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Planetary Radio: Space Exploration, Astronomy and Science The Planetary Society
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4.8 • 1.2K Ratings
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Planetary Radio brings you the human adventure across our solar system and beyond. We visit each week with the scientists, engineers, leaders, advocates and astronauts who are taking us across the final frontier. Regular features raise your space IQ while they put a smile on your face. Join host Mat Kaplan and Planetary Society colleagues including Bill Nye the Science Guy, Bruce Betts, and Emily Lakdawalla as they dive deep into the latest space news. The monthly Space Policy Edition takes you inside the DC beltway where the future of the US space program hangs in the balance. Visit planetary.org/radio for the space trivia contest, an episode guide, and much more.
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Getting psyched for Psyche
Lindy Elkins-Tanton, the principal investigator for NASA’s Psyche mission to explore a metallic asteroid, joins Planetary Radio to share the mission’s status and look forward to the wonders that await when the spacecraft reaches its target.
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Universal Harmonies: Sonifying images for science and accessibility
Kim Arcand from NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory joins Planetary Radio to share her team’s new album “Universal Harmonies.”
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Looking back on Voyager’s 45th Anniversary
Planetary Radio’s creator Mat Kaplan guest hosts for this look back at the Jet Propulsion Lab’s celebration of the 45th anniversary of the Voyager mission.
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Space Policy Edition: The Tricky Ethics of Space Settlement
Dr. Erika Nesvold, astrophysicist and author of the new book “Off-Earth: Ethical Questions and Quandaries for Living in Outer Space” explores the ethical challenges facing our species as it dips its toe into living beyond our home planet.
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The Canadian Lunar Rover with Peter Visscher
Director of Canadensys West Peter Visscher fills us in on the upcoming Canadian lunar rover. Visscher has been working on the rover for years.
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Martian rock collecting: From meteorites to Mars Sample Return
Meenakshi Wadhwa, principal scientist for Mars Sample Return at NASA JPL, updates us on the missions that will bring bits of the red planet back to Earth.
Customer Reviews
Awesome Content, Approachable Presentation
They have some wonderful reviews and interviews on a wide range of space topics. It’s always informative, often humorous, and keeps the conversations approachable to a wide audience! Highly recommend.
I miss Mat Kaplan
Bring Mat Kaplan back on the show.
Such a great podcast!
I always look forward to new episodes! Sarah is doing a great job as the new host, continuing to feature fascinating space scientists. And since she has a BA in astrophysics, and has been in science communication for years, she brings great understanding to her work. I’m a member of The Planetary Society, and really appreciate the work of the entire staff. If you listen to this podcast, or enjoy The Downlink weekly newsletter, please join!