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Kim Stanley Robinson shares his vision of a brave new solar system 300 years in the future with his new novel, 2312.
Join the VIP tour! Planetary Radio visited L’Garde, Incorporated to see how its giant solar sail is coming together. You’ll hear from Congressman Dana Rohrabacher, NASA Chief Technologist Mason Peck, and L’Garde co-founder Gordon Veal.
Spaceplanes, spacesuits and rockets, oh my! Mat Kaplan talks to exhibitors and others at the first ever Spacecraft Technology Expo in Los Angeles.
As if extremes of temperature and lack of air weren’t enough! Some scientists believe it’s space radiation that will keep humans from venturing deep into our solar system. Not so, say three teams of NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC)-funded researchers. Each is exploring a cutting-edge approach to protecting astronauts on their way to Mars and other destinations.
The Director of the Center for SETI Research is thrilled to have the Allen Telescope Array back in the hunt for extraterrestrial intelligence. She also tells us about SETILive.
With Planetary Society help, La Sagra Observatory discovered big near-Earth object 2012 DA14. Guest: Jaime Nomen.
James Webb Space Telescope Status Report from Deputy Program Director Eric Smith
Is Anybody Home? Assessing A Planet's Habitability
We once again go before a live audience for an all Mars rover show. We've also got singer KJ Williams, Bill Nye the Planetary Guy, and Emily Lakdawalla's proof that she is not covering up evidence of aliens in our solar system!
New Mexico Space Adventure: Back to the First International Planetary Caves Workshop
New Mexico Cave Adventure With Penny Boston and the First International Planetary Caves Workshop
Multidisciplinary scientist Laurance Doyle led the team that has announced discovery of the first extrasolar planet circling two stars. He also talks about his plan to analyze communication by and among other species.
An Optical SETI Update From Paul Horowitz
LIFE Heads for Space Aboard Shuttle Endeavour
Life's Building Blocks Found in an Impossible
Rafael Navarro-Gonzalez and Chris McKay Say the Vikings Probably DID Discover Organics on Mars
Arsenic and Odd Life
Gregory and James Benford on Benford Beacons for SETI
Special Coverage of SETIcon
Talking With Mary Roach, Author of Packing for Mars