StarTalk Podcast: Cosmic Queries: Rocket Science is Hard w/ Neil deGrasse Tyson & Bill Nye

Presenting the exclusive, KZbin video version of our full podcast episode, “Cosmic Queries: Rocket Science is Hard,” complete with a few glitches that got edited out of the podcast! Now you can watch host Neil deGrasse Tyson as he answers fan questions about Antares, Rosetta, Philae, the Space Shuttle and more with the help of Planetary Society CEO Bill Nye the Science Guy and comic co-host Chuck Nice. You’ll learn about the differences between ignoring known risks, as with Challenger and Columbia, and underestimating difficulties, as may be the case with Virgin Galactic’s SpaceShipTwo. Find out how Scott Hubbard helped change NASA’s mantra of “Faster, Better, Cheaper” - which led to the failed Mars Climate Orbiter and Mars Polar Lander missions - and replaced it with the successes of Spirit, Opportunity and Curiosity. The trio also discusses the possibility of finding life on comets and asteroids, the growing concern over artificial intelligence and robot uprisings, and the human drive to explore the unknown regardless of the risk.
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[@perbersojorge]

Sad i had to find this on sinema sins, but happy i found it

[@StarTalk]

Welcome to the party, pal!

[@punkid200]

where have u been all my life

[@natenet1240]

+Lord Tikky lol i found it the same way, recommendation by cinama sins.

[@DrBoosey]

I found this from cinema sins im glad I did.

[@davidmurphy8364]

+StarTalk Radio Hahaha love the Die Hard reference :D

[@rosh70]

Would've loved Bill Nye be teaching me Engineering...he has a fluid sense of communication. He speaks so easily about Science & Engineering.

[@PortalOfAwesome]

I don't understand why every episode isn't shot on video, and why the actual podcast audio wasn't used. I would gladly edit every single podcast from raw video and audio for free, just for the good of humanity.

[@jjsaenz186]

You are the real mvp!!!

[@cultured123]

SAME, It's REALLY REALLY not that hard lol.

[@TheBear9000]

I find this annoying as well.

[@CanyonF]

Honestly though. The audio is just awful

[@PortalOfAwesome]

A L, This wasn't the case way back when I wrote this comment. I'm going to pretend that this comment made them do it.

[@michaelaltun]

Fuck yeah... Science bitches. All hail neil degrass tyson

[@englishteacherx]

Is it just me or does there seem to be an understated and unspoken but very real competitive hostility between Nye and Tyson?

[@sonnybello6777]

englishteacherx I don't think "hostility" is the right word.

[@forestschoenrock3040]

Bill Nye always looks irritated

[@varuntulsyan2558]

"Frenemies" is the perfect word to explain their relationship.

[@chrisross4726]

Excellent observation, I've noticed that too!

[@SuperUghe]

Varun Tulsyan no, it’s not. That’s not the nature of it at all lol

[@dracoargentum9783]

I absolutely love these episodes with Bill Nye and NDT together.

[@dpkprm]

Damn. my question got featured. Bill Nye said my name. !! xD xD xD xD

[@StarTalk]

Thanks for the question! -Ben, KZbin Manager

[@sciencenewsoverbrews5798]

Woooo hoo!

[@user-ec6kt2fg7m]

Science News Over Brews SNOB, cool name!

[@PartVIII]

Bill Nye is keeping this conversation bearable to listen to. Thank you, Bill

[@danieldvs100]

bill nye and Neil degrasse Tyson, I absolutely love this.

[@anthonychojvang]

The tension in the air between Neil and Bill

[@hollowzounds]

Probably the most I've learned all week, just listening to them bounce idea's off each other, and hearing all the wonder information they have to share.

[@_Furry.exe_]

I thought that was just me x3

[@StarTalk]

*New Full Episode Video! “Cosmic Queries: Rocket Science is Hard”* With Neil deGrasse Tyson, Chuck Nice and guest Bill Nye. Watch now: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpbQk2OAj9l0hJI

[@JWH3]

They don't turn. They rotationally translate.

[@CuttinBlade]

StarTalk Radio This is great, please upload full episodes like this more often. I been a fan of Bill Nye and Neil Tyson for nearly 20 years.

[@richjay1565]

Bigga Numba Six there's a decent number here.. www.startalkradio.net/shows-archive/ Elon musk one was great

[@haidarh8171]

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[@CorollaNut68]

***** That is correct...it blew on takeoff. The second was from damage to the insulation caused by ice striking it on takeoff...heat got in during reentry.

[@starlord3496]

People if you are poorly atm and bed ridden like me having Chuck Bill and Neil talking Science in the background all day will help, it takes your mind of being poorly because it is so interesting.

