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Celestial CitizenStarstruckOn today's episode, we’ll be speaking with Sarafina El-Badry Nance, astrophysicist and author of the new book Starstruck, to discuss the release of her memoir as well as personal journey into becoming an astrophysicist.In her stunning memoir about a life dedicated to science, we see Sarafina grow into the woman she is today through the many challenges she has faced. Vulnerable, empowering, and inspiring, Starstruck sits at the intersection of the study of our Cosmos—itself constantly changing—and the messy and transformative experience of pursuing one’s passion through life’s inevitable challenges.Sarafin...2023-06-011h 02Celestial CitizenUnder Alien SkiesOn today's episode, we’ll be speaking with Phil Plait, creator of the Bad Astronomy newsletter, to discuss his new book, Under Alien Skies: A Sightseer’s Guide to the Galaxy.Under Alien Skies places you on the surface of alien worlds, from our own familiar moon to the far reaches of our solar system and beyond. So whether you are an aspiring extraterrestrial citizen, casual space tourist, or curious armchair traveler, Phil's latest book is an illuminating, always-entertaining guide to the most otherworldly views in our universe.Phil knew he wanted to be an astro...2023-05-251h 05Celestial CitizenCatalyzing a Global Network of Space EcosystemsOn today's episode, we’ll be speaking with Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom, Co-Founder and CEO of SpaceBase, about democratizing access to space, what it takes to catalyze a space ecosystem, and the latest news out of the space community in New Zealand.Emeline is a Co-Founder and CEO of SpaceBase, a social enterprise focused on democratizing space for everyone by co-creating space ecosystems in developing and emerging countries, starting with New Zealand. Emeline is also a Co-Founder of International Space Consultants, USA and is on the management team of Ceres Robotics Inc. She joined the inaugural cohort of the Edmu...2023-05-1149 minCelestial CitizenBehind the Scenes of Fortitude: A Discussion with Torsten HoffmannOn today's sponsored episode courtesy of Multiverse Media, we’ll be discussing the upcoming film, FORTITUDE that was created by award-winning documentary filmmaker, Torsten Hoffmann. We’ve got the privilege of having Torsten on the show today – sharing not only inspiration behind the film, a preview into what viewers can expect, but also how you can support its creation as well.Today, we are joined by Torsten Hoffmann, an award-winning documentary filmmaker who is covering emerging technologies. His previous feature documentary CRYPTOPIA is on Netflix Europe, Amazon Prime (120 countries) and major broadcast TV channels worldwide. Torsten and his team...2023-05-0437 minCelestial CitizenMars on the Horizon: A Discussion with Explore MarsOn today’s episode, we’ll be talking all things Mars with some folks from the Explore Mars organization - our newest sponsors of Celestial Citizen! We’ll also be discussing the upcoming Humans to Mars Summit, which is taking place in-person on May 16-18th in Washington D.C. at the National Academy of Sciences Building, with the goal of furthering conversations about how we get humans to Mars by the 2030s.Today, we are joined by Chris Carberry, CEO and cofounder of Explore Mars, and Amy Imhoff, Director of Outreach & Strategic Partnerships for Explore Mars.2023-04-2752 minCelestial CitizenSpace Psychology and the Overview EffectOn today's episode, we’ll be discussing the psychology of space travel, how the Overview Effect can help promote mental health, and the role that virtual reality and multisensory experiences will play in expanding worldviews.Today, we are joined by Dr. Annahita Nezami, a chartered psychologist, author, and founder of Overview Effect Therapy and EarthscapeVR. She is a systems thinker advocating for positive social change and has dedicated her professional career to researching the science and therapeutic value of salutogenic experiences like the Overview Effect.Her areas of interest include space health, eco psychology, neuroscience, str...2023-04-131h 00Celestial CitizenBeyond the Moonshot: The Lunar Policy Handbook's Vision for a Cooperative FutureOn today's episode, we’ll be discussing the publication of the Lunar Policy Handbook with Space Law Advisor Christopher Johnson. The Lunar Policy Handbook is a tool and resource for governance and policymaking on the moon, that was brought forward by the Moon Dialogs group as well as other thought-leaders in the space industry. We’ll cover the objectives of this document, as well as the legal challenges that accompany future sustainable lunar progress.Christopher is the Space Law Advisor at the Secure World Foundation, and a Professor of Law (Adjunct) at the Georgetown University Law Center where...2023-04-061h 03
