<description>&lt;p&gt;Join us for season 2 where we talk with an astronaut, an astronomer, geologist, rocket scientist, students building rockets, a CEO of a company that is 3D printing in Space and Humanists that seek to discover how we approach space critically. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Albertans in Space&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;is an interview style video Podcast with in-person and virtual interviews with space enthusiasts that live and work in Alberta.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We are a niche platform with a positive outlook on the future of humanity and how culturally significant outer space is to our lives.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Our&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;mission&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;is not only to educate but to inspire and entertain our audiences with fact, fiction, joy, laughter and a little Sci-Fi thrown in.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Check out our website @ www.albertansinspace.ca &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Follow us on Instagram @albertansinspace_podcast &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;TikTok @albertans.in.space to follow us to exclusive and behind-the-scenes content&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr&gt;&lt;p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'&gt; Hosted on Acast. See &lt;a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'&gt;acast.com/privacy&lt;/a&gt; for more information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Space is here in Alberta

Join us for season 2 where we talk with an astronaut, an astronomer, geologist, rocket scientist, students building rockets, a CEO of a company that is 3D printing in Space and Humanists that seek to discover how we approach space critically. Albertans in Space&nbsp;is an interview style video Podcast with in-person and virtual interviews with space enthusiasts that live and work in Alberta.We are a niche platform with a positive outlook on the future of humanity and how culturally significant outer space is to our lives.Our&nbsp;mission&nbsp;is not only to educate but to inspire and entertain our audiences with fact, fiction, joy, laughter and a little Sci-Fi thrown in. Check out our website @ www.albertansinspace.ca Follow us on Instagram @albertansinspace_podcast TikTok @albertans.in.space to follow us to exclusive and behind-the-scenes content<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Albertans In Space Season 2 Trailer!

<description>&lt;p&gt;Season Two kicks off with a stellar guest—literally. Former Canadian astronaut Robert “Bob” Thirsk, the first Canadian to complete a long-duration stay aboard the ISS. Bob shares what it’s like to live in space for six months, the awe of seeing Earth from orbit, and how that view forever changed his sense of identity—as a true citizen of Earth.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Bob opens up about life before, during, and after spaceflight and what it feels like to have a high school and street in Calgary named after him. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;All episodes are available NOW on TELUS OPTIK TV &amp;amp; Stream+ &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We will be releasing an episode each week on YouTube, ACAST &amp;amp; wherever you get your podcasts! &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/space" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;#space&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/science" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;#science&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;#podcast&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/astronomy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;#astronomy&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/nasa" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;#nasa&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/artemis" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;#artemis&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/bobthirsk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;#bobthirsk&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/canadianspaceagency" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;#canadianspaceagency&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/artemisii" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;#artemisII&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Follow us on &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Instagram @albertaninspace_podcast&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;on TikTok @albertans.in.space&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen on ACAST @ &lt;a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqa1BOdVBQekdZUUVuYzRzdTFTVXJPTUR5WmZ6Z3xBQ3Jtc0ttX2ZKanRLdEM0alptQnFLQU9XTVNoamM3RU5jM1VDQUNaU2lsN09EdE95M29obzdkYUhCb3VWblBONlBMLU9FazNXOHR4THowMGZhX04zeFUxbGIzS0JPVWp6N21VVXdlTjV2OExobHJ6WWtSbkpaMA&amp;amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fshows.acast.com%2Falbertans-in-space-podcast&amp;amp;v=jEbIo8kJi1Y" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;https://shows.acast.com/albertans-in-...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;LAUNCH DAY&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.youtube.com/@AlbertansInSpacePodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;img src="https://yt3.ggpht.com/jSPubo_b1xdJmd-MyZEK7d_6ighEocPPKAhouyDQcrK9f9tKY-mP4EmSEY8EUqYBQq5ZnTZQ=s88-c-k-c0x00ffffff-no-rj"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Albertans in Space&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;is an interview style video Podcast with in-person and virtual interviews with space enthusiasts that live and work in Alberta.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We are a niche platform with a positive outlook on the future of humanity and how culturally significant outer space is to our lives.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Our&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;mission&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;is not only to educate but to inspire and entertain our audiences with fact, fiction, joy, laughter and a little Sci-Fi thrown in.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Check out our website @ www.albertansinspace.ca &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Follow us on Instagram @albertansinspace_podcast &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;TikTok @albertans.in.space to follow us to exclusive and behind-the-scenes content&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr&gt;&lt;p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'&gt; Hosted on Acast. See &lt;a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'&gt;acast.com/privacy&lt;/a&gt; for more information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

