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“Exploration is in our nature.” - Carl Sagan

Edgard Rivera-Valentín

Staff Scientist, USRA Lunar and Planetary Institute

Edgard Rivera-Valentin is a staff scientist at USRA Lunar and Planetary Institute.

Latest Planetary Radio Appearances

The SpaceX Crew Dragon approaches the International Space Station

Crew Dragon Thrills While Mars Chills

After a special message we present highlights of the successful arrival at the International Space Station of the Crew Dragon spacecraft, followed by a visit to chilly Mars with planetary scientist Edgard Rivera-Valentin.

VIPER lunar rover

The Next 10 Years of Planetary Exploration

Six scientists give us a preview of where planetary science may be taken in the next 10 years by a new NASA decadal survey.

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