Cosmic Radio

Elizabeth Garcia

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ASTRONOMY
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Cosmic Radio with host Elizabeth Garcia, NASA Ambassador. A show devoted to Space and Star watching. There will be interviews and information about current space missions, observatory information and local resources about the night sky over Mendocino. Tune in on the first Wednesdays of the month at 3:30 PM here in KZYX and Z

4D AGO

Cosmic Radio Interview with NASA's Dr. Emily Matula

Join me as we speak with this amazing researcher! She works at the McMurdo Station on the Ross Ice Shelf in Antarctica during the Spring and Summer. The day after she arrives she is at the "coms" helping Artemis 2 Astronauts and astronaut candidates get into the space suits all while she is conducting research on algae that she hopes she can use to produce oxygen, scrub CO2, and grow to eat on future Lunar and Martian habitats. I'm exhausted just thinking about that work week. But just listening to her speak about all her jobs with such passion and devotion will help you understand that this woman is perfect for al three jobs! Oh, and on her free time, she like working on engines and riding motorcycles. So cool! Check out the following links to learn more about Emily and all her scientific work. Emily Matula: https://www.colorado.edu/aerospace/emily-matulaNASA Emily Matula: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7teT81234TINASA Scientific Balloons: https://www.nasa.gov/scientificballoons/McMurdo Station -Ross Ice Shelf-Antarctica: https://www.nsf.gov/geo/opp/ail/mcmurdo-stationNASA Spacesuits: https://www.nasa.gov/humans-in-space/astronauts/spacesuits/The Old Farmers' Almanac: https://www.almanac.com/astronomyAlgae for life habitats: https://science.nasa.gov/biological-physical/algae-could-prove-mvp-for-future-space-missions/NASA Wallops Balloon Facility: https://www.nasa.gov/wallops/ MUSIC:Sail- AWOLNATIONNo Quarter-Led Zepplin

58 min
APR 1

Cosmic Radio Interview with Dr. Ashley Korzun

The excitement builds!!! Join me as we learn HOW rockets land on the moon and all the prep-work NASA is doing as we prepare to launch the Artemis 2 program *****A MANED SPACE MISSION TO THE MOON!!***** "We are going to the moon, but we are not going alone.." says Dr. Ashley Korzun. She is right, after you listen to this interview you too will understand that the Artemis Mission is a world-wide mission. Dr. Korzun teaches us what PSI is and how we are ready to land on the moon!GO PSI TEAM!!!GO NASA!!!GO USA!!!GO ARTEMIS!!! NASA PSI Research- https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/20230018215NASA Artemis 2 Mission- https://www.nasa.gov/mission/artemis-ii/Sail Song- AWAOLNATIONTuff Enuff song- The Fabulous ThunderbirdsFly me to the Moon song- Frank Sinatra

59 min
MAR 6

Cosmic Radio Interview about Artificial Intelligence with David Johnson

We all hear about Artificial Intelligence (AI). Most of us use it in one way or another. Cosmic Radio speaks with Professor David Johnson from Mendocino Community College helps us to learn: What AI isHow to use it How to protect yourself against some bad players out there trying to get your information.There is so much to learn!!!In addition to that we will find out what's up in the March night sky and learn some ancient Greek mythology about Artificial Intelligence!!!!Sail:AWOLNATIONNASA AI:https://science.nasa.gov/researchers/solicitations/roses-2025/amendment-37-new-opportunity-c-12-foundational-artificial-intelligence-for-the-moon-and-mars/NASA Artemis Program: https://www.nasa.gov/humans-in-space/artemis/NASA Artemis Update: https://www.nasa.gov/news-release/nasa-adds-mission-to-artemis-lunar-program-updates-architecture/Daft Punk: TechnologicRadiohead: Paranoid Android

59 min
FEB 6

Cosmic Radio Interview with Dr. Lindy Elkins-Tanton

Greeting Space Lovers and welcome back to Cosmic Radio. We have a great show this month. In the first part of the show we find out "What's up in the February night sky" and learn about the upcoming NASA Artemis II moon-launch and the return of The United States to the Moon. Then in the second part of the show we celebrate the return of Dr. Lindy Elkins-Tanton, the Principal Investigator of NASA's Psyche Mission: A Journey to a Metal World!Dr. Elkins-Tanton is going to update us on the mission during its "cruise-phase". Check-out the following links that Dr. Elkins-Tanton mentions during the show: JPL Psyche Mission: https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/missions/psyche/NASA Psyche Mission overview: https://science.nasa.gov/mission/psyche/mission-overview/ "Mission Ready-How to Build Teams That Perform Under Pressure" Dr. Lindy Elkins-Tanton Book-https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/lindy-elkins-tanton/mission-ready/9781541706033/ Tater's the Cat: https://youtu.be/k7B8lYjAOns?si=IGxjhTbJoAaJ6VOSWays to Participate-Capstone courses- https://science.nasa.gov/mission/psyche/ways-to-participate/Psyche Inspired- https://psyche.ssl.berkeley.edu/get-involved/psyche-inspired/ https://epics.engineering.asu.edu/2025/09/nasa-psyche-virtual-reality-inspired-art-and-artists-showcase/Psyche (Song) by Terry Glaze- https://youtu.be/Kj66J8fmmzU?si=tU_7Bx0ZtUXvPBNY Sail (Song) Awolnation NASA Artemis Mission: https://www.nasa.gov/humans-in-space/artemis/

