Mission: Interplanetary
Join Astronaut Cady Coleman and scientist/author Andrew Maynard as they explore the unique visions of those working to take us to new worlds.Mission: Interplanetary looks at the big questions, the challenges to overcome, and the opportunities within reach. We talk to the people imagining, designing, and building the future of humans in space. Join us for a glimpse into futures that lie far beyond the bounds of Earth.
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How will we govern the Moon?
NASA’s Chief Economist on how nations and corporations will (or won’t) cooperate on the lunar surface.
40 min
2
What are we learning from the JWST?
With the world’s most powerful telescope, NASA scientists are looking back in time to solve the mysteries of the universe.
36 min
3
What is the future of food in space?
An astronaut’s gotta eat. NASA’s Bryan Onate talks about what’s on the future menu.
35 min
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What does religion have to do with space explor...
The history of space exploration isn’t as secular as you might think.
39 min
5
What can building spaceships teach us about teams?
Going to space is an immense challenge. How do those big teams do it?
39 min
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What will we do on the Moon?
Humans are going back to the Moon this decade. But why? What will we do when we get there?
41 min
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What can we do about space debris?
It’s a problem that threatens the future of space exploration and our way of life on Earth. So how do we solve it?
35 min
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Season 3: Coming October 4th!
Season 3: Coming October 4th!
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Are we done searching for intelligent life?
Jill Tarter on the search for extraterrestrial intelligence
41 min
10
What will people do on a private space station?
Living, working, and playing in space
39 min
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Making Space Accessible Pt. 2
A scientist works to make space more inclusive for disabled people
39 min
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Making Space Accessible Pt. 1
How do we make space more accessible for disabled people?
37 min
13
Mars vs. Venus
Where should we invest our space exploration resources?
39 min
14
Space and climate change
How can space tech address our climate emergency?
37 min
15
The dangers of a crewed mission to Mars
The five hazards of human space travel and how to address them
39 min
16
Is Space Mining Really Viable?
Space mining is big in science fiction, but how will we really do it?
35 min
17
Sharing Space
How can we bring space closer?
40 min
18
Trash at 17,000 mph
What do we do about the hazards of space junk?
35 min
19
Murder in Space
What laws govern us when we leave Earth?
42 min
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Closing Time
How will the universe end?
37 min
21
No Space for Columbus
Why should we decolonize space exploration?
38 min
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Our Mars Fixation
The peculiar story behind our fascination with the Red Planet
33 min
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A Space of One’s Own
Should the first human mission to Mars have an all-women crew?
30 min
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Our Celestial Bodies, Ourselves
Planets get all the press. But what can an asteroid tell us about the history of our solar system?
32 min