A candid chat with Robert Thirsk, Canadian Astronaut

Season Two kicks off with a stellar guest—literally. Former Canadian astronaut Robert “Bob” Thirsk, the first Canadian to complete a long-duration stay aboard the ISS. Bob shares what it’s like to live in space for six months, the awe of seeing Earth from orbit, and how that view forever changed his sense of identity—as a true citizen of Earth.Bob opens up about life before, during, and after spaceflight and what it feels like to have a high school and street in Calgary named after him. All episodes are available NOW on TELUS OPTIK TV &amp; Stream+ We will be releasing an episode each week on YouTube, ACAST &amp; wherever you get your podcasts! <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/space" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#space</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/science" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#science</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#podcast</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/astronomy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#astronomy</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/nasa" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#nasa</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/artemis" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#artemis</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/bobthirsk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#bobthirsk</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/canadianspaceagency" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#canadianspaceagency</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/artemisii" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#artemisII</a> Follow us on Instagram @albertaninspace_podcaston TikTok @albertans.in.spaceListen on ACAST @ <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqa1BOdVBQekdZUUVuYzRzdTFTVXJPTUR5WmZ6Z3xBQ3Jtc0ttX2ZKanRLdEM0alptQnFLQU9XTVNoamM3RU5jM1VDQUNaU2lsN09EdE95M29obzdkYUhCb3VWblBONlBMLU9FazNXOHR4THowMGZhX04zeFUxbGIzS0JPVWp6N21VVXdlTjV2OExobHJ6WWtSbkpaMA&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fshows.acast.com%2Falbertans-in-space-podcast&amp;v=jEbIo8kJi1Y" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://shows.acast.com/albertans-in-...</a> LAUNCH DAY<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@AlbertansInSpacePodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><img src="https://yt3.ggpht.com/jSPubo_b1xdJmd-MyZEK7d_6ighEocPPKAhouyDQcrK9f9tKY-mP4EmSEY8EUqYBQq5ZnTZQ=s88-c-k-c0x00ffffff-no-rj"></a> Albertans in Space&nbsp;is an interview style video Podcast with in-person and virtual interviews with space enthusiasts that live and work in Alberta.We are a niche platform with a positive outlook on the future of humanity and how culturally significant outer space is to our lives.Our&nbsp;mission&nbsp;is not only to educate but to inspire and entertain our audiences with fact, fiction, joy, laughter and a little Sci-Fi thrown in. Check out our website @ www.albertansinspace.ca Follow us on Instagram @albertansinspace_podcast TikTok @albertans.in.space to follow us to exclusive and behind-the-scenes content<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Looking Down and Giving Back

<description>&lt;p&gt;What do you think the next event will be to unite humankind?? Meghan Westelmajer, our host ask this question plus many others to our special guest Amanda Green, Secondary School teacher and Canadian Space Agency Ambassador - who was our guest on the final episode one season 1. Meghan and Amanda talk about the upcoming Artemis II mission, how special and monumental this event is, what the astronauts are bringing with them and what her pal Jeremy Hansen feels like to be the first Canadian to travel to the moon. HISTORY IS HAPPENING! God Speed Jeremy Hansen and the crew of Artemis II mission. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Albertans in Space&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;is an interview style video Podcast with in-person and virtual interviews with space enthusiasts that live and work in Alberta.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We are a niche platform with a positive outlook on the future of humanity and how culturally significant outer space is to our lives.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Our&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;mission&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;is not only to educate but to inspire and entertain our audiences with fact, fiction, joy, laughter and a little Sci-Fi thrown in.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Check out our website @ www.albertansinspace.ca &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Follow us on Instagram @albertansinspace_podcast &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;TikTok @albertans.in.space to follow us to exclusive and behind-the-scenes content&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr&gt;&lt;p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'&gt; Hosted on Acast. See &lt;a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'&gt;acast.com/privacy&lt;/a&gt; for more information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

with Special Guest Amanda Green

What do you think the next event will be to unite humankind?? Meghan Westelmajer, our host ask this question plus many others to our special guest Amanda Green, Secondary School teacher and Canadian Space Agency Ambassador - who was our guest on the final episode one season 1. Meghan and Amanda talk about the upcoming Artemis II mission, how special and monumental this event is, what the astronauts are bringing with them and what her pal Jeremy Hansen feels like to be the first Canadian to travel to the moon. HISTORY IS HAPPENING! God Speed Jeremy Hansen and the crew of Artemis II mission. Albertans in Space&nbsp;is an interview style video Podcast with in-person and virtual interviews with space enthusiasts that live and work in Alberta.We are a niche platform with a positive outlook on the future of humanity and how culturally significant outer space is to our lives.Our&nbsp;mission&nbsp;is not only to educate but to inspire and entertain our audiences with fact, fiction, joy, laughter and a little Sci-Fi thrown in. Check out our website @ www.albertansinspace.ca Follow us on Instagram @albertansinspace_podcast TikTok @albertans.in.space to follow us to exclusive and behind-the-scenes content<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

