Bruce Banerdt

NASA's InSight mission landed in 2018 and completed its primary mission two years later. From there it pursued an extended mission, gathering as much scientific data as it could before ultimately ending late last year as dust on the solar panels starved it of energy. Dr. Bruce Banerdt, the Principal Investigator for the mission, joins Jake to talk about its legacy and successes, and where we go from here.Follow BruceBruce at JPLFollow Jake &amp; WeMartiansWeMartians.comPatreon (https://www.wemartians.com/support)WeMartians Shop (shop.wemartians.com)Mailing List (https://wemartians.com/signup)Twitter (@we_martians)Jake’s Twitter (@JakeOnOrbit)Off-Nominal YouTubeOff-Nominal DiscordMarsti.meHorsepower DesignNASA's Space Launch system finally got the job done, that trusty old steed. Do you like horses as much as I do? If so, try on the new t-shirt design at the WeMartians shop today! Sometimes, a horse works just fine (space programs may or may not be included).

<p>NASA's InSight mission landed in 2018 and completed its primary mission two years later. From there it pursued an extended mission, gathering as much scientific data as it could before ultimately ending late last year as dust on the solar panels starved it of energy. Dr. Bruce Banerdt, the Principal Investigator for the mission, joins Jake to talk about its legacy and successes, and where we go from here.</p><h3>Follow Bruce</h3><ul><li><a href="https://science.jpl.nasa.gov/people/banerdt/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bruce at JPL</a></li></ul><h3>Follow Jake &amp; WeMartians</h3><ul><li><a href="https://www.wemartians.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WeMartians.com</a></li><li><a href="https://www.wemartians.com/support" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon (https://www.wemartians.com/support)</a></li><li><a href="http://shop.wemartians.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WeMartians Shop (shop.wemartians.com)</a></li><li><a href="https://wemartians.com/signup/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mailing List (https://wemartians.com/signup)</a></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/We_Martians" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter (@we_martians)</a></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/JakeOnOrbit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jake’s Twitter (@JakeOnOrbit)</a></li><li><a href="https://offnom.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Off-Nominal YouTube</a></li><li><a href="https://offnom.com/discord" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Off-Nominal Discord</a></li><li><a href="https://marsti.me" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Marsti.me</a></li></ul><h2>Horsepower Design</h2><p>NASA's Space Launch system finally got the job done, that trusty old steed. Do you like horses as much as I do? If so, try on the <a href="https://shop.wemartians.com/products?search=horse" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">new t-shirt design</a> at the WeMartians shop today! Sometimes, a horse works just fine (space programs may or may not be included).</p>

135 - A Farewell to InSight (feat. Bruce Banerdt)

After seven years of exploring the solar system, Jake is ready to move on to new projects. Hear his final thoughts on WeMartians.Stay in TouchPatreon (https://www.wemartians.com/support)WeMartians Shop (shop.wemartians.com)Mailing List (https://wemartians.com/signup)Twitter (@we_martians)Jake’s Twitter (@JakeOnOrbit)Off-Nominal YouTubeMarsti.me

<p>After seven years of exploring the solar system, Jake is ready to move on to new projects. Hear his final thoughts on WeMartians.</p><h2>Stay in Touch</h2><ul><li><a href="https://www.wemartians.com/support" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon (https://www.wemartians.com/support)</a></li><li><a href="http://shop.wemartians.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WeMartians Shop (shop.wemartians.com)</a></li><li><a href="https://wemartians.com/signup/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mailing List (https://wemartians.com/signup)</a></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/We_Martians" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter (@we_martians)</a></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/JakeOnOrbit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jake’s Twitter (@JakeOnOrbit)</a></li><li><a href="https://offnom.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Off-Nominal YouTube</a></li><li><a href="https://marsti.me" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Marsti.me</a></li></ul>

Goodbye, for now

NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory has a storied history of exploration, but if you go back far enough the stories get pretty wild. Its early days feature a gutsy team of rocket engineers blowing up engines in the hills around Pasadena while moonlighting as communists and occultists. This "Suicide Squad" is featured in a new podcast series by MG Lord, and MG joins Jake to talk about it.Follow MG LordBlood Sweat and RocketsMG's WebsiteFollow Jake &amp; WeMartiansWeMartians.comPatreon (https://www.wemartians.com/support)WeMartians Shop (shop.wemartians.com)Mailing List (https://wemartians.com/signup)Twitter (@we_martians)Jake’s Twitter (@JakeOnOrbit)Off-Nominal YouTubeMarsti.meHorsepower DesignNASA's Space Launch system finally got the job done, that trusty old steed. Do you like horses as much as I do? If so, try on the new t-shirt design at the WeMartians shop today! Sometimes, a horse works just fine (space programs may or may not be included).

<p>NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory has a storied history of exploration, but if you go back far enough the stories get pretty wild. Its early days feature a gutsy team of rocket engineers blowing up engines in the hills around Pasadena while moonlighting as communists and occultists. This "Suicide Squad" is featured in a new podcast series by MG Lord, and MG joins Jake to talk about it.</p><h3>Follow MG Lord</h3><ul><li><a href="https://laist.com/podcasts/la-made/blood-sweat-rockets-the-suicide-squad" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blood Sweat and Rockets</a></li><li><a href="https://www.mglord.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MG's Website</a></li></ul><h3>Follow Jake &amp; WeMartians</h3><ul><li><a href="https://www.wemartians.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WeMartians.com</a></li><li><a href="https://www.wemartians.com/support" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon (https://www.wemartians.com/support)</a></li><li><a href="http://shop.wemartians.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WeMartians Shop (shop.wemartians.com)</a></li><li><a href="https://wemartians.com/signup/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mailing List (https://wemartians.com/signup)</a></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/We_Martians" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter (@we_martians)</a></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/JakeOnOrbit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jake’s Twitter (@JakeOnOrbit)</a></li><li><a href="https://offnom.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Off-Nominal YouTube</a></li><li><a href="https://marsti.me" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Marsti.me</a></li></ul><h2>Horsepower Design</h2><p>NASA's Space Launch system finally got the job done, that trusty old steed. Do you like horses as much as I do? If so, try on the <a href="https://shop.wemartians.com/products?search=horse" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">new t-shirt design</a> at the WeMartians shop today! Sometimes, a horse works just fine (space programs may or may not be included).</p>

134 - Blood, Sweat, and Rockets (feat. MG Lord)

Brendan Byrne

Emilee Speck

Last year saw a successful Artemis 1 flight, the launch of multiple lunar robotic missions, and the continued development of the CLPS program. What's ahead for 2023? Will it continue this string of exciting progress in lunar exploration? Friends of the show and space reporters Brendan Byrne and Emilee Speck join Jake to talk it through.Follow Brendan and EmileeEmilee's Twitter (@ EMSpeck)Fox Weather Earth and SpaceWMFE's Are We There Yet?Follow Jake &amp; WeMartiansWeMartians.comPatreon (https://www.wemartians.com/support)WeMartians Shop (shop.wemartians.com)Mailing List (https://wemartians.com/signup)Twitter (@we_martians)Jake’s Twitter (@JakeOnOrbit)Off-Nominal YouTubeMarsti.meHorsepower DesignNASA's Space Launch system finally got the job done, that trusty old steed. Do you like horses as much as I do? If so, try on the new t-shirt design at the WeMartians shop today! Sometimes, a horse works just fine (space programs may or may not be included).

<p>Last year saw a successful Artemis 1 flight, the launch of multiple lunar robotic missions, and the continued development of the CLPS program. What's ahead for 2023? Will it continue this string of exciting progress in lunar exploration? Friends of the show and space reporters Brendan Byrne and Emilee Speck join Jake to talk it through.</p><h3>Follow Brendan and Emilee</h3><ul><li><a href="https://twitter.com/EMSpeck" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Emilee's Twitter (@ EMSpeck)</a></li><li><a href="https://www.foxweather.com/earth-space" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fox Weather Earth and Space</a></li><li><a href="https://www.wmfe.org/podcast/are-we-there-yet" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WMFE's Are We There Yet?</a></li></ul><h3>Follow Jake &amp; WeMartians</h3><ul><li><a href="https://www.wemartians.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WeMartians.com</a></li><li><a href="https://www.wemartians.com/support" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon (https://www.wemartians.com/support)</a></li><li><a href="http://shop.wemartians.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WeMartians Shop (shop.wemartians.com)</a></li><li><a href="https://wemartians.com/signup/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mailing List (https://wemartians.com/signup)</a></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/We_Martians" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter (@we_martians)</a></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/JakeOnOrbit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jake’s Twitter (@JakeOnOrbit)</a></li><li><a href="https://offnom.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Off-Nominal YouTube</a></li><li><a href="https://marsti.me" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Marsti.me</a></li></ul><h2>Horsepower Design</h2><p>NASA's Space Launch system finally got the job done, that trusty old steed. Do you like horses as much as I do? If so, try on the <a href="https://shop.wemartians.com/products?search=horse" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">new t-shirt design</a> at the WeMartians shop today! Sometimes, a horse works just fine (space programs may or may not be included).</p>

133 - The State of the Moon (feat. Brendan Byrne and Emilee Speck)

The Artemis I Orion capsule splashed down in the Pacific this week, a triumphant finale to a mission that faced so many challenges getting to launch. With Artemis I behind us, what's ahead for the Artemis program and the road to a lunar landing? Ars Technica journalist Eric Berger joins Jake to talk about the future of the program and the challenges it will face.We Orion, SLS, Starship and ArtemisHere’s why NASA’s Artemis I mission is so rare, and so remarkable - Ars TechnicaAfter the Artemis I mission’s brilliant success, why is an encore 2 years away?The oracle who predicted SLS’s launch in 2023 has thoughts about Artemis III - Ars TechnicaNASA official “very confident” Artemis spacesuits will be ready on timeFollow EricEric's Twitter (@SciGuySpace)Eric's Articles on Ars TechnicaLiftoff by Eric BergerFollow Jake &amp; WeMartiansWeMartians.comPatreon (https://www.wemartians.com/support)WeMartians Shop (shop.wemartians.com)Mailing List (https://wemartians.com/signup)Twitter (@we_martians)Jake’s Twitter (@JakeOnOrbit)Off-Nominal YouTubeMarsti.meHorsepower DesignNASA's Space Launch system finally got the job done, that trusty old steed. Do you like horses as much as I do? If so, try on the new t-shirt design at the WeMartians shop today! Sometimes, a horse works just fine (space programs may or may not be included).

<p>The Artemis I Orion capsule splashed down in the Pacific this week, a triumphant finale to a mission that faced so many challenges getting to launch. With Artemis I behind us, what's ahead for the Artemis program and the road to a lunar landing? Ars Technica journalist Eric Berger joins Jake to talk about the future of the program and the challenges it will face.</p><h2>We Orion, SLS, Starship and Artemis</h2><ul><li><a href="https://arstechnica.com/science/2022/12/after-decades-of-false-starts-nasa-really-is-returning-to-the-moon-this-time/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Here’s why NASA’s Artemis I mission is so rare, and so remarkable - Ars Technica</a></li><li><a href="https://arstechnica.com/science/2022/12/artemis-i-has-finally-launched-what-comes-next/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">After the Artemis I mission’s brilliant success, why is an encore 2 years away?</a></li><li><a href="https://arstechnica.com/science/2022/11/the-oracle-who-predicted-slss-launch-in-2023-has-thoughts-about-artemis-iii/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The oracle who predicted SLS’s launch in 2023 has thoughts about Artemis III - Ars Technica</a></li><li><a href="https://arstechnica.com/science/2022/12/nasa-official-very-confident-artemis-spacesuits-will-be-ready-on-time/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">NASA official “very confident” Artemis spacesuits will be ready on time</a></li></ul><h3>Follow Eric</h3><ul><li><a href="https://twitter.com/SciGuySpace" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Eric's Twitter (@SciGuySpace)</a></li><li><a href="https://arstechnica.com/author/ericberger/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Eric's Articles on Ars Technica</a></li><li><a href="https://www.harpercollins.com/products/liftoff-eric-berger?variant=32126620205090&amp;utm_source=Eric+Berger&amp;utm_medium=athrtwttr&amp;utm_campaign=Liftoff+Announcement" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Liftoff by Eric Berger</a></li></ul><h3>Follow Jake &amp; WeMartians</h3><ul><li><a href="https://www.wemartians.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WeMartians.com</a></li><li><a href="https://www.wemartians.com/support" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon (https://www.wemartians.com/support)</a></li><li><a href="http://shop.wemartians.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WeMartians Shop (shop.wemartians.com)</a></li><li><a href="https://wemartians.com/signup/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mailing List (https://wemartians.com/signup)</a></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/We_Martians" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter (@we_martians)</a></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/JakeOnOrbit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jake’s Twitter (@JakeOnOrbit)</a></li><li><a href="https://offnom.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Off-Nominal YouTube</a></li><li><a href="https://marsti.me" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Marsti.me</a></li></ul><h2>Horsepower Design</h2><p>NASA's Space Launch system finally got the job done, that trusty old steed. Do you like horses as much as I do? If so, try on the <a href="https://shop.wemartians.com/products?search=horse" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">new t-shirt design</a> at the WeMartians shop today! Sometimes, a horse works just fine (space programs may or may not be included).</p>

132 - Artemis Ahead (feat. Eric Berger)

Scott Bolton

Juno has been exploring the Jupiter system since 2016, and has taught us a lot about the clouds, the magnetosphere, and the origin of the largest planet in our solar system. Now in its extended mission, it's exploring the Jovian moons in a series of flybys, including a recent pass by Europa. The mission's PI Scott Bolton joins Jake to talk about this flyby, the science results we've gotten, and what's ahead for this intrepid explorer.We talk Juno and EuropaFirst images of EuropaClosest images of Europa from Star trackerJunoCam imagesFollow ScottScott's Twitter (@ScottBoltonJuno)Follow Jake &amp; WeMartiansWeMartians.comPatreon (https://www.wemartians.com/support)WeMartians Shop (shop.wemartians.com)Mailing List (https://wemartians.com/signup)Twitter (@we_martians)Jake’s Twitter (@JakeOnOrbit)Off-Nominal YouTubeMarsti.meHorsepower DesignNASA's Space Launch system is shelved again until November, which means the horse is headed back to the barn, so to speak. But hey, maybe you like horses! If so, try on the new t-shirt design at the WeMartians shop today! Sometimes, a horse works just fine (space programs not included).

