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Off-Nominal201 - Bad Ass, But Also Bad (with Casey Dreier and Eric Berger)Anthony is joined by Casey Dreier, Chief of Space Policy at The Planetary Society, and Eric Berger, Senior Space Editor at Ars Technica, to talk about the NASA 2026 budget proposal, the Jared Isaacman saga, and all the space policy storylines you could imagine.TopicsOff-Nominal - YouTubeEpisode 201 - Bad Ass, But Also Bad (with Casey Dreier and Eric Berger) (with Casey Dreier and Eric Berger) - YouTubeNASA's disastrous 2026 budget proposal in… | The Planetary SocietyThe Space Review: How NASA’s proposed budget cuts are felt across the AtlanticThe Space Review: NASA’s 2026 budget in brief: Unprecedented, unstrategic, and wa...2025-06-201h 04
The Space ShowBroadcast 4381 Hotel Mars: Casey DreierJohn and I welcomed Casey Dreier from The Planetary Society to the program to go over the proposed NASA space and science budget cuts and project eliminations. Casey suspected the direction for the cuts originated out of OMB without much space guidance or thought. He identified several of the projects and programs identified for either a budget cut such as the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope to the New Horizons and Venus missions being totally eliminated. Casey also talked about the bleak future for SLS and the Gateway for their demise post Artemis 3. Casey talked about their being a shift...2025-06-0700 min
This Week in Space (Video)Goodbye NASA? - An Era May be Ending
What a wild week it's been for NASA. With drastic budget cuts looming—pending any action by Congress—then comes the sudden and unexpected pulling of Jared Isaacman for the role of NASA Administrator, with no replacement named. Then came the very public split between President Trump and Elon Musk, and a flurry of furious Twitter/X and Truth Social postings, aimed at each other with razor-sharp edges. And finally, the proposed and drastic cuts to NASA outreach and education budgets, slimming them to nearly nothing. These are strange and concerning times for America's space agency, a premier global bran...2025-06-061h 15This Week in Space (Audio)Goodbye NASA? - An Era May be Ending
What a wild week it's been for NASA. With drastic budget cuts looming—pending any action by Congress—then comes the sudden and unexpected pulling of Jared Isaacman for the role of NASA Administrator, with no replacement named. Then came the very public split between President Trump and Elon Musk, and a flurry of furious Twitter/X and Truth Social postings, aimed at each other with razor-sharp edges. And finally, the proposed and drastic cuts to NASA outreach and education budgets, slimming them to nearly nothing. These are strange and concerning times for America's space agency, a premier global bran...2025-06-061h 15All TWiT.tv Shows (Audio)This Week in Space 164: Goodbye NASA?
What a wild week it's been for NASA. With drastic budget cuts looming—pending any action by Congress—then comes the sudden and unexpected pulling of Jared Isaacman for the role of NASA Administrator, with no replacement named. Then came the very public split between President Trump and Elon Musk, and a flurry of furious Twitter/X and Truth Social postings, aimed at each other with razor-sharp edges. And finally, the proposed and drastic cuts to NASA outreach and education budgets, slimming them to nearly nothing. These are strange and concerning times for America's space agency, a premier global bran...2025-06-061h 15
The John Batchelor ShowGood evening: The show begins in Istanbul where Ukraine and Russia exchange profoundly mutually unacceptable memos of their war aims.
Good evening: The show begins in Istanbul where Ukraine and Russia exchange profoundly mutually unacceptable memos of their war aims.
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FIRST HOUR 9:15-9:30 1/2: Ukraine: Unviable memorandums. Anatol Lieven, Quincy Institute. 9:30-9:45 2/2: Ukraine: Unviable memorandums. Anatol Lieven. 9:45-10:00 1/2: Tariffs; What's wrong with the CIT decision that Liberation Day is unconstitutional? John Yoo, Civitas Institute. 10:00 2/2: Tariffs; What's wrong with the CIT decision that Liberation Day is unconstitutional? John Yoo, Civitas Institute.
SECOND HOUR 10:00-10:15 Israel: Gaza aid. Malcolm Hoenlein @conf_of_pres @mhoenlein1...2025-06-0606 min
The John Batchelor Show2/2: #HOTEL MARS: CASEY DREIER, PLANETARY SOCIETY. DAVID LIVINGSTON.: NASA IN RETREAT FROM JPL.2/2: #HOTEL MARS: CASEY DREIER, PLANETARY SOCIETY. DAVID LIVINGSTON.: NASA IN RETREAT FROM JPL.
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The John Batchelor Show1/2: #HOTEL MARS: CASEY DREIER, PLANETARY SOCIETY. DAVID LIVINGSTON.: NASA IN RETREAT FROM JPL.1/2: #HOTEL MARS: CASEY DREIER, PLANETARY SOCIETY. DAVID LIVINGSTON.: NASA IN RETREAT FROM JPL.
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The John Batchelor ShowPREVIEW: Colleague Casey Dreier of the Planetary Society comments on the last of the NASA hardware extant for a moon landing mission. More later.PREVIEW: Colleague Casey Dreier of the Planetary Society comments on the last of the NASA hardware extant for a moon landing mission. More later.