Celestial CitizenTake Up Space Part 2: Dark SpaceIn this episode of Celestial Citizen podcast, we continue our four-part companion podcast series to our short film, “Take Up Space,” which focuses on gender discrimination and sexual harassment in the space industry.In this second episode, titled “Dark Space,” we share experiences of women and non-binary individuals with gender discrimination, harassment, assault, and hostility in the workplace and academic settings. This podcast episode includes sensitive topics related to sexual harassment, abuse, and sexual assault that may be triggering or traumatic for some listeners.The speakers share heart-breaking accounts of their experiences with harassment, abuse, and assau...2023-03-3112 min
Celestial CitizenTake Up Space Part 4: Space for AllIn this episode of Celestial Citizen podcast, we conclude our four-part companion podcast series to our short film, “Take Up Space,” which focuses on gender discrimination and sexual harassment in the space industry. Both the podcast series and short film presents first-hand accounts of anonymous women and non-binary individuals from across the industry.In this final episode of the series, titled “Space for All,” speakers discuss their dreams for women and gender minorities in space, the positive impact they can have, and what it means to be a celestial woman.The speakers share their aspirations for the f...2023-03-3112 min
Celestial CitizenTake Up Space Part 3: Hope for ChangeIn this episode of Celestial Citizen podcast, we continue our four-part companion podcast series to our short film, “Take Up Space,” which focuses on gender discrimination and sexual harassment in the space industry. Both the podcast series and short film presents first-hand accounts of anonymous women and non-binary individuals from across the industry.In this third episode, titled "Hope for Change," listeners hear from individuals who have unique perspectives on the space industry and are passionate about working towards a more inclusive and equitable space future. Speakers share their experiences with gender and racial discrimination, the importance of rep...2023-03-3112 min
Celestial CitizenTake Up Space Part 1: Not Technical EnoughIn this episode of the Celestial Citizen podcast, host Britt Duffy Adkins introduces a special project that the Celestial Citizen team has been working on to draw attention to gender discrimination and sexual harassment in the space industry. The project, titled "Take Up Space," includes a short film and a four-part companion podcast series that features the firsthand accounts of anonymous women and non-binary individuals working in the space industry.In this first episode, titled "Not Technical Enough" we share stories that focus on the many ways in which women are discouraged from working in STEM and t...2023-03-3114 minCelestial CitizenBehind the Scenes with Britt: The Making of "Take Up Space"In this special episode of Celestial Citizen, we delve into the story behind the award-winning short documentary film "Take Up Space." The film highlights the stories of eight anonymous women and non-binary individuals who work in the space industry and have faced gender discrimination and sexual harassment.We are joined by guest host and Celestial Citizen social media producer and community lead, Helen Floersh, to speak with the film's director and Celestial Citizen founder, Britt Duffy Adkins, about what inspired her to make this documentary and what she hopes it will achieve.In this week’s e...2023-03-3051 min
Continuum"Do you have $10 million and an urge to spy?"Welcome to Continuum podcast where we’ll discuss all the space things, everywhere, all at once. We’re the space news podcast that flat-earthers will call fake news and we wear that badge proudly.Continuum podcast is a paid subscriber-supported show for our Substack community. To listen to this podcast and support our work, consider becoming a paid subscriber. And check out our free Celestial Citizen podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all other major streaming platforms!On today’s episode, Celestial Citizen Founder & CEO, Britt Duffy Adkins, is joined by Mclee Kerolle, a legi...2023-03-2437 minCelestial CitizenAll-In on Algae: A Greener Approach to Space NutritionOn today's episode, we’ll begin a special series that follows a month-long algae diet experiment with Founder of Spira, Elliot Roth, to explore the viability of algae as a food source in space. We’ll be following his journey from beginning to end, while helping to document reactions, findings, and even the emotions that come with committing to a space-age diet.Elliot is the Founder of Spira, a company that engineers algae for sustainable, healthier, and cost-effective industry applications. After being trained as a University Innovation Fellow at the Stanford d.School, Elliot started multiple entrepreneurial projec...2023-03-2359 minCelestial CitizenForesight in Space: Preparing for the UnknownOn today's episode, we’ll be discussing futures thinking, foresight planning as it relates to the space industry, and the importance of proactive and anticipatory policymaking in order to create more positive future outcomes for humanity both on and off Earth.On today’s show we are joined by Kara Cunzeman, the Lead Futurist for Strategic Foresight for the Center for Space Policy and Strategy at The Aerospace Corporation. In her role, Kara is focused on cultivating formalized methodologies in futures thinking, helping the enterprise adequately prepare and proactively shape the future through innovative approaches across strategy, acqui...2023-03-1658 minCelestial CitizenA Religion-Fueled Space RaceOn today's episode, we’ll be discussing the uncanny parallels between the present billionaire-backed space race and the religiously-fueled age of colonialism and conquest. We’ll be speaking with Dr. Mary-Jane Rubenstein, author of Astrotopia: The Dangerous Religion of the Corporate Space Race, and we’ll take a look at how humans might shift their thinking from “how the universe might belong to us,” to instead consider “how we might belong to the universe.” Get ready for a fascinating look at how deeply intertwined religious rhetoric is within the language of space exploration.Mary-Jane Rubenstein is a Professor of Rel...2023-03-091h 04
