Alyssa Carson on Astrobiology, Mars & Becoming an Astronaut
Jul 14, 202613mEp. 71
Astrobiologist Alyssa Carson shares her journey studying Mars soil samples, testing organism survival, and her lifelong dream of becoming an astronaut.
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Hosted by Susan Wise · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 71 episodes
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STARS Launch Pod is a podcast that explores the intersection of space technology and life sciences. Each episode uncovers how scientists, researchers, and innovators are building space tech to transform lives both in space and on Earth - overcoming challenges, pushing boundaries, and collaborating to make the cosmos more accessible and sustainable for humanity. Whether you’re a scientist, engineer, researcher, or future innovator, STARS Launch Pod brings you the stories that are propelling us forward - one Launch at a time. Hosted by Susan Wise.
Susan Wise hosts STARS Launch Pod, a science show with 71 episodes published.
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Janet Ivey
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1 appearance on this show
Ryan Reeves
ISS National Lab
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Vanessa Mahoney
Wanderstar Marketing
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Swati Mohan
NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
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Tejpaul Bhatia
Axiom Space
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Space Economy Institute
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