Space Policy Edition: Mars Sample Return, but at what (fixed) price?

Space Policy Edition: Mars Sample Return, but at what (fixed) price?

Rocket Lab CEO Peter Beck joins the show to unpack his company’s bold, $4-billion fixed-price plan to bring Martian samples home, why he believes commercial partnerships can unlock new frontiers in planetary science, and his “soft spot” for interplanetary exploration. Then, Richard French — former JPL engineer and now VP of Business & Strategy at Rocket Lab — provides deeper insight into their proposed Mars Sample Return architecture, explaining how a single, vertically integrated team could cut costs and secure mission success. And yes, we get an update on the status of their Venus mission, too.

Discover more at: https://www.planetary.org/planetary-radio/can-rocketlab-save-msr

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Life on Mars...and Earth

Life on Mars...and Earth

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A Salty Sea on Mars

A Salty Sea on Mars

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29 Mars 200429min

Far Out Sedna

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Defending Earth From Asteroids

Defending Earth From Asteroids

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Confirmed: Water Was on Mars!

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Jim Bell, The Pancam Man!

Jim Bell, The Pancam Man!

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...

1 Mars 200429min

RATs, Astrobots, and a Six Iron on the Moon!

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23 Feb 200426min

Stardust Status Report

Stardust Status Report

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16 Feb 200430min

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