This Week In Space podcast: Episode 235 — Robots in Dark and Scary Places
On Episode 235 of This Week In Space, Tariq Malik and Rod Pyle are joined by Dr. Jim Green to talk about the past, present, and future of planetary exploration.
This Week in Space, episode 235, features a discussion with Dr. Jim Green about the past, present, and future of planetary exploration. Robots, according to Green, will always be the first to venture into the dark and dangerous regions of space. For many years, he served as NASA's Chief Scientist, overseeing these missions. Green remains passionate about NASA's science programs and anticipates finding life beyond Earth in the near future.
This Week in Space covers the new space age, diving deep into topics such as the race to the moon and other planets, and the possibilities of SpaceX sending people to Mars. The episode also highlights various space-related news, including NASA's experimental X-70 Fractal aircraft, Earth's newly captured mini moon, and NASA's first air show on Florida's Space Coast.
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