Wemartians Podcast

Five years ago, WeMartians debuted its first episode. We've learned a lot since then, both in how the space world works, and how podcasts work, too! Space reporters and friends of the show Brendan Byrne and Emilee Speck join Jake to have a bit of a humorous look back at the first podcast and how far everything has come. We talk Five Years of the WeMartians Podcast The First WeMartians Podcast, January 20th, 2016 Follow Brendan and Emilee Emilee Speck's Twitter (@EMSpeck)ClickOrlando.com (Space)Space Curious PodcastBrendan Byrne's Twitter (@SpaceBrendan)WMFE Orlando (Space)Are We There Yet Podcast Follow Jake & WeMartians Website (www.wemartians.com)Patreon (www.patreon.com/wemartians)WeMartians Shop (shop.wemartians.com)Mailing List (https://wemartians.com/signup)Twitter (@we_martians) Jake’s Twitter (@JakeOnOrbit)Off-Nominal PodcastOrigins: Jim BridenstineMost Recent Episode: 37 - Go Behind Wendy's (feat. Tim Dodd the Everyday Astronaut) Going Pro Phase Two We're celebrating another y

NASA is getting serious about sending people back to the Moon. And when the Artemis program lands on the surface, there's a whole world of science to uncover. Renee Weber from NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center joins Jake to talk about her new report on what NASA should prioritize when it finally sends astronauts back. We talk Artemis and Lunar Science Moon TrekArtemis Science Definition Team releases reportThe Report Follow Renee and Artemis Renee's Twitter (@moonshakes)Profile on Renee at NASA Follow Jake & WeMartians Website (www.wemartians.com)Patreon (www.patreon.com/wemartians)WeMartians Shop (shop.wemartians.com)Mailing List (https://wemartians.com/signup)Twitter (@we_martians) Jake’s Twitter (@JakeOnOrbit)Off-Nominal PodcastOrigins: Jim BridenstineMost Recent Episode: 36 - December Hurricanes (feat. Eric Berger) Going Pro Phase Two It's the end of the year, and traditionally around this time we ask for support from you, the listener, as we continue to produce space content on

It's the end of the year, and traditionally around this time we ask for support from you, the listener, as we continue to produce space content on this podcast every month! WeMartians is entirely listener-funded, and as I noted about year ago this month, I've begun #GoingPro by making changes in my life in pursuit of creating space content full time. None of that is possible without you! And so as we kick off our December drive to gather support, it's a great time to showcase one of the perks of being a Patron! Red Planet Review is an exclusive extra podcast that is enjoyed weekly by our Patreon supporters of $3 or more. We cover all kinds of news from planetary science, rockets and spacecraft, space policy, all with a Moon and Mars focus. Enjoy this week's episode for free, and consider signing up to support independent space media. See some of the special limited time offers for new Patrons, too! Support WeMartians on Patreon Headlines for this week Chang'e 5 successfully lands on Mo

NASA is building a new outpost at the Moon called the Lunar Gateway. It's a place for science but also a place to stage lunar activities like landings on the surface. Michael Staab from Northrop Grumman joins us to talk about the core module of Gateway, HALO, and what we can expect from it when it gets there. We talk HALO and Lunar Gateway NASA Awards Northrop Grumman contract for HALORecent plans for HALO Follow Michael and HALO NASA's Lunar Gateway siteMichael's Twitter (@AstroStaab)Michael's LinkedIn Follow Jake & WeMartians Website (www.wemartians.com)Patreon (www.patreon.com/wemartians)WeMartians Shop (shop.wemartians.com)Mailing List (https://wemartians.com/signup)Twitter (@we_martians) Jake’s Twitter (@JakeOnOrbit)Off-Nominal PodcastOrigins: Jim BridenstineMost Recent Episode: 36 - December Hurricanes (feat. Eric Berger) Support WeMartians on Patreon Now Available - Season 4 Mission Patches Our season 4 mission patches are finally here! Celebrate our 4th season of podca

