Red Planet Live

The Mars Society - Red Planet Live
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A raw, off-the-cuff look into all things Mars. We will talk with planetary scientists, STEM field experts, commercial space representatives, and space advocates who all have a deep passion for Mars. Ashton Zeth is the new host of our 60-minute video broadcast on behalf of the Mars Society and will lead and moderate tantalizing discussions with our virtual guests as we delve into the questions and work being done in order to make the human exploration and settlement of the Red Planet a reality. For more information about the Mars Society, visit www.MarsSociety.org

  1. 3d ago

    David Brin, PhD, Sci Fi Author

    What’s next for humanity—on Mars and in the age of AI?In this episode of Red Planet Live, award-winning author, scientist, and futurist David Brin joined us for a wide-ranging conversation about artificial intelligence, space exploration, science fiction, and the technological crossroads ahead.Brin discussed his work exploring AI and alien intelligence, Ailien Minds, his short story Mars Opposition, NASA’s NIAC program, and why science fiction writers may need to look less far into the future as rapid advances in AI and other technologies make the near future increasingly difficult to predict. The conversation also explored the accelerating pace of technological change, humanity’s expansion into space, and the role science fiction can play in helping us think through futures that may arrive sooner than expected.https://www.davidbrin.com/David’s Blog:https://davidbrin.blogspot.com/Buy "The Best of David Brin"https://shorturl.at/HjTHvBuy "Ailien Minds: Advice about - and for - our natural, AI and hybrid heirs"https://a.co/d/05f1JPc2David Brin's Young adult (YA) scifi series:The "Out of Time" (or "Yanked!") series: Only teens can teleport through time and space! Dollops of fun, adventure & optimism for young adults. http://www.davidbrin.com/outoftime.htmlLimitless Telepresencehttps://limitlesstelepresence.com/mis...We’ll also include links below for aspiring science fiction writers:https://davidbrin.blogspot.com/2023/1...VIVID TOMORROWS: Science Fiction and Hollywood - http://www.davidbrin.com/vividtomorro...

  2. Sep 30

    Flashline Crew 19: Mars in the Arctic

    Flashline in the Arctic: Inside Mars on Earth with Crew 19 What is it really like to live and work at one of the most remote Mars analog stations on Earth? In this episode of Red Planet Live, we go inside the Flashline Mars Arctic Research Station (FMARS) on Devon Island in the Canadian High Arctic with Crew 19 members Trevor Jahn and Dr. Laura Thomas. The conversation explores the realities of isolation, field science, crew dynamics, and operating in an environment that can serve as an analog for future missions to Mars. Dr. Laura Thomas shares a striking reflection on isolation: rather than making her feel vulnerable, the remoteness of the Arctic environment created an unexpected sense of safety — a fascinating insight into the psychology of living far from the rest of the world. Crew 19 also carried Flag 81 of The Explorers Club, a historic flag with its own long record of exploration and expeditions, taking it with them to Haughton Crater during the mission. Located on Devon Island, Haughton Crater and the surrounding polar desert provide one of Earth's most Mars-like environments. FMARS gives researchers an opportunity to study not only technologies and field procedures, but also the human experience of operating as a small crew in an isolated and extreme environment. (FMARS) Flashline Fmars.marssociety.orgDr. Laura Thomaswww.sourcecoherence.comlinkedin.com/in/laura-thomas-space-psychology

  3. Sep 17

    Pacific NW Moon-Mars Analog Station Announcement

    James Burk & Dr. Brown of South Seattle College join Red Planet Live to discuss new partnership agreement to build a Moon-Mars analog station in the Seattle area at South Seattle College.Joydeep Harza, who leads a federal program at South Seattle College advancing technology, R&D, and prototyping capabilities, and Ferdinand Orbino, Workforce Instruction Dean, join Red Planet Live to discuss workforce development opportunities at the college. Together, they’ll explore how hands-on technical education, emerging technologies, industry partnerships, and the new analog station can help prepare students for careers in aerospace, robotics, engineering, and other high-tech fields.https://southseattle.edu/https://marstechnology.institute/

  4. Aug 18

    Dex Hunter-Torricke

    Dex Hunter-Torricke joined Red Planet Live to discuss SpaceX, Mars, AI, and how world-changing technology stories shape the future.Dex cautions our audience with the possibilities of AI on our future economy and the over-arching effects on humanity's quality of life. Dex is leading the charge on regulating AI for equitable outcomes for the entire world through his work with Center for Tomorrow.https://www.centerfortomorrow.com/ https://dexhuntertorricke.com/

  5. Jul 10

    Mars Technology Institute Update & Pitches

    Red Planet Live returns with host Ashton Zeth for a pre-recorded episode featuring companies of the Mars Technology Institute (MTI). James Burk, Director and co-founder of MTI, introduces the three space startup companies; Unleashed Robotics, Dynamik Orbits, and Space DIRT. 1. Quinn Morley, CEO & Co-founder of Unleashed Robotics, https://www.unleashedrobotics.com2. Shaun Riddell, CEO of Space DIRThttps://spacedirt.ca3. Julien Villa-Massone, Dynamik Orbits https://www.dynamikorbits.comSpecial announcement from Nicole Willett, Director of Mars Society Education program for the 5th Annual Mission to Mars Engineering Design Competition. https://education.marssociety.org/com...For questions, please contact education@marssociety.org-------Mars Societymarssociety.orgTo join or find out more information on the Mars Technology Institute (MTI), please visit:https://marstechnology.institute/

