Going Off World: Moon, Mars, Venus, and beyond

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Steve Fisher

7 episodes

1 month ago

Kelly and Zach Wienersmith bring their scientific rigor and trademark humor to the Offworld Podcast, challenging our assumptions about Mars colonization while offering a thought-provoking roadmap for humanity's spacefaring future. The husband-wife team behind "A City on Mars" and the New York Times bestseller "Soonish" discuss how their research journey began with optimism about imminent space settlements but evolved into a pragmatic assessment of the monumental challenges we still face. Fro...

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Episodes (7/7)

Going Off World: Moon, Mars, Venus, and beyond

Going Off World EP 6: Mars...Soonish? with Dr Kelly and Zach Weinersmith

1 month ago

1 hour 3 minutes

Going Off World: Moon, Mars, Venus, and beyond

Going Off World EP 5: Gaming Our Way to Mars with Hunter Stanchak

Hunter Stanchek, former Apple and Magic Leap engineer, is building games that simulate thriving on Mars to inspire and train the next generation of space explorers. His company Thrive on Mars creates scientifically accurate, engaging games that teach players about surviving and flourishing in the harsh Martian environment while contributing to humanity's multi-planetary future. • Stanchek worked at Apple designing products like the Apple Watch before joining AR startup Magic Leap • The reali...

2 months ago

56 minutes

Going Off World: Moon, Mars, Venus, and beyond

Going Off World EP 4: Rocket Science and Story Craft

This conversation explores the future of space exploration with Dr. Jeffrey Landis, NASA researcher at the John Glenn Research Center. We delve into innovative technologies for upcoming missions to Mars and beyond, highlighting in-situ resource utilization and the intersection of science fiction and reality. • Insight into Dr. Jeffrey Landis's background and motivation for a career in science • Discussion on solar power technologies and energy strategies used in Mars missions • E...

3 months ago

53 minutes

Going Off World: Moon, Mars, Venus, and beyond

Going Off World: EP 3 - Cruising the Red Planet with Dr. Tanya Harrison

This episode explores the journey of a planetary scientist who shares insights about Mars exploration, sustainability, and the future of humanity beyond Earth. We discuss how personal passion can inspire professional paths in the rapidly evolving space sector. • Sparked childhood interests leading to a career in planetary science • Highlights from significant missions like Pathfinder and Curiosity • The importance of sustainability in space exploration • Ethical considerati...

4 months ago

1 hour 14 minutes

Going Off World: Moon, Mars, Venus, and beyond

Going Off World EP 2: Dreams, Dollars and Deep Space with Sarah Pousho

Space exploration funding is not just for billionaires anymore. Sarah Pousho of Space Bridge Partners reveals how everyday people and brands can support space missions that benefit humanity here on Earth. The episode covers the evolution of space funding, innovative research driving unexpected benefits, and the democratization of the space sector. • The significant role of private funding in space exploration • Unexpected advancements in IVF due to space research • The incl...

5 months ago

1 hour

Going Off World: Moon, Mars, Venus, and beyond

Going Off World EP 1: Reaching for Venus with Guillermo Sohnlein and Ro Muhundran

Going Off World is your gateway to the cosmos, where we explore the future of space exploration, settlement, and industry. Hosted by Steve Fisher, this podcast and YouTube series takes you beyond Earth to the Moon, Mars, Venus, and beyond—diving into the cutting-edge technology, bold ideas, and visionary leaders shaping our interplanetary future. In our inaugural episode, we unravel the exciting prospects of human settlement in Venus' atmosphere through captivating conversations with space vi...

6 months ago

1 hour 8 minutes

Going Off World: Moon, Mars, Venus, and beyond

Off World Podcast - Trailer

Welcome to 'The Off World Podcast,' the show where the sky is not the limit, and the stars are just the beginning. I’m your host Steve Fisher, inviting you on a journey beyond the confines of our planet. Every episode, we sit down with the trailblazers at the forefront of space exploration. This is the trailer for the show which will be releasing episodes soon. Subscribe to 'The Off World Podcast' and tune in to each episode as we venture further into the cosmos than ever before. Beca...

8 months ago

1 minute