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Cities in Space

Holly Melear and Chris Larson
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Join us on the Cities in Space podcast as we talk with rocket scientists, space entrepreneurs, filmmakers, space ecologists, and more. Science! Technology! Engineering! Art! Mathematics!
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Episode 9: Polaris Dawn Touchdown with Astronauts Sarah Gillis & Anna Menon

Astronauts Sarah Gillis and Anna Menon share their incredible journey on the Polaris Dawn Mission! Listen in as they answer questions about testing space suits, medical experiments the Polaris Dawn team conducted, their first-ever commercial space walk 1,400KM above the Earth, whether it's easier to enter or exit our Earth's atmosphere, and what it was like to communicate in real-time with friends and family. You won't want to miss this heartwarming and informative episode!

Dec 11, 2024•33 min•Season 2Ep. 9

Episode 8: Space law, policy, and preservation with Michelle Hanlon

Co-founder, President & CEO of For All Moonkind & Executive Director of the Center for Air & Space Law at the University of Mississippi School of Law, Michelle Hanlon, discusses the fast-growing field of space law, protecting heritage sites, and the complexities of humanity's race to the Moon in this golden age of space.

Nov 11, 2024•37 min•Season 2Ep. 8

Episode 6: Space Medicine with guest Dr. Shawna Pandya

Scientist, Astronaut, Aquanaut, Martial Artist, and Space Medicine and Extreme expert Dr. Pandya discusses her upcoming suborbital launch with the International Institute for Astronautical Sciences (IIAS) and Virgin Galactic and how her research will benefit science and space medicine. We'll delve into her training and what specific life lessons she thinks are essential for growth.

Sep 18, 2024•33 min•Season 2Ep. 6

Episode 5: What Makes A Crew? Interview With Astronauts Sarah Gillis and Anna Menon

Astronauts Sarah Gillis and Anna Menon of the Polaris Dawn Mission discuss their upcoming five day mission into our Earth’s outermost orbit. While in space, they and the rest of their four person crew will be doing the first commercial space walk, testing Starlink laser-based communications, and doing 40 research experiments for colleges and research centers across the US!

May 29, 2024•40 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Episode 4: Building Off-World with Melodie Yashar

Space architect, technologist, and researcher, Melodie Yashar, is the VP of Building Design & Performance at ICON Build. On this episode we discuss ICON's work on Project Olympus and their collaborative efforts with NASA's Artemis Initiative which includes exploration and building on the moon.

Apr 29, 2024•33 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Episode 2: Let’s discuss the A in STE(A)M - and why everyone is needed in Space

Director of Education at Explore Mars & Founder of the renowned television series Janet's Planet, Janet Ivey, will focus on the intersection of Science, Technology, Engineering, and the ARTS, highlighting how each child’s passion can be supported in building the pipeline to space!

Feb 28, 2024•35 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Cities in Space Trailer

Let's talk about space. Where do YOU want to go? We are in a Golden Age of space Where settlement and exploration is moving at a stellar pace. Join us on the Cities in Space podcast as we talk with rocket scientists, space entrepreneurs, film makers, space ecologists and more. Science! Technology! Engineering! Art! Mathematics! STEAM means you, and your place, wherever you choose to go. I'm Holly Melear. Join me and my co-hosts Amos Behana and Chris Larson as we take you on a journey through thi...

Jan 17, 2024•2 min•Season 1Ep. 1
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