As more and more human spaceflight vehicles enter service, and more and more people have access to spaceflight, the need to design vehicles to accommodate different kinds of passengers becomes more and more important. Kavya Manyapu, a spacesuit engineer on Boeing's Starliner program, joins Jake to talk about equitable design, and the challenges and payoffs of pursuing it. We talk spacesuits and equitable design Boeing Suit unveiling Follow Kavya and Boeing's Starliner Kavya's WikipediaProfile on Kavya in Rocket WomenKavya's appearance on Space4U PodcastBoeing Starliner SiteBoeing Future U Follow Jake & WeMartians Website (www.wemartians.com)Patreon (www.patreon.com/wemartians)WeMartians Shop (shop.wemartians.com)Mailing List (https://wemartians.com/signup)Twitter (@we_martians) Jake’s Twitter (@JakeOnOrbit)Off-Nominal PodcastOrigins: Jim BridenstineMost Recent Episode: 35 - The Two Mile of the Space Industry featuring Caleb Henry Support WeMartians on Patreon Now Available - Season 4

In early 2019, NASA's Curiosity Rover wrapped up a year-long chapter in its mission exploring Vera Rubin Ridge, an elevated rocky plateau with high iron content. Many months later, we're starting to see the science results roll in. JPL's Abigail Fraeman, the Deputy Project Scientist for the mission and campaign leader for the ridge chapter, joins Jake to talk about what we learned about the ridge, and how it surprised us. We talk Vera Rubin Ridge on Mars A view of Vera Rubin Ridge from Curiosity as it climbed upVera Rubin Ridge from orbit with CRISM data overlayJGR Planets Special Issue on Vera Rubin Ridge Follow Abby & the Curiosity Rover Abby's Twitter (@abbyfrae)Curiosity Mission UpdatesWhere is Curiosity Follow Jake & WeMartians Website (www.wemartians.com)Patreon (www.patreon.com/wemartians)WeMartians Shop (shop.wemartians.com)Mailing List (https://wemartians.com/signup)Twitter (@we_martians) Jake’s Twitter (@JakeOnOrbit)Off-Nominal PodcastOrigins: Jim BridenstineMost Recent Episode: 34

The surface of Mars has been a subject of repeated exploration, from both in orbit and in situ. But this exploration is only skin-deep, and a growing community of scientists are calling on NASA to explore the Mars underground. Charity Phillips-Lander joins Jake to talk about this exciting world underground and how she thinks we might have a chance to learn about it with a mission concept called MACIE. We talk Subterranean Exploration of Mars Visions and Voyages - Planetary Decadal Survey, 2013-2023New Decadal Survey PageThe MACIE Concept PageMACIE White Paper Follow Charity Phillips-Lander Charity's Website Follow Jake & WeMartians Website (www.wemartians.com)Patreon (www.patreon.com/wemartians)WeMartians Shop (shop.wemartians.com)Mailing List (https://wemartians.com/signup)Twitter (@we_martians) Jake’s Twitter (@JakeOnOrbit)Off-Nominal PodcastOrigins: Jim BridenstineMost Recent Episode: 34 - Repeatedly Googling Area 51 (feat. Emilee Speck, plus Anna and Henna from But It Is Rocket Science)

The annual Humans to Mars summit went virtual this year, and WeMartians stopped by to listen in on the discussions about getting humans to Mars. From life support to surface power, politics, and medicine, the summit covers a wide variety of topics. Guests Shawna Pandya, Robyn Gatens, Michelle Munk, Lee Mason, Marcia Smith and Chris Carberry join Jake to see where we're at in this long-term plan. Humans to Mars Summit Explore Mars websiteThis year's Humans to Mars Summit Agenda Follow Explore Mars and our Guests Explore Mars on TwitterShawna Pandya on TwitterShawna Pandya's WebsiteRobyn Gatens names Acting Director of the ISSMichelle Munk's NASA BioLee Mason's NASA BioSpace Policy OnlineMarcia Smith's TwitterChris Carberry's TwitterChris Carberry on Off-Nominal Follow Jake & WeMartians Website (www.wemartians.com)Patreon (www.patreon.com/wemartians)WeMartians Shop (shop.wemartians.com)Mailing List (https://wemartians.com/signup)Twitter (@we_martians) Jake’s Twitter (@JakeOnOrbit)Off-Nominal P