  6. Jan 26

    Casey Dreier — Chief of Space Policy at The Planetary Society

    🚀 In this episode: Ashton Zeth sits down with Casey Dreier — Chief of Space Policy at The Planetary Society — joins us to dig into why the search for life should be the guiding star of U.S. space policy. Casey breaks down how advocacy actually works in Washington, how NASA’s science budget is hanging in the balance, and what space lovers can do right now to help protect the future of exploration.We cover:🌌 Search for life as policy: Why astrobiology and exploration aren’t just cool science — they are the most enduring driver of public and political support for NASA.⚖️ Politics & NASA leadership: What it means that Jared Isaacman may bring energy and big expectations to the NASA Administrator role, and the real dynamics of confirmation and bipartisan support.🧠 People pleasing and political strategy: How leaders navigate both sides of the aisle — including big personalities and unexpected allies.📉 NASA Science under threat: From proposals to cut nearly half of NASA’s science funding to grassroots advocacy, we talk real numbers and real stakes. The Planetary Society’s Save NASA Science campaign has mobilized hundreds of advocates and worked with dozens of partner organizations to bring space science defenders to Capitol Hill.Planetary Society : https://www.planetary.org/📣 Planetary Society advocacy tools: 2025 Planetary Society Impact Report -- ➡️ 🔗 https://www.planetary.org/about/our-impact/2025-impact-report➡️ 🔗 Save NASA Science Action Hub — https://www.planetary.org/save-nasa-s...➡️ 🔗 NASA Science Spending Tracker (interactive map) — https://dashboards.planetary.org/nasa...➡️ 🔗 Planetary Radio: Space Policy Edition — (check ThePlanetary.org for latest episodes & archives)➡️ 🔗 The Space Advocate Newsletter — sign up at https://www.planetary.org/space-advocate📆 DAY OF ACTION APRIL 19th-20th, 2026: In Washington, D.C., an annual advocacy event where space enthusiasts meet with Congress members to push for strong space science funding and exploration, with registration opening with early bird discounts and offering training and organized meetings with lawmakers. 🎙️ Don’t forget — subscribe to Casey’s Planetary Radio: Space Policy Edition and sign up for the monthly policy newsletter to stay informed and get involved. Your voice matters in shaping America’s space future!👇 Hit like, comment your biggest takeaway, and subscribe for more space policy insights!

  7. Jan 6

    Dr. Robert Zubrin #4

    Dr. Robert Zubrin returns to Red Planet Live with major updates from the Mars Society and unfiltered insight into the future of space exploration. In this wide-ranging conversation, Zubrin shares his candid perspective on incoming NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman and raises serious concerns about what he describes as an ongoing assault on science—examining the implications for cornerstone missions including Hubble, the James Webb Space Telescope, Voyager, and more. The discussion also explores the state of Mars analog research, with updates on Flashline Mars Arctic Research Station, the Mars Desert Research Station (MDRS), and the newly established HOPE analog station in Ladakh, India. Zubrin closes by previewing the 2026 International Mars Society Convention, returning to USC in Los Angeles. Bold ideas, hard truths, and a relentless focus on the road to Mars. Onto Mars! 🚀

  8. 12/09/2025

    Morgan Connaughton , VP of Marketing & Comms at Rocket Lab

    🎙️ Exclusive ESCAPADE Mission Update with Rocket Lab’s Morgan Connaughton In this episode, we sit down with Morgan Connaughton, Rocket Lab’s Vice President of Communications, for a wide-ranging and inspiring conversation about storytelling in spaceflight—and she brought us an EXCLUSIVE update straight from the ESCAPADE mission to Mars. Morgan shares the behind-the-scenes excitement as Rocket Lab successfully completed a brand-new 13-second trajectory correction burn on the Blue spacecraft, with Gold scheduled for December 8. She walks us through how her team plans communications years in advance, and how you can be intimately involved in the success of a mission without ever touching a piece of hardware. We explore Rocket Lab’s famously lean comms team—just seven people creating videos, graphics, mission names, PR, and social content with the same intensity as the engineers designing the rockets. Morgan also talks about the joy and chaos of going public, the challenge of maintaining culture across 3,000+ employees, and the values that guide Rocket Lab’s approach: fierce efficiency and doing the impossible. She reflects on the art of mission storytelling, the importance of visuals in space history (including why the Moon landing broadcast still matters), and the rise of aspiring rocket photographers in New Zealand capturing Electron’s launches. We also dive into fan-favorite topics like: How her team comes up with Rocket Lab’s legendary mission names The adrenaline of the helicopter catch attempt ESCAPADE’s twin spacecraft, Blue and Gold, and their journey to study Mars’ magnetosphere Morgan’s path is a testament to creating opportunity through passion, vision, and storytelling. This is one of our most inspiring episodes yet—and Rocket Lab’s ESCAPADE exclusive makes it one for the history books. Morgan Connaughton's LinkedIN: https://nz.linkedin.com/in/morgan-connaughton-4a211835 Rocket Lab https://rocketlabcorp.com/ Escapade https://science.nasa.gov/mission/escapade/

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A raw, off-the-cuff look into all things Mars. We will talk with planetary scientists, STEM field experts, commercial space representatives, and space advocates who all have a deep passion for Mars. Ashton Zeth is the new host of our 60-minute video broadcast on behalf of the Mars Society and will lead and moderate tantalizing discussions with our virtual guests as we delve into the questions and work being done in order to make the human exploration and settlement of the Red Planet a reality. For more information about the Mars Society, visit www.MarsSociety.org

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    The Mars Society - Red Planet Live
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    56
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