means the world to us!
  • 7. Prairie Power - Regan Hinchcliffe, Space Innovation Canada - Ep07S02 - Albertans In Space Podcast

    43:30||Season 2, Ep. 7
    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 #spaceinnovationcanadaRegan's Book Club12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos - Jordan B. Petersen Follow us onInstagram @albertaninspace_podcaston TikTok @albertans.in.spaceListen on ACAST @ https://shows.acast.com/albertans-in-space-podcastGive us a like and subscribe your support means the world to us!
  • 6. BONUS EPISODE - UPDATE: CalgarytoSpace May 6, 2026

    18:39||Season 2, Ep. 6
    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.
  • 6. Calgary to Space - Kaleigh Beer, #calgarytospace - Ep06S02 - Albertans In Space Podcast

    38:02||Season 2, Ep. 6
    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 #calgarytospaceKaleigh's Book ClubMindful Self Compassion workbook - Dr. Kristin Neff and Dr. Christopher GermerFollow us onInstagram @albertaninspace_podcaston TikTok @albertans.in.spaceListen on ACAST @ https://shows.acast.com/albertans-in-space-podcastGive us a like and subscribe your support means the world to us!
  • 5. CubeSats Among Us - Priya Manavalan, Project Manager AlbertaSat - Ep05S02 - Albertans In Space Podcast

    42:54||Season 2, Ep. 5
    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 #canadiansinspacePriya's Book ClubFollow us on Instagram @albertaninspace_podcaston TikTok @albertans.in.spaceListen on ACAST @ https://shows.acast.com/albertans-in-space-podcastGive us a like and subscribe your support means the world to us!
  • 4. Lethbridge Launch - Bryan Hill, President Calgary Rocketry - Ep04S02 - Albertans In Space Podcast

    01:00:12||Season 2, Ep. 4
    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 #canadiansinspaceBryan's Book ClubUrsula K Legwin - ANYTHING Follow us on Instagram @albertaninspace_podcaston TikTok @albertans.in.spaceListen on ACAST @ https://shows.acast.com/albertans-in-space-podcastGive us a like and subscribe your support means the world to us!