19582025-06-0501 minOff-Nominal186 - It’s Like the Cinnamon Challenge (with Casey Dreier)Jake and Anthony are joined by Casey Dreier, Chief of Space Policy at The Planetary Society, to talk about the current era of Executive action, Congressional pushback (or not) against it, and the upcoming Day of Action.TopicsOff-Nominal - YouTubeEpisode 186 - It’s Like the Cinnamon Challenge (with Casey Dreier) - YouTubeThe Day of Action | The Planetary SocietyThe Space Advocate Newsletter, February 2025 | The Planetary SocietyHouse hearing debates ways to improve Artemis - SpaceNewsFollow CaseyCasey Dreier | The Planetary SocietyThe Planetary SocietyFollow Off-NominalSubscribe to the show! - Off-NominalSupport the sh...2025-02-281h 05Off-Nominal164 - Middle Finger to Entropy (with Casey Dreier)Jake and Anthony are joined by Casey Dreier, Chief of Space Policy at The Planetary Society, to share the Good News about Human Spaceflight.TopicsOff-Nominal - YouTubeEpisode 164 - Middle Finger to Entropy (with Casey Dreier) - YouTubeThe Crusade to Reclaim Hubble - jakerobins.comSpace Policy Edition: Is Human Spaceflight a… | The Planetary SocietyEscaping Earth: Human Spaceflight as Religion (Roger D. Launius, Smithsonian Institution)Space Policy Edition: Real and Acceptable… | The Planetary SocietyFollow CaseyCasey Dreier | The Planetary SocietyThe Planetary SocietyFollow Off-NominalSubscribe to the show! - Off-NominalSupport the show, join...2024-08-231h 04Off-Nominal142 - Multivariate DisasterJake and Anthony are joined by Casey Dreier, Chief of Space Policy at The Planetary Society, to talk about the latest on Mars Sample Return, JPL layoffs, and everything space policy.TopicsOff-Nominal - YouTubeEpisode 142 (with Casey Dreier) - YouTubeHow layoffs at JPL can be traced to a stalemate in Congress | The Planetary SocietyThe path forward for Mars Sample Return | The Planetary SocietyThe U.S. Senate threatens to cancel Mars Sample Return | The Planetary SocietyThe Planetary Exploration Budget Dataset | The Planetary SocietyThe 2024 Day of Action | The Planetary SocietyFollow CaseyCasey Dreier | The Planetary...2024-02-161h 08
Space and ThingsSTP178 - Mars Sample Return and What The Election Means For NASA - with Casey DreierPart 2 of our deep dive into space policy with Casey Dreier the Chief of Space Policy at the Planetary Society. This week we learn about the Mars Sample Return mission and how the upcoming US election might affect NASA.100 Patreons By Show 200: https://www.patreon.com/SpaceandthingsCasey Dreier: https://www.planetary.org/profiles/casey-dreierThreads: https://www.threads.net/@caseydreierspace LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/casey-dreier-7371a054/The Planetary Society:https://www.planetary.org/Space Advocacy 101 Course: https://ww...2024-01-2539 min
Space and ThingsSTP177 - Space Policy AKA How Things Happen In Space - with Casey DreierThis week we speak to Casey Dreier, Chief of Space Policy at the Planetary Society. We’ve been wanting to take a deeper dive into space policy for a while now and Casey is the perfect person to help us understand how it all works. Part 2 of this interview will be in next week’s podcast.100 Patreons By Show 200: https://www.patreon.com/SpaceandthingsCasey Dreier: https://www.planetary.org/profiles/casey-dreierThreads: https://www.threads.net/@caseydreierspace LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/casey-dreier-7371a054/...2024-01-1851 minOff-Nominal108 - Super Secret about PlutoniumJake and guest host Casey Dreier are joined by Paul Byrne to talk about NASA’s planetary science budget and the trials and tribulations that it is experiencing today.TopicsOff-Nominal - YouTubeEpisode 108 - Super Secret about Plutonium (feat. Paul Byrne and Casey Dreier)Follow JaimePaul Byrne (@ThePlanetaryGuy) | TwitterFollow Off-NominalSubscribe to the show! - Off-NominalSupport the show, join the DiscordOff-Nominal (@offnom) / TwitterOff-Nominal (@offnom@spacey.space) - Spacey SpaceFollow JakeWeMartians Podcast - Follow Humanity's Journey to MarsWeMartians Podcast (@We_Martians) | TwitterJake Robins (@JakeOnOrbit) | TwitterJake Robins (@JakeOnOrbit@sp...2023-05-1957 min
Main Engine Cut OffT+242: NASA’s FY2024 Budget Request (with Casey Dreier)Casey Dreier of The Planetary Society joins me to talk about the NASA FY2024 budget request and what it means for Artemis, the ISS, and planetary science.Correction: At some point in the show, we said DAVINCI is managed out of APL, but it’s actually run out of Goddard. Sorry, Maryland!This episode of Main Engine Cut Off is brought to you by 35 executive producers—Pat, Joonas, Bob, The Astrogators at SEE, Fred, David, Kris, Joel, Dawn Aerospace, Jan, Matt, Robb, Warren, SmallSpark Space Systems, Frank, Ryan, Lars from Agile Space, Donald, Moritz, Simon, Theo...2023-03-1649 min
Main Engine Cut OffT+235: Artemis I, 2022 Midterms (with Casey Dreier)Casey Dreier of The Planetary Society joins me to talk about Artemis I, where the Artemis program goes from here, and what the 2022 midterm elections mean for space.This episode of Main Engine Cut Off is brought to you by 44 executive producers—Simon, Kris, Pat, Matt, Jorge, Ryan, Donald, Lee, Chris, Warren, Bob, Russell, Moritz, Joel, Jan, David, Joonas, Robb, Tim Dodd (the Everyday Astronaut!), Frank, Julian, Lars from Agile Space, Matt, The Astrogators at SEE, Chris, Aegis Trade Law, Fred, Hemant, Dawn Aerospace, Andrew, Harrison, Benjamin, SmallSpark Space Systems, Tyler, Sean & Daniel Hart, Steve, and seven an...2022-11-2941 min
Planetary RadioSpace Policy Edition Bonus: Q&A with Casey Dreier and Bill NyeA special Space Policy Edition featuring a recent policy and advocacy webcast that gave Planetary Society members the opportunity to query Chief Advocate Casey Dreier and Society CEO Bill Nye.2022-11-041h 38
Planetary Radio: Space Policy EditionSpace Policy Edition Bonus: Q&A with Casey Dreier and Bill NyeA special Space Policy Edition featuring a recent policy and advocacy webcast that gave Planetary Society members the opportunity to query Chief Advocate Casey Dreier and Society CEO Bill Nye.2022-11-041h 38
Planetary Radio: Space Exploration, Astronomy and ScienceNew Jet Propulsion Lab Director Laurie LeshinShe is only the tenth director of JPL, and the first woman to hold the position. It’s a homecoming for Laurie Leshin who got her PhD at Caltech, the operator of JPL on behalf of NASA. Laurie talks about her priorities for the lab, and how excited she is about the missions already underway and those to come. Planetary Society chief advocate Casey Dreier analyzes Russia’s announcement that it will withdraw from the International Space Station. Casey also shares his love of “Contact.” The classic science fiction film based on Carl Sagan’s novel has just celebrated its 25th a...2022-07-271h 01
Multiplanetary SocietyPlanetary Society Chief Advocate and Senior Space Policy Adviser Casey DreierIn this episode we speak with Planetary Society Chief Advocate and Senior Space Policy Adviser Casey Dreier. We discuss what it means to build a social movement around science policy, whether reason is enough to mobilize people or whether we need to rely on emotion, and how a rocket launch changed his life. If you have feedback or ideas for future guests, please email us at multiplanetarysociety@gmail.com.2022-05-311h 05
WeMartians Podcast121 - The Decadal Survey Part 2 (feat. Casey Dreier)Every ten years, the National Academies convenes an extraordinary survey of the planetary science community to produce a recommendation for NASA on what to prioritize in planetary exploration for the next decade. It's a remarkable endeavour to scientifically and democratically determine a consensus on questions, priorities and methods used to explore the planets. Casey Dreier, Chief Advocate of the Planetary Society, joins Jake in an epic two part podcast series to discuss everything the report contains and how it will affect planetary science to come.We talk Findings and Recommendations of the Planetary Science Decadal Survey...2022-05-0349 min
WeMartians Podcast120 - The Decadal Survey Part 1 (feat. Casey Dreier)Every ten years, the National Academies convenes an extraordinary survey of the planetary science community to produce a recommendation for NASA on what to prioritize in planetary exploration for the next decade. It's a remarkable endeavour to scientifically and democratically determine a consensus on questions, priorities and methods used to explore the planets. Casey Dreier, Chief Advocate of the Planetary Society, joins Jake in an epic two part podcast series to discuss everything the report contains and how it will affect planetary science to come.We talk Findings and Recommendations of the Planetary Science Decadal Survey...2022-05-0358 minOff-Nominal59 - Make it Rain in Alabama (with Casey Dreier)Casey Dreier, Chief Advocate and Senior Space Policy Adviser at The Planetary Society, joins Jake and Anthony to talk about the NASA budget, the recently-released decadal survey, and other space policy storylines.DrinksHop Horizon IPA - Tröegs Independent Brewing - UntappdLIGO West Coast IPA - Ecliptic Brewing - UntappdTopicsOff-Nominal - YouTubeEpisode 59 - Make it Rain in Alabama (with Casey Dreier) - YouTubeNASA's FY 2023 Budget Stays the Course | The Planetary SocietyPlanetary Science Decadal Survey: After the… | The Planetary SocietyBiden's 2022 NASA Budget Says Yes to Pretty… | The Planetary SocietyWhy NASA Picked SpaceX to La...2022-04-291h 05
What The If?YOUR Personal Role In Space Exploration — w/The PLANETARY SOCIETY’s Casey DreierThe Solar System is in your hands! Careful, don't drop it, but do keep it warm... by exploring it!
