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WeMartians Podcast

Jake Robins

Science

Frequency: 1 episode/18d. Total Eps: 146

The WeMartians Podcast delves into all aspects of the exploration of Mars, including robotic/human spacecraft and rocket engineering, planetary science, astronomy and other upcoming technology. Our episodes are research-supported and feature topical audio clips and special guests.

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https://www.wemartians.com/support
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http://shop.wemartians.com/
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https://offnominal.space
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https://twitter.com/JakeOnOrbit
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https://twitter.com/We_Martians
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https://twitter.com/NASAPersevere
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VfWK32tXFd8
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https://youtu.be/4czjS9h4Fpg
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135 - A Farewell to InSight (feat. Bruce Banerdt)

Episode 141

Thursday, February 9, 2023 • Duration 55:06

NASA's InSight mission landed in 2018 and completed its primary mission two years later. From there it pursued an extended mission, gathering as much scientific data as it could before ultimately ending late last year as dust on the solar panels starved it of energy. Dr. Bruce Banerdt, the Principal Investigator for the mission, joins Jake to talk about its legacy and successes, and where we go from here.

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Bruce at JPL

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Horsepower Design

NASA's Space Launch system finally got the job done, that trusty old steed. Do you like horses as much as I do? If so, try on the new t-shirt design at the WeMartians shop today! Sometimes, a horse works just fine (space programs may or may not be included).

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126 - Ten Years of Being Curious (feat. Abigail Fraeman)

Episode 131

Wednesday, July 27, 2022 • Duration 42:27

Curiosity landed on Mars ten years ago and has been exploring Gale Crater ever since. After achieving its primary mission, it's embarked on a series of extended missions to continue to unravel mysteries in the rocks. Deputy Project Scientist for the mission Abigail Fraeman joins Jake to talk about her favourite moments and to discuss what comes next for the impressive rover.

We talk Curiosity and Mars

Curiosity Mission Updates

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Marsti.me

Learn about time on Mars! See live mission clocks, learn about sols and Mars years and solar longitude, and discover your Martian birthday! Visit Marsti.me, a new site from Jake.

Probe Uranus Design

Lean in to the jokes and stand behind the Decadal Survey's recommendation to probe Uranus by picking up the at the WeMartians shop today! You can get it in a t-shirt or on a coffee mug. Explore the mysteries of Uranus today.

44 – Ashes to Ashes, Clay to Dust (feat. Mark Lemmon)

Episode 45

Tuesday, June 26, 2018 • Duration 49:03

There’s a serious Global Dust Storm happening right now on Mars. Several regional storms have kicked up a tremendous amount of dust into the skies, blocking out the sun and jeopardizing the Opportunity rover’s safety. But despite the threat, this is a great chance to do some science on Mars weather. Jake is joined by Space Science Institute’s Mark Lemmon to discuss these storms formation and what we’re learning from them.

We Discuss Mars Dust Storms and the NASA rover Curiosity and Opportunity

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43 – The Great Climate Debate (feat. Ashley Palumbo)

Episode 44

Tuesday, June 12, 2018 • Duration 51:39

We’ve got plenty of evidence of liquid on the surface of Mars today. Lakes and channels indicate a past life abundant with water. But despite the evidence, scientists have had trouble modelling an ancient Mars climate warm enough to support the theory. Was the past warm and wet like the geology shows, or was it cold and icy like the climate models suggest? Brown University’s Ashley Palumbo, a Martian climatologist, joins Jake to talk weather, rain and mathematical models of the Red Planet’s mysterious history.

We Discuss Mars Past Climate

Ashley’s LPSC Abstract

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WeMartians music is “RetroFuture”, “Electrodoodle”, and “On My Way” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

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Evidence of Mars’ past is plainly visible thanks to the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter creepin’ over every inch of its surface. Now you can be that creepy, too! !

42 – A Culture of Safety (feat. Holly Griffith)

Episode 43

Tuesday, May 22, 2018 • Duration 41:44

Before sending people in to space, space agencies like NASA or commercial companies like Boeing & SpaceX must take stock of risks to crew and vehicle and do their best to mitigate them. But how does this process actually work? How do you quantify risks to people? And most importantly, how do you determine that the risk is acceptable before you fly? Jake is joined by Holly Griffith, an engineer on the Safety team for NASA’s Orion Spacecraft, to talk about risks and to have a candid conversation about what’s at stake when making these kinds of decisions.

