Videos: Space Pod reports on spiders in space, spaceplanes, sad Uranus, refractors, & SpaceX test

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Spiders in Space and Dogs on Mars – Space Pod 05/13/15

This week Lisa Stojanovski talks about spidernauts on the space station, and whether we should take man’s best friend to Mars.

Golden Orb Spiders on the International Space Station: http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/sta…

* Spaceplanes Part 2: Rocket Powered Aircraft – Space Pod 05/12/15

In the second part of Space Mike’s analysis of Spaceplanes, the rocket powered precursors to the X-15 are discussed.

Uranus: the saddest planet in the solar system? – Space Pod 05/11/15

Ariel Waldman gets emo about everyone making fun of Uranus and explains why it’s a really cool planet that deserves more attention.

Through the Looking Glass: Refractors – Space Pod 05/08/15

TMRO Astronomer Jared Head kicks off a 4-part SpacePod series about finding the right telescope, and takes a closer look at refracting telescopes.

SpaceX Pad Abort Test Equals 0-345MPH Real Quick! – Space Pod 05/07/15 

SpaceX successfully tested launch abort capability on their Dragon 2 capsule, getting one step closer to being certified to fly astronauts to the Space Station.