Welcome back to the Space Race: the greatest astronomical rivalry ever. This week, we uncover how the US responded to initial satellite launches by the Soviet Union. Though Americans experienced many failures, they made many discoveries along the way. Please make sure to follow, leave a review, and share this episode with others!

In this episode, we discuss the space program that kicked off the space race: Sputnik. The Soviet Union conducted various experiments through this program and was able to collect astounding data. If you enjoy this episode, please follow, leave a review, and share with others!

This week, we begin a new series: space missions, beginning with a background of space's growing popularity. When the Space Race began between the US and the USSR, everything started to change. If you enjoy this episode, make sure to follow, leave a review, and spread the word!

Today, we wrap up our stellar lifespan journey by discussing the remains of high-mass stars. What do they look like after they finally stop producing energy? If you enjoy this episode, make sure to follow and leave a review to support the show!

In this episode, we explore the lives of stars with enormous masses. Their short lifespans are intriguing and starkly different from low-mass stars' lives (though there are some similarities). Make sure to follow and share with friends and family!

In this episode, we paint a picture of what the death of a low-mass star looks like. After it ceases to conduct nuclear fusion, it turns into a beautiful spectacle that will stick around for a long time. If you enjoyed this episode, please follow, leave a review, and share your thoughts with friends and family!

Today, we discuss the lifespan of low-mass stars (<8 times the mass of our Sun). From stellar birth to near the final stages, we uncover how these stars live their LONG lives. If you enjoy this episode, please follow, comment, and share with friends and family. Make sure to come back next week for more on high-mass stars!

This episode marks the beginning of a new series: stellar formation. We begin with the dust and gas that float around the interstellar medium, explaining how it all combines to form what we know as "stars." If you enjoy this episode, make sure to follow and share with friends!