In the first ever WeMartians live video webcast, Jake is joined by co-host Tanya Harrison and special guests Alexandra Pontefract, Nathan Williams, and Phillip Hargrove to experience the launch of the Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover. Mars 2020 Perseverance Video Version of this WebcastNASA successfully launches Mars 2020 Follow our Guests Tanya Harrison Twitter (@TanyaOfMars)Alexandra Pontefract (@astrobio_alex)Phillip Hargrove Twitter (@FlightMastrPhil)Main Engine Cut Off (@WeHaveMECO) Follow Jake & WeMartians Website (www.wemartians.com)Patreon (www.patreon.com/wemartians)WeMartians Shop (shop.wemartians.com)Mailing List (https://wemartians.com/signup)Twitter (@we_martians) Jake’s Twitter (@JakeOnOrbit)Off-Nominal PodcastOrigins: Jim BridenstineMost Recent Episode: 32 - Well Within the Kill Zone (feat. Richard Garriott) Support WeMartians on Patreon WeMartians theme music is “RetroFuture” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) and arranged by Jake Robins with Public Domain NASA audio and

It's the Summer of Mars, and in between the larger space agencies of the United States and China vying to put the next rover on the surface, a small, upstart space agency in the United Arab Emirates is also looking to make their mark. Team members Mohsen Al Awadhi, Hessa Rashid Al Matroushi and Ayesha Al Sharafi from the UAE's Mars Hope mission join Jake to talk about their successful launch and what they hope this mission will say to the people of the UAE and the world. Mars Hope Mars Hope launches Successfully Follow Mars Hope Mars Hope Twitter (@HopeMarsMission)Ayesha Twitter (@ayesha_sharafi)Hessa Twitter (@HR_Almatroushi)Mohsen Twitter (@MohsenAlAwadhi) Follow Jake & WeMartians Website (www.wemartians.com)Patreon (www.patreon.com/wemartians)WeMartians Shop (shop.wemartians.com)Mailing List (https://wemartians.com/signup)Twitter (@we_martians) Jake’s Twitter (@JakeOnOrbit)Off-Nominal PodcastOrigins: Jim BridenstineMost Recent Episode: 32 - Well Within the Kill Zone (feat. Richard Garriot

The Summer of Mars is here! Three missions are launching to Mars in the next few weeks from three different space agencies. We've got the definitive preview of these missions, from UAE's Mars Hope, to China's Tianwen-1, and of course, NASA's Perseverance Rover. Get caught up on all the facts before you watch the launch! Mars Hope Mars Hope Unveiled in 2015Hope Probe IntroductionTEDx Talk, Omran Sharaf, Project Manager for Mars HopeTEDx Talk, Sarah Amiri, Project Scientist for Mars HopeLots of Technical Info for the Mission Follow Mars Hope Mars Hope Twitter (@HopeMarsMission) Tianwen-1 Yinguo-1, the ill-fated first Chinese Mars MissionChina announces Mars Mission in 2016Tianwen-1 CamerasAndrew Jones on WeMartiansTianwen-1 PayloadsLong March 5 Returns to FlightChinese Space and the CoronavirusMore on CoronavirusWan Weixing dies Perseverance 2003 Decadal Survey2013 Decadal SurveyMax-C ConceptNASA pulls out of joint Max-C/ExoMarsNASA announces Mars 2020Mars 2020's Sample Caching System Vi

NASA's Mars2020 Rover is set to launch this summer on an Atlas V rocket from the United Launch Alliance. But it is no trivial payload, and a lot of work goes into preparing a rocket for this kind of journey. ULA's CEO Tory Bruno joins Jake to talk about those preparations as they get close to this historic mission. We talk Atlas V and Perseverance Atlas V assembly beginsThe Mars2020 WebsiteNASA Perseverance Rover Twitter Follow Tory Tory on Twitter (@ToryBruno)ULA's WebsiteULA Twitter (@ULALaunch) Follow Jake & WeMartians Website (www.wemartians.com)Patreon (www.patreon.com/wemartians)WeMartians Shop (shop.wemartians.com)Twitter (@we_martians) Jake’s Twitter (@JakeOnOrbit)Off-Nominal PodcastMost Recent Episode: 30 - There's Always Money in the VAB Support WeMartians on Patreon Now Available - Season 4 Mission Patches Our season 4 mission patches are finally here! Celebrate our 4th season of podcasts with this awesome patch by artist Beth Kerner. We talk all about the design an