<p>Juno has been exploring the Jupiter system since 2016, and has taught us a lot about the clouds, the magnetosphere, and the origin of the largest planet in our solar system. Now in its extended mission, it's exploring the Jovian moons in a series of flybys, including a recent pass by Europa. The mission's PI Scott Bolton joins Jake to talk about this flyby, the science results we've gotten, and what's ahead for this intrepid explorer.</p><h2>We talk Juno and Europa</h2><ul><li><a href="https://www.missionjuno.swri.edu/news/nasa-s-juno-shares-first-image-from-flyby-of-jupiter-s-moon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">First images of Europa</a></li><li><a href="https://www.missionjuno.swri.edu/news/nasa-s-juno-gets-highest-resolution-close-up" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Closest images of Europa from Star tracker</a></li><li><a href="https://www.missionjuno.swri.edu/news/citizen-scientists-enhance-new-europa-images" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">JunoCam images</a></li></ul><h3>Follow Scott</h3><ul><li><a href="https://twitter.com/scottboltonjuno" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Scott's Twitter (@ScottBoltonJuno)</a></li></ul><h3>Follow Jake &amp; WeMartians</h3><ul><li><a href="https://www.wemartians.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WeMartians.com</a></li><li><a href="https://www.wemartians.com/support" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon (https://www.wemartians.com/support)</a></li><li><a href="http://shop.wemartians.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WeMartians Shop (shop.wemartians.com)</a></li><li><a href="https://wemartians.com/signup/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mailing List (https://wemartians.com/signup)</a></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/We_Martians" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter (@we_martians)</a></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/JakeOnOrbit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jake’s Twitter (@JakeOnOrbit)</a></li><li><a href="https://offnom.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Off-Nominal YouTube</a></li><li><a href="https://marsti.me" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Marsti.me</a></li></ul><h2>Horsepower Design</h2><p>NASA's Space Launch system is shelved again until November, which means the horse is headed back to the barn, so to speak. But hey, maybe you like horses! If so, try on the <a href="https://shop.wemartians.com/products?search=horse" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">new t-shirt design</a> at the WeMartians shop today! Sometimes, a horse works just fine (space programs not included).</p>

131 - Juno at Europa (feat. Scott Bolton)

Linda Spilker

Voyagers 1 and 2 have been exploring our solar system for over 45 years now. Despite the age of their instruments and computers and power source, they continue to deliver scientific data and contribute to present day discovery. Dr. Linda Spilker, who worked on Voyager since its launch, joins Jake to talk about its value today and its legacy tomorrow.We talk Voyager 1 and 2Voyager 1 AACS AnomalyVoyager 45th AnniversaryFollow LindaLinda's Twitter (@LindaSpilker)Follow Jake &amp; WeMartiansWeMartians.comPatreon (https://www.wemartians.com/support)WeMartians Shop (shop.wemartians.com)Mailing List (https://wemartians.com/signup)Twitter (@we_martians)Jake’s Twitter (@JakeOnOrbit)Off-Nominal YouTubeMarsti.meHorsepower DesignNASA's Space Launch system is shelved again until November, which means the horse is headed back to the barn, so to speak. But hey, maybe you like horses! If so, try on the new t-shirt design at the WeMartians shop today! Sometimes, a horse works just fine (space programs not included).

<p>Voyagers 1 and 2 have been exploring our solar system for over 45 years now. Despite the age of their instruments and computers and power source, they continue to deliver scientific data and contribute to present day discovery. Dr. Linda Spilker, who worked on Voyager since its launch, joins Jake to talk about its value today and its legacy tomorrow.</p><h2>We talk Voyager 1 and 2</h2><ul><li><a href="https://voyager.jpl.nasa.gov/news/details.php?article_id=126" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Voyager 1 AACS Anomaly</a></li><li><a href="https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/events/voyager-45-years-in-space" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Voyager 45th Anniversary</a></li></ul><h3>Follow Linda</h3><ul><li><a href="https://twitter.com/LindaSpilker" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Linda's Twitter (@LindaSpilker)</a></li></ul><h3>Follow Jake &amp; WeMartians</h3><ul><li><a href="https://www.wemartians.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WeMartians.com</a></li><li><a href="https://www.wemartians.com/support" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon (https://www.wemartians.com/support)</a></li><li><a href="http://shop.wemartians.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WeMartians Shop (shop.wemartians.com)</a></li><li><a href="https://wemartians.com/signup/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mailing List (https://wemartians.com/signup)</a></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/We_Martians" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter (@we_martians)</a></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/JakeOnOrbit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jake’s Twitter (@JakeOnOrbit)</a></li><li><a href="https://offnom.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Off-Nominal YouTube</a></li><li><a href="https://marsti.me" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Marsti.me</a></li></ul><h2>Horsepower Design</h2><p>NASA's Space Launch system is shelved again until November, which means the horse is headed back to the barn, so to speak. But hey, maybe you like horses! If so, try on the <a href="https://shop.wemartians.com/products?search=horse" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">new t-shirt design</a> at the WeMartians shop today! Sometimes, a horse works just fine (space programs not included).</p>

130 - Voyager at 45 (feat. Linda Spilker)

Paul Byrne

The clouds of Venus have long been a dream of humans to explore, and at last a mission concept called Phantom could be here to do it! But the road ahead for this idea is neither straight nor easy. Paul Byrne joins Jake to talk about how it will help us understand the solar system, and why it might not even get the chance to compete for a spot.We talk Phantom and New Frontiers 5Twitter Thread about PhantomNew Frontiers 5 Community Announcement - Tell NASA what you thinkFollow PaulPaul's Twitter (@ThePlanetaryGuy)Follow Jake &amp; WeMartiansWeMartians.comPatreon (https://www.wemartians.com/support)WeMartians Shop (shop.wemartians.com)Mailing List (https://wemartians.com/signup)Twitter (@we_martians)Jake’s Twitter (@JakeOnOrbit)Off-Nominal YouTubeMarsti.meHorsepower DesignNASA's Space Launch system is shelved again until November, which means the horse is headed back to the barn, so to speak. But hey, maybe you like horses! If so, try on the new t-shirt design at the WeMartians shop today! Sometimes, a horse works just fine (space programs not included).

<p>The clouds of Venus have long been a dream of humans to explore, and at last a mission concept called Phantom could be here to do it! But the road ahead for this idea is neither straight nor easy. Paul Byrne joins Jake to talk about how it will help us understand the solar system, and why it might not even get the chance to compete for a spot.</p><h2>We talk Phantom and New Frontiers 5</h2><ul><li><a href="https://twitter.com/ThePlanetaryGuy/status/1570520974902325248?s=20&amp;t=xeT-DQEGkO_nAH4DKWmHbg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter Thread about Phantom</a></li><li><a href="https://newfrontiers.larc.nasa.gov/NF5/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">New Frontiers 5 Community Announcement - Tell NASA what you think</a></li></ul><h3>Follow Paul</h3><ul><li><a href="https://twitter.com/ThePlanetaryGuy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Paul's Twitter (@ThePlanetaryGuy)</a></li></ul><h3>Follow Jake &amp; WeMartians</h3><ul><li><a href="https://www.wemartians.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WeMartians.com</a></li><li><a href="https://www.wemartians.com/support" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon (https://www.wemartians.com/support)</a></li><li><a href="http://shop.wemartians.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WeMartians Shop (shop.wemartians.com)</a></li><li><a href="https://wemartians.com/signup/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mailing List (https://wemartians.com/signup)</a></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/We_Martians" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter (@we_martians)</a></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/JakeOnOrbit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jake’s Twitter (@JakeOnOrbit)</a></li><li><a href="https://offnom.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Off-Nominal YouTube</a></li><li><a href="https://marsti.me" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Marsti.me</a></li></ul><h2>Horsepower Design</h2><p>NASA's Space Launch system is shelved again until November, which means the horse is headed back to the barn, so to speak. But hey, maybe you like horses! If so, try on the <a href="https://shop.wemartians.com/products?search=horse" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">new t-shirt design</a> at the WeMartians shop today! Sometimes, a horse works just fine (space programs not included).</p>

129 - Sailing the Clouds of Venus (feat. Paul Byrne)

NASA's SLS rocket has been in development for over a decade and at last was ready to take off from the Space Coast. But leaks and other technical problems thwarted it on its first attempts. Jake travelled to Florida to see it and reports on how it went, and how weaknesses in the program's architecture don't end at lift off.We talk the Space Launch System1st Scrub - Space News2nd Scrub - Space NewsYears after shuttle, NASA rediscovers the perils of liquid hydrogen - Ars TechnicaWe got a leaked look at NASA’s future Moon missions—and likely delays - Ars TechnicaFollow Jake &amp; WeMartiansWeMartians.comPatreon (https://www.wemartians.com/support)WeMartians Shop (shop.wemartians.com)Mailing List (https://wemartians.com/signup)Twitter (@we_martians)Jake’s Twitter (@JakeOnOrbit)Off-Nominal YouTubeMarsti.meProbe Uranus DesignLean in to the jokes and stand behind the Decadal Survey's recommendation to probe Uranus by picking up the new design at the WeMartians shop today! You can get it in a t-shirt or on a coffee mug. Explore the mysteries of Uranus today.Used under fair use:Spectrum News 13 ClipABC News ClipsArtemis clipObama's Speech

<p>NASA's SLS rocket has been in development for over a decade and at last was ready to take off from the Space Coast. But leaks and other technical problems thwarted it on its first attempts. Jake travelled to Florida to see it and reports on how it went, and how weaknesses in the program's architecture don't end at lift off.</p><h2>We talk the Space Launch System</h2><ul><li><a href="https://spacenews.com/first-artemis-1-launch-attempt-scrubbed/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">1st Scrub - Space News</a></li><li><a href="https://spacenews.com/second-artemis-1-launch-attempt-scrubbed/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">2nd Scrub - Space News</a></li><li><a href="https://arstechnica.com/science/2022/09/years-after-shuttle-nasa-rediscovers-the-perils-of-liquid-hydrogen/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Years after shuttle, NASA rediscovers the perils of liquid hydrogen - Ars Technica</a></li><li><a href="https://arstechnica.com/science/2022/06/we-got-a-leaked-look-at-nasas-future-moon-missions-and-likely-delays/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">We got a leaked look at NASA’s future Moon missions—and likely delays - Ars Technica</a></li></ul><h3>Follow Jake &amp; WeMartians</h3><ul><li><a href="https://www.wemartians.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WeMartians.com</a></li><li><a href="https://www.wemartians.com/support" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon (https://www.wemartians.com/support)</a></li><li><a href="http://shop.wemartians.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WeMartians Shop (shop.wemartians.com)</a></li><li><a href="https://wemartians.com/signup/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mailing List (https://wemartians.com/signup)</a></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/We_Martians" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter (@we_martians)</a></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/JakeOnOrbit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jake’s Twitter (@JakeOnOrbit)</a></li><li><a href="https://offnom.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Off-Nominal YouTube</a></li><li><a href="https://marsti.me" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Marsti.me</a></li></ul><h2>Probe Uranus Design</h2><p>Lean in to the jokes and stand behind the Decadal Survey's recommendation to probe Uranus by picking up the <a href="https://shop.wemartians.com/products?search=uranus" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">new design</a> at the WeMartians shop today! You can get it in a t-shirt or on a coffee mug. Explore the mysteries of Uranus today.</p><p>Used under fair use:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XcmFt77ABw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spectrum News 13 Clip</a></li><li><a href="https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/News/video/anticipation-grows-ahead-artemis-launch-88964075" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ABC News Clips</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3gt0mGwke8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Artemis clip</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3rNn_cUrlmE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Obama's Speech</a></li></ul>

128 - Time Travelling

Anthony Colangelo

The Commercial Lunar Payload Services Program (CLPS) began in 2018 with the promise of bootstrapping a new, inexpensive lunar delivery economy; it was to be a pathway for lunar science to the Moon's surface. Since then, a handful of companies have been racing to get the first launches off, but it hasn't all been smooth sailing. Main Engine Cut Off's Anthony Colangelo joins Jake to talk about their progress, and what we should keep an eye on as the first launches approach.We talk Commercial Lunar Payload ServicesMasten files for BankruptcyDraper wins CLPS task orderVIPER Delayed by a yearMECO's coverage of CLPSFollow Anthony and Main Engine Cut OffMECO's Twitter (@wehavemeco)Main Engine Cut OffFollow Jake &amp; WeMartiansWeMartians.comPatreon (https://www.wemartians.com/support)WeMartians Shop (shop.wemartians.com)Mailing List (https://wemartians.com/signup)Twitter (@we_martians)Jake’s Twitter (@JakeOnOrbit)Off-Nominal YouTubeMarsti.meArtemis 1 Launch EventsArtemis 1 is coming! If you're in the Cape Canaveral area around launch, we should meet up! Add your name to this mailing list for updates. Probe Uranus DesignLean in to the jokes and stand behind the Decadal Survey's recommendation to probe Uranus by picking up the new design at the WeMartians shop today! You can get it in a t-shirt or on a coffee mug. Explore the mysteries of Uranus today.

<p>The Commercial Lunar Payload Services Program (CLPS) began in 2018 with the promise of bootstrapping a new, inexpensive lunar delivery economy; it was to be a pathway for lunar science to the Moon's surface. Since then, a handful of companies have been racing to get the first launches off, but it hasn't all been smooth sailing. Main Engine Cut Off's Anthony Colangelo joins Jake to talk about their progress, and what we should keep an eye on as the first launches approach.</p><h2>We talk Commercial Lunar Payload Services</h2><ul><li><a href="https://spacenews.com/masten-space-systems-files-for-bankruptcy/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Masten files for Bankruptcy</a></li><li><a href="https://spacenews.com/draper-wins-nasa-contract-for-farside-lunar-lander-mission/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Draper wins CLPS task order</a></li><li><a href="https://spacenews.com/nasa-delays-viper-lunar-rover-launch-by-a-year/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">VIPER Delayed by a year</a></li><li><a href="https://mainenginecutoff.com/podcast/223" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MECO's coverage of CLPS</a></li></ul><h3>Follow Anthony and Main Engine Cut Off</h3><ul><li><a href="https://twitter.com/wehavemeco" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MECO's Twitter (@wehavemeco)</a></li><li><a href="https://www.mainenginecutoff.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Main Engine Cut Off</a></li></ul><h3>Follow Jake &amp; WeMartians</h3><ul><li><a href="https://www.wemartians.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WeMartians.com</a></li><li><a href="https://www.wemartians.com/support" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon (https://www.wemartians.com/support)</a></li><li><a href="http://shop.wemartians.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WeMartians Shop (shop.wemartians.com)</a></li><li><a href="https://wemartians.com/signup/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mailing List (https://wemartians.com/signup)</a></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/We_Martians" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter (@we_martians)</a></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/JakeOnOrbit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jake’s Twitter (@JakeOnOrbit)</a></li><li><a href="https://offnom.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Off-Nominal YouTube</a></li><li><a href="https://marsti.me" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Marsti.me</a></li></ul><h2>Artemis 1 Launch Events</h2><p>Artemis 1 is coming! If you're in the Cape Canaveral area around launch, we should meet up! Add your name to <a href="https://offnom.com/events/2022/08/artemis-1-launch-events" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">this mailing list</a> for updates. </p><h2>Probe Uranus Design</h2><p>Lean in to the jokes and stand behind the Decadal Survey's recommendation to probe Uranus by picking up the <a href="https://shop.wemartians.com/products?search=uranus" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">new design</a> at the WeMartians shop today! You can get it in a t-shirt or on a coffee mug. Explore the mysteries of Uranus today.</p>

127 - Checking in on CLPS (feat. Anthony Colangelo)

The WeMartians Podcast delves into all aspects of the exploration of Mars, including robotic/human spacecraft and rocket engineering, planetary science, astronomy and other upcoming technology. Our episodes are research-supported and feature topical audio clips and special guests.

