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A journey to the stars doesn’t just begin at the launchpad. Discover new worlds through epic stories told by scientists on missions to outer space.

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    • 4.1 • 699 Ratings

A journey to the stars doesn’t just begin at the launchpad. Discover new worlds through epic stories told by scientists on missions to outer space.

    Secrets of the Mars Rovers – S4E12

    Secrets of the Mars Rovers – S4E12

    In this season 4 finale, Gentry Lee and Rob Manning reveal how surprises, hidden flaws, and uncertainties have always been a part of rovers and the exploration of Mars.

    • 51 min
    Digging In: When Rovers Get Dirt on Mars - S4E11

    Digging In: When Rovers Get Dirt on Mars - S4E11

    Aaron Yazzie and others explain how, by scooping dirt and drilling rocks, rovers are digging deeper into the mysteries of Mars.

    • 53 min
    The Power of the Rovers – S4E10

    The Power of the Rovers – S4E10

    How does a rover keep driving on a planet with no gas stations? Shonte Tucker, Sabah Bux and Rob Manning power us through the ways Mars rovers keep going.

    • 41 min
    Before You Can Drive, First You Have to Fly – S4E9

    Before You Can Drive, First You Have to Fly – S4E9

    Before a rover can make tracks on Mars, it first has to rocket off Earth, speed through space, and then alight gently on the planet’s surface. Al Chen and Swati Mohan guide us through the many stages of a rover’s flight to Mars.

    • 56 min
    How to Drive a Mars Rover – S4E8

    How to Drive a Mars Rover – S4E8

    Buckle up for a Mars tour with rover driver Vandi Verma, and learn how NASA’s rovers have evolved to better explore this alien world.

    • 41 min
    Flying with Ingenuity: the Mars Helicopter – S4E7

    Flying with Ingenuity: the Mars Helicopter – S4E7

    Bob Balaram and Teddy Tzanetos share stories of how the Mars helicopter came to be, and transport us on Ingenuity’s flights through dusty Martian skies.

    • 58 min

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699 Ratings

699 Ratings

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The best

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Outstanding

This is such a good podcast for anyone wanting to learn about JPL!

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Love the NASA podcasts

Totally enjoyed this episode. Love the startrek reference. Been a trekker since 1966.

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