NASA's Mars2020 Rover is set to launch this summer to kick off an intense series of missions set to bring back a sample from Mars. But retrieving these samples is no small task. The University of Alberta's Chris Herd, member of the Project Science Group for the mission, joins Jake to discuss Mars samples and all the challenges that go into getting them home. We talk Sample Science for Mars2020 Perseverance Chris named to Project Science GroupThe Mars2020 WebsiteNASA Perseverance Rover TwitterMars helicopter named Ingenuity Follow Chris Chris on Twitter (@SpaceRockDoc) Follow Jake & WeMartians Website (www.wemartians.com)Patreon (www.patreon.com/wemartians)WeMartians Shop (shop.wemartians.com)Twitter (@we_martians) Jake’s Twitter (@JakeOnOrbit)Off-Nominal PodcastMost Recent Episode: 30 - There's Always Money in the VAB Support WeMartians on Patreon Now Available - Dragon Worm T-Shirt Celebrate NASA's upcoming SpaceX DM-2 flight, which will launch astronauts to the International

The ATLO phase of a planetary mission (Assembly, Test and Launch Operations) is the most intense of any part of its development. Amid a global pandemic, Perseverance's time at it is even more remarkable. NASA JPL's Christina Hernandez, a systems engineer on the rover team, joins us to talk about what it's like getting a flagship mission out the door and to the launch pad. We talk ATLO for Mars2020 Perseverance The Mars2020 WebsiteNASA Perseverance Rover Twitter Follow Christina Christina on Twitter (@estrellasycafe)Astronucelart Instagram Account Follow Jake & WeMartians Website (www.wemartians.com)Patreon (www.patreon.com/wemartians)WeMartians Shop (shop.wemartians.com)Twitter (@we_martians) Jake’s Twitter (@JakeOnOrbit)Off-Nominal PodcastMost Recent Episode: 29 - Don't Go Full Goldin #GoingPro Phase 1 - Complete! On January 10th we concluded the first part of the #GoingPro fundraising campaign, and what a tremendous finish it was! With just hours to spare, we crossed the 200 patron m

For a long time, planetary science missions have been the exclusive domain of space agencies like NASA. But in the 21st century, things are changing, and commercial actors are increasingly involving themselves not just as suppliers to governments, but as mission leaders themselves. Elizabeth Frank from First Mode joins Jake to talk about a new paradigm for planetary science. We talk Government, Industry, and Planetary Science Elizabeth's rejected LPSC abstract Follow Elizabeth Elizabeth on Twitter (@efrankplanetary)Elizabeth's WebsiteFirst Mode Follow Jake & WeMartians Website (www.wemartians.com)Patreon (www.patreon.com/wemartians)WeMartians Shop (shop.wemartians.com)Twitter (@we_martians) Jake’s Twitter (@JakeOnOrbit)Off-Nominal PodcastMost Recent Episode: 27 - Space Policy Fugue State #GoingPro Phase 1 - Complete! On January 10th we concluded the first part of the #GoingPro fundraising campaign, and what a tremendous finish it was! With just hours to spare, we crossed the 200 patron

The annual Lunar and Planetary Science Conference is the premier gathering for planetary scientists worldwide. But, like many events, it was cancelled this year due to the coronavirus pandemic. We've covered it every year, and despite viral concerns, this year is no different. We speak with six planetary scientists about the work they were going to present by creating a virtual, simulated audio poster session. Stop step in, grab a drink, and learn about some cool space science. We Mars Planetary Science and LPSC Corbin Kling (@planetarydrone)Abstract on Noctis LabyrinthusJustin Cowart (@jccwrt)Abstract on THEMIS dataPaul Niles (@PBNiles)Abstract on Jarosite formationShoshanna ColeAbstract on MER Data CatalogMER Data SurveySzilard Gyalay (@szizygy)Abstract on porosity at InSight's landing sitePeter Fawdon (@DrPFawdon)Abstract on Oxia Planum Crater DatingAbstract on Oxia Planum Landing Site Follow Jake & WeMartians Website (www.wemartians.com)Patreon (www.patreon.com/wemartians)WeMartians Shop (shop