Great for following Mars news, even if the podcast is run by a suspicious looking Canadian fellow(SpaceX security still has their eyes one you!).

Great stuff

Jake talks about just Mars! He does a lot of things about the history of the robots we sent up there and and the analogues. There&#39;s also a bunch of interviews which are super cool! If I could rate it 10/5 stars I would!

Mars!!!!

WeMartians Podcast

Kavya Manyapu

As more and more human spaceflight vehicles enter service, and more and more people have access to spaceflight, the need to design vehicles to accommodate different kinds of passengers becomes more and more important. Kavya Manyapu, a spacesuit engineer on Boeing’s Starliner program, joins Jake to talk about equitable design, and the challenges and payoffs of pursuing it. We talk spacesuits and equitable design  Boeing Suit unveiling  Follow Kavya and Boeing’s Starliner  Kavya’s Wikipedia Profile on Kavya in Rocket Women Kavya’s appearance on Space4U Podcast Boeing Starliner Site Boeing Future U  Follow Jake &amp; WeMartians  Website (www.wemartians.com) Patreon (www.patreon.com/wemartians) WeMartians Shop (shop.wemartians.com) Mailing List (https://wemartians.com/signup) Twitter (@we_martians)  Jake’s Twitter (@JakeOnOrbit) Off-Nominal Podcast  Origins: Jim Bridenstine   Most Recent Episode: 35 – The Two Mile of the Space Industry featuring Caleb Henry    Support WeMartians on Patreon Now Available – Season 4 Mission Patches Our season 4 mission patches are finally here! Celebrate our 4th season of podcasts with this awesome patch by artist Beth Kerner. We talk all about the design and its elements in our announcement blog post. You can get the new patch for $17USD with free shipping. Plus, if you missed last year’s patch, you can get both together for just $25USD while supplies last. Both patches are limited print runs so pick it up today and support not only WeMartians but a great independent space artist, too! Get your Mission Patch now!

<p>As more and more human spaceflight vehicles enter service, and more and more people have access to spaceflight, the need to design vehicles to accommodate different kinds of passengers becomes more and more important. Kavya Manyapu, a spacesuit engineer on Boeing’s Starliner program, joins Jake to talk about equitable design, and the challenges and payoffs of pursuing it.</p> <h2>We talk spacesuits and equitable design</h2> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nasa.gov/feature/new-spacesuit-unveiled-for-starliner-astronauts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Boeing Suit unveiling</a></li> </ul> <h3>Follow Kavya and Boeing’s Starliner</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kavya_Manyapu" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kavya’s Wikipedia</a></li> <li><a href="https://rocket-women.com/2019/11/meet-a-rocket-woman-kavya-manyapu/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Profile on Kavya in Rocket Women</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.spacefoundation.org/2019/03/01/space4u-podcast-meet-dr-kavya-manyapu/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kavya’s appearance on Space4U Podcast</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.boeing.com/space/starliner/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Boeing Starliner Site</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.boeingfutureu.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Boeing Future U</a></li> </ul> <h3>Follow Jake &amp; WeMartians</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.wemartians.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website (www.wemartians.com)</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.patreon.com/wemartians" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><strong>Patreon (www.patreon.com/wemartians)</strong></a></li> <li><a href="http://shop.wemartians.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WeMartians Shop (shop.wemartians.com)</a></li> <li><a href="https://wemartians.com/signup/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mailing List (https://wemartians.com/signup)</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/We_Martians" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter (@we_martians) </a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/JakeOnOrbit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jake’s Twitter (@JakeOnOrbit)</a></li> <li><a href="https://offnominal.space" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Off-Nominal Podcast</a> <ul> <li><a href="https://offnominal.space/episodes/origins-jim-bridenstine" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Origins: Jim Bridenstine</a></li> </ul> <ul> <li><a href="https://offnominal.space/episodes/35" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Most Recent Episode: 35 – The Two Mile of the Space Industry featuring Caleb Henry</a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p><a href="www.wemartians.com/support" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support WeMartians on Patreon</a></p> <h2>Now Available – Season 4 Mission Patches</h2> <p>Our season 4 mission patches are <a href="https://shop.wemartians.com/category/mission-patches" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">finally here</a>! Celebrate our 4th season of podcasts with this awesome patch by artist <a href="http://www.bethkernerillustration.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Beth Kerner</a>. We talk all about the design and its elements in our <a href="https://wemartians.com/season-4-missions-patches-now-available/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">announcement blog post</a>.</p> <p>You can get the new patch for $17USD with free shipping. Plus, if you missed last year’s patch, you can get both together for just $25USD while supplies last. Both patches are limited print runs so pick it up today and support not only WeMartians but a great independent space artist, too!</p> <p><a href="https://shop.wemartians.com/category/mission-patches" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Get your Mission Patch now!</a></p>

86 – Equitable Design (feat. Kavya Manyapu)

Melissa Trainer

For years, the NASA Curiosity Rover has been quietly sniffing the atmosphere in Gale Crater with its SAM instrument. Today, scientists are finally getting a handle on that vast dataset, and they’re turning up some crazy results, especially an unexplained oxygen spike! Dr. Melissa Trainer from NASA Goddard, lead author on a paper covering the results, joins Jake to talk about this peculiar behaviour. We talk Oxygen, Curiosity, and Atmospheres  Melissa’s Paper on Atmospheric Composition (Open Access) NASA press release on the paper  Follow Melissa Trainer  The Curiosity Rover Home Page Melissa’s Wikipedia Entry Melissa’s Profile on NASA Goddard’s site  Follow Jake &amp; WeMartians  Website (www.wemartians.com) Patreon (www.patreon.com/wemartians)  Featuring a limited time special offer! Click through or see below!   WeMartians Shop (shop.wemartians.com)  Free shipping if you buy 2+ items until the end of the year!   Twitter (@we_martians)  Jake’s Twitter (@JakeOnOrbit) Off-Nominal Podcast  Most Recent Episode: “Jim-Adjacent”    An Exciting Space Future WeMartians is celebrating its fourth anniversary this month, and I couldn’t be more happy with the way this project has turned out. What began as a hobby has transformed in to a thriving community of thousands interested in Mars exploration. I’ve got what feels like hundreds of ideas to make this show better, but I’ve always struggled balancing this hobby with my day job and the rest of my life. There’s not much else I can do without somehow getting more time! And so I’ve made some decisions to do just that.  I’ve left my day job. WeMartians is officially on the path of #GoingPro. Learn more about the decision, what it means for the show, and how you can help at our blog post explainer! Show your support with a monthly pledge on Patreon! How you can help You can help support me as I transition to a new career.  We’ve got some new Patreon goals for the next four patron milestones – all bonus content for YOU, including video tours of the new studio to audio documentaries. A limited offer until January 3rd for new Patrons at the $5 level or higher – get a handwritten postcard and a pack of stickers! A special sale in the WeMartians shop – free shipping on orders of two or more items!  Thanks to all the patrons who have come along so far, and to all the new ones ready to join the movement. Ad Ares! WeMartians theme music is “RetroFuture” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) and arranged by Jake Robins with Public Domain NASA audio and WeMartians interview samples. Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

<p>For years, the NASA Curiosity Rover has been quietly sniffing the atmosphere in Gale Crater with its SAM instrument. Today, scientists are finally getting a handle on that vast dataset, and they’re turning up some crazy results, especially an unexplained oxygen spike! Dr. Melissa Trainer from NASA Goddard, lead author on a paper covering the results, joins Jake to talk about this peculiar behaviour.</p> <h2>We talk Oxygen, Curiosity, and Atmospheres</h2> <ul> <li><a href="https://agupubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1029/2019JE006175" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Melissa’s Paper on Atmospheric Composition (Open Access)</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nasa.gov/feature/goddard/2019/with-mars-methane-mystery-unsolved-curiosity-serves-scientists-a-new-one-oxygen/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">NASA press release on the paper</a></li> </ul> <h2>Follow Melissa Trainer</h2> <ul> <li><a href="https://mars.nasa.gov/msl/home/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Curiosity Rover Home Page</a></li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melissa_Trainer" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Melissa’s Wikipedia Entry</a></li> <li><a href="https://science.gsfc.nasa.gov/sed/bio/melissa.trainer" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Melissa’s Profile on NASA Goddard’s site</a></li> </ul> <h2>Follow Jake &amp; WeMartians</h2> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.wemartians.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website (www.wemartians.com)</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.patreon.com/wemartians" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><strong>Patreon (www.patreon.com/wemartians)</strong></a> <ul> <li>Featuring a <em>limited time special offer</em>! Click through or see below!</li> </ul> </li> <li><a href="http://shop.wemartians.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WeMartians Shop (shop.wemartians.com)</a> <ul> <li>Free shipping if you buy 2+ items until the end of the year!</li> </ul> </li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/We_Martians" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter (@we_martians) </a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/JakeOnOrbit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jake’s Twitter (@JakeOnOrbit)</a></li> <li><a href="https://offnominal.space" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Off-Nominal Podcast</a> <ul> <li>Most Recent Episode: <a href="https://offnominal.space/episodes/24" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">“Jim-Adjacent”</a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> <h2>An Exciting Space Future</h2> <p>WeMartians is celebrating its fourth anniversary this month, and I couldn’t be more happy with the way this project has turned out. What began as a hobby has transformed in to a thriving community of thousands interested in Mars exploration.</p> <p>I’ve got what feels like hundreds of ideas to make this show better, but I’ve always struggled balancing this hobby with my day job and the rest of my life. There’s not much else I can do without somehow getting more time! And so I’ve made some decisions to do just that. </p> <p>I’ve left my day job. WeMartians is officially on the path of #GoingPro.</p> <p>Learn more about the decision, what it means for the show, and how you can help at our <a href="https://www.wemartians.com/an-exciting-space-future/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">blog post explainer</a>!</p> <a href="www.patreon.com/wemartians" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Show your support with a monthly pledge on Patreon!</a> <h2>How you can help</h2> <p>You can help support me as I transition to a new career.</p> <ol> <li>We’ve got some new <a href="http://www.patreon.com/wemartians" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> goals for the next four patron milestones – all bonus content for YOU, including video tours of the new studio to audio documentaries.</li> <li>A limited offer until January 3rd for <a href="http://www.patreon.com/wemartians" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">new Patrons</a> at the $5 level or higher – get a handwritten postcard and a pack of stickers!</li> <li>A special sale in the <a href="http://shop.wemartians.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WeMartians shop </a>– free shipping on orders of two or more items!</li> </ol> <p>Thanks to all the patrons who have come along so far, and to all the new ones ready to join the movement. Ad Ares!</p> <p><em>WeMartians theme music is “RetroFuture” by Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">incompetech.com</a>) and arranged by Jake Robins with Public Domain NASA audio and WeMartians interview samples. Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/</a></em></p>

68 – The Case of the Inexplicable Oxygen (feat. Melissa Trainer)

The fourth season of WeMartians has begun, and we bring in our friends and regular guests Brendan Byrne and Emilee Speck to talk about rockets, rovers, and Mars in pop culture.  We talk Mars in 2018 and in to the future  Sounds of Mars from NASA’s InSight  Previous Conversations with Brendan and Emilee  Episode 18 – State of Mars 2017 Episode 35 – State of Mars 2018 Off-Nominal Episode 6 (feat. Brendan Byrne)  Follow Emilee and Brendan  Emilee on Twitter (@EMSpeck) Emilee’s Space Coverage (ClickOrlando.com) News 6 WKMG Facebook (Facebook.com) Brendan on Twitter (@SpaceBrendan) Are We There Yet Podcast on Twitter (@AWTYMars) WMFE Space (wmfe.org)  Follow Jake &amp; WeMartians  Website (www.wemartians.com) Patreon (www.patreon.com/wemartians)  The WeMartians Travel Grant   WeMartians Shop (shop.wemartians.com)  Support the Travel Grant Here!   Twitter (@we_martians)  Jake’s Twitter (@JakeOnOrbit)  Come have a beer with me I will be at McFate Brewing Company (South location) in Scottsdale, Arizona at 6PM on Friday, Feb 8th. It’s an open invitation to any listeners in the area who want to hang out! More details here!

<p>The fourth season of WeMartians has begun, and we bring in our friends and regular guests Brendan Byrne and Emilee Speck to talk about rockets, rovers, and Mars in pop culture. </p> <h3>We talk Mars in 2018 and in to the future</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://mars.nasa.gov/resources/22201/sounds-of-mars-nasas-insight-senses-martian-wind/?site=insight" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sounds of Mars from NASA’s InSight</a></li> </ul> <h3>Previous Conversations with Brendan and Emilee</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.wemartians.com/episode018/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode 18 – State of Mars 2017</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.wemartians.com/episode035/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode 35 – State of Mars 2018</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.offnominal.space/06" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Off-Nominal Episode 6 (feat. Brendan Byrne)</a></li> </ul> <h3>Follow Emilee and Brendan</h3> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.twitter.com/emspeck" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Emilee on Twitter</a> (@EMSpeck)</li> <li><a href="https://www.clickorlando.com/news/space" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Emilee’s Space Coverage</a> (<a href="http://ClickOrlando.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ClickOrlando.com</a>)</li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/news6/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">News 6 WKMG Facebook</a> (<a href="http://Facebook.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook.com</a>)</li> <li><a href="http://www.twitter.com/SpaceBrendan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brendan on Twitter</a> (@SpaceBrendan)</li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/AWTYMars" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Are We There Yet Podcast on Twitter</a> (@AWTYMars)</li> <li><a href="http://www.wmfe.org/category/space" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WMFE Space</a> (<a href="http://wmfe.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wmfe.org</a>)</li> </ul> <h3>Follow Jake &amp; WeMartians</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.wemartians.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website (www.wemartians.com)</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.patreon.com/wemartians" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon (www.patreon.com/wemartians)</a> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.wemartians.com/introducing-the-wemartians-travel-grant/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The WeMartians Travel Grant</a></li> </ul> </li> <li><a href="http://shop.wemartians.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WeMartians Shop (shop.wemartians.com)</a> <ul> <li><a href="http://shop.wemartians.com/category/travel-grant-fundraisers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support the Travel Grant Here!</a></li> </ul> </li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/We_Martians" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter (@we_martians) </a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/JakeOnOrbit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jake’s Twitter (@JakeOnOrbit)</a></li> </ul> <h3>Come have a beer with me</h3> <p>I will be at McFate Brewing Company (South location) in Scottsdale, Arizona at 6PM on Friday, Feb 8th. It’s an open invitation to any listeners in the area who want to hang out! More details <a href="http://events.offnominal.space" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>!</p>

53 – The State of Mars 2019 (feat. Brendan Byrne and Emilee Speck)

