Frontier of Infinity: A Space Exploration Podcast
Together, we explore the history of space exploration, highlighting the people who made it happen and the incredible stories that unfolded as humanity took its first steps into the cosmos.
Episodes
46 episodes
38: From Whence We've Come Pt. 2
We review all that we've covered in season 2 before diving into the final phase of the moon race in season 3. Music: "Crossing the Universe" by Ester Garcia
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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15:39
37 - Path to Apollo
We discuss the long road Project Apollo has taken since its initial conception right up to the end of Project Gemini. Instagram: @foispacecastMusic: "Crossing the Universe" by Ester GarciaSources and Further Researc...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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25:13
36 - Aftermath
We examine the aftermath of Sergei Korolev's death as the Soviet Space Program struggle to pull themselves together and get back in the race against the Americans to conquer the moon. Instagram: @foispacecastMusic: "Crossin...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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22:20
35 - The Great Enigma
The grand finale of Project Gemini has finally come! Buzz Aldrin and James Lovell will take to space on Gemini 12 for a final attempt to master the spacewalk problem and prove that work in space can be done safely and efficiently before Project...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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16:55
34 - Flying High
Pete Conrad and Richard Gordon take flight on Gemini 11 in hopes of finally mastering the spacewalk enigma while also undertaking a curious and risky experiment. Instagram: @foispacecastMusic: "Crossing the Universe" by Est...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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25:04
33 - Double Feature
Michael Collins and John Young take to space aboard Gemini 10!instagram: @foispacecastmusic: "Crossing the Universe" by Ester GarciaSources and Further Research:Books-"Project Gemini" by Eugen Reichl"Failure ...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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14:59
32 - The Angry Alligator
Gene Cernan undertakes a harrowing space walk shortly after NASA loses its first astronauts. Instagram: @foispacecastMusic: "Crossing the Universe" by Ester GarciaSources and Further Research:Books-"Project ...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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32:17
CAPCOM 1 - Dr. Furman Daniel
In our first episode of CAPCOM, the new segment where I sit down with experts in the space field, I have a conversation with Dr. Furman Daniel, professor of strategy at the National War College to discuss his book entitled "The First Space War:...
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Season 2
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35:45
31 - Afronauts: The Zambian Space Program
We examine a fascinating side bar in the history of space exploration -- the life and works of Edward Mokuka Nkoloso, who endeavored to create his own homespun space program in 1960s Zambia of a mind to beat the US and USSR to the moon.
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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22:30
30 - The Sickle's Edge
We return to the Soviet Union to follow Sergei Korolev through his final days as he struggles to launch a Soviet moon mission and deals with his own personal issues. Instagram: @foispacecastMusic: "Crossing the Universe" by...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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25:31
29 - Emergency
Dave Scott and Neil Armstrong take to space aboard Gemini 8, hoping to carry out the first orbital docking maneuver. But their journey will turn dangerous when a malfunction threatens to kill them both and destroy their spacecraft.
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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27:07
28 - The Twins
One of the most complex and daring missions to be undertaken up to that time flies as part of Project Gemini as NASA attempts to finally succeed in pulling off an orbital rendezvous. Instagram: @foispacecastMusic: "Crossing...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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24:11
27 - Electronic Eyes
We take a look at some of the most significant robotic probes launched during the first half of the 1960s which revealed new and exciting information about space and paved the way for future human missions.Instagram: @foispacecastTw...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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23:21
26 - Eight Days or Bust
Gordon Cooper and Charles "Pete" Conrad take flight on Gemini 5 hoping to further NASA's plans for an eventual moon landing. Twitter: @FOISpacecastInstagram: @foispacecastMusic: "Crossing the Universe" by Ester Garcia
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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23:25
25 - To Kiss the Void
Edward White and Jim McDivitt take to space aboard Gemini 4 to carry out the first American spacewalk. Instagram: @foispacecastTwitter: @FOISpacecastMusic: "Crossing the Universe" by Ester GarciaSources and Furt...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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22:17
A6 - Space Battle! - Gemini vs Voskhod
In the second installment of space battle, we pit the second generation spacecraft of both the US and USSR against one another to determine their strengths, weaknesses, and unique features. Twitter: @FOISpacecastInstagram: @foi...
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Season 2
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14:47
24 - The Unsinkable Spaceship
We cover the first crewed flight of the Gemini Program with Gemini 3, during which Gus Grissom and John Young achieved some historic firsts, and even enjoyed an unorthodox lunch. Twitter: @FOISpacecastInstagram: @foispacecast
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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27:48
23 - Voskhod
We cover the entire Voskhod Program in one go, from its initial conception, engineering phases, and flights. This program saw more incredible firsts as well as one of the most hair-raising spaceflights ever conducted. Twitter: @FOI...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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34:50
22 - Gemini Rising
We trace the history of the Gemini Project from its original conception through to its late testing phase. Instagram: @foispacecastTwitter: @FOISpacecastMusic: "Crossing the Universe" by Ester GarciaSources and Furth...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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23:27
21 - American Crisis
We are back! After a brief hiatus due to technical issues (a constant in any space program) we return to the story of the space flight, though on a somber note. This week, we discuss the assassination of President John F. Kennedy and the impact...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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27:50
20 - From Whence We've Come Pt. 1
This week, season one draws to a close, and we see it off with a full review of everything we've covered thus far. It's been a fun ride thus far, and I hope all of you decide to stick with me on this journey through the history of spac...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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24:29
A5 - The X-15 Program
The X-15 was the world's first space plane and holds the world record for fastest crewed flight of an aircraft. This incredible machine was a precursor to Project Mercury and allowed NASA as well as its affiliates to learn valuable information ...
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19 - End of an Era
The Vostok Program comes to an end with a record-setting dual flight that also carries the first woman in history to reach space.I misspoke and said this was episode eighteen in the episode. It is indeedn episode nineteen. Sorry about t...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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