16 Sunsets
“16 Sunsets” is a captivating 10-part podcast series that explores the dramatic history of NASA’s Space Shuttle program, crafted by the award-winning team behind “13 Minutes to the Moon.” Hosted by renowned space storyteller Kevin Fong and featuring music by Christian Lundberg from Hans Zimmer’s Bleeding Fingers Composers’ Collective, the series recounts the birth of the Shuttle era through the eyes of those who built and flew it. From the Shuttle’s audacious first flight in 1981 with Commander John Young and rookie Bob Crippen to the intricate technical challenges it faced, the podcast delves into the political, engineering, and cultural forces that shaped its inception. With over 40 interviews from NASA veterans and personal insights from Fong—who witnessed the Shuttle era firsthand—"16 Sunsets" captures the spirit of innovation and the human stories behind the missions, revealing the profound impact of the Space Shuttle on our understanding of human spaceflight.
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