Teresa Fornaro

In July, ESA plans to launch the 2nd ExoMars mission, a rover called the Rosalind Franklin that will search for signs of life on Mars. It’ll do so with the MOMA instrument. Recently, scientists from ESA and NASA embarked on an expedition to the Pilbara region in Australia to practice identifying biosignatures in rocks to prep them for their eventual interpretation of the data coming back. Teresa Fornaro, co-investigator on the MOMA instrument, joins Jake to talk about the instrument, the mission, and the expedition. We talk MOMA, ExoMars, and Life on Mars  The ExoMars website MOMA Wikipedia Images of MOMA Pilbara Expedition Press Release Video of Expedition featuring Teresa  Follow Teresa Fornaro  Teresa’s Website Teresa’s laboratory website  Follow Jake &amp; WeMartians  Website (www.wemartians.com) Patreon (www.patreon.com/wemartians)  Featuring a limited time special offer! Click through or see below!   WeMartians Shop (shop.wemartians.com)  Free shipping if you buy 2+ items until the end of the year!   Twitter (@we_martians)  Jake’s Twitter (@JakeOnOrbit) Off-Nominal Podcast  Most Recent Episode: 25 – SpaceX Cinematic Universe    An Exciting Space Future WeMartians is celebrating its fourth anniversary this month, and I couldn’t be more happy with the way this project has turned out. What began as a hobby has transformed in to a thriving community of thousands interested in Mars exploration. I’ve got what feels like hundreds of ideas to make this show better, but I’ve always struggled balancing this hobby with my day job and the rest of my life. There’s not much else I can do without somehow getting more time! And so I’ve made some decisions to do just that.  I’ve left my day job. WeMartians is officially on the path of #GoingPro. Learn more about the decision, what it means for the show, and how you can help at our blog post explainer! https://twitter.com/We_Martians/status/1206647580370722816?s=20 Show your support with a monthly pledge on Patreon! How you can help You can help support me as I transition to a new career.  We’ve got some new Patreon goals for the next four patron milestones – all bonus content for YOU, including video tours of the new studio to audio documentaries. UPDATE – Goal 1 has been reached! You can see the new studio tour here or below!   A limited offer until January 3rd for new Patrons at the $5 level or higher – get a handwritten postcard and a pack of stickers! A special sale in the WeMartians shop – free shipping on orders of two or more items! UPDATE – New Shirt Design Available! SpaceX Super Heavy THIRTYSEVEN    Thanks to all the patrons who have come along so far, and to all the new ones ready to join the movement. Ad Ares! New Shirt Design! THIRTYSEVEN We’ve got a new shirt design out to mark our #GoingPro campaign. The much anticipated successor to our bestseller TWENTYSEVEN, THIRTYSEVEN features the business end of a Starship Super Heavy rocket. Pick it up now with the Rosalind Franklin shirt to take advantage of our free shipping promo using code GOINGPRO. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VfWK32tXFd8 WeMartians theme music is “RetroFuture” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) and arranged by Jake Robins with Public Domain NASA audio and WeMartians interview samples. Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

<p>In July, ESA plans to launch the 2nd ExoMars mission, a rover called the Rosalind Franklin that will search for signs of life on Mars. It’ll do so with the MOMA instrument. Recently, scientists from ESA and NASA embarked on an expedition to the Pilbara region in Australia to practice identifying biosignatures in rocks to prep them for their eventual interpretation of the data coming back. Teresa Fornaro, co-investigator on the MOMA instrument, joins Jake to talk about the instrument, the mission, and the expedition.</p> <h2>We talk MOMA, ExoMars, and Life on Mars</h2> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.esa.int/Science_Exploration/Human_and_Robotic_Exploration/Exploration/ExoMars" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The ExoMars website</a></li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mars_Organic_Molecule_Analyser" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MOMA Wikipedia</a></li> <li><a href="https://exploration.esa.int/web/mars/-/47876-moma-during-testing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Images of MOMA</a></li> <li><a href="https://mars.nasa.gov/news/8505/scientists-explore-outback-as-testbed-for-mars/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pilbara Expedition Press Release</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LxXfhQair1Q&amp;feature=emb_title" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Video of Expedition featuring Teresa</a></li> </ul> <h2>Follow Teresa Fornaro</h2> <ul> <li><a href="https://sites.google.com/view/teresafornaro/home" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Teresa’s Website</a></li> <li><a href="https://sites.google.com/inaf.it/arcetriastrobiologylaboratory/home" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Teresa’s laboratory website</a></li> </ul> <h2>Follow Jake &amp; WeMartians</h2> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.wemartians.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website (www.wemartians.com)</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.patreon.com/wemartians" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><strong>Patreon (www.patreon.com/wemartians)</strong></a> <ul> <li>Featuring a <em>limited time special offer</em>! Click through or see below!</li> </ul> </li> <li><a href="http://shop.wemartians.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WeMartians Shop (shop.wemartians.com)</a> <ul> <li>Free shipping if you buy 2+ items until the end of the year!</li> </ul> </li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/We_Martians" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter (@we_martians) </a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/JakeOnOrbit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jake’s Twitter (@JakeOnOrbit)</a></li> <li><a href="https://offnominal.space" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Off-Nominal Podcast</a> <ul> <li>Most Recent Episode: <a href="https://offnominal.space/episodes/25" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">25 – SpaceX Cinematic Universe</a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> <h2>An Exciting Space Future</h2> <p>WeMartians is celebrating its fourth anniversary this month, and I couldn’t be more happy with the way this project has turned out. What began as a hobby has transformed in to a thriving community of thousands interested in Mars exploration.</p> <p>I’ve got what feels like hundreds of ideas to make this show better, but I’ve always struggled balancing this hobby with my day job and the rest of my life. There’s not much else I can do without somehow getting more time! And so I’ve made some decisions to do just that. </p> <p>I’ve left my day job. WeMartians is officially on the path of #GoingPro.</p> <p>Learn more about the decision, what it means for the show, and how you can help at our <a href="https://www.wemartians.com/an-exciting-space-future/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">blog post explainer</a>!</p> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/We_Martians/status/1206647580370722816?s=20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/We_Martians/status/1206647580370722816?s=20</a></p> <p><a href="www.patreon.com/wemartians" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Show your support with a monthly pledge on Patreon!</a></p> <h2>How you can help</h2> <p>You can help support me as I transition to a new career.</p> <ol> <li>We’ve got some new <a href="http://www.patreon.com/wemartians" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> goals for the next four patron milestones – all bonus content for YOU, including video tours of the new studio to audio documentaries.<br><ol> <li><strong>UPDATE</strong> – Goal 1 has been reached! You can see the new studio tour <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VfWK32tXFd8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> or below!</li> </ol> </li> <li>A limited offer until January 3rd for <a href="http://www.patreon.com/wemartians" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">new Patrons</a> at the $5 level or higher – get a handwritten postcard and a pack of stickers!</li> <li>A special sale in the <a href="http://shop.wemartians.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WeMartians shop </a>– free shipping on orders of two or more items!<br><ol> <li><strong>UPDATE</strong> – <a href="https://www.wemartians.com/thirtyseven-available-now/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">New Shirt Design Available! SpaceX Super Heavy THIRTYSEVEN</a></li> </ol> </li> </ol> <p>Thanks to all the patrons who have come along so far, and to all the new ones ready to join the movement. Ad Ares!</p> <h2>New Shirt Design! THIRTYSEVEN</h2> <p>We’ve got a <a href="https://www.wemartians.com/thirtyseven-available-now/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">new shirt design out</a> to mark our #GoingPro campaign. The much anticipated successor to our bestseller TWENTYSEVEN, THIRTYSEVEN features the business end of a Starship Super Heavy rocket. <a href="http://shop.wemartians.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pick it up now</a> with the Rosalind Franklin shirt to take advantage of our free shipping promo using code GOINGPRO.</p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VfWK32tXFd8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VfWK32tXFd8</a></p> <p><em>WeMartians theme music is “RetroFuture” by Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">incompetech.com</a>) and arranged by Jake Robins with Public Domain NASA audio and WeMartians interview samples. Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/</a></em></p>

69 – Looking for Life on Mars on Earth (feat. Teresa Fornaro)

Ali Bramson

Arcadia

SpaceX has been requesting HiRISE images from an area called Arcadia Planitia as potential landing sites for their Starship vehicle. Dr Ali Bramson, a planetary scientist at the University of Arizona’s Lunar and Planetary Lab and expert on the region, joins Jake to talk about what’s going on there and why SpaceX might be interested. We talk SpaceX, Starship, and Arcadia Planitia  SpaceX requests landing site candidate images Some textures of Arcadia Planitia An example of “Brain Terrain” Polygonal terrain in Canada Planetary Society piece on Terraced Craters The SpaceX Landing Site Candidate HIRISE requests Interactive DTMs for Terraced Craters – explore them in your browser! PAPER: Widespread excess ice in Arcadia Planitia, Mars PAPER: Exposed subsurface ice sheets in the Martian mid-latitudes  Follow Ali Bramson  Ali Bramson’s Twitter (@alibramson) Ali’s profile at LPL Ali’s profile at Purdue (starting Fall 2020) SWIM Project SWIM Project Twitter (@RedPlanetSWIM) Be a student at Purdue!  Follow Jake &amp; WeMartians  Website (www.wemartians.com) Patreon (www.patreon.com/wemartians) WeMartians Shop (shop.wemartians.com) Twitter (@we_martians)  Jake’s Twitter (@JakeOnOrbit) Off-Nominal Podcast  Most Recent Episode: “What is the protocol for this?”    WeMartians Meetup in Washington DC! On October 20th, we’ll be meeting up with Anthony Colangelo from The Main Engine Cut Off Podcast as we head to Washington DC to cover IAC 2019.  You can join us as we visit the Udvar Hazy museum and see Space Shuttle Discovery, then come have beers with us at Dacha Beer Garden in the city. We’d love to meet you – this is going to be a big event and we can’t wait to talk with all our listeners. Check out the details at our events page. The WeMartians Season 3 Mission Patch  This is the Season 3 (2018) commemorative WeMartians Mission Patch. We’ve partnered with space fan and talented graphic artist Beth Kerner to put together a custom, 4-inch, sew-on embroidered patch. It’s limited edition, with a print-run of just 100. And you can get one for yourself starting today! They’re just $17 USD, and shipping is free anywhere on Earth (Mars is extra, though). If you’re a Station-level or higher patron, your permanent store discount applies, too! The patch captures the broad narratives of our third season of podcasts. It includes the Falcon Heavy inaugural flight, the InSight launch and landing, and the global dust storm that ended the Opportunity mission. WeMartians theme music is “RetroFuture” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) and arranged by Jake Robins with Public Domain NASA audio and WeMartians interview samples. Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

<p>SpaceX has been requesting HiRISE images from an area called Arcadia Planitia as potential landing sites for their Starship vehicle. Dr Ali Bramson, a planetary scientist at the University of Arizona’s Lunar and Planetary Lab and expert on the region, joins Jake to talk about what’s going on there and why SpaceX might be interested.</p> <h3>We talk SpaceX, Starship, and Arcadia Planitia</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/essays-and-commentaries/spacex-begins-hunt-for-starship-landing-sites-on-mars/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SpaceX requests landing site candidate images</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/spaceimages/details.php?id=PIA04438" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Some textures of Arcadia Planitia</a></li> <li><a href="https://mars.nasa.gov/resources/22331/the-slow-charm-of-brain-terrain/?site=insight" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">An example of “Brain Terrain”</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Richard_Soare/publication/241534833/figure/fig2/AS:669440949641221@1536618568303/Aerial-view-of-polygons-pits-near-Inuvik-NWT-Canada-Polygon-size-is-about-15-m.png" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Polygonal terrain in Canada</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.planetary.org/blogs/emily-lakdawalla/2014/02261402-pretty-pictures-of-terraced-mars-craters.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Planetary Society piece on Terraced Craters</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.uahirise.org/results.php?keyword=spacex&amp;order=release_date&amp;submit=Search" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The SpaceX Landing Site Candidate HIRISE requests</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/AliBramson/status/1175531759623999489" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Interactive DTMs for Terraced Craters – explore them in your browser!</a></li> <li>PAPER: <a href="https://agupubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1002/2015GL064844" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Widespread excess ice in Arcadia Planitia, Mars</a></li> <li>PAPER: <a href="http://www.lpl.arizona.edu/~shane/publications/dundas_etal_science_2018.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Exposed subsurface ice sheets in the Martian mid-latitudes</a></li> </ul> <h3>Follow Ali Bramson</h3> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.twitter.com/alibramson" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ali Bramson’s Twitter (@alibramson)</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.lpl.arizona.edu/~bramson/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ali’s profile at LPL</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.eaps.purdue.edu/people/faculty-pages/bramson.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ali’s profile at Purdue (starting Fall 2020)</a></li> <li><a href="https://swim.psi.edu" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SWIM Project</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/RedPlanetSWIM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SWIM Project Twitter (@RedPlanetSWIM)</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.eaps.purdue.edu/research/planetary-science/index.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Be a student at Purdue!</a></li> </ul> <h3>Follow Jake &amp; WeMartians</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.wemartians.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website (www.wemartians.com)</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.patreon.com/wemartians" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon (www.patreon.com/wemartians)</a></li> <li><a href="http://shop.wemartians.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WeMartians Shop (shop.wemartians.com)</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/We_Martians" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter (@we_martians) </a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/JakeOnOrbit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jake’s Twitter (@JakeOnOrbit)</a></li> <li><a href="https://offnominal.space" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Off-Nominal Podcast</a> <ul> <li>Most Recent Episode: <a href="https://offnominal.space/episodes/23" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">“What is the protocol for this?”</a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> <h3>WeMartians Meetup in Washington DC!</h3> <p>On October 20th, we’ll be meeting up with Anthony Colangelo from <a href="https://mainenginecutoff.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Main Engine Cut Off Podcast</a> as we head to Washington DC to cover <a href="https://www.iac2019.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IAC 2019</a>. </p> <p>You can join us as we visit the <a href="https://airandspace.si.edu/udvar-hazy-center" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Udvar Hazy museum</a> and see <a href="https://www.si.edu/newsdesk/photos/space-shuttle-discovery" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Space Shuttle Discovery</a>, then come have beers with us at <a href="https://dachadc.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dacha Beer Garden</a> in the city. We’d love to meet you – this is going to be a big event and we can’t wait to talk with all our listeners.</p> <p>Check out the details at our <a href="https://events.offnominal.space" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">events page</a>.</p> <h3>The WeMartians Season 3 Mission Patch</h3> <a href="http://shop.wemartians.com/product/season-3-2018-wemartians-podcast-commemorative-mission-patch-limited-edition" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> <p>This is the Season 3 (2018) commemorative WeMartians Mission Patch. We’ve partnered with space fan and talented graphic artist <a href="http://www.bethkernerillustration.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Beth Kerner</a> to put together a custom, 4-inch, sew-on embroidered patch. It’s limited edition, with a print-run of just 100. And you can <a href="http://shop.wemartians.com/product/season-3-2018-wemartians-podcast-commemorative-mission-patch-limited-edition" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">get one</a> for yourself starting today! They’re just $17 USD, and shipping is free anywhere on Earth (Mars is extra, though). If you’re a <a href="http://www.patreon.com/wemartians" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Station-level or higher patron</a>, your permanent store discount applies, too!</p> <p>The patch captures the broad narratives of our third season of podcasts. It includes the <a href="https://www.wemartians.com/episode037/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Falcon Heavy inaugural flight</a>, the InSight <a href="https://www.wemartians.com/episode041/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">launch</a> and <a href="https://www.wemartians.com/episode051/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">landing</a>, and the <a href="https://www.wemartians.com/episode044/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">global dust storm</a> that <a href="https://www.wemartians.com/episode047/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ended the Opportunity mission</a>.</p> <p><em>WeMartians theme music is “RetroFuture” by Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">incompetech.com</a>) and arranged by Jake Robins with Public Domain NASA audio and WeMartians interview samples. Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/</a></em></p>

