Casual Space
238 episodes - English - Latest episode: 13 days ago - ★★★★★ - 51 ratingsLet’s talk SPACE, and let’s keep it casual. Nothing too technical. Stories that inspire. As a former NASA Public Affairs Officer, let be serve as your guide. I’ll provide conversations that are both interesting and fun. Each weekly episode brings a new, fresh discussion on a variety of space topics & stories. The universe is pretty big, so there’s always something new to discover! Join me and find YOUR inner space geek on Casual Space!
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131: Mund on the Moon: Featuring JJ Hastings, Commander, LunAresX Team
August 05, 2021 09:00 - 28 minutes - 23.6 MBDid you know that the people and environment around you that you interact with can impact and even change the inside of your gut flora? Dr. JJ Hastings has found that in many of the past analog astronaut studies, there’s been a convergence- an evolution- between crew members and their environment, one that’s been seen on the International Space Station as well. These studies have shown how the immune system of a particular astronaut is responding to a specific environment, and JJ is w...
130: Mund on the Moon: Featuring Paul Bakken, Mission Generalist, LunAresX Team
July 28, 2021 19:05 - 31 minutes - 25.6 MBSorry, folks. You won’t find Paul Bakken on social media. You will find him running around the LunAres habitat repairing, improving and applying his years of analog astronaut experience to our mission in the LunAres Research Station! We’ve been beyond grateful that Paul’s been selected as one of our crew mates- in addition to his extensive background in law, community service, and analog missions, Paul happens to be an incredible chef! After enjoying this conversation with Paul, you will ha...
129: Mund on the Moon: Featuring Paul Tomko, Executive Officer, LunaresX Team
July 22, 2021 09:00 - 37 minutes - 30.5 MBIn the first MUND ON the MOON series, meet Paul Tomko. He is our crew’s Executive Officer- applying his expertise of Aeronautical & Astronautical engineering with his passion for space exploration and optimal health & performance. “I’m always looking to improve myself. I don’t want to go through life just existing…become healthier, explore new things, if I have a passion or a dream that I want to pursue, then I move towards it. It may change over time, but as long as you have a goal ...
128: Nuclear Thermal Propulsion and Lunar Surface Power Systems with Dr. Paolo Venneri
July 15, 2021 13:18 - 1 hour - 41.1 MBTHIS WEEK, in the news from Space.com: Nuclear-powered spaceships for fast trips to Mars may now be one step closer to reality. “NASA and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) have teamed up to fund three design concepts for reactors that could become part of a nuclear thermal propulsion system, a next-generation technology that could make the exploration of deep space faster and more efficient.” On this episode, learn how Dr. Paolo Venneri and his team help provide hardware and servic...
127: Solving for Earth and Space with Brittany Zimmerman, CEO of Yummet
July 08, 2021 14:05 - 49 minutes - 37 MBThis is the story of one amazing woman who is taking her expertise of space systems and implementing changes that will benefit us all- like making life support technologies easily accessible and affordable for terrestrial humanity. Clean and accessible water. Better air quality. And leaving the world a better place than when you found it. Brittany Zimmerman is the CEO and Chief of Innovation at Yummet, a company she’s built herself from asking the big questions, including how each of ...
126: Introducing: Space Drinks Association
July 02, 2021 04:46 - 19 minutes - 16.8 MBToday on the podcast…. Beth welcomes back Chris Carberry to help introduce Space Drinks Association, a new organization comprised of diverse and unique collection of brewers, distillers, space exploration professionals, farmers, medical professionals, inventors, hospitality professionals, enthusiasts and futurists who are actively advancing the production and consumption of alcohol in space! Listen as Chris and Beth say “cheers” to the holiday weekend, and to all of the great potentia...
125: Dan Pilone and the Impatient Optimists of Element 84
June 24, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 47.9 MBThere are *billions* of dollars’ worth of invaluable imagery, information, and data available, for free from NASA, NOAA, ESA, and more but unfortunately, sometimes it can be hard to get to… and hard to use. The folks at Element 84, a software development firm specializing in large scale geospatial data systems and remote sensing believe that the more they can help make that data accessible and usable, the more we can learn about our planet and how it's changing. “How hard can it be?” ...
