Casual Space

Author: Beth Mund

Lets talk SPACE, and lets keep it casual. Nothing too technical. Stories that inspire. As a former NASA Public Affairs Officer, let be serve as your guide. Ill provide conversations that are both interesting and fun. Each weekly episode brings a new, fresh discussion on a variety of space topics & stories. The universe is pretty big, so theres always something new to discover! Join me and find YOUR inner space geek on Casual Space!
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Genres: Natural Sciences, Science, Technology

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277: Launching from Nova Scotia: STORIES of Space MISSION 03
Episode 277
Friday, 10 October, 2025

In this exciting new episode of Casual Space, Beth is joined by Alex Martin to share all the details about STORIES of Space MISSION 03, launching soon from Canada’s first commercial spaceport in beautiful Nova Scotia! Together, Beth and Alex talk about what it takes to prepare for this historic suborbital mission — from planning and partnerships to payloads and the people who make it all possible. Listeners will get an insider’s look at how stories (your submitted stories) are being sent to space, connecting us all to exploration in a deeply personal and creative way. They’ll also discuss how Maritime Launch Services and T-Minus Engineering are helping make this mission a reality, and how teachers, students, and storytellers can still submit their stories for inclusion on this incredible journey. In this episode, you’ll discover: What makes MISSION 03 unique and why it’s such a milestone for Canada How STORIES of Space is connecting humanity to space exploration through storytelling Behind-the-scenes insights from the team preparing for launch How you can send your own story to space before the October 31st deadline Learn more or submit your story: storiesofspace.com