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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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.
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Hosts
Cady Coleman & Andrew Maynard
Twitter
Cady Coleman: @Astro_Cady
Andrew Maynard: @2020science
Interplanetary Initiative: @II_ASU
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8 Nov 2022
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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1 Nov 2022
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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