124: The Future of Education in Space with ARES co-founder Mark Wagner
June 17, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 53.7 MB“How might we prepare today’s students for humanities multi-planet future?” -Mark Wagner, Casual Space Podcast How will we go to school in space? What will we need to learn? What do the “classrooms” look like? And who will be our “teachers?” Mark and the team at ARES Learning have thought about these questions and have come up with some very inspiring solutions! About ARES Learning At ARES Learning, cadets build the knowledge, skills and mindsets necessary to navigate the great ...
123: NASA Lessons Learned with Mike Ciannilli
June 10, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 61.2 MBPeople often ask me what it was like as a “NASA” insider. On this episode of Casual Space, one of the very best of the best, Michael Ciannilli joins me to share highlights and lessons learned from more than 25 years at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. Michael “Mike” Ciannilli is NASA’s manager of the Apollo, Challenger, Columbia Lessons Learned Program, where he helps innovatively and effectively share NASA’s lessons of the past to help ensure future success. Inspired by Mike and his work...
122: NASA Mission Patches with Artist Tim Gagnon
June 03, 2021 15:29 - 48 minutes - 36.8 MB“Everything in a NASA mission patch exists for a purpose. Every part is deliberate and important.” -KSCArtist Tim Gagnon, from Casual Space Podcast Have you ever really looked at a mission patch? Every detail was designed and put in place specifically for a reason. Artist Tim Gagnon has “had the honor and privilege” to have been selected by several NASA Flight Crews to design their mission patches. Perhaps you have seen several of his patch designs (Tim has designed many for both s...
121: SciArt Exchange with Jancy McPhee
May 20, 2021 09:00 - 42 minutes - 32.3 MBWhat happens when we integrate multi-media art with space, science, and technology? Neuroscientist Jancy McPhee is the founder and executive director of SciArt Exchange, an organization providing science and art fusion programs and celebrations of creative innovations. Jancy McPhee works as a Multidisciplinary Program Scientist in the NASA Human Research Program's Chief Scientist's Office and works with Aerospace Human Exploration and Space Flight scientific research with STEM/STEAM e...
120: Phil Smith: Space Industry Analyst and Artist
May 13, 2021 09:00 - 53 minutes - 40 MBCan an artist’s work help to forecast the future? Can art in different forms (infographics, etc.) help decision makers within the industry? Is the ISS beautiful? With more than 20+ years of work in space exploration industry, Phil Smith brings a strong sense of experience and foundation to his work as an analyst and artist. Phil joins Beth on the podcast to explain how his unique role can bring understanding and inspiration to space companies and clients who are looking to peer into the ...
119: Looking at Lava Tubes with Gavin Tolometti
May 06, 2021 14:27 - 43 minutes - 33 MBWhat are lava tubes? What can they tell us about the rest of the solar system? Could lava tubes harbor life deep inside them on other planets? Ph.D. student Gavin Tolometti believes the best way to understand the surfaces of planetary bodies like the Moon, Mars, Io, and Venus is to study features like lava tubes on own planet Earth. “I study lava flows. In particular, I want to understand how we can infer how lava flows on Earth and on the Moon and Mars using remote data sets – in pa...
119: The Cosmic Odyssey Scholarship with Niko Blanks
April 29, 2021 13:18 - 50 minutes - 37.9 MBHow is one person working to make space travel accessible to everyone? One scholarship at a time, according to Niko Blanks. “For me, sending pediatric cancer patients and their families to Space Camp is all about inspiring them to know that they can achieve their dreams no matter what hurdles they face.” Niko’s a senior spaceflight operations student looking to accomplish a big goal. And he’s just the person to make it happen- he’s already overcome big obstacles in his life...
