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Richard Cook
Mars Sample Return Manager at NASA JPL
Richard Cook of JPL currently serves as Mars Sample Return Manager. He has worked on many missions, including service as Deputy Project Manager for the Mars Exploration Rovers and Project Manager for Curiosity, the Mars Science Laboratory Rover.
Latest Planetary Radio Appearances
Getting precious Mars rocks into Earthbound labs is an unprecedented challenge. We'll learn how a lander, a rocket, a big solar-powered transfer vehicle and two helicopters will take on this task.
Our fascinating, live conversation with Curiosity Project Manager Richard Cook and Project Scientist John Grotzinger continues. Richard and John are joined on stage by Bill Nye the Science Guy, Emily Lakdawalla and Mat Kaplan.
The leaders of the Curiosity mission join Bill Nye, Emily Lakdawalla and host Mat Kaplan for a live conversation about the thrilling mission on Mars.