Are We There Yet?
New episodes every Tuesday
A podcast about humanity’s next giant leap into space.
There’s a lot going on up there—and 'Are We There Yet?' is your guide to it all. Hosted by space reporter Brendan Byrne, this weekly podcast takes you inside the latest developments in space exploration, from NASA missions to commercial spaceflight.
What You’ll Hear
- Deep Space Missions – NASA’s efforts to return to the Moon and journey toward Mars.
- Solar System Science – Probes and rovers uncovering the secrets of planets, moons, and beyond.
- Space Industry Insights – How private companies are reshaping the future of exploration.
- Human Stories – Interviews with astronauts, engineers, and visionaries pushing boundaries.
Why Listen?
Are We There Yet? connects you to the people and ideas behind humanity’s boldest adventure. Whether you’re fascinated by rocket launches, curious about space science, or inspired by the dream of becoming an interplanetary species, this podcast brings the universe a little closer to home.
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Latest Episodes
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The second Artemis mission is preparing for launch. The Space Launch Systems rocket is now on the launch pad with the Orion spacecraft, waiting to take a crew of four on a flyby around the moon. Plus, for Canada, this will be the first time a one of their astronauts will flyby around the moon. -
NASA rolled out its Orion spacecraft and SLS rocket, preparing to launch the second Artemis mission. Plus, scientists are studying microscopic organisms called Tardigrades to see how resilient they are when it comes to extreme environments, like space. -
Congress is moving forward with an appropriation that would only cut about 1% of NASA’s current budget. Plus, a look at a mission that will search for signs of life on distant planets. -
It was a busy year for space news last year, and 2026 is shaping up to be another exciting year on the space beat. Plus, NASA and partners are trying to rescue a telescope before it burns up in Earth's atmosphere. -
Plus, just like pirates roam the seas, the idea of pirates or criminals in space could be more of a reality than science fiction. -
Astronauts find creative ways to celebrate the holidays in space. Plus, a new telescope will scan our skies for things like exoplanets and dark matter. -
The Outer Space Treaty was negotiated during the Cold War, as space suddenly became a strategic war frontier. The treaty, signed by over 100 signatories, is the backbone of current space law and polity. Ely Sandler, a fellow at Harvard Kennedy School, believes the treaty doesn't keep up with the times. -
Starship will soon be launching from Florida, bringing the giant vehicle to Cape Canaveral. Plus, the Perseverance rover accidental discovered lightning on Mars. -
Boeing’s Starliner could fly as early as next year, but without a crew. NASA has revised its original commercial crew contract with Boeing. Plus, the book “Gemini: Stepping Stone to the Moon, The Untold Story,” highlights the idea that the Gemini program was crucial to bringing the Apollo moon landings to fruition. -
Washington Post’s Christian Davenport explores how Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos are shaping a new commercial space industry -
The politics behind NASA and space exploration, plus a look at what you can see in the skies this fall. -
Jared Isaacman has once again been nominated to be NASA's administrator. Plus, analog missions, or environments that mimic places like the moon and mars, are helping prepare humans for future missions in space.
