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Planetary Radio • Jun 20, 2005
Solar Sail Countdown
On This Episode
Louis D. Friedman
Co-Founder and Executive Director Emeritus for The Planetary Society
Greg Delory
Science and Data Systems Coordinator for University of California, Berkeley
Bruce Betts
Chief Scientist / LightSail Program Manager for The Planetary Society
Mat Kaplan
Senior Communications Adviser and former Host of Planetary Radio for The Planetary Society
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. Emily Lakdawalla sets aside Q and A to present her Solar Sail Diary. Bruce Betts has a new space trivia contest, and enjoys show and tell time on What's Up!