Launching Space Careers: Bill West & the Space Workforce Institute
Bill West, Executive Director of the Space Workforce Institute, about the future of the space economy and the people powering it. Discover how new workforce standards, credentials, and training programs are opening doors for professionals from all backgrounds to launch their careers in space. From welders to cybersecurity experts — find out how you can be part of the next giant leap in the space industry. Susan Wise: Hi, and welcome to Stars Launch Pod, Space Technology and Research Sciences, brought to you by StarSciences.org — where we connect, collaborate, and accelerate. I'm your host, Susan Wise, and
Legged Robots & Lunar Soil: Douglas Jerolmack on NASA’s LASSIE & TRUSSES Projects
Geophysicist Douglas Jerolmack explores how legged robots are transforming planetary exploration. From NASA’s LASSIE and TRUSSES projects to surprising discoveries about lunar soil, crack patterns on Mars, and even the secret mud behind Major League Baseball, this episode reveals how persistence, creativity, and collaboration are driving the future of science—on Earth and beyond. Susan Wise: Hi, and welcome to Stars Launch Pod: Space Technology and Research Sciences, brought to you by StarSciences.org, where we connect, collaborate, and accelerate. I'm your host, Susan Wise, and I’m honored to have with us today Douglas Jerolmack, professor of Earth and Environmental
The Space Pen Story: How Fisher Pens Made History with NASA
Discover the fascinating story behind the Fisher Space Pen—the pen that writes upside down, underwater, and even in zero gravity. Eric Bond, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, shares the innovation that made it possible, its legacy in every NASA mission since 1968, and how this iconic tool continues to inspire the future of space exploration. Susan Wise: Welcome to Stars Launch Pod, brought to you by starsciences.org, where we connect, collaborate, and accelerate. My name is Susan Wise, I’m your host, and joining me is Eric Bond, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Fisher Space Pen.
Revolutionizing Space Water Systems: Dr. Paul Westerhoff on UV Light, Biofilms & the ISS
Join host Susan Wise as she talks with Dr. Paul Westerhoff, Regents Professor at Arizona State University, about his groundbreaking work using UV light to control biofilms on the International Space Station. Discover how this innovative, chemical-free technology could revolutionize water systems both in space and here on Earth—from keeping astronauts safe to transforming how we manage clean water and prevent contamination. Susan Wise: Welcome to Stars Launch Pod: Space, Technology, and Research Sciences, brought to you by Starsciences.org, where we connect, collaborate, and accelerate. I'm your host, Susan Wise, and joining us on the podcast today is
Inside the ISS: Breakthrough Science with Ryan Reeves
Discover how cutting-edge space research—from cancer treatments and artificial retinas to fiber-optic breakthroughs—is transforming life here on Earth. Ryan Reeves, Technical Director of Research & Innovation at the International Space Station National Laboratory shares behind-the-scenes stories, surprising discoveries, and a look at what’s next after the ISS. Susan Wise: Hi, and welcome to Stars Launch Pod: Space, Technology, and Research Sciences, brought to you by StarSciences.org, where we connect, collaborate, and accelerate. I’m your host, Susan Wise, and I’m excited to welcome today’s guest, Ryan Reeves, Technical Director of Research and Innovation at the International Space Station National
Blue Origin announces New Glenn upgrade plans
MUNICH — A week after successfully launching and landing the current version of New Glenn, Blue Origin announced a series of upgrades to the vehicle. The company said Nov. 20 it plans to increase the thrust of the engines used on New Glenn and make other improvements. The upgrades include increasing the thrust of the seven BE-4 engines on the rocket’s first stage from a combined 3.9 million pounds-force to 4.5 million pounds-force. The two BE-3U engines on the upper stage will increase their total thrust from 320,000 to 400,000 pounds-force. “These enhancements will immediately benefit customers already manifested