Alyssa Carson on Astrobiology, Mars & Becoming an Astronaut
Astrobiologist Alyssa Carson shares her journey studying Mars soil samples, testing organism survival, and her lifelong dream of becoming an astronaut. 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 today is Alyssa Carson, astrobiologist and aspiring astronaut. It's such an honor to have you here. Hi, Alyssa. Alyssa Carson: Thank you so much for having me. Susan Wise: Well, I'd like to hear more about you—an aspiring astronaut, that's amazing! And also, what
Space Research on the ISS: Ryan Reeves on Innovation & Discovery
Ryan Reeves of the ISS National Lab reveals how microgravity research is advancing cancer treatment, artificial retinas, and next-gen fiber optics. 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’m excited to welcome today’s guest, Ryan Reeves, Technical Director of Research and Innovation at the International Space Station National Laboratory. Ryan, thank you for joining us today. Ryan Reeves: Thank you for having me. I love talking about the science we’re doing up there in