ContinuumTime and Tide Wait for No MoonWelcome to Continuum podcast where we’ll discuss all the space things, everywhere, all at once. We’re the space news podcast that flat-earthers will call fake news and we wear that badge proudly.Continuum podcast is a subscriber-supported show for our Substack community. To listen to this podcast and support our work, consider becoming a paid subscriber. And check out our free Celestial Citizen podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all other major streaming platforms!On today’s episode, Celestial Citizen Founder & CEO, Britt Duffy Adkins, is joined by Mclee Kerolle, a legisl...2023-03-0341 minCelestial CitizenArtemis Accords: Cooperation or Conflict?On today's episode, we will be discussing the Artemis Accords, a non-binding multilateral arrangement between the U.S. government and other world governments participating in the Artemis Program, which is an American-led effort to return humans to the Moon by 2025. We’ll also discuss the legal framework behind the Artemis Accords, the nations that have become signatories to it, and why it has gained traction where other legal agreements in space have been slower to gain broad adoption.On today’s show we are joined by Cris van Eijk, an international lawyer researching what it means to make...2023-03-0258 minCelestial CitizenEthical Quandaries for Living in Outer SpaceOn today's episode, we’ll be discussing the fascinating, multi-layered, and complex topic of space settlement and the myriad of things we’ll need to figure out if we want to build an ethical and sustainable future society in outer space. We’ll be speaking with Dr. Erika Nesvold, author of Off-Earth: Ethical Questions and Quandaries for Living in Outer Space, which is set to release on March 7th, and explores the “potential ethical pitfalls of becoming a multi-planet species.”Erika earned her Ph.D. in Physics at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County and has conducted astrophysic...2023-02-231h 04
ContinuumCan ChatGPT Name 10 Women in the Space Industry?Welcome to Continuum podcast where we’ll discuss all the space things, everywhere, all at once. We’re the space news podcast that flat-earthers will call fake news and we wear that badge proudly.Continuum podcast is a subscriber-supported show for our Substack community. To listen to this podcast and support our work, consider becoming a paid subscriber. And check out our free Celestial Citizen podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all other major streaming platforms!On today’s episode, Celestial Citizen Founder & CEO, Britt Duffy Adkins, is joined by Hunter Williams, the techno...2023-02-1737 minCelestial Citizen3D Printing on the Moon: The Future of Lunar ConstructionOn today's episode, we will be joined by Melodie Yashar to discuss the future of space architecture, the role that 3D printing will play in how we construct off-world habitats, and the latest on what ICON has in store for lunar and Martian construction.Melodie is the VP of Building Design & Performance at ICON, a construction technologies company focused on large scale additive manufacturing for Earth and in space. Melodie oversees the architectural direction of ICON’s built work as well as the performance of ICON’s building systems to deliver optimally-performing structures that shift the paradigm of ho...2023-02-1652 minCelestial CitizenFrom Mission Control to Feminist Icon: Poppy Northcutt's LegacyOn today's episode, we have a very special conversation with Frances “Poppy” Northcutt – the first woman engineer to work in NASA’s mission control and early trailblazer for representation in the space industry – having worked on several NASA missions including both Apollo 8 and Apollo 13. We’ll discuss her time at NASA, how gender equity in space careers has changed over time, and her inspiring women’s rights advocacy work.Frances "Poppy" Northcutt is a Texas attorney who began her career as a "computer" and then an engineer for the technical staff on NASA's Apollo Program during the space race. Du...2023-02-0954 min