64 – The Dusty Plains of Arcadia Planitia (feat. Ali Bramson)

After years of delays, SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy rocket has finally flown, sending a test payload of a Tesla Roadster with a mannequin called Starman to interplanetary space. With the launch, it becomes the most powerful rocket in the world. Jake, along with Anthony from the Main Engine Cut Off podcast, travelled to Florida to watch the launch from the Kennedy Space Center Press Site and returns to talk about the history, development and future of this fantastic launch vehicle. We Discuss SpaceX, Falcon Heavy and BFR  SpaceX launches Falcon Heavy Rocket James Corden talks SpaceX on the Late Late Show Launch of STS-114, Return to Flight Early SpaceX Press Release, announcing Falcon 9 Heavy (2005) Space.com article (by past guest Leonard David) covering the SpaceX announcement Official Falcon Heavy Press Conference (2011) The Original Falcon Heavy Animation (2011) Robert Zubrin adapts Mars Direct Red Dragon Discovery-class Mission Proposal The first announced delay Delay Tracking Chart from Reddit ViaSat trades in launch for Ariane Musk talks at ISS R&amp;D about development difficulties Post-Launch Press Conference Making Life Interplanetary SpaceX Falcon Heavy Launch Video Jake and Anthony reaction video of the launch  Other Coverage of Falcon Heavy  Episode 31: The Interplanetary Business Case (feat. Chantelle Dubois) Off-Nominal Podcast 5: The Volume of Anti-Starmanism  Get the Falcon Heavy T-Shirt from our Shop  TWENTYSEVEN T-Shirt for Men and Women  Follow Jake &amp; WeMartians  Website (www.wemartians.com) Patreon (www.patreon.com/wemartians) WeMartians Shop (shop.wemartians.com) Twitter (@we_martians) Facebook (@wemartians) Instagram (@wemartians) Jake’s Twitter (@JakeOnOrbit)  WeMartians music is “RetroFuture” and “On My Way” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Additional clips from the Walt Disney Corporation, RCA Records, CBS &amp; SpaceX used under Fair Use.  Clips from NASA used under public domain.

<p>After years of delays, SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy rocket has finally flown, sending a test payload of a Tesla Roadster with a mannequin called Starman to interplanetary space. With the launch, it becomes the most powerful rocket in the world. Jake, along with Anthony from the Main Engine Cut Off podcast, travelled to Florida to watch the launch from the Kennedy Space Center Press Site and returns to talk about the history, development and future of this fantastic launch vehicle.</p> <h3>We Discuss SpaceX, Falcon Heavy and BFR</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.theverge.com/2018/2/6/16971200/spacex-falcon-heavy-launch-success-roadster-orbit-elon-musk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SpaceX launches Falcon Heavy Rocket</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3wPRa_0q38" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">James Corden talks SpaceX on the Late Late Show</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-yHHXdOStmI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Launch of STS-114, Return to Flight</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.spacex.com/news/2005/12/19/june-2005-december-2005" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Early SpaceX Press Release, announcing Falcon 9 Heavy (2005)</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.space.com/1533-spacex-tackle-fully-reusable-heavy-lift-launch-vehicle.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Space.com article</a> (by past guest <a href="http://www.wemartians.com/episode024" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Leonard David</a>) covering the SpaceX announcement</li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DtoADdSry6g" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Official Falcon Heavy Press Conference (2011)</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UTwRxtmQ9IY" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Original Falcon Heavy Animation (2011)</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nextbigfuture.com/2011/05/zubrin-provides-more-explanation-of-his.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Robert Zubrin adapts Mars Direct</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.space.com/12489-nasa-mars-life-private-spaceship-red-dragon.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Red Dragon Discovery-class Mission Proposal</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/26/science/space/space-x-capsule-docks-at-space-station.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The first announced delay</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/spacex/comments/4b9nnf/history_of_spacex_rspacex_and_fh_scheduled_launch/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Delay Tracking Chart from Reddit</a></li> <li><a href="https://spaceflightnow.com/2016/02/15/viasat-trades-in-falcon-heavy-launch-for-ariane-5/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ViaSat trades in launch for Ariane</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2tESpswQVXI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Musk talks at ISS R&amp;D about development difficulties</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sytrrdOPYzA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Post-Launch Press Conference</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdUX3ypDVwI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Making Life Interplanetary</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbSwFU6tY1c" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SpaceX Falcon Heavy Launch Video</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tWLDDyzvDtA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jake and Anthony reaction video of the launch</a></li> </ul> <h3>Other Coverage of Falcon Heavy</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.wemartians.com/episode031/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode 31: The Interplanetary Business Case (feat. Chantelle Dubois)</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.offnominal.space/05" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Off-Nominal Podcast 5: The Volume of Anti-Starmanism</a></li> </ul> <h3>Get the Falcon Heavy T-Shirt from our Shop</h3> <ul> <li><a href="http://shop.wemartians.com/products?&amp;search=twenty" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TWENTYSEVEN T-Shirt for Men and Women</a></li> </ul> <h3>Follow Jake &amp; WeMartians</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.wemartians.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website (www.wemartians.com)</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.patreon.com/wemartians" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon (www.patreon.com/wemartians)</a></li> <li><a href="http://shop.wemartians.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WeMartians Shop (shop.wemartians.com)</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/We_Martians" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter (@we_martians)</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/wemartians/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook (@wemartians)</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/wemartians/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram (@wemartians)</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/JakeOnOrbit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jake’s Twitter (@JakeOnOrbit)</a></li> </ul> <p><em>WeMartians music is “RetroFuture” and “On My Way” by Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">incompetech.com</a>) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/</a></em></p> <p><em>Additional clips from the Walt Disney Corporation, RCA Records, CBS &amp; SpaceX used under Fair Use. </em></p> <p><em>Clips from NASA used under public domain.</em></p>

37 – Red Car for the Red Planet

Ryan Macdonald

Mars One captured the world’s attention when it announced its intentions to colonize Mars by 2023. But since that milestone announcement back in 2012, the organization has faced funding difficulties, delays, and accusations of fraud and misdirection. Meanwhile, the Mars 100, the hundred candidates currently hoping for a seat on the first mission, are left waiting and wondering. Cambridge University PhD student and Mars 100 candidate Ryan MacDonald joins Jake to discuss his experience, the money situation, and Mars One’s future. We Discuss Mars One  Original Mars One Press Release (March 2012) All Mars One Press Releases   Ryan’s Application Video The Mars One Indiegogo Crowdfunding Campaign MIT Press Release for Feasibility Study Elmo Keep’s Piece on Josh Richards Elmo Keep’s Piece on Joseph Roche Rae Paoletta’s Piece on Mars One Mars One Revenue Projections Document  Follow Ryan  Twitter (@MartianColonist) YouTube (MartianColonist)  Past coverage of Mars One  Episode 1: The Waxing Interest in Mars (January 2016)  Follow Jake &amp; WeMartians  Website (www.wemartians.com) Patreon (www.patreon.com/wemartians)  Learn about the Orbiter Level ($1/month) Learn about the Lander Level ($3/month) Learn about the Rover Level ($5/month)   WeMartians Shop (shop.wemartians.com)  New InSight design GOOD VIBES   Twitter (@we_martians) Jake’s Twitter (@JakeOnOrbit)  WeMartians music is “RetroFuture” and “On My Way” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

<p>Mars One captured the world’s attention when it announced its intentions to colonize Mars by 2023. But since that milestone announcement back in 2012, the organization has faced funding difficulties, delays, and accusations of fraud and misdirection. Meanwhile, the Mars 100, the hundred candidates currently hoping for a seat on the first mission, are left waiting and wondering. Cambridge University PhD student and Mars 100 candidate Ryan MacDonald joins Jake to discuss his experience, the money situation, and Mars One’s future.</p> <h3>We Discuss Mars One</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.mars-one.com/news/press-releases/mars-one-will-settle-men-on-mars-in-2023" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Original Mars One Press Release</a> (March 2012)<br><ul> <li><a href="https://www.mars-one.com/news/press-releases" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">All Mars One Press Releases</a></li> </ul> </li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvxwhM_U9lw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ryan’s Application Video</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/mars-one-first-private-mars-mission-in-2018#/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Mars One Indiegogo Crowdfunding Campaign</a></li> <li><a href="https://news.mit.edu/2014/technical-feasibility-mars-one-1014" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MIT Press Release for Feasibility Study</a></li> <li><a href="https://medium.com/matter/all-dressed-up-for-mars-and-nowhere-to-go-7e76df527ca0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Elmo Keep’s Piece on Josh Richards</a></li> <li><a href="https://medium.com/matter/all-dressed-up-for-mars-and-nowhere-to-go-7e76df527ca0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Elmo Keep’s Piece on Joseph Roche</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.inverse.com/article/42965-mars-one-is-a-money-grab-where-everyone-loses" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rae Paoletta’s Piece on Mars One</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.mars-one.com/images/uploads/Mars_One_projections_2017.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mars One Revenue Projections Document</a></li> </ul> <h3>Follow Ryan</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/MartianColonist" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> (@MartianColonist)</li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/martiancolonist" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> (MartianColonist)</li> </ul> <h3>Past coverage of Mars One</h3> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.wemartians.com/episode001" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode 1</a>: The Waxing Interest in Mars (January 2016)</li> </ul> <h3>Follow Jake &amp; WeMartians</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.wemartians.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website (www.wemartians.com)</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.patreon.com/wemartians" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon (www.patreon.com/wemartians)</a> <ul> <li>Learn about the <a href="http://www.wemartians.com/orbiter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Orbiter Level</a> ($1/month)</li> <li>Learn about the <a href="http://www.wemartians.com/lander" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lander Level</a> ($3/month)</li> <li>Learn about the <a href="http://www.wemartians.com/rover" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rover Level</a> ($5/month)</li> </ul> </li> <li><a href="http://shop.wemartians.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WeMartians Shop (shop.wemartians.com)</a> <ul> <li>New InSight design <a href="http://shop.wemartians.com/products?&amp;search=insight" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">GOOD VIBES</a></li> </ul> </li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/We_Martians" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter (@we_martians)</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/JakeOnOrbit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jake’s Twitter (@JakeOnOrbit)</a></li> </ul> <p><em>WeMartians music is “RetroFuture” and “On My Way” by Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">incompetech.com</a>) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/</a></em></p>

40 – Mars One Waning (feat. Ryan MacDonald)

Habitation in space will become a very important topic as we venture out into deep space and eventually to Mars. Turning space from a place to travel through to a place to live will be a prime objective of technology development in the near term. In this episode we’ll explore the history of habitation, from the earliest Skylab and Salyut stations to the modular Mir and ISS designs. Then we’ll talk about Bigelow Aerospace, its NASA roots, and the commercial impact on the industry as it sets its sights on Mars. Audio Links from the show:  Disney’s Mars and Beyond Gemini 7/6 Remembered Panel NASA Documentary on Skylab News broadcast on launch of Mir Excerpt from STS-79 Post Flight Briefing Excerpt from STS-89 Post Flight Briefing Interview with David Wolf CSA – Water Recycling on the ISS Moonandback Media – People of NewSpace – Robert Bigelow Part 1 Moonandback Media – People of NewSpace – Robert Bigelow Keynote Speech ULA/Bigelow Press Conference CRS-8 Hosted Webcast CRS-8 Capture Highlights  NASA Audio provided under Public Domain. All others used under Fair Use. Other Links for further info  Bigelow Aerospace Website Steve Pestana – Spacecraft Habitable Volumes, Mission Duration Air&amp;Space Article that inspired Robert Bigelow TransHab Inflation Test Timelapse TransHab Concept Video  WeMartians Theme Song is “RetroFuture” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

<p>Habitation in space will become a very important topic as we venture out into deep space and eventually to Mars. Turning space from a place to travel through to a place to live will be a prime objective of technology development in the near term. In this episode we’ll explore the history of habitation, from the earliest Skylab and Salyut stations to the modular Mir and ISS designs. Then we’ll talk about Bigelow Aerospace, its NASA roots, and the commercial impact on the industry as it sets its sights on Mars.</p> <p>Audio Links from the show:</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iEg7dF5rg8Y" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Disney’s Mars and Beyond</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29-iycy-kfQ" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Gemini 7/6 Remembered Panel</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJb2yjtDYaY" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">NASA Documentary on Skylab</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pu1QiDf_wvU" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">News broadcast on launch of Mir</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewRFTOCKcfI" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Excerpt from STS-79 Post Flight Briefing</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6y9Xsk75GkY" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Excerpt from STS-89 Post Flight Briefing</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NlZ8V5lRGFc" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Interview with David Wolf</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCjH3k5gODI" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">CSA – Water Recycling on the ISS</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DceaEUUcXpI" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Moonandback Media – People of NewSpace – Robert Bigelow Part 1</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uc93LWus-7k&amp;index=5&amp;list=PLQPZLvEqvP5wZU1_UKBvJSrzhb3MqCiQD" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Moonandback Media – People of NewSpace – Robert Bigelow Keynote Speech</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHcmnq8-wJo" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">ULA/Bigelow Press Conference</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7pUAydjne5M" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">CRS-8 Hosted Webcast</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PbXKCUH6h28" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">CRS-8 Capture Highlights</a></li> </ul> <p>NASA Audio provided under Public Domain. All others used under Fair Use.</p> <p>Other Links for further info</p> <ul> <li><a href="http://bigelowaerospace.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Bigelow Aerospace Website</a></li> <li><a href="https://anthropoceneacolyte.wordpress.com/2016/04/21/spacecraft-habitable-volumes-mission-duration/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Steve Pestana – Spacecraft Habitable Volumes, Mission Duration</a></li> <li><a href="http://media.smithsonianmag.com/documents/Transhab-AprMay99.pdf" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Air&amp;Space Article that inspired Robert Bigelow</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7nJvbpSZeQ" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">TransHab Inflation Test Timelapse</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uj-RPmgiE28&amp;list=PLs6PGzYFuUNfzzkg1kifJtkjo9bXGE1gz" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">TransHab Concept Video</a></li> </ul> <p><em>WeMartians Theme Song is “RetroFuture” by Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">incompetech.com</a>) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/</a></em></p>

