24 episodes
Mission: Interplanetary Arizona State University
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4.6 • 48 Ratings
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Join Astronaut Cady Coleman and scientist/author Andrew Maynard as they explore the unique visions of those working to take us to new worlds.Mission: Interplanetary looks at the big questions, the challenges to overcome, and the opportunities within reach. We talk to the people imagining, designing, and building the future of humans in space. Join us for a glimpse into futures that lie far beyond the bounds of Earth.
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How will we govern the Moon?
Thus far, the only humans to walk on the Moon have been US astronauts. But the coming decade may see many more people there—people from several countries and even private corporations. How can we ensure peaceful cooperation between players with different interests? Cady & Andrew talk with NASA’s Chief Economist Alex MacDonald about the future of lunar governance. Also, the Artemis 1 launch, Cady obsesses over donuts, Andrew discovers some weird science, and a gorgeous new Sounds of Space courtesy of the great folks at SYSTEM Sounds. Lastly, check out NASA’s new document: Lunar Landing and Operations Policy Analysis.
Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Visit our website at missioninterplanetary.com and drop us a line!
Hosts
Cady Coleman & Andrew Maynard
Twitter
Cady Coleman: @Astro_Cady
Andrew Maynard: @2020science
Interplanetary Initiative: @II_ASU
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What are we learning from the JWST?
In a year of so many amazing achievements in space exploration, there may be nothing as inspiring and scientifically significant as the deployment of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). The most powerful telescope ever built is allowing scientists to peer into the distant past—billions of years—to help fill gaps in our understanding of the universe and its history. What exactly are we learning from the JWST? NASA’s Amber Straughn, Deputy Project Scientist for the JWST, talks with Cady & Andrew about surprising new discoveries, and what’s still to come from this game-changing new telescope. Also, Cady sees a UFO, Andrew shares a favorite author, and a topical Sounds of Space courtesy of the great folks at SYSTEM Sounds.
Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Visit our website at missioninterplanetary.com and drop us a line!
Hosts
Cady Coleman & Andrew Maynard
Twitter
Amber Straughn: @astraughnomer
Cady Coleman: @Astro_Cady
Andrew Maynard: @2020science
Interplanetary Initiative: @II_ASU
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What is the future of food in space?
The first astronauts squeezed their meals out of a tube. But space food has come a long way since then. What might be on future lunar menus? How do we grow food in microgravity? Short answer: We science the heck out of it. Matt Damon has nothing on this week’s guest. NASA’s Bryan Onate talks with Cady & Andrew about how scientists are developing the future of space food. Also, Cady’s working on a book, Andrew contemplates the future of humanity, and both of them learn a new word from this week’s festive Sounds of Space, courtesy of the great folks at SYSTEM Sounds.
Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Visit our website at missioninterplanetary.com and drop us a line!
Hosts
Cady Coleman & Andrew Maynard
Twitter
Cady Coleman: @Astro_Cady
Andrew Maynard: @2020science
Interplanetary Initiative: @II_ASU
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What does religion have to do with space exploration?
Space exploration imagines itself as a secular endeavor with its foundations in science and engineering? But how accurate is this self-image? Religious Studies scholar Mary-Jane Rubenstein talks with guest hosts Tanya Harrison and Joe O’Rourke about the surprising affinities between religion and space exploration. Check out her forthcoming book on the subject! Also, Joe delights in revenge for the dinosaurs, Tanya speculates on a planet of cephalopods, and a tear-jerking new Sounds of Space from the great folks at SYSTEM Sounds.
Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Visit our website at missioninterplanetary.com and drop us a line!
Hosts
Tanya Harrison & Joe O’Rourke
Twitter
Interplanetary Initiative: @II_ASU
Tanya Harrison: @tanyaofmars
Joe O'Rourke: @GeoJGo
Mary-Jane Rubenstein: @janeforbrains
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What can building spaceships teach us about teams?
You’ve probably worked on teams, collaborating with groups of people to achieve shared goals. And it can be really difficult. Now imagine working with an immense team to do something as difficult as building a successful space mission. Tracy Drain has done it. Repeatedly. She’s the Lead Flight Systems Engineer for NASA’s Europa Clipper Mission, and she talks with Cady and Andrew about what she’s learned about running successful collaborations. Also, 2001: A Space Odyssey, Donnie Darko, and The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy references, Andrew swoons over Tears for Fears covers and mashups, and a dreamy new Sounds of Space from the great folks at SYSTEM Sounds.
Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Visit our website at missioninterplanetary.com and drop us a line!
Hosts
Cady Coleman & Andrew Maynard
Twitter
Interplanetary Initiative: @II_ASU
Cady Coleman: @Astro_Cady
Andrew Maynard: @2020science
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What will we do on the Moon?
It was 1972 the last time humans walked on the Moon. Now, with the Artemis program and other efforts, we’re returning to the lunar surface this decade. But why are we going? And what will we do once we get there? Cady & Andrew talk with former astronaut and best-selling author Chris Hadfield of the Open Lunar Foundation about the near-future of humans on the Moon. Also, Artemis I delays, Andrew worries about robots, and an impactful new Sounds of Space.
Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Visit our website at missioninterplanetary.com and drop us a line!
Hosts
Cady Coleman & Andrew Maynard
Twitter
Chris Hadfield: @Cmdr_Hadfield
Interplanetary Initiative: @II_ASU
Cady Coleman: @Astro_Cady
Andrew Maynard: @2020science
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Customer Reviews
My favorite show
If there was one podcast to listen to in the whole world, I’d want this to be it :)
The hosts are amazing and the guests they interview are so cool! I love the segments they start and end episodes with too. Just overall such a great production. Informative, fun, and inspiring!
Absolute favorite podcast on earth
I savor these episodes like a dessert in my listening week. My only issue with them is they’re far too short! Cady and Andrew always seem to have more to say, and ask their guests, than the time they’re allowed. Please extend the series in every way possible.
Same old same old
Another show with all the same redundant info presented by over privileged, self aggrandizing people. We are all doomed unless we stop this self enslavement.