118: The Cosmic Odyssey Scholarship with Niko Blanks
April 29, 2021 13:18 - 50 minutes - 37.9 MBHow is one person working to make space travel accessible to everyone? One scholarship at a time, according to Niko Blanks. “For me, sending pediatric cancer patients and their families to Space Camp is all about inspiring them to know that they can achieve their dreams no matter what hurdles they face.” Niko’s a senior spaceflight operations student looking to accomplish a big goal. And he’s just the person to make it happen- he’s already overcome big obstacles in his life...
118: Ask the Astronomers! Questions About the Universe Featuring John Read, Samantha Jewett and Jenna Hinds
April 22, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 53.1 MBAre you intimidated by looking at the night sky? Wondering what’s what in our big universe? The astronomers are here to help (it’s easier than you think)! Beth recently invited John, Samantha and Jenna to take your questions about the stars, the planets, the comets and more- all LIVE on the Casual Space Podcast Facebook page! A fun time was had by all (you can tell right away- there’s a LOT of laughing) and the gang promises to return with more great questions in May, so start stargazing ...
117: Ask the Astronomers! Questions About the Universe Featuring John Read, Samantha Jewett and Jenna Hinds
April 22, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 53.1 MBAre you intimidated by looking at the night sky? Wondering what’s what in our big universe? The astronomers are here to help (it’s easier than you think)! Beth recently invited John, Samantha and Jenna to take your questions about the stars, the planets, the comets and more- all LIVE on the Casual Space Podcast Facebook page! A fun time was had by all (you can tell right away- there’s a LOT of laughing) and the gang promises to return with more great questions in May, so start stargazing ...
117: Must Be Discussed Series: Chickens and Lizards (or, Is There Life in the Universe?)
April 15, 2021 14:45 - 39 minutes - 30 MBIs there life out there? It is the fundamental question we humans have been asking since the beginning of our existence. Beth and Chad attempt to answer this question, then work in The Fermi Paradox, the Drake Equation, and of course, chickens and lizards. Learn more about the Fermi paradox here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fermi_paradox, And here’s the Drake Equation N = R* x fp x ne x fl x fi x fc x L And here’s how SETI helps us understand the Drake Equation (S...
116: Must Be Discussed Series: Chickens and Lizards (or, Is There Life in the Universe?)
April 15, 2021 14:45 - 39 minutes - 30 MBIs there life out there? It is the fundamental question we humans have been asking since the beginning of our existence. Beth and Chad attempt to answer this question, then work in The Fermi Paradox, the Drake Equation, and of course, chickens and lizards. Learn more about the Fermi paradox here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fermi_paradox, And here’s the Drake Equation N = R* x fp x ne x fl x fi x fc x L And here’s how SETI helps us understand the Drake Equation (S...
116: Yuri’s Night Celebration Invitation with Ron Sparkman
April 08, 2021 09:00 - 46 minutes - 35.2 MBYuri’s Night is a celebration of the power of space to bring the world together. On this week’s podcast, Ron Sparkman joins Beth to invite you to join the world as we celebrate Yuri’s Night 2021 Global Livestream this Saturday, April 10, 2021 at www.yurisnight.net/livestream "Circling the earth in my orbital spaceship I marveled at the beauty of our planet. People of the world, let us safeguard and enhance this beauty— not destroy it!" ...
115: The Backyard Astronomer’s Field Guide with Author & Astronomer David Dickinson
April 01, 2021 13:20 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MBHave you ever been hesitant to try to learn the night sky, or wonder how you can view the cosmos with just a little help? David Dickinson has created the ultimate field guide for us backyard astronomers! David Dickinson is the co-author of The Universe Today Guide to Viewing the Cosmos. Whether you want to impress viewers at a star party, or learn what you can see with your new telescope, David shows you how to find the most impressive views the night sky has to offer. He is an Earth...