5 – Space Habitats and the Story of Bigelow

Ben Etherington

David Fourman

In a mashup episode that combines the formats of The Orbital Mechanics, a great weekly spaceflight podcast, and WeMartians, Jake, Ben and David explore a variety of Mars topics. Delve in to history as we mark the 37th anniversary since Viking 2’s batteries gave out and learn about the spacecraft and its mission. Ben walks us through NASA’s new Road Map to Mars, a flight plan for SLS and Orion leading all the way to the 2030s. Then, we explore SpaceX’s Red Dragon mission and learn about the four candidate landing sites being considered when the Hawthorne-based company makes its first landing on the Red Planet in 2021. You’ll also hear some of the great segments from The Orbital Mechanics, like #ThisWeekSF, upcoming spaceflight events, and space news. Note: If you are already a subscriber of The Orbital Mechanics, their episode 104 will be mostly the same content with some different introductions, ie. the same episode appears in both feeds. Links The Orbital Mechanics (subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher)  Website Twitter Patreon  #ThisWeekSF (This Week in SpaceFlight History) – Viking 2  Apollo Applications Program Voyager Mars (Photo 1 and Photo 2) Camera System (Weird Photo of imaging team) Astrobiology Instrument Schematic Jake’s KSP History Post on Viking 2 (from his past life)  Spaceflight News  NASA’s Mars Road Map (SLS/Orion) Lunar Orbit Types Blue Origin Developping Moon Lander  Questions, Comments and Corrections  Reddit – Insight into Falcon 9 Octoweb Construction  Red Dragon &amp; its Landing Sites  Space News Article Jake’s Landing Site Map  Red X = Crashed/Failed Landing Green Circle = Successful Landing Yellow Question Mark = Candidate sites for Mars2020/ExoMars Space “X” – Red Dragon Landing Site Candidates   Deuteronilus Mensae (Photo 1 &amp; Photo 2) Phlegra Montes (Photo 1 &amp; Photo 2) Utopia Planitia (Photo 1 &amp; Photo 2) Arcadia Planitia (Photo 1 &amp; Photo 2)  WeMartians music is “RetroFuture” and “Electrodoodle” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

<p>In a mashup episode that combines the formats of The Orbital Mechanics, a great weekly spaceflight podcast, and WeMartians, Jake, Ben and David explore a variety of Mars topics. Delve in to history as we mark the 37th anniversary since Viking 2’s batteries gave out and learn about the spacecraft and its mission. Ben walks us through NASA’s new Road Map to Mars, a flight plan for SLS and Orion leading all the way to the 2030s. Then, we explore SpaceX’s Red Dragon mission and learn about the four candidate landing sites being considered when the Hawthorne-based company makes its first landing on the Red Planet in 2021.</p> <p>You’ll also hear some of the great segments from The Orbital Mechanics, like #ThisWeekSF, upcoming spaceflight events, and space news. <em>Note:</em> If you are already a subscriber of The Orbital Mechanics, their episode 104 will be mostly the same content with some different introductions, ie. the same episode appears in both feeds.</p> <strong>Links</strong> <p>The Orbital Mechanics (subscribe on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-orbital-mechanics/id950689657?mt=2" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a> or <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-orbital-mechanics" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>)</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://theorbitalmechanics.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/orbitalpodcast/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.patreon.com/orbitalpodcast" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a></li> </ul> <p>#ThisWeekSF (This Week in SpaceFlight History) – Viking 2</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apollo_Applications_Program" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Apollo Applications Program</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.wired.com/2012/05/the-first-voyager-1967/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Voyager Mars</a> (<a href="https://www.wired.com/images_blogs/wiredscience/2012/05/Voyager_concept_19672-660x518.jpg" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Photo 1</a> and <a href="https://www.wired.com/images_blogs/wiredscience/2012/05/Voyager-with-upper-stage.jpg" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Photo 2</a>)</li> <li><a href="https://history.nasa.gov/SP-425/ch8.htm" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Camera System</a> (<a href="https://history.nasa.gov/SP-425/p22a.jpg" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Weird Photo</a> of imaging team)</li> <li><a href="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d4/Viking_Biological_package.I.png" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Astrobiology Instrument Schematic</a></li> <li>Jake’s <a href="http://imgur.com/a/IvGcg" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">KSP History Post on Viking 2</a> (from his past life)</li> </ul> <p>Spaceflight News</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2017/04/nasa-goals-missions-sls-eyes-multi-step-mars/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">NASA’s Mars Road Map</a> (SLS/Orion)</li> <li><a href="https://ntrs.nasa.gov/archive/nasa/casi.ntrs.nasa.gov/20150019648.pdf" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Lunar Orbit Types</a></li> <li><a href="http://spacenews.com/blue-origin-ready-to-support-nasa-lunar-missions-with-blue-moon/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Blue Origin Developping Moon Lander</a></li> </ul> <p>Questions, Comments and Corrections</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/orbitalpodcast/comments/63ga9t/episode_103_downlinkzero_2_infinity/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Reddit – Insight into Falcon 9 Octoweb Construction</a></li> </ul> <p>Red Dragon &amp; its Landing Sites</p> <ul> <li><a href="http://spacenews.com/spacex-studying-landing-sites-for-mars-missions/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Space News Article</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.wemartians.com/uploads/9/1/1/9/91196414/mola_mercat.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jake’s Landing Site Map</a> <ul> <li>Red X = Crashed/Failed Landing</li> <li>Green Circle = Successful Landing</li> <li>Yellow Question Mark = Candidate sites for Mars2020/ExoMars</li> <li>Space “X” – Red Dragon Landing Site Candidates</li> </ul> </li> <li>Deuteronilus Mensae (<a href="http://www.wemartians.com/uploads/9/1/1/9/91196414/dueteronilus_mensae_1.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Photo 1</a> &amp; <a href="http://www.wemartians.com/uploads/9/1/1/9/91196414/dueteronilus_mensae_2.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Photo 2</a>)</li> <li>Phlegra Montes (<a href="http://www.wemartians.com/uploads/9/1/1/9/91196414/phlegra_montes_1.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Photo 1</a> &amp; <a href="http://www.wemartians.com/uploads/9/1/1/9/91196414/phlegra_montes_2.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Photo 2</a>)</li> <li>Utopia Planitia (<a href="http://www.wemartians.com/uploads/9/1/1/9/91196414/utopia_planitia_1.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Photo 1</a> &amp; <a href="http://www.wemartians.com/uploads/9/1/1/9/91196414/utopia_planitia_2.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Photo 2</a>)</li> <li>Arcadia Planitia (<a href="http://www.wemartians.com/uploads/9/1/1/9/91196414/arcadia_planitia_1.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Photo 1</a> &amp; <a href="http://www.wemartians.com/uploads/9/1/1/9/91196414/arcadia_planitia_2.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Photo 2</a>)</li> </ul> <p>WeMartians music is “RetroFuture” and “Electrodoodle” by Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">incompetech.com</a>) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/</a></p>

22 – The Orbital Martians (feat. Ben Etherington & David Fourman)

Tim Goudge

NASA has selected the next landing site for its future Mars rover, Mars 2020. Jezero Crater is an incredible ancient river delta spilling in to the side of a crater. But what really makes it special, plus how and why did NASA pick it? Jake is joined by planetary scientist Tim Goudge, who led the advocacy of Jezero through the process, to explain its charm. We talk NASA’s Mars 2020 rover and Jezero Crater  NASA Announces Jezero Crater as Landing Site Mars 2020 Rover   Previous Coverage of the Mars 2020 Rover  Episode 10 – Science meets Engineering on the 2020 Rover (feat. Sarah Milkovich) Episode 20 – Mars 2020 Landing Site Candidates Episode 48 – Zooming in on Mars (feat. Melissa Rice and Elsa Jensen)  Follow Tim Goudge  Tim’s Website Tim’s Twitter (@timgoudge)  Follow Jake &amp; WeMartians  Website (www.wemartians.com) Patreon (www.patreon.com/wemartians)  The WeMartians Travel Grant   WeMartians Shop (shop.wemartians.com)  Check out all the new merchandise out in time for the holidays!   Twitter (@we_martians)  Jake’s Twitter (@JakeOnOrbit) Listener Survey 2018  New Merchandise!  We’ve got a whole bunch of new merchandise in our shop! Check out the new designs, including Off-Nominal gear! Our Sponsor WeMartians is sponsored by MOVA Globes. Visit the site and use the code WEMARTIANS for 10% off your order of one of these really great looking pieces shipping to the Americas. They rotate without cords or batteries! Patrons, check your Patreon account for a special Patron-only discount code. Thanks to MOVA Globes for helping us explore Mars together. We wanted to feature a cool globe this episode. Given that Voyager 2 made the news this week when it entered the Interstellar Medium, we thought it appropriate to feature the Neptune design. Neptune has only ever been visited by Voyager 2! Check out that Small Dark Spot!    WeMartians music is “RetroFuture”, “Electrodoodle”, and “On My Way” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

<p>NASA has selected the next landing site for its future Mars rover, Mars 2020. Jezero Crater is an incredible ancient river delta spilling in to the side of a crater. But what really makes it special, plus how and why did NASA pick it? Jake is joined by planetary scientist Tim Goudge, who led the advocacy of Jezero through the process, to explain its charm.</p> <h3>We talk NASA’s Mars 2020 rover and Jezero Crater</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nasa.gov/press-release/nasa-announces-landing-site-for-mars-2020-rover" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">NASA Announces Jezero Crater as Landing Site Mars 2020 Rover</a></li> </ul> <p></p> <h3>Previous Coverage of the Mars 2020 Rover</h3> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.wemartians.com/episode010" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode 10 – Science meets Engineering on the 2020 Rover (feat. Sarah Milkovich)</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.wemartians.com/episode020" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode 20 – Mars 2020 Landing Site Candidates</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.wemartians.com/episode048" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode 48 – Zooming in on Mars (feat. Melissa Rice and Elsa Jensen)</a></li> </ul> <h3>Follow Tim Goudge</h3> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.timgoudge.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tim’s Website</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/timgoudge?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tim’s Twitter (@timgoudge)</a></li> </ul> <h3>Follow Jake &amp; WeMartians</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.wemartians.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website (www.wemartians.com)</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.patreon.com/wemartians" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon (www.patreon.com/wemartians)</a> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.wemartians.com/wemartians-travel-grant-work-in-progress/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The WeMartians Travel Grant</a></li> </ul> </li> <li><a href="http://shop.wemartians.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WeMartians Shop (shop.wemartians.com)</a> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.wemartians.com/wemartians-shop-fresh-holiday-gear/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Check out all the new merchandise out in time for the holidays!</a></li> </ul> </li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/We_Martians" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter (@we_martians) </a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/JakeOnOrbit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jake’s Twitter (@JakeOnOrbit)</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.wemartians.com/survey" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Listener Survey 2018</a></li> </ul> <h3>New Merchandise!</h3> <p></p> <p>We’ve got a whole bunch of new merchandise in our <a href="https://shop.wemartians.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">shop</a>! Check out the new designs, including Off-Nominal gear!</p> <h3>Our Sponsor</h3> <p>WeMartians is sponsored by <a href="https://bit.ly/MOVAMartians" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MOVA Globes</a>. Visit the site and use the code WEMARTIANS for 10% off your order of one of these really great looking pieces shipping to the Americas. They rotate without cords or batteries! Patrons, check your Patreon account for a special Patron-only discount code. Thanks to MOVA Globes for helping us explore Mars together.</p> <p>We wanted to feature a cool globe this episode. Given that Voyager 2 made the news this week when it <a href="https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/news/news.php?feature=7301" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">entered the Interstellar Medium</a>, we thought it appropriate to feature the <a href="https://www.movaglobes.com/neptune/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Neptune design</a>. Neptune has only ever been visited by Voyager 2! Check out that <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Small_Dark_Spot" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Small Dark Spot</a>!</p> <p></p> <p> </p> <p><em>WeMartians music is “RetroFuture”, “Electrodoodle”, and “On My Way” by Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">incompetech.com</a>) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/</a></em></p>

52 – Comin’ up Jezero (feat. Tim Goudge)

Joe Cassady

Electric vehicles aren’t just taking over our roads – they’re taking over our orbits, too! Solar electric propulsion is a cutting edge technology that allows spacecraft to change velocity up to an order of magnitude more efficiently than traditional chemical rockets. Joe Cassady from Aerojet Rocketdyne and Explore Mars talks with us about how this propulsion works, it’s power requirements, the development status, and how we’ll use it to eventually send cargo to Mars in support of human exploration. Links  Aerojet Rocketdyne Explore Mars NASA Press Release on SEP Development Contract Joe debates Robert Zubrin “When should we go to Mars?” at H2M 2016 Joe’s Twitter Account Further info from NASAspaceflight.com on SEP   WeMartians Theme Song is “RetroFuture” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

<p>Electric vehicles aren’t just taking over our roads – they’re taking over our orbits, too! Solar electric propulsion is a cutting edge technology that allows spacecraft to change velocity up to an order of magnitude more efficiently than traditional chemical rockets. Joe Cassady from Aerojet Rocketdyne and Explore Mars talks with us about how this propulsion works, it’s power requirements, the development status, and how we’ll use it to eventually send cargo to Mars in support of human exploration.</p> <p>Links</p> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.rocket.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Aerojet Rocketdyne</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.exploremars.org" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Explore Mars</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.nasa.gov/press-release/nasa-works-to-improve-solar-electric-propulsion-for-deep-space-exploration" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">NASA Press Release on SEP Development Contract</a></li> <li><a href="http://livestream.com/viewnow/exploremars2016/videos/123269290" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Joe debates Robert Zubrin “When should we go to Mars?” at H2M 2016</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/marsjoe" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Joe’s Twitter Account</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2016/04/aerojet-rocketdyne-nasas-advanced-sep-system-development/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Further info from NASAspaceflight.com on SEP</a></li> </ul> <p><em> WeMartians Theme Song is “RetroFuture” by Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">incompetech.com</a>) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/</a></em></p>

9 – Riding Ions (feat. Joe Cassady)

Michael Coarezza

In the third episode of the WeMartians Podcast, we learn a little bit about the 1877 perihelic opposition of Mars, during which many famous astronomers, Giovanni Schiaparelli included, made crucial discoveries about the Red Planet. Then, we’ll explore how this affects us today and for the launch of ExoMars. To help explain the massive process that goes in to building and launching a spacecraft, we’re joined by Assembly Integration and Test Engineer Michael Coarezza of Thales Alenia. He shares some stories about meeting deadlines, working with the historical Proton rocket, and the importance that international collaboration plays in space exploration today. Audio Links from the show:  ExoMars LiveStream Archive ExoMars Launch Footage Michael Coarezza’s Twitter Account (@MichaelCoarezza)  Other Links Learn more about historical observations of Mars from the book The Planet Mars: A History of Observation and Discovery, available for free online here. WeMartians Theme Song is “RetroFuture” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

