Program Archives

A SPECIAL REPRISE: THE PLANETARY SOCIETY'S 25TH ANNIVERSARY GALA
January 9, 2006
Guests: Buzz Aldrin, Ray Bradbury, Ann Druyan, Louis Friedman, Dan Goldin, Bruce Murray, Nichelle Nichols, Bill Nye, Neil deGrasse Tyson
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This week we bring back one of our most exciting programs from the past year, a sampling of the Planetary Society's more »

LOU FRIEDMAN ON CHINA'S RISING STAR IN SPACE
December 5, 2005
Guests: Louis Friedman
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Planetary Society Executive Director Louis Friedman has just returned from China, where he got a first-hand look at that nation's growing space program. He talks about his impressions on this week's...  more »

SPECIAL EDITION: PLANETARY SOCIETY'S 25TH ANNIVERSARY GALA
November 14, 2005
Guests: Buzz Aldrin, Ray Bradbury, Ann Druyan, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Louis Friedman, Dan Goldin, Bruce Murray, Nichelle Nichols, Bill Nye
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The Planetary Society celebrates 25 years with 300 close friends, including Ray Bradbury and Bill Nye. Also, a new What's Up space trivia contest.  more »

NASA'S CHIEF SCIENTIST ON THE VISION FOR SPACE EXPLORATION
September 26, 2005
Guests: James Garvin, Louis Friedman
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NASA's Jim Garvin comments on the agency's just announced plans for human exploration and new spacecraft. Also Lou Friedman, Q&A on craters throughout the solar system, and Bruce Betts with a new What's Up contest.  more »

COSMOS 1: SOLAR SAIL SPECIAL REPORT
June 27, 2005
Guests: Louis Friedman
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We review last week's launch of Cosmos 1, the uncertain status of the spacecraft, and the future of solar sailing by the Planetary Society. You'll hear Project Director Lou Friedman, Emily...  more »

SOLAR SAIL COUNTDOWN
June 20, 2005
Guests: Greg Delory, Louis Friedman
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We get a last-minute update on Cosmos 1 from Project Director Lou Friedman, just before its launch into orbit. Science and Data Systems Coordinator Greg Delory looks at the complexity of the mission....  more »

ERA OF SOLAR SAILING BEGINS
May 23, 2005
Guests: Ann Druyan, Louis Friedman
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The launch of Cosmos 1 will also launch the era of solar sailing. With just a month left before liftoff, Project Manager Lou Friedman provides an update. Carl Sagan's widow and former collaborator...  more »

NASA'S BUDGET: GOOD NEWS AND BAD NEWS
February 21, 2005
Guests: Lori Garver, Louis Friedman
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NASA has submitted its 2006 budget request to Congress. Long time NASA watchers Lori Garver and Planetary Society Executive Director Lou Friedman provide insight and share their concerns. Emily...  more »

SOLAR SAIL READY FOR LIFTOFF
November 15, 2004
Guests: Louis Friedman, Ann Druyan, Buzz Aldrin
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After four years of planning, building and testing, Cosmos 1, the first solar sail spacecraft, is ready for Earth orbit. We cover the Nov. 9 press conference with Planetary Society Executive Director...  more »

THE PLANETARY SOCIETY GOES TO WASHINGTON
October 27, 2003
Guests: Bruce Murray, Wes Huntress, Louis Friedman
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On October 16, the Planetary Society's President Wes Huntress and its Board Chairman Bruce Murray testified before the House Committee on Science in Washington on the future of space flight. Hear...  more »