The awesome DAY OF ACTION, led by The Planetary Society is coming up in less than a month, on March 8th, 2022 -- and you can still sign up!
In honor of this awesome annual event, we're rebroadcasting this super fun show we did with CASEY DREIER of The Planetary Society which brings to life just how important, and how rewarding an experience each individual can have by getting involved, even with the simplest of means, in their own country's space program...2022-02-041h 14What The If?YOUR Personal Role In Space Exploration — w/The PLANETARY SOCIETY’s Casey DreierThe Solar System is in your hands! Careful, don't drop it, but do keep it warm... by exploring it!
The awesome DAY OF ACTION, led by The Planetary Society is coming up in less than a month, on March 8th, 2022 -- and you can still sign up!
In honor of this awesome annual event, we're rebroadcasting this super fun show we did with CASEY DREIER of The Planetary Society which brings to life just how important, and how rewarding an experience each individual can have by getting involved, even with the simplest of means, in their own country's space program...2022-02-041h 14What The If?YOUR Personal Role In Space Exploration — w/The PLANETARY SOCIETY’s Casey DreierNASA just announced a new mission to VENUS... how'd that happen? Did you know that you can play a role in exploring space? Yep. With a simple phone call you can keep space missions alive, and growing, and exploring! WHO YA GONNA CALL?
The hardest working man in planetary politicking is here to show us how: CASEY DREIER, The Planetary Society's Senior Space Policy Advisor and Chief Advocate.
A lot of people don't know that ROCKETS are PEOPLE powered, and you play a role in lighting the fuse, should you choose to do so. Your passion, when conveyed to your...2021-06-181h 11What The If?YOUR Personal Role In Space Exploration — w/The PLANETARY SOCIETY’s Casey DreierNASA just announced a new mission to VENUS... how'd that happen? Did you know that you can play a role in exploring space? Yep. With a simple phone call you can keep space missions alive, and growing, and exploring! WHO YA GONNA CALL?
The hardest working man in planetary politicking is here to show us how: CASEY DREIER, The Planetary Society's Senior Space Policy Advisor and Chief Advocate.
A lot of people don't know that ROCKETS are PEOPLE powered, and you play a role in lighting the fuse, should you choose to do so. Your passion, when conveyed to your...2021-06-181h 11
WeMartians Podcast99 - A SpaceX Moon Lander for Artemis (feat. Casey Dreier)NASA has selected SpaceX's Starship to receive the sole award to take NASA astronauts to the surface of the Moon for the Artemis program. It's a non-traditional choice for NASA, and The Planetary Society's Chief Advocate Casey Dreier joins Jake to talk about what this means going forward for NASA and space exploration.We talk SpaceX Starship and ArtemisCasey's Writeup on the Lander selectionPlanetary Radio's Space Policy Edition on StarshipFollow Casey DreierCasey's Profile at the Planetary SocietyCasey on Twitter (@CaseyDreier)The Space Advocate NewsletterFollow Jake & WeMartiansWeMartians.comPatreon...2021-05-1148 min
SEDScast#35 Casey DreierCasey Dreier is the Chief Advocate & Senior Space Policy Adviser at The Planetary Society. He works to advance public understanding and support for planetary exploration and defense by demystifying space policy. His team recently released the Planetary Society’s Recommendations for the Biden Administration. You can find this document and more information on the Planetary Society by visiting www.planetary.org.
Hosted by Owen Marr and Ross Thyne.