<p>In the third episode of the WeMartians Podcast, we learn a little bit about the 1877 perihelic opposition of Mars, during which many famous astronomers, Giovanni Schiaparelli included, made crucial discoveries about the Red Planet.</p> <p>Then, we’ll explore how this affects us today and for the launch of ExoMars. To help explain the massive process that goes in to building and launching a spacecraft, we’re joined by Assembly Integration and Test Engineer Michael Coarezza of Thales Alenia. He shares some stories about meeting deadlines, working with the historical Proton rocket, and the importance that international collaboration plays in space exploration today.</p> <p>Audio Links from the show:</p> <ul> <li><a href="http://livestream.com/ESA/exomars" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">ExoMars LiveStream Archive</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbSyvBICfGc" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">ExoMars Launch Footage</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/MichaelCoarezza" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Michael Coarezza’s Twitter Account (@MichaelCoarezza)</a></li> </ul> <p>Other Links<br/> Learn more about historical observations of Mars from the book The Planet Mars: A History of Observation and Discovery, available for free online <a href="http://www.uapress.arizona.edu/onlinebks/MARS/CONTENTS.HTM" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.</p> <p><em>WeMartians Theme Song is “RetroFuture” by Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">incompetech.com</a>) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/</a></em></p>

3 – Go! Go! Go! Exomars! (feat. Michael Coarezza)

Rick Davis

NASA may have pivoted to the Moon, but Mars remains a horizon goal. Keeping the different departments at the Agency focused and working together towards this goal is no small task. Jake is joined Rick Davis, Assistant Director for Science and Exploration, to talk about how NASA is working to send Humans to Mars. We Talk Humans to Mars  NASA’s Mars Human Landing Sites Study  Previous Coverage of NASA &amp; Humans to Mars  Episode 1: The Waxing Interest in Mars (January 2016) Episode 24: Risks &amp; Rewards (feat. Leonard David, May 2017) Episode 34: Moon vs. Mars (feat. Laura Forczyk, December 2017) Episode 42: A Culture of Safety (feat. Holly Griffith, May 2018)  Follow Rick Davis  Red Planet Rick Twitter  Follow Jake &amp; WeMartians  Website (www.wemartians.com) Patreon (www.patreon.com/wemartians) WeMartians Shop (shop.wemartians.com)  Back to School Sale details!   Twitter (@we_martians) Facebook (@wemartians) Instagram (@wemartians) Jake’s Twitter (@JakeOnOrbit) The Off-Nominal Podcast  WeMartians music is “RetroFuture”, “Electrodoodle”, and “On My Way” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

<p>NASA may have pivoted to the Moon, but Mars remains a horizon goal. Keeping the different departments at the Agency focused and working together towards this goal is no small task. Jake is joined Rick Davis, Assistant Director for Science and Exploration, to talk about how NASA is working to send Humans to Mars.</p> <h3>We Talk Humans to Mars</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nasa.gov/journeytomars/mars-exploration-zones" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">NASA’s Mars Human Landing Sites Study</a></li> </ul> <h3>Previous Coverage of NASA &amp; Humans to Mars</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.wemartians.com/episode001" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode 1: The Waxing Interest in Mars (January 2016)</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.wemartians.com/episode024" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode 24: Risks &amp; Rewards (feat. Leonard David, May 2017)</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.wemartians.com/episode034" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode 34: Moon vs. Mars (feat. Laura Forczyk, December 2017)</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.wemartians.com/episode042" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode 42: A Culture of Safety (feat. Holly Griffith, May 2018)</a></li> </ul> <h3>Follow Rick Davis</h3> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.twitter.com/redplanetrick" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Red Planet Rick Twitter</a></li> </ul> <h3>Follow Jake &amp; WeMartians</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.wemartians.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website (www.wemartians.com)</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.patreon.com/wemartians" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon (www.patreon.com/wemartians)</a></li> <li><a href="http://shop.wemartians.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WeMartians Shop (shop.wemartians.com)</a> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.wemartians.com/wemartians-back-to-school-sale/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Back to School Sale details!</a></li> </ul> </li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/We_Martians" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter (@we_martians)</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/wemartians/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook (@wemartians)</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/wemartians/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram (@wemartians)</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/JakeOnOrbit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jake’s Twitter (@JakeOnOrbit)</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.offnominal.space/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Off-Nominal Podcast</a></li> </ul> <p><em>WeMartians music is “RetroFuture”, “Electrodoodle”, and “On My Way” by Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">incompetech.com</a>) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/</a></em></p>

46 – Keeping Mars Alive (feat. Rick Davis)

It’s a new year, and another trip around the sun exploring Mars. Emilee Speck &amp; Brendan Byrne return to the show to continue a new tradition of covering the year that passed and the year that will be. From robotic exploration of Mars rovers and spacecraft to the endless saga of NASA’s human spaceflight program, we take a step back and examine everything going on. Miss last year’s Sate of Mars 2017? Check it out here! We discuss Mars, Robotic, Human and Otherwise  Methane Bursts on Mars (The Verge) Opportunity survives 8th winter (Space.com) Recommended Episode to learn more: Episode 29: A Teenage Rover (feat. Mike Seibert)   Curiosity’s Wheels Breaking Down (Space.com) Curiosity celebrates 5 years, rock drill still out (Space.com) Recommended Episode to learn more: Episode 28: Five Years of Being Curious (feat. Emily Lakdawalla)   InSight launching in 2018 (nasa.gov) SLS Delayed (The Verge) Mars is very expensive (Ars Technica) Recommended Episode to learn more: Off the Cuff “Should SLS Be Cancelled?” (for $1+ Patrons)   Deep Space Gateway Plans Announced (Ars Technica) Recommended Episode to learn more: Off the Cuff “NASA’s Roadmap to Mars” (for $1+ Patrons)   NASA Pivots to the Moon (Inverse.com) Recommended Episode to learn more: Episode 34: From the Moon to Mars (feat. Laura Forczyk)   National Geographic’s MARS series renewed (Deadline.com)  Follow Emilee and Brendan  Emilee on Twitter (@EMSpeck) Emilee’s Space Coverage (ClickOrlando.com) News 6 WKMG Facebook (Facebook.com) Brendan on Twitter (@SpaceBrendan) Are We There Yet Podcast on Twitter (@AWTYMars) WMFE Space (wmfe.org)  Follow Jake &amp; WeMartians  Website (www.wemartians.com) Patreon (www.patreon.com/wemartians) WeMartians Shop (shop.wemartians.com) Twitter (@we_martians) Facebook (@wemartians) Instagram (@wemartians) Jake’s Twitter (@JakeOnOrbit)  WeMartians music is “RetroFuture”, “Electrodoodle”, and “On My Way” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

<p>It’s a new year, and another trip around the sun exploring Mars. Emilee Speck &amp; Brendan Byrne return to the show to continue a new tradition of covering the year that passed and the year that will be. From robotic exploration of Mars rovers and spacecraft to the endless saga of NASA’s human spaceflight program, we take a step back and examine everything going on.</p> <p>Miss last year’s Sate of Mars 2017? Check it out <a href="http://www.wemartians.com/episode018" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>!</p> <h3>We discuss Mars, Robotic, Human and Otherwise</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.theverge.com/2017/10/2/16405498/young-mars-warmed-methane-bursts-liquid-water-frozen-lakes-gale-crater" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Methane Bursts on Mars</a> (The Verge)</li> <li><a href="https://www.space.com/39013-mars-rover-opportunity-eighth-martian-winter.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Opportunity survives 8th winter</a> (<a href="http://Space.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Space.com</a>)<br><ul> <li>Recommended Episode to learn more: <a href="http://www.wemartians.com/episode029" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode 29: A Teenage Rover (feat. Mike Seibert)</a></li> </ul> </li> <li><a href="https://www.space.com/36161-curiosity-mars-rover-wheel-breaks-found.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Curiosity’s Wheels Breaking Down</a> (<a href="http://Space.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Space.com</a>)</li> <li><a href="https://www.space.com/38546-mars-rover-curiosity-drill-test.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Curiosity celebrates 5 years, rock drill still out</a> (<a href="http://Space.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Space.com</a>)<br><ul> <li>Recommended Episode to learn more: <a href="http://www.wemartians.com/episode028" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode 28: Five Years of Being Curious (feat. Emily Lakdawalla)</a></li> </ul> </li> <li><a href="https://insight.jpl.nasa.gov/home.cfm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">InSight launching in 2018</a> (<a href="http://nasa.gov" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">nasa.gov</a>)</li> <li><a href="https://www.theverge.com/2017/4/27/15457572/nasa-sls-rocket-launch-2019-mars-delay" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SLS Delayed</a> (The Verge)</li> <li><a href="https://arstechnica.com/science/2017/07/nasa-finally-admits-it-doesnt-have-the-funding-to-land-humans-on-mars/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mars is very expensive</a> (Ars Technica)<br><ul> <li>Recommended Episode to learn more: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/posts/bonus-content-be-16148645" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Off the Cuff “Should SLS Be Cancelled?”</a> (for $1+ Patrons)</li> </ul> </li> <li><a href="https://arstechnica.com/science/2017/03/for-the-first-time-nasa-has-begun-detailing-its-deep-space-exploration-plans/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Deep Space Gateway Plans Announced</a> (Ars Technica)<br><ul> <li>Recommended Episode to learn more: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/posts/bonus-content-to-8606287" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Off the Cuff “NASA’s Roadmap to Mars”</a> (for $1+ Patrons)</li> </ul> </li> <li><a href="https://www.inverse.com/article/29294-trump-nasa-transition-bill-s442-mars-earth-science" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">NASA Pivots to the Moon</a> (<a href="http://Inverse.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Inverse.com</a>)<br><ul> <li>Recommended Episode to learn more: <a href="https://www.wemartians.com/episode034/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode 34: From the Moon to Mars (feat. Laura Forczyk)</a></li> </ul> </li> <li><a href="https://deadline.com/2017/01/mars-event-series-renewed-season-2-national-geographic-tca-1201885744/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">National Geographic’s MARS series renewed</a> (<a href="http://Deadline.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Deadline.com</a>)</li> </ul> <h3>Follow Emilee and Brendan</h3> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.twitter.com/emspeck" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Emilee on Twitter</a> (@EMSpeck)</li> <li><a href="https://www.clickorlando.com/news/space" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Emilee’s Space Coverage</a> (<a href="http://ClickOrlando.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ClickOrlando.com</a>)</li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/news6/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">News 6 WKMG Facebook</a> (<a href="http://Facebook.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook.com</a>)</li> <li><a href="http://www.twitter.com/SpaceBrendan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brendan on Twitter</a> (@SpaceBrendan)</li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/AWTYMars" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Are We There Yet Podcast on Twitter</a> (@AWTYMars)</li> <li><a href="http://www.wmfe.org/category/space" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WMFE Space</a> (<a href="http://wmfe.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wmfe.org</a>)</li> </ul> <h3>Follow Jake &amp; WeMartians</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.wemartians.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website (www.wemartians.com)</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.patreon.com/wemartians" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon (www.patreon.com/wemartians)</a></li> <li><a href="http://shop.wemartians.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WeMartians Shop (shop.wemartians.com)</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/We_Martians" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter (@we_martians)</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/wemartians/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook (@wemartians)</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/wemartians/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram (@wemartians)</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/JakeOnOrbit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jake’s Twitter (@JakeOnOrbit)</a></li> </ul> <p><em>WeMartians music is “RetroFuture”, “Electrodoodle”, and “On My Way” by Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">incompetech.com</a>) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/</a></em></p>

35 – The State of Mars 2018 (feat. Brendan Byrne & Emilee Speck)

Mallika Sarma

J.A. Grier

WeMartians visits Arizona to attend the 2019 Women in Space Conference, an interdisciplinary event covering science, engineering, and policy with a reimagined, humanized perspective. Jake and guests discuss some of the science as well as the social challenges women and other marginalized groups face as they try to explore space. We talk the Human side of Exploration  WISC 2019 Conference Schedule Sex Differences in Body Composition, Physical Activity, and Total Energy Expenditure When in a Challenging and Novel Environment (Sarma, M. S.) Space Ethics and Our Expanding Vision for Exploration: Core Conversations (Grier, J. A.) All other WISC Abstracts WISC Keynote Speaker Profiles  Follow Mallika, J.A., Tanya and Sara  Mallika Sarma on Twitter (@skyy_mal) Mallika’s Research Site J.A. Grier on Twitter (@grierja) Tanya Harrison on Twitter (@tanyaofmars) Tanya’s website Sara Mazrouei on Twitter (@SciCommSara)  Follow Jake &amp; WeMartians  Website (www.wemartians.com) Patreon (www.patreon.com/wemartians) WeMartians Shop (shop.wemartians.com) Twitter (@we_martians)  Jake’s Twitter (@JakeOnOrbit)  Rosalind Franklin ESA recently announced that the upcoming ExoMars 2020 rover will be named for the pioneering British DNA scientist, Rosalind Franklin. Just as Franklin sought to understand the smallest signs of life, so too will her titular rover as it explores Mars. We’re celebrating this announcement with a new t-shirt design, which you can get in our shop now! The Rosalind Franklin designWeMartians theme music is “RetroFuture” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) and arranged by Jake Robins. Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

<p>WeMartians visits Arizona to attend the 2019 Women in Space Conference, an interdisciplinary event covering science, engineering, and policy with a reimagined, humanized perspective. Jake and guests discuss some of the science as well as the social challenges women and other marginalized groups face as they try to explore space.</p> <h3>We talk the Human side of Exploration</h3> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.womeninspacecon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Women-in-Space-2019-Agenda-20190204.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WISC 2019 Conference Schedule</a></li> <li><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1M7x6nAb7W4obpMBUyOUGxybh419E_Qb6/view" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sex Differences in Body Composition, Physical Activity, and Total Energy Expenditure When in a Challenging and Novel Environment </a>(Sarma, M. S.)</li> <li><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lk5K9RDkCUNhcWz2ZIlea0a5nNAqm0dn/view?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Space Ethics and Our Expanding Vision for Exploration: Core Conversations</a> (Grier, J. A.)</li> <li><a href="http://www.womeninspacecon.com/abstracts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">All other WISC Abstracts</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.womeninspacecon.com/conference-info/keynote-speakers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WISC Keynote Speaker Profiles</a></li> </ul> <h3>Follow Mallika, J.A., Tanya and Sara</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/skyy_mal" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mallika Sarma on Twitter (@skyy_mal)</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.mssarma-research.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mallika’s Research Site</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/grierja" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">J.A. Grier on Twitter (@grierja)</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/tanyaofmars" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tanya Harrison on Twitter (@tanyaofmars)</a></li> <li><a href="http://tanyaofmars.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tanya’s website</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/SciCommSara" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sara Mazrouei on Twitter (@SciCommSara)</a></li> </ul> <h3>Follow Jake &amp; WeMartians</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.wemartians.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website (www.wemartians.com)</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.patreon.com/wemartians" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon (www.patreon.com/wemartians)</a></li> <li><a href="http://shop.wemartians.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WeMartians Shop (shop.wemartians.com)</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/We_Martians" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter (@we_martians) </a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/JakeOnOrbit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jake’s Twitter (@JakeOnOrbit)</a></li> </ul> <h3>Rosalind Franklin</h3> <p>ESA recently announced that the upcoming ExoMars 2020 rover will be named for the pioneering British DNA scientist, Rosalind Franklin. Just as Franklin sought to understand the smallest signs of life, so too will her titular rover as it explores Mars. We’re celebrating this announcement with a new t-shirt design, which you can get <a href="http://shop.wemartians.com/products?search=franklin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">in our shop</a> now!</p> <a href="http://shop.wemartians.com/products?search=franklin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a>The Rosalind Franklin design<br><br><p><em>WeMartians theme music is “RetroFuture” by Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">incompetech.com</a>) and arranged by Jake Robins. Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/</a></em></p>

