Planetary Radio
Planetary Radio is the weekly adventure on the final frontier produced by the Planetary Society and it's CEO, Bill Nye the Science Guy. Listen to host Mat Kaplan's conversations with the scientists, engineers, dreamers and leaders at the forefront of space exploration. You'll also hear our regular segments with Bill, "Planetary Evangelist" Emily Lakdawalla, and Director of Science and Technology Bruce Betts. Enter the weekly space trivia contest for your chance to win out-of-this-world prizes!
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 51 minutes
- Episodes
- 589
- Years Active
- 2014 - 2023
Dream Chaser: The Return of the Spaceplane
We’re back at Space Symposium for a conversation with SNC’s Mark Sirangelo, leader of that company’s effort to build the Dream Chaser. We’ll also hear a few moments of Bill Nye’s session at the annu…
00:28:51 |
Tue 10 May 2016
At Space Symposium with the Leader of the European Space Agency
The annual Space Symposium in Colorado is a must-attend event for space leaders from around the world. Our coverage begins with United Arab Emirates Space Agency Director General Mohammed Nasser Al A…
00:31:23 |
Tue 03 May 2016
A Death Valley Conversation About Life, The Universe and Everything With Tyler Nordgren and Jill Tarter
Beautiful Death Valley National Park was the setting for a fascinating conversation with famed SETI researcher Jill Tarter and celebrated astronomer, artist and photographer Tyler Nordgren.
01:11:38 |
Tue 26 Apr 2016
A Death Valley Conversation About Life, The Universe and Everything
Beautiful Death Valley National Park was the setting for a fascinating conversation with famed SETI researcher Jill Tarter and celebrated astronomer, artist and photographer Tyler Nordgren. Curiosit…
01:11:38 |
Tue 26 Apr 2016
Exploring Europa and Mining Asteroids at Yuri’s Night
Our special coverage from the Los Angeles Yuri’s Night party continues with Chris Lewicki of Planetary Resources along with Bob Pappalardo and Bobak “Mohawk Guy” Ferdowsi who are preparing an orbiter…
00:41:06 |
Tue 19 Apr 2016
Exploring Europa and Mining Asteroids at Yuri’s Night
Our special coverage from the Los Angeles Yuri’s Night party continues with Chris Lewicki of Planetary Resources along with Bob Pappalardo and Boback “Mohawk Guy” Ferdowsi who are preparing an orbite…
00:41:06 |
Tue 19 Apr 2016
Celebrating Yuri’s Night 2016 with Astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti
Happy Yuri’s Night! We’re partying under Space Shuttle Endeavour in the first of two shows featuring interviews from the worldwide celebration of space. Star Trek’s Robert Picardo will talk about his…
00:28:51 |
Tue 12 Apr 2016
Celebrating Yuri’s Night 2016 With Astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti
Happy Yuri’s Night! We’re partying under Space Shuttle Endeavour in the first of two shows featuring interviews from the worldwide celebration of space. Star Trek’s Robert Picardo will talk about his…
00:41:06 |
Mon 11 Apr 2016
Michel Mayor, Discoverer of the First Extrasolar World
Michel Mayor and his team rocked the astronomy world with their 1995 announcement, but this modest man says it was a discovery whose time had come. Emily Lakdawalla returns to mysterious dwarf planet…
00:39:43 |
Tue 05 Apr 2016
Ashwin Vasavada, Leader of Scientists Roving Mars
The new Mars Science Laboratory Project Scientist is not new to the mission. Ashwin Vasavada has worked on the Curiosity rover since 2004.
00:38:03 |
Tue 29 Mar 2016
Roving Across Mars With Ashwin Vasavada
The new Mars Science Laboratory Project Scientist is not new to the mission. Ashwin Vasavada has worked on the Curiosity rover since 2004. Emily Lakdawalla returns from one of her favorite planetary…
00:38:03 |
Mon 28 Mar 2016
Planetary Radio Live: All These Worlds
Our live conversation about “Planet 9” and the amazing diversity of our solar system, featuring Konstantin Batygin and Mike Brown of Caltech, Senior Editor Emily Lakdawalla, Bill Nye the Science Guy …
00:28:51 |
Tue 22 Mar 2016
Neil Gehrels and WFIRST—A Space Telescope for the 2020s
NASA has given the go-ahead for creation of the Wide-Field Infrared Survey Telescope. It might help reveal the nature of dark energy and point the way to life among the stars. Europe and Russia are c…
00:35:31 |
Tue 15 Mar 2016
HERA Heroine Julielynn Wong and Printing Medical Tools in Deep Space
Julielynn Wong came directly from her 30-day long HERA IX deep space simulation to our microphone. We talk with her about the experience, and her progress toward 3D medical device printing solutions …
00:34:48 |
Tue 08 Mar 2016
Interstellar Dreams: Kim Stanley Robinson's "Aurora"
Famed science fiction author Kim Stanley Robinson is back with Aurora, a cautionary tale about just how difficult interstellar travel may be. Emily Lakdawalla reveals the used space shuttle part tha…
01:08:16 |
Tue 01 Mar 2016
Interstellar Dreams: Kim Stanley Robinson’s “Aurora”
Famed science fiction author Kim Stanley Robinson is back with Aurora, a cautionary tale about just how difficult interstellar travel may be.
01:08:16 |
Tue 01 Mar 2016
Planetary Radio Extra--NASA's 2017 Budget Proposal
Casey Dreier, the Planetary Society's Director of Space Policy, and Jason Callahan, the Society's Space Policy Advisor, talk with Mat Kaplan about the just-released "President's Budget Request" for t…
01:03:37 |
Tue 23 Feb 2016
Exploring Saturn With Cassini
Cassini Mission Project Scientist Linda Spilker returns with the latest discoveries at the beautiful ringed planet, its moons and its rings. Emily Lakdawalla has assembled a crazy animation of dista…
00:32:25 |
Tue 23 Feb 2016
Planetary Radio Extra: Our Space Policy Experts Analyze NASA's Proposed 2017 Budget
Casey Dreier, the Planetary Society's Director of Space Policy, and Jason Callahan, the Society's Space Policy Advisor, talk with Mat Kaplan about the just-released "President's Budget Request" for t…
01:03:37 |
Tue 23 Feb 2016
Exploring Saturn With Cassini
Cassini Mission Project Scientist Linda Spilker returns with the latest discoveries at the beautiful ringed planet, its moons and its rings.
00:32:24 |
Tue 23 Feb 2016
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