Continuum"I would eventually take my spacesuit off and die on another planet...and I would love it."Welcome to Continuum podcast where we’ll discuss all the space things, everywhere, all at once. We’re the space news podcast that flat-earthers will call fake news and we wear that badge proudly.Continuum podcast is a subscriber-supported show for our Substack community. To listen to this podcast and support our work, consider becoming a paid subscriber. And check out our free Celestial Citizen podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all other major streaming platforms!On today’s episode, Celestial Citizen Founder & CEO, Britt Duffy Adkins, is joined by AJ Link, Director of Com...2023-02-0327 minCelestial CitizenLunar Innovation: The Future of Global GovernanceOn this latest episode, we will be discussing lunar policy and governance, getting better acquainted with the Open Lunar Foundation, and comparing the early days of ESG investing with the emerging space investment landscape.Today, we are joined by Jacob Malthouse. Jacob works on the design and application of international multi-stakeholder governance models that empower open innovation. At the UNEP Finance Initiative, Jacob project-managed the first global collaboration of financial institutions to undertake research on the materiality of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) issues to equity pricing (report here). This work, along with the Freshfields report on the...2023-02-0249 minCelestial CitizenCritical MassOn today's episode, we're thrilled to be joined by New York Times Bestselling Author Daniel Suarez to discuss his latest space-tech thriller and new book Critical Mass. Fans of Delta-v, one of his previous novels, will be delighted to pick back up where the previous crew left off! We’ll be discussing Daniel’s inspiration behind these novels, what to expect from Critical Mass which is set to publicly release on January 31st (you can pre-order now!), and what he believes lies ahead for the future of the space industry.Daniel Suarez is a New York Times bestse...2023-01-261h 04
ContinuumSpaceports, Spaceports EverywhereWelcome to Continuum podcast where we’ll discuss all the space things, everywhere, all at once. We’re the space news podcast that flat-earthers will call fake news and we wear that badge proudly.This podcast episode is available for paid subscribers only ($6/month or $65/year)…which is 0.052% the cost of a Space Perspective ticket and you get to support our awesome team of space content creators in the process!On today’s episode, Celestial Citizen Founder & CEO, Britt Duffy Adkins, is joined by AJ Link, Director of Communications for AstroAccess and Research Director for the Jus...2023-01-2028 minCelestial CitizenClimate Crisis: The View from AboveOn today's episode, we will be discussing the intersection of space science, climate change and policy. How can space technology and geospatial data improve our ability to tackle the daunting environmental challenges we see before us? And what does a positive and integrated Earth-Space future look like? We'll cover all of this and more.On today’s show we are joined by Dr. Raha Hakimdavar.Dr. Hakimdavar is the Director of Space Sciences at Ball Aerospace, where she develops civil space business strategy and leads engagements with the government and broader space sciences community. Previously, Dr. Ha...2023-01-1952 minCelestial CitizenFear, Love, Greed & AsteroidsWelcome to another episode and another season of Celestial Citizen Podcast!Today, we will be discussing all things asteroids – especially fitting given the recent successful NASA DART (or Double Asteroid Redirection Test) mission toward the end of 2022. We’ll be speaking with astronomer Dr. Martin Elvis and diving into his book – Asteroids: How Love, Fear, and Greed Will Determine Our Future in Space – it’s a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in learning more about how asteroids could influence the future of space exploration.On today’s show we are joined by Dr. Martin Elvis...2023-01-1251 minCelestial CitizenThe State of Space: A Market Update with Justus KilianWelcome to a special state of space episode from Celestial Citizen Podcast!Today, we will be doing a deep dive into the current state of the market and space economy – a particularly timely conversation especially given the recent macroeconomic climate and potential slow down for the sector that has been the topic of many conversations in this community. How concerned should we be for the future of space investing? And since there is always a silver lining – where are the current opportunities and positive outcomes?On today’s show we are joined by Justus Kilian.2022-12-2250 minCelestial CitizenGetting to the Red Planet: Live from the Humans to Mars Summit 2022Can’t wait for Season 4 of Celestial Citizen Podcast? Well, here is a special bonus episode while you wait… Earlier this year, the Celestial Citizen team had the opportunity to cover the Explore Mars Humans to Mars Summit 2022 in Washington, D.C.How will humanity return to the Moon by the mid-2020s and go to Mars by the mid-2030s? How can innovations that enable human missions to the Moon and Mars benefit humanity? If we find life on Mars, what next? These were just a few of the fascinating topics that were explored at the...2022-10-0526 minCelestial CitizenSeason 3 Wrap-UpOn this week's episode, we'll celebrate the wrap of Season 3 and take a look at some of the highlights from the past sixteen weeks of Celestial Citizen Podcast! We hope you enjoy a recap of some of the conversations that are helping guide what a future space community will look like. Let’s live up to our celestial potential together!As