The Planetary Society

Planetary Radio: Space Exploration, Astronomy and Science

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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/r...

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Ray Bradbury Returns! 26.04.2004 28:57

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Magnets Roving on Mars 19.04.2004 25:16

This week we hear about the strategically located magnets on the Mars Exploration Rovers and how are telling us more about the red planet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Celebrate With The Mars Exploration Rover Team 12.04.2004 22:41

With lots to celebrate, The Planetary Society threw a party for the scientists and engineers who have made Spirit and Opportunity such amazing successes, and you're invited! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Life on Mars...and Earth 05.04.2004 29:55

We visit Harvard biologist Andrew Knoll for a conversation about finding life on the red planet. Emily Lakdawalla is seeing red on another of Earth's neighbors, and Bruce Betts spins a tale of Death Stars, cockroaches and trivia contests on What's Up! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for...

A Salty Sea on Mars 29.03.2004 29:18

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Far Out Sedna 22.03.2004 31:08

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Defending Earth From Asteroids 15.03.2004 28:37

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Confirmed: Water Was on Mars! 08.03.2004 26:59

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Jim Bell, The Pancam Man! 01.03.2004 29:22

Planetary Radio talks with the developer of the Pancam on the Mars Exploration Rovers, Jim Bell. We also feature the last pair of Student Astronauts, and another visit with Astrobots Biff Starling and Sandy Moondust. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RATs, Astrobots, and a Six Iron on the Moon! 23.02.2004 26:42

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Stardust Status Report 16.02.2004 30:13

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The Astrobots are Back on Our Show! 09.02.2004 26:20

After a long hiatus, Biff Starling and Sandy Moondust return to the air. You'll also hear from Mars Exploration Rover Entry, Descent and Landing Chief Engineer Wayne Lee, and from two more of the Student Astronauts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mars Exploration Rover Flight Director Chris Lewicki 02.02.2004 29:12

Opportunity is on a roll and Spirit is almost back to full health as we visit with the young Flight Director for the mission. We also hear from two more of the Student Astronauts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Opportunity Lands and Hope Builds for Spirit 26.01.2004 34:17

We celebrate the perfect landing of Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity with special guest Rob Manning, plus lots more, including two more Student Astronauts, and a "name that outcropping" contest from Bruce Betts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The First Student Astronauts Arrive 12.01.2004 28:26

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Spirit Lands on Mars! 05.01.2004 30:32

Follow the incredibly exciting and finally triumphant arrival on Mars of the Mars Exploration Rover as it happened at Wild About Mars, the Planetary Society's big weekend event at the Pasadena Convention Center. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Columbia's Aftermath: "Butterfly on a Bullet" 29.12.2003 28:30

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Steve Squyres Is Ready for Mars 22.12.2003 27:43

Doctor Steven Squyres talks about the challenges, human and robotic, facing the Mars Exploration Rover mission; Emily Lakdawalla is watching for shooting stars...on Mars, and Bruce Betts and Mat Kaplan attend the Planetary Society's holiday party. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...

Mars Exploration Rover Update 15.12.2003 30:41

Planetary Radio gets a Mars Exploration Rover status report from Deputy Project Scientist, Dr. Albert Haldemann; Emily Lakdawalla can tell how old a planet is from its surface. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Women in Space 08.12.2003 30:19

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A Wes Huntress Encore for the Beginning of Our Second Season 01.12.2003 28:14

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One year of Planetary Radio 24.11.2003 30:21

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The Planetary Society's Red Rover Goes To Mars Project with Emily Lakdawalla 17.11.2003 30:30

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Moon Rocks, Martian Meteorites and More at the NASA Astromaterials Lab 10.11.2003 29:37

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A South African Teen Joins the Student Astronauts 03.11.2003 29:53

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