Discover this podcast and so much more

Podcasts are free to enjoy without a subscription. We also offer ebooks, audiobooks, and so much more for just $11.99/month.

The Perseverance Rover and a Great First Month on Mars

The Perseverance Rover and a Great First Month on Mars

FromPlanetary Radio: Space Exploration, Astronomy and Science


The Perseverance Rover and a Great First Month on Mars

FromPlanetary Radio: Space Exploration, Astronomy and Science

ratings:
Length:
60 minutes
Released:
Mar 24, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Deputy project scientists Katie Stack Morgan and Ken Williford are living on Mars time and living for Mars. We get an update from them on the work of the Mars 2020 rover. Perseverance is already accomplishing terrific science after just 5 weeks on the Red Planet. Katie and Ken also tell us what’s ahead, including launch of Mars helicopter Ingenuity. Then it’s checkmate as Bruce Betts makes his next move across the night sky in What’s Up. There’s more to discover at https://www.planetary.org/planetary-radio/katie-morgan-ken-williford-perseverance-first-month

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Released:
Mar 24, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

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.