we close out this season, I want to extend a massive thank you to our guests that have boldly shared their knowledge, insights, and perspectives on what it will take to make the future of space expl...2022-07-2820 minCelestial CitizenIgniting Gen ZOn this week's episode, we're joined by the CEO and founder of IgnitedThinkers, Gitika Gorthi. We’ll discuss how space education can extend the reach and impact of the industry, as well as, the best ways to ignite a passion for the cosmos in Gen Z. Gitika is the founder and CEO of IgnitedThinkers, a non-profit organization that she founded in the 8th-grade to spread space education and her love for aerospace to students across the world. She is an incoming freshman at Columbia University in their College of Engineering and Applied Science as a Davis Scholar. Gitika...2022-07-2155 minCelestial CitizenThe Ethics of Space ExplorationOn this week's episode, we're joined by Dr. Lucianne Walkowicz. We’ll discuss the ethics of space exploration, the JustSpace Alliance, policing in space, and how to bring more of the public into conversations about humanity’s collective future both on- and off-Earth.Lucianne is an astronomer at the Adler Planetarium in Chicago and the co-founder of the JustSpace Alliance. Walkowicz studies the ethics of space exploration, stellar magnetic activity, how stars influence a planet’s suitability as a host for alien life, and how to use advanced computing to discover unusual events in large astronomical data sets. F...2022-07-1459 minCelestial CitizenEscaping GravityOn this week's episode, we're joined by former NASA Deputy Administrator Lori Garver. We’ll be diving into Lori’s riveting new book – Escaping Gravity: My Quest to Transform NASA and Launch a New Space Age. We’ll also be talking about the pivotal role that Lori played in the transition to the new space economy and what lies ahead for the industry.Lori Garver led the NASA transition team for President-elect Barack Obama and served as Deputy Administrator of NASA from 2009 - 2013. Garver is the recipient of the 2021 Public Service Award for AIAA, the 2021 Heinlein Award for the Nat...2022-07-071h 04Celestial CitizenA Lunar Electrical GridOn this week's episode, we’re joined by Hunter Williams to talk about a new concept for a lunar electrical grid and explore the various infrastructure, technical, and policy considerations that will be needed to enable lunar surface activities.Hunter is the technology development manager at Honeybee Robotics. His focus is on lunar space resource utilization technology, including oxygen production, water harvesting, and lunar polar electrical power. He is a former NASA research fellow in solar regolith melting technology and a site expert in additive manufacturing at Lockheed Martin Space Systems at Cape Canaveral, Florida. Hunter is pursu...2022-06-3059 minCelestial CitizenArchitecting an Equitable Space FutureOn this week's episode, we’re joined by Michal Ziso to talk about space architecture, gender equality in the built environment, and how space innovations can inform better design here on Earth as well.Michal is a futurist, equality activist and space architect, creating the future of the built environment on earth through space innovation. Michal is the founder and CEO of ZISO Architecture + Innovation Lab and The Sleep Space, an early stage SpaceTech startup. With over a decade of experience designing skyscrapers and innovative large scale projects, Michal is also an Advisory Board Member of Moon2Mars...2022-06-2353 minCelestial CitizenSpace to LearnOn this week's episode, we’re joined by Kim Macharia to talk about diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in the space industry, as well as space communication and educational opportunities for young people. We'll also cover the latest from Space Prize and Space Frontier Foundation.Kim serves as Executive Director of the Space Prize Foundation, a nonprofit organization focused on promoting STEM education and increasing the representation of women in aerospace careers. She began her career managing community relations for startups in working on a range of projects including space situational awareness and private spaceflight. She has had t...2022-06-1644 minCelestial CitizenScarcity of Lunar ResourcesOn this week's episode, we're joined by Zac Wager to discuss the scarcity of lunar resources and what we can do to work toward a better system of oversight and management to avoid depletion and other environmental issues in space. Our conversation is a deep-dive into Zac's recent paper, Scarcity of Lunar Resources - Scorecard & Case Study, for the Open Lunar FoundationZac is a relatively recent newcomer to the space world but has made a considerable impact in a short amount of time. He has published multiple research pieces, won national competitions for his policy writing on...2022-06-0947 minCelestial CitizenAstro AgricultureOn this week's episode, we’re joined by Allen Herbert to discuss space agriculture, how StarLab Oasis is solving food scarcity both here on Earth and in space, as well as, the emerging space economy in Abu Dhabi.Allen is the General Manager of StarLab Oasis, a Space AgTech company based in Abu Dhabi. In this role, he directs and