Anna Lee Fisher: First Mom in Space on Her Journey, Shuttle Missions, and Inspiring Future Explorers
Blast off with NASA legend Anna Lee Fisher—the first mom in space—as she shares her trailblazing journey from ER doctor to astronaut, her historic mission retrieving satellites, and her timeless advice to dream big and never let go of the stars. Welcome to Launch Pod, where we chat with innovators who are overcoming challenges, pushing boundaries, and collaborating to make space more accessible and sustainable for humanity—one launch at a time, one small step at a time. Demand. Here’s your host, Susan Wise. Susan Wise: I am a little starstruck sitting here with this amazing person. You guys are so
Dr. Jamie Foster on Squid in Space, Microbial Innovation & Future Mars Missions | STARS Launch Pod
From launching squid into space to engineering microbes that could recycle plastics and make medicine on-demand, Dr. Jamie Foster reveals how space biology is unlocking the keys to human survival beyond Earth—and sparking innovations that can transform life back home. Welcome to Launch Pod, where we chat with innovators who are overcoming challenges, pushing boundaries, and collaborating to make space more accessible and sustainable for humanity—one launch at a time, one small step at a time. Demand. Here’s your host, Susan Wise. Susan Wise: Welcome to Stars Launch Pod—Space Technology and Research Sciences. I’m your host, Susan Wise, and joining
From Farm to Space: Jacob “Pepper Seed” Torres on Growing Chile Peppers for NASA
From farm fields in New Mexico to NASA’s crop chambers, Jacob “Pepper Seed” Torres shares how he helped grow the first chile peppers in space, sparked a global “Space Chile” challenge, and is now inspiring the next generation to plant the future of food on the Moon and Mars. Susan Wise: Welcome to Stars Launch Pod: Space, Technology, and Research Sciences. I’m Susan Wise, and I’m thrilled to have a very special guest with us on the show today—former NASA horticultural scientist Jacob “Pepper Seed” Torres. Did I get that right? Jacob Pepperseed: You got it right, Susan. Thank you
From Earth to the Moon: Offworld CEO Talks Swarm Robotics & Touchless Mining Tech
From “robo-puppies” that swarm mines on Earth to autonomous machines building cities on the Moon and Mars, Offworld CEO Jim Keravala reveals how touchless mining, treasure-bot refineries, and swarms of intelligent robots are revolutionizing industry—and laying the foundation for humanity’s off-world future. Intro: Welcome to Launch Pod, where we chat with innovators who are overcoming challenges, pushing boundaries, and collaborating to make space more accessible and sustainable for humanity—one launch at a time, one small step for man. Here's your host, Susan Wise. Susan Wise: Hi, and welcome back to Launch Pod: Space Technology and Research. We are