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Kristin Fisher

US space journalist and former CNN space correspondent. Appears in the series as a regular guest bringing reporting and family knowledge of human spaceflight.

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62 snips
Mar 30, 2026 • 47min

Artemis II: 1. Why humans are returning to the Moon

Tim Marshall, journalist and author on geopolitics and the new space race. Rebecca Morelle, BBC science editor reporting live from Kennedy Space Center. Kristin Fisher, US space reporter providing on-the-ground context. They discuss launch readiness, fuel and technical challenges, political and commercial drivers behind returning to the Moon, international partnerships and how this mission fits into Space Race 2.0.
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Apr 1, 2026 • 41min

Artemis II: 3. Man around the Moon

Jeremy Hansen, Canadian astronaut making his first trip beyond low Earth orbit. Kristin Fisher, US space reporter at Kennedy Space Center giving live launch-site updates. They discuss launch sensations and fueling milestones. They cover Orion manoeuvres, translunar injection timing, crew roles and cross‑training. They touch on international collaboration and the emotional weight of going to the Moon.
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Mar 31, 2026 • 27min

Artemis II: 2. Rocket man

John Blevins, NASA chief engineer for the SLS, gives technical perspective on the rocket. Kristin Fisher, U.S. space journalist at Kennedy Space Center, reports live on launch preparations. They discuss launch readiness, fueling and cryogenics, ascent dynamics like Max Q and booster separation, engine heritage and why SLS is expendable for now.
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Apr 3, 2026 • 34min

Artemis II: 5. No Going Back

Sian Cleaver, Airbus Defence and Space engineer behind the European Service Module, explains the module's engines, solar arrays and systems. Kristin Fisher, US space journalist reporting from Kennedy Space Center, adds on-the-ground perspective. They talk about the translunar injection, solar-panel flexing, Orion's life-support and radiation measures, and how international and commercial partners shape future lunar missions.
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Apr 2, 2026 • 26min

Artemis II: 4. Launch after-party

Rebecca Morelle, BBC News Science Editor, sends a vivid postcard from Kennedy Space Center. Kristin Fisher, US space journalist, captures the launch atmosphere and on-site reactions. They recount countdown glitches and fixes. They describe early in-orbit hiccups like toilets and valves, and the tense lead-up to the crucial translunar decision.
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Mar 30, 2026 • 4min

Recommending: 13 Minutes Presents Artemis II

Kristin Fisher, a US space journalist and former CNN space correspondent, joins a lively look at Artemis II. The conversation circles NASA’s plan to send four astronauts around the Moon. It spotlights the mission’s historic scale, daily real-time coverage, and why this flight feels like the start of a bold new era in human spaceflight.
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Apr 7, 2024 • 15min

One Thing: America’s Moment in the (Eclipsed) Sun

CNN Space & Defense Correspondent Kristin Fisher discusses the upcoming total solar eclipse, its significance, and the impact of weather conditions on viewing. The podcast explores the cultural and historical importance of solar eclipses, highlighting how cosmic events like these can unite humanity and offer perspective on our place in the cosmos.
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Apr 4, 2026 • 36min

Artemis II: 6. Halfway There

Kristin Fisher, a US space journalist who reports from mission control, updates on Integrity passing the halfway mark to the Moon. Short accounts cover the cancelled correction burn, stunning Orion photos, crew life in microgravity, debris tracking and avoidance, and discussions on lunar water, resources and what a future base must endure.
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Aug 11, 2024 • 20min

One Thing: Two Astronauts. One Space Station. No End in Sight.

Kristin Fisher, a CNN Space & Defense Correspondent, dives into the ongoing saga of astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, who remain aboard the International Space Station, eight weeks overdue for return. The discussion sheds light on the technical hurdles of Boeing's Starliner, including helium leaks and thruster problems, complicating their journey home. Fisher also highlights NASA's backup plans involving SpaceX's Dragon capsule and underscores the astronauts' resilience amid the uncertainties of private space travel.
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Aug 11, 2024 • 20min

Two Astronauts. One Space Station. No End in Sight.

Kristin Fisher, a CNN Space & Defense Correspondent, dives into the riveting saga of astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, who remain aboard the International Space Station eight weeks past their return date. The discussion highlights Boeing's Starliner setbacks, revealing technical failures and safety concerns. Fischer addresses the psychological toll on the stranded astronauts, underscores reliance on private sector space travel, and explores potential contingencies, including SpaceX's Dragon as an alternative return option. The future of commercial spaceflight hangs in the balance.

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