EELS: AI-enabled snake robots and the search for life on Enceladus
Morgan Cable and Hiro Ono from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory join Planetary Radio to discuss the Exobiology Extant Life Surveyor (EELS) robot concept, a snake-like AI-enabled device designed to nav...
13 Nov 20241h 2min
Spaceport Nova Scotia
Spaceport Nova Scotia, Canada’s first commercial launch site, represents a significant step forward for the Canadian space industry. This week, we learn what this spaceport can do for the country's ex...
6 Nov 202458min
Space Policy Edition: NASA at a Crossroads
Norm Augustine, the distinguished aerospace industry veteran behind numerous influential studies, joins the show to discuss “NASA at a Crossroads,” the new report that raises alarm bells for NASA’s wo...
1 Nov 202456min
Splat or subsurface ocean? The mysterious positioning of Pluto’s heart
This week, we investigate the mysteries of Pluto's iconic heart-shaped feature. We explore recent research on the origins of the Sputnik Planitia region and what it can tell us about whether or not th...
30 Okt 202456min
Europa Clipper blasts off: How the mission team weathered Hurricane Milton
NASA's Europa Clipper mission launched on Monday, Oct. 14, 2024, embarking on a journey to explore Jupiter's icy moon, Europa. This week, Planetary Radio welcomes Bob Pappalardo, the mission's project...
23 Okt 202454min
Internships, conferences, and grad school: A space student's guide
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 h...
16 Okt 202459min
Clipper’s champions: Space advocates and the fight for a mission to Europa
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 lea...
9 Okt 20241h 4min
Space Policy Edition: The space policies of a Harris Administration
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 Natio...
4 Okt 202458min
