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
NASA Engineer Eryn Andrews on Spacewalking, the Moon, and Becoming an Astronaut
NASA Human Performance Engineer Eryn Andrews shares what it takes to prepare astronauts for Moon spacewalks, the challenges of working in a pressurized spacesuit, and her personal journey of resilience in pursuing her dream of becoming an astronaut. 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 Launch Pod: Space Science and Innovation! I am so honored to have with us this
John Mather on James Webb Telescope, Exoplanets & the Star Shade
Nobel Prize-winning astrophysicist John Mather discusses James Webb Telescope discoveries, the orbiting star shade concept, and the future of exoplanet research on STARS Launch Pod. 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, welcome to our show—welcome to Launch Pod. John Mather: Thank
From Mission Control to Moon to Mars: NASA’s Christopher Leslie on Human Spaceflight
Former NASA Mission Control flight controller Christopher Leslie takes us behind the scenes of the International Space Station, the Artemis program, and the Moon to Mars mission. Hear how a radio intern became a NASA mission engineer, survived 9/11 and the Columbia disaster on console, trained the first Saudi female astronaut, and is now planning Artemis V. A must-listen for space enthusiasts and aspiring aerospace professionals. 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
Space Trek: The Summer Program Sending Kentucky Girls Into Aerospace
Two Space Trek leaders share how a two-week residential program teaches high school girls to build satellites, track data, and actually consider aerospace careers. 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 with us today are Jen Carter, Director of the Center for STEM Excellence and the Space Trek program, and Chloe Hart, Ground Station Engineer and Operations Manager at Morehead State University and a telecommunications instructor with Space Trek. Welcome, welcome. We’re so glad