114: Making Music Inspired by Space with Laurie Orth
March 25, 2021 17:01 - 38 minutes - 29.3 MBLaurie thought middle school music students would participate more if they had music about space and rockets, but no such music existed. So she created it. You can guess what happened next. Music educator, author, and space enthusiast, Laurie Orth, had the out-of-the-box idea that perhaps her students would participate more in music class if they had music about space and rockets. Inspired by NASA’s STEM education website, with countless STEM lesson ideas for educators, she decided to ...
113: Handprints on Hubble with NASA Astronaut Dr. Kathy Sullivan
March 18, 2021 14:18 - 44 minutes - 33.6 MBDr. Kathryn Sullivan, the first American woman to walk in space and a veteran of three shuttle missions, talks with Beth about her experience as part of the team that launched, rescued, repaired, and maintained the Hubble Space Telescope on this week’s episode of the Casual Space Podcast. The Hubble Space Telescope has revolutionized our understanding of the universe. It has, among many other achievements, revealed thousands of galaxies in what seemed to be empty patches of sky; transf...
112: Carissa Christensen, CEO of Bryce Tech
March 12, 2021 13:47 - 32 minutes - 25.2 MBCarissa Christensen is the Chief Executive Officer and founder of BryceTech. Christensen is an internationally-recognized expert on R&D processes, technology forecasting, and the space industry. She is currently a member of the National Research Council Space Technology Industry Government-University Roundtable, which advises NASA. She has served on the World Economic Forum Global Future Council since 2018. She is a Senior Advisor to the annual US Air Force Schriever Wargame. She serves on...
111: For All Mankind Creator, Ron Moore
March 04, 2021 10:00 - 52 minutes - 38.9 MBIf space exploration didn’t happen the way you envisioned it, go back and rewrite the story. For All Mankind is an incredible new sci-fi series on Apple TV+ created and written by Ronald D. Moore, Matt Wolpert and Ben Nedivi. If you have not yet discovered this intense and dramatic show, here’s why it’s worth binge watching immediately- it’s an alternate history depicting "what would have happened” if the global space race never ended after the Soviet Union succeeds in the first crewed Mo...
110: Brian Palermo on Overcoming the Challenges of Science Communication
February 25, 2021 14:14 - 58 minutes - 43.6 MBScience communication can often be challenging… and at times, make even the most talented scientists, reporters, and educators reluctant to take on the task of communicating scientific findings and new discoveries. In this episode, Brian Palermo infuses his expertise from his experience with improvisation and acting to help us better communicate science! By implementing strategies from improv (think of the “yes, AND” approach to conversations), Brian shows how all of us can easily communica...
109: Mars Perseverance Rover with Dr. Tanya Harrison and Dr. Graham Lau
February 18, 2021 14:15 - 37 minutes - 29.2 MBWill we find life on Mars? On Thursday, February 18, 2021, the Mars Perseverance rover will land at the site of an ancient river delta in a lake that was once filled known as Jezero Crater. The rover will spend at least one Mars year (two Earth years) searching for signs of ancient life! What happens when the Mars Perseverance rover lands on Mars this Thursday? What is EDL and why does it make for such a stressful moment? What are some of the differences with this rover “Percey,” ...
108: Mund on Mars Part 6 Featuring Dr. Sian Proctor in Mission Control
February 11, 2021 17:59 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MBMars Mission Success with Dr. Sian Proctor, Sensoria Mission Control Mission control plays a critical role in the success of any analog mission. There are a lot of behind-the-scenes activities that the Commander and Mission Control work to resolve, provide and communicate. As a one of the original analog astronauts at the HI-SEAS research facility, and as a analog astronaut to many other mission locations on both land and at sea, Dr. Sian Proctor was perfectly positioned to serve as Missio...
107: Mund on Mars Part 5 Featuring: Dr. Brandy Nunez
February 05, 2021 14:56 - 35 minutes - 27.2 MBDr. Brandy Nunez is a microbiologist, a veterinarian, a mother, a live electronic musician and an aspiring astronaut. She is CEO of Mobile Veterinary Services, Inc, based in Orange County, CA. Her formal education is in microbiology/chemistry, with an emphasis on novel therapeutic discovery. She then obtained her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the Western University of Health Sciences. After several years of clinical and emergency work, Dr. Nunez opened her own mobile practice, foc...
