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Made of Stars

Made of Stars

By: Wes Carroll
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Made of Stars is a look at everything in space exploration from programs and vehicles on Earth to discoveries made just out of our atmosphere and into deep space. Space enthusiast Wes Carroll interviews executive director of CSU's Coca-Cola Space Science center Dr. Shawn Cruzen each week with new episodes published Thursday mornings.

Georgia Association of Broadcasters winner for Best Podcast Series at the 2022 Gabby Awards

Support the Podcast https://www.patreon.com/Wescarroll

Voice Over: Joe Earl Williams
Original Music: Graham Hobson

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Episodes
  • American Exceptionalism in Space Exploration

    American Exceptionalism in Space Exploration
    Jul 2 2026
    As America celebrates 250 years, we look at some of the incredible accomplishments of America in space exploration. SpaceX has now launched more satellites into space than everyone else combined. The Sun is putting on a fireworks show. Plus the Swift telescope needs a rescue.

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    40 mins
  • SpaceX Launches Starfall

    SpaceX Launches Starfall
    Jun 25 2026
    SpaceX has successfully launched Starfall. Perseverance has given us more evidence that could prove life existed on Mars. A massive sunspot can be observed from Earth, with care. A meteorite that came to Earth in 1969 has been dated to be older than our solar system and therefore from another one. A Chinese company has produced a paint that absorbs over 99.9% of light.

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    41 mins
  • SpaceX Breaks Another Record

    SpaceX Breaks Another Record
    Jun 18 2026
    SpaceX record-breaking IPO turns many of its employees into millionaires. SpaceX prepares to send a rocket to the Moon and NASA wants input from anyone who observes the impact. Hale-Bopp Comet's Alan Hale has passed away. And the longest day of the year will be Father's Day.

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    47 mins
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