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Since its humble beginnings in 1962, visitors from across the globe have come to Hutchinson to discover the inspiration that can only be found at the Cosmosphere. Now, take a digital journey into history and science with The Cosmosphere Podcast.

The Cosmosphere Podcast The Cosmosphere & John Mulnix

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    • 5.0 • 35 Ratings

Since its humble beginnings in 1962, visitors from across the globe have come to Hutchinson to discover the inspiration that can only be found at the Cosmosphere. Now, take a digital journey into history and science with The Cosmosphere Podcast.

    Astronaut Steve Swanson’s Visit to the Cosmosphere (And a Renovation Update)

    Astronaut Steve Swanson’s Visit to the Cosmosphere (And a Renovation Update)

    Cosmosphere Links-
    Check out the Cosmosphere's incredible library of online content at LaunchNext. LaunchNext.org!


    You can see all of the upcoming events and more by checking the Cosmosphere calendar.
    Cosmosphere Calendar


    You can contact the Cosmosphere's Box office at 620-665-9312 for more information on upcoming events.


    The Heliophysics Big Year- NASA


    Kids Activities- NASA Science Space Place


    The Cosmosphere's YouTube Channel- Tons of great stuff here, plus the Hard Hat series Chuck and I talked about during this episode. The Cosmosphere- YouTube

    • 53 min
    Skylab at 50: Part 2

    Skylab at 50: Part 2

    In this episode Emily Carney, David Hitt, and John Mulnix, chat a bit more about Skylab, human spaceflight, and more. This episode also includes audio from Skylab 1 and 2, so give it a listen!


    Cosmosphere Links-
    Check out the Cosmosphere's incredible library of online content at LaunchNext. LaunchNext.org!


    You can see all of the upcoming events and more by checking the Cosmosphere calendar.
    Cosmosphere Calendar


    You can contact the Cosmosphere's Box office at 620-665-9312 for more information on upcoming events.

    • 47 min
    Skylab at 50: Blazing the Trail for ISS, Artemis and Beyond

    Skylab at 50: Blazing the Trail for ISS, Artemis and Beyond

    In this episode we're joined by Emily Carney, David Hitt, John Mulnix, and via Zoom, astronaut and Skylab 3 pilot Jack Lousma and Mission Control Flight Director, Milt Windler, for “Skylab at 50: Blazing the Trail for ISS, Artemis and Beyond.” This live conversation will covered the history of Skylab and the effect its creation has had on the space program as a whole.


    Cosmosphere Links-
    Check out the Cosmosphere's incredible library of online content at LaunchNext. LaunchNext.org!


    You can see all of the upcoming events and more by checking the Cosmosphere calendar.
    Cosmosphere Calendar


    You can contact the Cosmosphere's Box office at 620-665-9312 for more information on upcoming events.

    • 1 hr 24 min
    Apollo's Amazing Folding Rover: Stories of the Sturdy LRV

    Apollo's Amazing Folding Rover: Stories of the Sturdy LRV

    Cosmosphere’s curator Shannon Whetzel shares her newly rekindled enthusiasm for what may be the most under-appreciated piece of Apollo-era technology: the Lunar Roving Vehicle, or LRV. A foldable marvel affectionately known as the “Moon buggy,” the LRV allowed Apollo 15, 16, and 17 astronauts to push the frontier of human exploration by traversing a mountainous area on the Moon the size of Manhattan.


    Cosmosphere Links-
    Check out the Cosmosphere's incredible library of online content at LaunchNext. LaunchNext.org!


    You can see all of the upcoming events and more by checking the Cosmosphere calendar.
    Cosmosphere Calendar


    You can contact the Cosmosphere's Box office at 620-665-9312 for more information on upcoming events.

    • 43 min
    Coffee at the Cosmo- The Making of a Podcast Part 2

    Coffee at the Cosmo- The Making of a Podcast Part 2

    Coffee at the Cosmo- The Making of a Podcast Part 2
    Here's part 2 of the conversation between Emily Carney, Dave Giles, and John Mulnix.


    Emily Carney is a historian, writer, and United States Navy veteran. Dave Giles is a singer/songwriter from London, England who has always had a passion for space flight. Carney and Giles co-host "Space and Things" a weekly podcast devoted to the exploration of space, covering the past, present, and future of space flight. John Mulnix launched "The Cosmosphere Podcast" in 2017, a digital journey into history and science where listeners discover the inspiration that can only be found at the Cosmosphere. He is also creator and host of "The Space Shot," a concentrated dose of space awesomeness, including space history, pop culture, science, and more.


    Cosmosphere Links-
    Check out the Cosmosphere's incredible library of online content at LaunchNext. LaunchNext.org!


    You can see all of the upcoming events and more by checking the Cosmosphere calendar.
    Cosmosphere Calendar


    You can contact the Cosmosphere's Box office at 620-665-9312 for more information on upcoming events.

    • 43 min
    Coffee at the Cosmo- The Making of a Podcast Part 1

    Coffee at the Cosmo- The Making of a Podcast Part 1

    Join us for the first Coffee at the Cosmo of 2023!


    Emily Carney is a historian, writer, and United States Navy veteran. Dave Giles is a singer/songwriter from London, England who has always had a passion for space flight. Carney and Giles co-host "Space and Things" a weekly podcast devoted to the exploration of space, covering the past, present, and future of space flight. John Mulnix launched "The Cosmosphere Podcast" in 2017, a digital journey into history and science where listeners discover the inspiration that can only be found at the Cosmosphere. He is also creator and host of "The Space Shot," a concentrated dose of space awesomeness, including space history, pop culture, science, and more.


    Cosmosphere Links-
    Check out the Cosmosphere's incredible library of online content at LaunchNext. LaunchNext.org!


    You can see all of the upcoming events and more by checking the Cosmosphere calendar.
    Cosmosphere Calendar


    You can contact the Cosmosphere's Box office at 620-665-9312 for more information on upcoming events.

    • 53 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
35 Ratings

35 Ratings

Wayne Shockey ,

Love the podcast!

What a great podcast! Always look forward to it. I appreciate all the hard work that’s put into it!

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I like the monthly format! Very informative!

I enjoy the content and like learning about space history. I never knew about the Cosmosphere until now!

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