We Discuss NASA’s Orion Spacecraft and the Culture of Safety

CAIB Report (NASA.gov)

Previous Coverage about Human Spaceflight Risk

Episode 24 – Risks and Rewards (feat. Leonard David)

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Twitter (@absolutspacegrl)

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41 – Thirty Years to the Centre of Mars (feat. Bruce Banerdt, Philippe Lognonné & Tim Linn)

Episode 42

Wednesday, May 9, 2018 • Duration 40:44

NASA’s InSight mission, a lander to study the interior of Mars, lifted off from California on May 5th, 2018. For the scientists working on this geophysics mission, it’s been a long time coming. Jake travels down to Vandenberg to “see” the launch, and gets behind the scenes to hear the true story of this mission, thirty years in the making. Jake is joined by InSight Principal Investigator Bruce Banerdt, SEIS instrument Principal Investigator Philippe Lognonné, and Lockheed Martin Deputy Project Manager for InSight, Tim Linn.

We Discuss NASA’s InSight Mission

The InSight website
The Verge Science Launch Video
1991’s Mars Global Network Mission Paper (incl author Banerdt)
1992’s Intermarsnet (incl authors Banerdt and Lognonné)
1999’s Netlander (incl author Lognonné)
2003 Planetary Sciences Decadal Survey
2010 Mission Concept Study, Mars Geophysical Network
2010 MGN Options Study (InSight was originally option “G”)
2013 Planetary Sciences Decadal Survey
2011 Discovery Finalists Announced (incl. GEMS, which became InSight)

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40 – Mars One Waning (feat. Ryan MacDonald)

Episode 41

Tuesday, April 17, 2018 • Duration 01:02:36

Mars One captured the world’s attention when it announced its intentions to colonize Mars by 2023. But since that milestone announcement back in 2012, the organization has faced funding difficulties, delays, and accusations of fraud and misdirection. Meanwhile, the Mars 100, the hundred candidates currently hoping for a seat on the first mission, are left waiting and wondering. Cambridge University PhD student and Mars 100 candidate Ryan MacDonald joins Jake to discuss his experience, the money situation, and Mars One’s future.

We Discuss Mars One

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Twitter (@MartianColonist)
YouTube (MartianColonist)

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39 – LPSC 2018

Episode 40

Wednesday, March 28, 2018 • Duration 45:36

Every year, upwards of 2,000 planetary scientists descend upon a suburb of Houston to discuss the latest findings, share the work, and learn something new at the Lunar and Planetary Science Conference (LPSC). A lot of Mars happens at these conferences, so WeMartians decided to attend it in person! Jake catches up with old friends, makes some new ones, and explores Mars like never before. This year, we explore the fascinating use of Earth Analogs to help us better understand the science happening on Mars.

We discuss #LPSC2018, Earth Analogs and their value at Mars

Past coverage of LPSC

Episode 21: LPSC2017 (March 2017)

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38 – Martian Mission Control (feat. Sophie Gruber and Reinhard Tlustos)

Episode 39

Tuesday, March 6, 2018 • Duration 43:38

Behind every successful space mission is a talented team of support staff back on Earth, guiding the astronauts along the way. When we go to Mars, it will be much the same. But how can we practice these valuable skills? Mars analogues are a great way, and recently, the Austrian Space Forum completed a three week simulation called AMADEE 18. Project Manager Sophie Gruber and Flight Director Reinhard Tlustos join Jake to talk about the mission to the Oman Desert, and what it takes to get the astronauts to succeed.

We Discuss Habitats, Science, and International Collaboration

Other Analogue Coverage

Episode 7 – Sitting in a Tin Can (feat. Casey Stedman), covering the NASA HERA Analog mission
Episode 12 – Mission to sMars (feat. HISEAS IV), covering the NASA HISEAS IV year-long mission in Hawai’i

New Products in the WeMartians Shop

Opportunity’s 5000 sols celebration design, EXTRA NOMINAL
The Falcon Heavy TWENTYSEVEN design, now in a pullover hoodie!

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