manages the organization’s overall business activities, and develops and implements effective business strategies for growth.Allen has an entrepreneurial spirit and a vision for directing business functions and assisting the organization in maintaining key relat...2022-06-0251 minCelestial CitizenBecoming Off-WorldlyOn this week's episode, we’re joined by Laura Forczyk - author and owner of space consulting firm, Astralytical - to discuss the future of human spaceflight and how we can all "become off-worldly." Laura is the owner of space consulting firm, Astralytical, specializing in space science, policy, space career coaching services, and publishing industry reports.She is the author of Rise of the Space Age Millennials (2020) and Becoming Off-Worldly (2022). She runs the private online community Becoming Off-Worldly Together.Laura also serves as an advisor for the Cislunar Space Development Company and For All...2022-05-2658 minCelestial CitizenIndigenous Space AmbitionsOn this week's episode, we’re joined by Dan Hawk to discuss lunar dust mitigation, planetary defense, and hemp rocket fuel. We’ll also chat about the important work that Dan is doing to make Indigenous peoples the “new face of space.”Dan was raised and lived on the Oneida Indian Reservation in Wisconsin. While in the Army National Guard and the U.S. Navy, he developed extensive experience in electronics (both in repair and testing) as well as propulsion. While working with Space Grants, Dan worked with high powered rockets, high-altitude balloons, tethered aerostats, and CubeSat satellites...2022-05-1947 minCelestial CitizenLunar LitterOn this week's episode, we’ll discuss lunar surface waste management, the important role this will play as humanity scales to a presence in space, and attempt to answer the very important question, “who takes out the trash on the moon?”My guest on the show, Nadia Khan, is a first year graduate student at MIT pursuing an M.S. in Technology and Policy at the Institute for Data Systems and Society. Nadia has a dual research assistantship position at the Engineering Systems Lab in the AeroAstro department as well as being a project leader at the MIT Med...2022-05-1248 minCelestial CitizenFor All SpacekindOn this week's episode, we’ll be talking about the world’s biggest space party – Yuri’s Night, of course – the New Right Stuff for space, the launch of another Spacekind cohort, and the personal journey of Loretta Hidalgo Whitesides.This episode's guest, Loretta Hidalgo Whitesides, studied astrobiology at Stanford and Caltech. She has also worked in the Astronaut Office in Houston Texas, done research on plant life in the Canadian Arctic with NASA, dove to the bottom of the ocean with Titanic Director James Cameron to film the IMAX “Aliens of the Deep,” floated weightless hundreds of times as a F...2022-05-0549 minCelestial CitizenA J.E.D.I Space: Live from Yuri's Night LA 2022This week, we have a special bonus episode to share! A few weeks ago, Celestial Citizen was the lead media partner for Yuri’s Night LA. Experience the world's biggest space party by tuning in for our audio coverage of the night, and getting to hear from many of the 2022 Yuri's Night Ambassadors, Loretta Hidalgo Whitesides, Dr. Sian Proctor, and much more!Yuri’s Night is a non profit organization that celebrates Yuri Gagarin, the first human to venture into space on April 12th 1961, and the inaugural launch of the first Space Shuttle on April 12th 1981. Yuri’s Night L...2022-05-0435 minCelestial CitizenHumans to Mars by the 2030sOn this week's episode, we’ll be talking all things Mars with two leaders from the Explore Mars organization. We’ll also be discussing the upcoming Humans to Mars Summit, which is taking place in-person May 17-19th in Washington D.C. this year, and hoping to further conversations about how we get humans to Mars by the 2030s – the primary goal of this event.On today’s show we have two guests joining from Explore Mars, Janet Ivey and Chris Carberry.Janet is the President of Explore Mars, and Creator and CEO of the award win...2022-04-2855 minCelestial CitizenBeyond the Disordered Cosmos: A Conversation about Feminism, Race and the Universe with Dr. Chanda Prescod-WeinsteinOn this week's episode, we're joined by Dr. Chanda Prescod-Weinstein to discuss her book The Disordered Cosmos: A Journey into Dark Matter, Spacetime, & Dreams Deferred, what it means to be a Black feminist physicist in an academic realm that has always and continues today to be dominated by Western, white, cis-gendered male perspectives, and what we can do to move toward a future where all humans have a fundamental right as Dr. Prescod-Weinstein puts it to “know and love the night sky.”Dr. Chanda Prescod-Weinstein is an assistant professor of physics and astronomy and core faculty in wome...2022-04-211h 02Celestial CitizenAstrobiofuturismOn this week's episode, we're joined by Billy Almon to discuss what it means to be an astrobiofuturist, how nature can inform design both on and off this planet, and maybe even a little bit about the infamous lunar tardigrade incident.Billy is an astrobiofuturist, exploring biology-inspired solutions to improve the human condition for those of us on Earth and those who will travel to the