Planetary Radio: Space Exploration, Astronomy and Science

By: The Planetary Society
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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 Sarah Al-Ahmed and Planetary Society colleagues including Bill Nye the Science Guy and Bruce Betts as they dive deep into space science and exploration. 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 an episode guide and much more.
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  • Internships, conferences, and grad school: A space student's guide

    Internships, conferences, and grad school: A space student's guide
    Oct 16 2024

    This week, Planetary Radio offers advice for students pursuing higher education in space-related fields. Elizabeth Koenck, a Zed Factor Fellow, shares how her internship at The Planetary Society has helped her pursue a future in space policy. Sara Miller, the organizer of AbGradCon and a Ph.D. candidate at Cornell, discusses how to best leverage conferences and build community. Then, Briley Lewis, a recent Ph.D. graduate at UCLA and a correspondent at STARtorialist, will teach you how to survive grad school. Stick around for What's Up with Bruce Betts, our chief scientist, as he shares more about The Planetary Society's new book series for kids.

    Discover more at: https://www.planetary.org/planetary-radio/2024-space-students-guide

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    59 mins
  • Clipper’s champions: Space advocates and the fight for a mission to Europa

    Clipper’s champions: Space advocates and the fight for a mission to Europa
    Oct 9 2024

    Jupiter's moon Europa is one of the most promising targets in the search for life. The Planetary Society and space advocates around the world fought to make Europa Clipper a reality. This week, we learn more about the tumultuous history of the mission with Casey Dreier, our chief of space policy. Mat Kaplan, senior communications adviser, gives an update on the successful launch of the European Space Agency's Hera mission and the delayed launch of Europa Clipper due to Hurricane Milton. Then, Bruce Betts, chief scientist at The Planetary Society, discusses two opportunities to view comets in the October sky in What's Up.

    Discover more at: https://www.planetary.org/planetary-radio/2024-clippers-champions

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Space Policy Edition: The space policies of a Harris Administration

    Space Policy Edition: The space policies of a Harris Administration
    Oct 4 2024

    Lori Garver, former NASA Deputy Administrator, joins the show to discuss the potential space policy priorities of a Harris Administration. We explore Harris’ interests in her role as head of the National Space Council, the major issues facing NASA, and Garver’s thoughts on the evolution of Elon Musk, whom she championed during her tenure at NASA in an effort to kickstart the commercial space industry.

    Discover more at: https://www.planetary.org/planetary-radio/harris-admin-space-policy-preview

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    58 mins

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