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Casual Space

Feb 25, 2021

Science communication can often be challenging… and at times, make even the most talented scientists, reporters, and educators reluctant to take on the task of communicating scientific findings and new discoveries.  In this episode, Brian Palermo infuses his expertise from his experience with improvisation and acting...


Feb 18, 2021

Will we find life on Mars?

On Thursday, February 18, 2021, the Mars Perseverance rover will land at the site of an ancient river delta in a lake that was once filled known as Jezero Crater.  The rover will spend at least one Mars year (two Earth years) searching for signs of ancient life!

What happens when the Mars...


Feb 11, 2021

Mars Mission Success with Dr. Sian Proctor, Sensoria Mission Control

Mission control plays a critical role in the success of any analog mission. There are a lot of behind-the-scenes activities that the Commander and Mission Control work to resolve, provide and communicate. As a one of the original analog astronauts at...


Feb 5, 2021

Dr. Brandy Nunez is a microbiologist, a veterinarian, a mother, a live electronic musician and an aspiring astronaut.  She is CEO of Mobile Veterinary Services, Inc, based in Orange County, CA. Her formal education is in microbiology/chemistry, with an emphasis on novel therapeutic discovery.  She then obtained her...