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Welcome to the Rocket Ranch

Welcome to the Rocket Ranch, the official podcast of NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. Take a listen for a behind-the-scenes sneak peek into the inner workings of the world’s premiere spaceport.

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Season 1Episode 18Dec 16, 2019

Rocket Ranch - Episode 18: To Launch a Starliner

Commercial and government partnerships and contracts might not sound that fascinating, but when we're talking about certifying Boeing Starliner to carry humans to space, the challenges and complexities become a whole lot more interesting.

Season 1Episode 17Nov 1, 2019

Rocket Ranch - Episode 17: Abort!

Rockets are dangerous. And before we strap our star sailors in, we need to know there is a proven escape plan.

Season 1Episode 16Oct 16, 2019

Rocket Ranch - Episode 16: An ICONic Launch

The air-launched Northrop Grumman Pegasus XL is the vehicle selected to launch NASA's Ionospheric Connection Explorer, or ICON.

Season 1Episode 15Oct 4, 2019

Rocket Ranch - Episode 15: Jedi Masters of Launchery

For over 20 years, NASA's Launch Services Program (LSP) has been the workhorse of uncrewed spaceflight, enabling exploration of Pluto, the Sun, the Earth and other worlds. In this episode, we hear from Amanda Mitskevich and Chuck Dovale - two leaders within LSP.