STARS Launch Pod

Join host Susan Wise as she talks with Dr. Gary Stutte—‘space farmer,’ scientist, and CEO of SyNRGE—about growing food beyond Earth, recycling human waste into life support, and how space farming innovations are transforming agriculture here on Earth.

Join Nobel Prize–winning astrophysicist John Mather as he shares the groundbreaking science behind the James Webb Space Telescope, the mysteries of cosmic origins, and bold new ideas for discovering Earth-like planets beyond our solar system.

“Bringing Space Science Back to Earth”

Join host Susan Wise as she talks with Dr. David Pollock, founder of Star Sciences, about how innovations from space research are transforming life on Earth. From zero-gravity stem cell breakthroughs to the future of skincare and collaboration in space technology, this inspiring conversation explores how we can connect, collaborate, and accelerate the next frontier—both in orbit and at home.

From middle school CubeSats to international conferences, Kevin Simmons is empowering the next generation of aerospace innovators. Hear how students as young as 11 are designing satellites, presenting papers worldwide, and proving that passion beats age every time.

NASA Earth scientist Compton Tucker to shares how cutting-edge satellite technology is transforming our understanding of forests, climate, and the future of our planet. From mapping 10 billion trees to uncovering the secrets of photosynthesis from space, this conversation will inspire you to look at Earth—and trees—in a whole new way.

Aerospace engineer Serge Iakymov shares life at NASA’s Mars Desert Research Station, analog missions, and the dream of becoming an astronaut.

Discover how the Colorado Air and Spaceport is pioneering the future of aviation and commercial spaceflight, blending a busy general aviation hub with cutting-edge aerospace innovation.

Can humans survive on Mars? Dr. Amy Williams shares NASA rover secrets, life’ possibilities, and the future of space exploration. g91ly859xMzauppNrIdo

From NASA-inspired bioreactors to skincare breakthroughs, Dr. Malav Trivedi reveals how Zero Gravity Sciences is harnessing microgravity technology to unlock the hidden power of plant stem cells—revolutionizing beauty, nutrition, and agriculture here on Earth.

Blast off with NASA legend Anna Lee Fisher—the first mom in space—as she shares her trailblazing journey from ER doctor to astronaut, her historic mission retrieving satellites, and her timeless advice to dream big and never let go of the stars.

From launching squid into space to engineering microbes that could recycle plastics and make medicine on-demand, Dr. Jamie Foster reveals how space biology is unlocking the keys to human survival beyond Earth—and sparking innovations that can transform life back home.

From farm fields in New Mexico to NASA’s crop chambers, Jacob “Pepper Seed” Torres shares how he helped grow the first chile peppers in space, sparked a global “Space Chile” challenge, and is now inspiring the next generation to plant the future of food on the Moon and Mars.

From “robo-puppies” that swarm mines on Earth to autonomous machines building cities on the Moon and Mars, Offworld CEO Jim Keravala reveals how touchless mining, treasure-bot refineries, and swarms of intelligent robots are revolutionizing industry—and laying the foundation for humanity’s off-world future.

From wrangling real-time crises in Mission Control to preparing for humanity’s next giant leap to the Moon and Mars, NASA payload lead Stephanie Anderson shares how confidence, teamwork, and lifelong learning keep science—and astronauts thriving in space.

Step into the future of space exploration with NASA engineer Eryn Andrews as she reveals how we’re preparing humans to walk on the Moon again, the challenges of pushing the human body to its limits, and her own inspiring journey chasing the dream of becoming an astronaut.

Journey from Skylab “splatdown” memories to the cutting edge of Artemis missions with NASA veteran Charles Armstrong, as he shares 45 years of spacewalk expertise, new spacesuit innovations, and the race to explore the Moon’s uncharted South Pole.