Mars, Venus and an Optimus Prime Rover

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Mars, Venus and an Optimus Prime Rover

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Feb 11, 2021

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It's a busy week for Mars as multiple spacecraft arrive at the red planet with two new rovers preparing to land. Plus we update a story about possible life on Venus.

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Feb 11, 2021

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Made of Stars is a look at everything in space exploration from programs and vehicles on Earth to discoveries made just out of our atmosphere and into deep space. Space enthusiast Wes Carroll interviews executive director of CSU's Coca-Cola Space Science center Dr. Shawn Cruzen each week with new episodes published Thursday mornings.Support the Podcast https://www.patreon.com/WescarrollVoice Over: Joe Earl WilliamsOriginal Music: Graham Hobson

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