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Space Policy Edition: The Big Picture on U.S. Science Funding

Space Policy Edition: The Big Picture on U.S. Science Funding

FromPlanetary Radio: Space Exploration, Astronomy and Science


Space Policy Edition: The Big Picture on U.S. Science Funding

FromPlanetary Radio: Space Exploration, Astronomy and Science

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Length:
79 minutes
Released:
Feb 5, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Matt Hourihan is perhaps the world's most knowledgeable expert in how the U.S. government funds basic science and development activities. He joins the show to talk about the big picture of where the money goes, how the focus has changed over time, and the consequences of budget cuts to critical science investments. Discover more here:  https://www.planetary.org/planetary-radio/0205-2021-spe-matt-hourihan

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Feb 5, 2021
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Titles in the series (100)

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 Mat Kaplan and Planetary Society colleagues including Bill Nye the Science Guy, Bruce Betts, and Emily Lakdawalla as they dive deep into the latest space news. 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 the space trivia contest, an episode guide, and much more.