How Lunar Resources Will Power Space Exploration | ISRU, Artemis & Moon Missions
Dive into our conversation with space architect Dallas Bienhoff as he reveals how lunar resources, reusable landers, and next-gen technologies are paving the way for sustainable life on the Moon—and our journey to Mars. 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 joining us is Dallas Bienhoff. He is currently the Space Systems Architect at OffWorld Incorporated, where he is responsible for ensuring their space concepts have commonality, are synergistic, and are modular—whether they are surface or
Dr. Gabrielle Caswell & Spaceport Australia: Bio-Regenerative Habitats and Human Survival in Space
Join Dr. Gabrielle Caswell, founder of Spaceport Australia, as she shares how humans can thrive beyond Earth. Discover bio-regenerative habitats, sustainable space systems, and the science of adapting our biology for life on Mars, the Moon, and beyond. 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 joining us today is Dr. Gabrielle Caswell, an Australian space advocate and founder of Spaceport Australia, an independent research hub focusing on space health, human factors, and biological and technological
Study shows how earthquake monitors can track space junk through sonic booms
As more and more space junk comes crashing down, a new study shows how earthquake monitors can better track incoming objects by tuning into their sonic booms. Scientists reported Thursday that seismic readings from sonic booms that were generated when a discarded module from a Chinese crew capsule reentered over Southern California in 2024 allowed them to place the object’s path nearly 20 miles (30 kilometers) farther south than radar had predicted from orbit. Using this method to track uncontrolled objects plummeting at supersonic speeds, they said, could help recovery teams reach any surviving pieces more quickly — crucial if the debris is dangerous. Read Article
Mapping the Planet from Space: Insights from Earth Scientist Compton Tucker
On the latest episode of Stars Launch Pod: Space, Technology, and Research Sciences, we had the pleasure of speaking with Compton Tucker, an Earth scientist and academic who uses satellite data to study our planet. Tucker’s groundbreaking work combines remote sensing, high-performance computing, and ecological research to better understand trees, glaciers, and global photosynthesis. Using Satellite Data to Study Earth Compton Tucker specializes in analyzing satellite data to monitor global land photosynthesis, track glacier extent, and predict agricultural productivity. He explains, “Some of the datasets we use can also track infectious diseases because of associations with weather and climate.”
Janet Ivey on Wonder, Space, and Inspiring Young Explorers
Explore the magic of STEM education with Janet Ivey, the powerhouse behind Janet’s Planet. Her stories, wisdom, and humor ignite a sense of possibility in learners of all ages. This episode is a joyful reminder that the universe is waiting for you to explore it. 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 I am thrilled and so excited to have with us on Stars Launch Pod today, Janet Ivey of Janet's Planet. Yay! Janet Ivey,
Cleaning Up Space: Adam Kall on In-Orbit Logistics & Innovation
Join host Susan Wise as she chats with Adam Kall, Chief Strategy Officer at Kall Morris Incorporated, about revolutionizing in-space logistics and tackling the growing challenge of orbital debris. Discover how his startup’s octopus-inspired spacecraft could change the future of satellite operations — and open the door to building the next generation of space infrastructure. 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 joining us is Adam Kall, the Chief Strategy Officer at Kall Morris