BONUS EP - Artemis II Launch

<description>&lt;p&gt;In our final episode, middle school teacher Amanda Green from Beaumont, Alberta, joins us to talk about how she aims to inspire the next generation of space enthusiasts. Amanda speaks about how her love for the environment has a huge influnence on her passion for space. She also speaks about the importance of children and family, and how they are the centre of her universe.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Albertans in Space&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;is an interview style video Podcast with in-person and virtual interviews with space enthusiasts that live and work in Alberta.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We are a niche platform with a positive outlook on the future of humanity and how culturally significant outer space is to our lives.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Our&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;mission&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;is not only to educate but to inspire and entertain our audiences with fact, fiction, joy, laughter and a little Sci-Fi thrown in.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Check out our website @ www.albertansinspace.ca &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Follow us on Instagram @albertansinspace_podcast &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;TikTok @albertans.in.space to follow us to exclusive and behind-the-scenes content&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr&gt;&lt;p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'&gt; Hosted on Acast. See &lt;a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'&gt;acast.com/privacy&lt;/a&gt; for more information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

In our final episode, middle school teacher Amanda Green from Beaumont, Alberta, joins us to talk about how she aims to inspire the next generation of space enthusiasts. Amanda speaks about how her love for the environment has a huge influnence on her passion for space. She also speaks about the importance of children and family, and how they are the centre of her universe.Albertans in Space&nbsp;is an interview style video Podcast with in-person and virtual interviews with space enthusiasts that live and work in Alberta.We are a niche platform with a positive outlook on the future of humanity and how culturally significant outer space is to our lives.Our&nbsp;mission&nbsp;is not only to educate but to inspire and entertain our audiences with fact, fiction, joy, laughter and a little Sci-Fi thrown in. Check out our website @ www.albertansinspace.ca Follow us on Instagram @albertansinspace_podcast TikTok @albertans.in.space to follow us to exclusive and behind-the-scenes content<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

The Next Generation

<description>&lt;p&gt;Hailing from Sherwood Park, Alberta, Dr. Shawna Pandya the first named female Canadian commercial astronaut joins us to talk about the medical technology invovled in space medicine. Shawna explains how her journey began in neuroscience medicine, and how she eventually found her way into the space sector. Shawna also discusses with us the huge impact representation has on space and education as a whole.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Albertans in Space&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;is an interview style video Podcast with in-person and virtual interviews with space enthusiasts that live and work in Alberta.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We are a niche platform with a positive outlook on the future of humanity and how culturally significant outer space is to our lives.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Our&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;mission&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;is not only to educate but to inspire and entertain our audiences with fact, fiction, joy, laughter and a little Sci-Fi thrown in.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Check out our website @ www.albertansinspace.ca &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Follow us on Instagram @albertansinspace_podcast &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;TikTok @albertans.in.space to follow us to exclusive and behind-the-scenes content&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr&gt;&lt;p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'&gt; Hosted on Acast. See &lt;a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'&gt;acast.com/privacy&lt;/a&gt; for more information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Hailing from Sherwood Park, Alberta, Dr. Shawna Pandya the first named female Canadian commercial astronaut joins us to talk about the medical technology invovled in space medicine. Shawna explains how her journey began in neuroscience medicine, and how she eventually found her way into the space sector. Shawna also discusses with us the huge impact representation has on space and education as a whole.Albertans in Space&nbsp;is an interview style video Podcast with in-person and virtual interviews with space enthusiasts that live and work in Alberta.We are a niche platform with a positive outlook on the future of humanity and how culturally significant outer space is to our lives.Our&nbsp;mission&nbsp;is not only to educate but to inspire and entertain our audiences with fact, fiction, joy, laughter and a little Sci-Fi thrown in. Check out our website @ www.albertansinspace.ca Follow us on Instagram @albertansinspace_podcast TikTok @albertans.in.space to follow us to exclusive and behind-the-scenes content<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Keeping Astronauts Alive and Well

For many of us, Space is a place of wonder. For others, it’s their place of work. Albertans in Space Podcast will highlight Albertans in the space sector who are doing some incredible things. What if the Oil &amp; Gas industry refocused on drilling for water on the Moon? Space is the next frontier and Alberta can be a part of this next chapter. This Podcast aims to encourage education and discussion on what the imminent growth of the Space sector means for the endless possibilities for Alberta.<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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