Animals astronauts paved road to space for US, Russia
For nearly 80 years, some very unlikely astronauts have boldly gone where no fruit fly, dog, monkey or…
Powerhouse Parramatta home to new observatory with telescopes powerful enough to see distant galaxies
More than two centuries after a famed observatory was built in Parramatta, a new one has been constructed…
NASA Astronaut Jonny Kim Departs Agency to Continue Military Service
After nearly a decade of service to NASA, including an eight-month science expedition aboard the International Space Station,…
Researchers Now Understand Why Astronauts Can’t ‘Go’
Astronauts’ stubborn bowels are finally getting a scientific explanation—and it’s about more than bathroom inconvenience. In a…
Mars dust is toxic, and NASA is setting a limit
NASA created a Martian Dust Limit Working Group this year to figure out how much Mars dust a…
SpaceX Is Betting on Cybertrucks to Save NASA Astronauts in an Emergency
A crew of four astronauts is preparing to depart Earth on board a SpaceX rocket and head to…
Maine astronaut Jessica Meir takes command of International Space Station
Maine astronaut Jessica Meir takes command of International Space Station International Space Station — NASA astronaut Jessica Meir,…
Iran war and Houston oil (July 24, 2026) – Houston Public Media
On Friday’s show: An energy industry watcher explains how the war with Iran is reshaping the oil industry…
Special ed at HISD (July 14, 2026) – Houston Public Media
Houston Matters begins at 9 a.m. CT on 88.7FM. You can also listen online or watch live on…
The record-breaking journey that made astronaut Christina Koch a GWR ICON
Christina took up new challenges during her travels. Already an experienced rock climber, she took up ice climbing…