[@ScienceManiacCZ]

Would love to see a sit down of you three again and re-answer these questions knowing what we know now about the modern space race. Have deep talks about Artemis, Starship, Falcon (9 & heavy), blue origin and other commerical rockets. Have a talk about the awesome experimental projects like perseverance and ingenuity, the new missions to Venus, D.A.R.T., and how we've touched the sun's outer boundaries and survived! Loved this and all y'all do!

[@HVYContent]

Bill was keeping it altogether. I respect that. Good dialogue overall and informative

[@Endur101]

Thank you so much for the full episode!

[@toolguyslayer1]

Kudos for this guy to get these two together that's big-time it's like having your two biggest rock stars in one room and they are rockin out

[@tokojose8774]

Love the full episodes in video, Nice job :D

[@tsraikage]

it's so interesting to see your evolution of microphones throughout the time

[@nutsackmania]

Bill Nye just increased to 109% of rated awesome.

[@SternVonAfrika]

YEEEESS!! a full show!! finally. thank you!! in the future can you use the audio from the mic recording plz?

[@EverboughART]

"You just got bitch slapped by Bill Nye."

[@MrWWErocks2000]

Love full episodes

[@niknak_tube]

I like the flow between them all. Good energy.

[@jacksoncabot9045]

Dr. Tyson and Bill Nye are the ultimate dream team. These guys should get a cool biologist on the team and get a daily morning show.

[@spacepopeXIV]

I know who mean... My boy, Richard Dawkins.

[@richhooker1263]

Love this channel.. this show, and all of its associates! Thank you as always for sharing! Long time fan of Dr Neil and Dr Bill (25-30 years! Chuck too now) Humanity owes you two a great debt.. I do too! Thank you for all of your work and dedication to our species and our civilization!

[@davidmurphy8364]

Some great questions asked and fantastic answers given, love this stuff

[@KokeshiAudrey]

Bill: Where do we come from? Neil: I wanna know where we're going. Brilliant closer.

[@pylonsquelch1]

Thanks for the full episode

[@livefree1030]

Thank you for the upload. As a subscriber this is exactly what I was waiting for. Bill Nye, Chuck and Neil make a great team.

[@tobyfunk6858]

Not sure if I like Chuck or Eugene better. They are both great at driving the conversation in a fun direction whilst not interrupting the flow of conversation for a cheap joke. Just discovered this show recently. I'm not very intelligent especially when science is involved but I find it incredibly fascinating and important. Kudos to a fun and informative show.

[@vicplichota]

This is really worthwhile; listening to these people arguing, instead of presenting a prepared speech.

[@Devil115]

Ahhh A full episode! Thank You Thank You!

[@giggitygoobrick]

These auto generated subtitles are the best I've seen

[@DraconisWyrm]

I appreciate your work, Chuck.

[@amirs.3323]

The new videos are cool with fancy desks and CGI backdrops but there is nothing like couple of smart guys ( and Chuck JK..) in Tyson's basement at 11:00pm talking rocket science. So cool. Thank you for uploading these full length videos.

[@TheHuggableEmpire]

I love listening to this channel.

[@BinaryDNA]

Neil it is okay to get things and words wrong, as long as you get it right in the end, don't feel embarrassed. And Bill it is not always about having the right answer, as much as it is about knowing how to get the answer. It's like I don't have the answer, but let me check my formula. And I haven't forgotten you Chuck. It is awesome to see you one day on CNN, then a week later on Star Talk, plus we have Neil and Bill. Awesome guys, keep up the good work.

[@Scalemailmailmail]

Synced soundcloud and youtube = perfect audio! yay!

[@coffeine1924]

Love the use of tactics, and plain competitive aggression from Neil and bill when it comes to debating. Debating must have been quite important in their lives. As it seems to have carried over to when they debate naturally with one another. Strikingly it appears like they care more deeply(in this situation) about the objective of debating. Rather than the topic itself. A beautiful display of their journey through science and its communities. I mean they remember such deep and descriptive details about where they were and how to prove it, and what was said. They use some unbelievable logic, through analogies/examples, about how points in their perspective contradict themselves. Its amazing to watch.

[@JRey2040]

the title of this video should be neil vs bill

[@ashiko19]

Yayyy! More full episodes please

[@ZeitGeist_TV]

I'm late but love it. Need more asap

[@the_disabled_gamer2832]

StarTalk Radio Absolutely Excellent show !