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00:00 - Introductions
00:43 - Background
03:20 - Planetary Society Goals
5:55 - Role of Space Policy in the Industry
8:30 - Governing Bodies for Launch Vehicles
14:56 - Underdeveloped Ar...2021-02-2244 min
Planetary RadioThe Big Book of Mars: Our Obsession with the Red PlanetMars has commanded our attention and stimulated our imaginations for millenia. Now, as 3 more spacecraft arrive, we talk with author Marc Hartzman about his new book that documents the fascination and fancy generated by the Red Planet. Planetary Society Chief Advocate Casey Dreier gives us a taste of the Society’s recommendations for the Biden administration regarding space exploration. Bruce Betts provides one more opportunity to win a Planetfest ’21 t-shirt! There’s more to discover, including a link to Planetfest ’21, at https://www.planetary.org/planetary-radio/marc-hartzman-big-book-of-marsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2021-02-101h 01Planetary Radio: Space Policy EditionThe Big Picture on U.S. Science FundingMatt Hourihan of the American Association for the Advancement of Science joins Casey Dreier for a deep dive into the U.S. government’s funding of science research and development.2021-02-051h 18Planetary Radio: Space Policy EditionA Mob at the U.S. CapitolCasey Dreier and our special guest, former National Space Council chief of staff Jared Zambrano-Stout, consider the troubling events at the U.S. Capitol in this special episode.2021-01-151h 00
Planetary Radio: Space Exploration, Astronomy and SciencePlanetary Society All-Stars Review 2020 Space MilestonesChief Scientist Bruce Betts, Editorial Director Jason Davis, Chief Advocate and Senior Space Policy Advisor Casey Dreier, and Communications Strategy and Canadian Space Policy Advisor Kate Howells join host Mat Kaplan for our annual look back at the closing year’s accomplishments in space exploration. They also predict 2021’s biggest events on the final frontier. A very cool prize awaits the winner of the new What’s Up space trivia contest. There’s more to discover at https://www.planetary.org/planetary-radio/1230-2020-2020-review-betts-davis-dreier-howellsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener...2020-12-301h 11
SpacepodSpace Advocacy with Casey DreierCasey Dreier, Chief Advocate of the Planetary Society, stops by to chat about space policy. He explains why human spaceflight is such a challenge, and talks about how scientists decide which planet to explore. He also explains how individual citizens from around the world can influence space policy.2020-12-2027 min
Planetary RadioSpace Policy Edition: NASA's Post-Election LandscapeWith the United States election over, Casey Dreier and Mat Kaplan welcome back Planetary Society Chief of D.C. Operations Brendan Curry for a review of what may be in store for the U.S. space program.2020-11-1358 minPlanetary Radio: Space Policy EditionNASA's Post-Election LandscapeWith the United States election over, Casey Dreier and Mat Kaplan welcome back Planetary Society Chief of D.C. Operations Brendan Curry for a review of what may be in store for the U.S. space program.2020-11-1356 min
Planetary RadioSpace Policy Edition: Divining Biden's Space Policy with Jeff FoustWhere would a Biden Administration take US space policy and NASA? Casey Dreier and space journalist Jeff Foust synthesize a best guess based on the available evidence.2020-10-0254 minPlanetary Radio: Space Policy EditionDivining Biden's Space Policy with Jeff FoustWhere would a Biden Administration take US space policy and NASA? Casey Dreier and space journalist Jeff Foust synthesize a best guess based on the available evidence.2020-10-0253 min
Planetary Radio: Space Exploration, Astronomy and ScienceHave We Found Evidence of Life on Venus?An international team has detected phosphine gas in the clouds above Venus. Naturally-produced phosphine on Earth is created by anaerobic bacteria. We’ll listen to portions of the media briefing at which this result was announced. Then we’ll get perspective on the find from the Planetary Society’s Casey Dreier. Astrophysicist and Venus atmosphere expert Javier Peralta will share his reaction and a big find of his own on our nearest planetary neighbor. Links and more are at https://www.planetary.org/planetary-radio/0916-2020-venus-phosphine-discovery-casey-dreierSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/li...2020-09-1648 min
Planetary RadioSpace Policy Edition: The Moon-to-Mars Strategy, with Dr. Scott PaceThe National Space Council’s Scott Pace talks with Casey Dreier about the current administration’s sweeping new strategy that integrates all elements of space development and exploration.2020-09-1152 minPlanetary Radio: Space Policy EditionThe Moon-to-Mars Strategy, with Dr. Scott PaceThe National Space Council’s Scott Pace talks with Casey Dreier about the current administration’s sweeping new strategy that integrates all elements of space development and exploration.2020-09-1151 minPlanetary Radio: Space Policy EditionWhy the SLS is a National Asset, and Why That MattersThe Coalition for Deep Space Exploration’s Mary Lynne Dittmar talks with Casey Dreier about how and why spacefaring nations prioritize funding for space development and exploration.2020-08-071h 31
Planetary RadioSpace Policy Edition: Why the SLS is a National Asset, and Why That MattersThe Coalition for Deep Space Exploration’s Mary Lynne Dittmar talks with Casey Dreier about how and why spacefaring nations prioritize funding for space development and exploration.2020-08-071h 31
Planetary RadioSpace Policy Edition: A Trillion-Dollar Space Economy?How big is the space economy, and how big might it grow? Space policy expert Dr. Bhavya Lal brings the numbers down to Earth in a great conversation with Casey Dreier.2020-07-031h 04Planetary Radio: Space Policy EditionA Trillion-Dollar Space Economy?How big is the space economy, and how big might it grow? Space policy expert Dr. Bhavya Lal brings the numbers down to Earth in a great conversation with Casey Dreier.2020-07-031h 04
Den nye rumalderEt stort skridt for privat rumfart – interview med Casey Dreier fra The Planetary SocietyNASA har taget hul på en ny æra i rumfarten, hvor det fremover vil være private virksomheder, som bliver betalt for at sende amerikanske astronauter i rummet. Onsdag den 27. maj skal det stå sin første prøve med testopsdelsen af den kommercielle Falcon 9 raket af virksomheden SpaceX. Radio4 har talt med en af de personer, som følger NASA tættest; Casey Dreier. Han er politisk rådgiver for den største rumfartforening i USA, The Planetary Society, en forening, som arbejder for at fremme udforskningen af rummet. Til daglig forsøger Casey Dreier at overbevise politikerne i Washington...2020-05-2754 min
What The If?If NASA Won MEGAMILLION$$$ - with CASEY DREIER from The PLANETARY SOCIETY!Dateline WASHINGTON DC: The Planetary Society's DAY OF ACTION is coming up! In honor of this incredible opportunity for citizens to meet with their legislators to talk about NASA funding, we present this encore of our very popular episode with the Planetary Society's Casey Dreier. Listen and dream, then sign up and join:
https://www.planetary.org/get-involved/be-a-space-advocate/take-action/2020-day-of-action.html (Registration ENDS on Monday Feb 3, sign up now!)
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"No BUCKS, no Buck Rogers," says astronaut Gus Grissom in "The Right Stuff." So we ask, what the if... NASA got hundreds of billions more, or even TRILLIONS of dollars...2020-01-3038 minWhat The If?If NASA Won MEGAMILLION$$$ - with CASEY DREIER from The PLANETARY SOCIETY!Dateline WASHINGTON DC: The Planetary Society's DAY OF ACTION is coming up! In honor of this incredible opportunity for citizens to meet with their legislators to talk about NASA funding, we present this encore of our very popular episode with the Planetary Society's Casey Dreier. Listen and dream, then sign up and join:
https://www.planetary.org/get-involved/be-a-space-advocate/take-action/2020-day-of-action.html (Registration ENDS on Monday Feb 3, sign up now!)
