Planetary Radio
Let The Planetary Society’s weekly podcast take you to the outer reaches of the solar system and beyond. Host Mat Kaplan visits with scientists, engineers, mission leaders, astronauts, advocates, and writers who provide their unique and exciting perspectives on the exploration of our universe. New episodes are published every Wednesday.
We are proud to feature Planetary Radio: Space Policy Edition on the first Friday of every month. Mat and The Planetary Society's Chief Advocate, Casey Dreier, dive deep into the policy and politics behind what we do and where we go in space.
Special Event: Planetary Radio Live in London
Celebrating The Moons Symphony at the Intersection of Art and Science
Mon, May 23, 2022
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM BST
Clore Lecture Theater, Imperial College London
180 Queen's Gate
London, UKThis free public event is hosted in collaboration with Imperial College London. We’ll hear recorded excerpts from The Moons Symphony, featuring movements inspired by the diverse and fascinating moons of our solar system, along with a discussion with some very special guests.
Latest Episodes
Britney Schmidt is preparing us for the day when a submarine will slip into the seas of an ocean world like Europa to search for life.
The Mars 2020 rover has rolled into an ancient river delta on the Red Planet. Will we find evidence of past life there?
International space policy and sustainability expert Mariel Borowitz explores with Casey Dreier how the war in Ukraine reaches beyond Earth in ways that are chilling and surprising.
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