106: Mund on Mars Part 4 Featuring: Artist Richelle Gribble
January 28, 2021 10:00 - 47 minutes - 35.9 MBRICHELLE GRIBBLE is a multidisciplinary artist exploring planetary connectivity. Her work explores networks and systems-based investigations to reflect the ways human impact, technology, and environment collide. She has had solo shows in Los Angeles, New York, Japan, and international orbit around Earth etched on satellites and aboard rockets. She has exhibited at renowned art fairs including Art Market San Francisco, Texas Contemporary, and Miami Project and had her artwork illuminated on a...
105: Mund on Mars Part 3 Featuring: Commander Dr. Michaela Musilova
January 21, 2021 13:56 - 1 hour - 63.2 MBDr. Michaela Musilova is an astrobiologist and the Director of the HI-SEAS analog space station. Michaela studied and conducted research at the University of Bristol, University College London, California Institute of Technology, Chiba University, International Space University (ISU) and others. She worked for NASA, University of London Observatory, Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope and was the Commander of over 20 simulated missions to the Moon and Mars. She is also a visiting Professor at t...
104: Mund on Mars #2 Featuring: Amanda Knutson and Chelsea Gohd
January 15, 2021 14:05 - 1 hour - 65.1 MBAmanda Knutson Chief Engineering Officer, Mission Specialist: Extravehicular Activity Amanda Knutson is an Active Duty US Air Force member, currently working as a Weapons Armament Specialist at Luke AFB. While working full time at Luke AFB, she is studying part-time at Estrella Mountain Community College with plans to complete her Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering at Embry-Riddle. As a high school student enamored of engineering, Amanda was part of the FIRST Robotics Tech Challen...
103: Mund on Mars
January 07, 2021 10:00 - 45 minutes - 34.1 MBBeth recently returned from Mars, and Chad has a few questions. In November, 2020- Beth Mund and 5 other crew members lived, worked and survived a simulated “Mars” mission at the HI-SEAS research facility on the big island of Hawaii. In this episode, Beth “unpacks” the questions Chad has, like, What is an analog astronaut? Why Mars? Why do a mission like this, and what’s been learned so far, and what’s next?” Here are some answers to Chad’s questions beyond the conversation on the podcas...
102: Dr. Gary Li Perfectly Explains Plasma Propulsion
December 25, 2020 13:53 - 49 minutes - 37.3 MBGary Li is currently a spacecraft system engineer at The Aerospace Corporation. He recently graduated with a Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering from UCLA in 2020 and a dual B.A. in Astrophysics and Physics from UC Berkeley in 2014. As an NDSEG fellow, he conducted research on advanced materials for plasma rocket and nuclear fusion technologies. During his academic career, he published over 10 papers and received 1 patent. Gary is also passionate about science communication. In 2017, he gave a ...
101: Dylan Taylor: CEO, Investor, Futurist and Philanthropist
December 18, 2020 04:52 - 43 minutes - 33.3 MBDylan Taylor is a global business leader and philanthropist. He is an active pioneer in the space exploration industry as a CEO, investor, thought leader and futurist. Every day is like Christmas for Dylan, because working in the space industry has always been his passion and calling. Beth asks Dylan about when his interest in space began, and Dylan describes how investments in space can be transformational for all humans and our future- on this episode of the Casual Space Podcast. A...
100: Beth and Chad Celebrate 100 Episodes of Casual Space!
December 10, 2020 23:24 - 28 minutes - 22.8 MBChad and Beth sit down (literally, in their living room) and reflect (while enjoying a cocktail) on reaching the 100th episode of Casual Space! Beth and Chad talk about: what’s been the best part of hosting the podcast some of the most memorable guests when Beth realized the show was “successful” and what’s next for the Casual Space Podcast!! Thank you to everyone who has helped make the Casual Space Podcast so much fun each week. I sincerely appreciate it! Can’t wait to share with...
