Space For Humans

Ever wondered what would happen if Batman tried to secretly launch a giant fusion-powered space station into orbit? 🚀🦇 In this episode, Dr. Stribling breaks down what would actually happen if billionaire vigilantes tried to build something like the Watchtower in real life. From orbital debris to nuclear reactors in space, we dive into the treaties, history, and real-world processes that shape how space technology is built - and why even superheroes aren’t above international law. 💥

At Space For Humans, we believe you don’t have to go to space to feel its impact. Join us for videos from ASU faculty and students as we explore how cutting-edge space technologies are already transforming the world around us!

What If Batman Actually Built a Space Station? (Space Law Says: Absolutely Not!) Ever wondered what would happen if Batman tried to secretly launch a giant fusion-powered space station into orbit? In this episode, Dr. Stribling breaks dow...

What would happen to your brain on a mission to Mars? 🧠🚀 In this special episode of Space for Humans, BrainCraft host Dr. Vanessa Hill joins us to break down how microgravity reshapes and rewires the human brain, and what that means for long-haul space travel. Plus: What do ballerinas and astronauts have in common? (Besides being kindergartners’ favorite careers!)

At Space For Humans, we believe you don’t have to go to space to feel its impact. Join us for bi-weekly videos from ASU faculty and students as we explore how cutting-edge space technologies are already transforming the world around us!

What Happens to Your Brain in Space? 🧠🚀(Ft. Vanessa Hill) What would happen to your brain on a mission to Mars? 🧠🚀 In this special episode of Space for Humans, BrainCraft’s Dr. Vanessa Hill joins us to break down ...

How do astronauts sleep with 16 sunrises a day, constant noise, and almost zero gravity? 😴🚀 On the International Space Station, bedtime is anything but peaceful: From scrambled circadian rhythms to floating zombie limbs, astronauts face some of the toughest sleep conditions ever studied. Join BrainCraft's Dr. Vanessa Hill of as we break down the science of sleep in space, and how it can help improve your sleep on Earth!

At Space For Humans, we believe you don’t have to go to space to feel its impact. Join us for bi-weekly videos from ASU faculty and students as we explore how cutting-edge space technologies are already transforming the world around us!

How Do Astronauts Sleep in Space? It’s Not Easy! (Ft. Vanessa Hill) How do astronauts sleep with 16 sunrises a day, constant noise, and almost zero gravity? 😴🚀 On the International Space Station, bedtime is anything but pea...

How do you build a BIG space program? You start small - really small. 🚀

From satellites the size of a Rubik’s Cube to international partnerships that span continents, this episode explores how Mexico and Argentina are using CubeSats to grow their space industries. Host Dr. Eric Stribling takes you inside a university lab where CubeSats are built and tested, while Farah Najar Arevalo explains how tiny satellites are powering big dreams across Latin America!

Spotlight on New Spacefaring Nations: Mexico + Argentina (Ft. Farah Najar Arevalo) How do you build a BIG space program? You start small - really small. 🚀From satellites the size of a Rubik’s Cube to international partnerships that span co...

Happy Halloween!! 🎃👻 Grab your candy and join us under the moonlight for a brand-new, spoOOOOoky episode...

From lost souls and honey-sneezing aliens to Victorian batmen and Soviet despots, humanity has imagined life on the Moon for hundreds of years. 🌕✨ Join Dr. Emily Zarka in this special monster-themed episode of Space for Humans as we journey through the weird, wonderful, and sometimes hilarious history of lunar life. What do our moon myths say about us, and what stories will we tell next as we prepare to return?

History’s Wildest Theories About Life on the Moon (Ft. Emily Zarka) From lost souls and honey-sneezing aliens to Victorian batmen and Soviet despots, humanity has imagined life on the Moon for hundreds of years. 🌕✨ Join Dr. ...

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Nokia really said “can you hear me now?” on the moon. 🌕 In this episode, we explore what it takes to bring 4G to a place with 270-degree temperature swings, 14-day nights, and way too much dust. From astronaut group chats to robot teamwork, we’re dialing into the future of lunar exploration!

At Space For Humans, we believe you don’t have to go to space to feel its impact. Join us for weekly videos from ASU faculty and students as we explore how cutting-edge space technologies are already transforming the world around us!

Why Do We Need WiFi on the Moon? 📶🌕 Nokia really said “can you hear me now?” on the moon. 🌕 In this episode, we explore what it takes to bring 4G to a place with 270-degree temperature swings,...

On April 20, 2025, the African Space Agency (AfSA) officially opened its Cairo headquarters, uniting the continent in one bold mission: to harness the power of space technologies to build a strong, sustainable future. In this episode, we explore AfSA’s journey, its groundbreaking partnerships, and how 55 nations are working together to shape Africa’s destiny among the stars! ✨🌍

At Space For Humans, we believe you don’t have to go to space to feel its impact. Join us for weekly videos from ASU faculty and students as we explore how cutting-edge space technologies are already transforming the world around us!

Spotlight on New Spacefaring Nations: African Space Agency (Ft. Aisha Ndahi) On April 20, 2025, the African Space Agency (AfSA) officially opened its Cairo headquarters, uniting the continent in one bold mission: to harness the power ...

Ever wonder if cosmic rays could actually give you superpowers? 💥🤔 In this episode, Forrest Valkai joins us to dive into the science behind the sci-fi as we unpack the REAL effects of space radiation on human biology. From NASA’s groundbreaking Twins Study to epigenetics and CRISPR gene editing, we explore what happens to astronauts at the molecular level—and what it means for the future of long-term spaceflight!

At Space For Humans, we believe you don’t have to go to space to feel its impact. Join us for weekly videos from ASU faculty and students as we explore how cutting-edge space technologies are already transforming the world around us!

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Can Space Travel Mutate Your DNA? (Ft. Forrest Valkai) Ever wonder if cosmic rays could actually give you superpowers? In this episode, Forrest Valkai () joins us to dive into the science b...