Andy Ryan

Planetary scientist and payload scientist with experience on OSIRIS-REx; involved in instrument development, testing, and sample analysis for asteroid missions.

Best podcasts with Andy Ryan

Ranked by the Snipd community

Nov 27, 2025 • 44min

It’s Always A Spectrometer

This week, planetary scientist Andy Ryan joins the conversation. With a background in planetary geology and experience on OSIRIS-REx, he dives into how spacecraft instruments unveil the secrets of asteroids. Discover the intriguing world of thermal emission spectroscopy and how it determines mineral composition. Andy also discusses the challenges of matching scientific objectives with instrument capabilities and the evolution of payload development. Plus, he shares insights on upcoming missions like DeepSpace-2 and the future of asteroid exploration.

The AI-powered Podcast Player

Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!

Get the app