Why does Australia have a space agency? In today's episode, Jack and Justin talk about three astronauts, two Space Agencies, and one big Dish.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY: Mates in Space is made on Kaurna, Gadigal and Wurundjeri Country, never ceded. We pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging. We also pay respect to other First Nation peoples.

ABOUT US: Mates in Space is a podcast about how we’re going to get to space without taking all of Earth’s bulls**t up with us! Each week, your hosts Jack and Justin will tell a different space story, in preparation for Australia’s exciting new future among the stars. It’s a bit nerdy, a bit sciency, and a lot of fun.

Mates in Space is brought to you by Ampel Audio, Jack Eaton and Justin McArthur. For more info, check out our website at http://matesin.space

SOCIAL LINKS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matesinspace
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/matesinspace
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MatesInSpace
TikTok, for some reason: https://www.tiktok.com/@matesinspace

SOURCES: 
- Neptune Today (2019) 'Watch This Space': https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/read/63429415/neptune-1
- Wikipedia (2022) 'Australian Space Office': https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_Space_Office
- Sydney Morning Herald (2005) 'Astronaut blasts lack of research into space': https://www.smh.com.au/national/astronaut-blasts-lack-of-research-into-space-20050320-gdkyrd.html
- New Zealand Space Agency (2022) 'About us': https://www.mbie.govt.nz/science-and-technology/space/about-us/
- Space.com (2022) 'Iceland emerging as popular practice site for moon and Mars exploration': https://www.space.com/iceland-moon-mars-research-site
- The Day (1984) 'Scully-Power shuttle flight counted down': https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1915&dat=19841004&id=E3UfAAAAIBAJ&pg=3505,662067
- The Vancouver Sun (1972) 'No Chance to Fly, Astronauts Quit': https://www.newspapers.com/clip/29891015/the-vancouver-sun/

ALT TITLE: Three Little Astronauts

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY: Mates in Space is made on Kaurna, Gadigal and Wurundjeri Country, never ceded. We pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging. We also pay respect to other First Nation peoples.
ABOUT US: Mates in Space is a podcast about how we’re going to get to space without taking all of Earth’s bulls**t up with us! Each week, your hosts Jack and Justin will tell a different space story, in preparation for Australia’s exciting new future among the stars. It’s a bit nerdy, a bit sciency, and a lot of fun.
Mates in Space is brought to you by Ampel Audio, Jack Eaton and Justin McArthur. For more info, check out our website at <a href="http://matesin.space">http://matesin.space</a>
SOCIAL LINKS: Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/matesinspace">https://www.instagram.com/matesinspace</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/matesinspace">https://www.facebook.com/matesinspace</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/MatesInSpace">https://twitter.com/MatesInSpace</a> TikTok, for some reason: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@matesinspace">https://www.tiktok.com/@matesinspace</a>
SOURCES:  - Neptune Today (2019) 'Watch This Space': <a href="https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/read/63429415/neptune-1" data-stringify-link="https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/read/63429415/neptune-1" data-sk="tooltip_parent" data-remove-tab-index="true">https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/read/63429415/neptune-1</a> - Wikipedia (2022) 'Australian Space Office': <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_Space_Office">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_Space_Office</a>  - Sydney Morning Herald (2005) 'Astronaut blasts lack of research into space': <a href="https://www.smh.com.au/national/astronaut-blasts-lack-of-research-into-space-20050320-gdkyrd.html">https://www.smh.com.au/national/astronaut-blasts-lack-of-research-into-space-20050320-gdkyrd.html</a>  - New Zealand Space Agency (2022) 'About us': <a href="https://www.mbie.govt.nz/science-and-technology/space/about-us/">https://www.mbie.govt.nz/science-and-technology/space/about-us/</a>  - Space.com (2022) 'Iceland emerging as popular practice site for moon and Mars exploration': <a href="https://www.space.com/iceland-moon-mars-research-site">https://www.space.com/iceland-moon-mars-research-site</a> - The Day (1984) 'Scully-Power shuttle flight counted down': <a href="https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1915&amp;dat=19841004&amp;id=E3UfAAAAIBAJ&amp;pg=3505,662067">https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1915&amp;dat=19841004&amp;id=E3UfAAAAIBAJ&amp;pg=3505,662067</a>  - The Vancouver Sun (1972) 'No Chance to Fly, Astronauts Quit': <a href="https://www.newspapers.com/clip/29891015/the-vancouver-sun/">https://www.newspapers.com/clip/29891015/the-vancouver-sun/</a> <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2014-12-11/the-death-and-life-of-the-13-month-calendar"></a>
ALT TITLE: Three Little Astronauts

Justin McArthur and Jack Eaton are going to get to space, without taking Earth’s bulls**t up with them. As Australia plans for a future among the stars, we’re stuck hearing about the joyrides of billionaires — but there are far more interesting conversations to be had. 'Mates in Space' is a science comedy podcast about our space aspirations, featuring a mix of narrative journalism, interviews with experts, and (occasionally) jokes. It’s a bit nerdy, a bit sciency, and a lot of fun. Dr Karl, eat your heart out. 

ABOUT THE SHOW: Mates in Space is produced by Justin McArthur and Jack Eaton, and hosted by P. Zinner & Co. For more info, check out our website at http://matesin.space.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY: Mates in Space was made on Kaurna, Gadigal and Wurundjeri Country, never ceded. We pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging. We also pay respect to other First Nations peoples. 

Justin McArthur and Jack Eaton are going to get to space, without taking Earth’s bulls**t up with them. As Australia plans for a future among the stars, we’re stuck hearing about the joyrides of billionaires — but there are far more interesting conversations to be had. 'Mates in Space' is a science comedy podcast about our space aspirations, featuring a mix of narrative journalism, interviews with experts, and (occasionally) jokes. It’s a bit nerdy, a bit sciency, and a lot of fun. Dr Karl, eat your heart out.  ABOUT THE SHOW: Mates in Space is produced by Justin McArthur and Jack Eaton, and hosted by P. Zinner &amp; Co. For more info, check out our website at <a href="http://matesin.space">http://matesin.space</a>. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY: Mates in Space was made on Kaurna, Gadigal and Wurundjeri Country, never ceded. We pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging. We also pay respect to other First Nations peoples.