Star Sciences: Connecting, Collaborating & Accelerating Space Research
Join host Susan Wise and Lori McAlister, Director of Membership at Star Sciences, as they dive into the exciting new tools, resources, and innovations helping researchers across the globe connect and accelerate their work. From AI research navigation to the Collaborate Café and inspiring stories from the SmallSat Education Conference at Kennedy Space Center, this episode celebrates innovation, STEM, and the bright future of space exploration. Discover how StarSciences.org is becoming the ultimate hub for collaboration in space technology and research! Susan Wise: Hi, and welcome to Star Launch Pod: Space Technology and Research Sciences, brought to you
Space Farming: How Dr. Gary Stutte Grows Food Beyond Earth
Join host Susan Wise as she talks with Dr. Gary Stutte—‘space farmer,’ scientist, and CEO of SyNRGE—about growing food beyond Earth, recycling human waste into life support, and how space farming innovations are transforming agriculture here on Earth. Welcome to Stars Launch Pod, Space Technology and Research Sciences, brought to you by StarSciences.org, where we connect, collaborate, and accelerate. My name is Susan Wise. I'm your host, and today we’re joined by Dr. Gary Stutte—horticulturist, plant physiologist, space biologist (or, as he likes to say, space farmer), and founder and CEO of SyNRGE. Susan Wise: Welcome to the
John Mather on James Webb, Exoplanets & Cosmic Discovery
Join Nobel Prize–winning astrophysicist John Mather as he shares the groundbreaking science behind the James Webb Space Telescope, the mysteries of cosmic origins, and bold new ideas for discovering Earth-like planets beyond our solar system. Susan Wise: Welcome to Star 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 thrilled to have with us today John Mather, Senior Astrophysicist at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, cosmologist, Nobel Prize winner in Physics, and Senior Project Scientist for the James Webb Telescope. John Mather,
Bringing Space Science Back to Earth | Stars Launch Pod
“Bringing Space Science Back to Earth” Join host Susan Wise as she talks with Dr. David Pollock, founder of Star Sciences, about how innovations from space research are transforming life on Earth. From zero-gravity stem cell breakthroughs to the future of skincare and collaboration in space technology, this inspiring conversation explores how we can connect, collaborate, and accelerate the next frontier—both in orbit and at home. Susan Wise: Hi, and 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 Dr.
From CubeSats to Classrooms: Inspiring Young Space Leaders
From middle school CubeSats to international conferences, Kevin Simmons is empowering the next generation of aerospace innovators. Hear how students as young as 11 are designing satellites, presenting papers worldwide, and proving that passion beats age every time. 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 thrilled to have with us today a fellow podcaster, Kevin Simmons of the Aerospace and Innovation Academy. Hi, Kevin, and welcome to the show. Kevin: Good morning, Susan, and thank