Planetary Radio • Aug 09, 2016

Subcontractors: Making Space Happen

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Dion Jackson

Program Director for USC Center for Economic Development

G. Marie Talnack

Director of Technology Transfer for Cal Poly Pomona

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Bill Galary

Senior Engineer for Nye Lubricants

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Bob Hoffman

Regional Engineering Manager, Western Regional Sales for Nye Lubricants

You may never hear their names, but there are thousands of small to medium-sized companies without which space exploration and development wouldn’t happen. Bill Nye talks about STEAMed education through space, and Bruce Betts previews what may be a really great meteor shower. Emily Lakdawalla is on vacation.

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What is the name of the second tallest mountain on Mars?

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What spacecraft flew past comet 19P/Borrelly in 2001?

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What is the highest award given by NASA? It can only be earned by astronauts, the President awards it in Congress’ name, and does so on the recommendation of NASA.

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