[@chiefdancingostriche]

if you don't mind my asking something. of all the scifi shows/movies/books/other media i have watched/read/experienced, how come a situation has never arose where 2 starships met in space but 1 was in an upside down position from the other? the captain says "your ship is upside down, turn it around". captain from the other ship responds "no, it is your ship that is upside down, turn yours around".

[@612Tiberius]

chiefdancingostriche The way it has been "allegedly" addressed in most movies, etc., is that a standard orientation was previously agreed to; perpendicular to the average orbits of the solar system's planets, and aligned "vertically" in one direction or the other with regard to this orbital plane. At least that's my best guess.

[@cpmartins]

chiefdancingostriche Because they're shows. In shows, the only things the happen are what the author wants. If you are looking for a meta-explanation, then it's simple. The ship's computer automatically aligns the image of the ships to what it's expected. Also no space captain worth their salt would ever utter those statements. They'd make him look like a fool.

[@chiefdancingostriche]

would make for good comedy tho.

[@Linchful]

chiefdancingostriche Just reading your description of the situation made me laugh. They should totally do that sort of space comedy.

[@chiefdancingostriche]

i agree.

[@Hitmarrk3r]

i happen to find my self watching this exactly one year ago :)

[@sciencenewsoverbrews5798]

Great podcast!

[@grantwisser9649]

Bill will always be my boy, he speaks on all his sciences, not a narrowed view.

[@wootle]

An awesome podcast and what a great gathering, thank you. However - the audio is horribly weak.

[@Ladyzelda333]

This video was so much fun!!!

[@stevenappel1603]

Is there anywhere a transscript aviable of this episode? I do not understand Mr. Nyes answer on the Venus-Question.

[@Nebuchadnezzr]

they are headbutting mentally. its awesome. love the tyson and bill bye

[@daviddios1619]

I love Science , thank you for being on line and TV . We sure need more of this in our lives. Keep up the great work and find a way to be more political .

[@scorchedcore4357]

great rocketry technicals and vids @ TMRO

[@rd264]

Neil and Bill are great teachers.

[@MapXilla]

Why haven't I watched these sooner? Oh well, never too late to learn :)

[@madiescandon4615]

hi i have a question. Ever since i little ive always had an interest in the universe. I want to be an astronomer. my question is what is the difference between astrophysicist and astronomer. also, I would love to be an astronaut. I was thinking with astronomy, it could help me get in as an astronaut but looking at the requirements at NASA and it says that they look for people in a higher level in degree for engineering, biological science, physical science, or mathematics. in order for me to become an astronaut, should i consider these, will astronomy help me get in or no?

[@slevinshafel9395]

19:50 a use of big asteroid can be tu use it like plataform to launch(use mechanism like old catapults or slinghot) and improve that speed.

[@s4njuro462]

Bills face goes totally red at 37:00 LMAO

[@ShaRakuZz]

37:34 "What can I say, I can never hate a man for getting a little vertical tail" Made my day!

[@bryanstaley6874]

I know you are only person on earth that will ever understand. Hey Bill. Thanks you inspired me. Change your world

[@zantherhayes7229]

Where do I go to ask questions? I think I have a decent one...

[@wheelman220]

I don't mean to plug anything here but i feel that my Science Literacy is getting healthy attention by playing a game called Kerbal Space Program. A Very realistic mathematically based rocket science / aerodynamics simulator. I would Love to know what Dr. Tyson and Dr. Nye think of this game and giving us an easy outlet for experimenting with Science Literacy.

[@wheelman220]

the game as is.. not to scale. but their are mods to have scaled solar system. To make it >Very Realistic.

[@wheelman220]

I haven't used nuFar. If it is updated for the latest 1.0.2 version, ill check it out.

[@Helghastl33t]

Bart Bols you can nitpick the game and find crazy scenario's that shouldn't work. But the orbital mechanics are great and do offer an accurate picture of how space travel works.

[@Helghastl33t]

Bart Bols Haha, that sounds like a good time to me! Unfortunately the on rail system is mandatory due to the difficulty of the physics calculations. If everything that is not under your direct control has to be calculated the game becomes unplayable after just a few crafts in space.

[@BigTylt]

If you want realistic...get Orbiter.

[@obtrunco]

I can't tell if Bill Nye is tired, has a migraine or depressed.

[@SuperUghe]

He’s just a little weird to those who aren’t used to him

[@ranelrimas6523]

Yeah, just in a bad mood I guess.

[@Synathidy]

No, not depressed, that's just how lots of us scientists feel living in the 21st century with a significant portion of people still denying science. It's pretty f*cking depressing and infuriating to devote yourself to science, the thing which protects and improves humanity, and then have people doubt it.

