The Space Above Us is a new podcast about the history of NASA human spaceflight.

The Space Above Us is a new podcast about the history of NASA human spaceflight.

001 - Introduction

A brief look at the buildup to crewed flights in Project Mercury.

A brief look at the buildup to crewed flights in Project Mercury.

002 - Before the Rise of Mercury

Alan Shepard becomes the first American in space as he pilots Freedom 7.

Alan Shepard becomes the first American in space as he pilots Freedom 7.

003 - Freedom 7

The complete air to ground transmissions, plus PAO commentary, for the Freedom 7 mission. Thanks to YouTube user lunarmodule5 for the audio. You can find his channel here: https://www.youtube.com/user/lunarmodule5

The complete air to ground transmissions, plus PAO commentary, for the Freedom 7 mission. Thanks to YouTube user lunarmodule5 for the audio. You can find his channel here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/lunarmodule5" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/user/lunarmodule5</a>

Supplemental 1 - Freedom 7 Mission Audio

Gus Grissom flies the second and final suborbital flight of Project Mercury.

Gus Grissom flies the second and final suborbital flight of Project Mercury.

004 - Liberty Bell 7

The complete air to ground transmissions of Mercury-Redstone 4: the flight of Liberty Bell 7.

The complete air to ground transmissions of Mercury-Redstone 4: the flight of Liberty Bell 7.

Supplemental 2 - Liberty Bell 7 Mission Audio

John Glenn becomes the first American to orbit the Earth and has a close call with a potential heat shield problem.

John Glenn becomes the first American to orbit the Earth and has a close call with a potential heat shield problem.

005 - Friendship 7

Science moves to the forefront and Scott Carpenter moves several hundred miles past the landing zone on Aurora 7.

Science moves to the forefront and Scott Carpenter moves several hundred miles past the landing zone on Aurora 7.

006 - Aurora 7

Wally Schirra and Sigma 7 show us how it's done and pave the way for the one day mission.

Wally Schirra and Sigma 7 show us how it's done and pave the way for the one day mission.

007 - Sigma 7

Gordon Cooper becomes the first astronaut to spend a full day in space and brings a successful conclusion to Project Mercury.

Gordon Cooper becomes the first astronaut to spend a full day in space and brings a successful conclusion to Project Mercury.

008 - Faith 7

A podcast about the history of NASA human spaceflight. New episodes every other Thursday.

Excellent information. Plenty of new material even for those who have a good handle on the history.

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Amazing retelling of NASA Spaceflight history. Comedy and history!!!! What an amazing podcast

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The Space Above Us

Allan McDonald

In this lengthy supplemental, we listen to Allan McDonald's testimony in front of the Rogers Commission on February 25th, 1986. This is a long episode, so just a friendly reminder that supplementals are considered optional!

In this lengthy supplemental, we listen to Allan McDonald's testimony in front of the Rogers Commission on February 25th, 1986. This is a long episode, so just a friendly reminder that supplementals are considered optional!

Supplemental 6 - Allan McDonald Testimony

This week we've got classified satellites, alarming heat shield damage, and another Mike is out of his seat!

This week we've got classified satellites, alarming heat shield damage, and another Mike is out of his seat!

097 - STS-27

Before we deal with the tragic loss of Space Shuttle Challenger, we take a moment to learn about the remarkable mission that should have been.

Before we deal with the tragic loss of Space Shuttle Challenger, we take a moment to learn about the remarkable mission that should have been.

092 - STS-51L - Part 1

We look at what physically happened on STS-51L and try to answer some questions.

We look at what physically happened on STS-51L and try to answer some questions.

093 - STS-51L - Part 2

Challenger makes history on a one of a kind mission. Who knew turning a rotary dial could be so dramatic?

Challenger makes history on a one of a kind mission. Who knew turning a rotary dial could be so dramatic?

086 - STS-51F

We conclude our coverage of the Challenger accident by digging into why it was able to happen.

We conclude our coverage of the Challenger accident by digging into why it was able to happen.

094 - STS-51L - Part 3

Project Gemini continues with the flight of Jim McDivitt and Ed White aboard Gemini IV. Learn about spacewalks, orbital rendezvous, and how to open a stuck door in space!

Project Gemini continues with the flight of Jim McDivitt and Ed White aboard Gemini IV. Learn about spacewalks, orbital rendezvous, and how to open a stuck door in space!

014 - Gemini IV

It's been a long wait, well, for some of us, but STS-51B is here! Spacelab is operational and has a whole bunch of science to do. But how are we going to get the monkeys into the payload bay?

It's been a long wait, well, for some of us, but STS-51B is here! Spacelab is operational and has a whole bunch of science to do. But how are we going to get the monkeys into the payload bay?

084 - STS-51B

We is down among 'em on this second journey to the moon. Follow the crew as they fly within spitting distance of the lunar surface.

We is down among 'em on this second journey to the moon. Follow the crew as they fly within spitting distance of the lunar surface.

035 - Apollo 10

A Gumdrop and a Spider fly into low earth orbit.. no, this isn't the start of a bad joke, it's the start of Apollo 9!

A Gumdrop and a Spider fly into low earth orbit.. no, this isn't the start of a bad joke, it's the start of Apollo 9!

034 - Apollo 9

Listen to some of the actual audio from the Apollo 11 mission. Included is the air to ground audio and flight director loop from the powered descent and landing, as well as about 10 minutes surrounding Armstrong's first step on the surface.

Listen to some of the actual audio from the Apollo 11 mission. Included is the air to ground audio and flight director loop from the powered descent and landing, as well as about 10 minutes surrounding Armstrong's first step on the surface.

Supplemental 4 - Apollo 11 Mission Audio

We meet the crew of Skylab 2, wonder what happened to Skylab 1, and take a look at how NASA scrambled to fix their crippled space station.

We meet the crew of Skylab 2, wonder what happened to Skylab 1, and take a look at how NASA scrambled to fix their crippled space station.

055 - Skylab 2: Part 1

Jerry Carr, Ed Gibson, and Bill Pogue have been handed the baton and are ready to start the last leg of the marathon. Skylab 4, the final crew to America's first space station, are GO for launch!

Jerry Carr, Ed Gibson, and Bill Pogue have been handed the baton and are ready to start the last leg of the marathon. Skylab 4, the final crew to America's first space station, are GO for launch!

059 - Skylab 4: Part 1

With our tour of the External Tank and Solid Rocket Boosters complete, it's time to take a look at what they're getting into orbit: the Space Shuttle Orbiter.

With our tour of the External Tank and Solid Rocket Boosters complete, it's time to take a look at what they're getting into orbit: the Space Shuttle Orbiter.

065 - Space Shuttle Orbiter

Apollo 13 is in trouble. But with a lot of clever thinking and a bit of luck, we might just be able to get the crew home.

Apollo 13 is in trouble. But with a lot of clever thinking and a bit of luck, we might just be able to get the crew home.

043 - Apollo 13 (Part 2)

Columbia and Eagle make the final leg of the journey. It's time to head to the surface.

Columbia and Eagle make the final leg of the journey. It's time to head to the surface.

037 - Apollo 11 (Part 1)

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