In this episode of the Astro Ben Podcast, we chat with Emily Carney, space historian, journalist, and co-author of the new book Star Bound: A Beginner’s Guide to the American Space Program. OUT JUST IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS (LINK BELOW)

Emily shares her insights on the cultural and societal impact of America’s space exploration journey and why understanding our space history is vital for the next generation. From her iconic Space Hipsters community to her thoughts on mining the Moon and asteroids, Emily brings her trademark wit and wisdom to the conversation. We also touch on the lessons the U.S. space program can teach us about innovation, reactionary progress, and global collaboration. This is a must-listen for space enthusiasts and newcomers alike!

This weeks episode is sponsored by AIDAA.

Check them out: https://www.aidaa.it/

OUTLINE:

Here’s approximate timestamps for the episode.

01:05 Introducing Emily Carney

01:40 Co-authoring a book!

02:47 Inspiration

05:50 Writing pattern

10:11 Keeping the book culture

12:44 Politics in the US - is Space always a positive?! National Pride!

17:00 Artemis & Cultural Commitments

19:32 Emilys Military background

23:10 Space Hipsters Facebook Group

28:33 Space & Things Podcast

34:10 Dreams for the book!

36:22 Wrap Up and Socials

Connect with Emily Carney:

X: https://x.com/EmilyLCarney

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilycarneyspace/

Space Hipsters: https://www.facebook.com/login/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fgroups%2Fspacehipsters%2F

Pre-order Emilys Book:

Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Star-Bound-Goldilocks-Everything-Spaceflight/dp/1496241398

Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/p/books/star-bound-a-beginner-s-guide-to-the-american-space-program-from-goddard-s-rockets-to-goldilocks-planets-and-everything-in-betwe-bruce-mccandless/21091286?ean=9781496241399

Nebraska: https://www.nebraskapress.unl.edu/nebraska/9781496241399/star-bound/

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