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"No BUCKS, no Buck Rogers," says astronaut Gus Grissom in "The Right Stuff." So we ask, what the if... NASA got hundreds of billions more, or even TRILLIONS of dollars...2020-01-3038 min
Planetary RadioPlanetary Society All-Stars Look Back at 2019 and Ahead to 2020Planetary Society experts Jason Davis, Casey Dreier and Emily Lakdawalla join host Mat Kaplan to recap the big space moments of 2019 and explore what's ahead in 2020.2020-01-011h 17
What The If?If NASA Won MEGAMILLION$$$ - with CASEY DREIER from The PLANETARY SOCIETY!"No BUCKS, no Buck Rogers," says astronaut Gus Grissom in "The Right Stuff." So we ask, what the if... NASA got hundreds of billions more, or even TRILLIONS of dollars more in funding? Imagine it happened today! Can we build a SPACE UTOPIA worthy of the most optimistic science fiction... or are there some things money can't buy? Will we sing "Can't buy me love," or "Fly ME to the Moon"?
Our guide on this joyous spending spree is CASEY DREIER, the Chief Advocate & Senior Space Policy Adviser of The PLANETARY SOCIETY and an expert in how NASA gets funded...2019-10-2238 minWhat The If?If NASA Won MEGAMILLION$$$ - with CASEY DREIER from The PLANETARY SOCIETY!"No BUCKS, no Buck Rogers," says astronaut Gus Grissom in "The Right Stuff." So we ask, what the if... NASA got hundreds of billions more, or even TRILLIONS of dollars more in funding? Imagine it happened today! Can we build a SPACE UTOPIA worthy of the most optimistic science fiction... or are there some things money can't buy? Will we sing "Can't buy me love," or "Fly ME to the Moon"?
Our guide on this joyous spending spree is CASEY DREIER, the Chief Advocate & Senior Space Policy Adviser of The PLANETARY SOCIETY and an expert in how NASA gets funded...2019-10-2238 min
What The If?If NASA Won MEGAMILLION$$$ - with CASEY DREIER from The PLANETARY SOCIETY!"No BUCKS, no Buck Rogers," says astronaut Gus Grissom in "The Right Stuff." So we ask, what the if... NASA got hundreds of billions more, or even TRILLIONS of dollars more in funding? Imagine it happened today! Can we build a SPACE UTOPIA worthy of the most optimistic science fiction... or are there some things money can't buy? Will we sing "Can't buy me love," or "Fly ME to the Moon"?
Our guide on this joyous spending spree is CASEY DREIER, the Chief Advocate & Senior Space Policy Adviser of The PLANETARY SOCIETY and an expert in how NASA gets funded...2019-10-2238 min
Planetary RadioSpace Policy Edition: The Home Front During Apollo (with Emily Margolis)Did the public support Project Apollo? Dr. Emily Margolis joins the show to explore the domestic politics and cultural impact of the space age throughout the 1960s. Despite the success of the lunar landings, there was more opposition to Apollo than we generally remember. Chief Advocate Casey Dreier also provides an update on some important developments in the U.S. Congress on the eve of their August recess—including some potentially good budget news for NASA. More resources about this month’s topics are at http://www.planetary.org/multimedia/planetary-radio/show/2019/space-policy-edition-40.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...2019-08-021h 23
Planetary RadioApollo 11 and the Woman Who Helped Get It HomePoppy Northcutt was a pioneer—the first woman to work as an engineer in Apollo Mission Control. The program she helped to create got the astronauts back to Earth. Fifty years later, she sits down with Mat Kaplan for a look back. They are joined by JPL planetary scientist Rosaly Lopes who was inspired to become a STEM professional by Poppy. You’ll also hear Apollo moonwalkers Buzz Aldrin and Charlie Duke at a 50th anniversary celebration, along with Casey Dreier’s introduction to The Planetary Society’s comprehensive Apollo at 50 resource. And we’ll get a LightSail 2 update from Bruce Betts...2019-07-1755 min
Spark ScienceThe Difficulties and Triumphs of Space Travel with Casey DreierAre you fascinated by space travel? We are, and so is our guest, Planetary Society’s Chief Advocate, one of the featured experts on Nat Geo’s show MARS and podcast host on Planetary radio, Casey Dreier. This conversation covers the struggles involved in journeys past our atmosphere but also the collaborations created between nations as we strive towards a common goal, exploration.
If you want to learn more about the Planetary Society or listen to more Casey Dreier visit http://www.planetary.org/about/staff/casey-dreier.html
A big thank you to...2019-07-0628 min
Planetary RadioSpace Policy Edition: Why Apollo Happened (with Roger Launius)Half a century has passed since Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin imprinted humanity's first footsteps upon another world. Apollo 11 was the culmination of a decade's worth of fervent activity in which the United States marshaled resources and manpower at a pace not seen outside of warfare. Space historian Dr. Roger Launius joins the show to explain why Apollo happened the way it did, how a moonshot briefly became a solution to a national security problem, and why it is unlikely to happen again. Casey Dreier also provides a space policy update. More resources about this month’s topics are at htt...2019-07-051h 45
Planetary RadioQuasars and Quanta: Exploring Einstein’s Quantum RiddleEven though his own work led to it, Albert Einstein never cared for quantum mechanics concepts like entanglement, which he called “spooky action at a distance.” While there’s no doubt it is real, could something even more mysterious be hiding under it? We’ll talk with three eminent physicists and physicist/science fiction author David Brin about the Nova documentary on this subject. Planetary Society Chief Advocate Casey Dreier analyzes President Donald Trump’s recent tweet about the Moon and Mars, and Senior Editor Emily Lakdawalla introduces a new edition of The Planetary Report, now available to all. You can learn m...2019-06-1258 min
WeMartians Podcast59 – Artemis (feat. Casey Dreier)NASA is sending people back to the Moon, or so they say. A human deep space program is easier said than done. The Planetary Society’s Casey Dreier returns to the show to talk about politics, policy, and balancing skepticism with excitement.
We Talk NASA’s Moon Plan, Artemis
Mars Wars by Thor Hogan (free pdf)
What can we learn from a Failed Return to the Moon?
A Crash Program or a Modest Proposal?