stars. He speaks to multiple generations of inventors, designers, scientists, and engineers on designing the future they wish to see. Previously, Billy was a creative director at Walt Disney Imagineering, leading ef...2022-04-1456 minCelestial CitizenA Voyage to SpaceWelcome to Season 3 of Celestial Citizen Podcast! We’re excited to kick things off with Dylan Taylor, Chairman & CEO of Voyager Space and commercial astronaut aboard Blue Origin’s NS-19 mission this past December.We’ll discuss Dylan’s experience with the Overview Effect after becoming the 606th person to go to space, as well as, the latest updates on Voyager Space and Space for Humanity as we head into an exciting new era of human spaceflight.My guest on today’s show, Dylan Taylor, is a global business leader and philanthropist. He holds many roles within...2022-04-0749 minCelestial CitizenSeason 3 Trailer: Celestial Citizen PodcastCelestial Citizen Podcast is back for another season and ready to cover all the social and cultural issues of space that are too often ignored. Season 3 will continue with all the content you love but also add in a much wider variety of topics, so that we can truly start planning humanity’s collective future in space.I’m your host, Britt Duffy Adkins, founder of Celestial Citizen, a space media and technology company that emerged from a desire to see more urban planning strategy and action applied to the future of space exploration - in the hopes...2022-04-0603 min
Multiplanetary SocietyCelestial Citizen's Britt Duffy AdkinsIn this episode the Multiplanetary Society speaks with Britt Duffy Adkins, founder of the space media company Celestial Citizen and host of the Celestial Citizen podcast. We speak about the important of taking a values based approach to designing our future in space, what she has learned so far from interviewing over 30 space experts, and the challenges of founding a space focused media company. If you have feedback or ideas for future guests, please email us at multiplanetarysociety@gmail.com . The Celestial Citizen Podcast can be found at https://www.celestialcitizen.com/podcast .2022-03-0843 min
Pod Ad AstraEP.8 - Space Urban Planning with Britt Duffy AdkinsIn this episode we sit down to discuss urban planning, space communication, and human rights issues with Britt Duffy Adkins, the very first space urban planner and the founder of Celestial Citizen, a platform for promoting a more equitable and just vision of planetary settlement beyond Earth. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to check out the Celestial Citizen podcast as well!2022-01-2854 minCelestial Citizen2022 Space Industry OutlookOn this week’s bonus episode, we’re joined by Van Espahbodi for our special 2022 Space Industry Outlook episode. We’ll discuss Van’s experience as an investor in aerospace and space technology, recap some of the trends we saw play out in 2021, as well as his predictions for what is sure to be a busy year ahead for the commercial space industry.As Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Starburst, Van is championing today’s aerospace renaissance, uniting early-stage technology innovators with private investment to modernize infrastructure in mobility, communications and intelligence. Van launched Starburst in the U.S. in 2015...2021-12-3048 minCelestial CitizenSeason 2 Wrap-UpOn this week’s episode, we’ll celebrate the wrap of Season 2 and reflect back on some of the highlights of past interviews and favorite moments on Celestial Citizen Podcast!Thank you to all our wonderful guests that joined this season of Celestial Citizen and shared their insights and unique perspectives on the future of space exploration. Season 2 more than exceeded even the highest expectations and provided some incredibly memorable conversations.A big shoutout and thank you to the wonderful and growing community of Celestial Citizens that tune in every week to this podcast and have...2021-12-2340 minCelestial CitizenExploring The ExpanseOn this week's bonus episode, we're joined by Glenton Richards, a writer on the hit tv show and Celestial Citizen community favorite, The Expanse.In this special, bonus episode of Celestial Citizen Podcast we’ll discuss the release of the final season of The Expanse, some teasers for what to expect, as well as, another big announcement for fans of the show!Glenton Richards, is a television and film writer living in Los Angeles. During his time in LA, he has had the opportunity to work as a writers assistant on the Emmy award-winning show Far...2021-12-1647 minCelestial CitizenSpace EnvironmentalismOn this week's episode, we're joined by Dr. Moriba Jah to discuss space environmentalism and provide the latest update on our shared orbital domain.Moriba joined us here on Celestial Citizen Podcast in Season 1 and he is back again to discuss the recent Russian anti-satellite test as an update to our space sustainability conversation from this past spring, as well as, share more about his new role as the Chief Scientific Advisor at the new space startup, Privateer.My guest on today’s show, Dr. Moriba Jah, joined the Oden Institute core faculty in 2018 at th...2021-12-0949 minCelestial CitizenCelestial CausesWelcome to our special bonus episode, Celestial