PODCASTS

Aerospace engineer Serge Iakymov shares life at NASA’s Mars Desert Research Station, analog missions, and the dream of becoming an astronaut. Susan Wise: Welcome to Stars Launch Pod, space Technology and Research Sciences, brought to you by star sciences.org where we connect, collaborate, and accelerate. I'm your host, Susan Wise and pleased to have with us Aerospace engineer and director of Mars Desert Research Station, Sergii Iakymov. Welcome. Sergii: Thank you, Susan. It is nice to be here. Susan Wise: Oh, we're so glad to have you on board, and especially when it comes to talking about Mars.

Discover how the Colorado Air and Spaceport is pioneering the future of aviation and commercial spaceflight, blending a busy general aviation hub with cutting-edge aerospace innovation. Susan Wise: Hi, and welcome to Stars Launch Pod: Space, Technology, and Research Sciences. I'm your host, Susan Wise. It's a pleasure to have with us Jeff Kloska, Director of the Colorado Air and Spaceport. Hi, and welcome. Jeff Kloska: Thank you so much, Susan. It's a pleasure to be here. Susan Wise: Well, looking at your title—Colorado Air and Spaceport—seems to me like an airport, but for space. Is that right?

Can humans survive on Mars? Dr. Amy Williams shares NASA rover secrets, life’ possibilities, and the future of space exploration. Susan Wise: Welcome to Stars Launch Pod, space Technology and Research Sciences. I'm your host, Susan Wise and honored to have Dr. Amy Williams, astrobiologist, geobiologist, and Planetary Scientist. Welcome to Launch Pod.  Amy Williams: Thank you so much for having me on. Susan Wise: It's a thrill for us. Um, I wanna ask you a few questions. First of all, tell us just a little bit more about your passion here, about, uh, what you do. Amy

From NASA-inspired bioreactors to skincare breakthroughs, Dr. Malav Trivedi reveals how Zero Gravity Sciences is harnessing microgravity technology to unlock the hidden power of plant stem cells—revolutionizing beauty, nutrition, and agriculture here on Earth. Intro: Welcome to Launch Pod, where we chat with innovators who are overcoming challenges, pushing boundaries, and collaborating to make space more accessible and sustainable for humanity—one launch at a time, one small step for man. Here’s your host, Susan Wise. Susan Wise: Welcome to Stars Launch Pod, Space Technology and Research Sciences. I’m Susan Wise, and I’m welcoming Dr. Malav Trivedi, founder of

Blast off with NASA legend Anna Lee Fisher—the first mom in space—as she shares her trailblazing journey from ER doctor to astronaut, her historic mission retrieving satellites, and her timeless advice to dream big and never let go of the stars. Welcome to Launch Pod, where we chat with innovators who are overcoming challenges, pushing boundaries, and collaborating to make space more accessible and sustainable for humanity—one launch at a time, one small step at a time. Demand. Here’s your host, Susan Wise. Susan Wise: I am a little starstruck sitting here with this amazing person. You guys are so

From launching squid into space to engineering microbes that could recycle plastics and make medicine on-demand, Dr. Jamie Foster reveals how space biology is unlocking the keys to human survival beyond Earth—and sparking innovations that can transform life back home. Welcome to Launch Pod, where we chat with innovators who are overcoming challenges, pushing boundaries, and collaborating to make space more accessible and sustainable for humanity—one launch at a time, one small step at a time. Demand. Here’s your host, Susan Wise. Susan Wise: Welcome to Stars Launch Pod—Space Technology and Research Sciences. I’m your host, Susan Wise, and joining