This Week in Space
The new space age is upon us, and This Week in Space leaves no topic untouched. Every Friday, join Editor-in-Chief of Ad Astra magazine, Rod Pyle and Managing Editor of Space.com, Tariq Malik as they explore everything related to the cosmos.
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This Week in Space is your front-row ticket to the cosmos, hosted by space media veterans Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik. Every Friday, they guide listeners through the most exciting, frontier-pushing developments in astronomy, planetary science, human spaceflight, and space tech—with expert guests delivering cutting-edge insight and analysis.
Episodes uncover all things space, like the new classes of astronauts, the future of life on Mars, and the role of AI in crewed space missions. Expect to gain perspective on what's happening in space and why it matters; policy, engineering, exploration, and the human story behind every mission.
Topics We Explore
- Human spaceflight & astronaut crews — Artemis, crewed missions, ISS docking
- Planetary science & exoplanets — Mars, moons, astrobiology
- Space technology & propulsion — rockets, AI, robotics in space
- Private space & commercial launch — SpaceX, Blue Origin, small sats
- Space policy & international collaboration — treaties, governance, funding
- Astrophysics & cosmology — black holes, deep space, cosmic phenomena
With Rod Pyle's narrative skill and Tariq Malik's editorial acumen, This Week in Space delivers the headlines and the vision behind humanity's next steps into the universe.
Meet the This Week in Space Hosts
Rod Pyle
Rod Pyle is a renowned space historian, journalist, television producer, and Editor-in-Chief of Ad Astra magazine. He has authored or co-authored 19 acclaimed books on space exploration and history, including:
- Interplanetary Robots
- Blueprint for a Battlestar
- Amazing Stories of the Space Age
- First on the Moon
- Destination Mars
Pyle's writing has appeared in Space.com, LiveScience, WIRED, Caltech, JPL, and Popular Science, cementing his role as a leading voice in space commentary. He co-developed the Apollo Leadership Experience for NASA's Johnson Space Center and has produced and directed content for Discovery Networks and The History Channel. His consulting work includes collaborations with Disney+ and National Geographic TV.
With a background in sci-fi visual effects for iconic projects like Battlestar Galactica and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Pyle bridges the worlds of science, imagination, and honest exploration. He is frequently featured on national television and radio as an expert on space-related topics such as NASA, private spaceflight, and the future of space travel.
Tariq Malik
Tariq Malik is the Editor-in-Chief of Space.com and has been covering space news, astronomy, and human spaceflight for over two decades. He began at Space.com as an intern and staff writer in 2001, became Managing Editor in 2009, and rose to Editor-in-Chief in 2019, leading one of the most trusted publications in space journalism.
Before joining Space.com, Malik reported for The Los Angeles Times, covering education and city news across Southern California. His lifelong passion for space began early—he attended Space Camp, earned the Space Exploration merit badge as an Eagle Scout, and later earned journalism degrees from New York University (NYU) and the University of Southern California (USC).
Today, Malik is a sought-after voice in discussions of space, including NASA policy, commercial spaceflight, astronomy breakthroughs, and the cultural impact of space exploration.
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