58 min
JAN 2

Cosmic Radio Interview with NASA X-59 Test Pilot Nils Larson

Have you ever heard of NASA's new Quesst Mission? We have all the answers right here! Meet NASA Test Pilot Lils Larson, he is the first to fly NASA's X-59 experimental supersonic plane that is attempting to change the sonic boom out of a supersonic boom and change it to a "sonic thump"! NASA Quesst Mission: https://www.nasa.gov/mission/quesst/Nils Larson-Ret. USAF Lieutenant Colonel & NASA Test Pilot: https://www.nasa.gov/people/david-nils-larson/Supersonic Speed: https://www.nasa.gov/aeronautics/supersonic-flight/Check out The Artemis Mission-Possibly launching in February 2026!!!-https://www.nasa.gov/humans-in-space/artemis/Sail: AWOLNATIONHighway to the Danger Zone: Kenny Loggins

59 min
12/07/2025

Cosmic Radio Interview with Dr. Joseph Masiero from Caltech speaks about the new NASA mission: NEO Surveyor

Join me as we speak with Dr. Joseph Masiero from Caltech/IPAC. Dr. Masiero teaches us all about NEOs-"Near-Earth-Object" and the new NASA mission-NEO Surveyor that will Find Near Earth Objects before they find us!Dr. Joseph Masiero Bio: https://www.ipac.caltech.edu/science/staff/joe-masieroNASA Neo Surveyor Mission: https://science.nasa.gov/mission/neo-surveyor/Asteroid flying over Lake Erie: https://thedebrief.org/asteroid-impact-in-canada-may-have-left-something-behind-that-astronomers-now-want/Astro Art Article: https://mdspace.org/nasas-webb-telescope-inspires-artechouse-exhibit-public-art/Hoar Ice explanation: https://cloudatlas.wmo.int/en/hoar-frost.htmlThis month's soundtrack: Sail-AWOLNATION Mars-Gustav Holst Jupiter-Gustav Holst

58 min
11/06/2025

Cosmic Radio Interview Dr. Joseph Lazio from JPL's Deep Space Network

Join me as we learn more about the amazing radio antennas from the NASA's Deep Space Network (DSN). Last month we learned how the DSN communicates with mission spacecrafts. This month we learn about the research the antennas have been involved in and how the DSN will help the communications with our return to the moon on the Artemis Missions!!We also have some fun aboriginal mythology to learn!

58 min
10/03/2025

Cosmic Radio Interview with Dr. Joseph Lazio from JPL

Join me as we speak with Dr. Joseph Lazio, Project Scientist from the Jet Propulsion Laboratory's Deep Space Network. Dr. Lazio explains what the Deep Space Network (DSN) his job at the DSN and explain how the DSN antennas are used to track and communicate with NASA spacecrafts and the amazing research the antennas perform. This is the first part of a two part series about the Deep Space Network. It's fascinating!Links:Pele Story: Pele: The Fire Goddess by Pua Kanaka 'ole Kanahele and Dietrich VarezMusic: Legend of Pele the Fire Goddess (1964) Ka Lahui o Hawai'i Nei "All Over the World"-Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) "Sail"- intro and conclusion theme AWOLNATIONThe Voyage of the Hokule'a:https://hokulea.com/DSN Madrid antenna aligned and arrayed: https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/images/pia26147-six-deep-space-network-antennas-in-madrid-arrayed-for-the-first-time/DSN Now: https://eyes.nasa.gov/apps/dsn-now/

59 min

5

out of 5

3 Ratings

Incredible

10/05/2025

Ozzybuddy

Very intelligent, and might I add, attractive scientist. Great job!

Cosmic Radio with host Elizabeth Garcia, NASA Ambassador. A show devoted to Space and Star watching. There will be interviews and information about current space missions, observatory information and local resources about the night sky over Mendocino. Tune in on the first Wednesdays of the month at 3:30 PM here in KZYX and Z

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Elizabeth Garcia
Years Active

2024 - 2026
Episodes

29
Rating

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