Laurie Leshin

Laurie Leshin, the trailblazing director of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, shares insights on humanity's quest for space exploration. She discusses NASA's pivotal role amidst private companies like SpaceX and Blue Origin, emphasizing collaborative missions for the greater good. Leshin explores the thrilling ambitions of colonizing Mars, where its long-term benefits surpass the Moon's. The conversation highlights the innovative culture at JPL, fostering creativity and teamwork, which are essential for tackling the challenges of the cosmos.

Could there be life under the icy surface of Europa? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic Chuck Nice explore interplanetary missions, asteroid mining, and other exciting launches with the Director of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Laurie Leshin.NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmedia.com/show/cosmic-queries-the-future-of-the-nasa-jet-propulsion-lab-with-laurie-leshin/Thanks to our Patrons Statton Broxham, Ethan Codyre, Ron Lanier,Nathaniel England, and Roger Lee for supporting us this week.Photo Credit: NASA / Jet Propulsion Lab-Caltech / SETI Institute, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of StarTalk Radio ad-free and a whole week early.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.