NASA awards PPE Contract for Gateway
A Look at NASA’s Budgets
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Planetary Radio: Space Exploration, Astronomy and ScienceBoosters, Breakthroughs and Budgets: Canada and the US Look Toward SpaceThe last few days have seen developments that will shape the space exploration plans of Canada and the USA. The Planetary Society’s Kate Howells is a member of Canada’s Space Advisory Board. She reviews the nation’s new space policy. Planetary Society Chief Advocate Casey Dreier takes us through highlights of the just-released NASA budget proposal from the White House. He also looks back at the Day of Action that brought citizen space advocates to Capitol Hill. Bruce Betts smells the coffee on the International Space Station in What’s Up. We close with NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine’s passiona...2019-03-1335 min
Planetary RadioBoosters, Breakthroughs and Budgets: Canada and the US Look Toward SpaceThe last few days have seen developments that will shape the space exploration plans of Canada and the USA. The Planetary Society’s Kate Howells is a member of Canada’s Space Advisory Board. She reviews the nation’s new space policy. Planetary Society Chief Advocate Casey Dreier takes us through highlights of the just-released NASA budget proposal from the White House. He also looks back at the Day of Action that brought citizen space advocates to Capitol Hill. Bruce Betts smells the coffee on the International Space Station in What’s Up. We close with NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine’s passiona...2019-03-1335 min
Your Online Coffee Break64. The Planetary Society’s CASEY DREIER discusses National Geographic’s MARS Season 2, LightSail 2 & the U.S. Space ForceCasey Dreier is the Chief Advocate & Senior Space Policy Adviser at The Planetary Society, the world’s largest independent space outreach organization. In this interview we discuss season 2 of National Geographic’s Mars TV series, as well as The Planetary Society’s Lightsail 2 project and the United States Space Force. As Chief Advocate & Senior...The post 64. The Planetary Society’s CASEY DREIER discusses National Geographic’s MARS Season 2, LightSail 2 & the U.S. Space Force appeared first on 15 Minutes With Chuck - podcast.Support the show2018-11-2721 min
Planetary RadioSpace Policy Edition: After the Midterms—Looking Ahead with Marcia SmithThe counting continues as we publish this month’s special episode, with a handful of seats in the US Senate and House still up for grabs. But with the Democratic takeover of the House assured, and several longtime space advocates turned out, change is certainly coming. Dealing with the nation’s huge deficit also threatens NASA’s budget. Planetary Society Chief Advocate Casey Dreier welcomes back space policy expert Marcia Smith for an insider’s look at the aftermath and what may be ahead. More resources to explore this month’s topics are at http://www.planetary.org/multimedia/planetary-radio/show/2018/spa...2018-11-1651 min
Planetary RadioCelebrating KeplerThe Kepler mission has ended. Listen to highlights of the October 30th media briefing that included the father of the fantastically successful planet finder, William Borucki. Then catch the thoughts of Planetary Society editors and commentators Jason Davis and Emily Lakdawalla. Director of Space Policy Casey Dreier explores what’s at stake in the US November 6th midterm election. And we’ll give away another copy of Bruce Betts’ Astronomy for Kids in a spooky edition of What’s Up. Learn more at: http://www.planetary.org/multimedia/planetary-radio/show/2018/1031-2018-kepler-celebration.html2018-10-3144 min
WeMartians Podcast45 – Coming Together for Mars (feat. Jeff Johnson)Missions to Mars don’t happen by accident. A ton of planning goes in long before the spacecraft is even selected. Understanding the consensus wishes of the scientific community is critical to putting resources into the right missions, and one group that helps gather that consensus is the Mars Exploration Program Analysis Group. Jake is joined by Jeff Johnson, planetary scientist from Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Lab and the current MEPAGC hair to talk about how MEPAG works and everything that it does.
(note: in the interview, you may hear Jeff mistaken identify himself as the Go...2018-07-3157 min
Today In SpaceThe Space Force and NASA's New Space Directives | A Thought ExperimentRecently, there has been a lot of talk about a 'Space Force'. But there are also new Space Policy Directives for NASA moving forward. In order to talk about these issues, given the state of US politics and news, we turned to science for a way to share the facts and help you come to your own conclusion. We set up a thought experiment where we asked what effect a Space Force and the new Space Policy Directives for NASA would have on the space industry? To be scientific, first Alex shares his biases, then goes over...2018-06-2216 min
Planetary RadioKathryn Sullivan, Space Dentistry and More at the International Space Development ConferenceFreeman Dyson wasn’t the only space star at the ISDC. Mat talks with former astronaut and NOAA Administrator Kathryn Sullivan, leaders of the Cassini mission, innovative students and an expert on dental care in space. Keep flossing! Planetary Society Director of Space Policy Casey Dreier has the latest budget info from Washington and tells us about Space Policy Directive-3. Bruce and Mat have picked the name for the supermassive black hole that lurks at the center of the Milky Way galaxy. Who has won? Learn more about all our topics this week: http://www.planetary.org/multimedia/planetary-radio/show/2018/0620-2018-isd2018-06-2045 minPlanetary RadioSpace Policy Edition: Space Policy Directive 2—This Time it's CommercialPresident Trump just signed a new space policy directive targeting the regulations surrounding commercial spaceflight. Casey Dreier, Jason Davis and Mat Kaplan dive into the implications of the new directive and what it means for the relationship between government and space. They also break down all of the good news in the House's new funding bill for NASA, and highlight NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine's turnaround on climate change. More resources to explore this month’s topics are at http://www.planetary.org/multimedia/planetary-radio/show/2018/space-policy-edition-26.html2018-06-011h 11Planetary Radio: Space Policy EditionSpace Policy Directive 2—This Time it's CommercialPresident Trump just signed a new space policy directive targeting the regulations surrounding commercial spaceflight. Casey Dreier, Jason Callahan, and Mat Kaplan dive into the implications of the new directive and what it means for the relationship between government and space. They also break down all of the good news in the House's new funding bill for NASA, and highlight NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine's turnaround on climate change.2018-06-011h 11
Planetary RadioA Space Station Crashes to EarthBy the time you hear this week’s episode, China’s Tiangong-1 may have spectacularly re-entered our planet’s atmosphere, raining metal on an unpredictable location. The Aerospace Corporation’s Bill Ailor, an expert on space debris, tells us there’s little to worry about, but bigger challenges are ahead in low Earth orbit. Bruce Betts also has his mind on the small space station. Emily Lakdawalla is back from the Lunar and Planetary Science Conference with much news to share. NASA finally has a budget for the year already underway! Casey Dreier breaks it down.2018-03-2851 min
Spark ScienceCassini Mission: Celebration of LifeFriday, September 15th, 2017, Spark Science and the Planetary Society held a public wake at the Shakedown in Bellingham, WA, to celebrate the life of the Cassini Mission -- a 19-year space mission to study Saturn and its many moons.
This episode features the eulogies read by Planetary Society’s Director of Space Policy Casey Dreier, NASA scientist Melissa Rice, Author George Dyson and music by Scary Monster and the Super Creeps.
Enjoy the ride.
