Where did Earth’s water come from? Clues hidden in Apollo Moon dust
Where did Earth’s water come from? In this episode of Planetary Radio, we explore how scientists are answering that question by studying a remarkably well-preserved record of the early Solar System: l...
11 Feb 1h 2min
Space Policy Edition: What a NASA Authorization bill actually does
What does a NASA authorization bill actually do, and why does it matter? In this episode of Space Policy Edition, we dig into one of the most misunderstood but powerful tools Congress uses to shape th...
6 Feb 1h
Europa’s quiet seafloor
What if Europa’s seafloor isn’t alive with activity after all? This week on Planetary Radio, host and producer Sarah Al-Ahmed explores new research that reframes how scientists think about one of the ...
4 Feb 1h 2min
Artemis II and III: The science that brings us back to the Moon
Humans are preparing to return to the Moon. On this episode of Planetary Radio, host Sarah Al-Ahmed is joined by Kelsey Young and Noah Petro, two of the scientists helping turn humanity’s return to th...
28 Jan 1h 4min
NASA science saved: Inside the 2026 budget victory
After months of uncertainty, NASA science has been spared from the largest proposed budget cuts in the agency’s history. In this episode of Planetary Radio, host Sarah Al-Ahmed unpacks how Congress mo...
21 Jan 1h 1min
Book Club Edition: The Little Book of Aliens by Adam Frank
Famed astrophysicist and science communicator Adam Frank shares his sense of wonder and humor in a live conversation about his excellent new book, “The Little Book of Aliens.” Join Adam and host Mat K...
16 Jan 44min
IMAP and the shape of the heliosphere
Our Solar System is wrapped in a vast, invisible bubble created by the Sun, a protective region that shields Earth and the planets from much of the radiation that fills our galaxy. But until recently,...
14 Jan 56min
Voyager and the heliopause: Exploring where the Sun gives way to the stars
What does it really mean to enter interstellar space, and what have we learned since humanity first crossed the invisible boundary between our Sun and the stars? In this episode of Planetary Radio, we...
7 Jan 58min