54 – Women In Space 2019 (feat. Mallika Sarma and J.A. Grier)

In the fourth episode of the WeMartians podcast, we explore the growing problem in Planetary Science – there’s too much data! With the dawn of the digital age, the volume of data coming back to Earth from planetary missions is increasing exponentially. We’ll talk with Michael Aye, project scientist for Planet Four. Planet Four is a Citizen Science project which lets everyday people participate in planetary science by classifying features on the surface. It helps scientists like Michael get through the massive amounts of imagery from the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, and lets people like you do science on Mars! Audio Links from the show:  Chris Lintott on the Galaxy Zoo  Other Links  Planet Four Planet Four: Terrains Zooniverse Michael Aye’s Twitter Account The team’s poster from Lunar and Planetary Science Conference 2016   WeMartians Theme Song is “RetroFuture” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

<p>In the fourth episode of the WeMartians podcast, we explore the growing problem in Planetary Science – there’s too much data! With the dawn of the digital age, the volume of data coming back to Earth from planetary missions is increasing exponentially.</p> <p>We’ll talk with Michael Aye, project scientist for Planet Four. Planet Four is a Citizen Science project which lets everyday people participate in planetary science by classifying features on the surface. It helps scientists like Michael get through the massive amounts of imagery from the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, and lets people like you do science on Mars!</p> <p>Audio Links from the show:</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_zQIQRr1Bo" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Chris Lintott on the Galaxy Zoo</a></li> </ul> <p>Other Links</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.planetfour.org/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Planet Four</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.zooniverse.org/projects/mschwamb/planet-four-terrains" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Planet Four: Terrains</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.zooniverse.org/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Zooniverse</a></li> <li>Michael Aye’s <a href="https://twitter.com/michaelaye" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter Account</a></li> <li>The team’s <a href="http://www.hou.usra.edu/meetings/lpsc2016/eposter/3056.pdf" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">poster</a> from Lunar and Planetary Science Conference 2016</li> </ul> <p><em> WeMartians Theme Song is “RetroFuture” by Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">incompetech.com</a>) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/</a></em></p>

4 – Citizen Science on Mars (feat. Michael Aye)

Happy New Year Martians! It’s been 1 year since we launched the Red Planet Review weekly news roundup for our $3+ Patreon supporters. To celebrate, we thought we’d kick off 2019 with a fresh new show that’s available to ALL listeners.  If you like what you hear today, consider joining the hundreds of other listeners over at Patreon. With a pledge of $3 or more, you can get a show like this every Friday, a great way to keep up on the news! Plus, you’ll help support things like the WeMartians Travel Grant, for which applications are now open! Headlines this Week  Valles Marineris – Not a Glaciated Place! SpaceX’s Starhopper Test Article comes together Mars Express celebrates 15 years at Mars INSIGHT Update SEIS levels itself SEIS Tether slack released MSL Update Sols 2279-2280 Sols 2281-2283 Sols 2284-2285 MER Update MER-B December Update at Planetary.org  Follow Jake &amp; WeMartians  Website (www.wemartians.com) Patreon (www.patreon.com/wemartians)  The WeMartians Travel Grant    WeMartians Shop (shop.wemartians.com)  Check out the new PLANETARY design in support of the grant!    Twitter (@we_martians)  Jake’s Twitter (@JakeOnOrbit)  Get your own Red Planet Review Shirt!  Support the show by wearing the RPR logo loud and proud! Get one today at the WeMartians Shop!

<p>Happy New Year Martians!</p> <p>It’s been 1 year since we <a href="https://www.wemartians.com/introducing-red-planet-review/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">launched the Red Planet Review</a> weekly news roundup for our <a href="https://www.wemartians.com/lander/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$3+ Patreon supporters</a>. To celebrate, we thought we’d kick off 2019 with a fresh new show that’s available to ALL listeners. </p> <p>If you like what you hear today, consider joining the hundreds of other listeners over at <a href="http://www.patreon.com/wemartians" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a>. With a pledge of $3 or more, you can get a show like this every Friday, a great way to keep up on the news! Plus, you’ll help support things like the <a href="https://www.wemartians.com/introducing-the-wemartians-travel-grant/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WeMartians Travel Grant</a>, for which <a href="https://www.wemartians.com/travel-grant/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">applications are now open</a>!</p> <h3>Headlines this Week</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0019103517308333?dgcid=author" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Valles Marineris – Not a Glaciated Place!</a></li> <li><a href="https://arstechnica.com/science/2019/01/elon-musk-is-really-really-excited-about-his-starship/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SpaceX’s Starhopper Test Article comes together</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uoblCdedNNM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mars Express celebrates 15 years at Mars</a></li> <li>INSIGHT Update</li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/NASAInSight/status/1081949062935367680" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SEIS levels itself</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/NASAInSight/status/1082314020705624065" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SEIS Tether slack released</a></li> <li>MSL Update</li> <li><a href="https://blogs.agu.org/martianchronicles/2019/01/03/sols-2279-2280-happy-2019-earthlings/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sols 2279-2280</a></li> <li><a href="https://blogs.agu.org/martianchronicles/2019/01/07/sols-2281-2283-its-a-wonderful-day-for-sam/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sols 2281-2283</a></li> <li><a href="https://blogs.agu.org/martianchronicles/2019/01/08/sols-2284-2285-a-spectra-cular-monday-on-mars/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sols 2284-2285</a></li> <li>MER Update</li> <li><a href="http://www.planetary.org/explore/space-topics/space-missions/mer-updates/2018/12-mer-update-opportunity-still-silent.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&amp;utm_medium=twitter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MER-B December Update at Planetary.org</a></li> </ul> <h3>Follow Jake &amp; WeMartians</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.wemartians.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website (www.wemartians.com)</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.patreon.com/wemartians" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon (www.patreon.com/wemartians)</a> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.wemartians.com/wemartians-travel-grant-work-in-progress/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The WeMartians Travel Grant</a> </li> </ul> </li> <li><a href="http://shop.wemartians.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WeMartians Shop (shop.wemartians.com)</a> <ul> <li><a href="http://shop.wemartians.com/category/travel-grant-fundraisers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Check out the new PLANETARY design in support of the grant!</a> </li> </ul> </li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/We_Martians" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter (@we_martians) </a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/JakeOnOrbit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jake’s Twitter (@JakeOnOrbit)</a></li> </ul> <h3>Get your own Red Planet Review Shirt!</h3> <a href="http://shop.wemartians.com/product/red-planet-review-logo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> <p>Support the show by wearing the RPR logo loud and proud! Get one today at the <a href="http://shop.wemartians.com/product/red-planet-review-logo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WeMartians Shop</a>!</p>

Red Planet Review – Anniversary Episode

Laura Forczyk

The US Vice President Mike Pence announced that the United States would be returning to the Moon. But for NASA, this is a change from the “Journey to Mars”. So what does this mean for human spaceflight, especially for the goal of getting people on the Red Planet? Space Consultant Laura Forczyk, founder of Astralytical, joins Jake to discuss the moving goal posts of the space community and what it means for Mars. Hopefully, we’ll get to the bottom of this ever-present debate. We discuss the Moon and Mars  NASA’s switch from Mars to Moon, after Vice President Mike Pence’s announcement at the first National Space Council meeting The response from space companies, like SpaceX and Blue Origin The role of international partners like ESA, CNSA, Roscosmos and more What’s next for Mars and what to look for in the future  Follow Laura   Laura’s Twitter Account Astralytical’s website  Follow Jake &amp; WeMartians  Website (www.wemartians.com) Patreon (www.patreon.com/wemartians) Twitter (@we_martians) Facebook (@wemartians) Instagram (@wemartians) Jake’s Twitter (@JakeOnOrbit)  WeMartians music is “RetroFuture”, “Electrodoodle” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

<p>The US Vice President Mike Pence announced that the United States would be returning to the Moon. But for NASA, this is a change from the “Journey to Mars”. So what does this mean for human spaceflight, especially for the goal of getting people on the Red Planet? Space Consultant Laura Forczyk, founder of Astralytical, joins Jake to discuss the moving goal posts of the space community and what it means for Mars. Hopefully, we’ll get to the bottom of this ever-present debate.</p> <h3>We discuss the Moon and Mars</h3> <ul> <li>NASA’s switch from Mars to Moon, after Vice President Mike Pence’s <a href="https://arstechnica.com/science/2017/10/its-official-trump-administration-turns-nasa-back-toward-the-moon/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">announcement</a> at the first National Space Council meeting</li> <li>The response from space companies, like SpaceX and Blue Origin</li> <li>The role of international partners like ESA, CNSA, Roscosmos and more</li> <li>What’s next for Mars and what to look for in the future</li> </ul> <h3><strong>Follow Laura<br/> </strong></h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/LauraForczyk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Laura’s Twitter Account</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.astralytical.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Astralytical’s website</a></li> </ul> <h3>Follow Jake &amp; WeMartians</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.wemartians.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website (www.wemartians.com)</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.patreon.com/wemartians" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon (www.patreon.com/wemartians)</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/We_Martians" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter (@we_martians)</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/wemartians/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook (@wemartians)</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/wemartians/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram (@wemartians)</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/JakeOnOrbit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jake’s Twitter (@JakeOnOrbit)</a></li> </ul> <p><em>WeMartians music is “RetroFuture”, “Electrodoodle” by Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">incompetech.com</a>) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/</a></em></p>

34 – From the Moon to Mars (feat. Laura Forczyk)

Every year, upwards of 2,000 planetary scientists descend upon a suburb of Houston to discuss the latest findings, share the work, and learn something new. A lot of Mars happens at these conferences, so WeMartians decided to attend it in person! Jake catches up with old friends, makes some new ones, and explores Mars like never before. Links History  The original Lunar Science Conference poster from 1970  Pre-Conference  Microsymposium 58 Website  Oral Session Highlights  What the heck is a yardang? Isaac Smith’s abstract using dessert to model Mars Polar Layer Deposits (yes, you read that right) Polar Layer Deposits  NASA Night  Livestream of the event Smallsats for Planetary Science Press Release CAPS Meeting Agenda  Poster Sessions  Justin Cowart’s Abstract Lauren Mc Keown’s Abstract  Human Exploration  Lockheed Martin’s Mars Base Camp Concept Harrison “Jack” Schmitt’s Abstract  WeMartians music is “RetroFuture” and “Electrodoodle” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

<p>Every year, upwards of 2,000 planetary scientists descend upon a suburb of Houston to discuss the latest findings, share the work, and learn something new. A lot of Mars happens at these conferences, so WeMartians decided to attend it in person! Jake catches up with old friends, makes some new ones, and explores Mars like never before.</p> <p><strong>Links</strong></p> <p>History</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/46/84/7f/46847f3cd20baabe878a00917dad99fe.jpg" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The original Lunar Science Conference poster from 1970</a></li> </ul> <p>Pre-Conference</p> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.planetary.brown.edu/html_pages/micro58.htm" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Microsymposium 58 Website</a></li> </ul> <p>Oral Session Highlights</p> <ul> <li><a href="http://dhdzgy.com/en/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/yiji52.jpg" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">What the heck is a yardang?</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.lpi.usra.edu/meetings/lpsc2017/pdf/2489.pdf" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Isaac Smith’s abstract using dessert to model Mars Polar Layer Deposits (yes, you read that right)</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nasa.gov/sites/default/files/thumbnails/image/mars_polar_deposits_main.jpg" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Polar Layer Deposits</a></li> </ul> <p>NASA Night</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://livestream.com/viewnow/LPSC2017/videos/152266630" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Livestream of the event</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/news/news.php?release=2017-085&amp;rn=news.xml&amp;rst=6791" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Smallsats for Planetary Science Press Release</a></li> <li><a href="http://sites.nationalacademies.org/cs/groups/ssbsite/documents/webpage/ssb_178210.pdf" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">CAPS Meeting Agenda</a></li> </ul> <p>Poster Sessions</p> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.lpi.usra.edu/meetings/lpsc2017/pdf/1549.pdf" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Justin Cowart’s Abstract</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.lpi.usra.edu/meetings/lpsc2017/pdf/1330.pdf" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Lauren Mc Keown’s Abstract</a></li> </ul> <p>Human Exploration</p> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.lockheedmartin.com/us/ssc/mars-orion.html" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Lockheed Martin’s Mars Base Camp Concept</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.lpi.usra.edu/meetings/lpsc2017/pdf/1072.pdf" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Harrison “Jack” Schmitt’s Abstract</a></li> </ul> <p>WeMartians music is “RetroFuture” and “Electrodoodle” by Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">incompetech.com</a>) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/</a></p>

21 – LPSC 2017

Emily Lakdawalla

It’s been five years since NASA’s Curiosity Rover touched down on the surface of Mars, and it’s been doing all kinds of science as it climbs the slopes of Mt. Sharp ever since. Taking a step back, what have we learned from this flagship mission so far? The Planetary Society’s Emily Lakdawalla joins Jake to discuss how Curiosity has pushed the limits of spacecraft engineering, operations, and science. Links  Emily’s Twitter Account (@elakdawalla) Emily’s Profile on the Planetary Society 7 Minutes of Terror Video JPL’s 5 year review of Curiosity  WeMartians music is “RetroFuture”, “Electrodoodle” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

<p>It’s been five years since NASA’s Curiosity Rover touched down on the surface of Mars, and it’s been doing all kinds of science as it climbs the slopes of Mt. Sharp ever since. Taking a step back, what have we learned from this flagship mission so far? The Planetary Society’s Emily Lakdawalla joins Jake to discuss how Curiosity has pushed the limits of spacecraft engineering, operations, and science.</p> <p><strong>Links</strong></p> <ul> <li>Emily’s <a href="https://twitter.com/elakdawalla" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter Account</a> (@elakdawalla)</li> <li>Emily’s <a href="http://planetary.org/about/staff/emily-lakdawalla.html" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Profile on the Planetary Society</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ki_Af_o9Q9s" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">7 Minutes of Terror</a> Video</li> <li>JPL’s <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IxvODcuFb1s" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">5 year review of Curiosity</a></li> </ul> <p>WeMartians music is “RetroFuture”, “Electrodoodle” by Kevin MacLeod (<a href="http://incompetech.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">incompetech.com</a>) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/</a></p>

28 – Five Years of Being Curious (feat. Emily Lakdawalla)

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