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Check out pictures of the wake on our...2018-03-2533 minPlanetary Radio: Space Policy EditionSpace Policy Edition Special: The 2019 President’s Budget Request UnveiledAs promised, Casey Dreier and Jason Callahan are back with a special review of the just-released FY 2019 President’s Budget Request (PBR) for NASA. It contains good news, bad news and odd news. What is likely to stand? What will Congress ignore, going its own way? NASA’s new lunar ambitions, Mars Sample Return, WFIRST and more hang in the balance. Let the debate begin.2018-02-1753 min
Planetary RadioSpace Policy Edition Special: The 2019 President’s Budget Request UnveiledAs promised, Casey Dreier and Jason Callahan are back with a special review of the just-released FY 2019 President’s Budget Request (PBR) for NASA. It contains good news, bad news and odd news. What is likely to stand? What will Congress ignore, going its own way? NASA’s new lunar ambitions, Mars Sample Return, WFIRST and more hang in the balance. Let the debate begin.2018-02-1653 minPlanetary Radio: Space Policy EditionSpace Policy Edition #21: Bill Nye and the State of the UnionPlanetary Society CEO Bill Nye attended the State of the Union address on January 30th, he also spent the day meeting with sixteen different members of Congress to promote science on Capitol Hill. In this special abbreviated show, Casey Dreier and Mat Kaplan welcome their colleague Matt Renninger, who joined Bill on Capitol Hill, to discuss the goals of The Planetary Society and the reasons why it was important for Bill to attend.2018-02-0230 min
Planetary RadioSpace Policy Edition #21: Bill Nye and the State of the UnionPlanetary Society CEO Bill Nye attended the State of the Union address on January 30th, he also spent the day meeting with sixteen different members of Congress to promote science on Capitol Hill. In this special abbreviated show, Casey Dreier and Mat Kaplan welcome their colleague Matt Renninger, who joined Bill on Capitol Hill, to discuss the goals of The Planetary Society and the reasons why it was important for Bill to attend.2018-02-0230 min
Planetary RadioLooking Back, Looking Forward with the Planetary Society All-StarsMat’s first-ever four-way conversation with Jason Davis, Casey Dreier and Emily Lakdawalla reviews the biggest 2017 events in space exploration and provides their predictions of what to look for in the new year. Bruce Betts follows up with his own list of exciting highlights in a special edition of What’s Up. Related links are here: http://www.planetary.org/multimedia/planetary-radio/show/2018/0103-davis-dreier-lakdawalla.html2018-01-031h 18
Planetary RadioPresident Trump Sets Course for the MoonOn December 11th President Donald Trump signed a memorandum that firmly points the US space effort toward the Moon, but without providing many details. Planetary Society Director of Space Policy Casey Dreier fills in some of the gaps left by this executive directive. Poor Venus! Digital Editor Jason Davis explains why the cloud-shrouded furnace planet has been ignored by NASA for many years. Cowabunga! Bruce Betts and Mat Kaplan head for the warm beaches of Southern California for an on location edition of What’s Up. Related links are here: http://www.planetary.org/multimedia/planetary-radio/show/2017/1213-trump-space-memorandum.html2017-12-1331 min
Planetary RadioDawn: Ten Years of ExplorationDawn Mission Director and Chief Engineer Marc Rayman helps us salute the ion-enginepowered spacecraft that first orbited asteroid Vesta in the main asteroid belt and then movedto dwarf planet Ceres, revealing two fascinating worlds. The new US National Space Councilmet in Washington DC last week. Director of Space Policy Casey Dreier reviews it. PlanetarySociety CEO Bill Nye reports from Australia where he addressed the International AstronauticalCongress. More space art can be yours if you win the latest What’s Up space trivia contest.Related links are here: http://www.pl...2017-10-1159 min
Spark ScienceScience Policy with Congressman Rick LarsenFor our Season Three Finale we interviewed our national representative from the 2nd Congressional District of WA State, Rick Larsen. The guest cohost was Planetary Society’s Director of Space Policy and friend of the show, Casey Dreier.
We did our first cross over podcast with Planetary Radio – Space policy edition and talked about Congressman Larsen’s love of science, how science gets funded, how politicians get their scientific information and what is the role of scientists and science enthusiasts in politics.
We hope you enjoyed season three and come back for seaso...2017-09-0359 min
Planetary RadioDark Energy Attracts? Astrophysicists Jason Rhodes and Alina KiesslingJPL astrophysicists Alina Kiessling and Jason Rhodes were brought together by their fascination over the mystery of dark energy. They talk with Planetary Radio about their research and the many missions they are contributing to, including WFIRST, a unique new space telescope. Director of Space Policy Casey Dreier reviews the US Senate’s 2018 NASA budget proposal. CEO Bill Nye says enjoy the Great American Eclipse, but be careful! All this and What’s Up with Bruce Betts. Related links are here: http://www.planetary.org/multimedia/planetary-radio/show/2017/0809-jason-rhodes-alina-kiessling.html2017-08-091h 00Planetary Radio: Space Policy EditionSpace Policy Edition #15 – Congressman Rick Larsen, Could Russia Exit the ISS?New U.S. sanctions against Russia have reignited speculation that global politics could undermine cooperation in the International Space Station. Could Russia cut off rides for US astronauts to the ISS? Later, Casey Dreier joins Spark Science host Dr. Regina Barber Degraaff for a conversation with U.S. Congressman Rick Larsen, Democratic representative of Washington state’s 2nd District. We also check in on NASA's 2018 budget, which is currently moving through the Senate. Did they provide funding for a new Mars orbiter?2017-08-041h 23
Planetary RadioSpace Policy Edition #15 – Congressman Rick Larsen, Could Russia Exit the ISS?New U.S. sanctions against Russia have reignited speculation that global politics could undermine cooperation in the International Space Station. Could Russia cut off rides for US astronauts to the ISS? Later, Casey Dreier joins Spark Science host Dr. Regina Barber Degraaff for a conversation with U.S. Congressman Rick Larsen, Democratic representative of Washington state’s 2nd District. We also check in on NASA's 2018 budget, which is currently moving through the Senate. Did they provide funding for a new Mars orbiter?2017-08-041h 23
WeMartians Podcast27 – The Policy of Mars (feat. Casey Dreier)Despite a growing influence of private organizations in the space industry, government still holds a lot of power in the direction of exploration. Space policy is a messy, complicated and mysterious affair. The Planetary Society’s Casey Dreier, Director of Space Policy, joins Jake to talk about the current affairs of Mars exploration, from the robotic side to the human side.