99: Space is Open for Business with Author Robert Jacobson
November 26, 2020 10:00 - 50 minutes - 38 MBSpace investor and entrepreneur Robert C. Jacobson shares highlights from his first book “Space is Open for Business,” providing readers with an insightful guide to the evolving space industry. Robert presents perspectives from experts, industry leaders and investors, each examining the economics and strategies for leading the trillion-dollar race to commercialize space. Jacobson has spent over a decade working and investing in private spaceflight and provides a comprehensive overview of...
98: Dr. Graham Lau, The Cosmobiologist
November 19, 2020 10:00 - 56 minutes - 42.3 MBDr. Graham is the Director of Communications and Marketing for Blue Marble Space, a Research Scientist with Blue Marble Space Institute of Science, the Director of Logistics for the University Rover Challenge, the Host of the NASA Astrobiology and SAGANet show “Ask the Astrobiologist” AND the Research Community Coordinator for the Hypothesis Browser and the Life Detection Forum’s Knowledge Base. *Whew!* *Ask an Astrobiologist airs live on SAGANet and on the NASA Astrobiology Facebook page. ...
97: Tumors in Space with Dr. Tricia Larose
November 12, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 48.1 MBDr. Tricia Larose is the Principal Investigator for Tumors in Space. She is preparing for a 31-day Space mission on board the China Space Station. She is supported by 14 international collaborators from four countries. Originally from a mining town in Northern Ontario Canada, she is now based in Oslo, Norway. She is also adjunct faculty in Human Performance in Space at the International Space University, and a scientist-astronaut candidate with Project POSSuM! Valuable resources Tricia...
96: Artemis Green Run
November 05, 2020 10:00 - 48 minutes - 36.5 MBNASA is testing the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket’s 212-foot tall core stage- the tallest rocket stage the agency has ever built- with a Green Run test on Earth before launch day. The core stage design will be used for all configurations of the SLS rocket, and the series of eight tests will verify the stage is ready for the first and future Artemis lunar missions. On this episode, Beth speaks with Doug Bradley, RS-25 Deputy Program Manager at Aerojet Rocketdyne, Yassaman Liaghati from B...
95: Marshall McKellar, Space Attorney
October 29, 2020 09:00 - 56 minutes - 42 MBMarshall McKellar is an attorney in the aerospace industry, currently serving as an Attorney-Advisor in The Office of the General Counsel at NASA's Kennedy Space Center. Marshall is also the co-founder of This Side, LLC, a marketing/web development agency in the bio-materials industry. He received a J.D. from the University of Mississippi and a B.A. in history and religion from William Carey University. On the side, Marshall enjoys surfing, flying, and making records with his band, The Dev...
94: Planetary Scientist Dr. Tanya Harrison
October 23, 2020 02:57 - 1 hour - 65.3 MBDr. Harrison is known widely in the planetary science and research industry as Tanya of Mars. Why? Tanya is the founder of Professional Martian LLC, a company focused on science and sci-fi consulting, communications, and outreach in ways to break space out of the echo chamber to reach broader audiences. Currently, she is the Manager of Science Programs at Planet Federal in Washington DC, the government-focused arm of Planet Labs. In this role, she helps scientists understand the utility...
93: Michal Ziso, Space Architect and Activist
October 15, 2020 19:30 - 1 hour - 47.7 MBMichal Ziso is the founder of Ziso, a studio working at the intersection of architecture, innovation, space and human equality. She is also a Space Architect focused on human experience a trailblazer by dealing with social and psychological diversity aspects, and an active member of WiSpace- Israeli Professional Women in Space Association. A visionary architect practicing for almost a decade in Israel and NYC, she has extensive experience in designing skyscrapers and large-scale urban pr...
