

Planetary Radio: Space Exploration, Astronomy and Science
The Planetary Society
Planetary Radio brings you the human adventure across our Solar System and beyond. We visit each week with the scientists, engineers, leaders, advocates, and astronauts who are taking us across the final frontier. Regular features raise your space IQ while they put a smile on your face. Join host Sarah Al-Ahmed and Planetary Society colleagues including Bill Nye the Science Guy and Bruce Betts as they dive deep into space science and exploration. The monthly Space Policy Edition takes you inside the DC beltway where the future of the US space program hangs in the balance. Visit planetary.org/radio for an episode guide and much more.
Episodes
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May 24, 2010 • 29min
James Cameron on the Science of Avatar
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May 17, 2010 • 29min
Planetary Society Executive Director Lou Friedman on solar sails IKAROS and LightSail-1
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May 10, 2010 • 29min
Saturn Update From Cassini Project Scientist Linda Spilker
Saturn Update From Cassini Project Scientist Linda SpilkerLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 3, 2010 • 29min
Planetary Radio Live!
PlanRad goes before a live audience to talk rockets with Bill Nye, Jeff Richichi of SpaceX, and JPL pioneer James Burke.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 26, 2010 • 29min
Paul Davies, Author of The Eerie Silence""
Paul Davies, Author of The Eerie Silence""Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 19, 2010 • 29min
Conference on the Future of the American Space Program with Bill Nye
Bill Nye the Science Guy reports on last week's conference about the future of the US space program.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 12, 2010 • 29min
It's Mars Rover Opportunity, Only Smarter
JPL engineer Daniel Gaines helped develop new software for Opportunity to autonomously select objects for close-up imaging as she races across Mars. Emily Lakdawalla is thrilled by evidence of recently active volcanos on Venus. Bill Nye salutes three decades of service by retiring Planetary Society founder Lou Friedman.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 5, 2010 • 29min
This is Global Astronomy Month
This is Global Astronomy MonthLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 29, 2010 • 29min
Alan Stern: The Busiest Man in Space Exploration?
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Mar 22, 2010 • 29min
Saving the Hubble Space Telescope in IMAX 3D
Saving the Hubble Space Telescope in IMAX 3DLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.