Planetary Radio
Each week, Planetary Radio visits with a scientist, engineer, project manager, astronaut, advocate or writer who provides a unique and exciting perspective on the exploration of our solar system and beyond. We also showcase regular features that raise your space IQ while they put a smile on your face. Host Mat Kaplan is joined by Planetary Society colleagues Bill Nye the Science Guy, Bruce Betts, and Emily Lakdawalla. We hit the road now and then to produce a Planetary Radio Live show in front of an audience. Drop us a line or enter the weekly space trivia contest at planetaryradio@planetary.org.
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Recent Shows
Mars Rover Project Manager John Callas
02/01/2010 | 0:28:52
Guests
- John Callas, Mars Exploration Rover Project Manager, Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Mars Rover Project Manager John Callas
William Borucki on Kepler's Search for Another Earth
01/18/2010 | 0:28:52
Guests
- Bill Borucki, Kepler Principal Investigator
William Borucki on Kepler's Search for Another Earth
Celebrating the International Year of Astronomy With Pamela Gay
01/11/2010 | 0:28:52
Guests
- Pamela Gay, Astronomer and Astronomy Cast Co-host, SIUE
Celebrating the International Year of Astronomy With Pamela Gay
Getting WISE With the Universe
01/04/2010 | 0:28:52
Guests
- Ned Wright, Principal Investigator for the Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer
Getting WISE With the Universe
12/28/2009 | 0:28:52
Guests
- Linda Spilker, Cassini Project Scientist, Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Shedding New Light on Saturn
Lightsail Update and Haute Cuisine in Space
12/21/2009 | 0:28:52
Guests
- Sandy Magnus, astronaut
- Vickie Kloeris, Food scientist, NASA
Lightsail Update and Haute Cuisine in Space
The Dish(es): Australia and the Deep Space Network
12/14/2009 | 0:28:52
Guests
- Glen Nagle, Education and Outreach Manager, Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex
Australia's key role in the Deep Space Network is explored with Glen Nagle of the Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex.
A MESSENGER Mercury Mission Update From Sean Solomon
12/07/2009 | 0:28:52
Guests
- Sean Solomon, Principal Investigator for MESSENGER, Carnegie Institution of Washington
A MESSENGER Mercury Mission Update From Sean Solomon
Celebrating our Anniversary With Arthur C. Clarke
11/30/2009 | 0:28:50
Guests
- Arthur C. Clarke, Author and futurist
Planetary Radio is seven years old. We'll celebrate by looking back to our beginnings, with science fiction writer and futurist Sir Arthur C. Clarke
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