The annual Lunar and Planetary Science Conference is the premier gathering for planetary scientists worldwide. But, like many events, it was cancelled this year due to the coronavirus pandemic. We've covered it every year, and despite viral concerns, this year is no different. We speak with six planetary scientists about the work they were going to present by creating a virtual, simulated audio poster session. Stop step in, grab a drink, and learn about some cool space science. We Mars Planetary Science and LPSC Joe Levy (@colddirt)Abstract on Glaciers and BouldersFrances Butcher (@fegbutcher)Abstract on Glaciers and the GullyPrevious WeMartians Appearance: Episode 23Stefano Nerozzi (@Micascisto)Abstract on the North Polar Layer Deposit Basal UnitChimira Andres (@RocksNRockets)Abstract on Ground Penetrating Radar in the Canadian ArcticCatheryn Ryan (@geochemystery)Abstract on UV-LIF InstrumentPrevious WeMartians Appearance: Episode 39More on the BASALT program with Astronaut Stan LoveAndrew Annex (@Andr

The ExoMars mission will be Europe's first Mars rover, and when it drives off the platform on Mars to begin operating, it will do so on chassis and wheels made in Canada. Natalie Panek from MDA joins Jake to talk about the Rosalind Franklin's mobility system, and how the rover will move around on the Red Planet. We talk Rover Mobility Systems Wheel walking TestsMore Wheel Walking!Video shows deployment sequence of wheels and rover (you can also hear the clinking sounds of the metal treads) Follow Natalie Natalie on Twitter (@nmpanek)Natalie's Personal WebsiteNatalie's Wikipedia Follow Jake & WeMartians Website (www.wemartians.com)Patreon (www.patreon.com/wemartians)WeMartians Shop (shop.wemartians.com)Twitter (@we_martians) Jake’s Twitter (@JakeOnOrbit)Off-Nominal PodcastMost Recent Episode: 27 - Space Policy Fugue State #GoingPro Phase 1 - Complete! On January 10th we concluded the first part of the #GoingPro fundraising campaign, and what a tremendous finish it was! With just hours t

Planetary Protection is the framework by which we protect the worlds we explore from our own environment, and Earth from the worlds we explore. And while it's purpose is important, its specifics can get out of sync as we learn more about science, technology, and when our priorities for exploration and development of space change. Dr. Wendy Calvin, a member of the Planetary Protection Independent Review Board, joins Jake to talk about her assessment of the current policies and the recommendations they made to NASA. We talk Planetary Protection The PPIRB Report Follow Wendy Wendycalvin.com Follow Jake & WeMartians Website (www.wemartians.com)Patreon (www.patreon.com/wemartians)WeMartians Shop (shop.wemartians.com)Twitter (@we_martians) Jake’s Twitter (@JakeOnOrbit)Off-Nominal PodcastMost Recent Episode: 27 - Space Policy Fugue State #GoingPro Phase 1 - Complete! On January 10th we concluded the first part of the #GoingPro fundraising campaign, and what a tremendous finish it was! With ju

In December we launched our #GoingPro campaign and you, the listeners, really stepped up! We hit our 200 patron milestone with hours to spare. And that means Jake's on the hook for an Ask Me Anything podcast! So here it is. Patrons from around the world submitted questions and we've asked Anthony Colangelo from Main Engine Cut Off and Off-Nominal to come by and read them. It is a fun filled episode with questions spanning space and non-space areas. Thanks so much for your support in this endeavour. We hope you have fun listening. Tidbits from the Show Off-Nominal 4: Dragonfly vs CAESARJake's iPhone wallpaperThe Downlink App, for your Mac OS wallpaper Follow Anthony & Main Engine Cut Off Podcast & Blog (www.mainenginecutoff.com)Anthony's PatreonTwitter (@WeHaveMECO) Follow Jake & WeMartians Website (www.wemartians.com)Patreon (www.patreon.com/wemartians)WeMartians Shop (shop.wemartians.com)Twitter (@we_martians) Jake’s Twitter (@JakeOnOrbit)Off-Nominal PodcastMost Recent Episode: 26 -