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47: Punching an asteroid with Dr. Walsh

47: Punching an asteroid with Dr. Walsh

FromSpacepod


47: Punching an asteroid with Dr. Walsh

FromSpacepod

ratings:
Length:
13 minutes
Released:
May 29, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Dr. Kevin Walsh visits the show to talk about a new NASA mission that will launch later this year: OSIRIS REx! This spacecraft will visit an asteroid, grab a bit of surface material, and return the material to Earth for further study. Dr. Walsh talks about the mission and explains how you can help scientists pick the best place on the asteroid for the spacecraft to grab a sample.
Released:
May 29, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Hear stories about the alien moons orbiting our Sun, of cold stars, and the future of space exploration. Every week, scientist Dr. Carrie Nugent chats about an amazing part of our universe with an expert guest. Spacepod is the podcast that gives you an inside look into space exploration. Learn more: http://listentospacepod.com