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“Mars In Retrograde” – White Paper on the state of Robotic Exploration of Mars
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Planetary Radio20 Years on Mars with Matt GolombekWhen the Pathfinder lander reached Mars 20 years ago it began a Martian renaissance that has never paused. JPL scientist Matt Golombek was the mission’s Project Scientist. He looks back and to the future of our explorations at the red planet. Planetary Society Director of Space Policy Casey Dreier shares his thoughts about the return of the National Space Council just authorized by President Trump. Got your eclipse glasses? You might win a pair, along with the new Planetary Radio t-shirt and an iTelescope astronomy account on What’s Up. Bill Nye is on book tour. Related links are here: http...2017-07-1249 minPlanetary Radio: Space Policy EditionSpace Policy Edition #14 – Ice Giants and Ocean Worlds BeckonA new report builds the case for long overdue returns to Uranus and Neptune, while another proposal calls for exploration of the many bodies in our solar system that hide vast water oceans. Jason Callahan, Casey Dreier and Mat Kaplan dive into the troubled waters that determine which planetary science missions will get the limited funds available.2017-07-071h 04Planetary RadioSpace Policy Edition #14 – Ice Giants and Ocean Worlds BeckonA new report builds the case for long overdue returns to Uranus and Neptune, while another proposal calls for exploration of the many bodies in our solar system that hide vast water oceans. Jason Callahan, Casey Dreier and Mat Kaplan dive into the troubled waters that determine which planetary science missions will get the limited funds available.2017-07-051h 04Planetary Radio: Space Policy EditionSpace Policy Edition #13 – The 2018 Budget Proposal and Is Mars Exploration in Retrograde?The Trump Administration released its proposed FY2018 budget just days ago. Casey Dreier, Jason Callahan and Mat Kaplan dive deep into what this controversial plan means for NASA and how it has been received by Congress.2017-06-021h 10Planetary RadioSpace Policy Edition #13 – The 2018 White House Budget and Is Mars Exploration in Retrograde?The Trump Administration released its proposed FY2018 budget just days ago. Casey Dreier, Jason Callahan and Mat Kaplan dive deep into what this controversial plan means for NASA and how it has been received by Congress.2017-06-021h 10
Planetary RadioBuzz Aldrin and Other MartiansHe walked with Neil Armstrong on the moon, but that may not be his greatest legacy. Buzz Aldrin was joined by other space stars at the recent Humans To Mars Summit. Bill Nye returns with his sense of awe turned up to eleven by the images of Jupiter returned by Juno. Casey Dreier finds good and bad news for science in the White House’s proposed 2018 budget. And there’s a lively night sky to explore in this week’s What’s Up segment. Related links are here: http://www.planetary.org/multimedia/planetary-radio/show/2017/0531-h2m-buzz-aldrin-jim-green.html2017-05-3158 min
Planetary RadioReady for Space: LightSail 2 UpdateThe Planetary Society’s LightSail 2 solar sail spacecraft is ready to be packed away for its ride to orbit on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket. Mat Kaplan checks the mission’s status with team members including Project Manager Dave Spencer and Society CEO Bill Nye the Science Guy. In addition to his regular What’s Up segment, LightSail Program Manager Bruce Betts provides his assessment of the effort. Casey Dreier reviews the just-announced NASA budget proposal from the Trump Administration. Related links are here: http://www.planetary.org/multimedia/planetary-radio/show/2017/0320-lightsail-2-update.html2017-03-2234 min
Planetary RadioThe Great American Eclipse—Be Part of It!It’s coming! Will you be in the path of totality? Astronomers Without Borders President Mike Simmons says be there if you can. He also tells us about AWB’s Google-funded outreach program that will use the August 21st total solar eclipse as a starting point. Casey Dreier explains the NASA Authorization bill just passed by the House. Planetary Society CEO Bill Nye has a message about space exploration for POTUS, while Mat and Bruce visit Mars and Venus. Related links are here: http://www.planetary.org/multimedia/planetary-radio/show/2017/0313-mike-simmons-eclipse.html2017-03-1536 min
Planetary RadioTo Mars! With National GeographicThe National Geographic Channel’s “Mars” miniseries has begun. Mat Kaplan attended a kickoff for the ambitious docudrama last summer. You’ll hear from series technical advisor Bobby Braun, author of “The Martian” Andy Weir, Cosmos creator Ann Druyan and more. It took two years, but Emily Lakdawalla has completed an important visual document focused on Mars rover Opportunity. Bill Nye steps aside for Planetary Society Director of Space Policy Casey Dreier with a look toward Donald Trump’s NASA. One listener will win a spectacular new Pluto globe in the What’s Up space trivia contest. Related links are here http://www...2016-11-2246 minPlanetary Radio: Space Policy EditionSpace Policy Edition #2: Why Juno? Why Jupiter? Why Now?This month Jason Callahan, Casey Dreier and Mat Kaplan ask whether the Moon vs. Mars human destination debate makes sense, highlight a new report on the science potential of CubeSats by the National Academies, and explain how a thrilling planetary science mission like Juno gets a thumbs up from NASA.2016-07-011h 09
Spark ScienceThe Martian: Science & FilmSpark Science welcomes back the "Martian" herself Dr. Melissa Rice and Casey Dreier, the Planetary Society's Director of Space Policy, to talk to us about the science of the award winning film, The Martian.
We discuss the Planetary Society, Water on Mars, Matt Damon and other space missions.
Enjoy our rants on Hollywood science.
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Planetary RadioCongressman John Culberson on a Good Day For SpaceThe newly-approved federal budget includes great news for fans of space exploration and development. Texas Congressman John Culberson led the fight for a Europa mission, the SLS rocket, commercial crew and more. He tells us why on this week’s show. Director of Advocacy Casey Dreier is blown away by the support for planetary science. We once again visit spectacular comet 67/P with Emily Lakdawalla. You might win a signed copy of Randall Munroe’s “Thing Explainer” in the What’s Up space trivia contest. Links to the contest, an extended budget conversation with Casey and much more are here: http://www...2015-12-2233 min
Planetary Radio: Space Exploration, Astronomy and SciencePlanetary Radio Extra: Casey Dreier on the 2016 NASA BudgetMat Kaplan sits down with our Director of Advocacy, Casey Dreier, for a discussion of NASA's 2016 budget.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2015-12-2238 minPlanetary RadioPlanetary Radio Extra: Casey Dreier on the 2016 NASA BudgetMat Kaplan sits down with our Director of Advocacy, Casey Dreier, for a discussion of NASA's 2016 budget.2015-12-2238 min
Planetary Radio: Space Exploration, Astronomy and SciencePlanetary Radio Extra: Checking in on NASA's Budget with the Planetary Society's Director of Advocacy Casey DreierMat Kaplan sits down with our Director of Advocacy, Casey Dreier, for a deep dive into current space policy.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2015-08-1836 minPlanetary RadioPlanetary Radio Extra: Checking in on NASA's Budget with the Planetary Society's Director of Advocacy Casey DreierMat Kaplan sits down with our Director of Advocacy, Casey Dreier, for a deep dive into current space policy.2015-08-1836 min
Planetary Radio: Space Exploration, Astronomy and ScienceSpecial Planetary Radio Advocacy Report From Casey Dreier: A Good Week in WashingtonPlanetary Radio host Mat Kaplan learns why Director of Advocacy Casey Dreier is cautiously optimistic about the budget outlook for planetary science and exploration, so long as Planetary Society members and others keep making their voices heard in the nation's capitol.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2014-05-1323 min