Mapping 10 Billion Trees with NASA Scientist Compton Tucker
NASA Earth scientist Compton Tucker to shares how cutting-edge satellite technology is transforming our understanding of forests, climate, and the future of our planet. From mapping 10 billion trees to uncovering the secrets of photosynthesis from space, this conversation will inspire you to look at Earth—and trees—in a whole new way. Susan Wise: Welcome to Stars Launch Pod: Space, Technology, and Research Sciences, brought to you by StarSciences.org, where we connect, collaborate, and accelerate. I’m your host, Susan Wise, and I’m excited to have with me Compton Tucker, Earth scientist and academic. Compton, welcome to the program. Compton
Mars Missions: Sergii Iakymov on Space, Science & Survival
Aerospace engineer Serge Iakymov shares life at NASA’s Mars Desert Research Station, analog missions, and the dream of becoming an astronaut. Susan Wise: Welcome to Stars Launch Pod, space Technology and Research Sciences, brought to you by star sciences.org where we connect, collaborate, and accelerate. I'm your host, Susan Wise and pleased to have with us Aerospace engineer and director of Mars Desert Research Station, Sergii Iakymov. Welcome. Sergii: Thank you, Susan. It is nice to be here. Susan Wise: Oh, we're so glad to have you on board, and especially when it comes to talking about Mars.
Unlocking the Future: Inside Colorado’s Air and Spaceport – CASP
Discover how the Colorado Air and Spaceport is pioneering the future of aviation and commercial spaceflight, blending a busy general aviation hub with cutting-edge aerospace innovation. Susan Wise: Hi, and welcome to Stars Launch Pod: Space, Technology, and Research Sciences. I'm your host, Susan Wise. It's a pleasure to have with us Jeff Kloska, Director of the Colorado Air and Spaceport. Hi, and welcome. Jeff Kloska: Thank you so much, Susan. It's a pleasure to be here. Susan Wise: Well, looking at your title—Colorado Air and Spaceport—seems to me like an airport, but for space. Is that right?
Exploring Mars: Dr. Amy Williams on Space, Science & Survival
Can humans survive on Mars? Dr. Amy Williams shares NASA rover secrets, life’ possibilities, and the future of space exploration. Susan Wise: Welcome to Stars Launch Pod, space Technology and Research Sciences. I'm your host, Susan Wise and honored to have Dr. Amy Williams, astrobiologist, geobiologist, and Planetary Scientist. Welcome to Launch Pod. Amy Williams: Thank you so much for having me on. Susan Wise: It's a thrill for us. Um, I wanna ask you a few questions. First of all, tell us just a little bit more about your passion here, about, uh, what you do. Amy
From Space to Skin: Zero Gravity Sciences’ Breakthrough in Beauty
From NASA-inspired bioreactors to skincare breakthroughs, Dr. Malav Trivedi reveals how Zero Gravity Sciences is harnessing microgravity technology to unlock the hidden power of plant stem cells—revolutionizing beauty, nutrition, and agriculture here on Earth. 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: Welcome to Stars Launch Pod, Space Technology and Research Sciences. I’m Susan Wise, and I’m welcoming Dr. Malav Trivedi, founder of