[@David_F97]

I wonder how Dan felt at 34:00

[@avocado241]

Watching this on end of 2020

[@bring.3600]

What is Bill Nye's "ancient wisdom" at 45:55?

[@victormendoza3295]

Niel, bill and a smart funny guy. Can't get better than that.

[@victorfreitas4692]

I love this show!!!

[@HeroicLarvy]

More more more more!

[@lrmcatspaw1]

I love this dude.

[@komaedanagito4real]

I'm such a huge fan I'm not smart but science calls me. wish I wasn't so stupid haha

[@ckboy221]

Your interest alone stands as proof of intelligence.

[@komaedanagito4real]

+ckboy221 wow.. never had anyone say something so positive about me. thank you!

[@hannahebrown320]

+Prince Ruby curiosity and a strong will to learn trumps an iq any day

[@sleepyd1231]

I feel a similar way, but rather towards philosophy. In a matter of fact I find philosophy a lot more interesting, perhaps because I'm better at it, not because of choice but as of circumstance. See when you have insomnia when you can't sleep you just think. Wish i was better suited for science but I do believe philosophy has much more to contribute to humanity.

[@DanyIsDeadChannel313]

Komaeda Nagito iq is shit,

[@matthewbartke4424]

A full episode? That's more like it!

[@Jason-tc8vi]

8:02 "I said naive mind! My mind seem naive to you??"

[@xeroterragoth1866]

"If you pooped while you were doing pull ups..." I died laughing lol though I guess he's technically correct.

[@UhtredOfBamburgh]

this guy needs to put pads up on the walls or something. dat echo

[@JLPicard1648]

19:10 That was basically the plot of an episode of TNG. It was called "The Chase"

[@HexxuSz]

sweet lord full episode

[@markvalenzo]

Im really glad you guys finally posted a full epidose, but seriously the audio is horrible.

[@saurabhbehere5435]

how to correct subtitles ? can I do that as viewer !

[@jokerboy666]

This is the best thing i have seen since the last bill nye movie from gr 9

[@noneofyourbusiness5451]

What is the validity of "Von Braun's Orbital Anomaly"? In the early space program was the anomalous orbit attained by the craft ever solved? I read the anomalous orbit problem disappeared when Von Braun changed from dynamic stabilization by rotating the rocket structure to using gyroscopic stabilization as the Russians were using. That there were no changes in the math or the science itself (speed, mass, fuel, etc.) only in the design of the spacecraft.

[@glom9995]

3:56 through like 4:02, look at Chuck's reaction to Bill's snappy response.

[@mathematician237]

Got a Neil DeGrasse Tyson ad on this xD

[@ChrisGary]

Neil deGrasse Tyson pronounces GIF as Jif! One more for the good guys

[@nathanporter271]

I think Bill is totally using a Lamy! XD

[@s4njuro462]

If you tell people there is a 1:100 chance they would die from getting on a rollercoaster.. some people would still ride.. not because we are risk takers, but rather... because we are sadly bad at math.....

[@ozymandias5847]

Bill and Neil look super tired.

[@johnreyes2461]

that's the smart tired bro

[@johnreyes2461]

genius even

[@ozymandias5847]

+Anton Trier Looks like it. Actively thinking all the time seems like it's very demanding. That requires great mental stamina. Even though they are professional thinkers. The same thing happens to me when thinking too much. Just like exercise.

[@ozymandias5847]

+Anton Trier Keep at it. By having the discipline of deep thinking every day you will develop mental stamina and you can achieve their level of complex thinking in the future. Remember they didn't start out as that. They were students too in the past.

[@spacepopeXIV]

Thank you for that Ozy, very motivating

[@AfrikanAdventures]

So please make that debate possible! Let the 2 gentleman know and invite them to the debate

[@animefan32]

I like the topic but the audio leaves much to be desire...I just can't, but I'm glad their audio has improved from their latest podcasts.

[@JoshuaPagan]

Man... I want a Space Marshmallow Rock!

[@xthekingsguard1229]

Much love

[@tylergreiner9014]

NEIL AND BILL... can there be any more win than this?

[@hunterwilliamson23]

Yes you get ice in New Mexico I live here

[@niknak_tube]

Cool info

[@moeezS]

25:35 - 29:30 Marshmallow rock haha

[@betelgeuse4290]

More longer videos please...

[@DregoryTerm]

Bill Nye with that blue Lamy All-Star.

[@joppadoni]

'That new rocket smell...' ahahhahhahahahahhaha Nice is brilliant :)

[@mysilentwarrior]

You all have microphones but it sounds like there was only one mic in the middle of the table and it was picking you all.

[@AstroK32]

21:58 “and if you pooped while pulling up”