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As the incredibly successful Mars Exploration Rover mission continues, Planetary Radio talks with Spirit's manager about what is being accomplished. We also hear from the second pair of Student Astronauts.
Solar Sail Ready for Liftoff
Planetary Radio talks with the developer of the Pancam on the Mars Exploration Rovers, Jim Bell. We also feature the last pair of Student Astronauts, and another visit with Astrobots Biff Starling and Sandy Moondust.
After a long hiatus, Biff Starling and Sandy Moondust return to the air. You'll also hear from Mars Exploration Rover Entry, Descent and Landing Chief Engineer Wayne Lee, and from two more of the Student Astronauts.
Opportunity is on a roll and Spirit is almost back to full health as we visit with the young Flight Director for the mission. We also hear from two more of the Student Astronauts.
Doctor Steven Squyres talks about the challenges, human and robotic, facing the Mars Exploration Rover mission; Emily Lakdawalla is watching for shooting stars...on Mars, and Bruce Betts and Mat Kaplan attend the Planetary Society's holiday party.
A Wes Huntress Encore for the Beginning of Our Second Season
One year of Planetary Radio
The Planetary Society's Red Rover Goes To Mars Project with Emily Lakdawalla
A South African Teen Joins the Student Astronauts
The Planetary Society Goes to Washington
Holographic Doctors and Galileo's Daughter: A Visit With Robert Picardo
A Martian Birthday Party for Ray Bradbury
From Russia With Love: A Solar Sail Update
Bill Nye the Science Guy and Sandy Moondust!
What would you sound like on Mars? Berkeley researcher Greg Delory and the Planetary Society have developed the Mars Microphone, so that we can find out.
A Visit With Sir Arthur C. Clarke
Interview with Bruce Betts
Interview with Louis Friedman