92: Getting Ready for Space with Dr. Mindy Howard
October 08, 2020 17:50 - 1 hour - 46.4 MBDr. Mindy Howard’s company, Innerspace Training helps commercial astronauts become more mentally prepared before they go into space, so they can get the most out of their mission. During this engaging dialogue, Mindy explains to Beth how we can all work to engage in and implement this “Overview Effect” in our lives, a deep connection to everywhere and everyone. Dr. Mindy Howard is symbolic of someone who has set out to passionately achieve her dreams and is reaching the uppermost heights ...
91: Janet Ivey from Janet’s Planet!
October 01, 2020 13:35 - 54 minutes - 40.3 MBBeth Mund gets to travel “at the speed of thought” with the incredibly fun Janet Ivey, from Janet’s Planet! With 12 regional Emmys, 5 Gracie Allen and numerous other awards, it’s evident that Janet Ivey is dedicated to producing quality entertainment that inspires, enlightens and entertains us all! Frederick Beuchner’s quote starts our show and started everything for Janet: “You will always be called to the place where your deep gladness and the world’s deep hunger meet.” Little did Janet...
90: The Matthew Isakowitz Fellowship with Jenny, Josh, Cadence and Hossain
September 24, 2020 16:28 - 58 minutes - 43.1 MBThe Matthew Isakowitz Fellowship Program connects exceptional current college juniors, seniors, and graduate students with paid, summer internships in the exciting field of commercial spaceflight, as well as with notable aerospace leaders for mentorship. The summer culminates in a memorable networking summit! Upon completing the supper internship, the Fellows remain among a group of alumni who have the opportunity to continue to network with this program, their Fellow peers, assigned mentors...
89: LifeShip with Ben Haldeman
September 17, 2020 14:34 - 42 minutes - 32.7 MBEver thought about putting our species’ DNA in space? Or preserving our life on Earth, it’s blueprint, and records for a possible Earth to be reproduced in the future? Ben has. As a matter of fact, Ben is currently doing it. And with his company, LifeShip, YOU can be a part of Ben’s mission by sending your very OWN DNA to the moon or to orbit! Who knows? Maybe one day your great, great, great, great, great ancestors will unfreeze you and thank you. What is LifeShip? Has this ever been don...
88: Dr. Sian Proctor: Analog Astronaut, Author, Artist, and Explorer
September 11, 2020 03:47 - 47 minutes - 35.9 MBAnalog astronaut. Chef. Explorer. Pilot. Geologist. Artist. Professor. Author. STEM Communicator and…Cowgirl!? In short, Dr. Sian Proctor is just…. Incredible! You will want to get to know this impressive woman beyond the Casual Space conversation with Beth, so here are some links to Dr. Sian’s TedX Talks, videos, cookbooks, artwork and more! START HERE: https://www.drsianproctor.com/ TEDx Talks: https://www.drsianproctor.com/media/ Space2Inspire (Dr. Sian’s Artwork): https://www.drs...
87: Controlling Risk with Astronaut Capt. Jim Wetherbee
September 02, 2020 22:28 - 57 minutes - 42.6 MBIn 1984, Jim Wetherbee was selected to join NASA in its tenth group of astronauts. Over a twenty-year career, he flew six times on the Space Shuttle. The five-time commander flew two missions to the Russian Space Station, Mir, and two missions to the International Space Station. In 1998, he was appointed as the Director, Flight Crew Operations, specifically selected to improve the flight and ground safety in the astronaut corps. Based on that success, Jim was selected after the Columbia acci...
86: Alan Ladwig Will See You In Orbit
August 27, 2020 09:00 - 49 minutes - 37.3 MBWhat a fun conversation! Beth and Alan combine all of the space topics you love in one incredibly entertaining episode, including: Astrochicks, George Lucas, hyphenated astronauts and tickets to the moon offered from former airlines company PanAm. See You in Orbit? Our Dream of Spaceflight is the book Alan presents that will guide you on a historical, personal, irreverent, and often-humorous tour of the promises, expectations, principal personalities, and milestones regarding the goal i...