Causes, in which we will highlight some of our favorite non-profits and organizations that are creating positive impact in STEM and space fields by living up to a message we hold dear here at Celestial Citizen, that space is for EVERYONE!However you plan to celebrate this holiday season, we wanted to send off our community of listeners with a fun, festive, and fundraising episode by encouraging everyone tuning in to donate to some or all of these great causes! Even if you aren’t able to make a financial don...2021-12-071h 13Celestial CitizenA New Generation of Science CommunicationOn this week's episode, we're joined by Maynard Okereke to discuss his work as a science communicator, the importance of engaging minorities and youth in science and S.T.E.M. fields, and how to create content that brings together education and entertainment in ways that resonate with a wider audience.Maynard, better known as the Hip Hop M.D and creator of the Hip Hop Science platform, graduated from the University of Washington with a degree in civil engineering. He is an award-winning science communicator, having received both the Asteroid Award for "Best Streaming C...2021-12-0259 minCelestial CitizenIndigenous Perspectives on Space ExplorationOn this week's episode, we're joined by Dawn Marsden to discuss her book Starship Citizens: Indigenous Principles for 100 Year Interstellar Voyages, which explores how Indigenous principles can allow for more sustainable futures and equitable sharing of resources, as well as, support the philosophical, ethical and social backdrop for more meaningful space exploration.Dawn’s work has a continuing theme, of applying Indigenous knowledge to environmental sustainability, public health & wellbeing, education, research and space sciences. Dawn has degrees and certificates in environmental health, anthropology, environmental science, education, and nutritional therapy. She is currently focused on applied astronautics and coun...2021-11-2544 minCelestial CitizenEvolution of Space Technology at NASAOn this week's episode, we're joined by John Hines to discuss his experiences working at NASA Ames Research Center as the Chief Technologist, work with the Hines Family Foundation, and how we can engage more of the younger generation in space-related study and better prepare them for the changing workforce dynamic.John is Managing Director/Chief Technical Officer at JH Technology Associates LLC (JHTA), a California technology consulting company. John is also Executive Director/Chief Officer of the Hines Family Foundation for Education, Innovation, and Service, which is a non-profit, Atlanta, Georgia-based STEM, Innovation and Technology Workforce e...2021-11-1853 minCelestial CitizenA Critical SpaceOn this week's episode, we're joined by Fred Scharmen to discuss his recently released book Space Forces: A Critical History of Life in Outer Space, what it means to apply a more critical and anti-colonial lens to both the history and future of space exploration, and how humanity’s relationship with outer space has always spoken volumes about how we think about life on Earth.Fred teaches architecture and urban design at Morgan State University’s School of Architecture and Planning. He is the co-founder of the Working Group on Adaptive Systems, an art and design consultancy based...2021-11-1157 minCelestial CitizenThe Importance of Looking UpOn this week's episode, we're joined by Sarah Cruddas to discuss her most recent book Look Up: Our Story with the Stars, her work as a space journalist and TV host, and how we improve Earth through future space science and exploration.Sarah is a space journalist, international TV host and award-winning author. She has an academic background in astrophysics and is a global thought leader in the growing commercial space sector.On television, Sarah is one of the hosts of ‘Contact’ on Discovery Channel and Science Channel. The show is broadcast in the US and in...2021-11-0448 minCelestial CitizenResetting the FutureOn this week's episode, we're joined by Dr. Claire Nelson to discuss how humanity can pivot from pandemic and crisis into a bright and flourishing future both on Earth and in space by shifting to a mindset rooted in sustainability.Dr. Nelson has been actively engaged in the business of international development for more than twenty-five years. She works in the area of project development and management, with a particular focus on private sector development. A renaissance woman, she is a development engineer, social entrepreneur, and futurist.Dr. Nelson is the first Jamaican woman to ea...2021-10-2852 minCelestial CitizenA Journey of PerseveranceOn this week's episode, we're joined by Diana Trujillo to discuss the latest updates from the Mars Perseverance mission, how the space industry can work toward becoming more inclusive of the Latinx community, as well as Diana’s personal journey into the space industry.Diana Trujillo is an aerospace engineer at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, where she has served as a Flight Director and as the Robotic Arm System domain lead for the Mars Perseverance mission.Born and raised in Colombia, Diana immigrated to the United States at the age of 17 to pursue her drea...2021-10-2142 min